Game Thread W1 - Seattle at San Francisco (1 Viewer)

[Andy Hicks]

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[Run It Up]

Leon Washington stood back to return a kick, it landed in front of him and bounced hit his shoulder pad but he made no attempt to grab the ball. Niners recover and house it. Refs say it doesnt touch Leon, watching the replay it clearly does, Niners Challenge and the ruling on the field stands. WTF?

 

[SuperGreen]

wow, lot of interest in this game

anyone watching know if Braylon started? there was some doubt if he would.

 

[Hooper31]

Leon Washington stood back to return a kick, it landed in front of him and bounced hit his shoulder pad but he made no attempt to grab the ball. Niners recover and house it. Refs say it doesnt touch Leon, watching the replay it clearly does, Niners Challenge and the ruling on the field stands. WTF?

Clearly is a matter of homerism. I watched it several times and didn't think it touched him.

 

[Hooper31]

Seattle will stop the run again this year just like they did in the first five games last year before DE Red Bryant was injured.

This game should be a very low scoring snoozefest as neither team will likely mount a passing attack. My guess is turnovers will be key.

 

[Run It Up]

Leon Washington stood back to return a kick, it landed in front of him and bounced hit his shoulder pad but he made no attempt to grab the ball. Niners recover and house it. Refs say it doesnt touch Leon, watching the replay it clearly does, Niners Challenge and the ruling on the field stands. WTF?

Clearly is a matter of homerism. I watched it several times and didn't think it touched him.

Not a niner or hawks fan, I only own Davis in one league. But the ball bounced and changed directions when it was infront of his shoulder pad, so the game is either taking place in the matrix or the ball hit him.

 

[Hooper31]

wow, lot of interest in this game anyone watching know if Braylon started? there was some doubt if he would.

He was on the field early catching Smith's first pass attempt, but not sure if he actually started.

 

[mad sweeney]

God this announcer sucks.

 

[Hooper31]

Good punt return by Ginn. As long as SF doesn't turn the ball over we can expect a FG attempt. Wonder if a 3-0 lead could be enough to cement this win.

 

[Hooper31]

God this announcer sucks.

Fully expect SEA, SF, and STL to draw the bottom of the barrel crew every week.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

The ball looked like it hit him but it was awfully close.

Niners special teams are winning this game. Two punts of 60+ yards.

 

[mad sweeney]

Leon Washington stood back to return a kick, it landed in front of him and bounced hit his shoulder pad but he made no attempt to grab the ball. Niners recover and house it. Refs say it doesnt touch Leon, watching the replay it clearly does, Niners Challenge and the ruling on the field stands. WTF?

It isn't clear at all that he did. His complete lack of reaction probably was a big clue for the refs. I think it probably did brush his jersey, but not enough to even register to him that it did. Hard to overturn it without a clearer touch, would've been upheld if called a muff and Seattle had challenged.

 

[mad sweeney]

God this announcer sucks.

Fully expect SEA, SF, and STL to draw the bottom of the barrel crew every week.

Not sure about the Rams. I really think by midseason they should be very exciting, plus they play a lot of top tier teams the first half of the season.But even the bottom barrel announcers shouldn't say things like "Lynch lined up wide right" when Lynch is the only back and the only guy wide right has a number completely different than 24 and is a foot taller and without dreads. Plus another half dozen gaffes just in the first quarter.

 

[SuperGreen]

Leon Washington stood back to return a kick, it landed in front of him and bounced hit his shoulder pad but he made no attempt to grab the ball. Niners recover and house it. Refs say it doesnt touch Leon, watching the replay it clearly does, Niners Challenge and the ruling on the field stands. WTF?

Clearly is a matter of homerism. I watched it several times and didn't think it touched him.

Not a niner or hawks fan, I only own Davis in one league. But the ball bounced and changed directions when it was infront of his shoulder pad, so the game is either taking place in the matrix or the ball hit him.

the ball appeared to suddenly change directions slightly, but i don't think it was anything conclusive enough to overrule the call...which i think is the point here. but yes, i think washington got bailed out...not an egregious call decision by the refs though.

 

[Hooper31]

Good throw there by Jackson. I'm a bit surprised...

 

[Hooper31]

God this announcer sucks.

Fully expect SEA, SF, and STL to draw the bottom of the barrel crew every week.

Not sure about the Rams. I really think by midseason they should be very exciting, plus they play a lot of top tier teams the first half of the season.But even the bottom barrel announcers shouldn't say things like "Lynch lined up wide right" when Lynch is the only back and the only guy wide right has a number completely different than 24 and is a foot taller and without dreads. Plus another half dozen gaffes just in the first quarter.

Agreed on the Rams potential, but I included them based on the thought that Bradford might be injured and miss some time. I heard he did something to his hand.

 

[Hooper31]

Ginn follows up great punt return with a backwards running try to make everyone miss 15 yard loss on the next punt return.

These teams deserve to split their home and away games tying for a 1-15 record. Too bad most won't notice some respectable defense because of the piss poor offenses.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

Willis is seemingly everywhere. I really can't tell which is the bigger influence - the crappy Seattle offense or the Niners defense.

 

[Hooper31]

FS Earl Thomas with several impressive tackles in space so far.

 

[Hooper31]

I could logic out why the decided to go with Jackson at QB. Offensive line is going to be young and there will be severe pressure. Hence, find a mobile QB to try and keep him upright. This said, Jackson looks afraid to throw the ball even when he does have time. I made this same comment earlier in a preseason thread, and now I'm convinced of it. Whitehurst isn't much of an option, but maybe he will let some fly when he gets his chance. I just hope he can take the impending beating.

