Wanted: Offense
Niners fall to Bear thanks to lack of offense. A 108 return, and wind.
What the heck? Nathan Vasher caught the missed field goal deep in the end zone on the final play of the first half and decided to bring it out.
Seconds later, he was in the NFL record books with the longest play in league history -- an almost unimaginable rambling 108-yard TD return that stunned the San Francisco 49ers and propelled the Chicago Bears to a blustery 17-9 win.
"I've never really seen it work, but we always feel like we can get big plays like that," Vasher said. "I'm still speechless."
When Joe Nedney's 52-yard attempt was short and wide, Vasher caught the ball over his shoulder, then after his brief hesitation sprinted to the 15, reversed his field with a spin move and picked up a convoy of blockers....Full Story
Niner News:
Broken leg ends Parrish's 121-game starting streak
Press Democrat: 49ers safety Tony Parrish's streak of consecutive starts will come to an end next week at 121 games.
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Blown away
Sacramento Bee: Napkins and hot dog wrappers swirled around the stadium like a flock of white doves gone berserk. Punts were knocked back to earth as if they had hit an imaginary ceiling. Referees had to hold the ball between plays so it wouldn't blow away.
No Offense, 49ers Breeze To 2-7 Mark
Press Democrat: It's a little-known fact they call this "The Windy City" not because of the steady breezes blowing off Lake Michigan but because of the local politicians who have a long history of blowing hot air.
Nolan Defends Decision To Go For 52-yard Fg
Chicago Sun Times: Nathan Vasher's NFL-record 108-yard field-goal return for a touchdown in the Bears' 17-9 victory over San Francisco on Sunday was a shock to the Soldier Field crowd, but not to 49ers coach Mike Nolan.
Filed Under: 49ers
What the heck? Nathan Vasher caught the missed field goal deep in the end zone on the final play of the first half and decided to bring it out.
Seconds later, he was in the NFL record books with the longest play in league history -- an almost unimaginable rambling 108-yard TD return that stunned the San Francisco 49ers and propelled the Chicago Bears to a blustery 17-9 win.
"I've never really seen it work, but we always feel like we can get big plays like that," Vasher said. "I'm still speechless."
When Joe Nedney's 52-yard attempt was short and wide, Vasher caught the ball over his shoulder, then after his brief hesitation sprinted to the 15, reversed his field with a spin move and picked up a convoy of blockers....Full Story
Niner News:
Broken leg ends Parrish's 121-game starting streak
Press Democrat: 49ers safety Tony Parrish's streak of consecutive starts will come to an end next week at 121 games.
More Niner News...
Blown away
Sacramento Bee: Napkins and hot dog wrappers swirled around the stadium like a flock of white doves gone berserk. Punts were knocked back to earth as if they had hit an imaginary ceiling. Referees had to hold the ball between plays so it wouldn't blow away.
No Offense, 49ers Breeze To 2-7 Mark
Press Democrat: It's a little-known fact they call this "The Windy City" not because of the steady breezes blowing off Lake Michigan but because of the local politicians who have a long history of blowing hot air.
Nolan Defends Decision To Go For 52-yard Fg
Chicago Sun Times: Nathan Vasher's NFL-record 108-yard field-goal return for a touchdown in the Bears' 17-9 victory over San Francisco on Sunday was a shock to the Soldier Field crowd, but not to 49ers coach Mike Nolan.
Filed Under: 49ers
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