49ers Blog

by Zabat on Sep 10, 2006 11:08 PM PDT Comment 82 comments

athleticsfan4ever and I are starting up a blog dedicated to the San Francisco 49ers. It is called The Catch.

Currently it is located on Blogger. We hope to draw enough support to eventually start an SB Nation site for the 49ers. If you get a chance, please stop by and check things out, make a post or two. Share your "Niners moment" with us, as athleticsfan4ever has. Our goal is to develop the same strong community that we have here on AN.

Check it out at:
http://thecatch49ersblog.blogspot.com/

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Good idea

I can't comment, because I'm not a Blogger, but I'll read... :)

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 10, 2006 11:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Poppy

Is there no way for you to leave any comments? If not, that's something we'll get fixed right away. We just got this off the ground tonight. Let me know if you can't leave any comments and I'll see what I can do.

Anyone who knows anything about baseball knew that, which is why Macha didn't-TexasAsfan

by gatling on Sep 10, 2006 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cool...

I don't really want/need to sign up for a blogspot account...

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 11, 2006 7:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We'll get it fixed.

If I had access I'd fix it now. If you have any interest in being a contributor to the site, by all means sign up for an account. I enjoy your contributions here, and I'm sure we could use them on the Niners blog. If you're interested in contributing to the site more than just leaving a comment here or there, let me know.

Anyone who knows anything about baseball knew that, which is why Macha didn't-TexasAsfan

by gatling on Sep 11, 2006 7:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why no anonymous comments?

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 10, 2006 11:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm not sure

Zabat setup the blog, and I can't access the necessary areas to make the changes. I'll have him change things so anyone can comment. Probably just an oversight on his part.

Anyone who knows anything about baseball knew that, which is why Macha didn't-TexasAsfan

by gatling on Sep 11, 2006 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

errrrrrrrr......

My reply to you above IM4Oakgal was meant to be replying to you HERE... oops

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 11, 2006 7:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Annoymous commenting now active

I didn't realize it was disabled. Now it is up so anyone who wants to comment now is able to.

by Zabat on Sep 11, 2006 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It will be a while until it is a happy site:

The Bay Area's REAL football season starts tonight!!! Let's Go RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRaiders!!! :)

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint on Sep 11, 2006 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed!

RAAAAIIIIIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know we have our field sharing issues. Sharing the Coliseum screws up both teams.

But yes, The Bay Area's REAL football season starts tonight!!!

~This is a simple game...You throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the ball. YOU GOT IT!?!

by BornInOakland on Sep 11, 2006 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

<barf>

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 11, 2006 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think a Niner fan just Threw Up in Thier Mouth:

Typical wine and cheese eating fair weather band wagoning fan of Championships.

Why don't you all just come out and admit that you are fans of Championships, not teams!!!

;) Wow it must be football season or something.

I actually pull for the Niners now that Steve Young is gone, but I bleed Silver and Black and Green and Gold!!!

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint on Sep 11, 2006 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bandwagoner?

You calling a guy that has actually trekked out to CandleMonsterCom park several times each year for the last 5 a bandwagoner?

You think the A's have it bad, spend some time in the 49ers park!

Go 49ers! Go A's!

Raiders? Meh...

by RickeySteals on Sep 11, 2006 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was joking:

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint on Sep 11, 2006 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So was I... mostly...

... not about MonsterCandleCom park. That place sucks.

by RickeySteals on Sep 11, 2006 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

See my origins comment, below...

PLEASE! The last Lombardi in the Niners' trophy case has over a decade's worth of dust on it! How has the "weather" in Ninerland been "fair" for the last several years?! They suck! But they're mine! LOL

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 11, 2006 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

<offers silver and black emesis basin>

Dulce de Leche

by Ice Cream on Sep 11, 2006 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is Al Davis in it?

Please?

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 11, 2006 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I never understand all of you A's fans

who like the 49ers? WTF?
Oakland = A's, Raiders, Warriors.
SF = 49ers, Gnats. Get it?

I'm not saying I love the Raiders or Warriors like I do the A's, but I do root for them over other teams.

by oaktownmario on Sep 11, 2006 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Born in 1977 in San Leandro

Enter prime football fan years in 1983-84.

Raiders = Hell A
Niners = Bay Area

Super Bowl champs and classy teams didn't hurt.

