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Week 2 - 49ers @ Rams - Open Thread

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Date: September 16, 2007

Time: 10:00AM PST, 1:00pm EST

Location: Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, MO

Weather: It's in a dome, so maybe 70 degrees with a slight breeze from the air conditioning

Injury Report: Click Here - SF: Bajema Questionable; Goldson, Hudson, Spencer Probable ; STL: Hill, Incognito out; Tinoisamoa Questionable; Looker, Bennett Probably.

ScoresAndOdds.com Spread: Rams -3; Over/Under 44; Money Line SF +155, STL -175 (The exact opposite of the MNF game...interesting.

TV: FOX (Channel 2 in San Francisco)

Radio: 1050 AM/107.7 FM

Niners Nation Prediction: 49ers win 27-24

Feel free to enter your predictions HERE

So this open thread is going up Saturday evening.  The reason being that I'm heading out with friends and while I think I'll end up back here tonight, if I do I think it's an iffy proposition that I'll be up by 10am.  I've got the TiVo set to begin recording at 9:59 am and will be raring to go (or at least coherent for the game by the middle of the first quarter).

This is a very winnable game for the 49ers and I think one the 49ers really need to win.  If a team wants to make the playoffs, they need to snatch some road wins.  This is a chance for one of those road wins.  The Rams are coming off a tough loss to Carolina, as well as the loss of Orlando Pace.  So let's get out there and take care of business!

GO NINERS!

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Kirby my dog
Kirby is our very old dog, an akita-shepherd mix, really loving, but he's old and stinky and wakes me or my girlfriend up early every morning. Today was my turn to get up and let him into the backyard to do his business. So unlike Fooch I was up early enough to hear the last part of the show that came on BEFORE the Fisherman's Forecast on KNBR. So I've been drinking coffee and looking through the sports pages with the pre-pre-pre-game shows playing in the background.

Ray Ratto is right in describing this game. It's under the radar. Way under. Last week the Rams looked bad in losing, the Niners looked bad in winning. This week no one is paying attention to this game. Maybe I'm up getting another cup of coffee or something but I haven't heard anyone even mention the game.

This is a game for the Niners to take. If their talent is as good as we think it is, and if their offensive play-calling is as good as we think the talent can be, then they should win this game. The Ram offense should be better than Arizona's, so our offense can't be so conservative to expect the defense to hold them to zero all game. Our offense needs to tip the balance so that the Rams can't rely on handing off to Jackson. We need to put the Rams in a hole so that Bulger is forced to pass.

And can we take a vote to retire that damned song about Shady Brady and Belicheat? I don't need to hear it anymore.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 8:39 AM PDT reply actions  

This sucks...
I'm counting on you guys to post the updates during the game. I won't get to watch because I have Time Warner and well.... they suck.

How I long for the "Sunday Ticket"...

I agree... this game is winnable! C'mon NINERS!!!

by TightSpiral on Sep 16, 2007 9:32 AM PDT reply actions  

Inactives
The San Francisco 49ers have declared DL Atiyyah Ellison, TE Billy Bajema, FS Dashon Goldson, CB Donald Strickland, WR Jason Hill, DL Ray McDonald, OG Tony Wragge inactive for Week 2.

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 9:53 AM PDT reply actions  

Christ
The announcers are having some trouble early.  Mispronouncing names, saying the wrong team, and just generally confused it sounds.

NICE PRESSURE THOUGH.  3 sacks already.

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 10:12 AM PDT reply actions  

Terrible
Are there any NFL players who actually know how to field a punt?

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 10:13 AM PDT reply actions  

re
I hate williams.
Have Hicks or Robinson return a punt.
Merton Hanks forever and ever.

by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 10:16 AM PDT reply actions  

re
or Jason Hill or one of the young corners.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

Brandon Williams sucks
He muffed the punt, giving the ball to the Rams around the twenty after the Niners' D had three sacks on the Rams first drive. What does that say?

Like I said, the Niners need to open things up. You can't play offense not to lose because you've got Brandon Williams fielding kicks for you.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:19 AM PDT reply actions  

Passed on first down
Deep, too. But Jackson dropped the ball.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:23 AM PDT reply actions  

re
We gotta keep trying though. Especially two backup corners starting.
Merton Hanks forever and ever.

by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'm sure...
The Alex Smith haters are probably already licking their chops, nevermind that he's thrown 3 perfect passes only to see 2 dropped and the 3rd result in a first down called back due to penalty.
"You gotta bring ass, to get ass." --EDDIE DeBARTOLO JR.

by Josh from Hollywood on Sep 16, 2007 10:26 AM PDT reply actions  

Gore drops a swing pass on 3rd down
So Smith has two dropped passes and a third pass was cancelled out by a facemask penalty. Rams take over on their 11. Maybe the Niners' defense can force a dozen safeties today, because the offense still look out of sync.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:27 AM PDT reply actions  

Bruce beats Lewis
but the pass is overthrown. Not too much pressure on that play.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:28 AM PDT reply actions  

good play, Shawntae
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 10:29 AM PDT reply actions  

make 'em kick it again
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 Sep 16, 2007 10:30 AM PDT reply actions  

INTERFERENCE!
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 Sep 16, 2007 10:31 AM PDT reply actions  

Williams
at least he was alert enough not to try and catch it after he was run into.
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 Sep 16, 2007 10:32 AM PDT reply actions  

brandon williams
was a terrible draft pick.  He clearly sucks at being a receiver since he's about 12th on our depth chart.  we ask him to do ONE thing, return punts, and he sucks at that too.
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 10:33 AM PDT reply actions  

Looks like a Ram ran into Williams on the punt
Fifteen yards, putting the Niners on the Rams' 39. Before that a hold on the first punt attempt. That's a thirty-four-yard difference in field position. Can they take advantage?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:33 AM PDT reply actions  

