Frank Gore Thread | Page 57 | 49ers Webzone Forum

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

Nov 19, 2012 at 2:55 PM

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valrod33
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He will play and he will lead us to victory
The Tank is ready

Nov 19, 2012 at 2:56 PM

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NCommand
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God our fans can be brain dead! LOL

Nov 19, 2012 at 2:57 PM

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valrod33
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Originally posted by NCommand:
God our fans can be brain dead! LOL

I know, especially the OP, sure is running with some news that we all knew last week

Nov 19, 2012 at 2:57 PM

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paperplanemedia
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Damn I need to pick up hunter then. I knew he seemed slow in OT vs the Rams. I really question our coaches in these kind of situations. Hunter should've been in at that point.

[ Edited by paperplanemedia on Nov 19, 2012 at 2:58 PM ]

Nov 19, 2012 at 3:01 PM

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NCommand
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Originally posted by WookieOftheYear:
I know, especially the OP, sure is running with some news that we all knew last week

Thanks for proving my point! Hahaha. She JUST reported it live from Candlestick on NFL Network re: "new" injury updated info.

Now I agree, IF Frank can go, he'll play with every bone in his body broken but like Alex, don't be surprised if the coaches play him more cautiously and/or Hunter may get more snaps and perhaps we'll see an activated Jacobs?

Nov 19, 2012 at 3:02 PM

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Originally posted by NCommand:
I didn't say he was out but it sounds like, he's going to be limited against a tough, physical Beat defense so that means more Hunter and maybe, Jacobs (that part is speculation).

And equally important, sounds like he's got some really bad ribs that has actually gotten worse since he originally hurt them several weeks ago.

You did say that. In the thread title. It's misleading.

Nov 19, 2012 at 3:05 PM

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valrod33
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Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by WookieOftheYear:
I know, especially the OP, sure is running with some news that we all knew last week

Thanks for proving my point! Hahaha. She JUST reported it live from Candlestick on NFL Network re: "new" injury updated info.

Now I agree, IF Frank can go, he'll play with every bone in his body broken but like Alex, don't be surprised if the coaches play him more cautiously and/or Hunter may get more snaps and perhaps we'll see an activated Jacobs?

That news was reported after last weeks game. Any way, I do agree that we might see some Jacobs tonight. pound the rock against these dudes then hit them with the playaction

Nov 19, 2012 at 3:06 PM

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itlynstalyn
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IBTL

Nov 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM

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NCommand
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Originally posted by brucesf49:

Originally posted by NCommand:
I didn't say he was out but it sounds like, he's going to be limited against a tough, physical Beat defense so that means more Hunter and maybe, Jacobs (that part is speculation).

And equally important, sounds like he's got some really bad ribs that has actually gotten worse since he originally hurt them several weeks ago.

You did say that. In the thread title. It's misleading.

Do you know what a question mark is? Sorry if that seemed misleading (changed title for you) but given what just happened to Alex "today" would you be surprised if suddenly Gore wasn't suited up and Hunter was starting with Jacobs activated? The point is, we were expecting to lean heavily on Gore d/t CK starting and live info just came in about the seriousness of Franks ribs. I wasn't aware he had more x-rays after the Rams game either.

Thought you all should know...may affect game planning, his endurance, status, CK, your FF moves...LOL

[ Edited by NCommand on Nov 19, 2012 at 3:09 PM ]

Nov 19, 2012 at 3:44 PM

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