Niner News Thread
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Posted these in the Niners vs browns thread, but here you go. This was my bday gift last week. Authentic, but they don't make it on the old jerseys so its almost impossible to get a hold of an authentic 1990s version. I'm still happy as fuck that I own it
Before you say anything, that's my girl's purse lol
Before you say anything, that's my girl's purse lol
Tough sledding: Eight not enough for Gore
Not that Frank Gore's candidacy for MVP needs defending, but just in case: The San Francisco 49ers' running back has gained 28.6 percent of his rushing yards against eight or more defenders in the box.
That's the highest percentage among all players with at least 400 yards rushing this season, according to ESPN Stats & Information.
I put together the chart below after Lotharun2 asked in the comments section of an earlier item where Philadelphia's LeSean McCoy ranked in yards against these stacked defenses.
McCoy has 17 carries for 72 yards against eight or more defenders in the box. That works out to a healthy 4.2-yard average. But with a dynamic quarterback and playmakers on the perimeter, the Eagles make it tougher for defenses to load up against the run. In my view, that explains why McCoy has gained a relatively low percentage of his runs against eight or more in the box.
The 49ers prefer heavier personnel groupings featuring two tight ends. They have enough speed at tight end to enjoy flexibility from these groupings, but the team has not consistently put an emphasis on downfield strikes.
Tough Sledding: Percent Yardage vs. 8+ Defenders in Box (min. 400 yards total)
Rank Running Back 7 or fewer 8 or more Total Pct. vs. 8 or more
1 Frank Gore 482 193 675 28.6%
2 Adrian Peterson 581 217 798 27.2%
3 Michael Turner 476 145 621 23.3%
4 Maurice Jones-Drew 587 153 740 20.7%
5 Ray Rice 392 97 489 19.8%
6 Ben Tate 420 88 508 17.3%
7 Arian Foster 440 92 532 17.3%
8 Willis McGahee 391 69 460 15.0%
9 Rashard Mendenhall 362 59 421 14.0%
10 Ryan Mathews 437 69 506 13.6%
11 Shonn Greene 370 56 426 13.1%
12 Darren McFadden 534 80 614 13.0%
13 Steven Jackson 393 56 449 12.5%
14 Cedric Benson 409 49 458 10.7%
15 Beanie Wells 455 51 506 10.1%
16 LeSean McCoy 682 72 754 9.5%
17 Ahmad Bradshaw 405 35 440 8.0%
18 Matt Forte 658 14 672 2.1%
19 Fred Jackson 707 14 721 1.9%
Not that Frank Gore's candidacy for MVP needs defending, but just in case: The San Francisco 49ers' running back has gained 28.6 percent of his rushing yards against eight or more defenders in the box.
That's the highest percentage among all players with at least 400 yards rushing this season, according to ESPN Stats & Information.
I put together the chart below after Lotharun2 asked in the comments section of an earlier item where Philadelphia's LeSean McCoy ranked in yards against these stacked defenses.
McCoy has 17 carries for 72 yards against eight or more defenders in the box. That works out to a healthy 4.2-yard average. But with a dynamic quarterback and playmakers on the perimeter, the Eagles make it tougher for defenses to load up against the run. In my view, that explains why McCoy has gained a relatively low percentage of his runs against eight or more in the box.
The 49ers prefer heavier personnel groupings featuring two tight ends. They have enough speed at tight end to enjoy flexibility from these groupings, but the team has not consistently put an emphasis on downfield strikes.
Tough Sledding: Percent Yardage vs. 8+ Defenders in Box (min. 400 yards total)
Rank Running Back 7 or fewer 8 or more Total Pct. vs. 8 or more
1 Frank Gore 482 193 675 28.6%
2 Adrian Peterson 581 217 798 27.2%
3 Michael Turner 476 145 621 23.3%
4 Maurice Jones-Drew 587 153 740 20.7%
5 Ray Rice 392 97 489 19.8%
6 Ben Tate 420 88 508 17.3%
7 Arian Foster 440 92 532 17.3%
8 Willis McGahee 391 69 460 15.0%
9 Rashard Mendenhall 362 59 421 14.0%
10 Ryan Mathews 437 69 506 13.6%
11 Shonn Greene 370 56 426 13.1%
12 Darren McFadden 534 80 614 13.0%
13 Steven Jackson 393 56 449 12.5%
14 Cedric Benson 409 49 458 10.7%
15 Beanie Wells 455 51 506 10.1%
16 LeSean McCoy 682 72 754 9.5%
17 Ahmad Bradshaw 405 35 440 8.0%
18 Matt Forte 658 14 672 2.1%
19 Fred Jackson 707 14 721 1.9%
What a rush: 49ers’ streak is longest in 18 years
In each of their first seven games, the 49ers have scored a rushing touchdown while not allowing a rushing touchdown by their opponent.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, they are the first team with such a seven-game streak in 18 years. The last team to accomplish the feat: the 1993 49ers.
By various measurements, the Niners’ current streak is more impressive than that of their predecessors, who went 10-6 and lost to the Cowboys, 38-21, in the NFC Championship Game.
