Well, I’m hoping for an entertaining win for game 13. Mainly because I’m taking my son, shelling out some hard (yeah, really) earned scratch, and making the drive all the way to the house that Stoneham built. Yes, the Stick, the Stinkhole, the mudpit, nee Monster Park. Site of many many MANY football games in my life.
Last game I saw was the Seattle game on Dec 12th vs Seattle. Near the end of Aluminum Mike Singletary’s tenure. The Niners trounced Seattle 40-21. No contest. However, I’ll never forget the 1st time I went to the Stick for a football game. They had the ever-lime-green and deadly astroturf installed for the ‘coronation’ of the 49ers moving to Candlestick from Kezar in 1971, after closing the rim around the stadium, which previously was open in the outfield. They might as well have played in the parking lot for all the padding there was on that field. It was the Minnesota game the last week of the 1972 season. Steve Spurrier (the man who cursed the #11) quarterbacked the Niners to the brink of the playoffs but they needed a win to get in. All he could muster thru 3 quarters was 6 points, and the Niners were down 17-6. In stepped John Brodie, who had been hurt and had missed the previous 8 games. He calmly and coolly led 2 4th quarter scoring drives. One to Gene Washington on a 25 yard strike, and the 2nd being a post route to Dick Whitcher as time was winding down. Luckily we were sitting in the south end zone, where the 4th quarter TDs took place. The place went nuts as the Niners made the playoffs. I’ll conveniently end the good feelings here.
So, flash forward to now, and . . . ? Are we on the brink on another new age of dominant 49er football? Will the decision to start KaepernicK be forever called Harbaugh’s folly? Will it be his downfall? Will Harbaugh switch back to Smith if the Miami game doesn’t go well? Strange days indeed. And to coin a phrase from Mr. Mojo Risin, with a Miner 49er connection, weird scenes inside the gold mine. . .
Go Niners! And go Kappy!
San Francisco 49ers Forever 
great thread Chuck. Have fun with your son and no matter how it goes just be happy you have a kid who enjoys being taken to a game just to watch a game. I waved bye bye a while ago to Katie liking baseball. But I’d trade anything to be able to take her to a game and actually watch the game with her, talk about it, teach her things….
The last few years, all I’ve done is spend $100+ at the game on stupid shit that just just feeds her Id. And I never get to see much of the game anyway and we’re gone by the 7th inning.
Not worth it, I’d be better off giving her to her grandparents and hitting the train with my bro’s…….
Ha ha. Thanks, There’s hope, Flav. Does Katie like softball? My girls got into fastpitch and had a blast. They played from about 7-14. After a while they started paying attention to the Giants games I was always watching. Then there’s the whole boy thing. Boys like baseball, and girls who like boys that like baseball start liking baseball. Yeah., I know, a slippery slope but you’ll survive. .
First game I remember seeing in SF was before I moved here, I worked in the booth for the infamous 1972 divisional game with Dallas- the Riley Bowl, or as Chuck calls it ” The %!!!@%%^$%$@ Game”…I had no particular rooting interest other than pretty much hating the ‘Boys, I do remember having to leave the booth to let out a major curse when Preston did the Riley. What a revoltin’ development that was…
I still refer to him as ‘he who shall not be named’ . . . PR’s got nothing on Voldemort.
The first game I saw was at Kezar.
Me too. Cowboys, 1965 or 1966 I think. I remember having to park in the hinterlands of hippiedom and walk to the stadium. Interesting trek for a (very) little kid.
Yup. Saw the Colts in 1968, and a couple games (Bears and Packers) in 1969.
I was a little too young to attend the P***** R**** game. My first game was the year after. The ’72 Niners also finished with a tie that year. I wonder if that means we’re in store for another P***** R**** finish in the playoffs. My nerves can’t take it. Thank Christ the Mayans won’t let it come to that and they’ll solve all of my problems on 12/21.
Dennis, news from Belize is that the local Maya are decorating trees and houses in preparation for Christmas celebrations.
Sorry about your luck. Hope you didn’t spend all your savings and give away all your good shit.
Then again, they are known to be some hellacious practical jokers.
NoFear, I look at life in two ways: 1) if you die with a $1,000,000 in the bank you just lost a million. 2) if you die owing $1,000,000 you just gained a million. Which one to do you think I aspire to?
The way the Ravens and the Browns are starting their games today, they may have some calendar theory fans in their number, too.
Time fer some scoring predictions since folks are talking about our chances VS da Fish: Final edition
Chuck: 28-10 Niners. Another defensive beat-down. Kappy hits his passes. Gore gets going. (Enjoy Chuck!)
Phil: 31-17 Niners. With a game plan to take advantage of Kap’s talents downfield, some good runs by LaMichael James and 2 sacks by Aldon. “Scepter Of Doom” is what Roman pulls outta his butt when he’s thinking “Hmmm, 3rd and long, time to run frank up the middle”. This is also known as SOD. Gonna run a bunch. Or maybe a coupla read options near the goal line?
Flavor: 38-10 Niners. We eat Miami alive: 38-10 (tied/same w/ twinfan who called first. Ties are okay just ask the Niners))
Twinfan: 38-10 Niners. Well, I *seriously* predict a win. A big one. 38-10 Niners. Miami’s defense is actually so-so at best-20th overall. 27th against the pass. They do rush the passer pretty well and QBR is a mediocre 82.3 against them but they give up a lot of yards. Big game for Colin and Jimbo.
Irish Kevin: 17-9 Niners. …Go back to the play calling in the Chicago game, pass on 1st and 2nd downs and use the run sparingly, the Niners should win this game. But IMO Harbaugh is now playing to make it to the playoffs, he is not playing to win the division. He will call plays that will get the Niners the lead and then go run and conservative play calling and rely on the Defense to win. I just don’t see the Niners going to the SB with the kind of inconsistent play calling that JH does. Since the Chicago game JH as been reigning in Colin and his passing, except when necessary. Like I said, might as well be Alex out there. Cry Havoc, and let slip the dogs of war. That’s what needs to happen…oh and just to prove my point. SF 17 – Miami -9
rtfirefly says: 27-6 Niners for me
barleyfreak: 24-10, Niners Jenkins and James don’t get on the field. Kap has 2 TD passes and a pick. Akers makes a field goal w/o the game on the line. Huzzah. There are no pitch plays. CK won’t see anything but a variety of zones until he can figure em out.
12th man says: 24-7 Dolphins end up in the Tuna can.
Grumpy: 27-17, 49ers.
NoFear49er: 27-3 Niners Niners defense is at home and pissed. Just miss the shutout. 27-3 Niners.
Alleykat: 28-6 Niners…There will actually be a Randy Moss&Vernon Davis sighting in this game as both will score a TD!
Winder: 34-10 Niners. I think we clean up our act this week and do a little old fashioned stomping on the fish. Great seats chuck, have some fun. 34-10 Niners
Del Mar and snarkk to go. Will post final edition before game time
Spread ranges from 8 (Irish) to 28 ! (Twin n Flav). Who’s going to be the genius this week??
I was a genius once. ONCE!!
Hitting the road in a few . . .
I hope you and your kid have a good time at the game today. I hope to hell you’re not going to wear your Alex jersey. That jinx would lead to a worse fate than anything the Mayans could pull off.
Have a great day, Chuck.
OK, Phil. As we all know it’s verboten for me to pick the Niners to win. However, my cat Frank is not forbidden. And what a perfect week for a Frank the Cat pick as we are playing the Fish. Frank loves fish. Loves to eat ’em that is. Frank says we devour the Fish today. And Frank likes tricks. Frank predicts one 49er trick play for a TD.
Frank, his Fancy Feast Fish & Shrimp and the Forty Niners 31. Fish 13.
We are now totally fucked…
and watch it with the seafood for Frank. It can cause UTIs. Keep it as an occasional treat. Maybe you know this.
Frank’s been living on the Fancy Feast variety pack of cod, sole and shrimp, ocean whitefish & tuna and savory salmon since he was a kitten. The only member of this household who has trouble peeing is yours truly. I make more trips to the bathroom than Carter has pills.
He’s been lucky. It’s a known problem, not an idle theory.
Ok got ya
Enjoy the game Chuck..Bring home a winner!
