49ers Vs. Rams: Time For A Little Boobie?
by David Fucillo on Dec 29, 2011 12:04 PM PST
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I have to say that the fact that Anthony Dixon's nickname is Boobie real makes life so much easier when it comes to writing titles. The 49ers have a lot of work to do to get to the Super Bowl, but if they had the good fortune of earning a trip to the Super Bowl, I have a feeling Dixon would be the star of media day.
I bring him up now because he could be in for a prominent role this Sunday. The 49ers are short on wide receivers and likely will be looking to run every which way on the Rams. Frank Gore will get the start and Kendall Hunter will be his primary backup, but this could be a chance for Boobie Dixon to be as involved as any time in recent memory.
The team will be looking to control the clock and dominate the rushing attack, but I would also imagine they do not want to over work Frank Gore. Kendall Hunter is likely looking at a shot at a season high in carries, but Anthony Dixon could see that happen as well. Hunter had a career high 12 carries last week as the 49ers ran roughshod over the Seahawks rush defense. I would imagine Hunter will find himself with another significant rushing load this week.
However, I also think Anthony Dixon has a good chance at surpassing his 2011 high of seven carries. He rushed seven times for 32 yards against the Arizona Cardinals. While Dixon has been a staple on special teams he has not been able to consistently work his way into the running back rotation. It is not surprising given the talent ahead of him, but it still noteworthy. I don't expect to see him get a ton of running back time in the playoffs, but much like Joe Hastings could use Sunday's game as an audition for playoff playing time, Anthony Dixon could find himself in a similar situation.
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Milk That Boobie!!
I hope Dixon gets the lion’s share of carries this week. If there’s any opportunity to evaluate his contribution to the team, it’s gotta be in a setting where he gets the full 4 quarters to wear down a DL. As the only strength of the StL team (RB notwithstanding), Dixon should be a battering ram.
And with that, you’ll find out if the kid can hit the hole consistently without dancing too much. And you can see what he can get done in the red zone and in short yardage. And most importantly, you can find out if he’s going to get better as the game goes on….is he the kind of player that thrives on constant contact? Is he ready to be a bruisin HB in the NFL?
BOOBIE!
I know some one got teased growing up.
by Cindy David 49 on Dec 29, 2011 12:40 PM PST via mobile reply actions
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Hunter’s style makes him a better backup right now, but I really like Boobie. I thought it was interesting that they put him in for that play action touchdown pass to VD last week. Just something extra to sell the run.
by DuckNeck Merton on Dec 29, 2011 12:41 PM PST reply actions
It got me. I said to my roommate "We should go PA right now"
Then I saw Boobie was in and I said “well nevermind, Dixon is in we’re gonna run it…” Holy crap! They used the personnel adjustment to sell the fake!
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 29, 2011 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
Anthony is a great team mate... why he does not get more goal line snaps
honestly remains a puzzle.
Anthony is big, has some elusivness…but we all speculate that the coaches want him to drop his zig, zag and run more stright line.
But I think elusivness is a good thing. No hole, then you have the ability to find one.
I recall last pre-season we all loved Anthony, just as we loved Hunter.
But this season, he barely sniffs a chance to get some snaps.
Anthony appears to be a smart guy, but what is the REAL reason Anthony can’t get some game time, im not really sure it just boils down to he won’t or can’t run straight line.
I dont think it is because he is not determined or physical or powerful enough to run into the hole ….Anthony actully should be a bigger running version of Frank Gore, but I think with better ellusive feet.
Anthony can zig, zag while Frank is a bulldozier
We are all guessing.
he got line snaps last year and he got a few goaline snaps to start this year(his one td) not sure what happened.
Maiocco wrote that he came into camp a little heavy and was talking too much on special teams? not sure if that was enough for the dog house.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Dec 29, 2011 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
I thought he was in vs Philly, but Gore got the TD next play
He’s done a good job of 4th qtr running the game out, considering we’re lining up to run vs 10 in the box
I hope so; he has been getting no love at all; all year long.
lets see much of hunter and boobie this game! save gore for the playoffs!
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
Boobie is huge on ST's and attacks it with a prideful attitude.
Should be being groomed as a backup FB. Cut Norris and add a change of pace back faster than Hunter.
"What the hell are you mixing in that look-aid"
He's not that kind of player
He’s already indecisive as a ball carrier… you think he’d be better as a blocker just because of his size? No. He’s a big boy with some shake-n-bake, not a one-cut guy like Gore. Similar build != similar player – look at Aldon vs Aaron Maybin.
Alex Smith is my homeboy.
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
Ummmm, you are a position coach on which team?
He’s a special teams player, and a good one. He can run the football, and being he would eat up a roster spot, time at that position would be good, in case of an injury. Being taught to lead block has nothing to do with his running style.
"What the hell are you mixing in that look-aid"
Indecisive?
What have you seen this year that suggest that? Or are you another person spreading hype from preseason perception last year?
I have thought of Dixon as the closest thing we have to a power running back
Kind of surprised we haven’t seen him in more often in short yardage situations where we just want to move th pile…
It appears the 9ers want Dixon to be a bigger body version of Gore...
but Dixon has to hit the hole with authority in order to be that.
No he isn't
He’ll deliver a hit as he goes to the ground, but he’s going to the ground.
Gore is a patient running back that has excellent vision that can make the most out of the holes the line gives him and that hole doesn’t need to be big enough to drive a truck through. He’s not a guy who’s going to create on his own or break alot of tackles.
He is one of the best running backs in franchise history, but lets not pretend he is something that he is not.
Every time Jamie Dukes says something enlightening and informative about football Jerry Rice and I mount up on our flying grizzly bears and claim pirate treasure from the moon. That's how often it happens.
In think in practice...when Dixon hits hole with authority
Willis and/or Bowman blow him up.
So I kinda understand why Dixon mentally may say…“dis shits ain’t for me son”
Yes, it's Boobie time!
Gonna be watchin’ that boobie work it all game long. Boobie is magic, just imagine if we had two Boobies, or even three like in Total Recall.
A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning
My girlfriend nickname is Boobie D...
I think you can guess why.
She's a running back for the 49ers?
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by TryAndCatchVD on Dec 30, 2011 8:32 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
I went to the Warriors game on Monday and they showed him on the screen since he was there (so was CC sabathia)
he got almost a standing ovation
people go crazy when they see boobie in public
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by MichaelClutchtree on Dec 29, 2011 5:09 PM PST reply actions
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