Here’s a comparative look at both streaks, followed by a closer look inside them:
OFFENSE
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME
1993 49ers: 122.7
2011 49ers: 137.6
YARDS PER CARRY
1993 49ers: 4.4
2011 49ers: 4.5
RUSHING TDs
1993 49ers: 14
2011 49ers: 8
DEFENSE
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME
1993 49ers: 112.4
2011 49ers: 73.4
YARDS PER CARRY
1993 49ers: 4.6
2011 49ers: 3.5
100-YARD RUSHERS ALLOWED
1993 49ers: 2 (Rams’ Jerome Bettis, Oilers’ Gary Brown)
2011 49ers: 0
RECORD
1993 49ers: 4-3
2011 49ers: 6-1
A look inside the 1993 streak:
1993 STREAK
NOV. 22: 49ers 42, Saints 7
Rushing TDs: Steve Young (7 yards); Marc Logan (5)
Saints rushing: 23-119
NOV. 28: 49ers 35, Rams 10
Rushing TD: Ricky Watters (6)
Rams rushing: 27-161
DEC. 5: 49ers 21, Bengals 8
Rushing TDs: Ricky Watters (2, 2, 4)
Bengals rushing: 33-144
DEC. 11: Falcons 27, 49ers 24
Rushing TDs: Tom Rathman (2); Steve Young (10)
Falcons rushing: 25-92
DEC. 19: 49ers 55, Lions 17
Rushing TDs: Tom Rathman (2, 1); Dexter Carter (50)
Lions rushing: 18-81
DEC. 25: Oilers 10, 49ers 7
Rushing TDs: Amp Lee (8)
Oilers rushing: 23-116
JAN. 3, 1994: Eagles 37, 49ers 34 (OT)
Rushing TDs: Ricky Watters (11); Steve Bono (1)
Eagles rushing: 23-74
A look inside the 2011 streak:
2011 STREAK
SEPT. 11: 49ers 33, Seahawks 17
Rushing TD: Alex Smith (1)
Seahawks rushing: 22-64
SEPT. 18: Cowboys 27, 49ers 24 (OT)
Rushing TD: Frank Gore (1)
Cowboys rushing: 22-45
SEPT. 25: 49ers 13, Bengals 8
Rushing TD: Kendall Hunter (7)
Bengals rushing: 20-79
OCT. 2: 49ers 24, Eagles 23
Rushing TD: Frank Gore (12)
Eagles rushing: 20-108
OCT. 9: 49ers 48, Buccaneers 3
Rushing TD: Frank Gore (2), Anthony Dixon (1)
Buccaneers rushing: 23-86
OCT. 16: 49ers 25, Lions 19
Rushing TD: Frank Gore (1)
Lions rushing: 18-66
OCT. 30: 49ers 20, Browns 10
Rushing TD: Frank Gore (4)
Browns rushing: 23-66
In each of their first seven games, the 49ers have scored a rushing touchdown while not allowing a rushing touchdown by their opponent.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, they are the first team with such a seven-game streak in 18 years. The last team to accomplish the feat: the 1993 49ers.
By various measurements, the Niners’ current streak is more impressive than that of their predecessors, who went 10-6 and lost to the Cowboys, 38-21, in the NFC Championship Game.
Here’s a comparative look at both streaks, followed by a closer look inside them:
OFFENSE
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME
1993 49ers: 122.7
2011 49ers: 137.6
YARDS PER CARRY
1993 49ers: 4.4
2011 49ers: 4.5
RUSHING TDs
1993 49ers: 14
2011 49ers: 8
DEFENSE
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME
1993 49ers: 112.4
2011 49ers: 73.4
YARDS PER CARRY
1993 49ers: 4.6
2011 49ers: 3.5
100-YARD RUSHERS ALLOWED
1993 49ers: 2 (Rams’ Jerome Bettis, Oilers’ Gary Brown)
2011 49ers: 0
RECORD
1993 49ers: 4-3
2011 49ers: 6-1
A look inside the 1993 streak:
1993 STREAK
NOV. 22: 49ers 42, Saints 7
Rushing TDs: Steve Young (7 yards); Marc Logan (5)
Saints rushing: 23-119
NOV. 28: 49ers 35, Rams 10
Rushing TD: Ricky Watters (6)
Rams rushing: 27-161
DEC. 5: 49ers 21, Bengals 8
Rushing TDs: Ricky Watters (2, 2, 4)
Bengals rushing: 33-144
DEC. 11: Falcons 27, 49ers 24
Rushing TDs: Tom Rathman (2); Steve Young (10)
Falcons rushing: 25-92
DEC. 19: 49ers 55, Lions 17
Rushing TDs: Tom Rathman (2, 1); Dexter Carter (50)
Lions rushing: 18-81
DEC. 25: Oilers 10, 49ers 7
Rushing TDs: Amp Lee (8)
Oilers rushing: 23-116
JAN. 3, 1994: Eagles 37, 49ers 34 (OT)
Rushing TDs: Ricky Watters (11); Steve Bono (1)
Eagles rushing: 23-74
A look inside the 2011 streak:
2011 STREAK
SEPT. 11: 49ers 33, Seahawks 17
Rushing TD: Alex Smith (1)
Seahawks rushing: 22-64
SEPT. 18: Cowboys 27, 49ers 24 (OT)
Rushing TD: Frank Gore (1)
Cowboys rushing: 22-45
SEPT. 25: 49ers 13, Bengals 8
Rushing TD: Kendall Hunter (7)
Bengals rushing: 20-79
OCT. 2: 49ers 24, Eagles 23
Rushing TD: Frank Gore (12)
Eagles rushing: 20-108
OCT. 9: 49ers 48, Buccaneers 3
Rushing TD: Frank Gore (2), Anthony Dixon (1)
Buccaneers rushing: 23-86
OCT. 16: 49ers 25, Lions 19
Rushing TD: Frank Gore (1)
Lions rushing: 18-66
OCT. 30: 49ers 20, Browns 10
Rushing TD: Frank Gore (4)
Browns rushing: 23-66