Actually it will be with Kat’s stone cold prediction 28-6 Niners!!
First game I went to was ~1973 or so. Can’t remember exactly but it was the day they retired Brodie’s number IIRC. Against the Steelers. Who slaughtered us.
BTW — I now KNOW Vernon will have a big day. BIG. I finally benched him on one of my FF teams.
Have a good rime Chuck! My first Niner game was in 1984 against the Vikings. I don’t remember the score but I know we won. I was 6 at the time and yep, my father took me. Dads & sons, great tradition.
Let’s win this shit. Go Niners! Go Kap!
Did you see LaMichael James run? I wanted him to take a knee. Mofo is fast. But I already knew that…
Great play call and execution on the first play…keep it wide open, Jimbo.
Smoke da fish…man that sounds good right now
WTF was Carlos Rodgers doing on that play?
I’ll tell ya, “Napping on the job.”
Penalties….
You guys make fun of me and my love for Tony Romo, but he just engineered a 4th quarter comeback win in Cincinnati with the death of a teammate hanging over their heads. I wonder what Alex will engineer today? I’m thinking a Lego house complete with trees and a swing set…
TB just took a dump at home vs the 8-time-in-a-row-losers Philadelphia Eagles. but who engineered their win? Nick Foles. I wanted the Niners to draft that Wildcat. I watched a ton of his games with Arizona. Kid’s a winner.
Our DBs are sucking shit through a tin horn so far today…
And WTF is our pass rush? Sack his ass!
There it is. Aldon just abused the kid from Stanford, Martin.
Welcome to the NFL, rookie.
Fucking Goldson missed that tackle. I can’t stand that fucker. I want him gone.
Aldon 18.5 sacks so far
James 1st down for 10 yds. I’m calling for 2 tds to boot by the RBs. @ sacks by Aldon
1 more sack by Aldon
That gives Aldon the franchise record with 18 1/2 and counting…
Fucking shitty-ass play calling again. Bunch formation and we run the ball. Fire Harbaugh’s ass!
Seriously. The play calling has been atrocious. Most would like to place the blame with roman, but the buck stops with Harbaugh. Uneasy lies the head who wears the crown. Fucking time to Marie Antoinette his ass.
Nobody’s fooled when L.Davis and Kilgore come in. Kaep should have taken the bootleg on that play. Maybe this was the set up play for that naked bootleg play later in the game.
I don’t know if Harbaugh thinks it’s “cute” or whatever to bring in 7 offensive lineman like he used to do on a regular basis at Stanford. Someone needs to remind Jimbo this isn’t college.
THROW THE GODDAMN BALL!!!
I hope this game doesn’t go like the 10 time world champion boxer from the Philippines who took one on the chin in the last second of the 5th round against Mexican Juan Marquez: out stone cold not saved by the bell. Shocked Fiiipino crowd…that’s not us right?
Manny Pacquiao
Phil, it was the 6th round, but who’s counting? The ref is after Pacquiao hit the flow after that straight hand right by Marquez. Pow! Right in the kisser, Alice.
I just happened to go to our favorite restaurant for Sunday lunch and it was packed- forgot about the fight. Place was damn quiet after that round. Marquez has skinny legs but powerful upper body- for a 39 year old. It was their 4th fight, 2-2
O is just too predictable, agree
I keep hoping and thinking Jimbo will open the shit up, but he’s a goddamn disciple of Bo Schembechler from his Michigan days. He had Andrew fucking Luck at Stanford and he still ran the ball 57% of the time. It’s hard to make a leopard change its spots. But someone needs to remind Jimbo once again…
THROW THE GODDAMN BALL!!!
Deep shit is out because our O line can’t hold their blocks
That Miami ST player needs to be neutered after walking into the EZ with the ball.
Thin the fucking herd, people. Thin the fucking herd…
Ok that was good coverage by Goldson but he does make a bunch of bonehead plays
The Miami punter should be allowed to rape that mook’s wife.
That’s fair punishment in my mind.
I hate to agree with Dierdorf about anything but he’s right about the punter chewing out and shoving anyone. Take a seat kicker. You’re an effin’ kicker.
lol
Miami’s already scored their last anyway.
Two catches by Randy Moss in succession. Stop the presses!
