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vs.

Date: October 7, 2007

Time: 1:00PM PST, 4:00pm EST

Location: Walsh Field @ MPCP

Weather: 59°F, 4mph wind, and sunny

Injury Report: SF: Jonas Jennings, Alex Smith, Vernon Davis OUT; Jason Hill Doubtful; Billy Bajema Questionable; Tarell Brown, Probable
BAL: Samari Rolle, Trevor Pryce Out; Derrick Mason, Todd Heap, Jonathan Ogden, Yamon Figurs, Daniel Wilcox Questionable; Terrell Suggs, Steve McNair Probable

ScoresAndOdds.com Spread: Ravens -3.5; Over/Under 34.5; Money Line SF +170, BAL -200 (Take the under!)

TV: CBS (Channel 5 in San Francisco)

Radio: 1050 AM/107.7 FM

Niners Nation Prediction: 49ers win 20-16

Feel free to enter your predictions HERE

I have a feeling this could be the lowest scoring game of the day. In fact, the over/under is lower than any other game, which shows the bookies are thinking the same thing. I think the Ravens injury report is a little deceptive. I don't think Todd Heap has ever NOT been on the injury report and Steve McNair is perpetually probable/questionable. However, they're certainly banged up and it would definitely be a plus to not have Jonathan Ogden on the field, even as he's getting older.

So it's been said all week, but I'll just make the point one last time. The offensive line REALLY needs to step up this week. Trent Dilfer is not quite as fleet of foot as he's never been. Let's just hope he doesn't get stuck in quick sand like he did last week. If he can just get a little time to throw and they can get Gore going, this is a very winnable game. Let's all think happy thoughts and take care of business.

GO NINERS!

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Seahawks - Steelers
Seahawks are getting WAXED.
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by David Fucillo on Oct 7, 2007 12:16 PM PDT reply actions  

A shutout
so far, with about four minutes to go.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Reggie Bush
I loved watching him in college and do root for him as a pro.  However, he's looking more and more like a glorified Terry Kirby.   Like Kirby, he has flashes of success with the run but seems more suited for use in the passing game.   My two cents.

by DraftQBin2008 on Oct 7, 2007 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I think
he'll still turn out to be pretty valuable in one way or another, but maybe Houston was right that he wasn't worth the #1 overall pick.  Of course, I'm not sold on Mario Williams either.  Vince Young anybody? Although I think Schaub will turn into a solid starter... but still.
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice to see Seattle getting spanked
makes our loss look a little better, huh?
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

not really
it was pretty ugly
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Strange football season
With the exception of New England, and maybe Indy, who's playing as predicted?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

miami maybe?
I figured they wouldn't be any good, but I guess it's a bit of a surprise that they're pretty god-awful...Rams have surprised me, but they've certainly had injury issues.
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by David Fucillo on Oct 7, 2007 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Huge fire?
Reality intrusion: Where I live up in the back of Pacifica, near county park land, the air is full of smoke. I can't see a fire, but there may be something up in the hills. We're far enough away to be safe, but I wonder what the hell is going on.

If anyone hears anything, let me know.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

nice first defensive stand
The false start helps, but the defense is definitely gonna have to make things happen today.
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by David Fucillo on Oct 7, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Like Snyder's hair
and Frank actually gained more than two yards. Okay!

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Jennings
They've really kept the private matter under wraps. Normally, somebody would have leaked something. Considering there was a priest with him when he spoke with Nolan, I'd guess it's a death in the family.
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by David Fucillo on Oct 7, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Spencer
Excellent coverage on that punt.
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by David Fucillo on Oct 7, 2007 1:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice special teams play!
The long kickoff, downing the ball. ML2 had a good return too.

Defense, special teams and a little offense.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:23 PM PDT reply actions  

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING 'BOUT!
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions  

ML2's eleven-yard return.
Okay, let's generate some O.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Clements
I really like Nate
Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 1:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Run, run
I bet the Ravens are baffled by our game plan. Will it be run run pass? Or run run run?

Run run run...

