San Francisco 49ers defense shines in 20-3 win over Pittsburgh Steelers
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By ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP SAN FRANCISCO — Ben Roethlisberger threw two interceptions playing on a sprained left ankle, and David Akers kicked two field goals to. Steelers at 49ers, open game thread for Steelers fans. The Steelers face an uphill climb despite being down only 6-0. Will Ben Roethlisberger play in the second half? The [...]
Read More49ers dim Steelers' bid for top AFC seed with 20-3 victory
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes as Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel (99) tries to block the pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Monday, Dec. 19, 2011. The San Francisco 49ers were lights-out in their return to prime time, riding their top-ranked run defense again [...]
Read MoreSan Francisco 49ers defense shines in 20-3 win over Pittsburgh Steelers
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He really was too young to be a starter right away. He joined the league at 20 after two years as a starter (iirc) at Utah. A good deal of this is maturation. It's not as if he was running really complex offenses prior to Harbaugh. Steelers at 49ers, open game thread for Steelers fans. [...]
Read MoreSan Francisco 49ers defense shines in 20-3 win over Pittsburgh Steelers
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The San Francisco 49ers put together a huge win on Monday Night Football as they knocked off the briefly AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers. The 49ers won 20-3 as they were able to put a hurting on a struggling Ben Roethlisberger. UPDATE: The lights went out again at 6:43 p.m. just as the San Francisco 49ers [...]
Read More49ers can't get offense going, so 8-game winning streak ends with 16-6 loss to …
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Take away the 44 yards in sacks, and the 49ers produced fewer than 100 yards passing. “It's tough to get ready for a defense like that in a short week,” Smith said. “They do so many things.” The loss ended San Francisco's eight-game winning streak and We discuss the battle between the offensive and defensive [...]
Read More49ers rally, beat previously unbeaten Lions
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THE NOISE: The 49ers will go with silent counts and hand signals to counter the roar from the capacity Ford Field crowd. The 49ers brought in eight, five-foot speakers this week to acclimate their players, particularly their offensive line, BY DAVE BIRKETT Andre Fluellen's role with the Detroit Lions has been minimized now that rookie [...]
Read MoreCal football: USC cruises past Bears
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South Carolina's Melvin Ingram has 5 1/2 sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries this season for the Gamecocks. Ingram has also scored three touc. South Carolina's Melvin Ingram has 5 1/2 sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries this season for the Gamecocks. Ingram has also scored three touc. Sports: USC football: The best [...]
Read MoreSan Francisco 49ers notebook: Michael Crabtree sees outing shortened
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Montana recounted his arduous comeback last week during an intimate gathering for his neighbors at the Millennium Towers in San Francisco. Montana, who lives at the luxury condominiums, consented to a fireside chat (without the fire) Fielding questions Montana recounted his arduous comeback last week during an intimate gathering for his neighbors at the Millennium [...]
Read MoreAsomugha Agrees With Eagles
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A source close to Burress says the wideout has his eyes on the Philadelphia Eagles, who signed cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha to a five-year, $60 million contract on Friday night. Robert B. Stanton/NFLPhotoLibrary It'll be best for the Giants if Nhamdi The news about the Philadelphia Eagles having signed the biggest free agent on the market [...]
Read MoreStunning move to add Nnamdi Asomugha caps whirlwind 2 days for Eagles
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The Philadelphia Eagles (yes, the Eagles!) have landed Nnamdi Asomugha. In a totally surprising turn of Nnamdi Asomugha events the Philadelphia Eagleshave signed Nnamdi Asomugha. The Eagles hadn't been mentioned as contenders since teams began negotiating with players. Jets don't get free agent CB Nnamdi Asomugha, as Eagles swoop in and sign him. Clark Judge [...]
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