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2008 San Francisco 49ers: What Could Have Been
2008 San Francisco 49ers: What Could Have Been
49ers' interim head coach Mike Singletary is not one to get into hypotheticals. He was recently quoted in one of the Mercury news articles that he doesn't look back on missed opportunities, but rather simply stated, he prefers to "move on". However, as aficionados in the sports world, some of the greatest analysis we do deals with the "what-ifs" that coaches and players so often tend to ignore or reject completely. This is why I am going to make the case that as bad as the San Francisco 49ers ...
The 49ers will lead the league in upper lip hair on Sunday
The 49ers will lead the league in upper lip hair on Sunday
sports.yahoo.com — This Sunday, when the 49ers put on their throwbacks for the season finale against the Redskins, I might have a second favorite team. Not only will the throwback decor adorn the bodies of the 49ers ... they're also going throwback with their upper lips. They're all growing mustaches. (more) The 49ers will lead the league in upper lip hair on Sunday
Singletary wows team officials in meeting; wanted for 2009
sacbee.com — It's not official yet. But it's getting pretty darn close. Barring some unforeseen event, Mike Singletary will be the 49ers head coach in 2009, perhaps as soon as the Monday after the team's finale against the Redskins, according to a source close to ... (more) Singletary wows team officials in meeting; wanted for 2009
49ers to sport mustaches in throwback game
sfgate.com — The 49ers will wear throwback uniforms against Washington at Candlestick Park, and a number of the players will be wearing mustaches. "Today is Mustache Monday," Hill said a day after the 49ers rallied to beat the Rams 17-16 in St. Louis. "It's for ... (more) 49ers to sport mustaches in throwback game
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Golden Nuggets: Season over yet? How about now?
Niners Nation — ... as a child and being inspired. (YardBarker.com) Here's a look at the "top" head coaching candidates. (ContraCostaTimes.com) This seems like one of the few times firing a head coach mid-season was the right thing to do. Other than you know, firing him at the beginning of the season. (MercuryNews.com) Tune into 'A Day in the Life: Joe Staley.' Should be ten kinds of awesome all at once. (MercuryNews.com) And we take a look at what could have been this season. (BleacherReport.com) Ah, good ol' Deadspin ...

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