If you have never played football at any level how can you sit on the sideline and write a story about something you have never done ? — LaMichael James (@LaMichaelJames) August 3, 2013 I have never played football in my life other than the occasional flag football game. I also covered the 49ers as […]
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NFL to adopt NHL-style format for their Pro Bowl
AFC vs NFC has been eliminated. There you have it folks. The NFL is trying to spice up the Pro Bowl and they’ve decided to copy the NHL. For those of you unfamiliar with the NHL’s All-Star Game, the two captains will get a chance to essentially draft their team like they would for their […]
49ers fans don’t like Donte Whitner expressing concern for fellow NFL player’s health
Donte Whitner wished Percy Harvin a speedy recovery on Twitter. Fans didn’t like it. After the hilarious Twitter fiasco when Brian Wilson was supposedly a #trader for joining the Dodgers, Twitter gave us another gem. This time it wasn’t hilarious, rather it’s a continual disturbing trend where fans don’t realize that players don’t think like […]
49ers season ticket holders package and other photos from #FarewellCandlestick
The box of the season ticket holder package. With the final season at Candlestick Park approaching, the 49ers have asked fans to use the hashtag #FarewellCandlestick to tweet videos and photos of their experience. This week, they asked their season ticket holders to tweet photos of their season ticket packages and their experience at the […]
Gay in the NFL
Samuel: Always fascinating to hear accounts of those who’ve battled with the struggle. And we know soon enough active players will have the confidence to come out. It’s the change of the times here in American sports. I look forward to it. Originally posted on The MMQB with Peter King: From now until the opening of […]
I am loving the changes they’ve made to Candlestick Park for the final season
Season tickets for the final year at #TheStick. #FarewellCandlestick pic.twitter.com/vCTfvG8CRC — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 21, 2013 Throwback end zone logo. #FarewellCandlestick pic.twitter.com/LPuLOmaHa5 — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 21, 2013 @NinersNation here is a preview of the tickets and the field. pic.twitter.com/5ZMVmKKtnN — Abdul Momeni (@49erDully) July 21, 2013 Midfield logo. #FarewellCandlestick pic.twitter.com/miWvTYgaNn […]
Video: Merrill Reese Dramatic Reading of DeSean Jackson’s Rap Song ‘Diamonds On My Neck’
This is so right. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens […]
Report: Raiders fire PR director Zak Gilbert after critical SI story
I thought the Raiders had turned a leaf. that SI story actually put the team in a better light knowing that the team was in the right direction. Then Mark Davis decides to become his dad and do something stupid — something the article said they were getting away from. Share this: Share on Facebook […]
Report: Tebow’s camp is privately admitting he’s done in the NFL
If he was willing to change out of the QB position to something else, there’s still some hope. But he lacks all the skills a good passer must have. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new […]
Rolando McClain cements status as a bust with early retirement
This is pretty much all on McClain, right? Give some blame on the Raiders for either not researching and scouting him proper or not giving him the structure to succeed. McClain however is his own enemy for this and I hope that he gets his life right and maybe returns to football if he desires. […]
Forbes names Tim Tebow as most influential athlete in 2013
Man, people are influenced by a guy who didn’t do much this past year. I would say he’s one of the most talked about, with most of it as part of the media’s bringing, but influential? What’s he influencing and who is taking it? Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to […]
What Twitter does to fans and how they interact with athletes
Chris Culliver is active on Twitter and his Instagram. One of the things I love about Twitter is that you can interact with people that you normally would never get the chance to. Getting a response from a famous music artist or an athlete is pretty nice and it allows that celebrity to appear “real” […]
Farewell Pat Summerall — thanks for spoiling me as a young football fan
A broadcast legend. Sad news today as the sports world had to say goodbye to the great Pat Summerall. Summerall passed away at the age of 82. For me, Summerall was always a broadcaster. It was only very later on in my football fandom did I learn that he was a former placekicker and he […]
Report: Gay NFL player ‘strongly considering’ coming out
I’ve always wondered when a day like this would happen. There have been times when players have come out after retirement. But this is a bold move if it’s done and I applaud it. I think for the most part, the players of the NFL wouldn’t make it difficult for a player to come out. […]
The new Super Bowl is the same but it’s better
Our first look at the logo for next year’s Super Bowl XLVIII in New York City/New Jersey… details and pics: http://t.co/hTXr7tHfQz — Chris Creamer (@sportslogosnet) March 16, 2013 Check out the tweet and link from yesterday. I will offer just some quick thoughts on this. The first thing I reacted to was the skyline. The […]
2012 NFL Announcer Rankings
I normally don’t pay too much attention to announcers since when I watch football games for the past four years, either I am at the game live or I am watching so many games at once that I can’t notice the announcers. But for the few times I do, I think this list is accurate. […]
Raiders’ O.co Coliseum to have NFL’s lowest seating capacity
Because the Raiders are that pathetic and since their move back to Oakland, have been not much of anything useful. They’re part of the reason why the A’s can can never attract fans. Mount Davis is a waste. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens […]
Sneak Peek: NFL Turning Point Examines Championship Sunday
Samuel: This is a great film dissection of the 49ers’ second half play against the Falcons. Originally posted on They Call It Pro Football – Official NFL Films Blog: Here’s your first look at the newest episode of NFL Turning Point. Tune in tonight at 10pm/ET on NBC Sports Network for the breakdown of the […]
49ers Radio Call Of The Game-Saving Fourth Down Stop
Samuel: Great call by Ted Robinson. Originally posted on Joe Montana’s Right Arm: The San Francisco 49ers are going to Super Bowl XLVII after overcoming a 17-point first half deficit and defeating the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 in the NFC Championship. View original 43 more words Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click […]
49ers are going to the Super Bowl and it’s a bunch of emotions for me right now
Patrick Willis and the 49ers are going to the Super Bowl! Isn’t it great? The 49ers are heading back to the Super Bowl for the first time since the 1994 season. It’s a great feeling for me since I grew up a 49ers fan but it means a lot more to me because it’s special for […]
Steven Jackson: ‘Retirement is an option’
Samuel: Steven Jackson is a very underrated running back that gets very little attention because he plays for the Rams. He is too talented and it’s a shame if he ends up retiring because he has so much to offer the league. It’s just a shame the Rams will always be the Rams. Originally posted […]
How long will #Kaepernicking last? It could be around for quite a while
This has all the potential to stay for a while. I remember watching the entire 2011 NFL season unfold last year and the craze over Tim Tebow’s “#Tebowing” became a national sensation. They had websites on it, TV personalities were doing it and even Tebow himself was enjoying the craze. Somehow, someway, the movement blew […]
Sarah Redden releases her latest 49ers rap video
YouTube sensation Sarah Redden has released her latest 49ers rap video. In this video, she’s all about Colin Kaepernick making big plays to the studs on offense like Frank Gore, Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree. Even LaMichael James gets a shout out in this video. She’s gotten quite popular since her first video and with […]
This Day in Football: January 10
Samuel: The day that changed the 49ers organization forever. Originally posted on They Call It Pro Football – Official NFL Films Blog: On this day in 1982, Joe Montana made a historic throw to wide receiver Dwight Clark, who made an even better catch – “The Catch”. Montana and Clark’s connection in the back of […]