Kickoff to 2009 season: It really is like Christmas...
by David Fucillo on Sep 13, 2009 8:00 AM PDT
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PrintFOOCH'S NOTE: Our 49ers-Cardinals game-day thread is up.
As is the case with the beginning of every football season, I was especially excited yesterday thinking about today's kickoff to the 2009 season. It was like the night before Christmas thinking of what goodies might await us the next day. We get some early games to tide us over, before the main event at 1:15 today. For today, go ahead and use this as an open thread for the morning games. We'll have an open thread later for the 49ers game.
This year, the NFL has brought along a couple goodies for us to enjoy all season long. The first is something that's existed since last season: NFL Game Rewind. For $50 you can get online access to the telecast of every game from 2008 and 2009. I've got access to that this year so I definitely want to take advantage of that as much as possible. I'll be watching every game and I'll record them on my DVR each week. However, my DVR does not have unlimited recording capabilities, so having access to all 16 games will definitely help in providing analysis down the road.
The second little goody is new for those of us that don't have DirecTV: the NFL RedZone Channel. The RedZone Channel will basically take viewers from game to game showing the important moments down around the goal-line. For fantasy purposes that is huge, given the value of touchdowns in fantasy leagues.
However, more impressive to me is the new NFL RedZone re-cutter. The re-cutter will basically allow you to remix some of your favorite highlights. What's even better? They then provide you with the necessary html code to embed the highlights on websites. For the purposes of Niners Nation, I'm going to spend a lot of time playing around with this to provide the site with some quality highlights. And for those of you who become skilled with the re-cutter, put your highlight reels together and post them as FanShots (there's an option to embed video in FanShots).
After the jump, I've posted some video giving a rundown on the re-cutter...
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It's about friggin time
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Sep 13, 2009 8:05 AM PDT reply actions
indeed!
I wonder how many sacks we will give up considering we’re trying to establish a run-based approach?
Time to whip out - The Prayer
Dear sweet baby Jesus,
Please let my 49ers take the NFC West this season. Please have the red and gold take the nation by shock, the fans by sheer pride, and the haters can do whatever they want, because they secretly love the Niners too. It’d be great to set some records, have an MVP, get some more Probowlers, and be compared to the greats: Montana, Rice, Young, etc.
In the memory of Walsh, and in the name of Singletary, Gore, and Willis, AMEN.
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Sep 13, 2009 8:26 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
What the heck, my game prediction
San Francisco impressively controls the clock in the first half against the Cardinals with the run game and head into the locker room with a 13-6 advantage.
The Cards come out with energy on their initial drive of the second half, as Kurt Warner leads Arizona to a TD, knotting the game up at 13. The 49ers continue to run the ball effectively, and retake the lead on a 37 yard Nedney FG. Warner throws another TD, bring the score 20-16 Arizona.
The 49ers lose a key fumble on their next drive, but the defense strikes back as Parys Haralson sacks Warner, creating a fumble which is scooped up for six by one of the 49ers defensive players, and the 49ers lead 23-20.
The Niners defense clamps down, forcing Arizona to three consecutive three and outs, and Nedney boots another FG to bring the lead up to 26-20, which is how the game will end after Kurt Warner is picked off on his final drive.
Coin Toss Winner: Arizona
First TD: San Francisco
Warner: 275 pass yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
Gore: 120 total yards
Coffee: 60 total yards, 1 TD
Nedney: 4 FGs
Please, do not take this prediction to the bank – I’m just being very hopeful that’s all.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 13, 2009 8:48 AM PDT reply actions
I'd like to take a minute
to pat myself on the back.
the score was 13-6 at the half, Warner had 288 pass yards, 1 paTD and 2 INTs and Justin Smith had a sack that caused of fumble that sealed the win. Not bad, maybe I’ll start doing this every week.
Yes, I was off in terms of rushing totals, but hey Gore’s 2 TDs more than makes up for it. A good win, we have to beat teams that want to beat themselves and we did that today.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 13, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Christmas-yea after the grinch came in and stole it
Too bad Mc Boo Foo didn’t do his due diligence concerning crabtree like the 9 teams tha picked ahead of him.
If he wouldv’e done his homework, there would’ve been a 1st round pick actually contributing now, instead of a guy going back in the draft and basically forfeiting a 1st rd draft pick.
MC BOO FOO FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
really dude
get the stick outta your ass and just enjoy the fact that football is back…..
It was Johnny Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering, and they were blazin that s*** up everyday.
