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49ers rally late but can't overtake Packers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver is knocked off his feet by San Francisco 49ers safety Dashon Goldson after a 12-yard reception during the first quarter of play. The Packers defeated the Niners, 30-24, Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Lambeau ...

From DANIEL BROWN DBROWN@MERCURYNEWS.COM, The San Jose Mercury News,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Green Bay Packers,  Donald Driver,  San Francisco 49ers,  Dashon Goldson,  Alex Smith

Aaron Rodgers of the Packers passes up a chance to gloat after beating the 49ers

49ers receiver Michael Crabtree plays beyond his years, but he is not immune to a rookie mistake. After hauling in a 38-yard pass for his first career touchdown catch, Crabtree was so excited he left the milestone ball in the end zone. Hill retrieved ...

From DANIEL BROWN, Contra Costa Times,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Reggie Smith,  Green Bay Packers,  Michael Crabtree,  Vernon Davis,  Nick Collins

Aaron Rodgers doesn't gloat after Packers beat 49ers

49ers receiver Michael Crabtree plays beyond his years, but he is not immune to a rookie mistake. After hauling in a 38-yard pass for his first career touchdown catch, Crabtree was so excited he left the milestone ball in the end zone. ball and ...

From DANIEL BROWN, The San Jose Mercury News,  22 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Michael Crabtree,  David Baas,  Takeo Spikes,  Matt Wilhelm,  Reggie Smith

49ers' late surge can't compensate for bad start in loss to Green Bay Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Before the playoff window slams shut, some 49ers hope they open up the offense. An aggressive approach in the second half was the only thing that saved the 49ers from utter embarrassment during a 30-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers on ...

From DANIEL BROWN, Contra Costa Times,  22 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Green Bay Packers,  Alex Smith,  Jimmy Raye,  Vernon Davis,  Michael Crabtree

49ers know pressure means more than sacks

Everybody knows what a sack looks like. That's when a defense player tackles the passer behind the line of scrimmage, often leaving a quarterback-sized imprint in the turf. Keeping track of sacks is easy. But the 49ers, like other NFL teams, also keep ...

From DANIEL BROWN, The San Jose Mercury News,  21 Nov 2009
Related Topics: NFL,  Aaron Rodgers,  Mike Singletary,  Greg Manusky,  Chicago Bears

Andre Agassi soaring to No. 1

In introducing Andre Agassi to a Palo Alto audience Friday, the moderator noted that the tennis star's autobiography recently hit No. 1 on the bestseller list. Agassi smiled to the crowd at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center. "I finally did ...

From DANIEL BROWN, Contra Costa Times,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Andre Agassi,  Steffi Graf,  ATP Tour,  Martina Navratilova

Andre Agassi soars to No. 1 again

In introducing Andre Agassi to a Palo Alto audience Friday, the moderator noted that the tennis star's autobiography recently hit No. 1 on the bestseller list. "I finally did something my wife hasn't done," he said, referring to Steffi Graf, winner of 2 ...

From DANIEL BROWN, The San Jose Mercury News,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Andre Agassi,  Steffi Graf,  Martina Navratilova,  Roger Clemens,  Adam Helfant

San Francisco 49ers hope to sack the Pack's YAC

a quick throw to the outside. Cornerback Nate Clements had a shot at holding White to a modest gain, but the receiver wriggled free and sprinted 90 yards for a touchdown. They are called "yards after catch" — also know as YAC — and they are a Green Bay ...

From DANIEL BROWN DBROWN@MERCURYNEWS.COM, The San Jose Mercury News,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: San Francisco 49ers,  NFL,  Nate Clements,  Greg Jennings,  Donald Driver

San Francisco 49ers try to stop the YAC of the Green Bay Packers

to the outside. Cornerback Nate Clements had a shot at holding White to a modest gain, but the receiver wriggled free and sprinted 90 yards for a touchdown. They are called "yards after catch" — also know as YAC — and they are a Green Bay specialty. ...

From DANIEL BROWN, Contra Costa Times,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Green Bay Packers,  San Francisco 49ers,  NFL,  Nate Clements,  Greg Jennings

Michael Crabtree already a go-to guy for San Francisco 49ers

For the second consecutive day, Crabtree showed up on the injury report with a knee injury. That was news to the rookie. Linebacker Takeo Spikes (hamstring) remained out of practice all week and will be a game-time decision. Matt Wilhelm will start ...

From DANIEL BROWN, The San Jose Mercury News,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Michael Crabtree,  San Francisco 49ers,  Takeo Spikes,  Matt Wilhelm,  Aaron Rodgers

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