Williams
I'm SOOOOO not sold on Brandon Williams...obviously he drew the interference call but he probably should have called for the fair catch sooner...
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:34 AM PDT reply actions  

we need a TD on this drive
especially with starting field position...
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 10:34 AM PDT reply actions  

seriously
We need a solid drive for once.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

shirt and tie
That's cool that Nolan still rocks the shirt and tie on the road.  Such a classy guy.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:35 AM PDT reply actions  

he held on!
djax!!!
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 10:35 AM PDT reply actions  

good play action rollout
it looked like it was going to Davis, but Smith found DJax instead.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 10:35 AM PDT reply actions  

The Disease
STRIKES....20 yard pick up
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:36 AM PDT reply actions  

THE DISEASE!
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 Sep 16, 2007 10:36 AM PDT reply actions  

Whew, nice!
Play fake, misdirection, hit The Disease, first and goal.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:36 AM PDT reply actions  

ooooho
so close
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 10:36 AM PDT reply actions  

stick it in
!!!
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 10:37 AM PDT reply actions  

nfl play by play
NFL.com also rolls out the Play by play which I like for games I'm not actually watching.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

FANTASY UPDATE
Steve Smith has a pair of touchdowns for us and Rudi has a receiving TD as well...
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:38 AM PDT reply actions  

ugh
Let's put this baby in!!!
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 10:38 AM PDT reply actions  

Gore
the guy is laying 3 feet into the end zone with the ball and they say no TD. Whatever
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 10:38 AM PDT reply actions  

Anyone else.
What do you do? Sneak? Gore again? Something outside. I say Smith straight ahead.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

Gore or Davis
either one. They're both on my fantasy team.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

Gore
When you've got a 3rd and short I think for now you just consistently go to Gore...eventually that sets up everything else, but Gore is enough of a bull.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

SCORE
THAT is a good drive!  Frank Gore rushes it in for the score....Gore momma RIP
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:41 AM PDT reply actions  

Yes
Gore! Touchdown!

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:41 AM PDT reply actions  

Gore
awesome.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 10:42 AM PDT reply actions  

re: TD Run
right behind Larry Allen. good play call.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 10:43 AM PDT reply actions  

Bulger
Time to rattle Marc's cage a little more...I'm loving the pass rush.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:44 AM PDT reply actions  

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING 'BOUT!
WILLIS!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 10:46 AM PDT reply actions  

Okay, the D is on the field again
This is what we need: Another sack and an interception.

Or at least a punt. We need to get Bulger nervous. Unfortunately, their Jackson is running well.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:47 AM PDT reply actions  

Ah, a false start
which takes back five of Jackson's nine yards.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:47 AM PDT reply actions  

Nice tackle by Clements
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 10:49 AM PDT reply actions  

hahaha
dropped!
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 10:50 AM PDT reply actions  

Bruce drop
Well you don't see Isaac Bruce drop very many wide open catches.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:50 AM PDT reply actions  

Uh-oh
Rams picked up the blitz. Two nice mid-range passes on this drive. Niners need a disruption here. Sack or something. I'll take a dropped pass, though.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:50 AM PDT reply actions  

delay of game
There we go...bad penalty for the Rams
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:51 AM PDT reply actions  

Delay of game
Puts them out of field goal range.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:51 AM PDT reply actions  

crap, just a tad too late for the sack
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 10:51 AM PDT reply actions  

damn...great pass
Bulger got killed on that pass but a 26-yard completion on a money throw and a money catch...McMichael's always been solid.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:52 AM PDT reply actions  

Big pass downfield
Bulger took a hit, but the Rams are down to the 12.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:52 AM PDT reply actions  

re
He got cracked.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 10:52 AM PDT reply actions  

Willis/Lewis
Always fun seeing Michael Lewis and Patrick Willis cracking Steven Jackson
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:53 AM PDT reply actions  

Another Jackson run
third and seven at the nine.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:53 AM PDT reply actions  

DAMN
SOOOO close to a Willis INT in the end zone.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:54 AM PDT reply actions  

Willis needs to work on his pass catching...
should have had it
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 10:54 AM PDT reply actions  

receiving
Send him out with the receivers in practice once a week!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

Willis nearly intercepts!
Fourth down. They bring in Wilkins.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:54 AM PDT reply actions  

w
Willis will get that in a couple years, the interception, I mean.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 10:55 AM PDT reply actions  

Let's see if our offense can drive the field
Kickoff coming.

Time to get some chips and dip.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 10:55 AM PDT reply actions  

WOW
Can't believe Hicks held onto that.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:57 AM PDT reply actions  

Wow
Willis is so good. he already looks like the best player on this defense.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 10:57 AM PDT reply actions  

DJack
Nice little pass and catch there to Jackson for 34 yards.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 10:59 AM PDT reply actions  

finally
A deep past. We gotta get that ball down the field more often.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 11:00 AM PDT reply actions  

Battle
Just doesn't drop passes.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:01 AM PDT reply actions  

Okay
some rhythm to the passing.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:01 AM PDT reply actions  

Smith should have read the blitz
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:01 AM PDT reply actions  

Ugh!
A sack taking them way out of range, back to midfield.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:02 AM PDT reply actions  

The good, the bad
The passing game was working, running on first didn't fool anyone, and someone missed a block or two.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:04 AM PDT reply actions  

Bulger getting too much time
completes out past the twenty.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:05 AM PDT reply actions  

Thanks, Randy
dropped a pass.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:05 AM PDT reply actions  

geeez
Gotta get that sack there!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:05 AM PDT reply actions  

Bulger shouldn't be breaking tackles
poor tackling there, SMITH!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Geez, how'd he do that?
laterals out to Jackson for 20.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Willis
Almost got him jumping his blocker on the screen...woulda been sweet
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Travis Minor spotting
WOW...haven't seen him in a long time.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:07 AM PDT reply actions  

these receivers are just running loose
they're all so wide open
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:08 AM PDT reply actions  

Way too much time
Deep to Bruce. Inside the 20.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:08 AM PDT reply actions  

God damn stupid bad tackling
fucking up this drive...

