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49ers vs. Cardinals: 2nd half thread

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Thanks to some great discussion, we're going to open up a second half thread for this game.

If you told me the average starting position of each team and the number of turnovers, I'd say the Cardinals would be killing the 49ers.  Instead, the defense has made some huge plays (the touchdown aside) and the 49ers find themselves

The offense had its ups (Frank Gore) and downs (turnovers), they certainly showed some promise and definitely looked better than last season.  All things considered, 10-10 is not the worst thing in the world.

Oh and per a comment in the first game thread: Celebrate your fantasy team all you want, but if one of your players does something good against the 49ers and you elect to say something, prepare to be mocked mercilessly.

We'll have a quick post-game recap shortly after the game.  In the meantime....

GO NINERS!

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Dear Mike Martz,

Please keep feeding Frank in the second half.

Sincerely,
Niner fans everywhere

by shlecko on Sep 7, 2008 2:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Here’s to more Frank Gore in thr 2nd half

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Sep 7, 2008 2:56 PM PDT   0 recs

Feed

the Frank

Sam Fuld is the more accomplished Major League Hitter- Gordon Wittenmeyer

by dylanj on Sep 7, 2008 2:56 PM PDT   0 recs

Isaac Bruce?

Haven’t heard his number called much all day..

by baybruin415 on Sep 7, 2008 2:56 PM PDT   0 recs

I haven’t heard it called at all

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Sep 7, 2008 2:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

JTO

I was wondering, did Alex Smith ever had a 300+ yard game??? It seems JTO on his way to get there….

by Miner on Sep 7, 2008 2:56 PM PDT   0 recs

let's hope not

300 yards passing = us trailing = Frank not getting fed

by shlecko on Sep 7, 2008 2:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

In retrospect….

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Sep 7, 2008 9:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Gore = Score

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Sep 7, 2008 2:56 PM PDT   0 recs

Gore

gous

by Miner on Sep 7, 2008 2:57 PM PDT   0 recs

Joe Staley is having problems…. I am worried…..

by Miner on Sep 7, 2008 2:59 PM PDT   0 recs

other than turnovers

this game shouldnt be close

by Vote4Gore on Sep 7, 2008 2:59 PM PDT   0 recs

is it too soon...

to say that Justin Smith was worth the money?
I like what I see so far

by shlecko on Sep 7, 2008 3:00 PM PDT   0 recs

agreed

by Miner on Sep 7, 2008 3:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Gore is carrying this team. I hope to see more of the same out of him in the second half.

by Rishi on Sep 7, 2008 3:00 PM PDT   0 recs

Ugh, almost.

by TexanNiner on Sep 7, 2008 3:01 PM PDT   0 recs

man i hate giving up a first down on a third down

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Sep 7, 2008 3:01 PM PDT   0 recs

especially...

on 3rd and long

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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 3:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Lucky bounce again

We need some good luck here

Young to Rice. Touchdown.

by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 3:02 PM PDT   0 recs

Are you kidding me?

by TexanNiner on Sep 7, 2008 3:02 PM PDT   0 recs

Warner was past the line of scrimmage on that throw.

Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.

by groug on Sep 7, 2008 3:02 PM PDT   0 recs

boldin?

what’s up with boldin getting all the passes this drive?

by renke81 on Sep 7, 2008 3:03 PM PDT   0 recs

He’s really good?

Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.

by groug on Sep 7, 2008 3:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

good pressure on this drive

Warner’s getting it out now, but it’s a matter of time before he’s forced into a mistake

by shlecko on Sep 7, 2008 3:04 PM PDT   0 recs

we needed that personal foul

and we need to hold them again here

Young to Rice. Touchdown.

by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 3:06 PM PDT   0 recs

Lawson ran himself right out of that play

he could have hit hightower for a short gain.

Young to Rice. Touchdown.

by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 3:07 PM PDT   0 recs

all short passes

they arent getting anything deep, just short passes and the receivers have room

by Vote4Gore on Sep 7, 2008 3:07 PM PDT   0 recs

pressure

And the line is getting pressure on Warner but he’s making plays.

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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 3:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Finally got to him!

by baybruin415 on Sep 7, 2008 3:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

HARALSON!

Just ON FIRE!

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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 3:08 PM PDT   0 recs

I love the pressure

Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.

by groug on Sep 7, 2008 3:08 PM PDT   0 recs

We’ve been really close to getting to those FGs too

by baybruin415 on Sep 7, 2008 3:09 PM PDT   0 recs

not that arizona is any real indication

but it looks like the red zone defense is a real strength of this team

by shlecko on Sep 7, 2008 3:09 PM PDT   0 recs

way to go D again

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Sep 7, 2008 3:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Is Parys Burning?

Like two goats in a pepper patch!

by Bob On The Coast on Sep 7, 2008 3:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Haralson sure got off the line there

by TexanNiner on Sep 7, 2008 3:09 PM PDT   0 recs

you know....

