Golden Nuggets: NFL.. Madden.. Football Is Great!
by James Brady on Aug 10, 2010 3:00 AM PDT
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To start, just wanted to say that for all of you that wanted to play in a Niners Nation Madden tournament or franchise, I'll have a fanpost up for signups and all of that later on today. I will be handling the Xbox 360 version - if you want to host a PS3 version, come to the post later for more info. (Note: First thing that happened to me after kicking off? When I stopped the opposing team, my first ever punt return was muffed and resulted in a turnover. Ouch) Beyond that, we've got some non-video game Niner news going on and it's not good. Not good because of yet another injury. I don't like this at all, until now it was all players who we wouldn't miss too much of a beat by losing them but.. now we lost our best offensive lineman for the first few weeks and I'm a little worried. I don't think the season is in jeopardy but I'm not feeling good at this point. Alex Smith needs a line to succeed. Anyway.. just some thoughts, here's your links and all of that good stuff.
Kentwan Balmer was absent from the 49ers afternoon practice. I wonder what was going on, maybe it's already been stated but I've yet to read far into it. I personally didn't think he'd be much coming out of college and I still echo those sentiments. (SacBee.com)
Rookie offensive linemen Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati were named starters yesterday. I'm not surprised in the least bit. (CSNBayArea.com)
The team cut ties with returner LeRoy Vann. It was a nice thought, to think he could come in and be fantastic, but he just wasn't working out at this level. Glad I didn't jump on the Vann-wagon as I'm prone to do, considering I'd be crushed right now if I hap. (SacBee.com)
Center Eric Heitmann is out 6-8 weeks with a leg fracture. That really hurts us, he's the team's best lineman and well... it just is a blow. (CSNBayArea.com)
More speculation on Kentwan Balmer and what's going on with him - personally, I don't think he has any right to be upset with reps. (PressDemocrat.com)
NaVorro Bowman is becoming an important focus for the team. I honestly think Bowman will go down as one of the team's better picks of the last few years, I think he'll be great once Spikes retires/leaves the team. (Examiner.com)
Maiocco has his morning notes from practice, and his afternoon notes are right here as well. (CSNBayArea.com)
Barber clarifies some thoughts on Jason Hill. I'm a big fan of Jason, I really am, but he needs to be more consistent in camp. (PressDemocrat.com)
Jerry Rice made it to Canton - now is it time for Eddie D.? I really think he deserves it. (CSNBayArea.com)
Kevin Jurovich, the wide receiver the Niners recently signed, was a big fan of the team growing up. That's pretty cool, shame he really doesn't have a shot to make the roster. (MercuryNews.com)
Coach Mike Singletary believes in second chances, which is always something I've liked about him. (MercuryNews.com)
Singletary ended the morning practice early yesterday, it just wasn't going well at all. Players were falling at every turn. Dropping like flies. (PressDemocrat.com)
The 49ers offensive line is starting to look youthful. That's all well and nice, they're young - let's just hope they can play, yeah? (SacBee.com)
Hey look at that, the 49ers appear to be favored against the Colts. The article makes a good point about the Niners being younger and playing with more urgency. (BetOnline.com)
Yesterday On Niners Nation
Golden Nuggets: Take It Easy (Ninjames)
49ers training camp: I do believe it's a game week! (Fooch)
49ers reportedly release rookie returner LeRoy Vann (Fooch)
Niners Nation Fantasy Football Update (Fooch)
49ers Training Camp Open Thread: Injuries and New Starters (Fooch)
Heitmann reportedly breaks left fibula; potentially out 6-8 weeks (Fooch)
Not Another TO Story (urnext)
Vernon Davis on Mike Singletary : "Best thing that ever happened to me in my life." (Fooch)
Today On Niners Nation (All times pacific and subject to change)
7:00 a.m. 49ers Training Camp: Offensive line developments and the Kentwan Balmer situation (Fooch)
11:00 a.m. What's Your Confidence Level For Mike Singletary? (Ninjames)
2:00 p.m. No idea at all. (Somebody)
Yesterday's Best Comment, Rival Blog Buzz and Beat Writer Roundup will all be a normal part of the Nuggets again starting tomorrow. Also coming: revamping the gameday Nuggets and more. It's my claim to fame - may as well continue making them better and better.
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Typo!
In the article about the 49ers being favored against the Colts it says the 49ers are this year’s trendy pick to win the NFC South.
Yup, after reading that part I wasn’t even interested in reading the rest of the article. To not know the difference between the West and South divisions lol.
That's why it's at the end of the links, honestly.
Just good to get some other stuff in there, I suppose. I’m sure it’s more of a typo than a factual error. Slip of the mind and not an actual belief that the 49ers are poised to take the NFC South.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
Side note, Steven.