WTF is the protection?!!
Great blitz recognition and completion to James. Ya think Jacobs make that catch?
Fucking OL let Wake come through untouched. Then we run the ball on 2nd and 17.
Fire Harbaugh now!
Shit Anthony Davis didnt.even touch that guy.Fuckin OLE attempt cost Kappy that Sack!!!
I think it’s fair to start openly questioning this QB switch. Kap is not playing better than ALex was. JH is responsible for needlessly making our O worse. Swallow your pride and bring Alex back!
Alex is NOT coming back unless Kap leaves on a stretcher? Would you like for that to happen? I have no problem with it if you do, I root for players to leave in a body bag all the time. Just like you’ve done with Peyton Manning this year. I respect that.
Kaep’s been making plays from nothing.
I had the sense last week some of these guys weren’t giving a full effort blocking for Kaep. I don’t like it.
I’m not seeing the whole field but I can’t believe everyone is covered on the plays we see Kap staring downfield and finding nothing. He’s had some plays where he’s had no time but he’s had several plays where it looks like he’s admiring a beautiful sunset. Throw the goddamn ball!!!
I’ll be very interested to hear Chuck’s analysis on this game since he’s seeing the whole field…
Frank Gore only has 5 carries in the first half, 26 yards.
If 49ers abandon the running game they risk losing this game
Kaepernick cannot call an audible inside of 10 seconds on the play clock.
We have 3 offensive TDs since the Bear’s game. Blame it on whoever one chooses, that won’t get it done. Time to open it up…
Alex just opened another Gatorade bottle, will that suffice?
TF, are you rooting for Kap to be injured so Alex will return?
What wouuld make you say that, Wet Brain? i want them to score more.
Now we’re talking FUMBLE
Fucking Alex Boone got beat like a red-headed step child on that 3rd down. Kap had none chance.
How bout that ST SNAFU by the Fish? That’s a muff. Frank got his fish, and I got to see some muff. That’s the Dennis/Frank exacta.
TD Frank! Frank Gore, that is…
I think Anthony wants to play more..
Thannks for the gift Thigpen.,Now lets punch this fucker in!Thank you Frank,for the 6….
Fuck kick coverage- where is it?
Goldson FALL on the ball moron
Flavor, if Kaep’s not seeing open receivers that could be a problem, although Alex wasn’t that great at it either, but you don’t want him forcing throws that aren’t there just for the sake of throwing more.
Seattle is killing the Cards 31-0
We need to do something different. Maybe run some spread or pistol. Our O-line is not blocking anyone in a phone booth this year, no matter who the QB is.
Uh that’s reassuring, I thiink
James finally showing why we drafted him on that play.
Kap and Crabs seem to have developed a nice little simpatico. Crabtree couldn’t stand Alex. He wouldn’t even say his name and admit he was the starter the other year when Alex ran “Camp Alex” during the lockout. Crabtree hates his ass.
We converted our first 3rd down. As the late Mel Allen would say, “How about that!?”
Funny, he had 39 catches in the first 8 games.
Shit this is BS how we handle the play clock.Have to do a better job getting the plays in.
Fucking zebra let the DB mug Moss.
Beautiful play anyway.
I don’t understand some of the play calling, still. Right before half, with time running out down around the 20, Niners call that run to LMJ, which goes nowhere and eats time, instead of throwing into the end zone, since they’re already in decent FG range. Kap does well on roll outs, they’re not calling many of those. Now, the razzle dazzle that almost works. Seems too conservative, then all of a sudden a crazy ass call…
My two little neighbor girls asked me a question that I thought was, “Do you have a tree?’ I said no, the tree is up in our community room. They said, we don’t want a tree, we want a treat. That I have, I gave ’em some snickerdoodle cookies.
Warrior catch and run by Gore there. Should have been a three yard gain, ends up with 18.
Savage run by Gore.Dude makes people miss.
That call fooled no one.
Anyway, wherethehell has LMJ been this year? This little dude looks ready to play, adds a nice dimension to the O on the outside…
Fucking Moss blew my flea-flicker prediction for a TD. That pass was on the money. Catch the goddamn ball you old fart. Frank the Cat predicted that as well. Frank knows his shit. Who do you think gives me all my horse racing tips?