 

[mad sweeney]

Pretty terrible PI call there. Edwards had a much bigger hold on Browner than vice versa.

Embarasing that two 3rd downs we get encroachment flags.

 

[footballnerd]

Good job Alice!

 

[mad sweeney]

I think Stockton has called the wrong player at least 15 times. Mebane has about 100 pounds on Byrd. Better kneel on it Pete. Hate to try and pass the ball more than 5 yards.

 

[mad sweeney]

Doesn't matter, massive hold on Okung.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

16-0 at the half.

Alex Smith is 9/11 with 82 yards and a touchdown.

 

[Hooper31]

Holy crap. What was that? A drive with a few completed passes? Damn.

 

[Hooper31]

Jon Ryan just put one into the end zone on a punt. 77 yards? Geesh. That guy must be worth a high pick in fantasy leagues that draft punters.

 

[mad sweeney]

Terrible block in the back call. Hit the guy square on the side of his shoulders. Wipes out a 70 yard return. Just awful.

 

[Hooper31]

Terrible block in the back call. Hit the guy square on the side of his shoulders. Wipes out a 70 yard return. Just awful.

Call was on #21. That wasn't Browner. Could have been anywhere on the field on any other player.

 

[Hooper31]

Another drive? Might be the peyote. This can't be reality.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Horrible call

 

[QuizGuy66]

oof. Shoulder to shoulder and it's a PF

-QG

 

[Todem]

Wow...what an awful call!!!!

 

[ArbyMelt]

let's just play no kickoffs and put flags on their belts, ridiculous what the NFL is becoming

 

[Ministry of Pain]

If the Safety can't come up and dislodge the ball with a hard hit leading with his shoulder...this just isn't football. Just put flags on them and let's play flag football.

 

[mad sweeney]

Bad calls evened out for the drive. I dunno about the launching part of the play but that was a clean hit to the shoulder. Maybe leaving the feet makes it a penalty, but that was not a blow to the head obviously. Still, 1st down where it should've been after the bad call on the kick return.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Most action in this thread yet...gotta love RedZone

 

[Hooper31]

I think the announcers here are lost. IMO that flag was about the DB leaving his feet launching himself at the WR.

 

[mad sweeney]

Terrible block in the back call. Hit the guy square on the side of his shoulders. Wipes out a 70 yard return. Just awful.

Call was on #21. That wasn't Browner. Could have been anywhere on the field on any other player.

Seahawks don't have a #21.eta: and the flag was thrown right at that block right after it happened.

 

[HellToupee]

If the Safety can't come up and dislodge the ball with a hard hit leading with his shoulder...this just isn't football. Just put flags on them and let's play flag football.

refs blew the call

 

[Hooper31]

Terrible block in the back call. Hit the guy square on the side of his shoulders. Wipes out a 70 yard return. Just awful.

Call was on #21. That wasn't Browner. Could have been anywhere on the field on any other player.

Seahawks don't have a #21.

Exactly. That's why I said it could have been on anyone anywhere else on the field.

 

[renesauz]

Sorry...was a good call per the rules. The only reason that DIDNT end up ugly was that the reciever was 6'5 and standing tall. The defender launched upwards towards the head leading with a shoulder. That's a concussion for 3 out of 4 receivers and was correctly flagged.

(I have no dog in this hunt.)

 

[mad sweeney]

I think the announcers here are lost. IMO that flag was about the DB leaving his feet launching himself at the WR.

The ref said shoulder pad to the head, which is clearly not the case, but launching yourself like that may be a foul no matter what.

 

[mad sweeney]

Terrible block in the back call. Hit the guy square on the side of his shoulders. Wipes out a 70 yard return. Just awful.

Call was on #21. That wasn't Browner. Could have been anywhere on the field on any other player.

Seahawks don't have a #21.

Exactly. That's why I said it could have been on anyone anywhere else on the field.

Watch it again, the ref threw the flag right then and there after 39's block. That's the block they were flagging.

 

[Hooper31]

That is a textbook tackle. Up Next, Goodell's Girl's of Football. Protect the players, yes. Ruin the game, Kiss My A#$!!!

NFL fans can be such emotional tools. I can totally see the ref after the game seeing that play and realizing he made a bad call. It happened in a split second and its not a giant leap to see why the ref might have thought there was contact up high near the head after the DB launched himself like a missile at the receiver. They don't get to see the replay before they reach for the flag.

 

[Hooper31]

Watch it again, the ref threw the flag right then and there after 39's block. That's the block they were flagging.

Makes sense. In that case I would agree it was an iffy call.

 

[renesauz]

That is a textbook tackle. Up Next, Goodell's Girl's of Football. Protect the players, yes. Ruin the game, Kiss My A#$!!!

NFL fans can be such emotional tools. I can totally see the ref after the game seeing that play and realizing he made a bad call. It happened in a split second and its not a giant leap to see why the ref might have thought there was contact up high near the head after the DB launched himself like a missile at the receiver. They don't get to see the replay before they reach for the flag.

Gonna be a flag even if he misses the head. Initial contact was almost SIX FEET over the turf. Horrible, horrible technique....FAR from "textbook".

 

[Hooper31]

Stop the presses. 49ers convert a third down.

 

[mad sweeney]

This'll be a bad call, looked like he had the jersey at the shoulder pad.

That is NOT a horsecollar. Ridiculous.

 

[mad sweeney]

Wow, doesn't look like he touched Akers at all.