Football Hosts Washington Saturday Night Sep 22, 2009
Now 2-1 on the year after defeating San Jose State, 42-17 Saturday night at Stanford Stadium in the Bill Walsh Legacy Game. Stanford is enjoying its best three-game start since the 2004 season when the Cardinal was also 2-1 after three games. (Gostanford.com)
Tiger Woods heeds lessons learned at Stanford Sep 21, 2009
" Woods specifically recalled his conversations with Bill Walsh, Stanford's football coach during Woods' first few months in school and then an athletics department administrator. After he lifted weights in the gym, Woods occasionally dropped into Walsh's office, unscheduled, to chat about any and all topics. Woods also might come across Walsh on the golf course, Charles Schwab on the practice range or any number of All-America athletes in the dorms. Stanford's campus bubbled with high... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Going all-in: Going away, but not for long Sep 20, 2009
During the off-season, Thomas was dumped in favor of Bill Walsh, who became head coach as well, and I'm sure you know the rest of the story from here. l And finally, this public service announcement: Yes, we know Beyonce had a great video. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Gerhart, Owusu each score 2 touchdowns to lead Stanford past San Jose State 42-17 Sep 20, 2009
(AP) Chris Owusu opened the game with a 94-yard kickoff return and also caught a touchdown pass, Toby Gerhart ran for 113 yards and two TDs and Stanford beat San Jose State 42-17 in its home opener Saturday night in the third annual Bill Walsh Legacy Game. Corey Gatewood added a 23-yard interception return for a touchdown and Richard Sherman scored on a 48-yard punt return for the Cardinal, who are determined to earn a bowl berth in coach Jim Harbaugh's third season after a near miss last year. (FOX61, CT)
Cardinal cruise Sep 20, 2009
In the home opener, the Bill Walsh Legacy Game, Stanford beat the Spartans for the seventh time in the last eight years and put in an impressive warm-up for next week's home game with USC-beater Washington. Stanford (2-1) scored on Chris Owusu's 94-yard return of the opening kickoff, a 23-yard interception return by Corey Gatewood and a 48-yard punt return by Richard Sherman. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Stanford dominates San Jose State in 42-17 victory Sep 20, 2009
Chris Owusu opened the game with a 94-yard kickoff return and also caught a touchdown pass, Toby Gerhart ran for 113 yards and two TDs and Stanford beat San Jose State 42-17 in its home opener Saturday night in the third annual Bill Walsh Legacy Game. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Favre to break starts streak Sunday vs. Lions Sep 20, 2009
" The Lions are hoping rookie quarterback can quickly get up to speed after throwing three interceptions in his first regular-season game at New Orleans. First-year coach Jim Schwartz, though, said he doesn't still debate the decision to start the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft ahead of , who showed glimpses in the preseason of the Pro Bowl form he had in Minnesota. "I'm not a believer in holding things back," Schwartz said. Schwartz believes Stafford is mentally ready to do the job. "It doesn't... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Cardinal dominant, as expected Sep 20, 2009
(09-19) 22:31 PDT -- The Bill Walsh Legacy Game, the last to be played for the foreseeable future, deserved a better send-off, but it wasn't like the result was a surprise ... They would have realized this under any economic condition, given that Stanford draws about 30,000 for most games, and Alabama draws 92,000 for spring practice, but the greater point remains the same, to wit: Bill Walsh's legacy might have psychic value, but psychic value doesn't pay the electric bill. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Favre to set consecutive starts record with 271 Sep 20, 2009
It doesnt take Bill Walsh or Vince Lombardi to see that he has a great arm and a quick release, Schwartz said. Where he impressed us the most is his demeanor, his knowledge of the game, his intelligence. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rookie Curry eager to see Singletary again Sep 19, 2009
Seahawks coach Jim Mora learned the value of starting high draft choices right away a decade ago from Bill Walsh, when Mora was the 49ers defensive coordinator and Walsh was a team executive. Bill Walsh was one of the ultimate out-of-the-box thinkers. (Longview Daily News, WA)
USC's Carroll raves about Locker ahead of matchup Sep 18, 2009
HOME AT LAST: Stanford becomes the final Pac-10 team to play a home game when the Cardinal host San Jose State in the Bill Walsh Legacy Game at Stanford Stadium. The matchup between the Cardinal and Spartans has been named in honor of the late Hall of Fame coach and his association with both schools. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Mora, Knapp return to their 'special place' Sep 17, 2009
