I'm In A Glass Case Of Emotion!
by David Fucillo on Jan 14, 2012 9:18 PM PST
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So, I hear there was a football game today?
I just got home from a day at the ballpark and I don't believe I've ever been this drained. There are still two more games to win, but for right here, right now, this is the moment. This is the best moment, the best feeling right now. I can't even begin to try and provide my own recap of the game from start to finish. It really was a tail of four parts. The 49ers dominated in the first quarter, but then the Saints stormed back in the second quarter. The third quarter and into the fourth quarter was an ugly mess as neither offense could get much of anything going.
And then there were those glorious final four minutes. It was the ultimate roller-coaster of emotions. The 49ers take over with 4:02 to go and drive down to take a 29-24 lead with 2:11 to play. The Saints then drive down with relative ease and take a 32-29 lead with 1:37 to go. My heart sunk on the touchdown but Alex and Vernon Davis stepped up one last time.
On those final two drives, Alex Smith was 7/10 for 135 yards, with a passing touchdown, 28 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Vernon Davis caught three passes for 98 yards and the biggest touchdown of his career. These are two guys who have been to hell and back with the 49ers. Both have seen the lowest of lows, and now are seeing some pretty impressive highs. It was absolutely fitting to see them take the lead in winning this game today. It was an entire team effort, but for tonight, let's give a huge shoutout to Alex Smith and Vernon Davis. When the 49ers absolutely had to have big plays, these two "mighty men" made it happen.
If you want to see just how crazy the end of the game was, I've posted a little something after the jump that someone posted in the comments.
The folks at Advanced NFL Stats put together a chart called Win Probability. Basically, they track the entire game and each play adjusts who has the greater probability of winning. The Saints big drive to start the game had them looking strong, but it quickly flipped as the 49ers blew up the Saints with 14 points in the first quarter and three more early in the second quarter.
The best part of that graph is the insanity at the end. If you didn't watch the game and are hearing about this crazy ending, this graph sort of projects how crazy that ending was.
We'll have so much more about what truly was a spectacular day to be a 49ers fan. The 49ers have a big week ahead of them and we'll have plenty of coverage of today's game and next week. Tomorrow we'll have game threads for the two playoff games and we'll watch with a keen eye to see which of the Packers or Giants wins.
But for now, none of that matters. The struggles, the near heart-break, the question marks in various areas, next week's game. None of that matters for today because the 49ers won. It wasn't always pretty, but that's what makes this victory so much sweeter.
I realize Super Bowl wins mean more. I realize this is only one game in what will hopefully last a couple more games. But, given the context of the last nine years for this team, my age now (having been younger during the Super Bowl years), and my time with this blog, I don't think I've ever been happier following a 49ers game. It may be just a feeling in the moment, but who cares. I'm too damn happy. Today truly was a good day.
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Meeting ya back in this thread
I spent my due time going through the first post-game thread to get in my proper rec of every post.
I missed everyone here today, but fully knew the joy that would be had here. Had an unbelievable experience with my family.
Truly.
PROBABLY the best GAME I’ve ever seen, between it’s importance as a 49er fan, the narrative leading up, and the back and forth at the end. That’s including Super Bowls (just because nothing else has been THAT exciting).
No, sorry, didn't mean to imply that
Was actually just at the in-laws. But it was all die-hard Niner fans who weren’t messing around, and it was quite a game.
awesome.
I love huge wins while also being with a lot of other fans…pure awesomeness.
by Anonymous1337 on Jan 14, 2012 9:27 PM PST up reply actions
It was!
Needless to say, I’m back, and I’M GETTIN’ DRUNK TONIGHT!!
GO NINERS!!
by TortureOpp on Jan 14, 2012 9:30 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Wore my Willis jersey to the game
and will probably wear it to sleep and throughout tomorrow too
Good Karma/Particles/etc
GO NINERS!!!
(go Eli)
by QualityOverQuantity on Jan 14, 2012 9:22 PM PST reply actions
I had mine on
at the bar I was watching it at
by musamonster on Jan 14, 2012 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
Holy Crap What A Game!
Saints fan coming here to congratulate you on your win. Your defense is dangerous! 5 turnovers you created killed us. No complaining here. We fought back all the way to the end. One of the best playoff games ever played, but this one hurts like hell.
You guys earned it. Congrats!
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
by Jricky70 on Jan 14, 2012 9:23 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
thank you
That was an epic contest. I can’t wait for the rematch next fall at the Superdome.
by David Fucillo on Jan 14, 2012 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks, can't say enough about the Saints' offense either
Your coming here with that recognition of legitimacy is thoughtful and important to us too, it makes it much sweeter. Great game, you guys are no doubt the best offense in the NFL.
Great game, you guys are no doubt the best offense in the NFL.
You guys have a hell of a defense! Those linebackers are beastly! Watching ESPN now, they said this was one of the most epic playoff game played in years.
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
it without a doubt was one of the best games
both offenses were stalled (more so the niners than the saints) in the 2nd and 3rd quarters and then took off in the 4th quarter to generate the most exciting football I’ve ever seen.
It was definitely Heart attack hotel for both teams. Reminded me of the Chargers Dolphins game in 1981 between Fouts and Don Strock
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
Amazing team effort
I love this TEAM.
The Saints relied too much on Drew Brees and it cost them.
Agreed Makola.
I’m envious of your defense. Damn I wish we had a defense like yours. Packers or Giants better not take you guys lightly.
What a game indeed! What a season for both teams!
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
I know what you mean torture. The same thing still stands. Offense will win alot of games and sells tickets. But Defense wins championships.
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
What did you think of the Smiths?
Was gonna say Aldon in particular, but I guess I really do mean all three of them!
Lol. The smiths were good. And Alex smith really took control the end of the game. And I will say, when the receiver cried at the end. He’s a class act!
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
Yes- the emotion, the pure joy and glory Vernon showed,
was exceptional. I was extremely happy for him, perhaps as much as for Alex.
I’m not sure what Vernon was channeling there, or why it meant so much to him. I get the feeling that his up and down performances (in SOME games, it was unexpected when remembering that he had actually played, because his contributions were so low, though in other games, he made CRITICAL plays) made him feel isolated. I think he has very high standards for himself, he really wants to be the best.
Those tears weren’t melodramatic. I’d love to find out what they really meant to him, why that happened, why he did that.
He played his heart out, and got the 9ers the win at the end of the game. I think it’s cool when you see emotions play out.
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
What I mean is that I don't think that he's just an emotional person
I.E., if he gets the game-winning TD in the NFC Championship game, I wouldn’t think he’d do that again. I don’t think it’s just, like, “how Vernon would react” to winning an important game.
I think was a narrative in his own mind behind it. He felt put down, in some way. There was an overcoming of some kind of obstacle or burden that he felt when he got that TD.
I think I’m saying that it looked like it was more than just winning the game for him.
I believe I know why
I can’t speak for Vernon but I think it might have been similar to the feelings I had yesterday. I almost came to tears myself which has never happened when watching sports.
This was the nail in the coffin to the past 9 years of 49er football. All those loosing teams that some of the players had to endure. All the “we want Carr” chants. All the boos from your very own fans. All the negative media. All of the criticisms. All of the hard work for so many years, only to see it fail. That catch yesterday changed everything.
Buckle up Niner fans… Our boys are back!
by Leoniner on Jan 15, 2012 8:06 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
Hello, everyone!
I’m a 49er fan all the way out here in Iowa.
Just wanted to share that it feels awesome for the team to again be in the playoffs, and today’s win was a great surprise.
I feel ashamed to say that I don’t quite have the emotional connection to most of these current players as I did to the Niners of the 80s and especially the 90s. I don’t quite fully trust Alex Smith yet, and I still think about Vernon’s past childish behavior way too often. But it was really good to see them both have nice days. I hope they keep it up.
