Comments on: Jim Harbaugh on Giants: That’s a scary opponent

By: packerbadger

packerbadger — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:57:43 +0000

Packers gave the Giants that game much more so than the giants actually won it. Worst game pack played by far all yr, and they were still in it till the very end. 49ers should beat the krap outta giants. To the giants and their fans…..You’re welcome!

By: SOBEIT

SOBEIT — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:30:17 +0000

I am so glad to hear the fans from both sides respect each other as opponents. As a Niner fan, it has been an unbelievable year and the game against NO was beyond expectations. I expect the same type of battle against a NY Giants team that is hitting on all cylinders again at the right time.

But this is going to be a different type of game than the first one. Why? Candlestick is going to rear its ugly side. The team that handles the elements the best will most likely win. Rain, wind, cold, mud and a storied rivalry that goes back decades. Yeah…football fans and especially NY and SF fans are in for a great game!

Go Niners!!!

By: szwhtsup123

szwhtsup123 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:05:03 +0000

The Niners are all also a scary opponent – the game they played against NO was incredible. These guys know how to tackle. As Giants fans we got the match up we wanted, now we have to go to SF and deliver the goods. EliteI is on fire and the team is playing as a team. Niners have a great year but the battle tested Giants have overcome too much this year for the Big Blue train to stop. Giants move on the the big game against NE for the rematch and conquer Brady once again!

By: exhelodrvr

exhelodrvr — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:57:09 +0000

Should be a great game – I still want revenge for a couple of playoff losses to the Giants from the Montana-Walsh years!

By: pete4mtx

pete4mtx — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:37:10 +0000

WIN OR LOSE MY NINERS HAVE MADE MOST MONDAYS AT WORK VERY GOOD FOR ME..GIANTS ARE A GREAT TEAM AND THIS WILL B A GREAT GAME…MAY DA BEST TEAM WIN

GO 49ers!!!!

By: txnative61

txnative61 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:28:43 +0000

If there is an advantage in this game, the Giant players may be a tad overconfident, although Coughlin is a beast when planning a rematch. I’d hate the hype leading up to a Harbowl, but thought during the first Ravens-Niners game that they were two very good, evenly matched teams. I’m also very tired of Boston vs NY, so how about one of each? Don’t really care which.

By: mschurm1

mschurm1 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:37:27 +0000

Giants fan here. I live in California and went to SF-Giants earlier this year. Everyone says the Giants are better now than they were then, and that is true, but I also think the Niners are as well. You have to be impressed by their win over the Saints – their intensity, the play of Alex Smith, Vernon Davis, etc. This should be a great game.

It’s supposed to rain for several days in SF starting on Thursday. This will certainly affect the game, but I’m not sure which team it favors.

By: kylehealy

kylehealy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:55:09 +0000

I truly believe the two best TEAMS in the NFC will be playing this Sunday. Hats off to both teams and love the respect being shown, for the most part ha.

As a 49ers fan, I’m not gonna make some stupid comment “49ers are gonna dominate and mess up Eli, easy win 70-0″….honestly, those comments just make you sound like a jackass and that goes for both sides. Look at all the Saint’s fans comments last week and Rex and Rob Ryan’s comments, um well every week. I’ve found that every team/fan that runs their mouth before the game is played, dooms their team.

Should be an awesome game though. Would be amazing to see the 49ers win, never imagined a season like this would be possible, but if the Giants come away with it I won’t be bitter. May the best team win.

By: bigbluefan56

bigbluefan56 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:46:31 +0000

@ ninerfan4life says:
Jan 16, 2012 10:23 PM
Big time Niner Fan for over 30 years…Hoping for a great game sunday, and I’m sure it will be physical….It’s a nice change of pace to see classy giants fans. It was amazing all the trash talking saints fans did on these boards, with no basis. Their argument consisted of Alex sucks and brees is going to destroy the niners…Much respect to the Giants. I’m glad they won just like my Niners to prove that you still need defense and balanced team to win in the playoffs..Was tired of all these arena football teams..Good to see two balanced teams playing good old fashioned smash mouth football. Heres to a good game. GOOOO Niners!!!!