Niners and A's for life. Best combo of any sports fan in the Bay Area, if I do say so myself. Which I do.

by Dog Days on Sep 11, 2006 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's See...

Grew up in the Bay Area when the 9'ers RULED and the Raiders were in LA.

Then the Raiders came back and promptly destroyed my second home, causing a bit of bitterness toward the Silver and Black, reinforcing my 9'ers loyalty.

THAT is how you explain the "A's/ 9'ers Fan" phenomenon. Get it?

"This is the best hug in the major leagues, right here!" - Swisher Pics

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Sep 11, 2006 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly...

As I was growing up, there was only one local NFL team: the 49ers. There was no way I was going to root for a team in La-La land. That the Niners were consistantly winning just made them that much easier to root for.

I also hated what Al Davis did to Oakland when he left for LA, and for what he did to the Coliseum when he came back.

by calgbear on Sep 11, 2006 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep, me too.

by indigo on Sep 11, 2006 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Redwood City native

(and current resident)

49ers former HQ was adjacent to a park & community center down the street from my elementary school. I used to watch them practice (late 70's, before Super Bowls, before the practice fields were blocked from casual view), and we'd see the players around town all the time. Football was the first sport I loved, I had no use for baseball when I was a kid.

As an adult, I started falling in love with baseball when my son started playing Little League. I wanted to root for one of the local (BAY AREA) teams, and I picked the one that was losing (like the Niners were when I first fell in love with them). That was the A's.

I didn't realize there was an actual wall built down the middle of the Bay along the Alameda/San Mateo County line.

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 11, 2006 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My story

I live in Indiana, but when I first got into football and baseball the A's and Niners were THE teams. I saw these guys on tv as much or more than anyone else, and I became a fan that way.

I'm a Colts fan now also, starting with the mid 90's with Jim Harbaugh and continuing now. No matter what though, I'm still a Niners fan good or bad. I stuck with the A's through the dark mid 90's, and I'm riding out the Niners struggles now.

Probably doesn't figure into your idea of someone who is a fan of both the A's and Niners, but that's the way it is.

"You're a terrible ballplayer, but you've always been a great asshole."-salb918 on Ozzie Guillen

by gatling on Sep 11, 2006 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am a loyal person ...

and the Raiders as far as I'm concerned will always be from LA and no matter where I or the Raiders move, the Niners will always be my local team.

Another project of Devo's

by devo on Sep 11, 2006 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bandwagoner!!!

I've got some quishe for you!!! ;)

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint on Sep 11, 2006 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's quiche ...

you're so classless ; )

Another project of Devo's

by devo on Sep 12, 2006 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A's/Niners/Kings

I like to spread my love equally throughout Northern California.

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on Sep 11, 2006 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Born in 1981

Raiders are an LA team to me. I did not jump on the Niner Bandwagon (and I ain't jumping off now, damnit). I respect what the Raiders have done in Oakland, but I grew up without them for most of my childhood.

As a Niner fan I must say that I am feeling as though I'm feeling a lot like a Raider fan recently as both fan groups are prone to bouts of living too much in the past (we USED to be great... not so much any more, but remember when...).

No disrespect intended (considering the vitriol some on this site have for the southern portion of our state), but FOR ME the Raiders haven't lived down being an LA team and I don't root for LA teams.

by StewFan on Sep 11, 2006 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

niners and a's fan

"who like the 49ers? WTF?
Oakland = A's, Raiders, Warriors.
SF = 49ers, Gnats. Get it?"

nothing personal, but that's a rather ignorant statement.

by spgphil on Sep 11, 2006 1:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

where is the need?

can't niners and raiders fans just use royalsreview as their football blog?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 11, 2006 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

what, no one's gonna respond?

fine, i'll just have to take my trolling activities elsewhere...

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 11, 2006 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

XBOOOOOX!

"the reason why hitting the ball on the "sweet spot" of the bat feels so good is that the ball is contacting at the bat at a vibrational node." - salb918

by McFood on Sep 11, 2006 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's a witch-- errr, troll! Burn-- errr, BAN him!

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 11, 2006 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We actually have a Raiders blog

coming online very, very soon. The logo is just awesome. I'll let everyone know when it's up and running.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Sep 11, 2006 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This is, BY FAR, the best Raider Site:

http://www.fansinblack.com/x/

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint on Sep 11, 2006 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The problem is

we're looking for a strong voice to run the whole thing and that appears like it's more of a message board format.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Sep 11, 2006 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anything for the niners on the horizon?