Obviously, it’s great to see the defense and the special teams come through and continue what they’ve done all season.
I recall the 1990s, when anytime the Niners played the Cowboys I had to hear it from the dorks at school, or whenever the Niners played the Packers I got a phone call from my aunt and uncle in Wisconsin. So, I say," why can’t the Niners make a run at this thing?" If they can beat the Saints, then perhaps with a little improvement they can beat the Pack in Lambeau. And if the Giants manage to win tomorrow, there’s no reason we can’t work some Candlestick Magick again next weekend.
Go Niners! Have a great night/weekend/week, everyone!
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Jan 14, 2012 9:26 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Try to get closer to them if you can
The national narrative has just really sold them short in a lot of ways for years, they’re different than Terry and Howie (who it was…different…to see visibly angry after their narrative, and perhaps betting accounts, were broken by the game) and the other analysts would characterize them.
By “closer,” I mean watch every game, if you can, and read the more local takes on the team.
Howie did say after the game....
That Alex Smith was a Pro-Bowl calibur quarterback. I felt like that was a classy statement to make.
by LooseCannon79 on Jan 15, 2012 1:30 PM PST up reply actions
For a second there, I was like “wait, what?”
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 15, 2012 2:23 PM PST up reply actions
Time to move on Bro and embrace what's real , this TEAM is real ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!
Congratulations
to the team, and all the fans here at Niners nation. What a game! One for the ages.
My lifetime dream of a Pats – NIners Superbowl is as close as it’s ever been. Keep it rollin’.
I didn’t even have to use my Ak today. I swear the when the blimp went by it said, Furiousd’s a Pimp!
I had to watch the game home alone,
so thanks NN, for allowing me to share the experience with you guys, albeit over the interwebs.
I’ll definitely be at Yancy’s or somewhere in the mission for the next game.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
PS I'm going to bed early tonight,
after that, I’m literally wiped out.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 14, 2012 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
I'm wiped out too
I’m surviving on fumes right now.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 14, 2012 9:40 PM PST up reply actions
Still a little pissed off it took ESPN NFL Primetime 25 minutes to get to this game
but I guess not surprised.
Right, but I give credit to Dilfer
obviously ex teammate if Alex’s, for saying about his TD run, “If that was Tebow we’d be having an hour long show about it”.
He said that?
lmao!
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Jan 14, 2012 10:02 PM PST up reply actions
And I was glad he did... Somebody had to...
I found it irritating that some people wanted to still talk about how great Brees was… Not because he wasn’t, he is and was, but to do so at the expense of the QB that led 2 game winning drives in the last 3 minutes *cough*Dukes*cough* is just plain terrible…
Alex Smith played out of his mind yesterday… The team that wins in the playoffs, and all super bowl winners are the teams that step up and play beyond themselves… The niners did that yesterday, Alex Smith did that yesterday, and deserve credit…
Sir Alex
will have 3 rings and people still won’t know his name
by musamonster on Jan 14, 2012 11:31 PM PST up reply actions
that's even more bold than Wade and LBJ
staking their claim to multiple championships before winning one game.
It's not a claim
just truth in obscurity…. Niner’s win and all the talk is still about Tebow…
by musamonster on Jan 15, 2012 12:02 AM PST up reply actions
No
The media will follow him to the CFL :)
by musamonster on Jan 15, 2012 12:13 AM PST up reply actions
Hi My Name is Alex!! For those of you that didn't know!
by WazzuCrew11 on Jan 14, 2012 9:39 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
The Assassin!!!
Alex has earned his spot in Niner playoff lore!!! Killer performance!! Same w/ V. D.!!!
I LOVE YOU ALL
I LOVE YOU ALL. I LOVE OUR TEAM. I LOVE THE STICK. I LOVE ALEX SMITH! I LOVE THIS DAY. I LOVE THE CATCH PART 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
p.s.- sorry for the caps.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 14, 2012 9:39 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Part 3
Part 2 was TO vs GB
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 14, 2012 10:24 PM PST up reply actions
That game is top 5 Niners games IMO
If the NFL Hall of Fame had Hall Of Fame Games category (I dunno do they?) then this one would get there.
"Let It Roll"
My Top 5 Games/Moments
1. “The Drive” – Super Bowl XXIII
2. “The Catch” - 1981 NFC Championship vs. Dallas
3. “The Grab” – TODAY vs. Saints
4. “The Catch II” – 1998 NFC Wild Card vs. Green Bay
5. “The Comeback” - 2003 NFC Wild Card vs. New York
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:12 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I almost want to call it The PlayS
Plural.
Alex made that comeback twice.
But one was a run, one was a pass. Maybe it should be The Balance?
I don’t know. Definitely needs a name, though, and for both.
by TortureOpp on Jan 14, 2012 10:17 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
The Clutch
I think that’s what Vernon called it? I suppose you could expand that to encompass that TD run by Smith.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:19 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Catch II is the greatest moment of my football watching life (yes, that tells you something important about my age). The consecutive losses to the Packers. The Brett Favre hate before it was cool. Steve Young. The slip. He almost fell down. The game would have been over. He slipped! He almost fell down! The perfect throw. Beating the Packers. It was so good.
Today was up there. It was great. It was incredible. But Catch II. It was just… it was so… I can’t even…
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 14, 2012 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
Agree that it's awesome, but
Montana to Taylor has to take the cake because it was for the Super Bowl win.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:36 PM PST up reply actions
Me too
Me too. Catch II was amazing. (I was too young for Catch 1).
This might beat Catch 2 because of the importance. Catch 2 49er fans were used to winning and were just frustrated at not advancing.
This one was more important because of the decade of incompetence displayed by the 49ers
Agreed
Catch 2 actually was the last stand before we became a losing franchise (except for the Giants game). This catch marks our return to winning.
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 14, 2012 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
Last hurrah
That’s probably why I don’t hold it as dear. It was great, don’t get me wrong, but things changed big-time after that. Steve and Jerry both got hurt a year or two after that, and TO ascended from there.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:29 PM PST up reply actions
Catch II was all about the Packers rivalry for me. It had been like 5 or 6 meetings since we’d beaten them. It was almost as important as beating the Cowboys would have been. It was essentially my Super Bowl that year.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 15, 2012 10:07 AM PST up reply actions
Agreed.
Just switch 1 and 2 for me. Been telling everybody I can its a top 3 ALL TIME Niner game, and that’s some heady company. (First season tix ’68- Kezar
by TheCatch81 on Jan 15, 2012 12:07 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Top 5 49er games?
I don’t know I mean, don’t all 5 super bowls have to go 1-5?
Particularly the 2 vs the Bengals that came down to the wire?
Draft: 1. Kendall Wright 2. Trumaine Johnson
FA: Smith, Morgan, Brooks, Rogers, Snyder
by whistlingmountain on Jan 15, 2012 7:01 AM PST up reply actions
The last time I remember seeing Ice Cube's "It was a good day" on NinersNation was when Harbaugh was hired.
Today was a better day than that.
It was an amazing total team performance. The defense stepped up, the special teams stepped up, and the offense really stepped up at the end of the game. I couldn’t be happier with the way the game ended up, though I could’ve stood to have it be a less stressful win!
Such a memorable moment when Vernon Davis caught the game-winning TD…Justin Peele coming up to him, shaking him by the shoulders as if to say “Do you realize what you just did?!?!?”
Unbelievable. Believable, but still unbelievable.
So far, 2011 has been Harbaugh-some!
