Morning folks, morning. If you haven't got a chance to do it, the folks over at Big Blue View really are accommodating and make for some good cross-blogging leading up to the 49ers-Giants game this Sunday. I did argue with them quite a bit yesterday, but unlike some of the fans we've dealt with this season, they keep it about the team, don't make it personal, and wouldn't you know it - they actually know what they're talking about for the most part. The cross-blogging experience is always one of my favorite things leading up to the game. Head on over. Also, here's some links because I love you so much.
49ers Hoping Ray McDonald Can Return, But Now Know They Have Versatile Backup In Ricky Jean Francois (SB Nation Bay Area)
49ers ready for big time measuring stick game against the Giants (Examiner.com)
Former teammates Willis, Manning foes for a day (CSNBayArea.com)
Gore, McDonald, Bowman limited in Wednesday's practice (SacBee.com)
What if Alex Smith and Eli Manning switched teams? (PressDemocrat.com)
How Alex Smith is attempting to emulate Tom Brady (SFGate.com)
Giants' Eli Manning has college connections to LB Patrick Willis & RB Frank Gore (Examiner.com)
PHOTO: 49ers Leather Helmet Sported By Anthony Dixon (SB Nation Bay Area)
Carlos Rogers on Eli Manning: "He's calmed down." (PressDemocrat.com)
Donte Whitner on Eli Manning: "He's playing with a lot more confidence." (PressDemocrat.com)
Giants coach Coughlin hurls praise at Alex Smith (CSNBayArea.com)
Week 10 NFL Power Rankings: 49ers Hold Steady (SB Nation Bay Area)
What's behind Jim Harbaugh's wardrobe (SFGate.com)
Conference Call: Giants QB Eli Manning (49ers.com)
49ers Midseason Report (49ers.com)
Conference Call: Giants Coach Tom Coughlin (49ers.com)
Yesterday on Niners Nation
Golden Nuggets: All Kinds Of 49ers Midseason Goodies | Ninjames
49ers Vs. Giants: Random Stats | Fooch
David Akers: The Game-Changer! | Fooch
Your 2011 San Francisco 49ers: Are Blowouts A Concern? | Fooch
49ers Christmas Presents | Fooch
49ers Secondary vs. Giants Receivers: Match-Up Preview | D.DeSimone
Anthony Dixon Rocking A 49ers Leather Helmet | Fooch
Tom Coughlin Talks 49ers, Injuries And David Baas | Fooch
49ers Vs. Giants: Defining 'Elite Quarterback' | Fooch
49ers Vs. Giants Injury Report: Frank Gore A Little Ginger On The Ankle | Fooch
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