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Rob's Bio

From Northern California, Rob is a fan of all sports. He's experienced the passion of the SEC, Raider Nation, and the raucous atmosphere of the 'We Believe' Golden State Warriors.

Like any fan, Rob has his favorites, but he strives to maintain objectivity when in any sports discussion. He doesn't get offended by differing views and attempts to express his without offending others, but without apology when he does.

A Navy Veteran and former Reactor Operator, Rob writes commentary on sports, politics, religion, and pop culture along with dabbling in short stories and poetry.

Rob writes for MVN.com on the Raiders (http://TFDSsports.com), the Sharks (http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks), and the Warriors (http://mvn.com/nba-warriors). His main focus is on the TFDS where he works tirelessly to inform Raider Nation on all of the latest stories and news of the Oakland Raiders .

Rob Writes About

The Short List facts and information about Rob Calonge

Favorite Athletes

Justin Fargas

Favorite Sports Teams

Oakland Raiders

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Hank Aarons' home run record without steroids

Ruth or Mays?

Ruth

Unitas or Montana?

Neither

Pele or Maradona?

Pele

Tiger or Nicklaus?

C'Mon!! You know!

Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty

Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10

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  1. by Zander
    3 days ago

    Great to have you back Rob! Ready for some football?

    Keep up the great work,
    Z

  2. by Jeff
    12 days ago

    Hey Rob,

    I had a big smile on my face when I saw you name next to mine as a Raiders Community Leader. If you've any ideas as always I'm in. Something else that was pretty funny, I wrote an article on Michael Bush and this guy chimed in asking if he was ever going to see the field.

    Jeff

  3. by John
    about 1 month ago

    Hey

    just writing to tell you that I am no longer writing for Bleacher Report. I have embarked on several new ventures of my own and they are in direct conflict content-wise with BR.

    Two of my blogs (mrflushing.com and blognyg.com) have been incorporated into the Yardbarker network and and a third one - ny giant nation - is being run by sportsblognet.com

    I also bought into a sports video site that is in its infancy - smackcaster.com - which we are still developing....

    Rgds

    JF

  4. by Tim
    about 1 month ago

    Gotcha -- yeah, he definitely does do that. Front Runner suits him well.

    Have you seen the latest video by The Stephen A. Smith Heckling Society of Gentlemen?

  5. by Jake
    about 1 month ago

    thank you very much

  6. by Jake
    about 1 month ago

    visit my blog at bearsbacker.com
    thanks,
    Jake

  7. by Jeff
    2 months ago

    Rob,

    It's funny I went to Raidernews and saw the link and checked out the article. I enjoyed it and can't thank you enough. I can promise you this in the words of Lt. General Doulas McArthur in 1942 "I shall Return".

  8. by Jeff
    3 months ago

    Rob,

    I've written a few Raiders stories that I would like your take on.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/23425-Oakland-Raiders-Improving-a-Defense

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/23127-Darren-McFadden-Impact-Analysis

    You're a Raiders fan like myself so I doubt it will be any information that is new to you but I still want your take. I've also read your stories on this site as well as on MVN and your website. I've enjoyed every story. I also want to thank you in advance for your take.

    Jeff Little

  9. by Sean
    3 months ago

    When you're drafting that high, you can't worry about who's already on your roster. Your roster probably stinks. You have to draft the best guy. They had McFadden as the best guy. Therefore, it was a great pick.

    Besides, their runningbacks were all either hurt or drunks. I'm not banking anything on any of those guys. McFadden is going to be a fantastic player.

  10. by Sean
    3 months ago

    I sucked up my pride and put the Raiders in my list of draft winners.

    Congrats on getting McFadden. He makes your offense instantly better.

    Even if I would have taken Dorsey. :)

    -Sean

  11. by Sean
    3 months ago

    Hey, Rob

    View my analysis on the New Madden 09 and what I think of Favre in the cover, its pretty hilarious.

    Maybe even Pick of the Day worthy. Remember vote for it.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/19892-Brett-Favre-Breaks-The-Madden-Curse-Or-Does-He--260408

  12. by Sean
    4 months ago

    Thanks for participating in Bleacher Reports’ official NFL mock draft.

    I posted the article in two parts. Right now, the formatting is a little screwed up, but between Ryan and myself, hopefully we’ll get that resolved soon.

    Anyway, check it out and let me know what you think. I think it came out pretty good.

    Thanks again for participating!

    -Sean

  13. by Sean
    4 months ago

    Just a reminder: The Official Bleacher Report Mock draft is on for Saturday at 2pm EST.

    To get into the chat room, just go here: http://breport.campfirenow.com/6b732

    All you have to do is enter your name. We'll start the draft as soon as everyone's logged in and ready.

    If you missed it, the teams for each participant were drawn last weekend and are posted below on your Bulletin Board.

    Looking forward to the draft. Should be fun!

    Thanks,
    Sean

  14. by Sean
    4 months ago

    Rob,
    Thanks for coming to my defense. I'll have to write some kind of make-up article before the NFL season begins.

    Hopefully people calm down and see the contest for what it is--just sports fans having fun. But yeah, I'm not a fan of how they handle the contests with the "most reads" rule... I'd rather people vote or something. I think it will bring out better quality stuff. I might email the suggestion to Zander or Trey, see what they think.

    On the draft - I posted the info below(it's a few posts down)...what teams you have, etc. It's scheduled for 2pm EST on Saturday, so much earlier than you hoped. Hopefully you're still good to make it.

    I'll send out the link to the chat tomorrow.

    Thanks,
    Sean

  15. by Sean
    4 months ago

    Hey Rob,
    You got that the entire Raider article was a big joke, right? I get the impression that everyone took it as 100% serious...

    I just figured I owed Raider Nation one after they killed me in my mock draft. :)

    -Sean

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