And I know these are elite, veteral receivers, BUT WHY THE HELL does our secondary look as bad as it ever has over the last five years?

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:08 AM PDT reply actions  

I don't like this drive
time to end it
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:08 AM PDT reply actions  

Bulger is limping
Where is Banta-Cain?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:09 AM PDT reply actions  

Willis cleaned up there
nice
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:10 AM PDT reply actions  

good containment
Kept Jackson bottled up and Willis ended it.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:10 AM PDT reply actions  

So what's the deal
With the corners playing so far off every single receiver??? It seems like even Clements is giving a ten yard cushion on every play since Spencer knocked down that third down pass.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:11 AM PDT reply actions  

drive
It'd be nice to hold these guys to a field goal here.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:11 AM PDT reply actions  

Time to stop
Two-minute warning. Force the field goal, get something going in the last minute.

Not a good first half so far.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:12 AM PDT reply actions  

An interception
Would have been kind of cool there.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:14 AM PDT reply actions  

ahhhh!!!!
we need to start catching those!
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:14 AM PDT reply actions  

Stopped. Manny almost picks it
Niners losing the time of possession though.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:14 AM PDT reply actions  

Alright guys,
Now take the lead before halftime!
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:14 AM PDT reply actions  

The shitty tackle on that play
Where Bulger basketball passed to Jackson in desperation is going to haunt my dreams.

Bad tackling driving iucking fnsane.

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:15 AM PDT reply actions  

nice return
let's make something happen
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:15 AM PDT reply actions  

Hicks
he's a pretty good returner. Why can't he return punts?
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:15 AM PDT reply actions  

A little bit of last season
We're not converting on third down and they are.

Wow! Nice return by Hicks.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:16 AM PDT reply actions  

Strange
I've never seen a 15 step drop before...
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:16 AM PDT reply actions  

2 minute drill
they need to move with a purpose here!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:17 AM PDT reply actions  

Good pass in tight coverage
Just bad luck it was a little too tight for Battle.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:18 AM PDT reply actions  

Purpose
The purpose is to score fellas...not punt.  Weak.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:18 AM PDT reply actions  

WTF
that was a terrible play call.  run a draw to the backup RB on third and long?  are you kidding me?
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:18 AM PDT reply actions  

just awful
that was a good opportunity to go in for a score before half, but bad playcalling and no execution just killed it.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:18 AM PDT reply actions  

So....
Why not take a shot with the clock running out?

Punt doesn't make sense to me there.

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:19 AM PDT reply actions  

Third and nine
and they hand it off to Robinson?

That one went nowhere.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:19 AM PDT reply actions  

offense
looked crappy once again
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:19 AM PDT reply actions  

One good drive
They had one good drive that half and the rest of the time reverted to last week's play-calling.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:20 AM PDT reply actions  

Here's a thought
Fourth and long at midfield. The Rams are letting the clock run out.

Niners have all three timeouts.

Call one at two seconds and then run a hail mary. What do you have to lose? And you give the Rams something else to think about.

What the hell was that third and nine call about, anyway?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:20 AM PDT reply actions  

It actually makes sense to me
In a bit of a conservative way. With third and long, a low percentage conversion down and the clock not running with a most of a minute still on the clock you don't want to risk an incomplete pass and giving St. Louis a good shot at getting back down for a field goal at the end of the half...

But it remains you could run the clock out just the same with a high percentage five yard pass and have a better chance at converting the down at the same time. Not a very good call, even if you understand the logic behind it.

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

So then
Second half's ours?
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:20 AM PDT reply actions  

naturally
I'd assume so.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, agree with HowTheyScored
Although you may have to change your tag to HowTheyDidn'tScore.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:21 AM PDT reply actions  

Without the muff
it's 7-6 Niners, which means three things:
  1. The defense is doing its part.
  2. The offense isn't.
  3. Brandon Williams sucks.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:24 AM PDT reply actions  

nice
Succinct and too the point.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hell
Without the muff it could be anywhere between 7-6 and 14-6, assuming nothing else changed in the half because of it.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

Browns
Giving the Bengals all sorts of trouble...
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:25 AM PDT reply actions  

Bengals
Just took the lead back. But still, that's kind of LOLworthy.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

8 Carries??
Why aren't the Rams getting heavy doses of Franky??
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by Petey on Sep 16, 2007 11:28 AM PDT reply actions  

Gore
The Niners aren't getting any drives going. Convert some third downs. I think the Rams are letting their corners succeed or fail on their own, there seems to be a lot of blue and gold traffic in the box. That may be why he's not breaking through. Or maybe the line is sucking this week, too. And the Rams seem to have our screens figured out too.

We need something to shake up the offense, and we need some drives.

They've only had the ball 18 plays. No rhythm. Need to stop their drives and keep ours going.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

TOTALLY OFF TOPIC
But OJ has been arrested in Las Vegas in that whole armed robbery wackiness...he says he was getting some of his memorabilia or something...It's VERY WEIRD.  Once again, the juice is not loose.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:29 AM PDT reply actions  

OJ?
This is so screwy. What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay there.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:33 AM PDT reply actions  

Another complete
Niners need to stop em.

Willis in on the next play.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:34 AM PDT reply actions  

YES!!!!!!!!!!
BY!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:35 AM PDT reply actions  

BY
THAT'S what I'm talking about...talent AND brains to go for the strip.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions  

FUMBLE!
Recovered by Derek Smith.

Short field. Let's go.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions  

I love this defense
I find it comical that at the beginning of the preseason I was concerned about the defense and not about the offense.  Whoops

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions  

most of us were as well...
Amazing (and yet not so amazing) how wrong I was.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

running
Just can't get the running game going at all...Gore picks up a couple yards but not able to break anything big.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions  

Two yards for Gore
Gotta do better.

Why isn't the o line making holes?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions  

both runs were to the right side
that's NOT the side that Larry Allen is on.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

3rd and six or seven
after two Gore runs.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:37 AM PDT reply actions  

another wasted opportunity
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:38 AM PDT reply actions  

Yeesh
Just a waste of a drive.  GOT TO CONVERT ON TURNOVERS
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:38 AM PDT reply actions  

re
So freaking frustrating.

Good Field position, and we did nothing.

Fark.

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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 11:38 AM PDT reply actions  

Smith sacked again.
The run's not working, the pass isn't working. Three and out again.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:38 AM PDT reply actions  

At least
At least we've had good punts...

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 11:38 AM PDT reply actions  

this is true
Andy Lee continues his solidness.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

Stop running up the middle on first down
But can anyone give me another reason why the O line isn't pushing anyone? This was supposed to be our strength, but they aren't giving Smith time and they aren't opening up anything for Gore.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:40 AM PDT reply actions  

isn't the rams defense pretty crappy?
we're making them look real good
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:40 AM PDT reply actions  

another wide open receiver
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:42 AM PDT reply actions  

3rd and a half yard
First down, excuse me.

And another blitz picked up and another deep pass.

Not looking good.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:42 AM PDT reply actions  

The fuck?
Isaac Bruce has been wide open all day.
Harris is getting burned.....
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 11:42 AM PDT reply actions  

Derek Lewis?
Glad they learned the names.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:42 AM PDT reply actions  

they've been screwing it up all game
just ask Alex Gore
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

True
They have been horrendous and I have been cussing at them a lot.  It doesn't seem to be helping.

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

fox sucks
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

we have no idea
how to pressure the QB
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:43 AM PDT reply actions  

The secondary is starting to look human
and tired. Another first down. Just moving right down the field.

Three and out does not win games, McNolan.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:44 AM PDT reply actions  

LUCKY
luck luck luck luck LUCKY
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:44 AM PDT reply actions  

TOUCHBACK
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:44 AM PDT reply actions  

TOUCHBACK!!!!!!!!
great play by Clements
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:44 AM PDT reply actions  

re
it Lewis. lol.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

A fumble out of the end zone
a bullet dodged there.

Thanks, Nate, for punching the ball out.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:44 AM PDT reply actions  

Color commentary
The color guy sucks...Isaac Bruce trying to get in the end zone again?
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:45 AM PDT reply actions  

NATE
way to poke it out (also, they called torry holt isaac bruce, dumbasses)
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:45 AM PDT reply actions  

re
again, i think it was lewis.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

clements
I went back on my TiVo and you can see it's 22 not 32.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

re
ya i stand corrected.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

nope
It was clements, I stand corrected.
22 instead of 32.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 11:47 AM PDT reply actions  

Bulger
Yes Bulger is taking a beating but he's making the throws still.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:47 AM PDT reply actions  

yards!
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:48 AM PDT reply actions  

Jackson
So far so good today....need to get the disease more involved...get some mismatches.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:48 AM PDT reply actions  

Battle grab
eight yards.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:48 AM PDT reply actions  

first down pass
Now with 2nd and short you can bust Gore up the middle...
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:48 AM PDT reply actions  

we cannot run the ball
do we have an o line?
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:49 AM PDT reply actions  

ok
way to use the fullback
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:49 AM PDT reply actions  

phheww
Just a nice simple fullback drive. First down.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:50 AM PDT reply actions  

Moran Norris!
that's his one carry of the year...
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:50 AM PDT reply actions  

Second and two
and Gore can't make it. Tackled behind the line, but fell forward for a yard.

Norris makes it.

Two first downs on this drive.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:50 AM PDT reply actions  

bleg
not a good reverse
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:50 AM PDT reply actions  

great reverse
at least they're trying to get creative
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:50 AM PDT reply actions  

end around
That play seemed to take forever to develop on the offensive line.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:51 AM PDT reply actions  

Thank you, Taylor Jacobs, for your participation
Now bring in Lelie and throw it to him.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:51 AM PDT reply actions  

seriously...
WHERE is Lelie???
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

3rd
and ten or eleven.

And Hicks makes almost enough. And then they try to do a hurry-up. Rams time out.

Well, the Rams had to use up a timeout. Hopefully, it'll mean something in the fourth quarter and not trying to run out the clock.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

WTF
They can't figure out which team is which yet they're trying tongue twisters.

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 11:52 AM PDT reply actions  

yep
This is not the broadcast crew to be pulling that.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

I counted
About 8 times he said Hassler.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

go for it
Gotta get a first down here dammit
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:52 AM PDT reply actions  

aaaghhrh
so close.  way to make them burn a timeout
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:52 AM PDT reply actions  

good hurry up call
make 'em burn a TO at least
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:52 AM PDT reply actions  

now they'll punt
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

YEAAAAAAAAAAA
FUCK YEA!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:54 AM PDT reply actions  

GORE TO THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions  

GORE!!!!!
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions  

I'm FRANK GORE BITCH
Just RAN THEM OVER
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions  

GORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like Frank Gore, he makes bad predictable playcalling look awesome!
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions  

Yes
Ohhhh, THAT Frank Gore

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions  

outstanding, super great run by Gore
maybe his best ever
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions  

You're right
Technically he broke 3 tackles, but he also broke through a wall of blockers and defenders at the beginning and showed the breakaway speed at the end.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

It also
Might be the first time I've seen him take one of his long runs all the way to the house. His breakaway speed was non-existent last year. Nice to see it make an appearance this year!
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

4th and one
and Gore gets it. Forty-three yards into the end zone. We're tied, awaiting the extra point.

Niners in the lead, 14-13.

Yesssss!

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions  

Oh Frank how we missed you
Frank Gore is back baby!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions  

Finally
That was long over-due. Ladies and Gentlemen, you're reigning NFC Rushing CHAMP!
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by Petey on Sep 16, 2007 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
Frank Gore will eat your children!!!!!
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by Josh from Hollywood on Sep 16, 2007 11:56 AM PDT reply actions  

Now let's hope the defense caught its breath
and someone can get in there and make Bulger cry. Is Banta-Cain back from his coffee break?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:57 AM PDT reply actions  

good KO coverage
and nice kick by Nedney
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:58 AM PDT reply actions  

special teams coverage
Our special teams coverage has been phenomenal this year.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:58 AM PDT reply actions  

Nice special teams coverage
dropping Daunte Hall on the 16. Now don't let them convert.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 11:58 AM PDT reply actions  

hmmmmm...
Has VD done anything this game?

by TightSpiral on Sep 16, 2007 11:59 AM PDT reply actions  

Caught a nice
pass early in the game for a first down that took about 4 guys to drag him down.

Other than that, some nice blocking but not a lot in the air.

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

20-yard reception
He had a nice 20 yard catch in the first half and that's about it.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

that Verizon commercial
was hilarious!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 11:59 AM PDT reply actions  

great commercial
That "you wouldn't make it in pro football" Verizon commercial was great.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 11:59 AM PDT reply actions  

So Taylor Jacobs
is minus eight yards for the season. If he's going negative, can't we at least try Lelie?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Lelie
It's so frustrating not seeing him.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mike Nolan say:
"No playing time for the n00bs!"
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

DJax not included.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Clements.
Umm... was I making some kind of point? Sure doesn't look like it anymore...
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

great coverage by Lewis there
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:00 PM PDT reply actions  

M. Lewis
He's been quite solid this season...nice little pickup.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lewis got his hands on that one
Second and ten.

Get Bulger.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Walt
Just getting abused by Bruce.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:01 PM PDT reply actions  

not much he could do on that play
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jackson stopped at the line
Second and eight. Please stop those 20-yard passes!

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Checkoff to Jackson
1st down.

The drive continues.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Jackson
Jackson just so good...need more QB pressure.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:02 PM PDT reply actions  

great coverage
Just swarming on Jackson.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Jackson gives ground
Second and 12.

Stop the pass.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:03 PM PDT reply actions  

re
wow, we need more pass rush.
We haven't gotten to him since the first drive.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 12:04 PM PDT reply actions  

no pass rush
against a scrub O-line...
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:04 PM PDT reply actions  

3rd and four
Willis stops Jackson.

Man, the defense needs to stop them and get off the field. And the offense needs to get on the field and give the defense some rest.

Someone needs to flatten Bulger BEFORE he throw to Isaac Bruce for 20 yards.

The most important meal today should be the Rams!

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Tampa - WOW
Just slapping around New Orleans 28-0.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Houston all over Caroina, too
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

re
crying

I played Favre instead of Garcia and Benson instead of Caddy and Lee Evans instead of AJ.

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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Johnson
NEVER, start a player over Andre Johnson!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

So Seen Payton?
Not that good, is he?

To quite Nick Frost as Ed: "I fucking knew it!"

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Harris
There we go Walt...gambled and made the HUGE play.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Walt!
outstanding break on the ball
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Harris breaks it up
Nice.

Now let's take six minutes off the clock and score a TD.

Hey, and Brandon Williams manages a fair catch.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:07 PM PDT reply actions  

This is my country
Is this the first time they played this commercial. I was hoping that they'd stopped playing it. I am so tired of that song I'm getting nostalgic for "Like A Rock" by Bob Seger.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:09 PM PDT reply actions  

hearing that awful song
feels like a million tiny hammers pounding my skull from the inside out
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

that was crucial
yay. 3 and out.
fark.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 12:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Man
I could really go for some insurace runs out here.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:11 PM PDT reply actions  

great punt
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 12:12 PM PDT reply actions  

70 yard punt!
and great coverage
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Amazing coverage
70 yard punt...I will TAKE IT...Just awesome.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:12 PM PDT reply actions  

damn
nice ass punt!
make them work to score.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 12:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Hall looked really bad right there.
Two stutter steps right... pause.... two stutter steps left... pause... fall over.

Not even a single step forward.

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Got four yards on 1st down
He actually got a step past the line of scrimmage. But the pocket collapsed. Incomplete.

Third and six.

This is a big play. The defense is sucking air on the sideline. Incomplete, and Walls was practically in his pocket.

That was bad. Three and out. But a great punt with the roll. 70 yards. Rams inside their own ten!

Please, we need a three and out on this side. The defense needs to get some air in their lungs.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:13 PM PDT reply actions  

ANDY LEE!!!
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by Petey on Sep 16, 2007 12:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Superfan
I'm a big fan of those Super Fan commercials with the old guy...Well let's all go out and get bikini waxes!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:14 PM PDT reply actions  

WHY THE FUCK
IS THE SECONDARY STILL PLAYING SO FAR OFFF!!!

When you've got them that far in their own territory, BRING THE FUCKING HEAT!

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:15 PM PDT reply actions  

16 yards on first down.
I think the defense is tired. Thanks for all the commercials.

Clements stops Jackson at the line.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Some guy drops the ball
3rd and eight.

Please, please, stop them on this play.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Key stat is the score?
Ya think Professor?
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:15 PM PDT reply actions  

FINALLY
BRINGING THE HEAT!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:16 PM PDT reply actions  

that's what I call PRESSURE!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:16 PM PDT reply actions  

SACK
Eat it, Rams! Eat it from my fingers!
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes, yes, yes
A sack!

Don't drop it, Brandon.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:16 PM PDT reply actions  

He didn't
First and ten on the forty-eight.

Get a nice long, slow drive going, and score some points, please.

I am beginning to think that there's something bad happening with the O-line.

Please, please, please. I'm beginning to feel like James Brown. No, the other, original one.

Please get three first downs and then a touchdown.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

good field position yet again
lets see if we can do something with it this time
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 12:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Williams
Even though nothing happened there, I feel fear every time Brandon Williams goes back for a punt.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Williams jumped the wrong way on that block
If he'd taken down the sideline off that block instead of cutting back into the coverage it would have been an easy extra 5 to 10 yards.

Or more...