I think you tried to friend me on one of those social networking sites – can’t remember which one. Just note that I don’t use that particular site anymore, I didn’t just ignore you or anything like that. Just no point in it really, ya dig?
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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what, you don't want them to play in Santa Clara, Cuba?
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
Also, if anyone wants to get in some Madden playing...
gamertag is “ninjaculate”. Yes, it’s slightly inappropriate and yes I do engage in copious amounts of trash talking which may or may not include offensive speech. I do not mean any of this and I promise there will be no actual factual spankings, regardless of how many times I reference it.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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haha, "slightly"
Don’t have a copy, but if I get madden 11, I’ll consider typing in that gamertag. haven’t played since 09 but this one looks good.
by LADubbz45 on Aug 10, 2010 6:46 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It ain't bad. :]
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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I think I'll get it
I played through the demo a couples times without yelling ‘cheating piece of [site decorum]’ once. Then again I was using Manning and I honestly don’t think I had one incomplete pass all the times I played it. That being said, it cheats in my favor so I like it.
What do you think of the game
now that you have the full version? I have been playing the demo and while I did not like it at first, I’m starting to come around to it. It definitely fixed some issues but may have created others along the way. Still, in this age, there is the potential they could release a patch to fix some of those things. But one thing I do like is the smarter AI.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Aug 10, 2010 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I like it a lot better than last year's.
The presentation is top notch and the engine feels better. O-line play feels right and things of that nature. I think it’s worth paying sixty bucks to play Madden this year. If you want, I can give more specific thoughts.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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Madden
Do you play XBox or PS3? I recently invested in an XBox (I consider it an investment since it’ll save me money on other activities during my current unemployment!)
by David Fucillo on Aug 10, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
james plays on xb360 i believe
see below
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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ok maybe not below
but I know I saw it somewhere
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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above, first paragraph of post
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
Let's talk on Twitter
You got a gamertag yet, Fooch?
Mine is the same as my NN name: Blank x2
I sent you a friend request, too, James.
"Bears are crazy, Willie. They'll bite your head off if you're wearing steak on it."
gamer tag
It’s NN Fooch. Somebody actually already had the tag Fooch.
Right now I only own Red Dead Redemption. Will probably get Madden at some point.
by David Fucillo on Aug 10, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh man. I can ride my donkey and murder innocents with Fooch!?
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RDR = Epic
When I get back online I’ll hit you up.
"Bears are crazy, Willie. They'll bite your head off if you're wearing steak on it."
It is seriously hilarious watching you talk to yourself.
It just gets worse and worse it seems. Like I said before. one man’s tale of schizophrenia. Or is it two men? Maybe even six? I’ve no idea how many are in there, Tre. But I feel like saying “Tre will be Tre… will be Tre… will be Tre… will be Tre”
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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i'm here
for your entertainment
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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One last thing...
Tre9er and I are going to destroy this Niners Nation fantasy football league. You have no idea. I’ll get the trash talking going now: for those of you in the league you may as well quit right NOW! YA DONE!
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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I'm your partner? Wow
I drew the short straw eh? ;-)
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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You can choose to NOT be.
I mean, nothing is official yet and someone else already asked… I can leave you with someone awful like Fooch. :]
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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naw, I'll roll witcha
and it’s funny, in yesterday’s FF thread I posted “I just won” so we’re on the same paage.
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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I don't know what "paage" is
maybe it’s like Paraag, or my last name which also has two A’s
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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sorry you lost your job
but really, Mike Iupati is better than you are, and you’ll just have to accept that Mr. Baas.
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
nope
Faaborg
Danish
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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No thanks, but I'll take a scone.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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Unfortunately, everyone else is on a page.
We’re stuck on paages.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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i heard some people on the radio
saying that eddie debartolo might want to buy the 49ers back.
PLEEEEAAASSSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SAVE US EDDIE!!!!!!!!!!!!
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
The other owners and the league need to approve it
Since it was the other owners who forced him out, I doubt it’s going to happen.
by 9thevolution on Aug 10, 2010 6:10 AM PDT up reply actions
can he be a minority owner?
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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Still has to be approved before he buys any portion of the team, I believe
Much like when Ross puchased stake in the Dolphins, it had to go before the owners and Goodell. Not to say it won’t happen, but I’ll call it a long shot. It also wouldn’t be the same as things were back then. Eddie’s been out of ownership for a while and there’s no guarantee that him coming back is going to get us another 5 Lombardi’s.
I also think that selling the team now will have an effect on the whole stadium process.
by 9thevolution on Aug 10, 2010 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions
post stadium
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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and post-another-Lombardi
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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If we get the stadium and another Lombardi...
