49ers OT Anthony Davis: Chiefs DT Shaun Smith Likes To Grab Your Junk
by David Fucillo on Sep 26, 2010 4:48 PM PDT
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PrintDue to the opening coin flip the 49ers received the kick to start the second half of the game. Down 10-3 after a Chiefs field goal to close the first half, it was an ideal situation for the 49ers to get some momentum going and turn things around. The 49ers converted a 3rd and 15 when Alex Smith hooked up with Dominique Zeigler on a beautiful sideline catch for 19 yards. On the next play, Frank Gore rushed for three yards, only to have it called back due to an unnecessary roughness penalty called against rookie right tackle Anthony Davis.
At first it seemed like just a silly penalty by a heated rookie. Inexcusable but not exactly surprising. Well, if Matt Maiocco's report is correct, the penalty is still inexcusable, but might be at least a little justified. According to Maiocco, Anthony Davis indicated that Chiefs defensive tackle Shaun Smith tried to grab him down below the belt:
"He tried to feel me," Davis said. "That's weird, right?"
We may have our early front-runner for quote of the year.
Later in MM's report there's mention that Alex Mack of the Browns accused Smith of a similar maneuver. I don't know how many stories I've read about the shenanigans that happen in the pile so this shouldn't exactly be shocking. Nonetheless, I'm willing to cut the rookie a little bit of slack on this one.
Speaking of the rookie right tackle, in reading through the comments during and after the game, I think the folks that are already throwing him under the bus need to calm down a little bit. The fact that he's had some success and followed that up with some failure (in today's case, a lot of failure) shouldn't exactly be surprising for a draft pick, even if he's a first round pick. Some players can come right in and blow things up, while others take a bit more time. While I might be getting impatient with certain aspects of this team, the development of Anthony Davis is not on that list at this point.
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I made a fan shot about this
Maiocco talks about it in the first paragraph
"All during film, I'm calling him Bam-Bam, like from 'The Flintstones,' because he hits everything. He is the truth" - Chad Ochocinco on Patrick Willis
link
I linked to that post in this one.
by David Fucillo on Sep 26, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
oh woops didn't even see that
"All during film, I'm calling him Bam-Bam, like from 'The Flintstones,' because he hits everything. He is the truth" - Chad Ochocinco on Patrick Willis
I think I mentioned something before about Shaun Smith’s grabby hands would be affecting the game. Although, I thought it would be Baas who would fall victim.
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
Amigo--appreciated your posts on Arrowhead Pride earlier. Just returning the favor :)
On Smith—I’ve started calling him “The Nutcracker.” Dude’s strong, kind of quick but has sloppy technique if overused…basically, he’s our defensive line’s Dennis Rodman. His mouth keeps things loose (and it sounds like his hands aren’t much different…). Not surprised that he’s targeting young linemen either; they’re easy to piss off and therefore distract, or draw into penalty situations (see Mack, Alex exactly one week ago). Smith’s been around the block and my guess is, he’s giving back what he’s gotten.
On the Niners—you guys are really a talented squad, and still have a serious shot at winning the NFC West. I’m not sure what can be done to improve your offensive system…scale back the terminology? Give playcalling duties to Mike Johnson or your WR coach? (Can’t recall his name). But bottom line: Your “O” needs to smoothen out some bumps before you guys hit high gear—but I think it could happen. Take it from someone who’s seen Jimmy Raye offenses (‘99-’00 Chiefs, Grbac era): There’s more good here than meets the eye. You guys will get it on the right track.
Thanks Niners Nation for the classy banter this week…
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 26, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks man
Actually, your words of encouragement puts things into prospective about Raye. There’s definitely something off about the team that can’t be blamed simply on Raye’s playcalling.
The Chiefs did a great job on this season’s draft class. I’m glad that things are starting to look up for you guys. I hope Jamaal sees more and more action as the season goes on.
Good luck for the remainder of the season.