Follow @grantmp1
Ice Cube
Did that after a lot of the early games this season.
by David Fucillo on Jan 15, 2012 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
Fooch
you should un-ban Drew Kerr
I disagree with him a lot, but he’s put in too much work to be thrown out like that
David Akers is the Tebow of kickers
by Grabtree15 on Jan 14, 2012 9:47 PM PST via Android app reply actions 1 recs
Wait what
Drew Kerr got banned? I thought he was a mod
Proud die-hard of the NFC West Champion San Francisco 49ers!
Whose got it better than us??? NOBODY!
by MetsKnicksRutgers on Jan 14, 2012 9:55 PM PST up reply actions
mod
He was a front page writer but not a moderator. I stripped him of his front page writing access after the Seahawks game and suspended him for three days at that point.
by David Fucillo on Jan 14, 2012 10:02 PM PST up reply actions
Really?
mind if i asked what he did exactly?
Proud die-hard of the NFC West Champion San Francisco 49ers!
Whose got it better than us??? NOBODY!
by MetsKnicksRutgers on Jan 14, 2012 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
Ah
disregard this I see your post right below.
Proud die-hard of the NFC West Champion San Francisco 49ers!
Whose got it better than us??? NOBODY!
by MetsKnicksRutgers on Jan 14, 2012 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
This is my take, just quickly
It sounds like Drew has had multiple chances, with consequences, and has not made much progress with learning.
Drew: Consider Alex Smith, and LEARNING.
In a way, he is just as aggressive with SOME other site users, even if not moreso in his predilection to taking bait, and has caused as much one-to-one consternation as other users, to boot.
In the aggregate, though, I do think his loyalties should be considered, because I don’t think that, in the very broadest sense, he has “broadcasted” as much negative energy as those who might just slightly better at toeing the social line than he is.
I.E., he is, as is everyone at time, often being provoked, though he takes things unusually personally.
Just food for thought.
by TortureOpp on Jan 14, 2012 10:26 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
His loyalties have been considered the first, second, third, fourth and fifth times this kind of thing has happened. I might be over-stepping to talk about it, but this really is just knowledge of the situation without even considering all the things that have been said in email. It’s just too much.
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by James Brady on Jan 14, 2012 10:30 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm, while going back and forth, significantly agreed, because
believe it or not (and, listen up, DREW), it seems like he so easily takes up the BS others lay out for him that it only encourages it.
It also sounds like there are some more extreme things that we don’t even know about.
This actually makes me a bit angry that a good 49er could so easily keep falling into this crap, over and over. The REPETITION and continual DIGGING and not figuring out the solution.
Drew
Simply put, I felt his behavior has grown worse and worse in his dealings with other members. His cursing and threatening comments towards salary_cap were the proverbial straw that broke the camels back. He was suspended previously and we have had numerous discussions where I have made my position clear on his dealings.
He has made threats about leaving the site if I didn’t ban members. While I do greatly appreciate his efforts (he disagrees with that contention), I will not have this site held hostage by one member. Nobody is bigger than the site. Not me, no James, not you, not Drew, not anybody. I rarely ever ban people. I can count on two hands how many people have been banned for non-spam reasons. I do not taking banning lightly at all. However, when a person makes himself bigger than the site, that I will not tolerate.
I honestly wish it had not come to this. I think he was an extremely valuable member of this site both with his insights into college football and his general thoughts about the 49ers and the NFL. But given the repeated behind the scenes warnings I have issued to him, and his willful and flagrant disregard for those warnings, I had no choice but to ban him.
by David Fucillo on Jan 14, 2012 10:01 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
I respect your decision Fooch
My only comment is I hope your concern for the site has been passed to salary_cap. Drew isn’t the only person who has a problem with him. Thought most of us find a way to ignore him. Not saying he should be banned too, but he should at least be warned as well. Just saying.
warnings
We handle most all warnings behind the scenes in part because making it all public takes away from the site. This is not about hiding things from people, but rather part of the idea that nobody is bigger than the site.
But I appreciate your thoughts on it and am always open to questions, comments, criticisms, etc.
by David Fucillo on Jan 14, 2012 10:10 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Perhaps just 3 day ban
And not a permanent ban…if the problem continues then ban him forever.
I don’t blame him, but he did take it too far. Salary_cap just irked him
complicated matter
David Akers is the Tebow of kickers
by Grabtree15 on Jan 14, 2012 10:13 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
ban
He was suspended for three days three weeks ago. I’ve had countless conversations with him about this matter. I understand people can get frustrated, but when a person can’t control his behavior as a civilized human being should, I will not put up with it. I tried to work with him, but it was to no avail.
by David Fucillo on Jan 14, 2012 10:17 PM PST up reply actions
One last chance perhaps?
I don’t want to tell you how to run your blog but I don’t want this to hinder a happy day.
I usually disagree with Drew myself but at times he is extremely productive.
David Akers is the Tebow of kickers
by Grabtree15 on Jan 14, 2012 10:20 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Additional chances
I won’t post the lengthy and extensive emails that have gone between us. I promise you this is not a spur of the moment thing. This was an on-going issue. I agree that he was extremely productive, but I will not have this site held hostage.
by David Fucillo on Jan 14, 2012 10:22 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
It wasn't even really Fooch's decision.
He firmly grabbed the ban hammer and pulled it down. You have to understand just how much it takes for Fooch to ban someone. I share his banning philosophy, but when I came to this site I was all gung ho about it. I thought Fooch was a girly man he’s so against banning. Every ban comes with 30+ emails at least discussing it or trying to work something out.
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by James Brady on Jan 14, 2012 10:24 PM PST up reply actions
That is to say, Drew grabbed it and pulled it down on himself.
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it. ... Always a ninja
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by James Brady on Jan 14, 2012 10:25 PM PST up reply actions
agreed
Drew simply said what we all wanted to say,but then again, dropping F bombs are childish…
David Akers is the Tebow of kickers
by Grabtree15 on Jan 14, 2012 10:11 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
yeah, he just kept going too far and never let anything go
which prolonged the arguments which took over threads. I like Drew but he really needs to learn how to keep his anger in check.
by Andrew9erfan on Jan 15, 2012 7:52 AM PST up reply actions
Drew was also over at Canal Street...
Trying to encourage fans over there to come over here and stir up the pot. Crying about all he’s done for this site ans his being banned.
Total lack of class.
by ColoradoNiner on Jan 14, 2012 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
Didn't know all that
Even though he has been a major contributor, Fooch is right. He isn’t above the site. Sorry to see him go.
I saw that and it made me dad
he was trying to get csc members to come over here and troll salary cap. food has a vendetta. he even posted salary caps iep info over there. not cool
Sometimes you just have to look death in the face and say whatever man
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by operation carrot on Jan 14, 2012 11:11 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
/made me sad
Sometimes you just have to look death in the face and say whatever man
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by operation carrot on Jan 14, 2012 11:11 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Congratulate everyone
because we all just about “had a cow” at some point tonight
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
I think he'll come back using a proxy server
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 14, 2012 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
IP Address
That’s why I said proxy server. It’s really not that hard.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 14, 2012 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
Can't hurt to point it out ..
Here, their username is banned. But it’s easy for us to tell when they’ve made a new account, and especially with the new user waiting period, we can act accordingly.
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by James Brady on Jan 14, 2012 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
Even if they use a proxy?
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 14, 2012 11:18 PM PST up reply actions
No - just meant that it's not an IP ban, but the IP is tracked.
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by James Brady on Jan 14, 2012 11:19 PM PST up reply actions
Ah okay
It is possible to IP ban though, right?
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 14, 2012 11:20 PM PST up reply actions
In a DHCP world it's not really effective to ban a single IP address
The only type of user that would be effectively banned by that is one accessing the site from behind a NAT (i.e. business network computers) or one with a static IP. Trouble is, you could end up banning a whole network of legitimate users if you banned the external NAT IP of a large network.
