49ers' Harbaugh breaks from NFL form | Page 2

valrod33 · 2011-09-12T11:30:54-07:00

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- NFL convention doesn't always line up with Jim Harbaugh's way. That became clear during Harbaugh's first training camp as coach of the San Francisco 49ers. Instead of relying upon support staff and large digital clocks to divide practice periods, Harbaugh kept the time himself. That allowed him to push the tempo in practice to his liking. Harbaugh also would blow a whistle between periods, replacing the typical NFL air horns. Harbaugh is also bucking convention with how he schedules his practice week. Most coaches give players Tuesdays off. Harbaugh is making Monday optional for the 49ers. Tuesdays feature team meetings and a walk-through practice, all mandatory. That means there will be no "victory Monday" announcements giving players the day off following victories. Harbaugh's players will be off Mondays, win or lose, but they'll have to work Tuesdays. Coaches usually spend Tuesdays readying game plans for their Wednesday practices. That will presumably remain the case for the 49ers. I'll ask Harbaugh during his Monday news conference. The new scheduling arrangement left the 49ers' locker room nearly deserted Monday when reporters arrived for a one-hour media session. Defensive lineman Will Tukuafu and safety Reggie Smith were there and accessible, as were a few others. Linebacker Patrick Willis and quarterback Alex Smith were there, but both said they would not be available until Wednesday. Harbaugh's media session is scheduled for noon PT.

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by susweel:
Dont mean s**t if he doesn't win.

1-0 so far

That's not saying much.
Its all you can say at this point

After watching the game, more can be said.

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by valrod33:
We should fire him

Bish please.

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:48 AM

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Originally posted by unst4bl3:

Originally posted by valrod33:
We should fire him

Bish please.

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:48 AM

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If Rex Grossman can make it to the Superbowl with a strong defense & special teams then by golly Alex Smith can too!

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:48 AM

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Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by susweel:
Dont mean s**t if he doesn't win.

1-0 so far

That's not saying much.
Its all you can say at this point

After watching the game, more can be said.

what are we talking about?

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:49 AM

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Being outcoached in the 2nd half and sitting on it when you have a high percentage to close the deal.

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:50 AM

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Originally posted by Joecool:
Being outcoached in the 2nd half and sitting on it when you have a high percentage to close the deal.

you have the wrong thread

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by Joecool:
Being outcoached in the 2nd half and sitting on it when you have a high percentage to close the deal.

you have the wrong thread

No, it is an idication of Harbaugh's weekly prep "innovation" meaning nothing. It is what happens in the games that count and so far, it wasn't impressive.

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by Joecool:
Being outcoached in the 2nd half

I don't agree with this. For a series in Q3, the Seahawks had success. Then, we got back on them. Also, coaching contributed to the two ST TDs.... in the second half.

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by susweel:
Dont mean s**t if he doesn't win.

1-0 so far

That's not saying much.
Its all you can say at this point

After watching the game, more can be said.

Good thing you're not jumping to early conclusions or anything.

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by Joecool:
Being outcoached in the 2nd half and sitting on it when you have a high percentage to close the deal.

outcoached? Carroll couldn't outcoach Harbaugh's Coach handbag. get real.

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:55 AM

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Originally posted by Joecool:
Originally posted by valrod33:
Originally posted by susweel:
Dont mean s**t if he doesn't win.

1-0 so far

That's not saying much.

Not saying you'd do this, but I could see a progression like this -- from some fans -- if our season went this way:

1-0 -- "That's not saying much."
2-0 -- "That's not saying much."
3-0 -- "It was Cincy. Still not saying much."
3-1 -- "I told you it wasn't saying much."
4-1 -- "Well, it's too early."
4-2 -- "See I told you it's still too early."
5-2 -- "We're not even halfway through the season yet."
5-3 -- "See? I'm not getting my hopes up."
6-3 -- "I'm hopeful."
7-3 -- "We'll see what happens next week."
7-4 -- "Watch us collapse. This team isn't that good."
8-4 -- "We got lucky."
9-4 -- "Well, gotta give credit, our first winning season in about a decade."
9-5 -- "

We'll be one and done in the playoffs."
9-6 -- "We lost to THAT crap? Yeah, told you we're not going anywhere."
10-6 -- "Alex Smith still sucks and we'll lose in the playoffs.

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by Joecool:
No, it is an idication of Harbaugh's weekly prep "innovation" meaning nothing. It is what happens in the games that count and so far, it wasn't impressive.

singletary did the same thing.

And we did get outcoached in the 2nd half, they just got out-ginned.

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by NineFourNiner:

Originally posted by Joecool:
Being outcoached in the 2nd half

I don't agree with this. For a series in Q3, the Seahawks had success. Then, we got back on them. Also, coaching contributed to the two ST TDs.... in the second half.

How did we get back on them? We made a drive that resulted in 3 points? In fact, our offense score 3 points the entire second half.

And about the kick returns, I'm sure you wouldn't give credit to another team's coaching if they run back 2 consecutive on us. It's a bonus more than anything.

Sep 12, 2011 at 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by susweel:
Dont mean s**t if he doesn't win.

1-0 so far

That's not saying much.

Not saying you'd do this, but I could see a progression like this -- from some fans -- if our season went this way:

1-0 -- "That's not saying much."
2-0 -- "That's not saying much."
3-0 -- "It was Cincy. Still not saying much."
3-1 -- "I told you it wasn't saying much."
4-1 -- "Well, it's too early."
4-2 -- "See I told you it's still too early."
5-2 -- "We're not even halfway through the season yet."
5-3 -- "See? I'm not getting my hopes up."
6-3 -- "I'm hopeful."
7-3 -- "We'll see what happens next week."
7-4 -- "Watch us collapse. This team isn't that good."
8-4 -- "We got lucky."
9-4 -- "Well, gotta give credit, our first winning season in about a decade."
9-5 -- " We'll be one and done in the playoffs."
9-6 -- "We lost to THAT crap? Yeah, told you we're not going anywhere."
10-6 -- "Alex Smith still sucks and we'll lose in the playoffs. "

As good of a prognostication as any. I wouldn't be surprised to see a lot of the people respond along those lines with that record.