We were lucky to be around some great people in this business, starting with (the late) Bill Walsh, John McVay, Bill McPherson, who was a longtime coach there ... Bill Walsh was one of the ultimate out-of-the-box thinkers. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NCAA Football Preview San Jose Stat... Sep 15, 2009
Bill Walsh Legacy Classic. San Jose State travels to Stanford for a Saturday night contest that has been renamed the "Bill Walsh Legacy Classic," in honor of the late, great college and professional coach. (Suite101.com)
This Week in Pac-10 Football Sep 15, 2009
STANFORD: After opening with first two games on the road, Stanford becomes the last Pac-10 team to make its home opener with this week's contest against neighboring San Jose State in the Bill Walsh Legacy Game. Stanford was 4-1 at home last year. (Pac-10.org)
The week ahead, and boy, are you going to be busy Sep 13, 2009
There's a new Bill Walsh book out that you can take to Stanford Stadium for the dead spots in San Jose State-Stanford. Cal is at Minnesota for a 9 a.m. omelet special, and Lane Kiffin takes Tennessee to Florida to test the limits of Urban Meyer's patience. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Real start to season begs many questions Sep 11, 2009
That reminded me of a question I once asked a retired Bill Walsh, who coached the 49ers to three Super Bowl victories. At the time, the Nebraska Cornhuskers were tearing up the opposition, more so than the Gators have been doing. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Cardinal Headed to Wake Forest Sep 11, 2009
Stanford will play its first of seven home games on the 2009 schedule on Saturday, Sept. 19 against longtime rival San Jose State in the Bill Walsh Legacy Game. kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. at Stanford Stadium. (Gostanford.com)
Hand in hand Sep 10, 2009
Bill Walsh and Joe Montana authored their special chapter in San Francisco ... Bill Walsh used to say it all the time - the first year, we ll teach him the system and the next year, we ll develop his skills in the system, Lombardi recalled. (Boston Globe)
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Others come from disciples of Bill Walsh, Sid Gillman, Mouse Davis, Don Coryell, Woody Hayes, etc. Kelly's comes from necessity. (Cincinnati Sports -- Rivals.com)
Top Bay Area power player no player, coach Sep 9, 2009
You know the names well: Al Davis, Bill Walsh, Eddie DeBartolo. I'm afraid we may have to add a new name to the list of NFL difference-makers: Eugene Parker. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Deep thoughts Sep 6, 2009
Had it not been for Al Davis and Bill Walsh, the NFL might still be looking for its first African American head coach. Too bad Adam "Pacman" Jones didn't hook on with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ratto: Bay Area - 3 yards in a cloud of yawn Sep 5, 2009
The Raiders were made on the passing game that Sid Gillman bequeathed to Al Davis, and Davis and Gillman were both resources for Bill Walsh when he went to Cincinnati, Stanford and then the 49ers. Cal rolled out a steady stream of quarterbacks going back to Joe Kapp in the late '50s, and Stanford's legacy is even more quarterback dominant. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cardinal Insider: Introducing Stanford's Weekly Sports Notebook Sep 3, 2009
Drew Storen has yet to allow an earned run in nine Double-A appearances. Sherman, Howell make McNally a believer. (Gostanford.com)
San Jose State Preview: Coaching Sep 3, 2009
Founded in 1857, San Jose State University is the oldest public institution of higher learning on the West CoastFamous alumni include: 1968 Olympians and racial activists John Carlos and Tommie Smith, musicians Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac, author Amy Tan, professor Harry Edwards, former Major League Baseball Commissioner Peter Ueberroth, Super Bowl winning coach Bill Walsh, Super Bowl winning coach Dick Vermeil, former baseball player Ken Caminiti and competitive... (WeAreSC.com)
Harrington vs. Stafford: Omen or Obtuse? Sep 3, 2009
When Joey Harrington came to the Lions, he was inserted into the classic Bill Walsh offense; 4 or 5 options on every play, with quick reads, quick decisions, and accurate passing absolutely vital to the success of the offense. The Walsh offense and the Tedford offense share a lot of fundamental terminology and philosophy: a mix of power running, passing to the running backs, and quick timing passes to the wideouts. (LionsFans.com)
AnnKillionInside College Football Body-bag game? San Jose St. is relishing this golden opportunity. Sep 2, 2009
