So folks, how was the Senior Bowl? I didn't put a whole lot of pen to paper about the event leading up to it, and that's mostly because I didn't really plan to watch it. I had other things to do yesterday, though I understand it was at least entertaining, though a bit on the sloppy side. Well, I generally like those kind of games so I'm a bit miffed that I had to miss it, but I DID get to see the great Herschel Walker improve his mixed martial arts record to 2-0 at the age of forty-eight by way of first round TKO. Honestly, how badass does that strike you at this point? For the record, it was against a guy who hadn't fought in nine years, but that's the same amount of fights Walker had had in that time frame as his debut was last year, also a stoppage win. I hate rooting for any former Dallas Cowboy, but I figure he's been out of the game long enough. Anyway, I'm off to watch the Aussie Open now, and if I find time you good gents can have some links, but I promise nothing. Enjoy (or don't!).

Guess what, children? Jim Harbaugh believes Alex Smith can still be a winning quarterback in the National Football League. I think I agree with him ... or do I? I don't know - but that's the Alex Smith conundrum for you. Who knows at this point? (PressDemocrat.com)

The desire and need to win is a way of life for Jim Harbaugh. You know, I'm totally OK with that. Win all you like, my good man. (SacBee.com)

Just because he (obviously) wanted to line up with my halfback post going up at nine in the morning, Matt Maiocco tells you why that jive you're talking about trading Frank Gore is crazy and nothing more than "gobble gobble gobble," you turkey. (CSNBayArea.com)

Here was a live game blog from the official website. For the uh, Senior Bowl ... if you're slow. Just saying. (49ers.com)

Yesterday on Niners Nation

Golden Nuggets: Solid Hire, But Not Jumping For Joy | Ninjames
2011 Senior Bowl: Watching Jake Locker, Christian Ponder, Colin Kaepernick And Others | Fooch
2011 NFL Mock Drafts: Almost Database Time | Fooch
A Look Back: San Francisco's 2010 Draft, Part II | nocal81
2011 Senior Bowl Game Thread: Players To Watch | Drew K
2011 Senior Bowl Recap: Christian Ponder Named MVP, Leonard Hankerson Impressive | Fooch

Coming Up Today on Niners Nation (All times pacific and subject to change, more posts will be added)

6:00 a.m. | 2011 NFL Pro Bowl: 49ers Pro Bowlers In 2012 | Fooch
9:00 a.m. | 49ers Halfbacks: Long Look Back, Brief Look Forward | Ninjames

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