AN spoiled me. I need some SBNation-y goodness for my 49ers.

It is waay too quiet out there for a 49ers fan... 49erswebzone just doesn't cut it!

by RickeySteals on Sep 11, 2006 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

DON'T try the Yahoo msg boards

I gave up on that years & years ago... yuck...

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 11, 2006 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

WZ doesn't cut it?

You've been to the forum right? There are spelling errors galore from the kiddie posters and some trolls here and there, but also a similar (and arguably larger) core group of intelligent posters like we have here.

Also, I always liked the forum format infinitely better than the diary format used at SB sites. It's alot more organized for one thing.

http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/

by znk916 on Sep 11, 2006 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Never really liked forums

I much prefer threaded discussions - easier to follow who is saying what to whom. Diaries read more like conversations to me... which is what I like. I feel like the signal-to-noise ratio in a forum is generally a lot worse compared to a Scoop based site (ala SB Nation), or even a Slashcode based site.

The thing SB Nation sites also have though is the (somewhat) daily commentary by the main blogger(s). I can't say I find the commentary on 49erswebzone to be all that interesting.

by RickeySteals on Sep 11, 2006 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's the end goal

of the site Zabat and I have started. Being the smart business man he is, Blez wants an established blog with a fan base to come into the SB Nation family. That's what I want to acheive. Stop by and check out the site. Zabat should have things fixed by tomorrow morning at the latest as far as being able to comment and not being a blogger.com member.

"You're a terrible ballplayer, but you've always been a great asshole."-salb918 on Ozzie Guillen

by gatling on Sep 11, 2006 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Its on my list now...

Does blogger let you publish RSS feeds? Sure would be nice... maybe I'm missing it

So far, looks good to me!

by RickeySteals on Sep 11, 2006 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm very new at this stuff

I kind of understand what an RSS feed is, I just don't know how to go about it. Any help or further explantion would be very much appreciated.

"You're a terrible ballplayer, but you've always been a great asshole."-salb918 on Ozzie Guillen

by gatling on Sep 11, 2006 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

RSS Feed

Blogger does give us a RSS feed it is at:

http://thecatch49ersblog.blogspot.com/atom.xml

by Zabat on Sep 11, 2006 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome... now you're definitely on my list!

by RickeySteals on Sep 11, 2006 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We also need to make sure you can

write. :-)

by Tyler Bleszinski on Sep 11, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Blez

I've got one real article/story up so far, and I'll be working on more of the same. Any suggestions or advice you can provide would be much appreciated. I can handle criticism, so fire away.

"You're a terrible ballplayer, but you've always been a great asshole."-salb918 on Ozzie Guillen

by gatling on Sep 11, 2006 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Same here

Blez, I just posted my new article on Sunday's game.

If you ever do have time to look at the article I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on it.

by Zabat on Sep 11, 2006 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah you're right

I'm still biased in favor of forums but I know exactly what you mean. There is definitely alot of unfocused discussions there, especially with no one necessarily 'leading' the discussion as with blogs and ensuing commentaries. You see a ton of repeated topics as well.

by znk916 on Sep 11, 2006 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

After last night...

are there still any Raider fans???

by MemphisA on Sep 12, 2006 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Frank Thomas outscored the Raiders last night.

"the reason why hitting the ball on the "sweet spot" of the bat feels so good is that the ball is contacting at the bat at a vibrational node." - salb918

by McFood on Sep 12, 2006 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOW

I thought i was the only A's/49ers fan...

by iloveoakland on Sep 11, 2006 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I bet that there are a lot of us.

When we first moved to California in 1977... I got free tickets to a Niner game. Been an avid fan ever since. Although the Frickin' Yorks drive me crazy. I wish that their cheap asses would sell the team!

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 11, 2006 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just not to the Schott's right?

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint on Sep 11, 2006 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not to them

but c'mon...the York's don't love football and it shows. Boy does it show.

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 11, 2006 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I miss Eddie D

by RickeySteals on Sep 11, 2006 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I do too.

Why can't his sister just sell the team back to him? He is allowed to won one again correct?

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 11, 2006 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm scared...

... but I've heard he's interested in either putting a team in LA or buying a team like the Browns. I don't want him running a different team!

