Category Archives: Jock Blogs
Jock Blog: What Kerkering catastrophe teaches us about life and sports
Orion Kerkering: Do you crush the kid for blowing the Philadelphia Phillies chance at a World Series? Or do you show compassion for a 24-year-old who flat-out cracked under pressure at the biggest mom...
Oct 10, 2025 Oct 9, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering (50) in the dugout after the final out as they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLDS during the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Jock Blog: Don't let Thursday's smashing success ignite a quarterback war
The Jock Blog comes in peace, 49ers fans. We all know Thursday night at SoFi Stadium was a visceral blast, beating the rival Rams against all odds. You're on a high, we're all on a high and Sean McVay...
Oct 03, 2025 Oct 2, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) reacts after the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jock Blog: We'll learn a lot about these 49ers once the dust settles on Sunday
I went into this 49ers season not knowing what to think or expect, and here I am looking at the 3-0 49ers in late September - still not knowing what to think or expect. Does the 3-0 start mean a speci...
Sep 26, 2025 Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs off the field after the game against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
Lots of drama, way too early for 49ers
So, are the 49ers cooked already? Heck of a question one week into an 18-week season. Even more wacky considering they won the opener at dastardly Seattle, in thrilling last-minute fashion. But hard q...
Sep 12, 2025 Photo: Joe Nicholson
As Purdy Era begins, can he be The Guy?
For the job of NFL quarterback being The Most Important Job in Western Civilization**, we sure don't spend much time talking about Brock Purdy. (** = the importance of the NFL QB has been summarily de...
Sep 05, 2025 PHOTO CREDIT: SERGIO ESTRADA
Jock Blog: Jauan Jennings is the biggest mystery in 2025 49ers Rubik's Cube
Riddle me this, NFL Batman -When is a 53-man roster not a 53-man roster? Answer - when the 2025 49ers turn it into one giant, ever-changing Rubik's Cube. I'd be all ready to Jock Blog ab...
Aug 28, 2025 Sep 22, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) celebrates after a touchdown in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Jock Blog: John Lynch makes Friday splash to bolster Niners running back room
Jan 18, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against Detroit Lions in a 2025 NFC divisional round ga...
Aug 22, 2025
Jock Blog: John Lynch makes Friday splash to bolster Niners running back room
Was all ready to write the angry Jock Blog, with a special lede. That's right, "lede" - for you old-school journalism heads. What, you didn't like my first "graf"? (We had a whole language of shorthan...
Aug 22, 2025 Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images.
49ers return to the (preseason) field; how ya feeling??
PHOTO: D. ROSS CAMERONThe 49ers will be on your TV screen - and your radio dial! - on Saturday.Yeah, it's preseason, and coach Kyle Shanahan has made it abundantly clear that a preseason game, like Jo...
Aug 08, 2025
On the 49ers veteran/youth mix: can it work?
PHOTO: D. ROSS CAMERONWe did our show from Levi's Stadium Thursday, and nothing says 49ers football more than Nick Bosa in a backwards cap telling you that a photo with Deadmaus at a concert in Miami ...
Jul 25, 2025