Doesn’t help though when the DB is holding your arm for the last 15 yards. Fifteen G-d-d yards, mind you. The zebra was blind on that one.
Still should have had it.
Was Randy interfered with? Yes. That still doesn’t excuse his ass.
The ball was money. CATCH THE GODDAMN THING!!!
Would have to be a one-handed catch then, because Moss’s right arm was pinned.
Frank Gore over a 1,000 yards with that run for the 6th time in his career.Congrats Frank!
Good luck beating Pete Carroll at home. We’re gonna have to cheat. Just like he did when he was at USC,,,
I’m looking forward to another year of “What’s Your Deal?” Not saying that it will happen, but there is no one who deserves it more than Pete the Cheat.
As much as I hate that SOB, I respect the hell out of him in the same regard. “If you’re not cheating, you’re not trying.” Pete tries likes a motherfucker…
Again we are letting a team stay with us late in the game. I hope we don’t end up with the same result as the Rams game.
21, shit. Just put an “S” on Gore’s chest and be done with it. He put the team on his back on this drive.
Gore almost pounds it in
Great block by Delanie on that Frank run. Punch this fucker in…TD DIXON!!!
Who needs Jacobs. I hope we wave his vociferous, unhappy and worthless POS ass tomorrow.
Could easily happen now.
Then waive his ass, too.
Tarell: it’s better to be lucky than good. That should have been a TD.
If they got Jacobs for short yardage, it was dumb to begin with.
Delanie missed ANOTHER tackle on that Tanehill run. Bad angle and pursuit.
Have i mentioned I want his sorry ass gone next year?
Delanie?
Sea 45 Az 0
Culliver with a beautiful play. Eric Wright-worthy, and when I say that, that is utter admiration.
We got two safeties covering the backs? Where’s the deep help on these go routes?
The Dolphins are not giving up here. Our defense had better make a play…
Culliver makes #11 proud with a great PD. And I’m talking Steve Spurrier and his Gamecocks. Not Alex Smith. He just sucks cock.
How’s Walker doing on :”D:”, Denny?
Time for Fangio and his crew to come up with a stand. And I’m not talking Stephen King’s “The Stand.” Stop somebody!!!
Huge 4th down play here.
One score game again.
John Madden: “The knee = two feet.” Fucking great throw and catch by the Fish. Even Frank was impressed. His Siamese ass is looking to turn another shade of gray…
Colin has had a nice game, quietly. Big drive coming up.
But for a Moss catch here and a Walker catch there…
That pass to Crabs was late and low.
Anyone else got a bad feeling here?
I’ve got a turn over feeling here.
That’s why punters don’t say shit to the cover team guys.
I’ll give Alex credit, his beard always looks neat and tidy — standing on the sideline!
Shitty decision by Kap on 3rd down. Have to throw pass the 1st down marker.
Love that “Heart and Soul” commercial. Greatest piano song ever? I dare any one you to top it?
Well our O is having a rough time adjusting to the new QB but they were dropping Alex’s passes too. I think our D will hold ’em out of the EZ
Harbaugh is clearly afraid to turn Kap lose on some more risky pass plays. If that’s the case, why is he in there? Might as well have Alex in to do his thing…
And what exactly is Alex’s thing pray tell?
My stomach is already churning awaiting your answer…
Can’t we get a hometwon call once in a while anyway?
No
Only Philbin is getting those.
Today, Harbaugh is a moron.
Two fucking penalties on the same goddamn play. That shit is on our HC.
Fire Jim Harbaugh now!!!
Nolan is available
As dumb as this post is, it’s fairly refreshing to read you write about something other than Alex smith.
This would be a good time for Aldon to get a sack.
Seattle 51-0 over Arizona.Cards with fucking 8 turnovers!!!!Easy to see a score that huge with that many gifts.
Now we’ll see if Kaep and Roman can run the four minute.
Now Kappy needs to get two first downs.
Dumb fucking call by the fish = deep pass on 4th and 10?
Nice run by James for a first down.
Thank goodness for lame brained play calling from Miami, going deep needing just a first down.
LaMichael James has a big run / big day 1st down