NFL Week 7

The Niners had a bye in week 7 but will be back in week 8 to take on the Cleveland Browns at home. 

The Oakland Raiders took on the Kansas City Chiefs in a 28-0 loss at home. 

After Jason Campbell broke his collarbone in a season ending injury last week, there was a frenzy of talks about who would replace him. The final decision was made when the Raiders acquired Carson Palmer from the Cincinnati Bangles. This week was Palmer’s debut as a Raider, and it was certainly one to forget. Palmer did not start this game, as coaches and Palmer himself did not think he was completely game ready. Instead, backup QB Kyle Boller got his chance to be the starter and showed what he was made of by throwing three interceptions in the first half, the first Raider to do this in 13 years. His first interception was ran back 59 yards for a touchdown and put the Chiefs up 7-0 early in the game.

NFL Week 6

49ers 25-19 victory over the Detroit Lions overshadowed by coaches scuffle.

The Niners win again on the road and break the Lions undefeated record, both teams are now 5-1. The Niners are 5-1 for the first time since 1998, and that accomplishment can be greatly attributed to new head coach Jim Harbaugh. After the game, Harbaugh was pumped about the victory and how much his team has been able to accomplish this season…but maybe he was a little too jacked up. He celebrated with fist pumps and jumps all the way across the field to shake Lion’s head coach Jim Schwartz’ hand. Harbaugh gave Schwartz a firm shake followed by a hard pat on his back and was off to continue his celebration. Schwartz took offense to this gesture and chased after Harbaugh as they made their way to the tunnel.  By looking at the game stats you wouldn’t believe that the Niners were the victors, being called for 15 penalties for 120 yard and two turnovers, while the Lions had no turnovers and only six penalties. But one again the 49er defense was unbeatable. Rookie linebacker Aldon Smith has really brought a lot to this team this season and has helped an already strong defense grow stronger.

NFL Week 5

SF 49ers dominate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 48-3 blow out.
The Niners Are Now 4-1

New head coach Jim Harbaugh has now led the Niners to four victories this season, the 49ers best start since 2002. Whatever Harbaugh is doing in San Francisco is working and I think all the Niner Faithful’s would agree that it’s about time. Alex Smith has never looked better than he has this season so far, and it might be safe to say it’s because of Harbaugh’s coaching. The Niner defense held the Buccaneers to three point in this lopsided victory! Alex Smith threw for 170 with 3 TD’s, while running back Frank Gore rushed for 125 yards.

The Niners started out strong and didn’t let up the entire game. Alex Smith threw to Delanie Walker for a 26-yard touchdown in the first quarter. The Bucs didn’t answer until the end of the first quarter with a 24-yard field goal from Connor Barth, the only score they would put on the board. The Bucs first drive of the second half resulted in an interception by 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers, which he then ran back 31-yards for a touchdown. On the next 49ers possession Frank Gore marched into the end zone for a 2-yard rush. The Niners then capped off the first half with a 37-yard field goal from David Akers. They marched into the locker room leading 24-3, but they were far from being done.

College Football Week 6

Cal Falls to the Number One Offense in the Country, 43-15

Cal played Oregon Thursday night on ESPN primetime. The much anticipated game was exciting…until the second half at least. Cal took the lead at the beginning of the game with a 27-yard field goal from kicker Giorgio Tavecchio, but Oregon quickly answered with 53-yard run from LaMichael James. James had his third consecutive 200+ scoring game, the best in the nation and a new Oregon record. Tavecchio tacked on three more points with a 38-yard field goal, making the score 7-6. Oregon enhanced their lead with a 17-yard touchdown run from De’Anthony Thomas. Cal was able to cut the score to 14-9 with a 54-yard field goal from Tavecchio, his career best. The bears stopped Oregon on a fourth down attempt to regain possession with 8:24 left in the half. QB Zach Maynard then found brother Keenan Allen open for a 12-yard touchdown and put Cal on top 15-14.

NFL Week 4

Huge come from behind win for the Niner Nation, beating the Philadelphia Eagles on the road 24-23! 

The 49ers now have a two-game lead in the NFC West with their 3-1 record (winning two road games back to back!) The Niners won on Sunday with 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. Alex Smith finally looked more confident and comfortable with the offense, only turning the ball over on a fumble, which ended up as a scoring opportunity for the Eagles, but still he had the best game of his career!  He went 21-33 with 291 yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles scored first with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Michael Vick to Clay Harbor. The Niners responded in their first drive of the second quarter with a 37-yard field goal from David Akers. In the first half, The Eagles dominated the 49ers and made it seem like they were running away with the game. The Eagles scored 16 unanswered points on the Niner defense. Watching the Niners fall behind, all I could hope for was that Vick tripped on his way to the locker room and was out for the remainder of the game…Unfortunately, this did not happen, but something else happened in that 49er locker room at the half. First year head coach Jim Harbaugh must have said something that inspired his team and made them come out in the second half with intensity.