There is no longer a doubt about.
These teams play each other hard. More to the point, they don't like each other. Qutoes from Docket, Wilson, Breaston; it is clear they are looking forward to this tangle and it is more than just professional.
Fans of both teams reflect the rivalry. Oh, it used to be that 49'er-fan would'nt even admit to it, sort of a "we are too good to be your rivals" thing. Not anymore; they point to the opening season win at our house with pride. They want a win on MNF to gain some measure of national validation...by a win against the Arizona Cardinals!
Personally, when I hold the mental-image of each of our division foes in my mind and judge the feeling I have and the reaction...it is clear. I would like to beat them like they stole something. Which, they did; a win, in OUR house.
These teams play each other hard. More to the point, they don't like each other. Qutoes from Docket, Wilson, Breaston; it is clear they are looking forward to this tangle and it is more than just professional.
Fans of both teams reflect the rivalry. Oh, it used to be that 49'er-fan would'nt even admit to it, sort of a "we are too good to be your rivals" thing. Not anymore; they point to the opening season win at our house with pride. They want a win on MNF to gain some measure of national validation...by a win against the Arizona Cardinals!
Personally, when I hold the mental-image of each of our division foes in my mind and judge the feeling I have and the reaction...it is clear. I would like to beat them like they stole something. Which, they did; a win, in OUR house.