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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

Oct 6, 2014 at 1:37 PM

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bsyde82
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Surprised Ricky Watters is that high on the list.

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Oct 6, 2014 at 1:39 PM

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Originally posted by 49Hounds:
We should have some sort of career rushing yards tracker with polls having us guess which games he'll leapfrog the guys in front of him. Gore is currently listed at #26 on the all time list and I believe he'll end up in the #15-18 range.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_yds_career.htm

I think he will pass Warrick Dunn this season. I think he will be right behind OJ at that #19 spot.

Oct 6, 2014 at 1:41 PM

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Oct 6, 2014 at 1:42 PM

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mod
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Originally posted by IdahoNiner:

Originally posted by 49Hounds:
We should have some sort of career rushing yards tracker with polls having us guess which games he'll leapfrog the guys in front of him. Gore is currently listed at #26 on the all time list and I believe he'll end up in the #15-18 range.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_yds_career.htm

I think he will pass Warrick Dunn this season. I think he will be right behind OJ at that #19 spot.

how on earth has Jerome Bettis not made the HOF yet?

Oct 6, 2014 at 1:43 PM

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Had Ricky kept his mouth shut more often, he woulda been the greatest all around RB the 49ers ever had..

the guy had some serious talent, skills, and knowledge for the game..

but like our x-Center (Oates) once said .. " He had a major ME first issue when it comes to team"..

I remember SI doing an article on him and how he just kept saying how he "shoulda woulda coulda" won the Heismann if it wasn't for Lou Holtz holding him back..

Oct 6, 2014 at 2:04 PM

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After this season if he stays healthy, it appears he will be headed to the HOF.

Oct 6, 2014 at 2:12 PM

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IdahoNiner
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Originally posted by mod:

Originally posted by IdahoNiner:

Originally posted by 49Hounds:
We should have some sort of career rushing yards tracker with polls having us guess which games he'll leapfrog the guys in front of him. Gore is currently listed at #26 on the all time list and I believe he'll end up in the #15-18 range.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_yds_career.htm

I think he will pass Warrick Dunn this season. I think he will be right behind OJ at that #19 spot.

how on earth has Jerome Bettis not made the HOF yet?

Really good Question. He deserves to get in IMO.

I forget, how many years do you have to be retired before you are eligible? He retired in 2005.

He should be/should have been a first ballot IMO.

To have the amount of yardage he has as the type of back he was is pretty spectacular.

Oct 6, 2014 at 2:15 PM

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Originally posted by Olejohnnyboy:
After this season if he stays healthy, it appears he will be headed to the HOF.

Gore looked AMAZING the last two weeks

Oct 6, 2014 at 2:17 PM

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Gores on pace for 1100+ yards..........AGAIN

Oct 6, 2014 at 2:33 PM

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Originally posted by ChazBoner:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by jreff22:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Had to post this video:

HAHAHA Gore is STILL a BEAST!!

what a VAGINA

I'd love to see what the coaches are gonna say to Ford when they are watching tape
trying to figure out wtf he was thinking... it's not like there was any play action to the other side. He saw where frank and all the blockers were headed. makes no sense.

Right I was thinking the same thing!

Oct 6, 2014 at 3:36 PM

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Frank is Frank.

Oct 6, 2014 at 4:47 PM

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Gore's style will translate well as his physical ability deteriorates. I hope we resign him in the offseason. At a team friendly deal of course but there is no reason to put him to pasture when he's still a 1,000+ yard back. There are very few backs in this league with his vision...let alone his blocking ability. I hope he retires a Niner.

Oct 6, 2014 at 4:50 PM

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Originally posted by 49erLegend:
Frank is Frank.

its obvious he is done

Oct 6, 2014 at 6:16 PM

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Originally posted by cciowa:
Originally posted by 49erLegend:
Frank is Frank.

its obvious he is done

Sarcasm or seriousness

Oct 6, 2014 at 7:44 PM

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Gore i

Originally posted by caliman4life:

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by 49erLegend:
Frank is Frank.

its obvious he is done

Sarcasm or seriousness

Gore is Gore?