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As a Giants fan I was about to give you a thumbs up until I saw the last sentance!!! Go Big Blue!!!

By: polegojim

polegojim — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:40:29 +0000

Yes… and I’m still right… ; )

Let’s get together after the game and see.

Keep hope alive.

By: gcsuk

gcsuk — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:24:42 +0000

briank1ne says:
Jan 16, 2012 10:15 PM
Im sorry to say this giants fans..but i really dont think you have a shot at beating this niners team. They are more diaciplined. And have been all year. They just seem to want it more. And alex smith has so much more to proove. While the giants defense is good. Its not even half of what the niners d is. Its their time. They just have to take it.
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Oh well, I guess somebody had to be “the turd in the punchbowl”. Thank God it’s a Niner fan.

By: whatevnfl

whatevnfl — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:20:53 +0000

polegojim says:
Jan 16, 2012 7:39 PM
I like the Giants in this one… but lets be real…

… Eli is only ‘Elite’ against bad defenses.
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Tiki, is that you?

By: tinkletinkleonyourstar

tinkletinkleonyourstar — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:36:52 +0000

as a giants fan the niners scare me more than any other team. the entire season they have had a sick defense and now their offence is looking pretty damn good as well.
this game will be the two best teams left in the playoffs facing off.
niners or gmen will win the superbowl.

By: ninerfan4life

ninerfan4life — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:23:14 +0000

Big time Niner Fan for over 30 years…Hoping for a great game sunday, and I’m sure it will be physical….It’s a nice change of pace to see classy giants fans. It was amazing all the trash talking saints fans did on these boards, with no basis. Their argument consisted of Alex sucks and brees is going to destroy the niners…Much respect to the Giants. I’m glad they won just like my Niners to prove that you still need defense and balanced team to win in the playoffs..Was tired of all these arena football teams..Good to see two balanced teams playing good old fashioned smash mouth football. Heres to a good game. GOOOO Niners!!!!

By: briank1ne

briank1ne — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:15:05 +0000

Im sorry to say this giants fans..but i really dont think you have a shot at beating this niners team. They are more diaciplined. And have been all year. They just seem to want it more. And alex smith has so much more to proove. While the giants defense is good. Its not even half of what the niners d is. Its their time. They just have to take it.

By: raidersfreak

raidersfreak — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:11:14 +0000

I remember when the critic wern’t even talking about these 2 teams. It was the new theme in the NFC to have a super offense and not to worried about the D because the O puts points on the board.

Now look the 2 most complete teams will be playing roughed football this weekend. They are both tough any of them could be Superbowl champs or contenders. I was watching the Giants of late when I could catch their game I could see them forming. They made it clear to Dallas in week 17, Spanked the falcons, took down the world champs in green bay. and now off to the final battle for the NFC Crown.

Niners spectacular all season great record not much talk of them either and off to the championship game @ home thanks to the giants.
Great to see the Niners back in businesses after so many years of dominance only to slip away, and now they are back. Great work by the team and coach harbuagh.

This is what the fans love 2 real heavy weights fighting for the crown and I can not wait til this weekend. So it is true and will never change, if your a great offense of team or not you better Bring that D.
Hats off to both these teams and may the best team win. Just hope the zebras don’t ef it up for any team.

By: hokies34

hokies34 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:48:46 +0000

It’s mind boggling how good Carlos rogers has been this year . Just my luck as a skins fan lol

By: gcsuk

gcsuk — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:26:26 +0000

emil4423 says:
Jan 16, 2012 6:48 PM
Giants get easy W here all SF can do is 5yard passes mixed in with gore rushing blah blah SF will get exposed
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I’m a Giants fan, and even I had to “thumbs down” this post. Do I think the Giants can win? Sure I do. But SF is playing great football, and anyone who says otherwise is lying or just plain stupid.

Glad to see the two coaches are keeping up a level of mutual respect. let’s hope the players can keep the trash talk to a minimum.

By: ruffbufffire

ruffbufffire — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:19:29 +0000

Donte whitner will lose the game for you niner fans. He just isnt that good and Eli will pick him apart.

