Week 5 - 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens - Open Thread

by Fooch on Oct 7, 2007 11:53 AM PDT in News Comment 247 comments

vs.

Date: October 7, 2007

Time: 1:00PM PST, 4:00pm EST

Location: Walsh Field @ MPCP

Weather: 59°F, 4mph wind, and sunny

Injury Report: SF: Jonas Jennings, Alex Smith, Vernon Davis OUT; Jason Hill Doubtful; Billy Bajema Questionable; Tarell Brown, Probable
BAL: Samari Rolle, Trevor Pryce Out; Derrick Mason, Todd Heap, Jonathan Ogden, Yamon Figurs, Daniel Wilcox Questionable; Terrell Suggs, Steve McNair Probable

ScoresAndOdds.com Spread: Ravens -3.5; Over/Under 34.5; Money Line SF +170, BAL -200 (Take the under!)

TV: CBS (Channel 5 in San Francisco)

Radio: 1050 AM/107.7 FM

Niners Nation Prediction: 49ers win 20-16

Feel free to enter your predictions HERE

I have a feeling this could be the lowest scoring game of the day. In fact, the over/under is lower than any other game, which shows the bookies are thinking the same thing. I think the Ravens injury report is a little deceptive. I don't think Todd Heap has ever NOT been on the injury report and Steve McNair is perpetually probable/questionable. However, they're certainly banged up and it would definitely be a plus to not have Jonathan Ogden on the field, even as he's getting older.

So it's been said all week, but I'll just make the point one last time. The offensive line REALLY needs to step up this week. Trent Dilfer is not quite as fleet of foot as he's never been. Let's just hope he doesn't get stuck in quick sand like he did last week. If he can just get a little time to throw and they can get Gore going, this is a very winnable game. Let's all think happy thoughts and take care of business.

GO NINERS!

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Seahawks - Steelers

Seahawks are getting WAXED.

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by Fooch on Oct 7, 2007 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A shutout

so far, with about four minutes to go.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reggie Bush

I loved watching him in college and do root for him as a pro. However, he's looking more and more like a glorified Terry Kirby. Like Kirby, he has flashes of success with the run but seems more suited for use in the passing game. My two cents.

by DraftQBin2008 on Oct 7, 2007 12:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I think

he'll still turn out to be pretty valuable in one way or another, but maybe Houston was right that he wasn't worth the #1 overall pick. Of course, I'm not sold on Mario Williams either. Vince Young anybody? Although I think Schaub will turn into a solid starter... but still.

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice to see Seattle getting spanked

makes our loss look a little better, huh?

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 12:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

not really

it was pretty ugly

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Strange football season

With the exception of New England, and maybe Indy, who's playing as predicted?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

miami maybe?

I figured they wouldn't be any good, but I guess it's a bit of a surprise that they're pretty god-awful...Rams have surprised me, but they've certainly had injury issues.

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by Fooch on Oct 7, 2007 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Huge fire?

Reality intrusion: Where I live up in the back of Pacifica, near county park land, the air is full of smoke. I can't see a fire, but there may be something up in the hills. We're far enough away to be safe, but I wonder what the hell is going on.

If anyone hears anything, let me know.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

nice first defensive stand

The false start helps, but the defense is definitely gonna have to make things happen today.

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by Fooch on Oct 7, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Like Snyder's hair

and Frank actually gained more than two yards. Okay!

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Jennings

They've really kept the private matter under wraps. Normally, somebody would have leaked something. Considering there was a priest with him when he spoke with Nolan, I'd guess it's a death in the family.

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by Fooch on Oct 7, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Too many men in the huddle?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Spencer

Excellent coverage on that punt.

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by Fooch on Oct 7, 2007 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice special teams play!

The long kickoff, downing the ball. ML2 had a good return too.

Defense, special teams and a little offense.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING 'BOUT!

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A good stop.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ML2's eleven-yard return.

Okay, let's generate some O.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGahee seems to be finding holes.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice play by Tully

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Clements

I really like Nate

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Run, run

I bet the Ravens are baffled by our game plan. Will it be run run pass? Or run run run?

Run run run...

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

so much for passing the ball

we've surrendered the passing game.

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I wonder.....

... if they'll run Gore up the middle.... we NEVER do that.

by TightSpiral on Oct 7, 2007 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ANDY LEE FOR MVP!

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Andy Lee, MVP

74-yard punt!

