49ers

• The matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers couldve been a preview for Super Bowl XLVI with both teams residing near the top of their respective conferences.
(NFL)
• From the swirling winds off the bay that can play fits with the football to the 1989 earthquake that rocked the World Series, Candlestick Park has long been an unpredictable venue known for its challenges.
(FOXSports.com)
• LONG BEACH After gallant efforts that resulted in close road losses to No. 5 North Carolina and No.
(Orange County Register)
• SAN FRANCISCO -- Through darkness and light, times of struggle and moments of elevating success, the 49ers held on tight Monday night. They did what they had to. They didn't lose their grip through the madness.
(Boston Herald)
• When the power finally returned to Candlestick Park on Monday night, the 49ers were ready for the bright lights on a prime-time national stage.
(San Francisco Gate)
• I woke up this morning with a football revelation. I said to self, "Self, the 49ers are legitimate NFC title contenders." Self said to me, "Go blog about that. Tell the World.
(Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog))
• Frank Gore ran for 65 yards and a score on 18 carries for the NFC West- champion 49ers (11-3), who stayed in contention for a first-round bye. It was a great team win, 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said.
(Orlando Sentinel)
• -- Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark thought it was a good strategic move for the 49ers to experience power losses to their stadium during a national game.
(YAHOO!)
• Former UCF star defensive end Bruce Miller has made a smooth transition to the NFL despite being asked to change to the fullback position and joining a franchise that hadn't exactly been racking up the wins the past few years.
(Orlando Sentinel (blog))