By: therealstats

therealstats — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:12:09 +0000

1990 NFC Championship Game
Giants 15 49ers 13 @ San Fran

2011 NFC Championship Game
49ers 15 Giants 13 @ San Fran

Everything evens out, just ask Jerry Seinfeld

By: billb49

billb49 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:03:24 +0000

Both teams have gotten better since their regular season game. The Giants have gotten healthy and the Niners have gotten more aggressive on offense with Alex Smith coming into his own.

This will be a very tough game for my Niners, but if Rogers, Goldson and Wittner have a game like they did against the Saints, the Niners could win this thing. Who could have imagined that the Niners, with an entirely new coaching staff and no off season, could have gotten this far. But now that they have, they’re hungry. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a team hit harder than the Niners did against the Saints. I also sense an abundance of confidence from the Giants. Most of them don’t even seem to be able to imagine losing to these Niners. I’m hoping they’re in for a big shock on Sunday.

By: randygnyc

randygnyc — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:41:42 +0000

Rooting hard for my Big Blue. This 9er team is very well rounded and super tough. It’s going to take some super-human efforts by my Giants to beat them on their home turf.

By: themonster49

themonster49 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:39:19 +0000

Harbowl II lol classic, hopefully the offenses would both have their best game of the year, otherwise…. ‘Lowest combined points total in Superbowl history’ 6-3 or 4-3 hahah.

By: bigcali4life

bigcali4life — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:38:03 +0000

Reading these comments on this thread leads me to still have hope on internet threads. Class from both sides? Respect from both sides as well? Two teams that know how to play also have fan bases that are smart as well.

I’m pretty sure ESPN, PFT and all the other new sites will try to break this down and give “bold predictions” when in fact this game could go anywhere. It’s just nice to see a game that could be a throwback.

I want the 49ers to win of course, but much respect to a tough team that New York has.

The outcome of this weekend could lead to these storylines:
Giants vs. Ravens: Giants try to get revenge for 2000
Giants vs. Pats: Brady will have his change to avenge his “perfect season.”
49ers vs. Ravens: Yeah the Super Harbowl (which will make everyone sick by the end of the first week.)
49ers vs. Pats: Tom Brady could tie his childhood hero vs his childhood team, who are going for #6.

By: dougydougdoug

dougydougdoug — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:31:37 +0000

Harbaugh Bowl, here we come!!! Well, it would have been fun, but I don’t see the Ravens making out alive from Foxborough. The 49ers, on the other hand, would be hard to bet against. That was one ferociously loud fan-base last week, and I would assume it’ll be even more insane for all the NFC marbles.

By: rayriceisnice

rayriceisnice — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:28:09 +0000

Everybody in bmore is rooting for the 49ers, Harbowl II would be awesome.

By: ttommytom

ttommytom — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:19:05 +0000

The Niners would be 7 plus points as dogs in Green Bay vs. 3 or so point favorites at home. 10 point swing.

Is anyone kidding for whom they were rooting for?

By: woodsidegil

woodsidegil — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:06:02 +0000

Long time 49er fan who is excited about this game. I’m delighted that these two teams are playing for the NFC rep in the Super Bowl. Neither are in-your-face, trash-talking organizations like so many others. May the better team win and if it’s the Giants I’ll be rooting for them in the S.B.

By: bamasleeper13

bamasleeper13 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:55:06 +0000

Should be a great game! The Giants are peaking at the right time along with the niners. I hope SF wins, it’s been a long time coming for their fans. What a job Harbaugh has done!

By: nyfan63

nyfan63 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:42:09 +0000

Amazing what Harbaugh has done with the 9ers in such a short period of time, especially when you consider the lock-out. That defense is scary good, Aldon Smith is going to be an All-Pro and Justin Smith is just an animal, and great linebackers and a smart secondary. On offense Alex Smith grew up this Saturday and VD and Gore are major weapons. It’s going to take a near-perfect effort from my G-Men to go in there and come out with a W. I think they’ll give it everything they have and I expect this one to be a close, hard-fought classic that could go either way. Looking forward to it!