Isaac Sopoaga News

With football as the common denominator, the current defensive line coach of the 49ers has worn the logos of the Rhein Fire, Berlin Thunder, Scottish Claymores and England Monarchs of now-defunct NFL Europe; conducted coaching clinics in Italy, Spain and Mexico; and coached at Catawba College in North Carolina and Charleston Southern in South ...

So I guess that injury to DT Kentwan Balmer ended up a bit more serious than previously expected.

Four losses in a row and five overall sit like fat kids on one end of the plank, driving it into the ground while those three early wins are dangling their feet on the high end.

The numbers were out of whack and certainly not up to the normal lofty standards set by Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts offense.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill is sacked by Houston Texans defensive tackle Jeff Zgonina in the first quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Oct.

With the 49ers on their bye week, I thought I might shed some light on issues that players hold dear.

San Francisco strong safety Michael Lewis sustained his third concussion of the season, going down during the 49ers' game against Atlanta early in the third quarter trying to tackle Michael Turner.

Who knew that after all these years, the "MC" from MC Hammer , stood for Michael Crabtree ? General manager Scot McCloughan , by the way, said that Hammer wasn't part of the negotiations.

The shutout was important to Isaac Sopoaga. The phone call was vital. The call arrived Saturday afternoon, roughly 24 hours before Sopoaga put on his 49ers uniform to play the St.

Defensive end Isaac Sopoaga said he has been unable to contact family members in his native American Samoa since it was hit by a tsunami this week.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was taken to a hospital for X-rays and a CT scan after injuring his ribs on a hard hit late in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers yesterday.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Two things I can say comfortably after studying the 49ers' victory over the Cardinals in Week 1: The 49ers' Parys Haralson is a good pass-rusher. The 49ers knew that when they extended his contract during the offseason.

Justin Smith was good to the last snap Sunday. On the Arizona Cardinals' final gasp, Smith sacked Kurt Warner and forced a fumble as the final 8 seconds ticked off the clock in the 49ers' 20-16 victory.

SF takes over at own 27 ... AZ takes over at own 11 ... Beanie Wells carries, gains none ... Haralson gets his second sack, loss of six ... 3rd and 16 ... AZ time out ... Warner pressured, toss to Hightower gains nine ... PUNT ... Rossum takes 56-yard punt, goes backward ... Also an illegal block in the back ... 49ers take over on the 27 ... SF ...

AZ at own 12 ... Warner to Hightower for nine yards ... spike with :23 ... Pass to Fitz for 25 ... Spike with :8 ... Last play .... Warner sacked by Justin Smith.

Advances in medical treatment have armed NFL players with everything from electric stimulation to ... having 325-pound men walk on their backs? It's true.

Advances in medical treatment have armed NFL players with everything from electric stimulation to ... having 325-pound men walk on their backs? It's true.

The 49ers' top two quarterbacks picked up in the afternoon where they left off in the morning.

How does 49ers DE Isaac Sopoaga treat his tight back? He finds a heavy offensive lineman to walk on it.

Advances in medical treatment have armed NFL players with everything from electric stimulation to ... having 325-pound men walk on their backs? It's true.