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Please welcome Daisy Barringer, who will cover the San Francisco 49ers for SFist. Added bonus: she goes to the actual games, which means you'll feel just like you're there, cheering on the footballs and the touchdowns and the team spirit and the beer drinking. Or, you know, whatever goes on at sporting matches. Anyway, some of you might know Barringer from her work over at Oopsie Daisy and A Dollop of Daisy. Also, Daisy has been granted the special privilege of using the first-person singular.
Take it away, Daisy.
The Niners beat the Rams 35-0 yesterday, which makes us 3-1 and, unless we completely self-implode in the coming weeks, winners of the NFC West. Sure, winning the NFC West is like beating a quadriplegic at Twister, but still… WE’RE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS!
(Check out Ray Ratto’s latest article for why this is likely a guarantee; I won’t bore you with the details here.)
If you missed the game because you were passed out in a gutter in your tutu, striped knee-high socks and ironic sunglasses, or because you were doing a group singalong of "This Land is Your Land" at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, let me quickly break it down for you:
• The Niners scored touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams, the first time we’ve done that since 1997 (against the Eagles).
• We are 3-0 in our division.
• We scored our first touchdown this season by a wide receiver. (Hill to Josh Morgan on a 24-yard pass.)
• Our offensive line needs to seriously step it up. Yes, we won and yes, Shaun Hill is 7-0 as a starter at home, but he was also sacked 4 times and 7 of our drives ended in punts. Also, our run game is never going to flourish unless these guys start doing their jobs.
• I’m in love with Patrick Willis. And Takeo Spikes. And Nate Clements. And I’m starting to come around on Vernon Davis. OK FINE, I love him too.
Seriously though, do you know what it feels like to watch a Niners’ game during which Andy Lee’s punts are not the only highlight?! Good enough to warrant all five beers that I consumed, that’s for sure. (A personal highlight for me was when a woman asked everyone who was “double-fisting” to hold our beers up in the air for a picture; I am proud to report that almost every single person in my section had two beers in hand.)
I have to say though, I was NOT tickled pink by the distracting breast cancer awareness campaign that was prevalent all over the field. Pink cleats? Gloves? Towels? Wristbands? UPRIGHTS? Why can’t they just stick a pink ribbon on their helmets and be done with it? Sure, almost everyone has been affected by breast cancer and it’s a crucial that we find a cure (blah blah blah), but if we’re going to get the entire NFL involved, shouldn’t we concentrate on a disease that really hits home with the players? Like arthritis? Or herpes? Or better yet, shrinking testicles?
Anyway, I digress… what matters is the Niners won. Sure, it was against the (now) 0-4 Rams, but we won. And yes, with all this “we” talk, it’s clear I consider myself part of the team, even if my only contributions are attendance at all the games, an inordinate amount of money spent on concession stand beer, a genuine effort to reduce my usage of the F-word in an attempt to support a family-friendly environment (only 8 f-bombs yesterday!), and an unconditional love for that team that is unlike anything I’ve ever felt for a boy.
Also: I pulled a muscle when I jumped up to cheer for McDonald’s 4th quarter touchdown. You know, the one that put us up 35-0. If that’s not dedication, I don’t know what is.
Prediction for next week: ATLANTA over the 49ers. I’m not happy about it, but with Gore out and Atlanta coming off of a Bye, I’m not sure we can pull this one off. This is one of the few times where I’ll be happy if I’m proven wrong.
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Cheering on the footballs is my favorite part of watching games.
This year could be good, if not, the hungry tourism dept of Santa Clara will be clamouring.
but we won. And yes, with all this “we” talk, it’s clear I consider myself part of the team
Dudes that's not even first-person singular.
Kidding! This is a delightful perspective on the proceedings of the NFL.
Now THIS is how sports should be covered; in the stands making fun of others, while keeping stats on f-bombs and beers - and a few game details or whatever.
Go to a game with her. She's this funny in real life (awkwardly odd compliment, but true). Honestly though, the best recap I've heard of any sporting event in a while. I can't wait for the rest. People should follow Sfist's lead and hire more people like this. Effing brilliant. Go inappropriateness, Daisy. And go niners.
i.. i think i'm in love
What happened to Christopher Robbins and American Football Spectacular? That guy was funny and that was a good column.