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:43 PM PDT reply actions  

so much for passing the ball
we've surrendered the passing game.
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:43 PM PDT reply actions  

I wonder.....
... if they'll run Gore up the middle.... we NEVER do that.

by TightSpiral on Oct 7, 2007 1:43 PM PDT reply actions  

ANDY LEE FOR MVP!
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Andy Lee, MVP
74-yard punt!

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:43 PM PDT reply actions  

What's the record
For most combined punts?  That's six in the first quarter (as I type this, I also really like Andy) with a chance for a seventh.
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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

damn
andy lee can kick
Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL
The boiling rage that lies just underneath the surface of this post is hilarious.  Nice job
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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

What penalty?
This could be horseshit, no way that looked like PI as it happened.
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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Confirmed
Absolute BS.
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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pass interference?
Bullshit.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

garbage
that was a terrible call.  He played him perfectly.  and the stupid ass announcer says "Spencer never found the ball."  It's like he wasn't watching the play.  Idiot.
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

FUCKING BULLSHIT CALL!
he turned around and any contact was minimal and AFTER he turned around. BS call.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Can someone explain that penalty?
I hope this doesn't involve the football move crap.

Spencer had inside position, put his hands up. Where was the penalty?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Only thing
Is there feet got tangled maybe, but that's not a penalty.
Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 1:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Was that a makeup penalty?
Cause five yards doesn't equal thirty.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Three things
  1. I am still fuming about that ridiculous call.
  2. Our defense looks good.
  3. Our offensive play-calling is not only bad, its embarassing.

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

fuck these refs
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 1:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey! a run up the middle
let's see if it works.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:57 PM PDT reply actions  

I didn't see THAT coming...
... you know... targeting Gore. No passing today?

by TightSpiral on Oct 7, 2007 1:57 PM PDT reply actions  

SUCCESS ON THE RUN!
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:57 PM PDT reply actions  

heeeyyy
not against us
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 1:57 PM PDT reply actions  

A FIRST DOWN!
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions  

and that's why we don't pass
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions  

interesting play
empty backfield with gore split wide.  didn't work but good to see the creativity
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions  

weak
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions  

ZERO passing game
If we aren't willing to take a legitimate shot, our offensive will continue to suck.  Simple as that.

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions  

That's it!
Throw it deep!

Four yard pass!

Whoooo.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Question
Is there any reason for the opposing defense to put safties out there?  I mean do they have any reason not to just replace them with linebackers?  I guess Ed Reed should be out there regardless, but otherwise?  And what about any other team we play?
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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

how the fuck did he catch that?
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 2:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Is our O line this terrible?
Are the receivers so bad?

Is Dilfer this bad?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Look at that.
We used to pull our guards and run too.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

and yet
we still can't pressure the QB
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jesus
The Ravens have had some of the worst injury luck this year.
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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

ok
way to hold em
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 2:15 PM PDT reply actions  

3-0
game over. there's no way we can come back from such a large deficit.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions  

3-0
Might as well be 100-0 if our offense can't do any better.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Offense
We really need the offense to at least put a drive together.  Something to give the defense a breather.
Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

35 exciting yards of offense so far.
Bestill my heart. I can't take the excitement.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:18 PM PDT reply actions  

zzzzzzz
is this a football game?
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Three yard gain
Can we break forty yards by halftime?

I bet the joes in the announcers' booth are going to be begging not to do another Niner game.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

No

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Net yards passing
0.
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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:23 PM PDT reply actions  

GOOD LORD!
Our passing game is so horrible.  There is nothing impressive or innovative about throwing on 3rd and 7 to the flat for zero fucking yards.  This offense is awful.  Awful.

I am starting to doubt Nolan's ability to be a winner.  our offense looks worse every week.

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 2:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Wholesale shakeup during the bye.
I think our guys are tired. Ravens are running with backup O linemen.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

of course
they're tired.  They've been on the field the whole fucking game.
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nolan certainly doesn't care about offense
We'll never see anything approaching the excitement of Rice / Montana / Young while Nolan is in charge.  

by DraftQBin2008 on Oct 7, 2007 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Most
pathetic.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Montana, Rice, and Young?
Gimme a break!  I'd settle for Tim Rattay's offense!  We have NOTHING!