I’m perfectly fine with just leaving it in Jed’s hands. As it stands, Eddie is essentially the shadow king. Secretly making the decisions through his puppet Jed without being directly attached, or spending his own money.
by 9thevolution on Aug 10, 2010 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah, I'm playin
I do hope Eddie is drivin the boat and that Jed doesn’t get full of himself and think he can do it without Eddie
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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Just let's hope...
there’s no gambling on that boat LOL
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Aug 10, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Balmer
It wasn’t explained. MM just said that Balmer was missing practice for “personal reasons”, yet he was still at the facility which is just very, very weird.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
and Sing said "we have some things to talk about...He'll be back"
KB probably complaining about playing time, Sing said, “then HIT somebody and WORK!” and KB got all pissy and Sing told him to leave his pads and cleats off for this one.
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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I hope Sing lights a fire under KB
then again, he got a lot of fires to light…
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
Let's talk on Twitter
I kinda hope a trade is in the works
but I don’t think we’ll get anything for Balmer
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
Sing said on KNBR
that Balmer will be on the team this year…if that’s entirely true I’m guessing KB is pissed about playing time and Sing told him to stop whining. If you don’t prove you want it, that you’re willing to work hard every drill, every sprint, every play, Sing aint gonna give you the reps. He said that’s why A.Davis is getting the reps…cause he’s showing he wants it. KB seems to have entitlement issues.
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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It was a family issue
Hopefully it’s not another McCloughan situation.
PPM.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Aug 10, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Madden
Some very tough financial issues have come up and I won’t be able to buy Madden 11 probably until next month.
:(
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
Kid's juz got Madden 11 ...
… but the tribe brought over about eight more kid’s, now i have ten 20yr old’s doin the mocho thing, think’n they’re all bad ,so it may be awhile before i get to play … unless i proclaim immanent domain …!!
Gotta love a woman that wear's knee pad's to work ...!!
My vote for play of the day
Maiocco tweet:
New QB in camp? Tiffany from WWE shows her form. http://twitpic.com/2dgnec
Personally I say we find the guy who made the comment and beat his A$$! :)
5 days to go! Don't care if it's preseason, we get to see our team play again baby!
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Maybe us being favored against the Colts has to do with us playing there last season and them needing a miracle trick play to win. We held Peyton Manning to no throwing TDs.
Dashon, Mays, and Bamm Bamm will get the record for most decapitations in one season
by MichaelClutchtree on Aug 10, 2010 12:28 PM PDT reply actions
and maybe
because it’s the pre-season and the starters wont play more than 5 minutes probably…
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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The Colts
rarely get wins in preseason because Peyton really doesn’t need the practice. They always manage to do well in the regular season though
by sanfranfanmdk on Aug 10, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Sando got things all riled up
RT’ing Phil Barber’s tweet (which, for Sando, goes to his Facebook too) and I couldn’t resist. They all scurred of us!
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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Sando retweeted something Phil Barber posted on twitter
saying that since Alex had a so-so practice with misfires, that would rile up the NFCW fans into debate…Sando’s tweets all go to his facebook where comment threads ensue…I participated and it was fairly lengthy, though something tells me no one was particularly paying attention to me
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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DOOM AND GLOOM!!!
is taking over Ninerdom! Woe are the 9ers for having some injuries and then today Alex Smith didn’t light it up! ARRRRGGGGHHHHHHHH we’re DOOMED!
Might as well start up the draft topics again DrewK…
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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i think we should trade up for Andrew Luck.
immediate Super Bowl contender.
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
I'd settle for a 2nd/3rd round QB.
that doesn’t send as much of a message to Alex as it does to Carr/Davis that the future aint lookin bright beyond Alex (if he pans out) but it also doesn’t slap Alex in the face and say he’s done. You don’t draft a 1st round QB to ride the pine for more than a year or so (Tebow will see the field at least, even if not as starting QB…that’s his exception).
A 2nd/3rd rounder means we’re serious enough to stop with developmental project QB’s but also means it’s ok if the kid has to be the backup for a few years because we aint payin him boo-koo bucks. I kinda thought we’d take Clausen in the 2nd when he fell actually…just because that caliber of QB could probably be a contributor in 2-3 years without breaking the bank.
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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I dont know, man.
I think the team should be much more agressive in pursuing a franchise QB.
Have you seen Alex’s stats from last year against teams that made the playoffs? He completed 54.0% of his passes for 5.5 YPA and had a TD:INT ratio of 1:1. (source) For comparison purposes, those are worse than Tim Couch’s stats— from his rookie season. (55.9%, 6.1 YPA, 15:13, source)
That means when Alex Smith went up against a playoff team last year he was less effective than the rookie Tim Couch was against his average opponent that year. We might make the playoffs a few times if we keep Alex as our starting QB, but we will be screwed when we get there.
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
I am starting to get afraid to even look at NN nowadays....
Seems like every day there is another story about yet another injury lol
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