2013 June - Fansmanship

Jimmy Allen helping the Blues stay hot

A little more than a week ago, after getting drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 23rd round, Cal Poly third baseman Jimmy Allen was pondering his future. His near...
Baseball fans rejoice

These are the true dog days. June has wound itself down. July is upon us. Temperatures are up over 100 degrees and night games have become a fan’s best friend. People...
Podcast Episode 69 – 20 Greatest NBA players of all-time

It has been a week since LeBron James and the Heat took home their third title and second with ‘Bron Bron leading the charge. For those of us at Fansmanship, it...
A day at the ballpark – SLO Blues style

Sunday was one of those days. The air was muggy and the sky was cloudy. A strong breeze blew wind that was neither warm nor cold — it was just there....
MLB All Star Game: 2013 edition

It’s about that time again, time for the Major League Baseball All-Star game. Most professional all-star games aren’t as competitive as the real deal, but generally thats not the case...
Just let me have this one

A few weeks ago, amidst the most spectacular first week I’ve ever seen a major league hitter have, I called Luke a Yasiel Puig wet blanket. He was bagging on Puig...
Podcast Episode 68 – Dianne and Screamo

In the latest Fansmanship Podcast, Andy and Owen sat down with two fansmanship writers from southern California — Matt Levine and Dianne Tanjuaquio. We talked NBA mostly, with some Dodgers and...
Why the Nuggets actually were smart to fire George Karl

Recently, former head coach George Karl was let go by the Denver Nuggets after nine seasons at the helm. Many, including writers on this site, have begun to question the Nuggets...
Cal Poly Basketball Awards Banquet – What I learned

I didn’t really know what to expect Friday night. As a player, coach, or family member, I’ve been to probably 20 high school end-of-year awards ceremonies, but I didn’t know what...
Because its the cup: 2013 Stanley Cup Finals

Why isn’t anyone talking about the Stanley Cup Finals? I understand that is isn’t as highly followed as the NBA finals or any other “main” sport but at least I still...