We&#039;re not finished yet.

We're not finished yet.

fropwns · 2013-02-04T21:26:43-08:00

I am just like you. I get up, I brush my teeth and I go to work. I do it everyday, Monday through Friday. For the past nine years (my nine year anniversary is rapidly approaching), I have come here and posted about the team of my childhood, the San Francisco 49ers. I am just like you. And just like you, I've waited 18 years to see the Niners back in the Super Bowl. A lot has happened in 18 years, I went from 19 to 37. I went from High School failure to a graduate degree. I went from single, to dating, to engaged, and to married--that whole time to one woman. The best part, we met in 1995. I have moved four times. I went from my home state to Arizona. I went from poster to mod. I served in the military, now I serve veterans and others in another capacity. A lot has happened in 18 years. It hurt, it really did. But no more than any loss ever hurts. It is clear to me, you may disagree, we lost, they won, and we will never forget it. Logic and history tell us, we are doomed. We have missed the window. The team will fall apart. Colin is overrated. Everyone thinks we are a fraud. Let them. And me? Sorry, I just don't buy it. We are going to retain our defense, we will get the injured back, and we will draft talent that will help us. Kaep has something to prove now--in spite of the performance he put on. In short, we're not finished yet. I have to believe this. You should believe this. And deep down, under the pain and agony of losing our first Super Bowl, you do believe. And I'll tell you why. Trust. We trust our franchise again. How long, and really think about this, how long have we waited for that? I am just like you. I wore my authentic Steve Young jersey on Sunday. You may have worn your Montana, Lott, Craig, or Rice. Or maybe you wore your Willis, your Stokes, your Garcia, your Gore, your Kaep, maybe, just maybe, you wore your Alex Smith jersey. We were one collective heart beat. It may be just where I live in the Southwest, but people are down. People are not happy the Ravens won the game. Granted, they have their fans. But the niners have always had more. It was an improbable season. Long field goals that doinked their way in. A tie. A dramatically improved NFC west. The pistol. "The Switch" as the QB debate will be known as. Down 17? No problem. Down 22? Almost no problem. I have absolutely no shame. I am proud of them. I love this team. I think back to the video prior to the Super Bowl where they clowned Aldon about his hair. I love this team. You love this team. We love this team. And that is why, we're not finished yet. Love. Simple, really. We care too much to quit. I assure you, they, the players, the coaches, and the ownership of the 49ers, are hurt, but they are not done yet. Who has it better than us? Nobody because we're not finished yet. Have a peaceful off-season for those who take a mental and emotional break. I'll see you during the draft. I am Fropwns

Feb 4, 2013 at 9:31 PM

LoneWolf
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POTY^^^^^^^^

Feb 4, 2013 at 9:49 PM

AZ9erfan520
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Where in AZ are you at

Feb 4, 2013 at 10:13 PM

SFTifoso
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Which team is looking forward to facing us next year? NOBODY!!!!

We're still gonna get one for Frank. This team owes him that much. GO NINERS!!!

Feb 5, 2013 at 12:45 AM

Wubbie
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Here, here!

Feb 5, 2013 at 4:25 AM

BlacknPurple
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WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US?! NOBODY!! #49ERS #QuestForSix

Feb 5, 2013 at 4:34 AM

SweetZombieJesus
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I want to believe but I'm struggling to think of SB losers who redeem themselves.

2011 Pats? 2010 Steelers? 2009 Colts? 2008 Cards? 2007 Pats? 2006 Bears? How far back do I have to go to find a SB loser who got back and won it all?

Feb 5, 2013 at 8:01 AM

Ninerbowl6
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Uh....the ravens have it better than us because they won. God I'm soooo f**king sad...all this BS about being back is hog wash. The NFC is the toughest conference...it's going to be a while before we get back to the bowl. I think Pete wins one before Jim & it's not even close....FML!!!!!!!!!

Feb 5, 2013 at 8:10 AM

SofaKing
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Great post!!!

Feb 5, 2013 at 8:10 AM

lazy
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Originally posted by Ninerbowl6:
Uh....the ravens have it better than us because they won. God I'm soooo f**king sad...all this BS about being back is hog wash. The NFC is the toughest conference...it's going to be a while before we get back to the bowl. I think Pete wins one before Jim & it's not even close....FML!!!!!!!!!

somebody's got jokes.

[ Edited by lazy on Feb 5, 2013 at 8:11 AM ]

Feb 5, 2013 at 8:17 AM

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blizzuntz
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If we won on Sunday we would all be talking about repeat.

The Ravens and Falcons punched us in the mouth the 1st half and our team got back up and fought until the end.

We will get up from this loss and come back stronger and better.

Anyone who thinks otherwise is a chump.

Feb 5, 2013 at 8:24 AM

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SealTeam6
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Fro, we haven't even gotten started yet. Ravens must be feeling real good right now, but how many know in their hearts this is the best they will ever be and it's going to be a long drought.
No one thought we could match last years success, and we did. Just another stepping stone.

Feb 5, 2013 at 8:31 AM

#12

sacguy08
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I think all it did was call out the areas on the team that we need to work on before moving forward, which can be addressed. We need a better D-line rotation, the pass rush needs to step up beyond Aldon stunting with Smith and we sure as hell need DB's that are going to challenge for the ball. And figure out something for Whitner to do rather than get beat in coverage. If you take care of some of those things, then I don't see why we couldn't be back.

Feb 5, 2013 at 8:36 AM

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SealTeam6
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I think Aldon was gassed by the end of the year. Had more than double the snaps as his rookie year. He will be better and stronger next

Feb 5, 2013 at 8:42 AM

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Originally posted by SweetZombieJesus:
I want to believe but I'm struggling to think of SB losers who redeem themselves.

2011 Pats? 2010 Steelers? 2009 Colts? 2008 Cards? 2007 Pats? 2006 Bears? How far back do I have to go to find a SB loser who got back and won it all?

You'll have to go all the way back. Teams come to mind are the Elway led Broncos teams in the late 90s and the 2001 Pats team. Prior to them winning it all, both franchises got walloped in their SB appearances before finally winning the big one.

[ Edited by robniner on Feb 5, 2013 at 8:42 AM ]