Can't Hold My Tongue

Hi Ladies! OK, I was trying not to focus too much on the 49ers but I can't hold my tongue anymore. I have to say I'm actually excited for this season. Now I know we don't have the best team in the world by far, but I think we actually have something to work with. I was very impressed by JTO's performance. Unfortunately the defense and special teams had a very bad night but I'm not worried. I know they're much better than how they played against Chicago. But hey, we moved the ball! 37 points! Get out! I still am not sure exactly how we match up against other teams since it's the preseason, but I'm a little optimistic. I sure hope I'm right!

Gene Upshaw

Hi Ladies! I just wanted take this opportunity to say my thoughts and prayers are with the Upshaw family, their friends and all the fans who are dealing with Gene Upshaw's passing last night. The NFL Players Union leader and Hall of Famer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only a week ago! He was 63. So with that, life is so much more than football. Cherish your loved ones and all those around you. Enjoy life and live it to the fullest! Many, many blessings Ladies!

You Mean I Have to Leave the Country???

Hi Ladies! So I was watching the Buffalo Bills-Pittsburg Steelers game last night that was played in Toronto...as in Canada. So the question going around is whether or not teams should be able to play a number of their home games internationally. I think a few exhibition games every once in awhile is ok, but not on a regular basis. I think this is completely unfair to the fans who have paid money to see their team play at their local stadium. Now I realize Toronto is only about a 2 hour's drive from Buffalo, but I'd have to literally leave the country in order to see my team play a "home" game. I've just left the country! Luckily you don't need a passport until 2009, but you do need your birth certificate or proof of citizenship. Wonder how many of you know where your birth certificate is... One note about that game though - Trent Edwards was on fire!

Is it the End?

Hi Ladies! So we may have just seen the end of the Alex Smith era at the San Francisco 49ers. On this morning's 49er Coordinator Show on KNBR, Mike Martz pretty much confirmed that JT O'Sullivan is his guy. He was a little vague with what the difference is - only that he can do some "unusual" things. I sure hope so! This actually brings up another point - the issue of paying first round draft picks gobs of money before they've played a single down in the NFL. We all know that pro football is much faster and complex than the college game. Just because a guy's a star in school doesn't mean he's the automatic ticket to the Super Bowl. I think the execs should wait and see what they've got before they get stuck paying for nothing. For a little extra reading to back up my point, check out this list of the best and worst first round picks.

Haven't Heard Their Names in a While

Hey Ladies! So I've got a question for you. Where is Shaun Alexander??? Talk about falling off into oblivion! I hate to say "I told you so" (my sister knows what I mean), but there was always something missing with him - umm like, 5 avg rushing yards maybe. But seriously, he still was a good player so it's a shame that he's kind of faded into the woodwork. I mean, he doesn't even show up in the search results on NFL.com! I had to find him in some unknown roundabout way. I do hope he at least gets a backup spot somewhere. If I've missed something and he has been signed, please let me know. And what about Terrell Owens? Obviously he's still playing with force for the Cowboys, but ever since that whole pain medication overdose/possible attempted suicide incident, he hasn't been up to his usual antics - well at least in the national news. He could be creating havoc in the Big D but I know we don't hear about it here in CA. As a matter of fact, the last thing that made the biggest news was him crying about "his quarterback," Tony Romo. Has TO finally grown up? Or maybe he's gotten overshadowed by his quarterback's soap opera life with Ms. Simpson.

Football Penalties by Yards

Hey Football Females! I'm sure you know what some of the basic penalties are and how many yards they cost - offsides, false start, pass interference. But do you know what spearing is and that it costs 15 yards? I came across this great list of penalty descriptions on football.com. It really helps give an even deeper understanding of the game. Check it out!

Preseason 1: 49ers-Raiders

Well you will all find out sooner or later that I am a die hard 49er fan, even though there's really no team right now. All I have to say about yesterday's game is "What the heck was that?????" This is now the fourth preseason game I've watched and the Niners aren't in any team's league. I just don't understand. New coordinators and talented veteran coaches, halfway decent players - the only constant problems? A naive head coach and lack on an NFL-caliber QB. Can we please cut our losses, spend the money and get a quarterback that can at the very least throw a ball correctly? Now I like Alex Smith. He seems like a nice guy, but I don't care how many coordinators you've had, you should be able to retain at least something you've learned along the way for $24M guaranteed! And I'm sorry Nolan, I know you're trying to be diplomatic, but your team is garbage! It's time to get aggressive! DO something! And I've just gotta close with this...Vernon Davis - NO MORE FALSE STARTS!!!

My First Post - Brett Favre Fever

OK everyone, this is my first post so let's see how it goes. I'd like to start off by putting my one and only two cents in on this whole Brett Favre fever. I think he made a big mistake. Yes I said it. Brett, you should have stayed retired. I understand that you miss playing football and the itch came back, but did you really think that you could just come back to the team and say "Oops, just kidding, I think I really will play this year. Sorry Aaron but I'm back. Your career will just have to wait." Well if the Jets go all the way (not holding my breath) then yay for Favre. You got your wish. Now retire.