TL;DR – it’s easier to ban their username and monitor for new accounts.
Ougadas on Vernon Davis and the anemic 49ers offense:
" Our best weapon (is) a 6’3" 250 pound ballerina with cinderblock hands..."
by See Jay on Jan 15, 2012 5:55 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I remember on draft day everyone was up in arms over the Culliver pick, and Drew was the only person who said it was a great pick.
Do what you gotta do though.
"I believe in you guys in the media. I believe that you will find a way to doubt this team. Just as long as what's written is written against us we'll be happy." - Jim Harbaugh
by SanFranciscoKnights on Jan 14, 2012 11:43 PM PST up reply actions
I actually liked and respected Drew...
…despite our disagreements. But his hatred of certain posters did kinda cross the line at points.
Yeah.
I don’t want to cast stones, because I know I’ve crossed the line once or twice myself. But it seems to me that Fooch does a good job of letting us correct ourselves. Crossing the line “once or twice” doesn’t get you banned.
Fooch has certainly earned my trust. If he says that was the only reasonable solution at this point, I trust him.
by Ronaldinho on Jan 15, 2012 9:29 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Well I definitely agree that after his comments yesterday he deserved to get punished. I didn’t know how far it went behind the scenes, so I wouldn’t have said banned, but he was saying some pretty extreme things, and I thought maybe he was just drunk
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by MichaelClutchtree on Jan 15, 2012 9:42 AM PST up reply actions
I like and respect Drew as well
I just think he lets other people’s negativity get to him too much and more recently it’s become a distraction. Maybe some time away will give him a chance to clear his head and calm it down a bit and hopefully one day he can come back and join back in. But I trust that Fooch gave Drew plenty of chances and warnings before he came to his final decision. In Fooch We Trust!
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by David Fucillo on Jan 14, 2012 10:02 PM PST up reply actions
Drew got banned for what?
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by manraj7 on Jan 14, 2012 10:19 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Both got banned or just drew?
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by manraj7 on Jan 14, 2012 10:53 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
yes it is he's a troublemaker
always looking to point out how much smarter he is than everyone else. Hated reading his comments/posts. Glad hes banned
please stop
This is not a topic that needs to be further discussed here.
by David Fucillo on Jan 15, 2012 1:36 AM PST up reply actions
Definitely is not.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
The last time
I watched a 9er game at work was 2002 Divisional Game… 31-6 IIRC… I kicked people out when they started taunting me.
Well, tonight, I screamed in front of customers, punched the tile wall, cursed, and threw my hat on to a griddle and left it there (Not a 9ers hat of course).
Well, i had my little 9er helmet on the Meatcase, and my Crabs jersey hanging up. Luckily I have a real job and this is just a secondary job for easy cash on the weekends.
WHOSE GOT IT BETTER THAN US?/????
Proud die-hard of the NFC West Champion San Francisco 49ers!
Whose got it better than us??? NOBODY!
by MetsKnicksRutgers on Jan 14, 2012 9:47 PM PST reply actions
We'll see if this win has shown the rest of the world we're for real huh?
All the GB fans saying I’m not worried. Great! Underestimate us, Please! Take us lightly. Add Freddy P. Soft to your squad next week.
Hell yes
I loved seeing on ESPN this morning 4-5 picking the saints.. and then Boomer of course picked us.
Proud die-hard of the NFC West Champion San Francisco 49ers!
Whose got it better than us??? NOBODY!
by MetsKnicksRutgers on Jan 14, 2012 9:51 PM PST up reply actions
Bills-9ers
SB for like 10 straight years. Hes a bills fan right?
Proud die-hard of the NFC West Champion San Francisco 49ers!
Whose got it better than us??? NOBODY!
by MetsKnicksRutgers on Jan 14, 2012 9:57 PM PST up reply actions
if there was a Bills-Niners SB
Boomer would probably die on air. Either that or he would have to change his pants
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Jaime Dukes picked us to win for some reason
and then promptly went on to trash us after we won anyways
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and on ESPN, so did...
Skip Bayless, Michael Wilbon (although he started wavering after Jaws was on PTI on Friday), and a couple others.
by LooseCannon79 on Jan 15, 2012 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
Same on FOX
only Michael Strahan picked the 49ers.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:14 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, and that was only because he wanted to catch Bradshaw in the picks. Otherwise he probably would have gone the same way as the others.
by Chaotic9erFan on Jan 14, 2012 11:19 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Green Bay is a frightening team. My football PTSD might not be able to take it.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 14, 2012 10:25 PM PST up reply actions
AMAZING game!!!
I don’t think i have cursed as much in a 4 minute (game time) span in my life lol All of the Alex bashers need to man up and take their tasty crow, and you know who you are…also, for next week i am making my bro in law (a dolphins fan) wear my extra jersey the ENTIRE game, because he wore it for the 1st half and the Niners had 4 TO’s, then he took it off and they only got 1 lol
That graph
Basically looks like the EKG of my heart at the end of the game.
Woo hoo!
by Deelron on Jan 14, 2012 10:01 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
GO 49ERS!!!
NFL Network is STILL humping Tebow’s leg! WTF!!
On another note, Stacey Dales…wow…
Let's giggity giggity Go 49ers!!!
by Kittles on Jan 14, 2012 10:04 PM PST via Android app reply actions
Great song choice
One of my fav songs of all time and this is the perfect time to play it… even though my kings played like crap today this niners victory made me not really care to much about that. Its still a good day
Alex Smith
I have been one of the few (and i mean few because I would take criticism by all my friends) that have supported Alex throughout his career here. I’ve honestly felt the issues he was having was more things that were out of his control. Different offensive coordinators and such. So Im very happy for Alex Smith today. He showed what he can do and is made of. In the playoffs everything is magnified, so that makes this even better. This guy is clutch. He showed everyone that he can throw with the best of them when needed and the reason why he hasnt because the team has not needed him too. But when they did he has come through all season long, and none bigger than this. This was is coming out party and we were all invited!!!!
by Johnveeskys on Jan 14, 2012 10:10 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
Because I feel the same way.
~In Heaven all the interesting people are missing~
by ~Yellow Fever~ on Jan 14, 2012 11:47 PM PST up reply actions
Hey, I'm happy to admit I was wrong about Alex
I thought he would never be able to take this team to the Promised Land, but today he showed that he now can, but Alex today is not the same QB he was even 12 months ago and we can thank Jim Harbaugh for believing in him and working his butt off to make him a better QB than I thought he was capable of becoming.
by suffrin9erfan on Jan 15, 2012 12:11 AM PST up reply actions
still stoked about the win
can’t sleep
by mtl9ers14 on Jan 14, 2012 10:18 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Alright...
I’m gonna go grab a couple drinks before getting some stuff together for the morning. I need something to take the edge off!
by David Fucillo on Jan 14, 2012 10:19 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Not already sauced?!?
I figured the wild finish would’ve had everyone drinking Jack straight out of the bottle.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:21 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
jack crown
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by James Brady on Jan 14, 2012 10:25 PM PST up reply actions
Assright!!!
Cuz Crowns are for Champions!
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:27 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
one of the best games
Alex whats up with the work shirt name tag and all?? I know many 49 faithfull have given you no love but we knew who you were?? ALL IS FORGIVEN St Alex. now just get the ring
Its the Blue Collar T shirt thing....
Crabtree did an interview on nfl network wearing the same type of shirt a few weeks ago.
by Johnveeskys on Jan 14, 2012 10:24 PM PST up reply actions
Harbs gave everyone on team and coaches work shirts with their names on it.. His brother had done the same...
