http://labs.daylife.com/journalist/john_crumpackerArticles by JOHN CRUMPACKER, aggregated by daylife.comen-usTue, 24 Nov 2009 16:29:50 GMTTue, 24 Nov 2009 16:29:50 GMTDaylife Betaken@daylife.comken@daylife.comhttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=1956c08468f21ece48f13688a4285600The 49ers came to life in the second half and made a game of it. Alex Smith was at home in the spread/shotgun offense, but he looked utterly inept in the first half. In other words, he was Alex Smith. The offensive line held up well in the second half ...Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:22:04 GMThttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=1956c08468f21ece48f13688a4285600Alex SmithMichael CrabtreeNFLVernon DavisTarell Brownhttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=18ee7947ef524be79e44c45ca68c7647(11-22) 18:19 PST -- GREEN BAY, WI. - Anybody want to return punts? Kickoffs? Contact the 49ers. While the team stopped short of holding open tryouts for return specialists, it has divvied up the return duties to several people since coach Mike ...Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:20:04 GMThttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=18ee7947ef524be79e44c45ca68c7647Mike SingletaryAllen RossumReggie SmithArnaz BattleJosh Morganhttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=659fb558eef39bfaad2ff400c375f59eFor a player whose career appeared to be in jeopardy when he sustained his third concussion earlier in the season, Sunday's performance was a strong indication that Lewis has recovered from his most recent concussion. Lewis was especially active in run ...Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:19:51 GMThttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=659fb558eef39bfaad2ff400c375f59eDashon GoldsonTarell BrownShawntae SpencerFrank GoreJoe Perry (football)http://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=78c7b12f477cdff3a282bda837214b44Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field illustrated how bad and how good the 49ers can be within a single afternoon of football. Problem is, the former usually negates the latter and leaves a team dejected. Such was the case after ...Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:40:46 GMThttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=78c7b12f477cdff3a282bda837214b44Green Bay PackersAlex SmithRyan GrantPatrick WillisShawntae Spencerhttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=f70ed90c2c5417e206be881a774559ddWhile quarterback Aaron Rodgers is having a fine season in his second year as starter for the Packers, he does lead the league in a category in which he'd rather not be the league leader. He's been sacked 41 times in nine games for an aggregate loss of ...Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:51:10 GMThttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=f70ed90c2c5417e206be881a774559ddAaron RodgersManny LawsonRay McDonaldNFLGreg Manuskyhttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=54f56dd683de3b20b3e5139428ca3360Shawntae Spencer: The 49ers' right cornerback will see both of Green Bay's productive wide receivers at some point in the game. Old pro Donald Driver leads the Packers in receiving. "He's a seasoned vet," Spencer said. "He does the little things very ...Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:51:04 GMThttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=54f56dd683de3b20b3e5139428ca3360Shawntae SpencerDonald DriverGreg JenningsGeneral James L JonesTakeo Spikeshttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=23c6e38ed04e60d8d0b77b8730b871baCrabtree dropped a pass at Indianapolis and another against Chicago. He also fumbled after making a catch in the Colts game and has seen three passes intended for him turn into interceptions, two of them on tipped balls. "It bothers me," he said of the ...Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:23:55 GMThttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=23c6e38ed04e60d8d0b77b8730b871baNFLVernon DavisMike SingletaryMichael CrabtreeBrett Favrehttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=d3c1c9b90c600b75f584d071ce1cdf98"As far as the importance of the game, this game is just as important as the first game," the coach said. "Every game is important to me. It's important to be mindful of the opportunity we have." At 4-5, the 49ers have a chance to reach level par ...Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:31:37 GMThttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=d3c1c9b90c600b75f584d071ce1cdf98Green Bay PackersMichael LewisBrian WestbrookPhiladelphia EaglesTakeo Spikeshttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=cc7452c3569068124e234b260718500f(11-18) 22:27 PST -- It's not expected to snow in Green Bay, but 49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye remembered one memorable Sunday when it did. He was an assistant with Tampa Bay when the Bucs played in Lambeau Field on Dec. 1, 1985. As much as 18 ...Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:29:19 GMThttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=cc7452c3569068124e234b260718500fJimmy RayeSteve YoungNFLJoe StaleyNate Clementshttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=62346794a29791c8d6f3c08e5d413fdeLinked by events beyond their control from that draft, Smith and Rodgers share a bond that goes beyond their position of quarterback. If the wind had blown differently on April 23, 2005, Rodgers might be the starting quarterback for the 49ers, set to ...Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:05:33 GMThttp://feeds.sfgate.com/click.phdo?i=62346794a29791c8d6f3c08e5d413fdeGreen Bay PackersNFLSan Francisco 49ersBraylon EdwardsDeMarcus Ware