rumorsandrants.com - 10/26/2009
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After leading the San Francisco 49ers back into their game on Sunday against the Houston Texans, former No. 1 pick Alex Smith may have earned back his starting job at quarterback.
Though the Texans won 24-21 , Smith entered after halftime with the 49ers down 21-0. Starter Shaun Hill ...
Alex Smith Again Named Starting QB for 49ers
baysportsjournal.blogspot.com 10/26/2009 — The 49ers looked like a team in need of a change in the first half of Sunday's ballgame in Houston. Shaun Hill looked out of sync and off target for the last couple of ballgames and Coach Singletary made a much needed change going to Alex Smith. His performance in the second half of the game has ...
Inconsistent Offense Costing 49ers
baysportsjournal.blogspot.com 25 days ago — After starting off the season 3-1, the Niners have hit the wall, and have lost 3 consecutive ballgames, including 2 straight losses after their week 6 bye. And although it's still relatively early in the season, the 49ers really need to win Sunday's game if they're going to get serious about ...
NFL Game Center: San Francisco 49ers at Houston Texans - 2009 Week 7
nfl.com 10/26/2009 — Texans hold off 49ers to move above .500 It was over when ... Texans FS Eugene Wilson intercepted a pass from 49ers QB Alex Smith on fourth-and-10 with 36 seconds remaining in the game, ending San Francisco's hope of a comeback. Game ball Texans TE ...
49ers Coach Mike Singletary Names Alex Smith Starting QB
mkrob.com 10/26/2009 —
San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary made the announcement Monday that backup quarterback Alex Smith would be the new starter.
Singletary benched starter Shaun Hill at halftime of the Niners’ 24-21 loss at Houston on Sunday.
Smith, who hadn’t played in nearly two ...
Alex Smith gets second life in San Francisco
scoresreport.com 10/25/2009 —
The 49ers didn’t get a win in Houston on Sunday, but they may have found their new quarterback in a familiar face.
It appears that the stagnant play of Shaun Hill is finally over, as former first overall pick Alex Smith started the second half of the Niners’ 24-21 loss to the Texans in ...
Texans hold on to beat 49ers 24
sports.yahoo.com 10/25/2009 — HOUSTON (AP)—The Houston Texans have consecutive wins for the first time this season. Never mind that they almost let this one slip away with a poor second half. Steve Slaton (notes) scored two touchdowns and the Texans built a big lead before holding ...
Is Alex Smith Finally Ready?
ltsports.net 10/25/2009 — Due to ineffectiveness in the first half, Shaun Hill was replaced by Alex Smith at the start of the second half against the Houston Texans. The 49ers under Hill this season have been troubled moving the ball through the air.
Smith, in his first action since 2007, played brilliantly as he ...
Smith Replaces Hill As 49ers QB
49ersgab.com 10/26/2009 —
In a results-driven league such as the National Football League, you’re only as good as your last performance, regardless of the position you have, whether as a player or coach. Apparently, the San Francisco 49ers feel the same way as the league as on Monday, team head coach Mike Singletary ...
Week 7: San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans
examiner.com 10/25/2009 — (Image created by Samuel Lam) The 49ers are now in that five-game stretch that will determine their place among the NFL elite. Obviously the 49ers aren't top of the food chain in the NFC West, but this game will be the team's first attempt to get b...
49ers Late Rally Comes Up Short, Texans Win 24-21
49ersgab.com 10/25/2009 —
Early on at Reliant Stadium, where the Houston Texans hosted the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, it appeared that their game would be a rout. Steve Slaton had his running legs back and Matt Schaub was exacting damage to the 49ers’ secondary – all of this in the first half. But after replacing ...
Smith now 49ers starting quarterback —
Boston.com -- Football news 10/26/2009
Alex Smith is the San Francisco 49ers' new starting quarterback. Coach Mike Singletary made the announcement Monday after sitting down with Shaun Hill, who was benched at halftime of the Niners' 24-21 loss at Houston on Sunday. Smith, who hadn't ...