by Mike Messner (@teachermike72) | Aug 9, 2018 | 49ers, Blog, NB9ers Deep Dive
It’s slightly ironic that, as we emerge from mourning the recent death of Dwight Clark, the team that will never forget The Catch which doomed it to football obscurity for years is in town for a preseason game. But they’re here. America’s Team. The Boys. Next Year’s...
by Mike Messner (@teachermike72) | Aug 1, 2018 | 49ers, Blog
Watching a pass being thrown is probably the single, most exciting part of football for me. There’s that moment of anticipation where you’re not sure if the quarterback threw with enough energy or precision, or whether his wideout will be where he has to be to catch...
by Mike Messner (@teachermike72) | Jul 14, 2018 | 49ers, Blog
Remember when Jimmie Ward came to the 49ers, back in 2014? This was during the Jim Harbaugh days, when the team was realistically aiming for a sixth Lombardi trophy, and they were actually playing respectable football after a few years in the wilderness under Dennis...
by Mike Messner (@teachermike72) | Jun 27, 2018 | 49ers, Blog, Class is in Session
As we approach the 2018 49ers season, I couldn’t help but see a similarity between the season we’ve just finished (or is it escaped?) and another time our beloved team went 6-10. Not 2010, when Mike Singletary’s smashmouth style was shown the door and poor old Jim...
by Mike Messner (@teachermike72) | Jun 15, 2018 | 49ers, Blog, Breaking News
Richard Sherman, the happy man in the red and gold! The veteran cornerback spoke to the media during mandatory minicamp this week, and he seemed to be full of good cheer. Here are some of the highlights: His Achilles tendon injury has given him a complete offseason to...