HEY FOOCH LETS KEET IT FAIR HERE SON AND NOT PLAY FAVORITES
NO CUSSING IS ALLOWED-YOU WANNA BUST BALLS-LETS MAKE IT EQUALACROSS THE BOARD
apologized
He apologized below and acknowledged it. And don’t call me son.
by David Fucillo on Sep 13, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I did aplogize
I’m sorry for letting my comments get out of hand. I was pumped up for the first day of the season and after reading your negative comment I let my emotions get the best of me. If I wouldn’t have acknowledged it first I am sure Fooch would have made a comment. I have been reprimanded by the Ol ball coach before, so it’s not like he’s playing favorites.
It was Johnny Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering, and they were blazin that s*** up everyday.
one game?
You won’t even give them one game? If they blow it then be as negative as you want, but no interest in being a little positive even before the first game of the year?
by David Fucillo on Sep 13, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
well said Fooch
a lot better then I said it, apologies I was/am just amped up
It was Johnny Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering, and they were blazin that s*** up everyday.
Inactive reports aren't up yet for the 1pm games
My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
Injury reports out:
Q is starting, but Steve Breaston is inactive for this game. Jerheme Urban will be the Cards’ 3rd WR today.
My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
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so
where can a guy go to stream todays game?
Sam Fuld is the more accomplished Major League Hitter- Gordon Wittenmeyer
you should come check out the game day thread
there’s usually a lot of useful information there….
It was Johnny Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering, and they were blazin that s*** up everyday.
This morning's Crabtree rumor
On Fox.
The Niners reportedly sent him a letter modifying their offer. Up or down, now that he’s missing the first game? Whatever, hope it’s “an offer he can’t refuse”.
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 13, 2009 9:32 AM PDT reply actions
I really hope they didn’t cave to an unproven kid.
He's not retired...THANK YOU!
by baybruin415 on Sep 13, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
seriously people it's ok to be optimistic today
it’s the first day of the season, have a litle fun, drink a little a lot of beer and root for our Niners to start the season right……Go Niners!!! hopefully see youse guys in the game thread
It was Johnny Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering, and they were blazin that s*** up everyday.
looks like I can see the DEN @ CIN game or the MIA @ ATL game this morning … hmmmm
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
yep i get
Cowgirls/Bucs or Chiefs/Ravens…..and of course this afternoon i’m stuck with Deadskins/Giants instead of Niners/Cards….suck it NFL regional scheduling
It was Johnny Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering, and they were blazin that s*** up everyday.
how much is the RZ channel?
It was Johnny Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering, and they were blazin that s*** up everyday.
RZ channel
It’s on the sports tier package which is $4.99 a month (and you get MLB Network, a bunch of Fox Sports, etc… with it). However, I actually spoke with somebody at Comcast and while they couldn’t discount that, they did take $6 per month off my bill for the next 6 months, meaning I’m getting it for free. I’m quite excited.
by David Fucillo on Sep 13, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
that is awesome
thanks for the info, this sounds like something I definitely need to look into
It was Johnny Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering, and they were blazin that s*** up everyday.
Crabtree to sit out '09. ESPN Reports:
At this time — and that’s an important distinction — there is every expectation that former Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree will not sign with the San Francisco 49ers and instead will sit out this season and re-enter the draft in April, according to multiple sources. The 49ers still want Crabtree, they still think he can make an impact, it’s just that no one in the organization can now envision a way in which it would happen. Each side has dug in, remained entrenched in its stance, and shown no signs of budging — none.
There continue to be questions about when Crabtree will sign, and the only certain answer is, “Not any time soon.” But there’s a strong feeling right now that he won’t sign all season long, and he will aim to get drafted in April by a team willing to pay him more than the 49ers are. San Francisco has offered Crabtree a slotted deal with a value somewhere between picks No. 9 and picks No. 11. Crabtree wants to be paid more like a top pick. San Francisco hasn’t relented, nor has Crabtree, and now the holdout looks like a repeat from 1987, when first-round pick Kelly Stouffer refused to sign with the Cardinals before his rights were traded to Seattle.
- What a bonehead
by Smithisstilltheanswer on Sep 13, 2009 9:53 AM PDT reply actions
can you link your source for us? thanks
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
I did hear them say something along these lines on the pre-game show
but I haven’t found a link or anything talking about it
It was Johnny Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering, and they were blazin that s*** up everyday.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/features/rumors
It’s ESPN only though so not sure everyone will be able to see it
by Smithisstilltheanswer on Sep 13, 2009 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
ah, here's one
Adam Schefter just reported on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown that there hasn’t been much progress between the 49ers and first-round pick Michael Crabtree on a contract and that “signs” are that he’ll re-enter the draft in 2010.
