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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Scare for Rams rookie Smith

Mike Sando, NFC West

Rams right tackle Jason Smith went to the hospital in an ambulance after suffering more concussion-related symptoms during the game against Seattle. ...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Video: NFC West race more interesting

Mike Sando, NFC West

Week 12 has come and gone in the NFC West. What happened? What does it mean? Cue the video.

Blog | November 29, 2009

Wrap-up: Titans 20, Cardinals 17

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Matt Leinart took a significant step forward as Kurt Warner's successor with a strong showing against the Titans. The fact that Arizona lost the game...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Wrap-up: 49ers 20, Jaguars 3

Mike Sando, NFC West

The 49ers had the right plan against the Jaguars and Alex Smith executed it well. Consider it progress for Smith as he tries to answer questions abou...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Cardinals respond quickly to Johnson TD

Mike Sando, NFC West

The Cardinals' run defense finally cracked against the Titans' Chris Johnson. But only moments after Johnson's 85-yard touchdown run, the Cardinals' ...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Leinart stepping up for Cardinals

Mike Sando, NFC West

LeinartFor Matt Leinart's confidence and credibility as the Cardinals' quarterback, there might not be anything like a nine-play, 80-yard touchdown dr...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Progress for 49ers QB Smith

Mike Sando, NFC West

Alex Smith has thrown a touchdown pass in the first half of a close game. The 49ers have to love this development. I'm not sure how the Jaguars coul...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Cards have scored with Leinart at QB

Mike Sando, NFC West

Matt Leinart's 28-yard completion to Early Doucet stood as the key play in the Cardinals' recent drive to a field goal. Arizona trails, 6-3. The fiel...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Smith steps up with second TD pass

Mike Sando, NFC West

The 49ers have their biggest lead of the season since Alex Smith took over for Shaun Hill at quarterback. Smith has been a primary reason behind the ...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Wrap-up: Seahawks 27, Rams 17

Mike Sando, NFC West

This was a horrible game between two bad teams, severely discounting any analysis suggesting progress on any front for either team. The Seahawks' str...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Bad teams, bad game in St. Louis

Mike Sando, NFC West

What a horrible, lifeless game between the Seahawks and Rams to this point. Seattle cornerback Marcus Trufant has two more penalties, giving him seve...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Rams center Brown leaves injured

Mike Sando, NFC West

Rams center Jason Brown, a key to Steven Jackson's success this season, has left the game against Seattle with what appeared to be a painful leg injur...

Blog | November 29, 2009

A play from Seattle's secondary? Yes

Mike Sando, NFC West

Kelly Jennings gets credit for making a physical play on the ball and setting up fellow Seattle cornerback Josh Wilson for a 65-yard interception retu...

Blog | November 29, 2009

A chance to evaluate Leinart

Mike Sando, NFC West

Kurt Warner is out. That is the word from Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic. The Cardinals now have a chance to see what Matt Leinart can do over ...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Live from NFC West blog headquarters

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...picked a lot higher, but he's been struggling some. ESPN's Chris Mortensen said he thinks Mike Holmgren wants a new challenge, rather than pursuing a return to Seattle in a front-office role...

Blog | November 29, 2009