49ers: From 2nd Last to Superbowl

[Watson11 1,882]

I’m not sure if many follow American football, but I’m a 49ers fan and the last 5 seasons before this one have been shockers, pretty much sitting last or close to it.  

Last year, out of 32 teams they had the equal 2nd worst win-loss record, the second worst defence, and a bottom 25% offence.  Their turnaround this year has been staggering, especially the defence which are now feared. Here’s hoping for a good result tomorrow, and a good omen for the AFL team that finished second last in 2019.

 

 

[layzie 28,719]

11 minutes ago, Watson11 said:

I’m not sure if many follow American football, but I’m a 49ers fan and the last 5 seasons before this one have been shockers, pretty much sitting last or close to it.  

Last year, out of 32 teams they had the equal 2nd worst win-loss record, the second worst defence, and a bottom 25% offence.  Their turnaround this year has been staggering, especially the defence which are now feared. Here’s hoping for a good result tomorrow, and a good omen for the AFL team that finished second last in 2019.

 

 

Massive 49ers fan and proof that things can be accomplished in a short space of time with the right people in charge and the right mindset going forward. 

[old dee 22,848]

We can dream carn't we!

I am actually barracking for Kansas City, it is 50 years since they were in the Super Bowl game. 

They won that year and in 1969. 

They sound more like the MFC to me!

Both teams are basically red and white, who is wearing the away white colours?

Edited February 1, 2020 by old dee

[Demonland 64,803]

9 minutes ago, old dee said:

Both teams are basically red and white, who is wearing the away white colours?

According to this article the 49ers are the "away" team and will wear white strip. They rotate the home team between conferences each year and this year the Chief's conference are the nominated "home" team.

[Demonland 64,803]

49ers fan here too since 1988 when I was in San Francisco and purchased a 49ers jacket. A few weeks later they won the superbowl which was only a few months after our record breaking Grand Final loss.

Jacket looked like this and I still have it somewhere. I should dig it out for the game but alas it's sized to fit a skinny 12 year old.

[Rab D Nesbitt 7,118]

I'm a sore cheesehead. Hope Kansas City tear them a new one. 

[old dee 22,848]

8 minutes ago, Demonland said:

49ers fan here too since 1988 when I was in San Francisco and purchased a 49ers jacket. A few weeks later they won the superbowl which was only a few months after our record breaking Grand Final loss.

Jacket looked like this and I still have it somewhere. I should dig it out for the game but alas it's sized to fit a skinny 12 year old.

You could always say your mother washed it and it shrunk!

In 1983 I was working in USA, spent most of time in the north east and Chicago, I bought a Bears coat and on the way home a 49ers jumper for my 3 year old daughter. 37 years later she is still a 49ers fan. Pity the same did not work with the Dees!

Edited February 1, 2020 by old dee

[Dr. Gonzo 22,414]

39 minutes ago, old dee said:

We can dream carn't we!

I am actually barracking for Kansas City, it is 50 years since they were in the Super Bowl game. 

They won that year and in 1969. 

They sound more like the MF to me!

Both teams are basically red and white, who is wearing the away white colours?

As a Jets fan I can say supporting the Jets is far more akin to supporting the MFC than the Chiefs. Right down to the same miserable fan base.

And my wife is a Geelong and Patriots supporter ☹️

Edited February 1, 2020 by Dr. Gonzo

[old dee 22,848]

8 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

As a Jets fan I can say supporting the Jets is far more akin to supporting the MFC than the Chiefs. Right down to the same miserable fan base.

And my wife is a Geelong and Patriots supporter ☹️

She must be a wonderful wife for you to put up with that lot Dr.

In 1983 ( Feb-March) I was working in the USA and went to a United States league game.

I think the league last 3 years and was played after the NFL finished in late Jan.

I think the game is best on TV, at the game it seems to go on forever with constant stops.

 

 

[Pennant St Dee 11,257]

57 minutes ago, Watson11 said:

I’m not sure if many follow American football, but I’m a 49ers fan and the last 5 seasons before this one have been shockers, pretty much sitting last or close to it.  

Last year, out of 32 teams they had the equal 2nd worst win-loss record, the second worst defence, and a bottom 25% offence.  Their turnaround this year has been staggering, especially the defence which are now feared. Here’s hoping for a good result tomorrow, and a good omen for the AFL team that finished second last in 2019.

 

 

Patriots fan since getting #73 John Hannah Jersey in 78, so I have had a great run in my lifetime.

Would like to see the Chiefs win.

When you look at the 49ers last season whilst the win loss ratio looks bad, they lost a lot of close games and didn't have Jimmy G for a lot of the year.

So whilst they ended up with the second worst record they IMO were better than a lot of sides and suffered from playing in a strong division having to play the Seahawks and Rams twice.

Ive spoken before about getting lucky in the AFL and bottoming out in the right draft year like the Hawks when they got Roughie and Buddy, well the niners certainly got lucky with the Cardinals wanting a QB and leaving Bosa at pick 2.