Schefter reports that there’s “every expectation” that Crabtree will sit out this season. The Niners still want to sign him and still think he can help this year, but neither side is willing to budge at all in negotiations, which makes a resolution less likely by the day.
That contradicts reports earlier in the week that Crabtree’s resolve was weakening, but may lend some credence to the notion that the 49ers will investigate potential tampering with Crabtree from teams letting him know that they’ll pay him what he wants if they get a chance to select him next April.
Report: Crabtree likely to re-enter draft
You know what? Screw Adam Schefter … and F*** ESPN too. (this is an early morning game-day thread right?) “Signs are” my ass. The “signs” they’re referring to is he hasn’t signed yet.
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
by Persiflage on Sep 13, 2009 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
Agreed, although at this point I can’t help feeling a bit worried
by Smithisstilltheanswer on Sep 13, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
He thinks he is going to get the money he wants after sitting out a year? I just don’t see that happening..
He's not retired...THANK YOU!
by baybruin415 on Sep 13, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
If he goes that route
I hope he loses ten million. Make that twenty million. I hope he gets drafted in the third round by Detroit and gets a fifty thousand dollar signing bonus.
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 13, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
On the inside, I mean no ill will upon Crabtree.
The shallow, crusty exterior of me, however, wishes exactly this.
My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
Red Zone channel
And I said it above, but I absolutely love the Red Zone channel. When the 49ers aren’t playing it’s so money.
going to get it (along with NFL ticket) by the end of this month
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
the NFL GameMix channel is pretty cool too
although i think its only for directv and sunday ticket customers.
by okonomiyaki on Sep 13, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Do you get Red Zone
If you already subscribe for a sports package including NFL network?
by Smithisstilltheanswer on Sep 13, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
NFL Network
Do you have Comcast? If you have Comcast NFL Network comes at the basic digital whatever package. If you added the little sports tier, the red zone channel is part of that. RZ Channel is channel 427 for me.
by David Fucillo on Sep 13, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Yea
I do have Comcast w/ the Sports Teir package… although I’m on the east coast so the channel lineup is probably different for me, but thanks for the info fooch. I’ll check it out when I get home.
by Smithisstilltheanswer on Sep 13, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Now if they could just bring back..
“YOU MAKE THE CALL”
"We'd like to think that tickets will be hard to come by." Bill Walsh
49ers game
Due to reduction in NFL coverage this yr here in the UK I can’t get to watch the niners on TV. Is there any streaming sites that will be showing the game later? Grateful if you guys could let me know.
by Ninerfromacrossthepond on Sep 13, 2009 11:00 AM PDT reply actions
It's on the radio ...
… If you’re struggling to find a stream. Radio 5 live Sports Extra. Sky channel 0144.
by LondonNiner on Sep 13, 2009 12:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
whoever said Delhomme is better than Swan hill
Is losin’ it!!!!!!!
AKA.............Optimist Prime
Banned in 13 comments from the Gulls and I am proud!!
Let's wait until Hill actually plays...
before calling him a better QB than…well, anyone, really.
My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
Brees with his third TD pass of the half
Going to be another big year for the former Boilermaker.
My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
Make that four TDs in the first half...
My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
dang he might end up w/ 5 in the first half!!!
this has to be the longest 2qtrs in nfl history
by okonomiyaki on Sep 13, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
anyone seeing the panthers?
that #1 looks reaaaaaallll nice right now haha
by Joshpreet on Sep 13, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
C'mon Eric Berry
AKA.............Optimist Prime
Banned in 13 comments from the Gulls and I am proud!!
The guy starting against me this week has Jeremy Shockey in his TE spot.
I’m screwed.
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
Nice to see ...
Carolina on track to give us a no 1 overall pick next year.
by LondonNiner on Sep 13, 2009 12:06 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I love it. Hopefully whoever we pick isn’t related to Michael Crabtree, though.
He's not retired...THANK YOU!
by baybruin415 on Sep 13, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s nice that Fox decided Californians really wanted to see the Cleveland Minnesota game.
Of course, everyone must want to see good ’ol Brit Firr.
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
and I SWEAR
if Fox plays this game over the kickoff in Niner game …
there’s still 11:43 left in the 4th quarter
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
I need a stream site!!!
Does anyone have a site that streams the Niners game? I live on the East Coast and desperately need a non DirectTV way to watch my Niners!!!
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