San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings: A Preseason Prospector's Guide
by David Fucillo on Aug 18, 2010 10:01 AM PDT
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And we're back for another week of preseason action. This week the 49ers host the Minnesota Vikings in the Sunday Night NBC game of the week. The good news is that the 49ers will get some national coverage. The bad news is we're going to be absolutely inundated with crap about Brett Favre. I'm actually leaning towards watching the television with the sound on mute and turning on the radio for the game. Or, if I do have the NBC crew on, I had an idea: we need a contest for the amount of separate times Brett Favre is mentioned. So, not necessarily each time his name comes up, but rather, the number of separate discussions during the game revolving around Favre. At the very least it'll make for one heck of a drinking game!
This game marks the first time since 2004 the 49ers and Vikings will face each other in the preseason and will be the sixth time overall. The Niners will look to even the overall preseason series at three games apiece and improve Coach Singletary's preseason record to 5-1.
This will be the first preseason matchup between the two teams in San Francisco,with the first four games all played at neutral sites (Portland - 1961 & 1963; Seattle- 1962; Salt Lake City - 1964). Since 1960 the Niners are 7-5 against teams from the NFC North during pre-season play and have not faced their Northern rivals since the 2008 preseason matchup against the Packers, when San Francisco won 34-6.
The 49ers are coming off a 37-17 victory against Indianapolis to remain 3-0all-time vs. the Colts in preseason play. Rookie RB Anthony Dixon rushed for 100 yards in the contest to become just the third 49ers running back (Glen Coffee 2009, Jamal Robertson 2002) to accomplish the feat in a preseason game, dating back to 2002. Coffee and Robertson's performances show you how valuable preseason rushing totals can be. Let's hope for a change with Anthony Dixon.
49ers-Vikings Connections
Coaches
• 49ers head coach Mike Singletary and pass rush specialist coach Al Harris were teammates with Vikings defensive coordinator LeslieFrazier on the Chicago Bears, including their Super Bowl XX Cham-pionship team.
• 49ers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky and Vikings tight endscoach Jimmie Johnson were teammates with the Washington Red-skins and Kansas City Chiefs. Manusky was Vikings LB Ben Leber'sposition coach with the San Diego Chargers.
• 49ers strength and conditioning coach Duane Carlisle was a speed development coach during Brad Childress' tenure as offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2000-2004.
• Pete Hoener and Karl Dunbar coached together on the Chicago Bears staff in 2004.
• Vance Joseph coached at Colorado with Vikings running backs coach Eric Bieniemy.
FORMER 49ERS - K Ryan Longwell entered the NFL in 1997 as an un-drafted free agent with the 49ers...Vikings wide receivers coach George Stewart coached in San Francisco for seven seasons (1996-2002) and was part of five playoff teams...Vikings offensive line coach Pat Morris spent seven seasons (1997-2003) on the 49ers coaching staff and was part of four playoff teams.
FORMER VIKINGS - Defensive coordinator Greg Manusky played linebacker for the Vikings from 1991-1993...CB Karl Paymah came to the 49ers this season via free agency from the Vikings, where he played in 12 games during the 2009 season.
VIKINGS NOR CAL CONNECTIONS - Vikings rookie RB Toby Gerhart finished runner-up in the Heisman Trophy as a senior in 2009 at Stanford University...K Ryan Longwell played at the University of California Berkeley from 1993-1996...S Eric Frampton was a standout at Oak Grove High in San Jose, CA...Rookie free agent center Tommy Hernandez played at UC Davis, where he was team captain his senior year.
CARDINAL COMRADS - 49ers rookie T Matt Kopa helped open holes for Vikings RB Toby Gerhart at Stanford University in 2008 and the start of 2009 before being injured in the opening game.
MIDWEST CONNECTION - 49ers FB Britt Miller and DT Derek Walkerplayed with Vikings LB J Leman at the University of Illinois during their collegiate career spanning from 2006-2008.
BUCKEYE! - 49ERS CB Nate Clements and Vikings CB Antonio Winfield were teammates for a season at Ohio State. The two went on to play together with the Buffalo Bills from 2001-2003.
