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49ers cruise past the Packers, stay atop the NFC

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6 years ago

November 25, 2019

Santa Clara – The Forty-Niners surpassed one of their biggest hurdles with ease. The anticipated matchup against the Green Bay Packers didn’t turn out to be as exciting as we thought. In fact, the Packers went scoreless through the first half and held Aaron Rodgers to his lowest yards per attempt in his career as a starter.

The 49ers 37-8 victory over the Green Bay keeps them atop of the NFC with only one loss. San Francisco’s top rated defense remains tough to handle. Rodgers was sacked five times and went 10-for-20 for 41 yards in the first half alone. On the Packer’s opening drive, Davante Adams was charged with a 15 yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. On the next play, Rodgers was sacked by Fred Warner and fumbled the ball.

“Oh, it was a big tone setter,” said DL DeForest Buckner. “We came out guns blazing. That’s the kind of energy you want us to start off with, especially with a team like that. For the offense to capitalize off of it, it was just a great start to the game.”

Nick Bosa recovered the ball for 6 yards and that setup Tevin Coleman’s 2-yard touchdown. Green Bay’s offense got completely shut down in the first half. The Packers recorded five penalties for 50 yards which included Kevin King’s illegal use of hands (face mask). That put the 49ers in good field position. Jeff Wilson Jr. rushed up the middle for 25 yards, setting up Chase McLaughlin’s 29-yard field goal to extend San Francisco’s lead 10-0.

“We just played our game,” Richard Sherman said. “We just played disciplined football. Our D-Line, they hunted and in the secondary, we just tried to play tight coverage. We played a lot of man-to-man. [Defensive coordinator Robert] Saleh called a lot of man-to-man today and we felt like that was the plan to try and stop the run and stop [Green Bay Packers RB] Aaron Jones.”

By the second, the Green Bay continued to struggle while the 49ers picked up the pace. Jimmy Garoppolo connected with his favorite Tight End, George Kittle (who returned after missing 2 games) for 18 and 22 yards. That setup McLaughlin’s second field goal for 27 yards making it a 13-0 game. At the two-minute warning, Garoppolo handed off the ball to Deebo Samuel who took flight for a 42-yard touchdown extending San Francisco’s lead 20-0.

“It was just an end breaking route,” said Samuel. “When I see the ball, I take the ball. When I turn the corner all I see is the end zone. I was like, I got to get there.”

With seconds remaining on the clock, McLaughlin kicked a 48-yard field goal to make it a 23-0 game to end the half. This game was a must win for the 49ers. The team played great on all sides of the ball, leaving their performance tonight as one of the best of the season. Their win keeps them in control of the NFC and home field advantage as we get closer to the playoffs.

“We hurt ourselves again,” Adams said. “We just keep putting ourselves in these tough positions. When it’s third-and- forever or second-and-forever, it’s tough to comeback against a good team like that. We just have to put ourselves in a better position in early downs.

They’ve got some beasts up front. It’s tough. We still have to take care of business but they’ve got a really good team. They’ve got a really good front and they’ve got some impact players but we still have to come up with a game plan to stop guys like that. We didn’t do that today and that’s what it’s about.”

A poor performance by the packers left them dejected after their first turnover. Rodgers never got into a good rhythm and after scoring in the third, they never got that opportunity again. Due to a few San Francisco penalties, Green Bay saw a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel in the third quarter. Rodgers connected with Jamaal Williams for 33 and 9 yards, putting them in the best field position all night. Rodgers scrambled for 5 yards and a penalty on Richard Sherman for unnecessary roughness put the Packers on the goal line.

Rodgers found Adams for the 2-yard touchdown making it a 23-6 game. Green Bay went for the two-pint conversion to extend their lead to 23-8. But San Francisco’s two-play drive was the nail the coffin. Garoppolo connected with Kendrick Bourne for 14 yard pass. Garoppolo then went deep to Kittle for a 61 yard touchdown making it a 30-8 game. By the fourth Raheem Mostert rushed up the middle for a 15-yard touchdown making it a 37-8 game.

“Oh my, we’ve been running that since Week One, and I have to run it like two or three times a week,” said Kittle regarding his 61-yard touchdown. “That’s like a 50-yard route every single time. I’m just like, ‘Hey [San Francisco 49ers head coach] Kyle [Shanahan], relax. I’m a tight end.’ We finally got the call and ran it, so that was pretty fun. It’s just a corner post. Perfect coverage to run it against. Jimmy gave me a perfect ball and I had to unhitch the trailer and out-run a couple guys. It was pretty fun.”

The 49ers improve to 10-1 on the season, marking their best start through 11 games since 1997 (11-1). San Francisco won their only game of the season against the NFC North. The 49ers also won their first game on Sunday Night Football since 10/6/13 vs Houston (W, 34-3). The team is now 3-1 in primetime matchups this season.

“We’re very well aware of how tight of a race it is, but it’s way too early to sit there and focus on it,” said head coach Kyle Shanahan. “The way things are going, I’m sure that’ll be the last week that really is worth knowing what’s out there. There’s a lot of football to play and a lot of games and a lot of good teams out there.”

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Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

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While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.

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The Valkyries came to Oakland City Hall with a “Hoopbus.” Present were (from left to right): City Councilmembers Noel Gallo, Rebecca Kaplan, Zac Unger and Rowena Brown; Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee, Valkyries President Jess Smith, a Valkyries team representative and Deputy Mayor LaNiece Jones. Photo courtesy Rebecca Kaplan’s office.

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The Golden State Valkyries brought the excitement of their inaugural season to every corner of the Bay Area with a full slate of community celebrations leading up to their historic home-opener against the Los Angeles Sparks at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday.

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Bill Russell and Brian McGhee in McClymonds High School Gym, 2011. Photo courtesy of Brian McGhee.

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The McClymonds’ naming ceremony was held on Wednesday, the same day as Russell’s birthday. Oakland leader Bill Patterson, a longtime friend of Russell’s, was scheduled to cut the ribbon at the reopening of the gym, which had been closed for several months for renovation. Russell’s daughter Karen was scheduled to attend the ribbon cutting.

Russell’s name and signature are now printed on the gymnasium floor.

Patterson was working at DeFremery Park when he met Russell. “I befriended him as a boy and during his years at University of San Francisco” said Patterson. “We stayed friends for the rest of his life.”

Said McClymonds Principal Darielle Davis, herself a McClymonds graduate, “We are excited to honor Bill Russell for his sports accolades and because he broke color barriers. He is part of our legacy, and legacy is really important at McClymonds.”

Brian McGhee, community schools manager at McClymonds and former football player at UC Berkeley, said that Russell meant a lot to him and others at the school. “He was a beacon of light and hope for West Oakland,” he said. “He did a lot for sports and for civil rights.”

Starting in 2018, Ben “Coach” Tapscott worked with Patterson and other McClymonds grads, community members, and former coaches to encourage the Oakland Board of Education to endorse the naming of the school gym, which finally happened recently.

“We worked hard to make this happen,” said Tapscott. “He’s an important part of McClymond’s history, along with a lot of other famous graduates,” he said.