When he arrived after the 2004 season -- after being recruited by his old friend and San Jose State alumnus, the late Bill Walsh -- the program was in shambles. The Spartans appeared to be on the brink of extinction, plagued by dwindling crowds, terrible academic issues, little stability and just 14 wins in four years. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Coordinator rankings Aug 31, 2009
An offensive staff of Bill Walsh, Sid Gillman and Don Coryell couldn't have done anything with what Chow had to work with. 5. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pepper still grinding away Aug 30, 2009
Johnson is now in his 10th season as an assistant coach with the Patriots, a position he never sought but which presented itself through one of the NFL s more impressive initiatives: the Bill Walsh Minority Coaching Fellowship. Johnson s former defensive coordinator with the Giants and Jets and head coach with the Browns, Bill Belichick, had just been named head coach of the Patriots in 2000. (Boston Globe)
Time for Singletary to step down as "face of the franchise" Aug 29, 2009
Bill Walsh, on the other hand, wasn't the face of the franchise once it started rolling. He was in 1979 and 1980, when the team won eight of 32 games and most of the players weren't capable of that level of face. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Black and Coaching in the Ivy League Aug 28, 2009
After a year on the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers, he returned to Stanford where he earned his masters degree in university administration and served as a graduate assistant under legendary head coach Bill Walsh. He went on to work with Dennis Green, who stressed toughness. (Slate)
Stanford Football Spotlight on Toby... Aug 23, 2009
With names like Bill Walsh, John Elway, Darrin Nelson, Gene Washington, and Jim Plunkett, among other football greats, oozing from the pages of Stanford record books, even such an extended losing streak cannot be tolerated on the academic campus. Enter Gerhart, who is also a baseball prospect, and his record-setting performance last year. (Suite101.com)
Does Favres risk-taking rep fit with Childress? Aug 21, 2009
The fact Childress and Favre are experienced in the West Coast scheme, learned under Bill Walsh by Mike Holmgren and passed on to Childress through Andy Reid in the outer branches of this prominent coaching tree, could be a bond strong enough to eclipse any enmity here. Everyone who I ve talked to former players, coaches, people in general said, If you were to go back, this is a perfect fit. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Pompei: Seahawks Mora will fly high Aug 21, 2009
Mora has been influenced by some wise coaches, including Don James, Don Coryell, Bill Walsh, Dan Henning, Mike Holmgren, Gunther Cunningham and his father, Jim Mora. He is proven as a defensive mind, and he has good people skills. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Scrimmage Marks Camp Rantoul's Half-way Point Aug 16, 2009
An estimated crowd of 2,000 fans was on hand for Illinois' mid-camp scrimmage at Rantoul Township High School's Bill Walsh Field ... Coach fifth Fighting Illini football team conducted its annual mid-camp scrimmage Saturday evening at Rantoul Township High School's Bill Walsh Field in front of an estimated crowd of 2,000 fans. (Fightingillini.com)
Percy impressing at Vikings camp Aug 11, 2009
Jason Washington, the defensive backs coach at Rice University in Houston, was the Vikings participant in the Bill Walsh Minority Coaching Fellowship program this year. Washington worked with Vikings defensive backs coach Joe Woods and assistant defensive backs coach Derek Mason. (VikingUpdate.com)
Top QBs can expect a hike Aug 9, 2009
He s working with the Giants as part of the Bill Walsh Minority Coaching Fellowship program. Coverage scheme The Colts took the unusual step of prohibiting reporters covering the initial training camp practices from bringing notebooks. (Boston Globe)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
Defense highlights new class 080909 - The Augusta Chronicle. Defense highlights new class Associated Press Sunday, August 09, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ann KillionINSIDE THE NFL Aug 5, 2009
Despite coming from the other side of the ball Singletary, like the late Bill Walsh, has supreme self-confidence and certainty. There is no self-doubt involved. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Lamonica's Raiders took pride in wide-open offenses of AFL Jul 21, 2009
" Says Brown, "We felt we had a better league and better ballplayers than the NFL." Davis was a disciple of former San Diego Chargers passing game innovator Sid Gillman, whose coaching tree includes Don Coryell, Bill Walsh, Joe Gibbs, John Madden, Chuck Noll and Ernie Zampese. The hiring of Davis as Raiders coach in 1963 transformed a foundering franchise (9-33 in its first three years) into a perennial power. After serving as AFL commissioner in 1966, Davis became managing general partner of... (USA Today -- Sports)
