Archive for August, 2007

49′ers Open Preseason Schedule Tonight

The 49′ers open their preseason schedule tonight with a matchup against the Denver Broncos. Expectations are running high this season as the 49ers look to improve on last year’s surprising 7-and-9 campaign. Head coach Mike Nolan has placed his stamp on the team, getting the players he feels can best contribute to the rebuilding process. While [...]

Field at Monster Park Renamed Bill Walsh Field

The 49′ers have named the field at Monster Park in honor of former head coach, Bill Walsh.  The Hall of Fame coach was honored today in a public ceremony today at the home of the 49′ers, and the announcement was made that the field will now be known as “Bill Walsh Field”.  Walsh passed away [...]

Public Memorial For Bill Walsh This Morning At Candlestick

 A public memorial service for the late San Francisco 49ers coach Bill Walsh will take place at a venue that holds many memories memories for the team and its fans.  The gates to Monster Park will open at 10:00 this morning with the free event set to begin an hour later.  Yesterday, a private memorial [...]

Nolan Unhappy About Playing Last Preseason Game

  Mike Nolan is a little testy these days, as the 49′ers coach has been on a rant about the schedule makers of the National Football League.  At topic is the fact that the 49′ers have the last preseason opener on Monday night at home vs Denver, and then play five days later at home [...]

49′ers to Wear Throwbacks in Honor of Walsh

The 49′ers have announced that they wear their cherry-red throwback jerseys when they take on the Cards in the regular season opener in honor of former head coach Bill Walsh.  The team was given permission to wear the jerseys by the league according to owner John York.  The team is also looking at other tributes [...]

Nose Tackle Franklin Leaves the Field with Knee Injury

The 49′ers got some bad news Monday as nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin left practice field on a cart with a knee injury.  The NT was injured when two O-lineman rolled on his leg during a play.  He went face down, then held his left knee as trainers quickely gathered around him.  More tests will be [...]

Public Memorial Set For Bill Walsh

The very football field where Bill Walsh led the San Francisco 49ers to greatness in the 1980s will be the site of a public memorial service for the late head coach next week.  The team announced yesterday that next Friday’s memorial will take place at Monster Park, beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Parking will be free [...]