49ers Vs. Giants: Happy Hour With Harbaugh, Fangio, Roman And Smith
by David Fucillo on Jan 19, 2012 11:35 AM PST
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PrintThe 49ers will hold four press conferences today as they get ready for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Head coach Jim Harbaugh will once again be available and he will be followed by DC Vic Fangio, OC Greg Roman and DE Justin Smith.
I think Justin Smith will be the most informative of the four, as he can break down the opposing team pretty well. Whatever the case, if you are looking for some mid-day entertainment, I've posted a live stream after the jump. It begins at approximately 11:50am PT. It will be available via the stream after the jump, or at 49ers.com or CSNBayArea.com.
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FINALLY GET TO SEE ONE
And when we win, we want to dominate. We want to take guys out. We want to hurt guys. We want to win. We just want to dominate, hit them in the mouth. - Rathman
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Is anyone talking?
And when we win, we want to dominate. We want to take guys out. We want to hurt guys. We want to win. We just want to dominate, hit them in the mouth. - Rathman
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I think the most interesting story line of the week...
for me anyway, is the fact that Chryst called the plays during the 2:00 minute drill against the Saints. Is Roman expendable?
Matt Cain is better than you, but apparently not cool enough for Showtime.
by homegrowntalent on Jan 19, 2012 12:10 PM PST reply actions
I don't look at it that way...
To me, football is just as much of a team sport from the coaching aspect as it is from the playing aspect. I love the fact that there’s no ego coming from the brain-trust in play calling.
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by LooseCannon79 on Jan 19, 2012 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
It's a nice change of pace.
Instead of no one on the coaching staff that can call a decent play, like during the Nowin and Singletary eras; now we have multiple people who can call game-winning plays.
How the tables have turned.
Matt Cain is better than you, but apparently not cool enough for Showtime.
by homegrowntalent on Jan 19, 2012 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
I wonder if that helps vs. opponent film study
Like, other teams have a hard time getting a good grasp on the playcalling?
I know I'm a bit late on this
but that was Roman and it was genius. My neighbor was over watching the game with us and right before that play he said. “I would call a bootleg right here.” True story.
This is a coaching team
It’s not a competition. These guys have been working together quite a while. Harbaugh is not a dictator like Sing or Nolan or most HCs. Harbaugh takes credit for nothing and he can change the call at any time, as can Alex. This really isn’t about individual credit or narcissistic need. That’s why and how it works. One guy suggests one call or series of calls and they all have input. The players have bought into this as well, they are all about he team, and winning.
Greg Roman's nickname with Geep is "G-Ro", haha
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
I got a laugh out of that too when he said that
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by LooseCannon79 on Jan 19, 2012 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
Hello!
My account has finally been activated, so I wanted to say hello to all the 49ers fans here.
I have a Russian background (as you can probably tell by my username…), so I was never into football, but the Niners’ recent success has forced me to start exploring the world of football. While I am still mostly clueless, I understand a little bit about the sport, and I managed to watch some of the game vs. the Saints and understand a little bit of what was going on.
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself. I am a college student (freshman doing Pre-med/Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology major) in Georgia, but I grew up in the Bay Area. I am a huge Sharks fan, and I follow the SF Giants somewhat. And now…I am hoping to start following the 49ers a bit more.
I would really appreciate if you guys “prepared” (I think that’s the appropriate word to use?) me a little better for the game this weekend. Please let me know what I should read up on or just throw out some stuff that I should know/remember for the game.
Thanks so much in advance guys!
Sincerely,
-Dmitriy
GO NINERS!
Go Sharks!
Welcome Dmitriy
Stick around – you’ll learn a lot about the game hanging out on these boards.
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by LooseCannon79 on Jan 19, 2012 12:17 PM PST up reply actions
Just start reading through the articles posted here
Fooch and all the other Niners Nation writers post some great information all throughout the day, every day. It’s a great way to get caught up for the game this Sunday. Major kudos to them for being so on top of things and keeping all of us informed.
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
Howdy
It also wouldn’t hurt to jon Big Blue View. It’s the Giants team version of this kind of blog. Other fans post/follow/study/obsess about their teams just as much as we do, and it is sometimes neat to get a viewpoint from what the other teams’ fans are seeing about our team.
Let's giggity giggity Go 49ers!!!
by Kittles on Jan 19, 2012 1:35 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Welcome to the boards!
I hope you discover what a great sport football is and there is no better place to do that than here.