"You have to reinvent yourself each year, ... What helped us was that there was some turnover each year." Bill Walsh...
Nickname for Alex Smith?
Corporal Comeback? Maybe “promote” him to Commander Comeback when they win the Super Bowl 3 weeks from tomorrow.
That’s right, I said “when they win the Super Bowl 3 weeks from tomorrow!”
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:25 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Phoenix?
Must’ve missed that one. It’s apt, but don’t like that it’s the same name as a division rival.
I think the whole rank (Corporal/Commander) Comeback moniker gives it a nice connection to the original Captain Comeback (Harbaugh) who helped Alex get here. Don’t you think?
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:30 PM PST up reply actions
Can always have more than one nickname.
I call Aldon Smith “The Cobra”. Others call him “99 Problems”, and still others call him “The Condor”. They all work nicely, in my opinion.
"Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer "extortion." The "X" makes it sound cool." - Bender Bending Rodriguez
Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
"Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon..."
I like that but
As many parallels as you can make with Harbaugh, I’d like Alex to have his own identity. Although it might be true, I don’t want people to think the Harbaugh is the only reason for Alex’s success. I’d like to think that Alex always had it in him. He was just treated like crap for 6 years.
I like that.
"Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer "extortion." The "X" makes it sound cool." - Bender Bending Rodriguez
Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
"Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon..."
I agree with The Phoenix
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 14, 2012 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
I like Corporal Clutch. Or Captain Clutch.
Something with Clutch in it to emphasize the meaning of when Harbaugh pointed at him in the locker room after the Detroit game and just said “Clutch!!”
by Johnveeskys on Jan 14, 2012 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
Ok so lets just start referring to him a Captain Clutch!!
by Johnveeskys on Jan 14, 2012 10:43 PM PST up reply actions
After
he wins the Super Bowl in 3 weeks
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:48 PM PST up reply actions
Captain Crunch
Because in crunch time, he comes through.
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by Tetsu on Jan 14, 2012 10:48 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
The "Soggy's"
won’t be sabotaging his Super Bowl coronation! Haha!
Sorry, just reminded me of the old cereal commercials.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:58 PM PST up reply actions
I formally declare
that Alex Smith’s name shall be “Sir Alex”. Done.
by musamonster on Jan 14, 2012 11:38 PM PST up reply actions
Does he get awarded peerage for
winning the Super Bowl? Then we must call him Lord Alex.
Make it so.
So much yelling
Watched the game with my brother and a friend of mine, all niners fans, and I will have to say I have never been so nervous ad excited for a game as I was today… What an emotional roller coaster! Wowow.. I’m sure you all know the feeling, but wow… Great times all, I’m too young to really remember much more than the end of Steve youngs career and then I hardly cared about football, but have always been a fan… Now that I’m 21, been rooting for the niners for a long time and finally I will get to experience their glory for myself…
Whew.. GO Niners!!!
by 40daysand49ers on Jan 14, 2012 10:26 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Gotta say, the Saints have some of the best fans I know.
Helps that they’ve won a Super Bowl in recent memory so they don’t feel like we crushed all their hopes and dreams, but most accept that it was just an awesome game, totally enjoyable and that the Niners didn’t “luck out”. Looking forward to the Superdome next year!
This
Seriously the classiest fanbase we have gone against all year.
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They are pretty good, but I think the Browns fans were the most awesome.
Had a great time interacting with them.
"Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer "extortion." The "X" makes it sound cool." - Bender Bending Rodriguez
Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
"Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon..."
Browns fans were great too
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It seemed like the Steelers and Ravens fans thought the worst of the Browns, to a degree I really couldn’t fathom. I mean I know it is in division, but those guys were so self-deprecating and genuinely funny.
I couldn’t understand how they (Balt/Pitt) had that much contempt for a team that hasn’t been relevant in their division at all.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:09 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, they were outstanding.
Maybe it’s different between them due to the divisional rivalry or whatever, but I thought the Browns fans were great. They were hilarious, and hanging out with them was the best time I’ve had on a SBN fan-site, other than Niners Nation of course.
"Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer "extortion." The "X" makes it sound cool." - Bender Bending Rodriguez
Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
"Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon..."
Agreed
The only people I saw really get into it were some saints fans and Drew… and we know how that turned out.
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 14, 2012 11:24 PM PST up reply actions
Just got home from the game
Im still on an emotional high from the game I can’t believe it I literally froze in shock when Vernon caught that td with 9 second I couldn’t believe it, greatest game I have ever been to ill remember this day forever cant believe we are only one win away from the Super Bowl
I never thought hugging complete strangers could be this fun
by 49erEmpire on Jan 14, 2012 10:31 PM PST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Niner fan out here in Chicago
and I don’t even get to watch them much on TV if ever as TV is dominated by Bears and Packers games (ugh) so typically I have to watch on stream. I have to say that this was such a great game and I was yelling and screaming the whole time. Fantastic win for the Niners and I’m so excited for them.
I heard that the National Anthem wasn’t that great at the stadium, so if you want to see a clip with what could be the most stirring rendition I’ve ever heard sung then check out Jim Cornelisen at the Bears game on 9/11 this year. Niners should bring him out to sing it if possible.
go Niners!!
LOL!!
AnthonyDavis76 I get annoyed when women cry bc theyre happy..and sure enough my big ass was out there crying smh lol.. Dreams coming true.. Unreal man
by agchee on Jan 14, 2012 10:37 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Even funnier!!
jstaley74 @AnthonyDavis76 #thingsthatareawkward our on field hug with u crying hahahah
Aw
I watched the game but I wish I would have seen the post-game locker room.
if anyone sees a link for it, help a brotha out!
Go niners! it was a good day.
"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they’re bigger than everybody else, and that’s what makes them the biggest guys on the field." ~ John Madden
not up yet check 49ers.com sometime tomorrow!
49ers 2012 Offseason: HELP WANTED at WR, DBs, & O-Line
by Giants49war on Jan 14, 2012 11:05 PM PST up reply actions
It was on NFL Network
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Intentionally inappropriate comments I made to some Saints fans this week.
1. Lady at the bank whose son is a Saint’s fan. – The Niner’s will go ball’s deep and really pound the T’aints!
2. To my best friend (Saints fan) whom I watch the game with – T’aints are going to get licked in San Francisco!
3. To my best friends wife who chimed in – T’aints are going to get creamed in San Francisco!
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:47 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
There were more
Some involving the words “butthurt” and “Violate”, but “sweat” would’ve been good too a la CB4.
I was surprised how many people I kept running into that were rooting for the Saints. Guess they were a bunch of bandwagoners.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:53 PM PST up reply actions
Never doubted
the outcome, and my faith was rewarded today, and it will be next week, and 2 weeks after that.
Number 6 is coming to San Francisco!
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:00 PM PST up reply actions
With 2 weeks hear all the "experts" and read all the stats
There was plenty of time to get worried, to get nervous, to have doubt. I’m with you, I never doubted that this team would win. The more I read, listened, watched, the more confident I was.
Lions last week
I was convinced after watching the Saints/Lions game last week.
The bad tackling and dropped INT’s by the Lions. The way the Saints couldn’t play defense, even at home.
i said to myself, “No way the Niners miss those tackles, or drop those INT’s! They should be able to move the ball and score on them easy too!”
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
+1 Exactly!
Had some NO friends that said you know you’re scared after see that game. You mean all those missed tackles and dropped INT’s?? Nope. Detroit’s D is no where Near the level as our 49ers.
One way to describe this, gentlemen....
