Mike Sando

Mike Sando

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Mike Sando joined ESPN.com in 2007 after nine seasons covering the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma (Wash.) News Tribune. He previously covered Washington State University football and basketball for the Spokane (Wash.) Spokesman-Review. Mike grew up in Northern California before attending Whitworth College, graduating in 1992 with a B.A. in political studies. He lives in the Seattle-Tacoma area with his wife and their two sons.

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Cardinals can afford to shrug off defeat

Mike Sando, NFC West

Cary Edmondson/US PresswireSan Francisco's defensive line made it a hard night for Kurt Warner and the Cardinals. SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco 4...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Fitzgerald back in game for Arizona

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Cardinals can breathe a little easier now that Larry Fitzgerald is back on the field and playing. Arizona also has plenty of tim...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Cardinals lose Gandy for rest of game

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- Jeremy Bridges is in the game at left tackle for Arizona after Mike Gandy aggravated a pelvic injury. Bridges has played better than Gandy lately, so this move could help...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Rapid Reaction: 49ers 24, Cardinals 9

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Cardinals played horribly Monday night and the 49ers had a lot to do with their struggles during their 24-9 victory. The 49ers' ...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Cardinals can't trust anyone with football

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- So, the Cardinals cannot trust Tim Hightower or Kurt Warner with the football. They could always direct snap to Beanie Wells, except...

Blog | December 14, 2009

How the 49ers can be 10-6 next season

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- Somehow, some way, the 49ers must find a way to schedule the Cardinals 16 times next season. I think they might win 10 of them, or p...

Blog | December 14, 2009

With Fitzgerald hurt, offense changing

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- This could be the dawn of the Beanie Wells era in Arizona. The Cardinals have lost Pro Bowl receiver Larry Fitzgerald, at least temp...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Initial report: Sprained knee for Fitzgerald

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Cardinals are calling Larry Fitzgerald's injury a right knee sprain, listing his return as questionable. I suspect this means th...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Dockett's pick helps Pro Bowl chances

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett deserves strong consideration for the Pro Bowl this season. The play he just made against...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Ball might be safest in Warner's hands

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Cardinals cannot entirely trust either of their primary running backs with the football. Looks like it's time to put the ball in...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Ware's absence could put Cards in bind

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Cardinals do not expect Matt Ware to return after the backup safety suffered a knee injury. Ware's absence hurt the Cardinals pr...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Three first-half questions on Cards-49ers

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- Have the 49ers scored enough points, 10, off all these Cardinals turnovers? A 10-point deficit is nothing for Arizona if the Cardinal...

Blog | December 14, 2009

49ers' Smith convincing with cadence

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Cardinals' unfamiliarity with Alex Smith's cadence appears to be the reason for Arizona's repeated offside penalties. Smith has ...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Showcase game for 49ers' Vernon Davis

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- Vernon Davis has more touchdown receptions than fellow NFC tight ends Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten combined. Davis averages 12.4 y...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Gandy active, will start for Cardinals

Mike Sando, NFC West

SAN FRANCISCO -- Mike Gandy is active and will start at left tackle for the Cardinals after backup Jeremy Bridges helped...

Blog | December 14, 2009