49ers Football Fever

KIRKLAND, Wash. — The image replayed itself over and over on the film room screen. San Francisco running back Frank Gore gashed the Seattle defense for 10 yards. Then he slashed for eight more. On and on it went.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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There is no such thing as overdressing the part of a fan at an Oakland Raiders game. And if you’re heading to San Francisco, a 49ers game is a great way to break from shopping and fine dining. From what to wear and buying tickets to how much to expect to pay for food and […]

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For a sixth-round draft pick, Delanie Walker is not lacking in confidence. The second-year tight end, in fact, said he runs better routes than Vernon Davis, whom the 49ers made the sixth overall pick in the 2006 draft, the same one that produced Walker 169… […]

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There was a strange, unfamiliar odor floating over the 49ers’ practice field last week. After a while, I finally figured out what it was.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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SAN FRANCISCO - Marcus Pollard was getting tired of all the reminders last week. By the time the Seattle Seahawks took the field for their first full practice on Wednesday, the veteran tight end had been prepped on today’s game with the San Francisco 49ers so many times that he sounded like a recording.Hat tip: […]

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Buzz: Live in-game blog from today’s games | Culpepper ready to face old team It’s no stretch to also call this the biggest game Mike Nolan has coached in his three seasons with the 49ersHat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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It’s time for the Tunnel Rat to poke his head through the hole and run to freedom. In a sense, the 49ers’ Frank Gore has been held captive by his own offense and by defenses out to get him. Escape is in order. Cinematically, it’s analogous to Charles Bronson… […]

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On Sept. 5, Bob Gagliano became a 49er; that is, he turned 49 years old. On Oct. 5, 1987, Bob Gagliano became the 49ers’ starting quarterback, thanks to a turn of events known as the players’ strike. On a Monday night in front of announced crowd of 16,471 at… […]

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The 49ers on Tuesday parted with punt returner Brandon Williams and welcomed Michael Lewis, the New Orleans Saints’ career return leader in punts and kickoffs.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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When teammates rattle off the most impressive talents of Cal safety Thomas DeCoud, it sounds like they’re describing a fictional superhero. “He’s an athletic freak of nature,” middle linebacker Worrell Williams said. “His hands are like vacuums,” said Steve… […]

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Every Friday, the Free Press will compile the best games and story lines to watch over the weekend. This week’s Final Countdown is assembled by Free Press sports writer Kyle O’Neill.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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Steve Smith and Thomas Jones are among the potential fantasy studs in Week 4 as USA TODAY examines the best options for your team in this week’s fantasy football matchups.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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After nearly one full month of grueling action the NFL enters the seven week stretch of fantasy football turmoil known as “bye time.” Did you draft Reggie Bush, Maurice Jones-Drew and Clinton Portis not realizing they’ll all be sitting at home on Sunday? Oops. Enjoy starting Brian Leonard. Fantasy football aside, bye weeks serve as […]

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Caldwell native and former University of Washington quarterback Cody Pickett signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League last week. After a standout career at Washington, Pickett was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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There were two reasons why the pass play in Pittsburgh involving tight end Vernon Davis was changed from catch and fumble to incomplete pass after the 49ers challenged the ruling, according to Mike Pereira, the NFL’s vice president of officiating. In a… […]

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Five days before the 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks, Darrell Jackson shaved off his shaggy mane in favor of a more militant-looking buzz cut. But if you think the act was done to symbolize the wide receiver’s burning hatred for his former team, well, you really don’t know Darrell Jackson.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full […]

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At 1-3 DeAnza College is at the opposite end of the spectrum from 3-1 Yuba. But the 49ers are facing a new challenge on Saturday, coming off their first loss of the season and looking to regain momentum before heading into a bye week and then the start of Bay Valley Conference play on Oct. […]

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Four Goshen Junior Football League games were played Saturday at Pringle Park.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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USA TODAY continues its Rookie Focus series that examines one of the NFL’s most impactful first-year players on and off the field every Wednesday. This week the spotlight is on the 49ers’ Patrick Willis.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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“Financial Football” Money Management Video Game is a Free Tool to Improve the Financial Literacy of California High School StudentsHat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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As part of a new season-long feature, USA TODAY checks in with bloggers following different NFL teams in an attempt to capture what the fans are thinking. This week’s installment focuses on the San Francisco 49ers, a talented young team with aspirations for a division crown.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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After their come from behind win Saturday at Arkansas, the Kentucky Wildcats jumped seven spots to number 14 in the latest Associated Press college football poll that was released Sunday.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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By all rights and formulas, it should be Pittsburgh 27, 49ers 3, at the end of play today at Heinz Field.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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Live: Game blogging and post-game analysis’ | Raiders: Brown’s firepower | NFL scoreboard By all rights and formulas, it should be Pittsburgh 27, 49ers 3, at the end of play today at Heinz Field.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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Just when Vernon Davis finally became a key part of the San Francisco 49ers’ offense, the tight end has been sidelined by an injury. Davis probably will miss the 49ers’ next two games with a sprained ligament in his right knee after getting hurt during San Francisco’s 37-16 loss at Pittsburgh.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead […]

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Just when Vernon Davis finally became a key part of the San Francisco 49ers’ offense, the tight end is headed back to the sideline.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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The last time the Steelers started the season 3-0 was when Ben Roethlisberger played QB for a youth football team in northern Ohio.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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If the 49ers on offense can ever catch up to the 49ers on defense, the 49ers might have themselves a team in 2007. Until then, however, the 49ers seem destined to struggle their way through the season, beating lesser teams - which in itself indicates… […]

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SANTA CLARA — Just when Vernon Davis finally became a key part of the 49ers’ offense, the tight end learned he’s headed back to the sideline.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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Just when Vernon Davis finally became a key part of the San Francisco 49ers’ offense, the tight end has been sidelined by an injury.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Manny Lawson will miss the remainder of the National Football League season with a torn right ACL.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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Former San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver Dwight Clark will be on hand for a question- and-answer session and buffet breakfast before the Novato-San Marin footballHat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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Driller Staff Writer After several weeks of practice and training, the players of the Westside Youth Football League got their first taste at playing the game last Saturday morning when the WYFL officially kicked off its season with a series of games at the Taft High track.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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Quarterback Steve McNair will start Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals and All-Pro offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden will be out for the second consecutive week, Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick said Friday afternoon.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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CHICAGO BEARS-Released CB Ade Jimoh. Re-signed P Dirk Johnson. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS-Placed LB Manny Lawson on injured reserve. Signed FB Zak Keasey from the practice squad.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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Football players generally dislike meetings, so when new Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians recommended that the club schedule a few more to make sure every offensive group knew what the other ones were doing the players balked.Now that the Steelers are 2-0 and apparently hitting on all cylinders on offense going into their game […]

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San Francisco 49ers owner John York, and his son, Jed, have stepped up their house calls and lunches with Santa Clarans in recent months, looking to spread support about a proposed football stadium.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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The Yuba College football team has risen to every challenge thrown its way so far this season en route to a 3-0 start. However, this week will be the 49ers’ greatest challenge yet when they travel to state-ranked Santa Rosa on Saturday.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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Travis Henry and LaMont Jordan are among the potential fantasy studs in Week 3 as USA TODAY examines the best options for your team in this week’s fantasy football matchups.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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It was just like old times Monday for the 49ers as they enjoyed the view from atop the NFC West and savored their 2-0 record. OK, maybe not exactly like the old times of Super Bowl seasons past, when the 49ers turned offense into a lethal art form.Hat tip: Yahoo! NewsRead full story

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