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What's the record

For most combined punts? That's six in the first quarter (as I type this, I also really like Andy) with a chance for a seventh.

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

damn

andy lee can kick

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, at least we're handing it off to the backs.

No quarterback kneeling yet.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL

The boiling rage that lies just underneath the surface of this post is hilarious. Nice job

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

McNair hasn't impressed me.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

An opportunity to stop them here.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What penalty?

This could be horseshit, no way that looked like PI as it happened.

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Confirmed

Absolute BS.

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pass interference?

Bullshit.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

garbage

that was a terrible call. He played him perfectly. and the stupid ass announcer says "Spencer never found the ball." It's like he wasn't watching the play. Idiot.

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

FUCKING BULLSHIT CALL!

he turned around and any contact was minimal and AFTER he turned around. BS call.

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Can someone explain that penalty?

I hope this doesn't involve the football move crap.

Spencer had inside position, put his hands up. Where was the penalty?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Only thing

Is there feet got tangled maybe, but that's not a penalty.

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Was that a makeup penalty?

Cause five yards doesn't equal thirty.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Another punt

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Three things

I am still fuming about that ridiculous call.
Our defense looks good.
Our offensive play-calling is not only bad, its embarassing.

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

fuck these refs

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Where do we start? The 5 yard line?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

we need to get mean

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey! a run up the middle

let's see if it works.

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I didn't see THAT coming...

... you know... targeting Gore. No passing today?

by TightSpiral on Oct 7, 2007 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

SUCCESS ON THE RUN!

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

heeeyyy

not against us

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

first down!

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A FIRST DOWN!

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

and that's why we don't pass

Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Who missed that guy?

Snyder?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

interesting play

empty backfield with gore split wide. didn't work but good to see the creativity

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

weak

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ZERO passing game

If we aren't willing to take a legitimate shot, our offensive will continue to suck. Simple as that.

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That's it!

Throw it deep!

Four yard pass!

Whoooo.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Question

Is there any reason for the opposing defense to put safties out there? I mean do they have any reason not to just replace them with linebackers? I guess Ed Reed should be out there regardless, but otherwise? And what about any other team we play?

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

how the fuck did he catch that?

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Is our O line this terrible?

Are the receivers so bad?

Is Dilfer this bad?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Look at that.

We used to pull our guards and run too.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Second Ravens O lineman goes down.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

and yet

we still can't pressure the QB

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jesus

The Ravens have had some of the worst injury luck this year.

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Dodge has better truck music

than Chevy.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ok

way to hold em

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

3-0

game over. there's no way we can come back from such a large deficit.

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

3-0

Might as well be 100-0 if our offense can't do any better.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Offense

We really need the offense to at least put a drive together. Something to give the defense a breather.

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

35 exciting yards of offense so far.

Bestill my heart. I can't take the excitement.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No one open?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

zzzzzzz

is this a football game?

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Three yard gain

Can we break forty yards by halftime?

I bet the joes in the announcers' booth are going to be begging not to do another Niner game.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Net yards passing

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GOOD LORD!

Our passing game is so horrible. There is nothing impressive or innovative about throwing on 3rd and 7 to the flat for zero fucking yards. This offense is awful. Awful.

I am starting to doubt Nolan's ability to be a winner. our offense looks worse every week.

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wholesale shakeup during the bye.

I think our guys are tired. Ravens are running with backup O linemen.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

of course

they're tired. They've been on the field the whole fucking game.

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nolan certainly doesn't care about offense

We'll never see anything approaching the excitement of Rice / Montana / Young while Nolan is in charge.

by DraftQBin2008 on Oct 7, 2007 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Most

pathetic.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Montana, Rice, and Young?

Gimme a break! I'd settle for Tim Rattay's offense! We have NOTHING!

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In the land of no passing

the eight-yard checkdown pass is king.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We need a turnover

If they get to ten points it's over.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WOW....

I guess my sacrifice to the Football Gods wasn't good enough.

by TightSpiral on Oct 7, 2007 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Next time

sacrifice your neighbor.

You don't live near me, do you?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Worst?

Worst offense of the modern era?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hahahahaha....

Bob... what did you say your address was?

by TightSpiral on Oct 7, 2007 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

On the other hand

it would put me out of my misery.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

my thoughts on this game

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Leinart out indefinitely with a broken collarbone

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What the eff?