Singletary makes star rookie cry Jul 15, 2009
Singletary pointed immediately to Bill Walsh, who taught him to have good people around him and to be himself. Comments (). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Niner fans sound off about the move Jul 14, 2009
Then Bill Walsh started building that magical team and a championship that became part of city lore. Now that team wants out. (San Francisco Chronicle)
49ers need to stay true to San Francisco Jul 12, 2009
San Francisco was the stage where the rest of the world saw Bill Walsh introduce the West Coast offense to professional football. It's where Dwight Clark made the Catch, where Joe Montana routinely pulled rabbits out of the hat with seconds left on the clock and where Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott and Steve Young helped keep our dreams alive for two decades. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Francis took career to great heights Jul 11, 2009
" Francis' roommate at New England was Darryl Stingley, who was paralyzed after a hit by Jack Tatum on an overthrown pass during a 1978 preseason game. Stingley died in 2007.It took 49ers coach Bill Walsh to persuade Francis to return to the game in 1982. San Francisco, already loaded with stars Joe Montana, Wendell Tyler, Roger Craig and Ronnie Lott, made a trade for Francis, who said then that part of the reason for his return was that "I just wanted to be closer to home ... He gave Joe... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Defending champ Schultz falls out of Sioux Valley Amateur Jun 21, 2009
Bill Walsh, Des Moines, 3-up. Sean Monley def. (Sioux City Journal)
NO-WIN SITUATIONS: Three guys in tough spots for '09 NFL season Jun 16, 2009
George Seifert was smart enough in his year one in San Francisco to win a Super Bowl with Joe Montana to slow the Bill Walsh comparisons. If the Colts fail to win 12 games for a seventh straight season or, unthinkably, miss double-digit wins for only the second time in 11 years, the firestorm will start over whether Caldwell is another in the unfortunate history of assistants who weren't cut out to be the top man. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Student-Athletes Honored At Stanford Athletic Board Awards Luncheon Jun 16, 2009
BILL WALSH LEADERSHIP AWARD Presented to the student-athlete who most effectively inspires his/her team and the Stanford campus and community through exemplary commitment, service, composure and integrity. SAILING - HISTORY MAJOR Two-time All-American. (Gostanford.com)
Celebrate Recovery offers hope to ailing May 23, 2009
Bill Walsh, left, and Jim Lawrence perform with the Celebrate Recovery band during the third annual picnic at NorthPointe Community Church on Sunday, May 17. "I came to have fellowship with all our 'CR' people; we're all here for the same purpose," said Janet DaSilva of Madera. (Fresno Bee)
The Best of the Best - Part V May 21, 2009
He was a square peg in a round hole: an option quarterback, miscast in the west coast offense (with apologies to Sid Gillman and Bill Walsh). He struggled throwing the football. (IrishEyes.com)
JC Shurburtt May 21, 2009
"He added that he believes Oregon and Ole Miss are close to offering. The Rebels' proximity to Memphis and Houston Nutt's success at the school during his first year would make them an attractive choice, he said. But right now, Brunetti said, he's focused on Penn State, Mississippi State and West Virginia. The Leaderboard Here is a program from each BCS conference that has the least amount of built-in recruiting advantages yet whose coaching staff is making it work well. Everyone knows about the... (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Gruden replacing Kornheiser on MNF team May 19, 2009
Gruden quickly ascended through the ranks by learning the famed West Coast offense pioneered by longtime 49ers coach Bill Walsh. When Holmgren left the 49ers to become head coach of the in 1992, he named Gruden the Packers' wide receivers coach. (ESPN -- Football News)
Niners make DeBartolo first honored by Hall May 18, 2009
Eddie DeBartolos father bought the team for him in 1977, and the younger DeBartolo a few years later made the shrewd move of hiring Bill Walsh to guide the franchise ... "This is such a great honor for me, DeBartolo said. I would like to thank my nephew Jed and the entire 49ers family for selecting me to be the first member of the 49ers Hall of Fame. I was truly fortunate to have had so many great people around me, starting with my dear friend, and the greatest coach of all time, the... (SFIllustrated.com)
Buchanan: Ten O-lines with something to prove May 14, 2009
Stanford: Rod Dowhower, Dennis Green, John Ralston, Bill Walsh, Paul Wiggin. Edge: Stanford. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
