With regret, I announce that the Boney Mountain trip has been postponed and for the most part cancelled on my end. My pop called a few moments ago to say he postponed to Sunday but I've got a date on Sunday -- it's known as the NFL with myself and some friends (including the Drew Dawg). While disappointing, I couldn't ditch the NFL on Opening Weekend.
Blast! Some other thoughts that I had just now...
I am rather amused at how little respect most of the media, including ESPN and my friend John in CT's Football Pick'em Podcast , gave the 49ers this week. Almost zero. Expert after expert discounted the 49ers big season and said they were "due" to take a step back. Almost as if it is a foregone conclusion that the Niners will revert to their 7-9 ways. I think it's a tad unfair to go that far about the 49ers. Most Niner fans I know feel similarly that the 49ers won't have *as* good a regular season record but that doesn't mean they're not going to be as good a team as they were a year ago. If anything, the improved experience and improved wide receivers, AND running backs indicate they might be a better team. Adding Mario Manningham, Brandon Jacobs, and even Randy Moss all add a new dimension for SF that could prove to be a big win for the team. It doesn't mean it happens, but to assume they will roll over and let a Green Bay team with questionable defense run amok is a little unfair to the 49ers. The 49ers defense is pretty good, and their pass rush is impressive. This has been the case for nearly five years now. I like the 49ers to give a good effort at Green Bay. Lastly, I'll be more than happy to eat my words if the Niners finish below .500. I agree that the 49ers feasted off a LOT of takeaways last season, but what I think happens is that they will be in every game this season. If they lose, they won't lose by a lot.
I am making it a mission to visit El Taurino Restaurant on Hoover at about Olympic Blvd this weekend. I cannot resist those tacos and that red sauce.
There are my appended thoughts of the day. Have a good weekend!
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