Cory’s Corner: Does coaching really matter?

This has truly been the year of the coach in sports. First it was Jim Harbaugh. The well-known ‘berserker’ made the word obnoxious seem tame. And after a career overall record of 49-22-1 in four years, which included one Super Bowl appearance, the San Francisco 49ers decided to roll up the worn-out welcome mat. Then […]

Cory’s Corner: Replay and sports have symbiotic relationship

Instant replay has become such a large part of the sports vernacular. Thanks to high definition cameras with every inconceivable angle, instant replay is able to capture what the naked eye simply cannot. Now, I must admit, I really do like replay. I think it is always an added bonus when there is an ‘eye in […]

Cory’s Corner: Vernon Davis is a nightmare for Packers

Packers fans have taken a beating by many folks leading up to Sunday’s playoff game. The green and gold faction has been accused of being soft for the biblical cold that is supposed to engulf the upper Midwest like a tiny blanket that always keeps your feet freezing. But thanks to sponsors that kicked in […]

Packers News: Matthews fined $15,000 for hit on Kaepernick

Packers linebacker Clay Matthews has been fined $15,000 for his hit on 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in last Sunday’s season opener, according to NFL Network’s Albert Breer. Following Matthews’ hit on Kaepernick near the sideline, chaos ensued after the whistle, prompting 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh to open his mouth. “I could see two punches […]

49ers 34, Packers 28: Game Balls and Lame Calls

For the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers, the 2013 season opener looked a lot like how the 2012 season ended. In January, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick racked up 181 yards on the ground, thanks in part to the read-option. The Packers schemed for Kaepernick’s legs this time around, holding him to just 22 […]