* It looks like Stanford may turn into a football power after all

* Al Davis gains more power ... hard to imagine

* There are two bright people in the Bay Area. Me and Bruce Jenkins. Sign Manny!!

* A bland Warriors season = bland Warriors articles. Make the pain stop!

* Today's feel good story - Meet Cal basketball recruit Bak Bak

* The token soccer article of the week comes from Arsenal who are giving up on this season even though it is far from over.

* Come back tomorrow for the debate: Should the Giants sign Manny? (Yes)