I wish he would be allowed to buy the team back. If he were still around, we'd already have a new stadium, Donohoe wouldn't have been allowed to ruin the team, there would be free wine and beer for all 49ers fans in the bay area and we would finally have peace in the Middle East.

Did I mention that I missed Eddie D?

by RickeySteals on Sep 11, 2006 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Donahoe decimated the team.

oooooooh hr Thomas!

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 11, 2006 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If I ever see Donahoe in a dead end alley...

Woot! Yay for Frank.

I'm focusing on this diary right now because I'm too nervous about games against Minnesota... but good news is always welcome!

by RickeySteals on Sep 11, 2006 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

They've actually come right out and said...

...that they won't sell the team, because they want to eventually give it to their kids. Come on! If you're looking for an heirloom, how about a nice antique grandfather clock or something?! What are their spoiled Ohio kids going to care about our West Coast football team?

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 11, 2006 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

They will care about as much as...

their parents did. Which is Nada. All they have cared about is their pocketbooks. I am boycotting attending Niner games this year until they stop pocketing so much of the profits and invest it in Personnel.

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 11, 2006 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A few years ago...

...a group headed by Steve Young & Brent Jones wanted to buy. That would have been fantastic.

{cries}

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 11, 2006 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was so excited for that...

And then so disappointed.

Apparently Larry Ellison wanted to buy too, but he was rebuffed. That would've been awesome too, but for very different reasons. That guy is batshit crazy. I would've loved seeing what he did as owner of the team.

by RickeySteals on Sep 11, 2006 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ellison =

preferable to the Yorks. ANYONE but them. My animosity for them runneth over.

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 11, 2006 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I remember.

and BTW? Brent Jones was my favorite player. I used to make my daughters giggle by referring to him as my boyfriend.

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 11, 2006 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was crossing my fingers for that one.

I'm stil bummed.

by indigo on Sep 11, 2006 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Never thought of it

But there's got to be a whole generation of Oaklanders who are 49er fans because of the LA years.

"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Sep 11, 2006 4:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Count me among them. I hate L.A. more than I...

could ever hate S.F., but Sacto has to THE WORST!

Just kidding, Sacto is like the spunky younger brother wanna-be. <pats Sacto on it's tousled head>

"the reason why hitting the ball on the "sweet spot" of the bat feels so good is that the ball is contacting at the bat at a vibrational node." - salb918

by McFood on Sep 11, 2006 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I won't root for the LA Traitors

I'm not a big wine guy... Where do you grow the BEER?

by str8tarrow on Sep 12, 2006 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Raiders are cool but...

I grew up with the Niners cause they were here and Montana and Rice are awesome!

by jasonlbe on Sep 11, 2006 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What's wrong with the Raiders?

I know that baseball and football are separate sports but I just can't root for any SF sports team. Because I'm quite young, I did not grow up with the Raiders in LA. That being said, I'm not really a football fan but I would occasionally watch a game if I had nothing else to do.

by hehelaughy on Sep 11, 2006 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

re: What's wrong with the Raiders?

same thing that's wrong with the niners: they suck.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 11, 2006 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone now can comment

You don't need to have a Blogger account to comment now. Sorry for the inconvience for people wanted to comment.

by Zabat on Sep 11, 2006 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice showing Raiders...

That was awesome.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Sep 12, 2006 12:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

@BAL next week for Raiders

Wouldn't be surprised if they went into their week 3 bye without even having scored yet.

by znk916 on Sep 12, 2006 2:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hope the original poster doesn't mind

Just came across a 49ers blog, and it's by far the best I've seen so far with daily updates and lots of video.

http://49ersnews.blogsome.com/

by znk916 on Sep 12, 2006 2:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Week 1 highlight vid they put together

Much better than the official highlights on nfl.com or the 49ers website.

http://49ersnews.blogsome.com/2006/09/11/highlights-week-1-49ers-vs-cards/

Well except for Sammy "Brickhands" Davis.

by znk916 on Sep 12, 2006 2:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What the hell is wrong with FOX!

Did everyone notice the new "Shzip" sound effect they added every time a play starts? That was unbelievably annoying, not to mention completely uneccessary. Is it a pre-requiste that to work for FOX sports programming you have to be fecal-minded?

"the reason why hitting the ball on the "sweet spot" of the bat feels so good is that the ball is contacting at the bat at a vibrational node." - salb918

by McFood on Sep 12, 2006 9:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs