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Groupology event from Anna Piranah:
The software is at my.groupol.ogy, but you’ll need a private invitation in order to participate in this multimedia event that will feature videos, Candlestick memories, photos and live chat during the game. If you’d like to participate, please send email to anna@ekage.com).
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And Candlestick’s . . .
Here we are at Week 16, and there are still 18 teams still in the running. That means only 14 teams have been eliminated, and 10 teams are fighting for the last 4 spots. Crazy thing is, the Niners can still land the #1 seed, the 2, the 5, the 6, or they can be eliminated from the playoffs entirely. The unlikely scenario of the Niners gaining the #1 seed got a huge boost from the suddenly sleepless in Seattle. The 12th Man couldn’t help the suddenly anemic Seattle offense out of their malaise, and they suffered a beat-down at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals. A team themselves on the edge of the playoff hunt. Carson Palmer did all he could to give Seattle chances by throwing 4 interceptions, but it mattered little as the AZ defense kept Russell in check to the tune of 89 net yards passing, and 103 yards rushing (71 for Lynch). If it wasn’t for the picks, this should have been easier for AZ, but Seattle has to be reeling a bit right now. They’ve lost 2 out of their last 3, to division rivals no less, and have another division foe in St. Louis next week.
So, as this applies to the 49ers, don’t take your foot off the gas. Win tonight and clinch a playoff berth. Don’t leave this shit up in the air. I sincerely didn’t give AZ much of a shot, but AZ played godawful on offense and still won fairly easily against the vaunted Seahawks and their 12th man. Seattle went nowhere all day, and were 2-13 on 3rd down conversions. This brings to mind the earlier Niner game in Seattle, which they won handily. Or did they? That game, the Niners were missing Mario Manningham, Crabs, VD got hurt midway thru the 2nd quarter, Ian Williams was chop-blocked and broke his ankle, Willis was hobbled by a groin injury, Miller dropped a TD pass in the 1st quarter, and Kappy missed an open VD and was picked off early. Throw in the 5 turnovers, and you have a recipe for failure. Yet, for all that the Hawks had a 5-0 lead at the half, and a 12-3 lead at the start of the 4th quarter. This is where the game got away, as the Niners kept forcing the ball in the air, and the defense got gassed due to our 38 second drives, and Seattle scored a couple late TDs.
I hope the 49ers just play the game tonight and don’t get caught up in all the history around the Stick, the hoopla, and the circus atmosphere for the game tonight. It’s hard enough to win in the NFL without a shitload of distractions. And there are quite a few tonight. The Niners should be able to run on these guys. And if TB proved anything, it showed that we CAN run against 9 in the tackle box. But that was with Bruce Miller. He’s out, and the run formations look to be different with Boobie Dixon in the backfield with Gore. Still and all, Atlanta is travelling across the country amid a completely failed season, and shouldn’t put up too much resistance. The recipe is the usual. Get on top of them early, and put them away. I’d love to see Colt McCoy get into the game by the end of the 3rd quarter.
Forty Niners Forever 
Maybe yesterday was just another glorified practice too Richard Sherman?
Squawks have not played well on O for a while but yesterday their D wasn’t at it’s best either allowing Palmer to move the ball well. Palmer threw 4 picks, 2 his stupidity and 2 bad luck.
Squawks are still a good team capable of beating anyone but just like the other good teams they can be beat too, home or away.
I posted yesterday that on balance, looking at the play off caliber teams, that the Niners are probably the best of them right now. The Eagles went off in a big way yesterday but it was against one of the worst D performances I have ever seen from a Bears team. No way the Eagles plays like that against the Niner D, so I stick with my belief that the Niners are currently playing the best football of any team in the NFL.
Seeding will play it’s part in how easy/difficult the path to the SB will be, but however it all plays out next week, the Niners are playing well enough and this year have enough depth, especially D line to go all the way.
So in short, I’m feeling bullish, GO NINERS!