“The Empire Strikes Back”
"Bears are crazy, Willie. They'll bite your head off if you're wearing steak on it."
by Blank x2 on Jan 14, 2012 10:51 PM PST via mobile reply actions
"Return of the Jedi"
Empire – better movie
Jedi – more accurate
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:55 PM PST up reply actions
Redwoods
Plus they filmed part of Jedi in Redwood Natl Park.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 10:56 PM PST up reply actions
I was crying
I was crying just like V. Davis did, went from almost heartbreaking to limitless joy
Nah he already grew a beard to cover his double chin
It’d be a shame to shave it off
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 14, 2012 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
Did anyone else think the throw to VD in the endzone was eerily similar to Young's throw to TO against the Packers?
Right after it happened, that’s immediately what I was reminded of. Especially when Vernon was bawling out on the sideline like TO. What a proud day.
"I believe in you guys in the media. I believe that you will find a way to doubt this team. Just as long as what's written is written against us we'll be happy." - Jim Harbaugh
by SanFranciscoKnights on Jan 14, 2012 11:06 PM PST reply actions
Alex was Clutch!
What makes this catch bigger than that one was that people knew Steve could make those kinds of plays. It was almost expected. Almost no one, excluding some here at NN, thought Alex would come through the way he did. Awesome!!
very similar
it would’ve been the exact same scenario if Crabtree caught the touchdown because bout TO and Crabtree had trouble catching the ball in their respective games
Level Lambeau
As special as an NFC championship game in SF would be, I’d rather the Niners go into Lambeau and punch’em in the mouth.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:19 PM PST up reply actions
That way you don’t have to hear all the fudge-Packer fans claiming that we wouldn’t have beaten them. Plus we’ve already beaten the Giants this season.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
Part of me wants to beat the best to win the SB
But the other part of me thinks that home field advantage is just as big in the next game as it was this game. The team has very little experience playing to cold weather games. They definitely haven’t won very many games, as far as I can remember, in cold environments.
Ravens
That’s who I’d want. A Super-Harbaugh-Bowl!
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:26 PM PST up reply actions
Built Tough
This team is built to win in tough environments both natural and artificial. I’m confident we would win in GB.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
Well...
When I think about it. There are some guys on our defense, the most crucial part of our team, that have played in those conditions. J. Smith, Whitner, Rodgers. I think the time slot will be huge if we play in Lambeau. Early game will obviously be a lot better than the late game.
In my view, we match up better with Green Bay.
I feel like we would be able to get more pressure on Rodgers, considering their banged up line (could be more healthy in a week). Additionally, It seems like the Giants have been bringing a ton of pressure lately from their defensive line, and I think our Oline would hold up better against the GB pass rush. I just think the Giants are hitting on all cylinders right now and it would be very difficult to beat them again.
"I believe in you guys in the media. I believe that you will find a way to doubt this team. Just as long as what's written is written against us we'll be happy." - Jim Harbaugh
by SanFranciscoKnights on Jan 14, 2012 11:31 PM PST up reply actions
Yep, games are usually won in the trenches, and the Gmen are peaking on both sides of the ball.
My gut says they are going to win tomorrow.
"I believe in you guys in the media. I believe that you will find a way to doubt this team. Just as long as what's written is written against us we'll be happy." - Jim Harbaugh
by SanFranciscoKnights on Jan 14, 2012 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
honestly
maybe I should just be OK that we beat whoever we need to as long as we get number 6.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:32 PM PST up reply actions
Either way, I feel good about our D
We’ve been able to shut down every running game, minus Lynch. We shut down Bradshaw and Jacobs already. I think our secondary is playing A LOT better now than the first time we played them. And with Captain Clutch, we can go score for score with their offense.
Our defense looked impenetrable for a couple quarters today.
I just hope the offense goes back to meat and potatoes early next week. I felt they were trying to get too cute for the first three quarters.
"I believe in you guys in the media. I believe that you will find a way to doubt this team. Just as long as what's written is written against us we'll be happy." - Jim Harbaugh
by SanFranciscoKnights on Jan 14, 2012 11:38 PM PST up reply actions
I actually liked what the offensive gameplan was
I just didn’t like the play calling and play calling at times. Crabtree has some drops at crucial times and the O-line struggled with diagnosing the blitz. But that might be more on the saints D doing a good job. But I agree that the offense needs to better capitalize on TO’s and they need make long sustaining drives that lead to TD’s, outside the last 4 mins of the game.
Drops – those are on Crabtree.
O-Line – well you can only block so many guys on a blitz
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
The drops didn't help, that's for sure.
There was a long stretch though where it was clear the Saints were blitzing every play and Alex couldn’t get rid of it fast enough. I don’t know how much that is on him not changing the play or the playcalling but it needs to improve.
"I believe in you guys in the media. I believe that you will find a way to doubt this team. Just as long as what's written is written against us we'll be happy." - Jim Harbaugh
by SanFranciscoKnights on Jan 14, 2012 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
I think the Saints did a good job on Blitz
I heard from one of the beat writers that the 49ers plays have a built in safety valve for blitz and that if a defense can figure out which WR it is, they can bottle up Smith in the pocket. I think the Saints figured that out and we able to bump and cover that safety valve for most of the game and forced Alex to hold it too long.
I agree with a lot of this
Still… Home field advantage must count for something. But on a hypothetical, neutral field, I think I’d rather face the Packers. But neither matchup will be easy.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jan 15, 2012 12:38 AM PST up reply actions
Just pure awesomeness.
A game that will be remembered for a long time, especially when talking about Alex Smith’s career. As we started the first drive, I said “Alright Alex, you gotta win this game.” And he succeeded. After the Saints scored again I had my doubts as to whether Alex could put together another drive. And he did. He proved all the doubters wrong today. Even my dad who never hesitated to put the blame all on Alex text me after I left his house “I am officially an Alex Smith fan.” I couldn’t help but smile.
No doubt that I threw Alex under the bus on more than one occasion as well and was still not 100% sure he was our QBOTF. I now fully stand behind keeping Alex Smith as our starting QB.
Aside from AleX’s clutchness, Vernon had the game of his career, Justin Smith should be DPOY, and our defense/special teams is #1 in the league, no doubt. I am the happiest I think I have ever been after a 49ers game and am fully confident that we are a Super Bowl team.
Who’s got it better than us??
indeed
My buddy (Saints fan) asked me if I thought we needed a “Tebow.”
I told him, “We don’t need Tebow. We’ve got Alex!”
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
If.....
I always wonder if Alex Smith had a COACH that believe in him and OC that actually knows what he doing, he will be decent NFL QB. I can finally say it loud and proud, I’m glad we kept Alex and grateful he stick around after all the media bashing he went thru
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 14, 2012 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
agreed
good coaching makes a huge difference to any team
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
Delanie Walker
I hope we can get Delanie Walker, he’s like our swiss army knife on passing and running plays
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 14, 2012 11:38 PM PST up reply actions
Monday
Wasn’t there something saying he’d likely be cleared by Monday?
by kailuakid9er on Jan 14, 2012 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
Re-evaluated on Monday and could be cleared
There is NO WAY that D-Walk sits out the next game. No chance. He plays and I bet plays well with some crucial plays on 3rd down.
The last 365 days or so have been pretty incredible
When you remember that it was a little over a year ago we won the Harbaugh sweepstakes. Which led to an all-time great draft. Then a signature win over Philly that turned the franchise around. Followed by more big wins over Detroit, NYG, Pitt, and Seattle. All leading up to today, the moment where they solidified themselves as a legitimate force and not just a cute story destined to go one-and-out.
Journey isn’t over yet, but in my wildest dreams I never could have imagined a year that this team was going to turn around THIS quickly.
feels like a heroes journey novel
we will have to go through the last two super bowl champions in our quest for super bowl gold
Sometimes you just have to look death in the face and say whatever man
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by operation carrot on Jan 14, 2012 11:21 PM PST via Android app reply actions
I wonder if Belichick had Brady punt
because he was taunting the Broncos?