TERP TANDEMS - 49ers TE Vernon Davis was a teammate of Vikings FS Madieu Williams from 2003-04 at Maryland.
TEXAS TWO-STEP - 49ers CB Tarell Brown patrolled the defensive secondary alongside Vikings CB Cedric Griffin at Texas from 2003-05.
E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES! Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress was theoffensive coordinator for Niners RB Brian Westbrook from 2002-05. Vikings CB Lito Sheppard was teammates with Westbrook from 2002-08. WR Greg Lewis shared the offensive production with Westbrook from 2003-08 and RB Ryan Moats served under the tutelage of Westbrook from 2005-07.
Preseason Series Highlights
Preseason Matchups: 5
Preseason Series: Vikings lead series 3-2
First Preseason Meeting: 1961, 49ers win, 14-10, in Portland
Last Preseason Meeting: 2004, Vikings win, 23-10, at Minnesota
Current Streak: Lost 3
Longest 49ers Win Streak: 2 (1961-1962)
Longest Vikings Win Streak: 3 (1963-2004)
Most 49ers Points: 30 (1962) - 30-24 at Seattle
Most Vikings Points: 43 (1963) - 43-28 at Portland
49ers Shutouts: None
Vikings Shutouts: None
2009 Statistics
| 49ERS (rank) | VIKINGS (rank) | |
| 8-8 (2nd NFCW) | Record | 12-4 (1st NFCN) |
| 20.6 (18th) | Points per game | 29.4 (2nd) |
| 290.8 (27th) | Total Offense | 379.6 (5th) |
| 100.0 (25th) | Rushing Offense | 119.9 (13th) |
| 190.8 (22nd) | Passing Offense | 259.8 (8th) |
| 29:46 (18th) | Possession Avg | 32:40 (3rd) |
| 17.6 (4th) | Points allowed/gm | 19.5 (10th) |
| 326.4 (15th) | Total Defense | 305.5 (6th) |
| 97.0 (6th) | Rushing Defense | 87.1 (2nd) |
| 229.4 (21st) | Passing Defense | 218.4 (19th) |
| 44 | Sacks | 48 (1st) |
| 47.6 (2nd) | Punting Avg (Gross) | 43.9 (12th) |
| +9 (5th) | Turnover Differential | +6 (t-8th) |
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I didn't know there are so many preseason stats
Looking forward to see how different the 49ers will play in game 1 compared to game 2!
I don’t care about the Favre talk, oh well I’ll just be watching the game to see how the team plays, not what announcers are gonna be saying about the players. Listening to the radio is a good idea (but in that case would miss the drinking game, and in other words getting really drunk with this one).
I’m not sure your drinking game will work. I predict there will only be one conversation about Favre – it will start about an hour before kickoff and continue for the next 4 hours…
by Calum on Aug 18, 2010 10:25 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
that makes for an excellent drinking game.
it’s called alcoholism.
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
by these3words on Aug 18, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
what's a
gamesapiece
???
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
When copying some stuff over from their PDF, words stick together for some reason. Corrected.
by David Fucillo on Aug 18, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
it's short for
“game’s a piece of cake”.
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
by these3words on Aug 18, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m actually leaning towards watching the television with the sound on mute and turning on the radio for the game.
That’s my plan. If I feel like giving myself the true NBC experience while watching the game on mute, I’ll just have my roommate run into my room and yell “BRETTFAVREBRETTFAVREBRETTFAVRE!!!” on occasion.
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tweet Tweet.
by ZeroIndulgence on Aug 18, 2010 10:56 AM PDT reply actions
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by DeathValleyCarl on Aug 18, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Is there an over/under on the Brett Favre mentions?
I imagine there has to be odds on his return in Vegas. This guy gets as much press as the President. I’d rather talk about Westbrook though. Maybe Jesus took away Glen Coffee to make room for him. The Lord works in mysterious ways. Maybe Jesus will also tell Brett Favre to return so he can get a much desrved whipping by us in the post-season. Just kidding of course, I do have respect for coach’s religious views. This Westbrook addition seems to me a gift from God himself if everything goes the way I envision it could be.
If there is a drinking game
For every time Favre’s situation is discussed, it’s best to have your DVR’s set (in case they weren’t already) since you’ll probably be missing most of the 2nd half.
theory
Mike Singletary talks to god. Glen Coffee talks to God. Brian Westbrook talks to God.
Mike Singletary : God, I want to our team to go to the Super Bowl. I want winners!!!
God: I’ll see what I can do.
-——————————————————————————-
Glen Coffee: God, I really don’t like football. I want to go back to school and get a masters!
God: I’ll see what I can do.
-——————————————————————————-
Brian Westbrook: God, it’s me, Brian. I want to prove everyone wrong! I can still play and those concussions were a fluke. I know there must be some perfect situation for me.
God:Hey, Brian. I’ll see what I can do.
-———————————————————————————-
Coincidence? uhh, probably.
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Aug 18, 2010 11:14 AM PDT reply actions
So Raye says from press conference today:
Anthony Dixon and Nate Davis will get in the game earlier in preseason to get them reps against real NFL players.Good strategy, something we’ve been clamoring for.
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
also
says he wont focus on innovating offense with WB until the O-Line “hit[s] solid ground”
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
Well
That’s not going to happen too soon
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Aug 18, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
i see Bill Walsh has answered my prayers.
i knew i was talking to the right guy.
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
by these3words on Aug 18, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
yay!
Nate Davis FTW
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Aug 18, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
i know
I have a buddy who’ll be on a ledge watching Davis’ performance…he hates Alex Smith
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
COME ON NATE! UR OUR FYOOCHURE!!
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
on a ledge?
I don’t hate Alex Smith but I love annoying the Nate Davis haters.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Aug 19, 2010 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
he believes Alex Smith is the worst person who could play QB for us right now
and wants him to leave and never come back…
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
Favre drinking game?
I’ll start thinking about it. Telling you now, there is no way I could design this without the liver taking a severe beating Sunday night. I’m expecting Favre talk to reach unprecedented heights Sunday (wow, now that’s a statement!!!). Maybe the only way to avoid getting tanked is to take a shot every time they don’t mention him.
lol good one..
I’m going to take 4 shots every time they show last years week 3 highlights just so I can use 4 to forget about 4 lol
The F Word
Never mind how many times they mention his name, his plans, his boyish love of the game (I’m already throwing up in my mouth at the thought of it…) -
How many times are they going to show that TD throw into the end zone from last year’s game… ? my wife, who was upstairs while I was watching the game, still says she thought somebody was murdering me based on the way I was yelling…
I would like to take this moment...
to send a big thank you to the lord above and to Niners Nation for providing my fellow Niners fans and myself, a place to read sports news without the forever hated "F’ word being mentioned in every other phrase (of course excluding this post about our game against “it” lol)
take a drink every time they say brett favre. i’ll probably go through 20 beers
Um, how am i supposed to sign this thing? It's a computer?!
oh, you're just talking about the pre-game
nevermind
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
Let's talk on Twitter
That ain't fair
What did the kittens do to deserve it??
I do agree though, the man is just as much a prima donna as any other in the league. His career as a player is close to over, you’d think he’d want to go out with some respectability.
27 da. . .Shut up mango :P
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I am so tired of how much of an attention whore he is.
Don’t worry, my roommate is allergic to cats. I can’t get a hold of any. Kittens are safe…
Hehehe Same here, my wife is deathly allergic to them. Cats are no problem though. j/k
27 da. . .Shut up mango :P
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What sucks is that I love cats/animals in general. The only pet you can have in my apartment complex is a cat, so I feel all animal lonely. I should just stab my roommate after every Favre mention. That’s the ticket.
hahaha
I should have done that to my roommate back in the mid-90’s. He got a dog without really getting any input from me, and then never housetrained it! I would come home dodging a carpet mine every few feet.
27 da. . .Shut up mango :P
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