I haven’t actually seen much of Takeo Spikes so far.

Is that because he was hurt early, or just because Ulbrich (current tackler leader) has asserted himself?

by shlecko on Sep 7, 2008 3:10 PM PDT   0 recs

fumble on the return

And there you get to see him.

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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 3:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

kthx

he can go back to being invisible again

by shlecko on Sep 7, 2008 3:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Penalties

Red Zone defense has been solid but the Cardinals have committed two HUGE penalties inside the 5 yard line: First quarter the personal foul on Gandy when AZ had just run to the 1 and the clipping call on this drive. I guess that counteracts the lucky bounces going AZ’s way, right?

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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 3:11 PM PDT   0 recs

DAMNIT

We can’t keep giving these up. That is ridiculous.

Young to Rice. Touchdown.

by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 3:12 PM PDT   0 recs

OH WHAT THE HELL

Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.

by groug on Sep 7, 2008 3:12 PM PDT   0 recs

are you kidding me?

How many stupid mistakes can a team make in one game?

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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 3:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Another fumble?

Four turnovers!

Please. Who muffed that one?

by Bob On The Coast on Sep 7, 2008 3:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Now we know

where Takeo Spikes is.

by Bob On The Coast on Sep 7, 2008 3:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What a joke

by TexanNiner on Sep 7, 2008 3:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Unfortunately

I said that if the Niners’ offense could hold the ball and score three TDs a game that they’d do well this year. Alas.

by Bob On The Coast on Sep 7, 2008 3:15 PM PDT   0 recs

thats a soul crushing penalty

why would he do that? fucking idiot.

Young to Rice. Touchdown.

by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 3:18 PM PDT   0 recs

ticky tack penalty

Yea he put the hands on the helmet but it’s not like he punched him

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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 3:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Give me a break.

You can hardly look at a QB without a penalty flag.

by TexanNiner on Sep 7, 2008 3:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

good point

I always forget that.

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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 3:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I’d take 15 yards to punch Warner in the face, hard.

Without killing anyone
We've won it 3 times

by ChrisHero on Sep 7, 2008 3:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Gamecenter says Takeo Spikes fumbled that kick? Uhh was he returning kicks??

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Sep 7, 2008 3:18 PM PDT   0 recs

short squib kick

Young to Rice. Touchdown.

by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 3:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

short kick

Rackers pooched it short and Spikes had to try and catch it…not a chance.

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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 3:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

thanks i cant see it so i was like what the hell is going on

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Sep 7, 2008 3:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

If you go to Stooge TV and click “channels” and ask for the 49er game someone will supply you with a streaming link.

by TexanNiner on Sep 7, 2008 3:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

mms://a1313.l3072865312.c30728.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/1313/30728/v0001/reflector:65312?auth=caEbsabaYbSaxcIcTbrdYd1aAcLdcdycXaZ-biXdIi-E-EnzCDxr

Try that.

by TexanNiner on Sep 7, 2008 3:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

roughing the passer is top 3 of all soul crushing game changes

by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 3:18 PM PDT   0 recs

poor call

but stupid nonetheless

by shlecko on Sep 7, 2008 3:18 PM PDT   0 recs

crushed, stopped him short. satisfying.

by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 3:20 PM PDT   0 recs

go for it?

If I’m the Cards up 3 that deep I gotta be going for the touchdown.

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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 3:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Gee

wasn’t that a hold on Smith on the last play?

by Bob On The Coast on Sep 7, 2008 3:21 PM PDT   0 recs

yes

Alex Smith is, indeed, clutching hard onto the guaranteed money portion of his contract.

by shlecko on Sep 7, 2008 3:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Inconclusive...

I don’t think they can overrule this..

by baybruin415 on Sep 7, 2008 3:22 PM PDT   0 recs

knee/elbow

The problem is that it didn’t look like his knee was down and when his elbow hit the ground the ball was extended….not sure what views the refs will be getting though

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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 3:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn, thats a first down

The view from the end zone is conclusive

Young to Rice. Touchdown.

by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 3:24 PM PDT   0 recs

wow

Cost them a time out but they have to go for it.

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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 3:25 PM PDT   0 recs

4th down DDDDDDDDDefense

Young to Rice. Touchdown.

by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 3:26 PM PDT   0 recs

ahh well that hurts

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Sep 7, 2008 3:27 PM PDT   0 recs

Can’t keep turning the ball over and expect to get away with it.

by TexanNiner on Sep 7, 2008 3:27 PM PDT   0 recs

Now that roughing the passer call

puts them down ten points. And the offense hasn’t even touched the ball this half. Like to see what the time of possession is now.

by Bob On The Coast on Sep 7, 2008 3:27 PM PDT   0 recs

Yes we can!
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by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 3:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

10 points is huge

holding them to 6 would have made it a totally different game….

But at the same time, it’s not so late that we have to force a passing game. Martz needs to be patient and keep feeding Frank.