Some first half stats, as if you didn't already obviously know this:

Plays: BAL 44, SF 18
Net passing yards: BAL 126, SF 0
First downs: BAL 13, SF 1
Time of possession: BAL 20:32, SF 9:28

Go go gadget offense!

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Banta-Cain out for now with ankle injury.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I wonder what George Warhop

will have to say about this game.

How can an offense display such awesome suckitude? I wonder how they can't break one run, or connect with one pass downfield.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Some good news

From Instant 49ers:

Something interesting happened about two hours before kickoff. Out on the sun-splashed field emerged a familiar figure, who threw several passes in the 6- to 8-yard range to rookie safety Dashon Goldson. Yep, Alex Smith, a week after sustaining a separated right shoulder is beginning to throw again.

http://49ers.pressdemocrat.com/default.asp?item=685075

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by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate to say this

But I'm rooting for Dilfer to be knocked out of the game.

By the way, Hicks is a pretty good kick returner. He runs with authority.

by DraftQBin2008 on Oct 7, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow!

A complete pass! Eight yards.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Gore's not getting any help here.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

2 completions!

and a first down!

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

first down!!!!!

OH MY GOD

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And no one knew what the hell they were doing on

first and ten.

Yeah, Hostler's got this offense running on all cylinders.

Well-coached, eh?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

cylinder

singular.

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

NOLAN!!!!!!

Coaching ineptitude, once again. A wasted time out, players running around without any idea of what to do. I guess we were just so stunned to have a first down.

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ah, back almost to the line of scrimmage.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Another pussy play call

Throw it for some yards!

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That's the Dilfer we know

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Terrible

Just fucking terrible. Shut up Dilfer, you suck balls.

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What. A. Horrible. Throw.

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Just checked in today, and:

Worst. offense. ever.

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by howtheyscored on Oct 7, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Does Dilfer know he is a Niner yet???????

by JAKE85 on Oct 7, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

5-10 for 20 yards in the third quarter

I'm not sure he knows he's a professional yet.

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by howtheyscored on Oct 7, 2007 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pull him for King

I am being absolutely serious. Let's put a kid in there who actually wants to make a future for himself. Dilfer is more than worthless.

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And that's another reason why the passing game

isn't working.

That pass floated like a balloon.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

FREE MICHAEL ROBINSON!!!

(QB)

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by howtheyscored on Oct 7, 2007 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe bring back the option.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate wasting timeouts

49ers are horrible at clock management.

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate wasting Sunday afternoons.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Matt Maiocco's commentary on the first half

This is really the worst display of offensive football I've seen. Is that hyperbole? I don't think so. The 49ers have one first down. They are being outgained 198-38. The 49ers have ZERO passing yards because of the two sacks. Dilfer is 2 of 6 for 8 yards. Gore has 37 yards on nine carries. They need to keep feeding him the ball. That is the only chance they have to win this game.

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

First post - what the hell?

Hi all. I'm a niner fan moved to MD a few years ago and still am a big fan. Finally getting to watch a game on TV for the second time this year... I can't help but think of one question watching this offense (as in rude)... Does the team have any receivers besides Frank? Run, Frank, Run Frank, Pass Frank... what are the other receivers doing? I saw a couple of times where there were a couple of pretty good offensive play calls, and I counted 5 seconds that Dilfer had to throw... went nowhere... sack... I mean come on seriously, are there no short passing routes anymore, there's not safety valve? WTF is going on with this offense? 40 yards of offense? Seriously?

The defense and special teams, though, really kick some butt... maybe the Defense should play offense I think they'd get more yards.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

throwing to Frank

it's the only way to avoid throwing interceptions.

Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

heh... pass me the ball

And the only way to get negative passing yards... they can't even run a screen properly. Joe Staley looks good though.

This offense looks as good as my High School offense.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's also the only way

to avoid throwing to somebody not named Frank. And the team won't lower themselves to that level. Not if they can help it.

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by howtheyscored on Oct 7, 2007 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

SO what?

Like calling plays to "avoid interceptions" (unsuccessfully, I might add) is doing any good. I would much rather us take some shots downfield then run it twice up the gut then throw it in the flat for a 2 yard gain and punt. What the hell are we waiting for? What do we have to lose?

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No speed

Having Battle and Jackson as starters and Gilmore as the third receiver we have extremely slooooow receivers.

And other teams' linemen get in fast because our offensive line has turned to crap. And Dilfer's arm is gone.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Red Sox just tied the Ravens

they're winning 6-0.