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:17 PM PDT reply actions  

decent return there
Williams made the first guy miss
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Crucial
We really need a TD drive here.  I can't take another nerve wracking game like last week.

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 12:19 PM PDT reply actions  

fuck, Alex!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:19 PM PDT reply actions  

fuuuuuuuuuck
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 12:19 PM PDT reply actions  

a
Awwww fuck.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 12:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Are you kidding me?
Come on...Alex Smith fumble is not necessary...good play by the rams though.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
Houston taking it to Carolina, Indy and Tennessee in a close on, Cleveland handling Cinci...

Weird week.

Although didn't the Titans beat Indy last year? Maybe they just have the ticket.

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:20 PM PDT reply actions  

And oh yeah
FUCK FUMBLE SHIT
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

they split last year .
and Tenn came close to winning the one they lost.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Isaac!!!!!!!!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Sopoaga
Having a solid game for himself so far...nice help for the depth.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh no
I guess that's not a long drive this time. Heitmann again, and the Rams are in great position.

Soap slips in and dumps Jackson in the backfield. Man, it's not fair to the defense. We need some offense.

3rd and four.

Prediction: A fifteen yard completion to Bruce.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Walt had good coverage there
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:22 PM PDT reply actions  

good coverage
Great pass by Bulger but Harris with a good tip.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:22 PM PDT reply actions  

wow
carson palmer is giving me a great fantasy week
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 12:22 PM PDT reply actions  

damn
53-yard FG by Jeff Wilkins.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Ah, off the hands of Isaac Bruce
A really long field goal try. 53 yards. Good.

16-14, Rams.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Good play by Walt Harris
But did anybody else see the corners dropping off 7 yards on teh receivers in the THIRD AND THREE situation?

I'm getting tired of this scaredy cat secondary play. We're really lucky we're not down a million to 14 all through the air.

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:23 PM PDT reply actions  

FANTASY UPDATE
We're down 107-69 but have a bunch of guys going.  We're facing Buc Em this week and he has Andre Johnson AND Joey Galloway.  Steve Smith obviously solid and Kellen Winslow with 82 yards and a TD
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:25 PM PDT reply actions  

If we can score a touchdown here
I like our chances a lot.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Scoring strategy
If we score more than they do I really like out chances today.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stopped at the 16
What are the chances that Smith can put together another 84 yard drive?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:25 PM PDT reply actions  

good if...
there are 3 minutes left.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh god
they are pumped. not what we wanted.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 12:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey
Way to surprise them with the run up the middle out there.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:26 PM PDT reply actions  

First and ten
let's run Gore into the teeth of their D-line.

2nd and 11.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:26 PM PDT reply actions  

another draw play?
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Hicks up the middle
for maybe three.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:26 PM PDT reply actions  

I can't believe that
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

wow
what a play
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Have the niners
called a pass on second on long even once this year? Or, you know, in the last seven years? I can't believe it.

FIRST DOWN! I'm slightly happier now!

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW
That could have been VERY ugly...way to go Maurice Hicks...dragged the defender a few yards for the first down.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

"Happy Feet" Smith?
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:28 PM PDT reply actions  

A sack
You know, I think it's about time that Alex just starts taking off and running.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:28 PM PDT reply actions  

2nd and long....
I predict a run.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:28 PM PDT reply actions  

I AM THE WINNER!
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

ugh
another third and long.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 12:29 PM PDT reply actions  

frustrating
It's so frustrating running on 2nd and double digit yards.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Gore stopped again
Is this some kind of weird strategy, all these three and outs?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:29 PM PDT reply actions  

STRATEGIC
PUNT FUMBLE STRATEGY!
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

shit
shit
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 12:29 PM PDT reply actions  

need to throw it closer to the first down
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:29 PM PDT reply actions  

3rd and long
Pass too short for a first.  Almost as predictable as the 2nd and long run.

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

w
It's their fucking backups too.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Wait for it.....
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

kicking to Dante Hall
I love that strategy!!!!!!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

FUMBLE!!!!!!!!
WE GOT IT
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

HUGE RECOVERY
Dante Hall has been atrocious today
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Man, is this offense pathetic!
Thank you, though, for the fumble, though.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm glad...
... they remembered VD is on the team.

by TightSpiral on Sep 16, 2007 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

DON'T BLOW THIS
I want a touchdown...plain and simple
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd be nice to see a pass
on anything but third down sometime.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:31 PM PDT reply actions  

How come
Gore is getting tackled behind the line?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:31 PM PDT reply actions  

WAKE THE FUCK UP!
YOU DUMMIES!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Baas
I think Baas was confused on that play....kinda weird
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:33 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT THE FUCK
RUN ON SECOND AND NINE??

You know you can get five yards on high percentage PASSES too???

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope
we're not playing for a field goal.

Before we at least had the right personnel on the field.

This is very sad. Nice to see some emotion from Hostler. Hopefully Nolan puts a fire under his ass.

Third and six.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:33 PM PDT reply actions  

playing for a FG
Totally playing for a field goal...go for a TD with a check down in first down range.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

late game
A first down would be huge...could really eat up some clock.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:33 PM PDT reply actions  

did they forgot what down it was?
do we have wide receivers?
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 12:34 PM PDT reply actions  

playing for the field goal
I hate that.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah announcer guy
I question that call, too.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:34 PM PDT reply actions  

first good point
Finally made a salient point.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm starting the movement
Fire Hostler (or however the fuck you spell his douchebag name)

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 12:34 PM PDT reply actions  

re
what the fuck man.
stupid play call.
all they need is to get to the 37.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 12:35 PM PDT reply actions  

o
on the road..........
we are not supposed to be conservative.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Game Balls
IF we can win this game, special teams getting a serious game ball.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:35 PM PDT reply actions  

OH!
They are going for the field goal.