Also, great choice with the Niners!
Thanks! Could you do me a huge favor?
Is there an article/fanpost/fanshot here that quickly goes through the basics of football, the 49ers players, etc.?
FTF has this big post in the archives that sums up everything you need to know about hockey for newbie fans.
I am a newbie football fan, so does that exist at Niners Nation?
Thanks again!
Go Sharks!
I don't know of anything like that at Niners Nation, unfortunately
I hate to send you off to a wikipedia article, but it does give you all the basics. Until you have somebody sit down and say, “these are the rules of football” I think the sport is kinda hard to get into. Once you’ve got that, though, you’ll be absolutely hooked. That’s what happened to me!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_football
And you can always make a fanpost and ask anybody here if you’ve got questions, I’ve learned a lot from reading other people’s comments too.
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
I don't think so....
lesson 1. Defense.
Our defensive front is like a line comprised of Franzen, Thornton, and Lupul. Power forwards who attack with the hope of drawing physical double teams.
Willis and Bowman would be like Lidstrom paired with Sergei Zubov. Skilled guys who are very very fundamentally sound.
Having an OLB like Aldon Smith is like having a solid shot from the point. When the puck gets to Boyle up top, he’s gonna let it rip. Likewise, when the Niners defense sees a pass play coming, Aldon is able to tee off on the quarterback.
Defensive secondary is a unit within itself. Almost like a PK unit. You want to have a group of guys that understand spacing, angles, and play with speed. Your PK can not overcompensate or else they get out of position. In the defensive secondary, players are held accountable to the unit by being in the right place and knowing when the other guy is playing in a zone or against a man.
oh geez…i now know that i can go on alll day. i really love hockey, so it’s easy to make parallels, but it’s also over-simplifying the game a bit. let me know if this helps or makes you more confused!
but before I try to understand that even more...I will read up on the links posted above...
they’re a bit more basic – this is a bit more advanced. Thanks so much though.
Also, thanks El Dorado for the links. :)
Go Sharks!
Here's another one: "Beginner's Guide to Football"
from NFL.com — http://www.nfl.com/rulebook/beginnersguidetofootball
No pictures though. It’d probably be better with some pictures.
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
I've been a (huge) football fan my whole life....
and i’ve never learned as much about the game as i have while visiting this site. the writers are good, the posters are good, the topics are good.
and like hockey, the fans here are really into the strategy of the game- so i know you’ll appreciate that.
and sorry for the double post, but do you know the answer to my question above? ^^^^
The one that’s in response to neder? Thanks
Go Sharks!
Welcome
this may sound silly but if you can get a football video game and just play for a while. I don’t know if that will work but it may help you understand what is going on.
And as with everything just dive into the all mighty google. If you hear a term you don’t understand google it and see where it leads you.
I have a hard tome remembering which wide receiver is the flanker. So I looked that up the other day and that led me to look up several things going all the way back to the invention of the forward pass. When I start looking into this type of thing I really end up enjoying what I learn.
But if you have any questions feel free to ask.
Can you imagine a little kid just standing there and getting picked on. They get rocks thrown at them. Spit on them. Alex’s just one of those guys, he’s been there. I just wish him all the best. I want to see him successful. I just want to see all good things happen to that guy. Because he is a warrior.-VD
Privyet Dmitriy, and dobro pozhalovat to NN.
Since I’m from Germany, I have had the problem/pleasure of introducing “outsiders” to American football quite a couple of times. What I found out is: You can talk and explain all you want, but there is nothing like having somebody actually watch the game with a knowledgable person at his side.
What I would suggest is the following: Go to a place that has the AFC Championship Game on TV. Find somebody who’s following the game. Preferrably not somebody who is a fan of the Ravens or Patriots – they might be too caught up in the action.
Maybe you can find somebody with a Bulldogs hat or a Falcons jersey – those are the types of people I would look for. If you can find a guy who’s there with his wife or girlfriend – great. They will be helpful because they don’t want to look like a [site decorum] in front of their girl. Explain your situation and ask them if it’s okay if you have some questions during the game. After going through the AFC game that way, you should be well equipped to watch and enjoy the 49ers.
And have fun as a Niners fan – it’s a great time to be one, that’s for sure.
Like Greg Roman
He gives nice precise answers about the defense, and players on that side of the ball
"I hate it! It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands in the air."
Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
Me too, I always enjoy his press conferences.
Vic Fangio, too.
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
I have down-talked Roman countless times in game threads
And while I still believe his game calling is questionable at times I just wanted to say I like how he handles himself with the press. Really on-point, explains his answers well, doesn’t avoid questions.
I like how Harbaugh is spending so much time pumping up Akers
I have a feeling this game is going to come down to who has the most clutch kicker on a sloppy day
Matt Cain is better than you, but apparently not cool enough for Showtime.
by homegrowntalent on Jan 19, 2012 12:23 PM PST reply actions
I love how loose Harbaugh is
Not uptight at all, going into the biggest coaching game of his career. It’s no wonder the rest of the team is so calm, cool and collected. They’re learning from one of the best.
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Harbaugh -- "We're not into answering questions"
Bahahahah! Oh, we know, Jim, we know.
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
I know, this whole week he's had the best press conferences of the whole season
Much more relaxed, much less annoyed at the reporters.
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
Beautiful!!
“We’re not into answering questions!”
Classic Harbaugh
by doyoufeellucky on Jan 19, 2012 12:26 PM PST reply actions
I may have to add that to my sig!
:)
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by LooseCannon79 on Jan 19, 2012 12:29 PM PST up reply actions
Every time I watch one of his pressers
I come away just so stoked that this dude is the head coach of the team I root for.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
So this.
Matt Cain is better than you, but apparently not cool enough for Showtime.
by homegrowntalent on Jan 19, 2012 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
LOL!
And now he’s SOLICITING questions when the media director is trying to get him off the podium. CLASSIC!
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No joke
I’m a big dude – used to work as a night club bouncer. But I wouldn’t want that guy pissed at me…lol
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by LooseCannon79 on Jan 19, 2012 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Harbaugh playing meteorologist is hilarous...
‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning’ = classic! And then he pulls out an admiral’s quote…Harbaugh’s the man.
"The principle is competing against yourself. It's about self improvement, about being better than you were the day before." ~Steve Young #8
I almost expected him to do a little “Argh, matey!” at the end, there.
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
Admiral Halsey
I live on 49th street and Halsey.
I think it’s a sign……
D’oh! Try refreshing the page?
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
I'm watching on CSN Bay Area...
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by LooseCannon79 on Jan 19, 2012 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
Red in the morning, Sailor's warning
Haha, Harbaugh really relished using this analogy for the coming bad weather. That smirk on his face!
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
Anyone else think...
That when his playing career’s done…he’d make a great D-line position coach? This guy is REALLY football smart all the way around.
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Hope so. Someone with his level of talent and experience needs to pass it on.
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
anyone know if that QB bootleg run was an audible by Alex or just the play that was called?
it was absolutely genius, I mean who saw that coming?
Chryst called the Vernon Post game winner...
I hadn’t heard that he called the QB keeper
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by LooseCannon79 on Jan 19, 2012 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
Oh right I got confused
Not sure who called the QB keeper. Roman I think. I’m pretty sure it was not audibled.
he called all of the last plays
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 19, 2012 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
That's the impression I got from Coach!
Harbaugh -- "We're not into answering questions"
by Critical Roach on Jan 19, 2012 1:23 PM PST up reply actions
Roman said it was called.
He also said that if the Saints were overload blitzing to the side they were trying to run it to, it would have been over quickly.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
They had set that play up perfectly
If your the Saints your blitzing the weakest part of the line which is the right side. Perfect play call for the situation being 3rd and 8 especially when they had nobody in the backfield.
"I hate it! It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands in the air."
Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
I'm just going by what Roman said.
Clearly, he made the same assumption of where they would blitz as you did. But he did qualify it as a 50-50 proposition, noting that if the Saints had been overload blitzing to the other side it would have been snuffed out quickly.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
And as you can see, it's a happening place deep in the offices of CSN Bay Area
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
Advantage in the rain
Hey guys, if it turns out to be a monsoon bowl this weekend, who has the advantage?
by LonelyNINERfrom-alabama on Jan 19, 2012 1:07 PM PST reply actions
Home field is for the advantage.
No turf cuts on Sunday!
Harbaugh -- "We're not into answering questions"
by Critical Roach on Jan 19, 2012 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
Would be nice
If the Niners pick up Nicks :D
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 19, 2012 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
I doubt
that they will pick up any high-priced FA. I expect them to have some success in resigning some of their own FAs and try to get a good bargain in a veteran, big-bodied WR, a la Bowe.
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