This is pretty cool
Very cool Chuck. Really brought back some great memories, thanks. Today feels like a playoff game especially as we’re playing at home fighting for a good seed and the crowd will be pumped. So will the team I’m sure. 34-14 Niners
Chuck, you will not, I repeat Not see Colt Mccoy, like I said, Harbs does not have the killer instinct that Walsh had. Up by 40 yeah Walsh would bring in the second string. Harbaugh goes up by 14 and he goes into Play not to lose mode. Run, Run, Run
One can hope, Kevin.
BTW, the event I posted about has been cancelled due to technical difficulties.
Romo is OUT for the season – back!
Kyle Orton, anyone?
That takes away all the drama of Romo choking the playoffs away in the 4th quarter. Bummer! Watching Orton do it just won’t be the same…
Sounds like horseshit to me. Jerry Jerk off is covering his ass.
Yeah he sure comes off as a major JERK!
I don’t know if Romo out is good or bad. I don’t want the Niners to face the Eagles in Philly…
The only thing I’m worried about is Seattle. And I’m not as worried as I was before yesterday.
Shit. Wish I was going to the game tonight.
Philly is pretty hot these days though.
It WOULD be hysterical to see Dallass win with Ortron behind the wheel.
They might get a clue and stick to their running game.
Then again . . .
the best thing about that AZ win (besides us still being alive for the NFC West) is that it broke up that air of invincibility bullshit they have enjoyed at home. Shit, Tampa Bay should have beaten them earlier this year up there.
Bottom line: if we face them in the playoffs up there we don’t have to have any nagging doubt about whether it can be done by ANYONE or not. AZ is a decent team, especially their D, but we are much better.
I know it’s not really a debate or not yet but if I have my choice of who to play, Philly or GB (both on road) I take Philly in a nano-second. Fuck going to Green Bay to play Rodgers. A rusty Rodgers is still a beast I don’t want to see us tangle with.
Foles has been good this year but he has no playoff experience and our D will shut them down. Plus, they couldn’t beat Minnesota last week and they were missing BOTH Peterson and Gerhart. Gimmie Philly all day long and twice on Sundays
You’re assuming GB beats CHI in the Windy City w/o Rodgers next wk. I think we play the Bears in the WC game. PHI beats a Tony Romo-less Dallas team and gets the 3 seed.
11 personnel group is our strength from what I hear. Thats 1 RB + 1 TE + 3 WRs which gets FG, VD, Boldin, Crab and MM/Patton? on the field. Im looking for deep passes to test M Nolans cover 3 early then intermediate ones if Falcs can cover/stop deep. This should open up running room for Frank and the RB corps.
Next best package is the 21 with 2 RBs (Frank+Boobie?), 1 TE and 2 WRs used maybe 25% of the time. So Ive heard; lets see how it plays out. I expect lots of yards passing and running from us and scoring in the 30s. Lets get it done!
Spam filter hard at work Chuck…..
OK. I just returned from the liquor store with brandy in hand. Christmas is the one time a year I drink brown alcohol. What’s left of my pancreas can’t take much more.
I was out all day ringing a bell and holding a bucket. Not for the Salvation Army, I was collecting donations to help pay for Tony Romo’s back surgery. At least we don’t have to worry about losing to Tony and How bout dem Cowboys!
Hit Somebody!!!
Lots of injuries of serious consequence this week. Mostly I hope for an injury-free game and a win at home better yet.
Tukafu at FB!
That should not be championed. We have two active FBs with Dixon being the other. And you people wonder why I nicknamed Jimbo Bo Schembechler Jr.
If he can block, he’s fine
It’s not a question of his ability or not, it’s like when the Giants carry 13 pitchers on their roster — it’s just WRONG.
Another 3 and out and just keep scoring.
PW with a missed tackle to allow that 3rd dn conversion. A few more of those and I’ll be asking if we traded Patrick Willis yet?
Did you resolve the problem with the external drive?
No. To be honest I haven’t tried. Maybe if you have some time (if you like) we could exchange an e-mail or two with your suggestions. I’m still a little fuzzy on the whole concept. Otherwise, everything else is working swimmingly. Thanks again. Merry Christmas