Fooch's Note: First, the Nuggets title should be sung to this tune. Second, Ninjames is out and I'm handling the Nuggets for the day. Big thanks to him for getting the structure set up after the jump. He had begun the Nuggets last night so the following paragraph is what he had to say.
Good morning folks. I'm starting these early because I have to wake up very early to take care of things and I'm a little ... let's call it "woozy," at the moment, so I don't have much actual, factual commentary on the 49ers to grace you with. They signed a kicker, but we all expected this. I believe they will beat the Buccaneers on Sunday, and I believe they'll do it handily, by a couple of scores. Again, that's just me. Either way, I don't have much time so I'm going to just get to your links. Enjoy.
CSN broke news that the 49ers players voted unanimously to give the NFLPA permission to decertify the union. It's primarily a procedural move because if the union couldn't decertify it couldn't sue the owners if a lockout was instituted. (CSN Bay Area)
New kicker Shane Andrus may face some nasty conditions this weekend as it's expected to rain on Sunday (Press Democrat)
49ers.com discusses the rise of Troy Smith to prominence (49ers.com)
Amidst all the discussion about Anthony Davis, it's not surprising there is a story about their on-the-job-training (Inside Bay Area)
Another article on the rise of Troy Smith, particularly in light of his illness in Baltimore (Yahoo! Sports)
The Jacksonville Jaguars have claimed Jason Hill off waivers (Yahoo! Sports)
Troy Smith had a previous experience at the Senior Bowl with Bucs coach Raheem Morris (Press Democrat)
Coach Mike Singletary's Notebook for November 17 (49ers.com)
Mike Sando takes a look at injury situations that matter in the NFC West (ESPN.com)
Joe Staley discusses Rams DE James Hall in advance of the Rams game with Atlanta (ESPN.com)
Mike Sando's NFC West Stock Watch features Troy Smith and Alex Smith (ESPN.com)
Even Troy Smith thinks the league is heading towards flag football (ESPN.com)
TB site discussing the test Gore will present to the Bucs (Tampa Bay Online)
Troy Smith is rapidly reviving his career as well as the 49ers playoff hopes (Fanhouse NFL)
Micheal Spurlock is making plays for the Bucs (Sac Bee)
The 49ers offense has been expanding since the bye (Sac Bee)
Yesterday on Niners Nation
Golden Nuggets: Scouting Troy Smith | Ninjames
San Francisco 49ers vs. St. Louis Rams: A Prospector's Guide | Fooch
49ers-Buccaneers: The "Return" Of LeGarrette Blount | Fooch
49ers Right Tackle Anthony Davis: On The Hot Seat? | Fooch
NFL Injury Report: 49ers-Buccaneers Wednesday Practice Participation Report | Fooch
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Coming Up Today on Niners Nation (All times pacific and subject to change)
7:00 a.m. | Troy Smith: A Look at the Labels and the Truth | Tre9er
10:00 a.m. | 49ers-Buccaneers Matchup Preview: QBs Down In The Red Zone | Fooch
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