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Joecool · 2009-09-22T08:36:29-07:00

Downfalls of borderline top level or even top level teams is that some have a tendancy to play to the level of their competition. Singletary instilled a 100% speed with full pads and no relaxing in Training Camp and it has seemed to carried over in the 49ers play during the two regular season games. The Cardinals players noticed the "Focus" of our team as was quoted by Bertrand Berry on KHTK. We were thinking that the SEA game was be a so called GPS game because they kicked our ass last year and tore STL a new one. However, we did not play down and stayed focused and revealed to everyone that there is a reason why ARI was the NFC champs and there is a reason why SEA is still trying to work it's way back into the relevancy of the NFL top teams. We kept our level of play high and it showed against a weaker team. Yes, SEA is far weaker than ARI. Now, that SEA game really didn't seem like a "GPS" game at all. Now the next game is the new "GPS" game. If we beat Minnesota, then it will be known that, well, Minnesota really hasn't played anyone to prove how good they are so then our next game will be a "GPS" game...and then the next one...and...now you know how I feel about "GPS" games. There is no GPS game because it doesn't matter WHO we play. The only thing that matters is HOW we play. So far, we have played hard and been focused.

Sep 22, 2009 at 8:55 AM

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valrod33
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Originally posted by Squirrel:
Originally posted by mryan1004:
having a qb that can control the game is one thing but when he is averaging 180 yards a game, i just cant see how you can live every week with those numbers because eventually a team is going to stop the run and the defense wont be so successful

Quiet! You'll upset Joecool!

Sep 22, 2009 at 8:55 AM

#17

mryan1004
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Originally posted by Joecool:
Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
I think the Minnesota game will be a GPS game for us. It'll let us know where we stand outside our weak division.

I have a feeling that if we beat Minnesota, it will be said that Minnesota really isn't that great because they have only beaten weak teams.

i certainly think that if thats the case and we do win we will be considered the real deal, especially with the hype of favre and peterson.....

Sep 22, 2009 at 8:57 AM

#18

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GPS games are all BS...

We've played the 2 teams everyone was picking to win our division and beat both of em. Regardless of Sunday's game, we stand 2-0 in our division. These folks need to plug that into their GPS and see where that takes them.

BTW, Have these folks forgot about Any Given Sunday???

Sep 22, 2009 at 8:57 AM

#19

NinerPrideinNJ
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Originally posted by valrod33:
Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
Originally posted by MrAdrenaline:
Originally posted by valrod33:
what the hell is a GPS game

where we stand

Seriously? Do people really use this goofy term to describe a game that determines where we're at as a team?

Please don't use this phrase again. How bout we just say "This game will decide where we're at". GPS game is really corny and nerdy.

Sep 22, 2009 at 8:58 AM

#20

DJD
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Atlanta in a couple weeks is about as GPS a game as we have in the coming weeks.

Sep 22, 2009 at 8:58 AM

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SybErkRimInAL
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Originally posted by NinerPrideinNJ:
Originally posted by valrod33:
Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
Originally posted by MrAdrenaline:
Originally posted by valrod33:
what the hell is a GPS game

where we stand

Seriously? Do people really use this goofy term to describe a game that determines where we're at as a team?

Please don't use this phrase again. How bout we just say "This game will decide where we're at". GPS game is really corny and nerdy.

i've never heard the term used in this manner, but it wasn't rocket surgery to figure out what he was trying to say.

Sep 22, 2009 at 9:00 AM

#22

NinerPrideinNJ
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Originally posted by mryan1004:
having a qb that can control the game is one thing but when he is averaging 180 yards a game, i just cant see how you can live every week with those numbers because eventually a team is going to stop the run and the defense wont be so successful

They stopped the run in Week 1, didn't they?

I believe we won that game, didn't we?

When we need to pass we'll pass. Hill has been relatively quiet just because he's been afforded that luxury by the defense. No need to have him pass up and down the field unless we need him to.

Sep 22, 2009 at 9:01 AM

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valrod33
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Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
Originally posted by NinerPrideinNJ:
Originally posted by valrod33:
Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
Originally posted by MrAdrenaline:
Originally posted by valrod33:
what the hell is a GPS game

where we stand

Seriously? Do people really use this goofy term to describe a game that determines where we're at as a team?

