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!
Forty Niners Forever 
Go back and read my posts on draft day when I heard LaMichael James’ name called in the 2nd round. I watch more Pac-12 football than anyone of you except maybe Berger, and we watch the games togther via the phone. We know our Pac-12 shit. James is the real deal.
He can definitely play. I like the options that he brings for quick hitters and outside runs. I guess it was a numbers game for him to get in. Now, the numbers dwindled a bit, so he’s got his shot. I’d like to see more of him, so he can get into a flow before the playoffs; hell, before the Seattle game…
3rd and five.
LMAO. Well that’s one way to do it.
That’s why Colin is starting.
Yahhhhoooooooooooooooo
That works. Alex even smiled.
Heeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!
How bout bout pistol offense courtesy of Nevada? Go Wolf Pack!!!!
Like I said, 4 minute or Kaep runs in a keeper.
Nothing like a 50yard run by the Kapster to seal the deal!! Yowzer!!!
Well shit. I called the 27 for the 49ers, but the Phins look to be 4 short.
Or ten too much.
The Niner kick coverage continues to suck game to game. Seely was supposed to be a star; well, his star is dimming, they need to step it up in that coverage…
We’ve had some turnover at the bottom of the roster. Losing Costanzo hurt. Might be able to find a ST ace or two with all those picks in May.
Oddly the punt coverage is okay
14 point spread making barleyfreak and phil look like freakin’ geniuses for a couple minutes anyway
Given Miami’s gift TD on 4th down.I would have been all over the final at 28-6.With the final being 27-6.
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yup yup
Great play call.
The Kapster makes plays Alex can only dream about.Alex couldn’t run 50 to the clubhouse at halftime.
2 sacks by aldon like I said
It’s ignorant to trash Smith to build up Kap. Smith is a good runner. He had a pretty big one in the postseason if you recall..
That’s true
Chuck took his banjo to the game?
Yep that’s him
Snork.
It’s funny. Alex and I have the same haircut. I’m sans the beard, but we’re simpatico with what’s on top. And we’re the same with what’s in the top. I scored a 40 myself on the Wonderlic. Momma raised no dummy.
Going into the NE and Seattle games, this was big. IMO, best game since Chicago for Kap.
Yep we needed this. LMJ filling in for Hunter nicely
Well, they won this game, but the offense was again not stellar. Kap has good stats, but nothing really breaking out. He brings that kind of long run to the table, but the play calling for him seems to me still hesitant, maybe they don’t believe he can find the reads well yet, and maybe he’s not as the league adapts to him. The D today was not up to its usual snuff, they were on the field too long. Play like this next week, and Brady will have a field day…
Snarrk, I’m in the dark here. Would you rather have Alex still as the starter? I’m not sure.
snark – I actually saw shades of Singletary with the sideline crap and play calling by Harbaugh. Kinda confusing.
27-13 Final. Frank the Cat called 31-13. That’s close enough for some more fish tonight.
Frank loves his fish ‘n shrimp. Go Frank!!!
It’s too bad what you might be doing to a poor animal. You’re putting him at great risk if fish is his regular diet, as you claim. Be kind to Frank,.
http://www.littlebigcat.com/nutrition/why-fish-is-dangerous-for-cats/
Jesus, now I have more to worry about my cats. I guess I will feature the Turkey and Giblets a little more
It’s a painful demise.
TF, I appreciate your concern. I know you have cat(s) Mikey and/or others yourself. Believe you me, Frank is treated with the utmost care and responsibility. As you all know, I have no offspring myself. Frank is the closest thing that I have to an actual child. Frank’s been treated as such.
Frank’s #1. Frank rules our house. I’m just happy he allows me to be a tenant.
TD FRANK!!!
I did mean it as friendly advice. Then you started trumpeting the diet. I know you love Frank- but the seafood diet is not recommended as a regular one.Adult male cats are most at risk.
Nice game, still not hitting on all cylinders offensively though.
The next two weeks are going to be as tough as it gets. With playoff seeding at stake.