49ers create Hall to honor their own May 14, 2009
Y.A. Tittle and Steve Young, running backs John Henry Johnson, Hugh McElhenny and Joe Perry, wide receiver Dwight Clark, offensive tackle Bob St. Clair, defensive linemen Fred Dean, Leo Nomellini and Charlie Krueger, defensive backs Jimmy Johnson and Ronnie Lott, linebacker Dave Wilcox and coach Bill Walsh, the patriarch of the teams dynasty. The Hall has been established by the team to recognize players, coaches and executives who have made exceptional contributions to the organization. (SFIllustrated.com)
Gilmour Academy raises profile by hiring former NFL assistant as football coach May 12, 2009
He coached college football for 20 years -- four as a head coach -- and spent the past 11 in the NFL. Among his former bosses are Bill Walsh, Don James, Dennis Franchione, Mike Shanahan and Brian Billick. At Baltimore, he was Jamal Lewis' position coach, and the two remain close. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Hear no evil, speak no evil May 10, 2009
"I'm an avid reader of American sports books and I've always remembered a quote from [former NFL coach] Bill Walsh," Smith told The Sun-Herald. "He said, 'All ex-coaches should evaporate.' That's what I did. I evaporated.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pre-Camp Assessment: Kerry Neal May 7, 2009
The late Bill Walsh once shared his secret of player evaluation during his time with the 49ers. Walsh felt that if he saw a college prospect make a great play, just one great play, the 49ers staff could coach that player to make such a play on a consistent basis. (IrishEyes.com)
Accomplished Browning has track record of success May 2, 2009
The interview lasts approximately 15 minutes, during which coaching veteran Mitch Browning, who's found success at every stop of a distinguished career, cites the wisdom of Bill Russell, George Halas and Bill Walsh with the ease of someone recalling the morning comics. But really, those sports icons aren't needed to illuminate Browning's worth. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Fox: Roundball Dogs need new mindset May 1, 2009
If you want some real good insight into that, read Bill Walsh s book on how he built the 49ers. you or I could give an interview and say all the right things, if we were used to doing such a thing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Media Watch- Tune in and turn off Apr 28, 2009
Bill Walsh is a Billerica resident and regular contributor to the Billerica Minuteman. E-mail him at bmhswalsh@aol. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Davis draft doctrine lords over the selections Apr 28, 2009
"I'm going to take a statement, if you will, from Bill Walsh. When you find a player you want, go get him. And that's what I did. Don't let anyone detract you, and don't worry about what they say.". Some look at Shaughnessy and see someone who broke his leg and tore his ACL in college, then had a down year as a senior. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The best NFL draft picks of all time Apr 28, 2009
And 49ers draft guru Bill Walsh -- one of our two best drafting coaches of all time -- believed in Rice enough to trade up to the 16th pick in the first round to select him. Walsh was criticized for taking a player from an unproven school, but he told the Los Angeles Times: "Jerry's movements were spectacular for a pass receiver, no matter the level. Even a casual fan looking at him on that [Mississippi Valley State] team would have asked, 'Who is that?'". (ESPN -- Football)
Ex-Lions boss Matt Millen joins ESPN Apr 20, 2009
Many leading coaches-turned-analysts brought extravagant resumes to TV think Bill Cowher, Jimmy Johnson, Bill Parcells, Bill Walsh, Joe Gibbs. But others Steve Mariucci, Bob Davie, Lee Corso did not. (USA Today -- Sports)
You can book it: Tackles will go high Apr 19, 2009
Lewis based his premise on football becoming more of a passing game (he credits late 49ers coach Bill Walsh for that), while noting the escalating salaries at the position. He also chronicled the life of Michael Oher, a left tackle prodigy who had a hard-luck life in Memphis and was later highly recruited by college coaches. (Boston Globe)
Coach Margerum talks about the receiver corps Apr 14, 2009
He lists former Spartan great Bill Walsh as the No. 1 influence in his coaching career. He played for Walsh while at Stanford and as a 49er. (SpartanThunder.com)
Niners' question highly questionable Apr 10, 2009
The 49ers are trying to return to the heights they first scaled under Bill Walsh, who died in 2007. While they scan the reports submitted by the team psychologist, members of the 49ers brain trust (such as it is) would do well to remember that, as much as he valued hard work, Walsh believed it was even more important to work smart. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