With three and a half minutes on the clock, IF they get the field goal, the Rams can still get a field goal the other way. If Wilkins sets up past the fifty he's almost a lock.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:35 PM PDT reply actions  

So
The playcalling still sucks fat ass.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Does
anybody else find it hard to blame Smith for these shitty game plans?
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

kind of
It seems like they're not willing to put the ball in his hands to make plays often enough...He can make all the throws, so let him make them.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh geez
First bad special teams play of the season by the 49ers.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:36 PM PDT reply actions  

oh goodie
kickoff out of bounds. brilliant.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I take back
what I said about nedney
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 12:36 PM PDT reply actions  

oh fuck
at the 40? oh fuck.

COMON DEFENSE.

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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 12:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Out of bounds
and the Rams only have to go twenty yards to be in field goal range.

Let's hope that the Niners' defense can do something.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:37 PM PDT reply actions  

pressure on Bulger
forced the bad throw
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Defense
This will definitely tell us a lot about the defense.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:37 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLD EM
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 12:37 PM PDT reply actions  

3rd and seven
Throw to Bruce?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Browns-Bengals
41-38 at the end of 3 quarters....insane.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Bulger just hurting
BIG pressure.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:38 PM PDT reply actions  

TBC should have had the sack
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:38 PM PDT reply actions  

BIG PLAY
DEFENSE!!!
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 12:38 PM PDT reply actions  

4th and seven
Of course, it's four down territory.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:38 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLD THEM
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:38 PM PDT reply actions  

YES
Big STOP...and now using that timeout could hurt the Rams!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:39 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK YEAH
FUCK YEAH
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:39 PM PDT reply actions  

totally busted play
caused by the stingy D
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes!
Take over on downs.

Now, handoff to Gore up the middle.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Jackson pissed
I'm a little confused that they didn't involve him more on that series.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:40 PM PDT reply actions  

another wasted TO
coming out of a change of possession, you shouldn't need to use a TO.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:40 PM PDT reply actions  

So I bet
They try to run out the clock here.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, how do the Niners run out the clock?
How about a first down?

How about a rollout and a sprint?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:41 PM PDT reply actions  

horsecollar penalty
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:41 PM PDT reply actions  

What happened?
To our offensive line?

Last year ranked 7 in run blocking by footballoutsiders...  I guess the pass protection (which looks bad today) wasn't that good.

by zenbitz on Sep 16, 2007 12:41 PM PDT reply actions  

or illegal motion...
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice run
but an illegal formation!

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Flag
illegal formation...just stupid thinking.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Weak ass run there.
So weak ass.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:42 PM PDT reply actions  

3 straight dive plays
what imaginative play-calling.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Prevent offense?
So was that Norris run the offensive version of the prevent defense?
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:42 PM PDT reply actions  

good call
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

two and a half minutes
Another timeout.

How about a sprint by Smith?

No stopping the clock and maybe we can pick up some yards.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:43 PM PDT reply actions  

run
I'd assume we'll see a 3rd down run to take it to the 2-minute warning...

Here's a thought: Play Action

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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

illegal form..
shoulda called a real play after the formation penalty?

Why does football have all those nutty formation penalties, anyway?  I mean, I understand the false start/offsides... but why does it matter:

  1. That you have 5 guys on the line
  2. that you cover them with wide outs?

by zenbitz on Sep 16, 2007 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

so you know who is an eligible receiver
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

default subject
ah, makes sense.  That must have been good times before they thought of those rules... (and after they invented the forward pass in 1930 or whatever)

by zenbitz on Sep 16, 2007 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

This offense is so conservative
I'm surprised they're not lining up in three-piece suits.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

This is
Ridiculously MADDENing.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

umm
WHAT A FUCKING STUPID BUNCH OF PLAY CALLS.
jesus fuck.
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by jtoj on Sep 16, 2007 12:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Defense
Seriously needs to step up!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:45 PM PDT reply actions  

that's the message
the coaches are sending.
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you kidding me?!
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by Josh from Hollywood on Sep 16, 2007 12:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, two minutes
Up to the defense again.

They are asking way too much from the defense.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Why?
Why not pass there?  Don't have a pass play that takes 19s?

by zenbitz on Sep 16, 2007 12:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe the special teams
can force another fumble.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Fire Hostler Now
That 19 seconds is going to be the difference, not a first down....fucking worthless.

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 12:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Lelie
There hasn't been one all season.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

D-FENCE
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF???
This is not only the most conservative, but the most INEPT offense I have ever seen!  Hostler appears to be in over his head.  What happened to the play action pass?
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by SpinMD on Sep 16, 2007 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

wtf.
The offense makes sense... IF you can run block and Gore can get 1st downs.  They could do this last year.

by zenbitz on Sep 16, 2007 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Meanwhile
Indy's in the middle of a TWO point game in Tennessee.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Into the end zone
Forty yards to field goal range, 1:53.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Bulger
Just making the disgusting Favre-esque plays.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Here's an idea
WHY DON'T YOU PLAY CLOSE TO THE RECEIVERS?
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Bruce close to a first.
Out of bounds. Second and one.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Not good
This is NOT good...we need someone to make a play here (a 49er preferably)
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:50 PM PDT reply actions  

3-man rush
WHY AREN'T WE BLITZING?!?!?!?!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Another to Bruce.
And out of bounds. Just moving up the field to destiny.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I see
We're playing the preventing the win defense.  This game blows as much as last years where we kicked the field goal on 4th and goal line.

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 12:50 PM PDT reply actions  

1.35
Second and ten. Their own 43.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLD THEM!!!
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Overthrows McMichael
3rd and ten.

How about a little pressure on Bulger.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

3rd and 10
They need about 20-23 yards to get into Wilkins range...big down here
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Gee
If there was a time for press coverage, it might have been on THIRD AD TEN...

Shit.

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Niners getting cardinaled.
No pass rush in 2 minute drill.