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

now 9-0

in both games

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

It's probably safe to say that any kind of Ravens score ices this game.

U.G.H.

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by howtheyscored on Oct 7, 2007 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

TBC actually got pressure

for once

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

TBC

almost got a roughing the passer penalty with that continuation tackle.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is it too late to enter my prediction?

It'll be:

_ to 0.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

fans deserve a refund

this is pathetic

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What's the difference really?

I mean... weren't all of these guys on offense last year? So suddenly they all play ineptly and the coaches want to blame the offensive line? There is more than once that the line really held, of course we've got the Statue of Liberty sitting in the pocket so that doesn't help, but from where I sit, and seeing only a 2nd game on TV from here, the play calling sucks, and I have a real strong suspicion that the offensive woes are due to coaching not players. You call 2-3 runs up the middle in a row against the Ravens and gain nothing (no surprise there) and you're pretty much labeled a retard in my book. Hostler needs to go up to the booth so he can see the defensive alignments better, he's obviously not aware that there are literally 6-7 people AT the line of scrimmage, doesn't looking like they're blizting on the inside, and this is a 3-4 defense!

Oh wait, one completed short pass... Jackson is in the game, someone took his donuts away and told him to get in.

What a shame man. I am embarrassed...

Oh look another Gore run... surprise... up the middle... weird...

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wondering

Do you think the refs will award us 10 points if we score a TD due to the degree of difficulty?

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GILMORE GIRL!

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

what a catch!!!

WOW

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by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Gilmore

Wow now that was nice, glad they released this guy earlier and realized... wait... he didn't suck... maybe we should bring him back!

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

what kind of play was that?

2 receivers in the same exact spot?

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, another complete pass!

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!

OFFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

OOOOHHHh

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WTF

HUH? Did I change channels?

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A PULSE!

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Two big passes and a TD

About goddamn time. What were we waiting for?

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

TOUCHDOWN!

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

where has that been all season!!?!?11!?!?///1?!?!

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh look!

They woke up! What happened? is Frank Gore calling the plays now?

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My Prediction- 10-9 Niners Win!!!!

by JAKE85 on Oct 7, 2007 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

can they score twice?

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Twice?

Don't push your luck :) Frank needs to run up the middle still.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

God I hope so.....

by JAKE85 on Oct 7, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hopefully, that drive will wake this team up

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

crowd is awake

Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

FENCE!

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

3 and out!

good defense!

Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yesss! 3 and out.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

BIG STOP

Dare we dream?

by Call It The Throw on Oct 7, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It is amazing

how the crowd and the defense respond when we fucking score an offensive touchdown.

by BawLa on Oct 7, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

well, it was fun while it lasted

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Whew!

Who missed him? Heitmann again?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Heitman is awful

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

that is never going to work

by JAKE85 on Oct 7, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

that's not gonna work

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We need to

keep throwing the ball downfield. Eventually Frank will get the room he deserves.

by BawLa on Oct 7, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Fuck me sideways

It's like the coaches don't learn anything from their limited success. They certainly aren't learning from their many failures.

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

how bad is this game?

they don't have TV timeouts

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Harris is injured

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Last thing we need is more injuries

by JAKE85 on Oct 7, 2007 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

FENCE!

Can we try these guys on offense? They can't be any worse.

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

we need a return here

let's go beer man!

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

holy hell

I swear it wasn't that big when I found it

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice D

Man, wish we had a decent offense to go with that D, these people are phenomenal, granted Baltimore is not a good offense, but still... way to play D Niners.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

12th punt in the game

each team has 6

Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

beer man is quite large

Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah

that was a surprise to me too

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe it's the green Dot

Maybe the problem is the green dot on the back of Dilfer's helmet. Remove it and the pass plays will work!

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Dilf is a fumble waiting to happen

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Another horrible play call!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by JAKE85 on Oct 7, 2007 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

well, yes, but

at least it wasn't yet another run up the middle. they're trying for once.

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

finding new ways to lose 8 yards

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

wow

our gadget plays are useless

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well that didn't work.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So the options are as follows

Conservative
Stupid

Sweet. Kill me now

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Run forest RUN!

Yeah I didn't see that reverse coming. It's like the only trick play in the book... how about adding a pass from it???

