Who will start at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2009 football season — Shaun Hill or Alex Smith? According to most reports, the two quarterbacks have been equal so far in the first two weeks of training camp. However, heading into the Niners’ first preseason game, Hill will get the start.
Head coach Mike Singletary says that Hill getting the starting nod isn’t an indication of who is ahead. The Niners begin preseason against the Denver Broncos on Friday.
Over the last few years, Hill has plaed decently well when called upon. Last season, he started nine games and …read more

The 49ers have decided that they don’t want to draft quarterback Matthew Stafford because he didn’t want to open up about his parent’s divorce. Stafford was asked about the divorce when talking to the team psychologist.

I have no idea what this would have to do with football. Seriously, do you think other teams are going to use this as some kind of defensive strategy? I can just see it now. Stafford goes back to throw, has a man open, and someone yells, “Your mama is a divorced ‘ho!” and the ball goes completely out of bounds.
Or, …read more

After Barack Obama got elected as the President of the United States, it made me think when we’d see the first sports legend ascend to such a level. Is it even possible? Here are our top candidates from each of the four major sports:
NBA
David Robinson is the no-brainer choice. The former San Antonio Spurs legend is someone who almost everyone likes. He has a proven track record of being a decent human being. The Republicans could do worse than making him their 2012 presidential nominee.
MLB
Jose Canseco is some good political qualities. First of all, he’s a liar and politics and …read more