Is Favre a Latter-Day Narcissus?
Published on: 17th July, 2009
Today, a latter-day mythological figure is taking shape in the United States of America. His art is a unique throwing motion; his canvas is a 120-yard field. His goal, the end zone. This multiple record-holding quarterback is a true mythological figure-in-the-making. His name is Brett Favre, a three-time AP NFL MVP. His single Super Bowl ...Improved 49ers Web Site Unveiled as Jed York Era Begins
Published on: 16th July, 2009
The season has not even started and change is more than apparent in many facets of the 49ers organization. The revamped team Web site is much improved and definitely worth a visit. As with the former Web site, fans can join a blog that, at the inception of writing this article, had ...San Francisco 49ers: Columnists Take Aim At Stadium Controversy
Published on: 16th July, 2009
San Jose Mercury News and San Francisco Chronicle columnists must have sampled the same creative elixir because their recent columns about the 49ers' stadium plans were both witty and/or candid.Well, some might consider them insulting, if they happened to be targets.In a Mercury News column, Mark Purdy wrote:"What a ...Columnist Calls Favre ‘Diva-Like’
Published on: 16th July, 2009
Perhaps one of the worst insults an NFL player could receive would be for a "local media and political" commentator to venture into sports and use an effeminate phrase to describe a tough guy. Yet that is exactly what David Brauer of MinnPost.com did while writing about the StarTribune.com's new Favre ...Fred Dean Helped Propel 49ers To Dynasty
Published on: 16th July, 2009
The story of legendary defensive end Fred Dean is one that parallels the rise of the greatest dynasty the NFL has ever seen; the Eddie De Bartolo-led San Francisco 49ers. It’s a story of how a losing team, with players not highly regarded, could start a nearly 20-year dynasty that was ...Why the 49ers’ Jed York Has Earned San Francisco’s Support
Published on: 10th July, 2009
When I first heard Jed York was taking over the reins of the 49ers, I was skeptical. After some consideration, I recently wrote a mea culpa column and called myself and other San Francisco critics spoiled brats for not giving York a chance. What I didn't say is what led to my ...Featured Sponsors
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