49ers Vs. Giants, NFC Championship Game: SF Has Been Preparing For This Since Jim Harbaugh Came In
by James Brady on Jan 21, 2012 2:30 PM PST
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PrintWhen Jim Harbaugh was hired, much was said about the West Coast Offense and how he'd be bringing it to the San Francisco 49ers. Now, he did bring it here and has implemented it in one iteration, but one thing we've only started to see recently was very important to its execution: getting the ball out quickly. In a nutshell, the WCO is situated to get the ball out quickly to your playmakers so they can, you know, make a play. Against the New York Giants on Sunday, it will be more important than ever for the 49ers to get that football out quickly.
The New York defense has been vastly overrated over the past few weeks, and that includes myself. I've talked about how good they are, especially considering the fact that hey disrupted the Green Bay Packers. But everyone has an off day, and the Packers were clearly not playing their best football. Then again, everyone has an on day as well, and the Giants do have several playmakers. But they were ranked in the bottom of the league in pass defense (29th), rush defense (19th) and points allowed (25th).
Sure, the Giants can be "on" again and have a great game against the 49ers, but San Francisco should be confident and if the offense continues its rate of progression, Alex Smith will be getting the ball out quickly and, unlike the first contest, Frank Gore is 100 percent healthy and ready to go. About the only thing the Giants do exceedingly well on defense is get to the quarterback, and that's why the WCO moniker of "put the ball in the hands of the playmakers" is more important now than ever. Smith needs to take a couple steps, find his man, and rocket the pass in there like he did against the New Orleans Saints.
New York's defense ranked third in the NFL with 48 sacks. There are far too many threats on the Giants' defense to take them lightly, but luckily, the 49ers have been preparing for this kind of matchup since Jim Harbaugh signed on the dotted line.
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Unleash Alex Smith
I think the Niners have been waiting for the playoffs (or at least as long as they could) to unleash their passing game. I remember around mid-season, one of the coaches said something about it being out of the bag and that they were trying to hide it. I think they wanted everyone to think that they were a run first team. When in fact, they were just trying to set up the big passing plays. It became evident to me, when Gore started to get less than 100yrd rush games after a 5 game streak of over a 100. It was during WAS game when I first noticed Smith calling and changing plays at the line. A few delay of game calls was the result. I think Harbaugh used that game and succeeding games vs “weaker” teams to get Smith some practice.
by ninjaap on Jan 21, 2012 2:43 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
they're not going to change anything major in game #18
I fully expect this game to follow the exact same format of every 49er game this year unless something weird happens causing them to be behind by a lot before the 4th quarter.
The game isn't played in your mind's eye. Stop telling me what you don't "see."
by whistlingmountain on Jan 21, 2012 3:53 PM PST up reply actions
I got a GIF for that!
Giants by 17 over GB, take it to the bank!
Giants by 10 over SF, take it to the bank!
by Fester McDougal on Jan 21, 2012 5:24 PM PST up reply actions
Great article.
And I agree, the Giants defense has been praised a little bit too much since their defeat of the Green Bay Packers. It’s funny, most Giants fans cite the incomplete would-have-been touchdown pass late in the game during week 10 as their excuse for not beating us the first time, but when one mentions the fact that the Green Bay Packers had 6+ uncharacteristic drops (one in the endzone) and two missed wide-open passes from Rodgers they scoot that to the side and credit the Giants defense for their victory. You said it correctly, the Packers had an off day…let’s not give much of that credit to the defense.
Let's giggity giggity Go 49ers!!!
by Kittles on Jan 21, 2012 2:48 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
this
And let’s not forget their offense coordinators sons body was found in a river that week. Definitely think this played a part in their offense being off
by Since'89 on Jan 21, 2012 3:50 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
The reason the Giant D
is not ranked highly is that Pro Bowl DE Justin Tuck has been out for 4-5 weeks and is just getting back to full fitness
Pro Borl DE Uemyeora has been injured most of the season and is back for the last 4 weeks
If you take 2 pro-bowlers out of any Defense, they might drop 10-15 spots in Defense ranking, that is not out of the ordinary
Lets not forget that in week Ten ...
… Eli had his best start in his CAREER on his first Two drives 12 – 14 120 yds , yet he only came away with Six points …!!
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 ...!!
New York’s defense ranked third in the NFL with 48 sacks……..but luckily, the 49ers have been preparing for this kind of matchup…..
…..by allowing Alex Smith to get pressured all season for most of his career.
Seriously, I see Alex’s experience under pressure as a big plus on the Niners side against the strong giants’ pass rush. He’s shown he can be patient and not allow pressure to lead him into making poor decisions.
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by cybermaldonado on Jan 21, 2012 2:49 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
WCO?
I don’t think Harbaugh would have been well received had he announced that he would be running Coach Sing’s offense, albeit much more effectively. This team was pretty much drafted to run the ball, and coach played to our strengths. I’m not sure what a WCO even is anymore. I think it started with the quick, short accurate throws counting on YAC because that’s the kind of passer Joe was. Accurate. Anyways, the NYG are the second best team in the NFC so the Niners are going to bring it. No doubt. We surprised them the first game, and I bet we surprise a lot of people tomorrow. I’m a little worried about Hochuli, but we’ll see… Let’s Go Niners!
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
Yes.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
The SF native himself
- SF GIants Baseball 2011 = *sigh* Home of 6 World Series Titles
- SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ??? Home of the 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
- WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US???? NOOOOOOOOOOBODYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- A fan of the Warriors and Lakers.
They're running a variation of the WCO with an emphasis on a power running attack, as Harbaugh has basically always ran.
That’s why I said “an iteration”
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Yes. I'm not arguing with you.
I’m just questioning people’s expectations of what a WCO even means.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
In so many words, it's a dynamic and quick offense.
In a perfect world, we want to exploit Davis mis-match, get Crabtree the ball on short passes and move Alex around. There might not be any true WCOs in the NFL anymore, in regards to the way it was originally run, but the principles that guide it are a winning formula in the NFL.
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I understand that, and I agree.
My only point was, when Harbaugh came here and stated that we would be running the “WCO” I think a lot of people in their mind thought back to the glory days and envisioned the return of #16 and #80, etc. I think most offenses nowadays want to exploit mismatches, hit quick slants, etc. This is the legacy that Coach Walsh et al has given us. So yeah, again I apologise if my post came across as arguing or questioning. I was basically saying that Harbaugh’s announcement heralding the return of the WCO was more PR than anything. My opinion.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
They are developing towards traditional WCO
I think that is what Harbaugh has been doing all year. First half of the season it was power run. Second half of the season had more emphasis on the passing game. I think they ran a lot so they can set up the passing game. Now in the playoffs, it’s obvious they can run the WCO no problem. Its what I saw last week vs the Saints. Seriously, how many times during the game (during the 2nd and 3rd Qrtr when they were getting 3 and outs) did you ask yourself, why don’t they go back to the run? By next season, they will be a well balanced team in the traditional sense of the WCO.
I agree
And so much of the passing game is predicated on timing and that takes a LOT of repetitions. I see Alex being head and shoulders above what anyone would have previously believed next year.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
I will agree that it was more PR, while still being a legitimate statement.
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it. ... Always a ninja
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It was legit.
And another example of Harbaugh’s command of the situation as well. Both.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
Ummmm , we are back in the glory days ... NFC Championship game , doesn't get any more Glorious then that ...!!
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 ...!!
WCO-WEST COAST WIN-SUPER BOWL BAYBEH!!!
- #15 #11 but more importantly is #46 he had a big game last time and we need an even bigger game from him now. Let’s not forget that this will be his first playoff game, he is going to be hyped up. Crabtree or how I call him Sticky Fingaz, he will have a great game. He feels horrible for those drops he had and I will bet my life that he will destroyed the lil giants with the YAC. We will see glimpses of jerry rice, yes I said it and I sure as fudge mean it.
by BUDDED420 on Jan 21, 2012 2:53 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I'm going Brett Swain
He almost (kinda sorta almost) made that long catch at the end of the Saints game. He was probably held on the play- but, at any rate, I think he will learn from that experience and have like a 50+ reception for a TD this week.
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by cybermaldonado on Jan 21, 2012 2:57 PM PST up reply actions
Brett Swain huh?
Yeah I can see that. Hey u know he’s under the radar and yeah he almost did have that long bomb last Saturday, but almost doesn’t cut it. Whoever executes wins, simple as that. I have faith in our coaches and in their game plan, the players just need to execute it correctly.
by BUDDED420 on Jan 21, 2012 3:25 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I saw one slow dude on that play.
I don’t think Alex was used to a receiver by that slow and so the throw was just barely too far.
meh it wasn't that he was slow
it looked more like he was jogging to start the play (because the ball is rarely thrown his way) but then realized Alex was throwing it and tried to catch up (and was held)
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 21, 2012 6:53 PM PST up reply actions
Hell yeah!
I’m excited for Walker’s return. His pressence, along with VD should greatly improve the running game and missdirections.
Defense wins championships!!!
U can’t deny the giants front 4 are beast, but everything we’ve been through has taught us how to survive the pressure. We have a beat called Justin smith that won’t be denied. 99 problems will keep Eli paranoid and jumpy. Patrick Willis will have to bring it to his old teammate. I hope ray ray can play without problems. We can’t forget about our heavy hitters in the backfield. So the lil giants can talk all that shizzel they want to pump themselves up but the Niners get pumped up putting them hits on the the enemies. (Enemies just for Sunday, relax)
by BUDDED420 on Jan 21, 2012 3:18 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
America's Game: The 49ers in 1988
Was watching 49ers: The 1988 Season on NFL channel. That was my second year of following the Niners. I was reminded that back then fans were ready to run Steve Young out of town when he came into sub for Montana and had a couple of bad games.
Joe’s locker room speech to the team after the Divisional win against the Vikings and the week before the NFC Championship game against the Bears sent chills down my spine. I also noted that even back then, Singletary was talking about watching film!
Lots of similarities on how Walsh and Harbaugh kept the focus of all the players on The Team.
OT: CBS reporting that Joe Paterno is near passing
really sad that the scandal tainted his legacy.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
terrible. a terrible way to go.
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:26 PM PST up reply actions
I feel for him
I did not ever not will I ever follow Penn state football, but I can respect and admire a good coach when I see one, and I feel like the heat he took from the scandal was undeserved. Maybe he made a mistake, maybe he really didn’t know, either way there’s no way he was intentionally hiding something like that… I still think equally as high of him and hope that his memory is not completely ruined by that…
by 40daysand49ers on Jan 21, 2012 4:43 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Okay
So the Giants D is overrated you say the last 4 weeks. So lets take a look at those Teams they have shut down.
Jets #21 Offense- agreed horrible Offense
Dallas #11 Offense- ummm better than average i would say
Atl #12 Offense- see Dallas comment
GB #1 offense- please dont bring up drops unless you plan on also talking about the Refs an the blown calls in that game.
S.F.- #18 Offense- Will have to wait till tomorrow to find out what happens.
But i would Argue that Dallas Atl and GB all have better weapons on Offense except RB only RB i would say is close is Turner. But IMO its not that Close I am a huge Gore fan cause hes from THE “U”
I am looking forward to a great game
Just like your
Regular season defense I wouldn’t put alot of stock into our regular season offense
both teams have shown that they are bringing everything.
Chris Canty said it best, this is not for the meek or mild-hearted. This is going to be a bloodbath. I’d expect nothing less. I’m tearing my hair out in anxiety.
24 HOURS!
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:24 PM PST up reply actions
I hear
you BBI i cant wait im going nuts here
I got a GIF for that!
Giants by 17 over GB, take it to the bank!
Giants by 10 over SF, take it to the bank!
by Fester McDougal on Jan 21, 2012 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think it's possible to overrate the NYG.
They are very, very good. I think the Niners are being underrated personally. I’m looking forward to the game as well. Looks to be a good one.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
Right, you shut down offenses that are not predicated on getting the ball out quickly.
Green Bay is a high-flying offense, while Atlanta is a team that loves to let things develop. Same with Dallas, they like to give Romo tons of time to throw. The 49ers are the only team on that list who have an offense designed to get the ball out quick, thus negating (or combating, rather) the New York pass rush.
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Right now, I don’t know that the 49ers offense is designed to be a quick passing team. Rather the O-Line’s inconsistencies force it.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
It’s a little bit of both. Look at the plays we’ve won games on. Quick slant to Crabtree, quick slant to Walker, the quick pass to Davis against the Saints.
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it. ... Always a ninja
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You mean when ESPN ranks them as the best defense playing this weekend that’s not over rated?
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by cybermaldonado on Jan 21, 2012 3:28 PM PST up reply actions
when did ESPN say that? Whoever said that was obviously wrong.
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:29 PM PST up reply actions
The entire crew on some show I was watching a few days ago. Maybe ..1st and 10..? Had Bruschi on it is all I remember.
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by cybermaldonado on Jan 21, 2012 3:32 PM PST up reply actions
Needles to say Bruschi has been on almost every ESPN show lately lol
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by cybermaldonado on Jan 21, 2012 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
Well it hasn't been the first time Teddy Bruschi's messed something up.
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by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
Well
Alot of fans on this board have said that the REG season matters. Me Personally dont care about the reg season. However to say the Giants are overrated on D with what they have done is just not accurate
they are good but im just sayin...
Honestly ATL sucks, they are a good team but always choke in the playoffs. I think everyone knew the giants were gonna win, especially at home. Now I watched the first GB vs NYG game (great game by the way) and thought u guys had it won but….. Anyways the second game I will agree that the refs had some really, really, really bad calls (kind of fishy actually) but u guys did what u guys had to do. GB does not have the best D’ and I don’t know how they dropped that many passes. You can also add the death of the OC’ son. Look u guys played a great team that practically beat themselves.
by BUDDED420 on Jan 21, 2012 3:37 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Don't think the Pack beat themselves.
Great defenses make great offenses look pedestrian. Every time the Niners beat a good team this year, “experts” and everybody else tried saying the other team had a bad day or beat themselves. The truth was the Niners physically beat the hell out of those teams (Saints, Eagles, Steelers, Lions) and made them look bad. Sames goes for the Giants and Packers last week. The Saints hadn’t played anybody else this year (besides KC) who just punched them in the face.
I can’t wait to see a hell of a good game with both teams taking it to the other.
I cant wait
To see Tom Coughlin’s face 4 shades of 49er red tomorrow. WHOOOOO’S GOT IT BETER THAN US???
When Coughlin gets that shade of red in the playoffs...he's 2-0 :)
Shouldn’t you be prepping for tomorrow, Coach? Not that I’m complaining haha
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
It's John Harbaugh
he’s trolling the 49er boards
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 21, 2012 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Ha ha (-:
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
hahahaha I guess he gave up already.
I’d be shocked if the Ravens won tomorrow. I think that Ed Reed comment did a ton of harm.
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:29 PM PST up reply actions
I hope the Ravens win,
I’m sick of Brady’s stupid face.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 3:30 PM PST up reply actions
I hate both of those teams. So if you guys win, guess who I'm rooting for?
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:31 PM PST up reply actions
lol same here
I hate the Pa-Cheat-iots, and live/work in Ravens country, so I don’t wanna hear their crap lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 21, 2012 3:32 PM PST up reply actions
Who is more disliked around here,
the Cowporks or the Belicheats?
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
Cowginas
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Cowgirls
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
lol gotchu guys.
Another reason I’d like you guys to win is so you have more SBs than they do. It makes them weep.
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:36 PM PST up reply actions
Not Sure Why Though
Other than history. They got nothing. Even though they beat us.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
One of my good friends is a Cowboys fan
and seriously laments the 49ers still playing right now. Every time he talks trash he mentions week 2, and I just mention that we are still playing. Haha.
Let's giggity giggity Go 49ers!!!
I'm actually a closet G-men fan
Just because of my complete and total hatred of the cowpies
I can't say I hate anybody in the NFC West...
I actually like the Cardinals…but the only reason why is cause they used to be NFC East whipping boys.
Can’t say I like the 49ers simply because of history between us, but I have probably the greatest amount of respect for them as a franchise because of that same history.
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:41 PM PST up reply actions
We basically root for the Giants a lot over here, to be honest.
We hate the Cowboys, Eagles fans are the worst (they raided our blog because I said Kevin Kolb blows, just before they traded him) and it’s so damn fun to see Daniel Snyder’s gambles fail him.
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it. ... Always a ninja
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...and my respect for 9er fans is growing by the second....
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:43 PM PST up reply actions
And come on, you guys did something just about every team in the league appreciates when you beat the Patriots in that Super Bowl.
No mercy tomorrow – I’m a little over eight hours away from hating your guts – but other than this game, I’d say I’m pretty into the Giants succeeding.
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it. ... Always a ninja
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haha you wouldn't believe how many people shook my hand
after that SB. and I didn’t even do anything!
But yes, no mercy tomorrow. As of midnight, I’m calling it quits for NinersNation until the game is over (for either a congrats or good game)….because we’ll all probably be too jacked up for any sort of interaction to end well.
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:48 PM PST up reply actions
SHUT THE HELL UP AND GO ALREADY BLUE SCUM
er .. I mean later
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ha, this is my best parting shot.
Red and Gold….that’s like strawberry and banana popsicles. Gross.
Blue Raspeberry is delicious.
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:50 PM PST up reply actions
Promise not to hold anything you say tomorrow personal.
Who's got it better than Honey Badger? Honey Badger don't give a ....
I don't troll. Especially after games haha
If we win, it’ll be the “good game” comment.
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:51 PM PST up reply actions
I still enjoy that game.
Watching them be taken down about 20 notches felt SO GOOD.
Who's got it better than Honey Badger? Honey Badger don't give a ....
Can't bring myself to doing that
Every time I think Giants I think 3-peat failing.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
The Cowboys hate is too strong.
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Have to agree with this
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
But, like James says above, the rest of your division (sans Foreskins maybe)
is full of (site decorum)-heads
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
For sure
Whoever won was sure to beat the Bills
Giants edged them out 20-19 I believe
They weren’t that bad.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Score doesn't matter
they lost 4 straight it was destiny lol
Patriots
I live in Montreal and am a huge Habs fan so anything that has to do with Boston I can’t stand with a passion. Since I started following football in the early 2000’s, I never watched all the previous games to develop that hatred for them.
Rule #1) If you hate Joe Buck, watch this www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkCSZKbyL94
Rule #2) Follow rule #1
makes sense
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:42 PM PST up reply actions
Cowboys without question
While other things may annoy us Niner fans, there is nothing that walks this planet as putrid as the cowboys. Brings a smile to my face anytime they lose.
I'm not so sure that the Pats breeze by them
They haven’t faced a D as stiff as Baltimore (other than Pitt, who they lost to).
But, yeah, still hard to see them winning
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
yeah...though I can't see Brady pulling a TJ Yates haha
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:32 PM PST up reply actions
The Niners are 1-0 in the playoffs when I get wasted,
so I’m taking one for the team and getting shit cased tomorrow morning on bloody marys and tequila.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
Giants are 2-0 when I get shitfaced too
Something’s got to give. Beer me.
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:31 PM PST up reply actions
Lord beer me the strength.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Correction
LordTebow, beer me the strength.
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:32 PM PST up reply actions
If I lived in New York I'd have a drinking problem too.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
Those are the Jets fans
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:35 PM PST up reply actions
What exit? :D
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 3:42 PM PST up reply actions
haha very funny :P
I’m a jersey boy, born and bred. And not the Jersey Shore type either!
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:44 PM PST up reply actions
and when she's not orange, and if she had a bag on her face and if her lower body didn't look like it was made of cottage cheese
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Much like this
I got a GIF for that!
Giants by 17 over GB, take it to the bank!
Giants by 10 over SF, take it to the bank!
by Fester McDougal on Jan 21, 2012 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
sorry, but I'd finish her
and I’m not afraid to admit it.
I got banned from Jests Blog for saying Chad Henne has better stats than Mark Sanchez. And they think they're the big brothers in this town? LMAO try again little sisters!
Let's Go Giants!!!!
I cannot stand that godforsaken show lol
yeesh.
But if I had to pick one…it’d be JWoww. Bewbs FTW
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 3:45 PM PST up reply actions
So she should be obscene,
And not heard?
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
Helllllllll no.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
I'm just surprised that the show is still on.
The only joy i get from it, is that it makes me feel better about myself…then I realize they are getting like 100k per episode…that is a sign the end is near.
Jersey Shore got higher ratings than the presidential debate,
the end is truly near.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 3:50 PM PST up reply actions
Two shows where people lie.
Who would you rather watch?
Who's got it better than Honey Badger? Honey Badger don't give a ....
Probably jersey shore,
at least it’s somewhat entertaining.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 3:54 PM PST up reply actions
in a horrible way
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
prob. jersey shore....
pres. debates are just old people full of crap.
Jersey shore is orange people full of silicone.
Haha.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 3:56 PM PST up reply actions
A lot of girls are kinda hot when they're on mute.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 3:49 PM PST up reply actions
What part?
I live in NJ now. Moved here last september
by Coach Harbaugh on Jan 21, 2012 4:21 PM PST up reply actions
Bridgewater. It's in Somerset County
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 21, 2012 4:33 PM PST up reply actions
less than 24hrs till kickoff!
I’ve read all the picks, analysis, and keys to the game. I’ve seen all the videos, listen to all the segments, and visited all the websites.
So happy it is within acceptable tailgate time.
Hells yes.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 3:52 PM PST up reply actions
Hasn't the game started yet?
I CAN’T STAND IT! Two high-stress games in two weeks. I’m going to be a nervous wreck until after the game. (And then it will build up for two more weeks after that…)
Who's got it better than Honey Badger? Honey Badger don't give a ....
I just want a great game.
By the end of the Saints game, I was like “If the Niners win, great, but if they lose, I can’t even be mad with how awesome this game has been.” I just want something similar tomorrow.
"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
screw that. I was a 6-2 win where Andy Lee runs a punt back into the endzone to kill the remaining seconds off the clock to give them a safety.
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it. ... Always a ninja
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This is also acceptable.
"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 I'm totally OK with the six points coming on two field goals, a TD + missed extra point or three safeties.
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three safeties please
Aldon Smith on all of em.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Ok, now I'm rooting for 6-2 win
With all the scoring coming on safeties.
"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
I prefer a Niner blow out
to save wear and tear on my heart and family, but any win will do!
The general point is that I don't give half a damn if the game is boring, so long as we win!
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I'd like to see a 55-3 blowout
But unfortunatly there’s this thing called reality. I’ll settle for a 2-0 win.
Who's got it better than Honey Badger? Honey Badger don't give a ....
I'm calling it: Niners 27, Giants 24
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
Bold prediction: Andy Lee gets a sack.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Gore throws a TD to A. Smith.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 3:56 PM PST up reply actions
Please, never again.
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Come on,
second time’s the charm.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 3:57 PM PST up reply actions
They had VD wide open on that play downfield too
If only that was Kaep in the backfield
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
We'll just put Kaep as our RB for a few plays
Who's got it better than Honey Badger? Honey Badger don't give a ....
That was one of the two possessions last game that really really bothered me.
First the trick play sequence. You run an end around that gets nothing, then you try the Gore-back-to-Smith? What a waste of a possession. Then, the back to back pick plays. It was so frustrating. No! You can’t actually block the DB when you’re doing that!
"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
VD was open
Gore threw it too low though.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Right, I just thought it was just a bad time to ask
Gore and Smith to do things they’re not used to.
"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
Wow, one to many "justs."
I’ve been doing that recently.
"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
Offense needed a spark
Was so close to being a game-changer.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
It was so close to being a disaster as well.
Gore HAS to throw that ball forward.
"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
Not if Alex is going to throw it to Vernon.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
Only problem there is...
Then Smith can’t heave the ball to a wide open VD.
I'm just a simple Niners fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 21, 2012 4:09 PM PST up reply actions
True.
I would like to see a play where they run a stretch to Gore then he just turns and throws it back to Smith on the other side of the field.
"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
That and...
The Crabtree drop on third down in the redzone
That play worked for USC several years ago
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 3:59 PM PST up reply actions
Akers runs a kickoff back for a TD.
Who's got it better than Honey Badger? Honey Badger don't give a ....
If only we had the best kick returner this team has ever seen back on the roster ... Kentwan Balmer
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He fumbled less than Arnaz Battle
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
How about Andy Lee forces a fumble
while drilling whoever returns kicks for the Giants, picks up the ball, runs it back 70 yars, and somersalting the final tackler for the TD. That would be epic.
This is totally off topic, but I checked my stats after eight seasons of franchise on Madden NFL 12
And Joe Staley has 14 TD receptions. So there’s that.
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Living in Northern California spoils me so badly for beer.
I live in Chico usually and housesit for my folks in the North Bay. Sierra Nevada at home, Mendocino Brewing Co. here. Awesome.
"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
Former TE
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
When I was a kid I'd play Madden for super nintnedo and run the fake punt play on almost every first down.
I think I got one first down in two years with that doozy.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 4:03 PM PST up reply actions
That was back in the day where you could spin your way to the endzone by tapping the spin button repeatedly.
Let's giggity giggity Go 49ers!!!
I wanna see the option with Soap.
Seriously. That man can throw.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
I do like trickeration...
But let’s not get too cute here.
I'm just a simple Niners fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 21, 2012 4:04 PM PST up reply actions
did you ever see him throwing the ball pre game?
the guy throws it 50 yards down the field and he doesn’t even try
Rule #1) If you hate Joe Buck, watch this www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkCSZKbyL94
Rule #2) Follow rule #1
Soap is anything but cute
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
I actually wouldn't be surprised to see this.
I know the coaches have seen him throw during warmups. The wheels are always turning, as far as utilizing strengths.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
like all trick plays...
awesome if they work, potential disaster if not…at this point I hope we just stick to what we do well.
We do trick plays well
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Stick to the tricks?
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Like Gore's pass back to Smith vs the Saints?
I'm just a simple Niners fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 21, 2012 4:07 PM PST up reply actions
That's like suggesting we don't run the ball well because Gore gets stuffed occasionally.
I just don’t want that particular trick play coming back.
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What trick plays have we run that worked?
I know the fake FG vs the Rams and the fake punt vs someone, but apart from that?
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 21, 2012 4:11 PM PST up reply actions
I think the point is
That it keeps the D on their toes. Who knows what’s going to be thrown at them?
Who's got it better than Honey Badger? Honey Badger don't give a ....
On-side kick
Fake FG (Cards) but eff the reds
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
refs*
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
The onside kick, the completed passes to Staley and Soap
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
Passes complete to Staley and Soap, every fake we’ve done would have worked if not for some referee interference, quick shifts, reverses – these are all examples of trickery.
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The O crew is creative,
if the going gets tough, I’m sure we’ll see some trickeration tomorrow. I know Harbowl has some aces up his sleeve.
Double reverse flea flicker FTW!
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 4:08 PM PST up reply actions
Depending on the flow of the game, I wouldn't be surprised to see a trick play in there..
I guess overall I’m glad that we have a coach creative enough to come up with them, and gutsy enough to call them.
Really bold prediction: Kaep runs and throws for a TD
With Smith catching the go-ahead TD.
Who's got it better than Honey Badger? Honey Badger don't give a ....
Bolder
Andy Lee is named starting QB
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
It would be pretty sweet
If Harbaugh worked some Kaep packages into this game. Not likely, but it definitely wouldn’t be anything the Giants would be gameplanning 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
Have Alex start as the QB and Kaep as the RB
You’ll see Giants going WTF???
Who's got it better than Honey Badger? Honey Badger don't give a ....
or Kaep at QB
Alex starts as the number 2 WR opposite Crabs and Moran Norris is the starting RB.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Now you've got even me going WTF???
It’s a keeper for Kaep, right?
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
Reverse to Alex throws to a wide open Joe Hastings.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Ahhh.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
Here is a bold prediction:
I’m so jacked during the early game that I drink too much and pass out..only to miss the game.
I blacked out at the steelers game,
it was an expensive black out.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jan 21, 2012 4:22 PM PST up reply actions
That wasn't you man.
The whole stadium blacked out.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
That almost happened to me last week
Didn’t black out till shortly after the end of the game
by Coach Harbaugh on Jan 21, 2012 4:23 PM PST up reply actions
I'm so sick of tbe media giving us no cred..
NFL Network just had a thing on about if Eli would be better than Pauton if the Giants won the SB….
Ummmm… He has to get to the SB first…. Jees louise…..
LET’S GO NINERS!
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by AzNiner on Jan 21, 2012 5:15 PM PST via Android app reply actions
hmmmmm
pat hanlon @giantspathanlon
#Giants just landed in San Fran. Flight was delayed 1:40 out of Newark due to mechanical issue. Took off 2:10 pm ET. Cali, we’re here!
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
If the gods be with us,
who can stand against us?
Bring me home, Dusty Rhodes
by jestasmaltownboy on Jan 21, 2012 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
Panthers fan here...
just dropping in to wish the 49ers the best of luck and hopefully winning the Super Bowl. Oh, and THANK YOU for beating the Saints(I hate them). I knew you could do it and that game was one hell of nail-biter. I have a lot of family in Cali and some who reside in the Bay area so the 49ers have always been a team that I have strong consideration towards.
Good luck.
"Hope for the best plan for the worst"
"They laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at them because they're all the same"
Why thank you
Yes we enjoyed beating the saints too… Count on us for that next season as well!
by 40daysand49ers on Jan 21, 2012 11:11 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Giants 13 Forty-FREAKIN-Niners 31
Niners turn this road grader offense into the WCO Quick-pass Porche and blow the doors off the slow and sloppy elGigantes!!!
… and thennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn…
On to the SUPER BOWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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