Frank Gore Passes Roger Craig For No. 2 On Career Rushing List
by David Fucillo on Oct 30, 2011 5:51 PM PDT
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PrintWhile the San Francisco 49ers did have some issues flare up in the passing game, they were downright dominant at times in the first half when rushing the ball. The entire offense grinded to a halt in the second half, but the dominant first half rushing performance was enough to build the game-winning lead.
In putting together another 125+ yard performance, Frank Gore continued his strong run of performances over the last five weeks. After a slow start due, Gore has been a workhorse in recent weeks. He has rushed for 125+ yards in four straight games, while also adding in a touchdown in each of the four games. This marked the first time in Gore's career that he has rushed for a touchdown in four straight games.
More important in the "big picture" is that Frank Gore passed Roger Craig to take over the number two spot on the 49ers career rushing list. Gore now trails only Joe Perry for first place all time. Perry's 7,344 yards is the franchise's NFL record. Perry has 8,689 rushing yards for the 49ers if you add in their old AAFC days. Given those numbers, Gore's 7,089 yards now trails Perry's NFL franchise total by 255 yards. Gore would likely break the record against either the New York Giants in week ten or the Arizona Cardinals in week eleven. He needs exactly 1,600 more yards to pass Perry's overall franchise record. If he can keep up his current pace, he would be able to set the overall record in the latter half of 2012.
Not too shabby for a guy many thought had bad wheels coming out of college. To be perfectly honest, I was excited when the 49ers drafted him, but given his two knee surgeries and then his pair of shoulder surgeries, I was skeptical that he would last this long. There was no denying his talent coming out of Miami, but the injuries raised a huge question mark. He's missed his share of time, but he has been an absolute beast for the 49ers over the years. Congratulations to Frank Gore as he continues to move up the record book.
Head after the jump to view the run that put him over. It's not a spectacular breakaway run, but the record is the record.
Frank Gore Passes Roger Craig
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Where would we be without Frank Gore?
He is actually getting better instead of worse. I disagree that Cleveland’s defense is overrated. They held us to the second least points this season, and we’ve played some good defenses. We only play good defenses. Frank is running 100+ yards a game in games he shouldn’t be able to. Our passing game is still weak.
What Rookie Linebacker Is Second Of All Linebackers In Sacks With 5.5, A Forced Fumble, And A Safety - All On Limited Playing Time?
Hall of Fame
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
ok maybe not
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Oct 30, 2011 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Why not?
His overall stats have been as good as any back since he came into the league in ’05. I think he has a second lease on his career with our run game having so much creativity now, and if the team continues to win consistently for the rest of his career, he will get alot more visibility.
7th in career rushing yards among active players, and most of the guys ahead of him have been in the league a minimum of three more years. Not a bad pace. Longevity is key at this point.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Oct 30, 2011 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
overall ranking
I like checking out PFR’s list of the career rushing leaders. Frank is at 7,089 yards and 51st all-time. The backs in front of him with fewer than 8,000 yards:
50. Charlie Garner 7,097
49. George Rogers 7,176
48. Leroy Kelly+ 7,274
47. Mike Pruitt 7,378
46. Terrell Davis 7,607
45. Chris Warren 7,696
44. James Brooks 7,962
43. Garrison Hearst 7,966
Leroy Kelly is in the Hall of Fame, the others are not. Not to say that means Gore can’t get in down the road, just pointing it out.
by David Fucillo on Oct 30, 2011 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
The inconvenient truth
Gore is the man!!
by STR8CASH..HOMIE on Oct 30, 2011 6:21 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I just looked at the score, and Philly is stomping on the Boys
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
I believe that you meant the Girls, right teapot? :)!
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 30, 2011 6:51 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Nice , can't wait until he's the all time leader ... Yay Frank ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
Frank Gore
He is the best RB in the NFL that doesn’t have knees.
Halftime adjustments
I also think the play calling got really conservative in the 2nd half. There were few opportunities but didn’t execute. I’m really chalking it up the bye. They had really good momentum going in and having that much time off just screws up your timing.
Yes,'this! Double sigh! I HATE the cowgirls!
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 30, 2011 6:53 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Gore's the man
National media rather talk about bench riding running backs Like Murray from cowboys. Had one good game now he’s emmitt smith. What a joke
by STR8CASH..HOMIE on Oct 30, 2011 6:51 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
C'mon people! 6-1? Who'd have thunk that in August? And where the heck is Freddy? Lol!
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 30, 2011 6:55 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Happy for Frank a true 49er!!
BTW: he got robbed on that 2nd TD that was called down at the one
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
The #1 rushing D is getting dominated
I think we take that #1 spot after today. No one can say that our D isn’t one of the best in the league. Top 5 IMO!
I believe that we're #1 in fewest points allowed, and next to Ws and Ls, that is the single most
important stat
After all was said and done, a lot more got said than done.
Congrats Frank
you’re the man!
Maslow's theory of higher needs does not apply to Patrick Willis. He only has two needs: tackling people and finding people to tackle.
When he passes Craig in all-purpose yards, that will be a monumental day.
Still has some TDs to score, too.
Lot of work to go, Frank. Keep it up.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
Craig: 73 TDs (rsh + rec)
Gore: 48 TDs (rsh + rec)
Work to be done yet.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Oct 30, 2011 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Roger was such a great receiver
Don’t think Frank has anything near the natural ability that Roger did. Geez he was fun to watch.
"It's impossible to hide the fire inside" - Bob Seger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_cOctUzgSY&feature=related
After all was said and done, a lot more got said than done.
Ooops!! That didn't work...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_cOctUzgSY&feature=related
After all was said and done, a lot more got said than done.
Poor Frank
He may have had a much better career playing on a decent team early on… Hopefully he gets a few more years with the 49ers on the ascension.
On a side note
It is pretty sad when you have an offensive linemen and defensive linemen look better at receiving passes than Moran Norris lol
I'll take Frank Gore right now over any other back in the NFL
He dominating games right now.
The Dallas Cowboys are the NFL's greatest undreachievers.
by Pat Willie on Oct 30, 2011 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I would have to agree
I am certain that his hip was bothering him earlier in the year. Right now he is doing good no matter what. He is really excelling in every aspect of the game. Winning has given Frank more power, so he gets more wins, to get more power. King Kong ain’t got &*^% on Frank!
Lol, with Joe and Ice! Muhahaha!
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 30, 2011 7:57 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Resign Morgan, Edwards, Snyder and Boone, draft Case keenum , then the Niners would be set on offense. On defense resign Brooks, R. Smith C. Rogers. Use rest of draft on defense and they’re a championship contender.
by bmcrae83@yahoo.com on Oct 30, 2011 9:28 PM PDT reply actions
In case you haven't checked lately, our W-L record is better than that of 30 of the 32 NFL teams...
I think that makes us a championship contender NOW…
Could we get better? Of course. But we’re right at the threshold right now. We’re in good position to not only lock up a playoff berth, but also a first round bye and home field advantage for our 1st playoff game in round 2 of the playoffs.
After all was said and done, a lot more got said than done.
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