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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 
I am glad the Falcons are keeping it close, keeps Harbaugh from going into his play not to lose mode!!
So much for my call. Would you believe, er… 26-17?
Sold!
Need another TD now 20-17 is not safe
I hate when the DBs give the WR a free release. Why? Punch ’em in the goddamn throat at the LOS. You get one shot within 5 yds. Use it.
Right and how bout some pressure on the QB??
Uh-oh, I made a mistake Harbaugh has gone into his play not to lose mode, run, run, run.
Well looks like the run is going to bail him out…in spite of his play calling!!
Love me some Hunter!
That was a tremendous run.
GORRRRRE!
YEAH!
Nolan blitzed BOTH corners on 1st and 10? I guess if you’re gonna get fired again, go out swinging.
We’re getting close to the spread and over/under. Let’s see how creative the refs can get.
Lol seems that way RT
Under four minutes. Don’t give up any cheap long plays.
2 score game lets hold the ball at the end
We’re getting people near Ryan – but he is very good at feeling it and moving away from that pressure in the pocket.
How’s the prevent defense working for everyone here??
The run got Harbs a TD instead of using up the clock, so let’s go to the prevent D to show them!!
We’ll need at least one First down, maybe even two to close this out, or Ryan will get another shot.
Creative=7.
Are you kidding me!!!
Fuck. Ghost of 1972 right there.
Are you kidding me?