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NinerPrideinNJ · 2009-05-19T23:19:42-07:00

Personally speaking, Frank Gore is my favorite player to join the Niners since Jerry Rice. Sure I've liked other players since Jerry, but Gore is something else. Perhaps it was because he was our first skill position (or any position) pro-bowl player to come through since 2002. Maybe it's that the guy gives 200% on the field every time he's there. Maybe it's because he owned the league in 2006. Maybe it's because he's always striving to get better. Or maybe it's because he's been to hell and back (2 reconstructive knee surgeries before his pro career and the loss of his mother during it) and still keeps fighting. Look, I'm aware that P. Willis is an amazing talent and is considered the best player on our team bar-none. He, like Gore, has faced tremendous adversity and has since fought through it to become the best ILB in the game. I don't deny that and I'm a huge fan of Willis. But Gore was the first player in years to come along and give Niner fans something to cheer about. Who can forget runs like that one against DET in 06 or the one against STL in 07 (lost in the crowd on 3rd and waay long, only to emerge unscathed and sprinting towards pay dirt). Bottomline, this guy came in during our darkest time and hasn't complained one bit. He's what makes our offense tick and humbly performs year in and year out; playing through injuries and all. This thread is nothing more than a tribute to Frank Gore. A truly admirable player who gives it his all year in and year out; through all the coaching changes, adversity and losing seasons. Here's to hoping that an improved passing game and complementary r-back gives Frank the help he so richly deserves to be the deadly player he is. #21

Jun 11, 2014 at 11:35 AM

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StOnEy333
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Don't sleep on Frank.

Jun 11, 2014 at 11:45 PM

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ace49ers
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I remember when Barlow left and Gore came on and said he was the answer. My first thought was this dudes got big cojones, Barlow was the best thing after Hearst! Marino mentioned while covering a 49ers game that the team had to look elsewhere for a RB because no one on that 49ers roster could be that bell cow for the team.

f**k you Marino.

Keep going Frank!

Jun 12, 2014 at 1:35 AM

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KyleShanahan
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Originally posted by ace49ers:
I remember when Barlow left and Gore came on and said he was the answer. My first thought was this dudes got big cojones, Barlow was the best thing after Hearst! Marino mentioned while covering a 49ers game that the team had to look elsewhere for a RB because no one on that 49ers roster could be that bell cow for the team.

f**k you Marino.

Keep going Frank!

I remember that too. Barlow was so frustratingly inconsistent. He had talent but could not put it all together. Gore really is a huge success story and was our only bright spot for several dark years. When its all said and done, Gore should be included in the highest of 49er lore.

Jun 12, 2014 at 7:11 AM

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matt49er
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Originally posted by StOnEy333:
Don't sleep on Frank.

Thanks for posting, just finished reading the article, what a great read. Anybody who hasn't read it yet, I highly suggest you take the time and do so.

Jun 12, 2014 at 7:04 PM

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jimrat
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From SB Nation, was asked what his favorite highlight as a pro

Jun 12, 2014 at 7:24 PM

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Cjez
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Originally posted by jimrat:
From SB Nation, was asked what his favorite highlight as a pro

that's fkn awesome. his fav highlight is a preseason blocking drill. FRANK IS DA MAN!

Jun 12, 2014 at 7:29 PM

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jimrat
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Originally posted by ChazBoner:
Originally posted by jimrat:
From SB Nation, was asked what his favorite highlight as a pro

that's fkn awesome. his fav highlight is a preseason blocking drill. FRANK IS DA MAN!

If anybody deserves a Super Bowl ring.........its Mr. Frank Gore.

Jun 12, 2014 at 7:41 PM

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SofaKing
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Originally posted by jimrat:
If anybody deserves a Super Bowl ring.........its Mr. Frank Gore.

This! It will happen this year.

Jun 12, 2014 at 11:21 PM

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LVJay
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Roman

Jun 13, 2014 at 8:42 AM

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cciowa
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Originally posted by LVJay:
Roman

he does not run gore on second and goal from the five in the super bowl,, but yet he finds time to run him vs nine man fronts and on third and 15 all the time. go figure

Jun 13, 2014 at 9:52 AM

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KyleShanahan
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Originally posted by SofaKing:

Originally posted by jimrat:
If anybody deserves a Super Bowl ring.........its Mr. Frank Gore.

This! It will happen this year.

Agreed. I would be happy for him.

IF we do win it.. does he retire??

Jun 13, 2014 at 10:02 AM

#2172

verb1der
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Originally posted by JimHarbaugh:

Originally posted by SofaKing:

Originally posted by jimrat:
If anybody deserves a Super Bowl ring.........its Mr. Frank Gore.

This! It will happen this year.

Agreed. I would be happy for him.

IF we do win it.. does he retire??

I think so, it would be the sweetest ending for a 49er legend! I'd hate to see him come back and just fade out into obscurity. Gore needs to go out on top!!!

Jun 13, 2014 at 10:04 AM

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Quest4six
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Originally posted by verb1der:
I think so, it would be the sweetest ending for a 49er legend! I'd hate to see him come back and just fade out into obscurity. Gore needs to go out on top!!!

I don't want to think about this

Jun 13, 2014 at 10:07 AM

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verb1der
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Originally posted by Quest4six:

Originally posted by verb1der:
I think so, it would be the sweetest ending for a 49er legend! I'd hate to see him come back and just fade out into obscurity. Gore needs to go out on top!!!

I don't want to think about this

Don't be sad, I think it'll turn out to be one of the greatest 49er stories ever told. A season where everyone came together and did it, for Frank Gore!

Jun 13, 2014 at 10:44 AM

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gold49er2183
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Where can I find his top 100 vid. Nfln scheduleing all kinda f**ked recorded it and was just talking heads. Nfl.com has his video as more talking heads.