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
According to Belicheck, they didn't want to risk something happening on the punt return (Mesko getting injured or something)
So in other words, he was definitely taunting the Broncos.
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 14, 2012 11:26 PM PST up reply actions
so risk injuring brady lol lame
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 15, 2012 12:49 AM PST up reply actions
Would probably be poetic justice for Belicheck
Hall of Fame Coach but also a Hall of Fame D***he.
Currently satiating my hunger for Kings basketball with a renewed focus on the NINERS
I think there will be an increase of #11 jerseys purchased after this win. Clutch!
by Cowtown Johnny on Jan 14, 2012 11:32 PM PST reply actions
when they cut to that shot of VD and Harbs hug and VD was crying
I cried. I don’t care. I’m 28 years old and I cried and it was so satisfying.
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
I was crying as soon as he caught it
I wont’ get into personal stuff, but the last few years have been rough. And not just with the team. This win has been the epitome of hard work and determination and faith. This team, this game, means a lot to me. And it all came out with the Catch III.
by agchee on Jan 14, 2012 11:38 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I was crying too
I was crying, screaming, jumping up and down in my L.A. neighborhood, my neighbors thought I was going to have a seizure
Haha. If there wasn't a game on, my neighbors would have thought someone was trying to kill me.
I was screaming like a wild banshee for three hours.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 15, 2012 12:13 AM PST up reply actions
The Saints threw it 63 times and rushed only 10, and still almost pulled it off.
I still don’t know why they didn’t try to get at least a semblance of balance on offense though.
"I believe in you guys in the media. I believe that you will find a way to doubt this team. Just as long as what's written is written against us we'll be happy." - Jim Harbaugh
by SanFranciscoKnights on Jan 14, 2012 11:46 PM PST reply actions
Sproles and Graham
Cause their no.1 weapon is Sproles and Graham, they both not really affectedly in the running game, plus they lost PT Brusier and Mark Ingram is hurt, those are their power backs
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 14, 2012 11:50 PM PST up reply actions
When we go to the Super Bowl i wonder if J Morg might be an outside chance of return??
It's all good!
I think he's on IR and that means you're done for the year.
"I believe in you guys in the media. I believe that you will find a way to doubt this team. Just as long as what's written is written against us we'll be happy." - Jim Harbaugh
by SanFranciscoKnights on Jan 14, 2012 11:50 PM PST up reply actions
And Delanie Walker
he’s our 3rd and down specialist
love it
Harbaugh: “They say you live or die in these games. We live. We move on and we move on in spectacular fashion.”
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
quick question
How do you attach or post a picture?
and I have to say that was an awesome game………….I could hardly keep up in here I had to let it go and give my love to the team….you folks are great… don’t know most of you butI feel it!
I sit and await always faithful to the giants
by luved the stick on Jan 14, 2012 11:56 PM PST reply actions
and?
if it’s in my computer what then? sorry I’m an old guy
thanks
I sit and await always faithful to the giants
by luved the stick on Jan 15, 2012 12:06 AM PST up reply actions
It has to be a pic posted online
If its on your computer, you have to post to another website first. Twitter, FB, etc. Then you copy and paste that web address into the window after you click the tree.
Email me if you still have trouble and I'll walk you through it.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 15, 2012 12:20 AM PST up reply actions
like I said
good folks in here………thanks
I sit and await always faithful to the giants
by luved the stick on Jan 15, 2012 12:45 AM PST up reply actions
Some of the better teams the Niners beat this year
The Seahawks
The Bengals
The Eagles
The Lions
The Giants
The Cardinals
The Steelers
The Seahawks (again)
and now
The Saints
The Saints, the purported #1 offense in the NFL.
Does anyone feel like, after beating the Saints, everything else is downhill?
NOT to take away from the Packers, certainly, but, even if they do play them….didn’t we just beat who was supposed to be the best? Packers don’t have as good of a defense, and, though Rodgers has been more efficient, their offense isn’t quite as prolific….Same with the Patriots.
Did we just beat the best, or not? Will it only get easier from here?
Think about it. The Niners just made it to the Top 4 in the NFL. Who is better than the Saints that will take the Niners out?
Wish I could agree with you
But isn’t that exactly what the Saints just did to us?? “Not worried about Det, not worried about SF, bring on GB.” Nope! Every game til the end will be harder and harder. Can’t get complacent or overconfident.
I know, any given Sunday
But what I’m saying, is there a downhill slant here? Or do the teams get better? Or is each game just “different”?
Tougher
GB would be tough. NY is hot. Baltimore, who I think will get to the SB, is a mirror image of us.
Ooooo! Just had a “Never Ending Story” flashback! Hahaha!
by kailuakid9er on Jan 15, 2012 12:10 AM PST up reply actions
The team has come a long way since then
One of the biggest problems that game was the O-Line. Don’t think they have the same problems, especially after this Blitz happy game. Their offense isn’t as good as the Saints.
I disagree
Short week, and we had to travel cross country, plus Chilo. I’m most scared of the Patriots among teams left.
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 12:25 AM PST up reply actions
I agree with your disagreement
But I don’t want to think that far ahead. Like the team, I want to focus on the next opponent. Don’t want to look past the Giants/Packers.
Careful, you're making an argument that one of the for remaining
teams isn’t to be taken so seriously….
I think the teams get better
Every team knows what the stakes are. They’re all as prepared as possible, ready to go physically and mentally. Although some teams don’t step up in the post-season like they did in the regular season, you can’t count on that being the case. Each game with be a lot tough than the last.
Nothing's easy
I know New Orleans is the Big Easy, but they certainly weren’t easily dispatched tonight. They still put a lot of yards and points on the board.
Each possible future opponent presents there own challenges, and will have gotten there for good reason (mostly), so I’m confident that the Niners will win it all in a few weeks, but nothing’s going to be “easy” even with one of those buttons from Office Max.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 15, 2012 12:07 AM PST up reply actions
Congrats you guys.
I’m drunk and pissed, but wanted to stop by and say that you guys played one hell of a game. Well played, fellas. Continue to kick ass in the playoffs.
Thanks
If you’re not home already we all hope you get there safely. Don’t drink and drive.
by kailuakid9er on Jan 15, 2012 12:00 AM PST up reply actions
Thanks man
You Saints fans are good people
Currently satiating my hunger for Kings basketball with a renewed focus on the NINERS
Tough loss
But thank you for being classy, and I am POSITIVE the Saints will continue to be in the post-season contest for years to come. You guys have a great team, and most of your fans have been pretty cool.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
by lottwasgangsta on Jan 16, 2012 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
last 15 minutes of the game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3PAoaDy0k8
I could watch it all day.
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
I've watched it about 50 times! lol
The crowd noise, the excitement, the emotion. Easily, the most EPIC game I’ve ever seen.
I'm going to be in the Philippines next week
so now I have to find out how to catch the NFC title game on a Monday morning on the other side of the world. But, hey… Tebow will be there to keep me company!
by musamonster on Jan 15, 2012 12:15 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Google streaming sports
Find a wifi connection. You’re golden
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jan 15, 2012 8:20 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Can't say this enough
I’m so proud of Alex and what he’s been able to do. I can say, with all honesty, I’ve never doubted that he could be the QB that we witnessed in this game. When the season ended last year, I was upset that Alex never got a chance to prove himself in SF because I thought for sure he was going elsewhere. I’m glad he stayed and is our QB. So happy for him!!
by agchee on Jan 15, 2012 12:19 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
need a tissue?
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 15, 2012 12:51 AM PST up reply actions
Haters gonna Hate
at least until AleX wins the Super Bowl. Then he’s the next Steve Young.
Currently satiating my hunger for Kings basketball with a renewed focus on the NINERS
One heck of a game for Alex
I’ve been ambivalent about Mr. Smith for years…he definitely has flaws, and I’ve done a facepalm about some of his decisions from time to time. But I also found myself defending him after Rocky Bernard turned his throwing shoulder into pulled pork and everyone (including NoWin) was calling him out for being, well, less than a man for not toughing it out.
I never doubted his intelligence, his toughness or his athletic ability…just his technical skills and ability to perform under pressure. After this year…and especially on Saturday…I won’t doubt the latter again. Not any more.
What Alex did…staging a go-ahead drive, not once, but TWICE…was nothing less than amazing. The bomb to Davis on the first drive was well-placed. The TD sweep not only showed Alex’s athletic ability but serious stones by the playcallers. (The NFL Primetime guys were frantically Tweeting about it, that’s how good it was.) Then came the last 2 throws to VD…on time, on target, giving a chance for VD to show off his athleticism and ability to take a licking at the goal line. Those were two big-time throws…and considering Brees was standing on the other sideline, that’s saying something.
It’s scary that 15 months ago, we were watching an error-prone, fumbling, beaten QB who was seconds away from being replaced by David Carr in a prime-time game…until VD urged Alex to stand up for himself. Well, Alex…you stood up again on Saturday, and I’m reasonably sure that a good chunk of the Faithful (myself included) are happy you decided to hang around 4949 Centennial for a while.
Here’s hoping we get to see what a full offseason of learning under Harbaugh can do…
by NinerEd on Jan 15, 2012 12:26 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Toughness
if Alex Smith was a Madden QB, his Mental Toughness should be 99, after Coach after Coach throw him under the bus.
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 12:29 AM PST up reply actions
For Carlos Rogers:
Next time dude is in the clear running for the TD right in front of you, but he’s too big to take down from behind, grab the jersey hard- even a horse collar for a penalty- or drop down and grab an ankle to trip him up.
Do whatcha gotta do!
Careless
I’m more concern about our DB running INT back with only a hand protecting the ball, I still remember how Rooney White pop out Nate Clemens ball last season, I rather get zero yards on INT return than fumble
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 12:35 AM PST up reply actions
Funny thing about that
Normally I’d be really upset but I think the coaches see that and make to corrections for next time. Details! That’s something that Nolan, Sing, & company would never do.
Singletary Style
Singletary:" I need to look at the film first" “I need to look at the film first”
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 15, 2012 12:42 AM PST up reply actions
what a game!
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
Me too, lots of screaming and jumping and whatnot
Then the Saints scored again, then he and Vernon did it again.
Even more, louder, screaming, and jumping
I was screaming for sure...
But it wasn’t in joy – it was GET DOWN YOU IDIOT! Glad it didn’t come back to bite us.
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 1:21 AM PST up reply actions
You know you can't do that, though
ESPECIALLY with the Niners’ D. You take the 6 points.
Seriously- has there EVER been a play where somebody deliberately did NOT score a touchdown when it was perfectly available to them- to take the lead back- and it was later called the correct decision. Come on, man.
Yes
There was one that the Eagles had I think, with DeSean Jackson, back when they still had football IQ. I think that with the kicker the Niners have, there was a lot better chance at that time that Brees would lead the Saints down the field than that Akers would miss a short FG. Let’s do some probabilities.
CHANCE OF WINNING IF ALEX SLIDES AT ONE
Assuming we can run the clock down to 0, there’s only one factor here – whether David Akers makes or misses a 19 yard field goal from the middle of the field. With the magnitude of the situation, I think there’s about a 5-10% chance of that happening. That means we have at least a 90% chance to win.
CHANCE OF WINNING WITH THE TD
There’s probably a 60% chance we get two. If we say that Drew Brees has about a 50% chance to get the Saints a TD, we’re tied 30% of the time and down 20%. If we’re tied, we have about a 50% chance to win the game. If we’re down, there are a TON of probabilities here depending on the Saints drive and whether they go for 2, but let’s say we have a 20% chance to win. That means that with the TD, we have around a 69% chance to win.
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 3:07 AM PST up reply actions
I think if I had to make the call, I still take the touchdown and rely on my defense. A bobbled snap, bad handoff, blocked fg attempt. Its a playoff game, take every point you can get and hope your defense steps up.
The thing is, as well
I really like our defense. The only reason I have them scoring a TD at 50% is because Brees is entering that ‘QBs who WILL beat you if you give them enough time’ club with Manning, Brady, and some others. With these QBs, it doesn’t matter if you’re the ’85 Bears – they WILL beat you. Let me just say, 50% chance is not what I was thinking when they got the ball back – it was, how much time will we have to come back and kick the field goal when Brees gets this TD?
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 15, 2012 3:16 AM PST up reply actions
I basically just don't think you can ever give up a touchdown
Honestly, I can’t really argue with what TLB’s saying, but there’s something very unnatural about just stopping at the 1 and then kneeling for three downs, to then kick a field goal. In theory, it actually works- but if something goes wrong, Harbaugh’s in an ish-ton of trouble.
yes, it was
I remember because I had him on my fantasy team. Just score damn it! lol
by Andrew9erfan on Jan 15, 2012 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
so let me get this straight
2011 Saints = elite team
2011 49er’s beat Saints in epic divisional playoff game in a tremendous fashion
Question;
If the above observations are indeed facts, then what does that make the 2011 S.F. 49ers NFL team?
Another question;
WHOOOO’S Got It Better Than US?
"Let It Roll"
Here's to the next step..
Just two more wins.
I understand the Saints deserve some of the blame for the turnovers, but ‘what ifs’ mean nothing at this point. You can say if they didn’t have as many, they’d have won easily. You can say we could of scored more off those turnovers and it wouldn’t of mattered. Not a perfect game or close to it… but wow.
Chris Culliver
I died at 0:11 when chris culliver pops in…. Dude makes me so happy.
Oh and how sweet
is it to watch the niners not only beat the saints but do it in a shoot out
Dang , Drew was one of the few that actually knows about Football on this site ... !!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!
yea.. too bad.. he really knew the draft class's that were upcoming...
Next man up!!!
"You have to reinvent yourself each year, ... What helped us was that there was some turnover each year." Bill Walsh...
I'll prolly be next , there's some here that have a real hard - on for me ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!
Niners fan from Montreal
That was the greatest game of football I’ve ever seen. I don’t get to see many 49ers games and I haven’t been able to see them in the playoffs since I was 10 (comeback vs Giants made me a fan). This game was the first playoff game they’ve played in since I’ve begun to follow them.
This game made the wait worth it. GO NINERS!
New Harbaugh Family motto
Who DAT think they got it better than us?
What a headline
Last night after coming home from m Old Man’s house, after watching the game with friends, then enjoying the pandemonium that was the Mission district last night. I came home and eagerly flipped open my lap top to check NN. And the first headline was:
I’m In A Glass Case of Emotion!
it was great, I just started laughing with tears welling up in my eyes.
I don’t post that often-I think my last post was defending VD when people were complaining he dropped to many passes, HA!- Anyways I just wanna say that it’s been a pleasure to have this site, and a pleasure to read the comments and posts from so many knowledgable and dedicated 9ers fans. It’s been a pleasure all season, and no matter what the rest of this season holds for our home town team, I’m forever a fan, empathizer, sometime contributor, and reader of Niners Nation.
Oh yeah…
Who’s Got It Better Than Us?
-I lost my voice yesterday shouting that at people who were sometimes only a couple feet away from me :)
It's about the team, the team, and the TEAM!
by Orion49 on Jan 15, 2012 12:42 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
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