I think the niners will defensively be two strong so think you'll be happy Monday lunchtime 

[layzie 28,719]

45 minutes ago, Demonland said:

49ers fan here too since 1988 when I was in San Francisco and purchased a 49ers jacket. A few weeks later they won the superbowl which was only a few months after our record breaking Grand Final loss.

Jacket looked like this and I still have it somewhere. I should dig it out for the game but alas it's sized to fit a skinny 12 year old.

Did not know that about you mate! Great to hear, unfortunately I just missed out on the best of the Montana years Steve Young was my guy.

Would love nothing more than the Dees emulating this rise. 

[old dee 22,848]

6 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Patriots fan since getting #73 John Hannah Jersey in 78, so I have had a great run in my lifetime.

Would like to see the Chiefs win.

When you look at the 49ers last season whilst the win loss ratio looks bad, they lost a lot of close games and didn't have Jimmy G for a lot of the year.

So whilst they ended up with the second worst record they IMO were better than a lot of sides and suffered from playing in a strong division having to play the Seahawks and Rams twice.

Ive spoken before about getting lucky in the AFL and bottoming out in the right draft year like the Hawks when they got Roughie and Buddy, well the niners certainly got lucky with the Cardinals wanting a QB and leaving Bosa at pick 2.

I think the niners will defensively be two strong so think you'll be happy Monday lunchtime 

It will be well after lunch time  PSD.

[Pennant St Dee 11,257]

6 minutes ago, old dee said:

It will be well after lunch time  PSD.

Oops, thinking WST, Old Dee

[layzie 28,719]

Just now, Pennant St Dee said:

Oops, thinking WST, Old Dee

Gee forgot about that! Many pubs gonna be open at 7:30 over there? ?

[Pennant St Dee 11,257]

2 minutes ago, layzie said:

Gee forgot about that! Many pubs gonna be open at 7:30 over there? ?

Yes , first time in a  while I haven't got the day off.

Usually head to a bar after a big brekky and watch it over a  few frothies.

 

[Bitter but optimistic 21,238]

American football!!!

FMD !!!

Am I alone in saying this is boring bullshite  and I couldn’t possibly ever get sufficiently [censored] enough to waste my time watching it?
 

[tilly18 276]

Huge Niners fan. Sat front row in the end zone for the Panthers game this year. The noise was amazing, particularly the Bosa interception. Winning team.

Met Montana by chance in a breakfast house in San Carlos in 86. He gave me a few minutes which was fantastic. That sealed it for me as a Niner.

Was at Candlestick Park for Steve Young's first game. He is my shirt of choice.

Pretty pumped about Monday.

Go Niners

Edited February 1, 2020 by tilly18
Spelling. The Bosa chant is with a z.

[layzie 28,719]

1 minute ago, tilly18 said:

Met Montana by chance in a breakfast house in San Carlos in 86. He gave me a few minutes which was fantastic. That sealed it for me as a Niner.

From all accounts he was as regular a guy as they come and always great to chat with.

My new Kittle jersey won't make it from the states in time so I'll be rocking the Terrell Owens circa 2000 piece

[tilly18 276]

3 minutes ago, layzie said:

From all accounts he was as regular a guy as they come and always great to chat with.

My new Kittle jersey won't make it from the states in time so I'll be rocking the Terrell Owens circa 2000 piece

It was Monday morning after his comeback game and he had connected 5 times. He didn't need to give me time but he was happy to give me a few minutes after my cousin introduced me as his cousin from Australia.

My son will have his Kittle shirt on on Monday.

Heading into deluxe at Fed square where I understand there will be Niners fans watching.

[layzie 28,719]

6 minutes ago, tilly18 said:

It was Monday morning after his comeback game and he had connected 5 times. He didn't need to give me time but he was happy to give me a few minutes after my cousin introduced me as his cousin from Australia.

My son will have his Kittle shirt on on Monday.

Heading into deluxe at Fed square where I understand there will be Niners fans watching.

There will be plenty and quite a few of my Niners friends will be there. I'll be at Kicks in Elizabeth St but if we win I may end up at Beer Deluxe who knows!

[Clintosaurus 6,429]

1 hour ago, old dee said:

In 1983 ( Feb-March) I was working in the USA and went to a United States league game.

I think the league last 3 years and was played after the NFL finished in late Jan.

Trump killed the USFL by moving it to compete with the NFL. 

Hoping the Niners win, even though I have a few Chiefs supporting mates. 

[old dee 22,848]

Go Chiefs!

[Demon Disciple 10,931]

To hell with NFL, we won more games last year yet still finished runners-up to a team that tries to buy their trophies every year.

This year it's all ours, it has to be. Carn the Reds!!!

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

American football!!!

FMD !!!

Am I alone in saying this is boring bullshite  and I couldn’t possibly ever get sufficiently [censored] enough to waste my time watching it?
 

You not alone BBO, not alone....sticking needles in your eyes is far more interesting....

Edited February 1, 2020 by Wadda We Sing

[layzie 28,719]

18 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

You not alone BBO, not alone....sticking needles in your eyes is far more interesting....

It's not for everyone that's for sure!