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You know,

3rd and two, I might have run up the middle.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I am sure Gore could get 2 yards up the middle

by JAKE85 on Oct 7, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah he's averaging 3...

and I bet Hostler didn't see the yardage because HE'S ON THE FIELD!

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Robinson

Let it bounce moron

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Andy Lee for MVP

by JAKE85 on Oct 7, 2007 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Andy Lee

only 64 yards that time.

You know, if he could perfect the coffin corner kick from his own goal line to theirs we'd maybe be able to win this sucker.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

no more offense

the wormhole closed.

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

holding

Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Willis

Boy, he always drives the ball carrier back, doesn't he?

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hostler take notes...

This is how you run a screen.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

he can't see the game

he's hiding in the bathroom

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

TBC can't

stay on his feet.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Uh,oh

We may be down to one Michael Lewis again.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

late flag

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Out of bounds.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

5 yard penalty helped there

they missed the first down by 2 yards

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

so we give it back

bad, Brandon Moore.

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

4th and 2.

Has Ray McDonald played yet.

Oh Brandon!

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

fucking idiots

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

realistically

how's he supposed to get out of the way?

Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Horrible call

by JAKE85 on Oct 7, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Give McDonald a chance.

Maybe we'll get a sack for once.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

D. Smith

seems to be in on a lot of tackles today.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

False start.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn I love this Defense

by JAKE85 on Oct 7, 2007 3:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Six minutes left.

Can we get a field goal?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

can we get a first down?

we only have 4

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

1st DOWN!!!!

by JAKE85 on Oct 7, 2007 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Moran Norris: Offensive weapon

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Moran Norris

our offensive dynamo!

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GORE!!!!!!!!!

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

alright!!!!

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

come on guys

keep movin it

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

score

Moran Norris - 1
Ray Lewis - 0

by BawLa on Oct 7, 2007 3:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Look at that

A nice little delay pass to Gore

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

CRAP!

Shitty play call

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Cmon NEDNEY!!!!!

by JAKE85 on Oct 7, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

those dump offs were working

Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh nice

Dumb ass play call... as usual... because the Baltimore defense didn't see it coming... way to kill a drive.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

nope

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

52 yards?

Nooooooo.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

well that sucked

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nedney and Defense

The only way we can win, and this is what happens when it doesn't work perfectly. Maybe if we didn't only play for field goal wins this wouldn't happen. What an abortion of a game.

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

last best chance to score

probably

Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

DEEE-FENSE!

Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!

by Fooch on Oct 7, 2007 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

good thing we wasted that TO earlier

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

at least

we are good at the onside kick.

CMON ONSIDE KICK!!!

REDEEM US!!!

by BawLa on Oct 7, 2007 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

But

it looks like American Gangster's got game.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Camera angle

What's up with the angle? Damn

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

fuck

Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh well

Now we need a turnover, maybe a muffed kneeldown, returned for a touchdown.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

why wait 8 seconds before calling a TO

fucking retards

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

163 yards

offense.

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

that's like saying

"87 years young"

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

fuck

Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.

by Nosetackle Supreme on Oct 7, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

game over

wow. we SUCK.

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Oct 7, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Gentlemen...

Start your PR engines... here we go with... they're a good defense, we didn't quite get it done on offense... our defense played a good game... we just couldn't get it going with the run... blablablablablablablabla... The offense sucks... stop the excuses, the offensive coach sucks and his playbook sucks.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay, bye week.

What changes?

How about starting with Hostler's head on a stake to start out?

by Bob In Pacifica on Oct 7, 2007 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I wish

Nolan is known to be loyal to his coaches, at least during the season, even if you tossed him out, who would you bring in now?

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go Sharks!

Fuck the Niners playcalling. I too can't wait to see the spin on this travesty. "We had the kick for the win, we just didn't get it." Nevermind that putting all your hopes on a 52 yard kick is risky. Especially considering they could have made that kick much easier.

Fire Conservative Playcalling Now.

by marcello on Oct 7, 2007 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't know that...

play calling is conservative as much as plain stupid and poorly thought out, and the game plan just utterly lacking in anything more than basic training camp plays... did anyone actually add plays to that playbook? Where is Lelie, where are the other receivers we picked up? Don't give me this there isn't time to throw the ball, there was plenty of time, and when there isn't, you use play action, and short passes... someone go look at some Walsh tapes for crying out loud and you'll learn how to loosen up defenses slowly to get the run going. pffff... lame.

by MD49er on Oct 7, 2007 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs