Posted By: Pat (16/04/2008 5:20:56 PM)
Comment: groves medical procedure sound a lot like the one mark derose of the chicago cubs just had.

Posted By: VegasNiner (13/04/2008 4:09:38 PM)
Comment: Hey Matt, Just read an artical in the NY times that Matt Hazeltine died this week of Lou Gehrigs disease. Guess I am dating myself but I remember him and Wilcox at Kezar back in 60s laying some wood on anybody with a different color uniform on. He was always a favorite and will be missed by those of us old enough to remember him.

Response: Actually, Matt Hazeltine died in 1987. He died of ALS. This is notable because two of his teammates from the 1964 49ers also died of ALS (Bob Waters and Gary Lewis). The 49ers have awarded the Matt Hazeltine Iron Man Award annually since 1987. Jeff Ulbrich won it last season. --Matt M.

Posted By: Bill P (13/04/2008 7:02:00 AM)
Comment: Thanks Jesse R. My mistake!

Posted By: Ceasar in SF (12/04/2008 7:35:04 PM)
Comment: Hey you idiots, put your money where your mouths are and donate some freakin' money to this family. You don't have to donate youre paycheck, just the little cash you have to help out with the funeral and the econmic transition the family will inevitablly endure. You blow hards need to stop chatting and start doing you freaking idiots.

Posted By: Dr. Heart (12/04/2008 6:51:40 PM)
Comment: Mr. Groves was/is at risk of dropping dead suddenly.

Posted By: Uh .. What ? (12/04/2008 3:14:51 PM)
Comment: Uh . . . What ? ? ?

Posted By: Dr. Heart (12/04/2008 12:12:30 PM)
Comment: "Invasive electrophysiological study and possible ablation of accessory pathway may be offered to well informed asymptomatic individuals with WPW if they are willing to trade the very small risk of subsequent sudden death or incapacity for a small immediate procedural risk of serious complications or death."

Posted By: Chris (12/04/2008 11:28:39 AM)
Comment: two words for the sick animals that did this, "Death Penalty."

Posted By: TJ (12/04/2008 10:03:12 AM)
Comment: Does the Spikes offer expire before the draft? Because the drafting of another LB seems it would hurt his situation for roster spot.

Posted By: buzz (S.F.) (12/04/2008 9:36:40 AM)
Comment: Big Bug 415 -thanks for the post -could tell by his photo he was a good guy -just so tragic ...hard to read about and can only imagine the profound grief and effect on this family !Whoever shot him will pay... one way or another... that is how it is.

Posted By: Jesse R (12/04/2008 7:13:36 AM)
Comment: Bill: Groves is 23 years old. Matt said he had surgery on March 27th, not that he was 27 years old.

Posted By: Bill P (12/04/2008 5:42:54 AM)
Comment: Matt. Wouldn't taking a 27 year old linebacker (Groves) be a bit risky?

Posted By: StonerLab (11/04/2008 11:44:04 PM)
Comment: Matt, I just read the article on Solari, in a word "BRUTAL" coming from a father who has has twin girls (7 yrs), my wife ALWAYS tells me to not make a big deal out of a traffic situation & NEVER respond to a "hostile driver" no matter who's at fault. It's just not worth it, my condolences go out to the Solari Family. God bless them!

Posted By: Jo (11/04/2008 11:35:55 PM)
Comment: RIP. This violence sickens me. Puts the 49ers in perspective. Sports aren't as important as life itself. Hang those guys by their jockstrap. That is, if SF police, our DA and the legal system actually work.

Posted By: Berger (11/04/2008 10:50:09 PM)
Comment: Peace be with you brother Solari, hopefully we will see each other soon!

Posted By: PDX-Larry (11/04/2008 9:17:04 PM)
Comment: My thoughts and prayers go out to the Solari family. I hope the cowards who did this are quickly caught and exterminated like the vermon they are.

Posted By: Steven (11/04/2008 9:06:49 PM)
Comment: Perhaps a strange question: any relation to the Chiefs coach Solari?

Posted By: Big Bug 415 (11/04/2008 7:52:09 PM)
Comment: My prayers and condolences to Mrs. Solaris and their children. I went to Mission High School with "Big Lou" (thats what some people called him), and I remember him as a real cool dude. I remember he used to work on alot of cars in the Mission District, and played alot of football with us in the streets. He seemed like a real good person, and it's horrible that his children had to witness this sensless tragedy.

Posted By: NinerTico (11/04/2008 6:18:34 PM)
Comment: I just wanted to acknowledge who was responsible for the goodness that helped the Solari's. Kidash98. I wrote this at the "Zone" and want others to know... "I want to express my deep, deep admiration and thanks for assisting your friends in such a time of need. I applaud you, sir. I have witnessed again the greatness that can be within we human beings. Your devotion to ease and comfort your friends at a time of profound grief only speaks volumes. Dude, it guys like you that make this world go 'round and I for one want to acknowledge it publicly. I can't stress enough the magnitude of your goodness in this day and age. All it takes is action. When it hits "home" you realize just how precious life is. I have four boys and a girl...I can't even imagine. I have been through my share of grief and I completely have you and your friends, the Solari family, in my family's thoughts and prayers." He is an example of the good in us...I, for one, thank Kidash98 for it.

Posted By: kidash98 49erswebzone.com (11/04/2008 3:37:56 PM)
Comment: Thank you for posting a link to the Solari story and donation.

Posted By: Rich, San Ramon (11/04/2008 2:53:17 PM)
Comment: Farewell, Al. When we see you next we'll know you by the Niners colors you wore so proudly.

Posted By: Parker (11/04/2008 1:54:44 PM)
Comment: The Steelers are making noises about taking this guy with their #23. My recommendation to McGM... stay put. If we trade up, we'll most likely have to give up our #2 and Groves is not worth a double dip. Stand pat and take Connor if he is indeed BPA at 29.

Posted By: XL (11/04/2008 1:44:17 PM)
Comment: I saw a video on TV this morning about the shooting but didn't catch it all. Stuff like that just shouldn't happen thats ridiculous. Thanks for the link, Matt. My prayers to the Solari fam.

Posted By: David, mntIdagold (11/04/2008 12:57:30 PM)
Comment: When sending a donation to the City National Bank you might want to add specific acc# information to ensure the money goes into the correct account. If the acct# is not available, maybe clarify what needs to be written on the envelope and/or check to guarantee the money goes to the right place.

Response: Thank you. When I get the updated information on where to send donations, I'll pass it along. --Matt M.

Posted By: Zed Rational (11/04/2008 12:46:43 PM)
Comment: This may sound like a small matter, but people (especially in the media) should stop referring to the procedure that was used on Groves as "surgery." It was not surgery. No one cut into Groves' chest or heart. The procedure is known as "cardiac ablation," and it is very definitely a non-surgical procedure. It is also very routine and extremely effective. Groves is no more of a risk to have heart problems at this point than any other player in the draft.

Posted By: Razoreater (11/04/2008 12:35:59 PM)
Comment: Pretty good medical work by the experts, but I'm not sold completely on this guy. A gamble but not without potential big rewards. I'm thinking OL is gonna go fast & furious, unless we have a diamond in the rough we might better take one early. We're gonna need a starter. My diamond OL is j.sullivan center from ND. Any interest in this guy by the Niners Matt?

Posted By: Erik McCormack (11/04/2008 12:27:22 PM)
Comment: Sorry about the double post. My prayers go out to the Solari family, and it is just extremely sad that this is the kind of world that we live in when people have to worry about being shot when driving down the freeway. My thoughts go out to the family and hope they can get through this, especially the kids who had to witness this tragedy.

Posted By: Erik McCormack (11/04/2008 12:25:59 PM)
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Posted By: ruthless (11/04/2008 11:51:38 AM)
Comment: Hey matt mad props on the video. actually had me laughing at your well kept workplace.Glad to know our hero is just like us.

Posted By: gabe (11/04/2008 11:38:14 AM)
Comment: 1st