Please don't use this phrase again. How bout we just say "This game will decide where we're at". GPS game is really corny and nerdy.

i've never heard the term used in this manner, but it wasn't rocket surgery to figure out what he was trying to say.

you cant perform surgery on a rocket can you?

Sep 22, 2009 at 9:01 AM

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mryan1004
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Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
Originally posted by mryan1004:
having a qb that can control the game is one thing but when he is averaging 180 yards a game, i just cant see how you can live every week with those numbers because eventually a team is going to stop the run and the defense wont be so successful

agreed. Watching payton manning last night engineer that comeback took me back to the glory days. He's clutch! We need a franchise QB!!!! Last time a team won a championship with a mediocre QB was the Ravens. But their D was off the charts. Our D is not strong enough to carry our team to a championship.

I'm lovin these wins dont get me wrong, but i just cant get that excitement without knowing we have that franchise qb that can lead us to big wins, upsets, etc. im hoping he comes soon....until then i guess we have to enjoy what we have, ahh the glory days....

Sep 22, 2009 at 9:01 AM

#25

NinerPrideinNJ
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Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
Originally posted by NinerPrideinNJ:
Originally posted by valrod33:
Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
Originally posted by MrAdrenaline:
Originally posted by valrod33:
what the hell is a GPS game

where we stand

Seriously? Do people really use this goofy term to describe a game that determines where we're at as a team?

Please don't use this phrase again. How bout we just say "This game will decide where we're at". GPS game is really corny and nerdy.

i've never heard the term used in this manner, but it wasn't rocket surgery to figure out what he was trying to say.

rocket science, brain surgery.

Sep 22, 2009 at 9:03 AM

#26

mryan1004
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Originally posted by NinerPrideinNJ:
Originally posted by mryan1004:
having a qb that can control the game is one thing but when he is averaging 180 yards a game, i just cant see how you can live every week with those numbers because eventually a team is going to stop the run and the defense wont be so successful

They stopped the run in Week 1, didn't they?

I believe we won that game, didn't we?

When we need to pass we'll pass. Hill has been relatively quiet just because he's been afforded that luxury by the defense. No need to have him pass up and down the field unless we need him to.

where is the confidence coming from that he can pass if needed. I havent seen any game in his career that says, here we go the game is on Hill's shoulders, we're in good hands......

Sep 22, 2009 at 9:03 AM

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SybErkRimInAL
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Originally posted by mryan1004:
Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
Originally posted by mryan1004:
having a qb that can control the game is one thing but when he is averaging 180 yards a game, i just cant see how you can live every week with those numbers because eventually a team is going to stop the run and the defense wont be so successful

agreed. Watching payton manning last night engineer that comeback took me back to the glory days. He's clutch! We need a franchise QB!!!! Last time a team won a championship with a mediocre QB was the Ravens. But their D was off the charts. Our D is not strong enough to carry our team to a championship.

I'm lovin these wins dont get me wrong, but i just cant get that excitement without knowing we have that franchise qb that can lead us to big wins, upsets, etc. im hoping he comes soon....until then i guess we have to enjoy what we have, ahh the glory days....

a man can dream.........

Laces in NATE!

Sep 22, 2009 at 9:04 AM

#28

SybErkRimInAL
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Originally posted by NinerPrideinNJ:
Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
Originally posted by NinerPrideinNJ:
Originally posted by valrod33:
Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
Originally posted by MrAdrenaline:
Originally posted by valrod33:
what the hell is a GPS game

where we stand

Seriously? Do people really use this goofy term to describe a game that determines where we're at as a team?

Please don't use this phrase again. How bout we just say "This game will decide where we're at". GPS game is really corny and nerdy.

i've never heard the term used in this manner, but it wasn't rocket surgery to figure out what he was trying to say.

rocket science, brain surgery.

Sep 22, 2009 at 9:11 AM

#29

Squirrel
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Originally posted by valrod33:
Originally posted by Squirrel:
Originally posted by mryan1004:
having a qb that can control the game is one thing but when he is averaging 180 yards a game, i just cant see how you can live every week with those numbers because eventually a team is going to stop the run and the defense wont be so successful

Quiet! You'll upset Joecool!

Just point out the facts.

Sep 22, 2009 at 9:11 AM

#30

Silky
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Originally posted by valrod33:
what the hell is a GPS game

A GPS (Global Positioning System) is usually associated with maps and directing you where to go. I think what Joe is trying to say, that a GPS game is a game that will put us on the map.