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
Baas
while I think he sucks at center I think he probably would have tried to hurt Shaun Smith severely
Maiocco
Smith threw an interception in the second quarter on a pass intended for Michael Crabtree. Brandon Flowers’ pick led directly to the Chiefs first touchdown.
“I’ve seen that route on film a lot,” Flowers said. “Crabtree likes to run to the flat and then angle it back in for a slant. I just played what I’d seen on film.”
I don’t think that at all… and of course this is all speculation on your behalf
by Drew K on Apr 14, 2010 2:05 PM PDT
maybe 2
I don’t think that at all… and of course this is all speculation on your behalf
by Drew K on Apr 14, 2010 2:05 PM PDT
I think the reality of how awful this team is is starting to hit me
I can’t believe I thought next year was almost guaranteed to be a Super Bowl year.
Here's hoping 2010 is the end of our drought.
KC fan here
You guys have a VERY talented team, just need better coaching…trust me. The difference between KC in 2010 and KC in 2009 is coaching talent mixed in with a few better players. You guys get Cowher and the Niners will be a #1 or #2 seed in 2011.
Best of luck, Niners have always been one of my favorite teams.
Predictions:
This year IS be better.
oh, and...
Todd Haley doesn't give a damn about your fantasy team.
thanks for the kind words
lots of frustration right now for a team that many thought would be 2-1 right now
Fire Jimmy Raye
Thanks.
I appreciate graciousness in victory.
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 26, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Now thats a fan n a man i can truly '' respect''he could of hit me up with a bunch of blah blah
you suck yakety yakety yak,o he took the ‘’high-road’‘n i totally respect him 4 that,Although i did have a problem wit onne thing he wrote the ’’bill cower’/‘higher sounds nice but i aint ready 2 talk about ’’ next year’’now that can be the ‘’blind faith’i have as a fan ‘’so be it’‘i just waited so long 4 this n im not ’’throwing’’in the towell at week 3 now week 4 is anotheer thing but if we can ( ya’ll kock on wood ) go into our buy 1-3 n make the apropiate ‘’ Changes’‘whether its ’’ premotions or demotions’’just ‘’get heer dune’’come out the buy n run 3 straight wins together hmmmm where right back in it baby
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 26, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
For the love of God, would you mind breaking up your paragraph into sentences?
FIRE CASEY "GUS" BRADLEY!
by Fearless Frog on Sep 26, 2010 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Back off that kind of talk.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
by James Brady on Sep 26, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate the wall of text.
Like I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. Have at thee, coward!
FIRE CASEY "GUS" BRADLEY!
by Fearless Frog on Sep 26, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
What are your thoughts on Smith grabbing other's guys' nuts?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 26, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
its part of the game...
o wait… its part of the game...
Ok its not cool.
Anthony D
You might not want to catch a few mugs of brew on Pope Street if you’re that concerned about people messing with your ‘junk’.
"Careful Grasshopper ~ that's a god you're mauling." Master Takeo
That's okay at Folsom Street today
But not an NFL game. Seems to me the players should address dirty play on the field: chop block him. Perhaps some time on the sideline dealing with a leg injury will help him understand that crotch grabbing on an NFl field is unacceptable.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
“understand that crotch grabbing on an NFl field is unacceptable”…..
I agree that it isn’t classy or good sportsmanship, but I have to say: I doubt this is the first time a man’s genitals have been grabbed with the 49ers on the field. Football IS football.
Not trying to excuse Nutcracker’s free grab—as I say above, he’s turning into our Dennis Rodman on the d-line—but I am saying that it’s happened before and will happen again. Might even be a Niner that does it next time.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 26, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think he's the first to do it
But in team sports, there is a way to address people who do cheap things. Hard fouls in basketball. Late or low hits in football. Tit for tat.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Indeed.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 26, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
You guys should make a Shaun Smith victims list on your site. 1. Alex Mack 2. Anthony Davis 3. Jeff Saturday???
