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For the San Francisco 49ers, 2008 Has Revealed More Questions Than Answers
For the San Francisco 49ers, 2008 Has Revealed More Questions Than Answers
The standard for success in San Francisco used to be measured in a very simple way.  For the 49ers, it was simple: Win the Vince Lombardi Trophy, or the season was a lost cause.  There were no “moral victories”, no “almost there’s.,” and no excuses for losing.    From 1981 to 2000, the 49ers, run by Edward J. DeBartolo Jr., were beyond successful.  They were dominant, plain and simple.  Names such as Montana, Rice, Lott, Craig, and Young ...
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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