Either that, or everyone should always run their 2minute offense/

by zenbitz on Sep 16, 2007 12:52 PM PDT reply actions  

this don't look good
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Spike
stops the clock after the first down.  2nd and 10 on 49ers 45...they only need 10 yards.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:52 PM PDT reply actions  

1st down
Stop the clock on the Niners' 45. In range.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:52 PM PDT reply actions  

please be holding
please be holding
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Or tripping.
HOLD THEM!
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

penalty
49ers decline and take the sack!!!!!!!!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:53 PM PDT reply actions  

tripping
nice sack by BY!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:53 PM PDT reply actions  

tripping
A rare call indeed.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:53 PM PDT reply actions  

DAMN
This is baaaaaaaaad
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:54 PM PDT reply actions  

3rd and long
Fourth and two, for a fifty-five yard attempt.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:54 PM PDT reply actions  

49ers timeout?
Why would you do that when the Rams were rushing to kick it????
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:54 PM PDT reply actions  

oh god
oh god oh god oh god oh god...
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:54 PM PDT reply actions  

It should never have come to this.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Niners' timeout
to ice Wilkins. 56 yards.

This hasn't been fair to the defense.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:55 PM PDT reply actions  

PLEASE
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Jesus fuck that was scary.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:55 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:55 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT WAS SHORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow....
Wilkins is so good.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Niners
Luckiest team in the NFL!  Outplayed again, 2-0!

by zenbitz on Sep 16, 2007 12:56 PM PDT reply actions  

THANK GOD!!!!!!
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by Josh from Hollywood on Sep 16, 2007 12:56 PM PDT reply actions  

VICTORY FORMATION
Take a knee.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:56 PM PDT reply actions  

WE'RE GONNA WIN!
In spite of ourselves...
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:56 PM PDT reply actions  

another lucky ass win
wow
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 12:56 PM PDT reply actions  

LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY
I said last week I couldn't handle 16 games of this, but they're trying!
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:56 PM PDT reply actions  

time
to look for a new offensive coordinator
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by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 12:57 PM PDT reply actions  

So Fooch
For your recap,

I think it should look like this

  1. Shitty playcalling on offense
  2. Shitty playcalling on defense
  3. Offense fails to overcome shitty playcalling
  4. Defense overcomes shitty playcalling
  5. Niners win, but we still only feel kind of good about it.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:57 PM PDT reply actions  

seriously
talk about a feel bad win
Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Sep 16, 2007 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

DICK NOLAN?????
Dick Stockton just called him Dick Nolan :)
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 12:57 PM PDT reply actions  

This is the ugliest win.
Uglier than Monday.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 12:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Did that douche
Did he just call him Nick Nolan?  WTF is wrong with the announcers?  Are they drunk, stupid, worhtless?  What?

Oh, Niners game was not good, but it still counts.

Fire Hostler Now.

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 12:58 PM PDT reply actions  

All of the above.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

a win that feels like a loss?
not quite. A win is a win is a win.

We're in First Place, baby!

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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 12:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I almost had a stroke...
Oh yeah.... I agree.. I can't take 16 games like this... but! a win is a win is a win!

by TightSpiral on Sep 16, 2007 12:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey guys
Tennessee is about to have a VERY good shot at beating Indy right now.
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 12:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Nope, nevermind.
I keep reliving the moment when Steve Young almost fell down. Over and over. / My Blog, For Writers

by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

So is it Hostler or is it Nolan?
Man, what's the final time of possession?

Where is the run-blocking? Where is the pass blocking? Where is the play-calling?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 1:02 PM PDT reply actions  

It's not laughing gas in the announcers' booth
Because if it was they'd be laughing.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 1:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone else
Having trouble viewing replies?  They seem to be not showing for me.

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 1:05 PM PDT reply actions  

both teams deserved to lose
how do the niners have 126 passing yards when the rams were without their #1 cb?

god i hope norv turner throws a punch at bellichek, gets fired tomorrow, and we hire him back by wednesday

i know, a win is a win is a win is a win, but dante hall's hands (or lack thereof) probably saved us today

either way, the rams are 0-2 in their first two home games...theyre in serious trouble

by VD cant be Contained on Sep 16, 2007 1:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Not just #1 cb
one, two and three.

Hey, can we move up Lelie in the depth chart and get him some face time?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dick Stockton
remembers Nolan's dad. Or maybe his granddad.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 1:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Has Cleveland
scored 48 points on the Bengals?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 1:06 PM PDT reply actions  

stupid ass Fantasy "Experts"
the smart play this week was the Cinci defense against the inept Cleveland offense. OOPS!
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by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 16, 2007 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

The replies have attached as links now
because of the volume of comments in the thread.

It keeps load times down for BIG threads.

Good for us!

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 1:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, it's exciting
Will the Niners control the time of possession this year?

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 1:12 PM PDT reply actions  

I see
Thanks HowTheyScored

by marcello on Sep 16, 2007 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

bengals/browns
oh man!  kpix just went raiders!  Is it on some kinda channel 48329  (I have comcast digital)

by zenbitz on Sep 16, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Recap
I'll have the recap up soon and we can move the thread there.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

If the Niners were in high school
no one would ask her out for a date.

by Bob In Pacifica on Sep 16, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

high school
She's the girl with a great personality, but hit every branch of the ugly tree?
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

im convinced
Hostler has been playing against alex smith or one of our receivers in his fantasy league each of the past two weeks

by VD cant be Contained on Sep 16, 2007 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy crap
Hostler needs to be replaced fast. these calls were incredibly bad and its amazing that they managed to hang on and win

by venim on Sep 16, 2007 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Agree with Venim
I hyperbollically made the statement early in the second half that the Niners haven't passed on second and long in about five years...

And then I watched amazed as they almost ruined the game by running on second and ten about 15 times without mixing it up ONCE.

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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey Fooch!
You won the Carlina game prediction handily, beating out Marcello and Nosetackly Supreme in that order (only three people to pick Houston this week!)
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by howtheyscored on Sep 16, 2007 1:27 PM PDT reply actions  

good to know
Glad to get on the board...Didn't do as well in the Indy game.
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by David Fucillo on Sep 16, 2007 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

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