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
i think my thing with it is
he’s done it more then once, and he’s kinda becoming famous for it. Maybe he’s planning on becoming a priest after football….
"All during film, I'm calling him Bam-Bam, like from 'The Flintstones,' because he hits everything. He is the truth" - Chad Ochocinco on Patrick Willis
by 49erLou on Sep 26, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I've noticed all these TV commercials this year
for big trucks that keep talking about “rugged trannies”. If this guys plays his next game in a dress…
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 26, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Who knows if he really did it
The NFL didnt fine him for it in the CLE game because obviously it wasnt on video. If he was conzsistently doing this, then it will be on video.
Did you know Eric Berry was asexually produced by Chuck Norris?
Davis
He needs to worry less on the other guy, and more on his technique. He looked horrible and wants to blame on other guy, say you got whooped, you have a lot to work on and move on, keep your mouth shut. A veteran just completetly took you out of your game, and outsmarted you. So zip it and keep working. You are 20, a rookie, and got worked, you havn’t earned the right to open your mouth.
sorry...
but if somebody is grabbing me on the football field in the pile-up and I’m 20 and full of emotion, there’s a good chance I’m taking a swing at him. You’re misinterpreting what this is about.
by David Fucillo on Sep 26, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup I would knock him out to.
49ers los mas cabrones.
by 49erSalvatrucha on Sep 26, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Except you arent Anthony Davis
Shaun Smith would eat you or me for breakfast.
Did you know Eric Berry was asexually produced by Chuck Norris?
Yup I would knock him out to.
49ers los mas cabrones.
by 49erSalvatrucha on Sep 26, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe this guy likes men lol
49ers los mas cabrones.
by 49erSalvatrucha on Sep 26, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh there you go again, Fooch
making sure we put the San Francisco in the 49ers chit chat.
Start the young ones early, I always say.
well...
if all of our opponents want to do it, why shouldn’t I, right?
by David Fucillo on Sep 26, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you i know we suck right now but are we really talking about '' touching balls''WTF
if one of are players came out with that it shows you why where a 0-3 Team regardless if it happen or not not if this dude is doing it ‘’every bleeping week’‘who gives %$ i don’t.I know laughter is a good way of dealing with failure but ‘’ so quik’‘Wtf?Im stirred i feel like ive been ’’Duped’can someone explain that if they don’t know what ’’Duped’’mean into believing this rough physical game will get us some games we have a ’’’stubborn f
$k coach’’who want admit OC is out-dated out coached in every game we played this season,where is the ’’BRASS’’of the niners i should be hearing a ’’York’’by now we signed everybody quik gave out exstensions’’2 our young player n 4 what 4 us ‘’2 Suck’‘like this n somebody head should ’’be on a strick by Wedsnay period!!!!
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 26, 2010 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny thing is I think the KC staff knew it
Smith was immediately pulled by Haley after the penalty so obviously he had an idea of what was going on.
yeah someone over on AP said they saw Haley pull him off and say "cool it"
"All during film, I'm calling him Bam-Bam, like from 'The Flintstones,' because he hits everything. He is the truth" - Chad Ochocinco on Patrick Willis
He apparently did it last year
but it gave a 15 yard penalty on the opposing team so I doubt Haley was all that upset about it
Fire Jimmy Raye
That's not Haley's way, though, smileyman.
It might’ve gotten us a favorable call this week but the next two times he does it, we’re getting called and it’ll be something shitty (inside the ten-yard line, on a goalline stand, etc). Haley’s pretty big on doing ANYTHING to avoid getting a penalty.
“The Nutcracker” might be changing his tune after the bye…hopefully by then we’ve got T-Jax back at defensive end.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 26, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I was telling my wife
that it’s not a bad strategy. It’s not the first guy who throws the punch but the second guy who gets called.