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

In the land of no passing
the eight-yard checkdown pass is king.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

We need a turnover
If they get to ten points it's over.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:32 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW....
I guess my sacrifice to the Football Gods wasn't good enough.

by TightSpiral on Oct 7, 2007 2:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Next time
sacrifice your neighbor.

You don't live near me, do you?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Worst?
Worst offense of the modern era?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Hahahahaha....
Bob... what did you say your address was?

by TightSpiral on Oct 7, 2007 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

On the other hand
it would put me out of my misery.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

What the eff?
Some first half stats, as if you didn't already obviously know this:

Plays: BAL 44, SF 18
Net passing yards: BAL 126, SF 0
First downs: BAL 13, SF 1
Time of possession: BAL 20:32, SF 9:28

Go go gadget offense!

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

I wonder what George Warhop
will have to say about this game.

How can an offense display such awesome suckitude? I wonder how they can't break one run, or connect with one pass downfield.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Some good news
From Instant 49ers:

Something interesting happened about two hours before kickoff. Out on the sun-splashed field emerged a familiar figure, who threw several passes in the 6- to 8-yard range to rookie safety Dashon Goldson. Yep, Alex Smith, a week after sustaining a separated right shoulder is beginning to throw again.

http://49ers.pressdemocrat.com/default.asp?item=685075

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate to say this
But I'm rooting for Dilfer to be knocked out of the game.

By the way, Hicks is a pretty good kick returner.  He runs with authority.

by DraftQBin2008 on Oct 7, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow!
A complete pass! Eight yards.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

2 completions!
and a first down!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

first down!!!!!
OH MY GOD
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

And no one knew what the hell they were doing on
first and ten.

Yeah, Hostler's got this offense running on all cylinders.

Well-coached, eh?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

cylinder
singular.
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

NOLAN!!!!!!
Coaching ineptitude, once again.  A wasted time out, players running around without any idea of what to do.  I guess we were just so stunned to have a first down.

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

That's the Dilfer we know
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Terrible
Just fucking terrible.  Shut up Dilfer, you suck balls.
Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Just checked in today, and:
Worst. offense. ever.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 7, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

5-10 for 20 yards in the third quarter
I'm not sure he knows he's a professional yet.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 7, 2007 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pull him for King
I am being absolutely serious.  Let's put a kid in there who actually wants to make a future for himself.  Dilfer is more than worthless.

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

And that's another reason why the passing game
isn't working.

That pass floated like a balloon.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

FREE MICHAEL ROBINSON!!!
(QB)
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by howtheyscored on Oct 7, 2007 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate wasting timeouts
49ers are horrible at clock management.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Matt Maiocco's commentary on the first half
This is really the worst display of offensive football I've seen. Is that hyperbole? I don't think so. The 49ers have one first down. They are being outgained 198-38. The 49ers have ZERO passing yards because of the two sacks. Dilfer is 2 of 6 for 8 yards. Gore has 37 yards on nine carries. They need to keep feeding him the ball. That is the only chance they have to win this game.
Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

First post - what the hell?
Hi all.  I'm a niner fan moved to MD a few years ago and still am a big fan.  Finally getting to watch a game on TV for the second time this year...  I can't help but think of one question watching this offense (as in rude)...  Does the team have any receivers besides Frank?  Run, Frank, Run Frank, Pass Frank...  what are the other receivers doing?  I saw a couple of times where there were a couple of pretty good offensive play calls, and I counted 5 seconds that Dilfer had to throw... went nowhere... sack...  I mean come on seriously, are there no short passing routes anymore, there's not safety valve?  WTF is going on with this offense?  40 yards of offense?  Seriously?

The defense and special teams, though, really kick some butt... maybe the Defense should play offense I think they'd get more yards.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

throwing to Frank
it's the only way to avoid throwing interceptions.
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

heh... pass me the ball
And the only way to get negative passing yards...  they can't even run a screen properly.  Joe Staley looks good though.

This offense looks as good as my High School offense.

R

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's also the only way
to avoid throwing to somebody not named Frank. And the team won't lower themselves to that level. Not if they can help it.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 7, 2007 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

SO what?
Like calling plays to "avoid interceptions" (unsuccessfully, I might add) is doing any good.  I would much rather us take some shots downfield then run it twice up the gut then throw it in the flat for a 2 yard gain and punt.  What the hell are we waiting for?  What do we have to lose?

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

No speed
Having Battle and Jackson as starters and Gilmore as the third receiver we have extremely slooooow receivers.

And other teams' linemen get in fast because our offensive line has turned to crap. And Dilfer's arm is gone.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Red Sox just tied the Ravens
they're winning 6-0.
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

now 9-0
in both games
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well
It's probably safe to say that any kind of Ravens score ices this game.

U.G.H.

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by howtheyscored on Oct 7, 2007 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

TBC actually got pressure
for once
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

TBC
almost got a roughing the passer penalty with that continuation tackle.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

fans deserve a refund
this is pathetic
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

What's the difference really?
I mean... weren't all of these guys on offense last year?  So suddenly they all play ineptly and the coaches want to blame the offensive line?  There is more than once that the line really held, of course we've got the Statue of Liberty sitting in the pocket so that doesn't help, but from where I sit, and seeing only a 2nd game on TV from here, the play calling sucks, and I have a real strong suspicion that the offensive woes are due to coaching not players.  You call 2-3 runs up the middle in a row  against the Ravens and gain nothing (no surprise there) and you're pretty much labeled a retard in my book.  Hostler needs to go up to the booth so he can see the defensive alignments better, he's obviously not aware that there are literally 6-7 people AT the line of scrimmage, doesn't looking like they're blizting on the inside, and this is a 3-4 defense!

Oh wait, one completed short pass... Jackson is in the game, someone took his donuts away and told him to get in.

What a shame man.  I am embarrassed...

Oh look another Gore run... surprise... up the middle... weird...

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Wondering
Do you think the refs will award us 10 points if we score a TD due to the degree of difficulty?
Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

GILMORE GIRL!
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

what a catch!!!
WOW
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Gilmore
Wow now that was nice, glad they released this guy earlier and realized... wait... he didn't suck... maybe we should bring him back!

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

what kind of play was that?
2 receivers in the same exact spot?
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!
OFFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

OOOOHHHh
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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF
HUH?  Did I change channels?
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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

A PULSE!
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Two big passes and a TD
About goddamn time.  What were we waiting for?

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh look!
They woke up!  What happened? is Frank Gore calling the plays now?

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

can they score twice?
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Twice?
Don't push your luck :)  Frank needs to run up the middle still.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

hopefully, that drive will wake this team up
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

crowd is awake
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
FENCE!
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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

3 and out!
good defense!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

It is amazing
how the crowd and the defense respond when we fucking score an offensive touchdown.

by BawLa on Oct 7, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

well, it was fun while it lasted
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Whew!
Who missed him? Heitmann again?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Heitman is awful
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

that's not gonna work
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions  

We need to
keep throwing the ball downfield.  Eventually Frank will get the room he deserves.

by BawLa on Oct 7, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck me sideways
It's like the coaches don't learn anything from their limited success.  They certainly aren't learning from their many failures.
Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions  

how bad is this game?
they don't have TV timeouts
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Harris is injured
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:23 PM PDT reply actions  

DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
FENCE!

Can we try these guys on offense?  They can't be any worse.

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

we need a return here
let's go beer man!

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

holy hell
I swear it wasn't that big when I found it
Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice D
Man, wish we had a decent offense to go with that D, these people are phenomenal, granted Baltimore is not a good offense, but still... way to play D Niners.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

12th punt in the game
each team has 6
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

beer man is quite large
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:25 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah
that was a surprise to me too
Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe it's the green Dot
Maybe the problem is the green dot on the back of Dilfer's helmet.  Remove it and the pass plays will work!

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Dilf is a fumble waiting to happen
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:25 PM PDT reply actions  

well, yes, but
at least it wasn't yet another run up the middle.  they're trying for once.
Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

finding new ways to lose 8 yards
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:26 PM PDT reply actions  

wow
our gadget plays are useless
Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:26 PM PDT reply actions  

So the options are as follows
Conservative
Stupid

Sweet.  Kill me now

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Run forest RUN!
Yeah I didn't see that reverse coming.  It's like the only trick play in the book... how about adding a pass from it???

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions  

You know,
3rd and two, I might have run up the middle.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Robinson
Let it bounce moron
Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Andy Lee
only 64 yards that time.

You know, if he could perfect the coffin corner kick from his own goal line to theirs we'd maybe be able to win this sucker.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:30 PM PDT reply actions  

no more offense
the wormhole closed.
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:31 PM PDT reply actions  

holding
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Willis
Boy, he always drives the ball carrier back, doesn't he?
Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Hostler take notes...
This is how you run a screen.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:37 PM PDT reply actions  

he can't see the game
he's hiding in the bathroom
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

TBC can't
stay on his feet.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh,oh
We may be down to one Michael Lewis again.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

late flag
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

5 yard penalty helped there
they missed the first down by 2 yards
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

so we give it back
bad, Brandon Moore.
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

4th and 2.
Has Ray McDonald played yet.

Oh Brandon!

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions  

fucking idiots
Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions  

realistically
how's he supposed to get out of the way?
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Give McDonald a chance.
Maybe we'll get a sack for once.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

D. Smith
seems to be in on a lot of tackles today.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Six minutes left.
Can we get a field goal?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

can we get a first down?
we only have 4
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Moran Norris: Offensive weapon
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Moran Norris
our offensive dynamo!

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:49 PM PDT reply actions  

GORE!!!!!!!!!
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:49 PM PDT reply actions  

come on guys
keep movin it
Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:50 PM PDT reply actions  

score
Moran Norris - 1
Ray Lewis - 0

by BawLa on Oct 7, 2007 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Look at that
A nice little delay pass to Gore

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

CRAP!
Shitty play call
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

those dump offs were working
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh nice
Dumb ass play call... as usual... because the Baltimore defense didn't see it coming... way to kill a drive.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

nope
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

52 yards?
Nooooooo.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

well that sucked
Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Nedney and Defense
The only way we can win, and this is what happens when it doesn't work perfectly.  Maybe if we didn't only play for field goal wins this wouldn't happen.  What an abortion of a game.
Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions  

last best chance to score
probably
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions  

DEEE-FENSE!
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by David Fucillo on Oct 7, 2007 3:55 PM PDT reply actions  

good thing we wasted that TO earlier
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:55 PM PDT reply actions  

at least
we are good at the onside kick.

CMON ONSIDE KICK!!!

REDEEM US!!!

by BawLa on Oct 7, 2007 3:55 PM PDT reply actions  

But
it looks like American Gangster's got game.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Camera angle
What's up with the angle?  Damn
Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

fuck
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh well
Now we need a turnover, maybe a muffed kneeldown, returned for a touchdown.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

why wait 8 seconds before calling a TO
fucking retards
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

163 yards
offense.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

that's like saying
"87 years young"
Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

fuck
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

game over
wow.  we SUCK.
Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Gentlemen...
Start your PR engines... here we go with... they're a good defense, we didn't quite get it done on offense... our defense played a good game... we just couldn't get it going with the run...  blablablablablablablabla...  The offense sucks... stop the excuses, the offensive coach sucks and his playbook sucks.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, bye week.
What changes?

How about starting with Hostler's head on a stake to start out?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 4:05 PM PDT reply actions  

I wish
Nolan is known to be loyal to his coaches, at least during the season, even if you tossed him out, who would you bring in now?

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go Sharks!
Fuck the Niners playcalling.  I too can't wait to see the spin on this travesty.  "We had the kick for the win, we just didn't get it."  Nevermind that putting all your hopes on a 52 yard kick is risky.  Especially considering they could have made that kick much easier.
Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 4:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't know that...
play calling is conservative as much as plain stupid and poorly thought out, and the game plan just utterly lacking in anything more than basic training camp plays... did anyone actually add plays to that playbook?  Where is Lelie, where are the other receivers we picked up?  Don't give me this there isn't time to throw the ball, there was plenty of time, and when there isn't, you use play action, and short passes... someone go look at some Walsh tapes for crying out loud and you'll learn how to loosen up defenses slowly to get the run going.  pffff...  lame.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll listen to Nolan's press conference
just for the laughs.

20
17
16
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by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 4:14 PM PDT reply actions  

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