Redemption for Akers

global_nomad · 2011-10-02T13:42:29-07:00

I loved the ESPN feature on Akers this morning. Talking about he was ran out of town for missing 2 FGs in the Eagles playoff loss by 5 to GB. This was two days after he found out his 6 year old daughter had ovarian cancer. Well you got redemption today David. The rookie they replaced you with missed 2 FGs to open the door for the win. Congrats Akers, great team win. All the guys played well and it actually looked like we had playmakers: Davis, Gore, Crabtree, Morgan, Hunter, Justin Smith, Aldon Smith, Rodgers Willis all made plays!

Oct 2, 2011 at 3:24 PM

Shemp
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he still missed a critical/easy field goal that could have been a game changer, esp if the eagles didn't miss so many of theirs. I wouldn't quite call it redemption.

Oct 2, 2011 at 3:25 PM

theginz2004
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Originally posted by Shaj:
he still missed a critical/easy field goal that could have been a game changer, esp if the eagles didn't miss so many of theirs. I wouldn't quite call it redemption.

Not sure if that illegal leverage distracted him on that kick. That was a horribly overlooked penalty on that play.

Oct 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM

NewEraNiner
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Say what you will about Akers today, it's still obvious Akers>Henery. Big fail for the Eagles.

Oct 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM

NINERSBABY
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ya it was a nice to story on espn good for him and his family about their daughter being healthy, football is just a game at the end of day who cares if you miss a few field goals buts its nice to win

Oct 2, 2011 at 4:52 PM

Niner4ever
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Akers was nervous today. Glad it didn't come down to him in the 4th. He'll do well for us, though.