Of course that doesn’t preclude the other team from taking pre-emptive action against you
Fire Jimmy Raye
Ya'll really talking about ''this''is that where we at lol i guess internalize we will be the first
team in history that went from 8-8 to 0-16 but atleast we can talking about ‘’ Touching Balls’’hooray
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 26, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Conversation between Smith and Haley
Haley: Shaun what did I say about controlling those urges!
Smith: Sorry coach, it was just this look he gave me!
The guy must be a former wrestler
cause in wrestling that happens pretty frequently. (Known by hearsy not experience)
1. Pat Devlin QB 2. Jack Crawford DE/OLB 3. Kendric Burney CB 4. DeAndre Brown WR 4. K.J Wright OLB 5. John Estes C 6. Brandon Saine RB 6. Chris Hairston OT 7. Damarlo Belcher WR 7. Julian Posey CB
LOL yep
Our coach just said (jokingly) to tell them ooh baby yes! And go on and do your business and win the match.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 26, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
My cousin tried out for the wrestling team a few months ago
He was semi-traumatized.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 26, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't that why you wear a cup?
LOL Sorry had to go there.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 26, 2010 5:41 PM PDT reply actions
I'm thinking that they can still reach around and whatnot.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Sep 26, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Mmmm...
The ol’ reach around. My favorite!
Trust me, learning english isn’t a waste of time. It is actually sort of useful.
-randolphforpresident
by Dubs fan in Boston on Sep 27, 2010 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
oh boy this is just too funny
and BTW im ok with Anthony he is improving, im pretty sure he is going to be a beast he just needs time.
So how doe Jan....ski....miss a 28 yarder at the end of the game....such bad luck...Cards fans still think that they are good.
Better to be lucky and win than good and lose.
Glad they won
Cuase they’ll lost the next two (@SD, vs NO) so it’s good for the division. Funny that after Simmons’ article three West teams won today.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
You have to admit
After last week:
Cards – Falcons 7-41
Hawks – Broncos 14-31
With the Rams being the Rams, and his opinion of the Niners’ performance. The only two teams in the division with victories each lost by 3 or more scores to winless teams… and of course their only victories being against the Niners & Rams. So… things were looking pretty dim. Now things have changed, but it’s been fun picking on the NFC West for years now, why stop?
Trust me, learning english isn’t a waste of time. It is actually sort of useful.
-randolphforpresident
by Dubs fan in Boston on Sep 27, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Aside from the 15 yard penalty
the Anthony Davis delivered kidney shot was the highlight of the game for me.
The only thing well executed all day
Trust me, learning english isn’t a waste of time. It is actually sort of useful.
-randolphforpresident
by Dubs fan in Boston on Sep 27, 2010 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
am i missing something
or is setting picks on offense to illegal? I know the Niners got called for it before (the MNF game 2 years ago against the Cards comes to mind), but I saw at least 2 today that were blatant and nothing was called? One was on the first TD, and another was on a huge gain that lead to another TD
You run your offense and force the refs to see and call stuff like that. If you get away with it, it’s not a penalty. Maybe the refs heads were spinning as much as our defenders were since KC was running all kind of stuff. Our mistakes are easier to see since everyone knows what our play will be.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
That's true
it just seemed like almost every big play the niners managed to have, it was called back on some ridiculous penalty, and the chiefs were getting away with illegal screens, tons of holding, oh and grabbing guys junk lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Sep 26, 2010 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I didnt see anything that looked like a pick on the McCluster TD
There was one during the game and that was Dwayne Bowe on an out route that lead to a FG several plays later.
Did you know Eric Berry was asexually produced by Chuck Norris?
I keep say'n to myself , next week will tell me what this team is about ...
… sadly i’m think’n i already know …!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's juz my game ...!!
Maybe we should try the crotch jockey tactick's ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's juz my game ...!!
That quote was hilarious.
Quote of the year is right.
Can you spot the bust?
8/31/10 - We're going to trade every starter besides Aaron Curry and Julius Jones for 4th-6th round picks
Didn't someone else get a crotch grabbing during week 1?
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
yah this isnt the first time smith has been accused this season
But i stand by his innocence!
I just noticed that Fooch wrote that in the story
I just missed it…
My bad.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
o/t
Braylon Edwards is a complete dumbass.
Doing a stupid dance after scoring a touchdown. NFL is filled w/ sociopaths.
Shaun Smith
isnt really known as a nice guy… lol he punched Brady Quinn in the face in Cleveland
Chiefs Will
That almost makes up for his crotch grabbing...
Almost. If Brady Quinn had somehow become successful (not like that was ever a remote possibility), it would DEFINITELY make up for it. Too bad you guys don’t play Minny this year…
Trust me, learning english isn’t a waste of time. It is actually sort of useful.
-randolphforpresident
by Dubs fan in Boston on Sep 27, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I think Anthony Davis deleted his twitter account
"All during film, I'm calling him Bam-Bam, like from 'The Flintstones,' because he hits everything. He is the truth" - Chad Ochocinco on Patrick Willis
wow apparently Patrick Willis' is gone now too
"All during film, I'm calling him Bam-Bam, like from 'The Flintstones,' because he hits everything. He is the truth" - Chad Ochocinco on Patrick Willis
false alarm on Willis, but Anthony Davis deleted his twitter
he was not handling himself very well at all. Getting into with fans who were questioning his play today
"All during film, I'm calling him Bam-Bam, like from 'The Flintstones,' because he hits everything. He is the truth" - Chad Ochocinco on Patrick Willis
This week is going to be another [site decorum] storm. So depressing
49ers los mas cabrones.
by 49erSalvatrucha on Sep 26, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
My blackberry twitter said “user has been suspended” when I looked him up…
by Rod Blogojevich on Sep 26, 2010 10:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
What pisses me off isn't that he argues with fans.
He gets upset when people try and encourage him.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
by James Brady on Sep 26, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
He's real young
This will all seem silly when he’s 23 and playing in his third season.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Unrelated
I just saw something… Did anyone know Alex Smith is just 1 month older than the potential-filled Kevin Kolb? Does that alter anyone’s opinion on Smith as a QB?
by Rod Blogojevich on Sep 26, 2010 10:08 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Unless playcalling improves no one under raye can do anything.
Jimmy Raye es until!!! Mandanlo al demonio.
by 49erSalvatrucha on Sep 26, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Watched it in the late 90's with KC...
Between Jimmy Raye and Grbac, our offense was either feast or utter famine. I feel you because I’ve seen it happen.
Sorry Niners’ fans….it might not get a lot better unless Coach Raye has someone else calling plays. I didn’t say drawing ‘em up—he can still be OC—but there needs to be a more effective playcaller in your booth. I’d also consider simplifying your offense. Raye’s really good at taking another man’s complicated system and screwing it up. In KC it was Paul Hackett’s West Coast offense; in SF it’s Norv Turner’s Coryell offense.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 26, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
After an ass whoppin'...
Davis talks about a package feelin’.
Could this Sunday be even more embarrassing for the 49ers?
Well, we're waiting....
(for David Carr to start by week 7)
Just wait for this week. Things are going to get heated.
Jimmy Raye es until!!! Mandanlo al demonio.
by 49erSalvatrucha on Sep 26, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
It's bad enough Singletary...
took a timeout to get a meaningless garbage TD in there (which is also embarrassing and Bush League) and got a starter hurt to make a statement.
I had another thought to this, but to hell with this game.
Well, we're waiting....
(for David Carr to start by week 7)
yah that last drive pissed me off
Who does that? Is this high school?
I turned it off at that point
The Giants and Cains almost no hitter were more encouraging to tune into. But I was very upset myself when I found out about this. I’ll be even more upset if it turns out Morgans injury sidelines him for any amount of time. I’m really fed up on Singletary right now, I don’t know how much more of this I can endure.
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