Posted By: Ryan (28/08/2007 4:48:28 PM)
Comment: If teams allow reporters during practice, what's stopping a reporter from the opponenents city from spying. I could easily see someone giving information "under the table" to their home team's coach. How do they prevent that?

Posted By: Jim in Walnut Creek (28/08/2007 9:38:23 AM)
Comment: Matt, thanks for clarifying the in-season protocol on what you can and can't report. Do you still have access to the position coaches, or is it just Nolan and the Coordinators? I assume that the team trainers and doctor are also still off-limits, correct?

Posted By: oneniner (28/08/2007 6:25:13 AM)
Comment: Will you guys stop whinning and wear your suits. It is a big deal, the whole country would be watching and it would be the topic of the week. If i was in san fra i would wear my suit and sleep in it..hot or no hot, am not sure what state i would be in that day, i will be wearing my suit at the hotel bar probably.

Posted By: Robert (27/08/2007 10:46:05 PM)
Comment: I have a graduate course that I can't miss the night of the opener, so I'm thinking of wearing a suit to class, possibly with a jersey over it. Any Suggestions?

Posted By: HoferFan (27/08/2007 6:49:44 PM)
Comment: My dad and I won't be wearing real suits (too hot), but we found found nolan-esque suit attire at faithfulsuits.com that fit the bill nicely. By the way, I'm not affiliated with their site, I just think its a good idea with some of the proceeds going to a good cause (Alzheimer's research).

Posted By: Roy (27/08/2007 6:19:54 PM)
Comment: Whoa Matt, you have a carburetor in your car? What are you driving, a 85 Honda Civic? I work at a Honda Dealership, let me help you out =)

Response: Didn't realize carburetors were obsolete. By the way, where were you a month ago when we were negotiating to buy a CRV? --Matt M.

Posted By: K Squared (27/08/2007 5:52:23 PM)
Comment: I will be wearing a jersey underneath a suit jacket as will my friends. I think this should be a compromise most fans can live with.

Posted By: Jack (27/08/2007 5:41:55 PM)
Comment: I'm not sure how wearing a suit detracts from honoring Bill Walsh? If you recall, the reason Nolan is wearing a suit is to bring respect to the game, and honor the old school coaches. Players will be wearing throw-backs, I'm not sure Bill would be rolling over that one. I'll be there with a suit, as will the 3 I'm going with. Haven't decided if I'm rocking the Fedora, we'll see at game time.

Posted By: Simran (27/08/2007 5:32:48 PM)
Comment: I was originally planning on wearing a suit to show support for Coach Nolan but it is now Bill Walsh day. Instead I will be wearing my new jersey that has "Bill Walsh" written in with the number 49.

Posted By: Oscar (27/08/2007 4:36:34 PM)
Comment: I'm going to be watching the game from a sports bar in Austin, Texas. I'm getting together with other Texas area 49er fans and we are (for the most part) all wearing suits =)

Response: Please send a picture. --Matt M.

Posted By: Danny In NJ (27/08/2007 4:36:27 PM)
Comment: I'm attempting to get 49ers vs Giants tickets @ the Meadowlands maybe 3 so I can go with me my friend and my bro then all suit up at an away game with a nice big Rollin' With Nolan Sign. I'll see if i can afford it though

Posted By: Machinegunrap (27/08/2007 4:20:57 PM)
Comment: Definitely wearing suits. The three people I'm brining are forced to wear one as well. It still needs to happen. It'll only make the night more awesome.

Posted By: Mike Hack (27/08/2007 4:15:18 PM)
Comment: Why doesn't someone from the organization post fake information on the internet regarding practices?

Response: Because they'd be exposed. That would cause all kinds of embarrassment for the organization, and a hefty fine from the commissioner's office. --Matt M.

Posted By: Ray (27/08/2007 3:47:28 PM)
Comment: I'm not only wearing my suit. I'm flying 3 friends in from North Dakota and forcing them to wear suits too! The best part is that two of them are Vikings fans, but I told them the only way they're getting my tickets is if they "suit up" for Nolan. Any recommendations on how to get BBQ sauce off an Italian wool suit?

Response: A splash of beer would probably do the trick. --Matt M.

Posted By: Rich, San Ramon (27/08/2007 3:15:04 PM)
Comment: Same question as Rame. I'm picturing a '64 VW Bug.

Posted By: stodgman (27/08/2007 2:25:36 PM)
Comment: I believe the Bill Walsh tribute will cut significantly into the impetus to wear suits to the opener. Some who would have supported the Nolan tribute are considering wearing throwback jerseys to honor Walsh instead. It seems to me that only concentrated efforts are recognized and diluted efforts are ignored.

Posted By: oneniner (27/08/2007 2:16:27 PM)
Comment: nice job matt......Niner Fans please wear your suits to the game. It would be fun seeing you on monday night football.

Posted By: carl (27/08/2007 2:15:30 PM)
Comment: Matt, I moved to Phoenix about 3 years ago. At this point, I'm planning on wearing a suit when the 49ers come to town. And get yourself a new car already. :)

Posted By: Mike in SF (27/08/2007 12:20:35 PM)
Comment: Your rock big Matt!!! Thanks as always and BRAVO to the 49ers for drafting two players in the first round that BOTH ended up being starters in week one!!!

Posted By: Andrew G (27/08/2007 12:19:16 PM)
Comment: C'mon Matt, your car still has a carburetor? Aren't they paying the beat reporters the big bucks these days? But seriously, thanks for giving us the lowdown- I think its fair to say most expect Staley to get the nod, but I understand why you can't tell us definitively one way or the other. Do NFL teams ever disseminate disinformation through reporters on purpose? Seems like a decent strategy to mess with other teams.

Response: I can tell you when I find out for sure, but Nolan has yet to make an official decision. --Matt M.

Posted By: AkNiners (27/08/2007 12:18:28 PM)
Comment: Matt, thanks so much for this blog, one of my favorite pipes on the Intertube. I am wondering, how does one get a job working for an NFL team as a WWW spy? I think I might have found my calling.

Response: I'd start by hacking into your least-favorite team's computer system ... --Matt M.

Posted By: Rame (27/08/2007 12:11:26 PM)
Comment: Your car has a carburetor...?!?

Response: It doesn't? Who knew? --Matt M.

Posted By: John (27/08/2007 12:05:52 PM)
Comment: I have planning on wearing a suit, but I am monitoring the plans regarding the honoring of Bill Walsh. I do not want the wearing of a suit to detract from honoring Bill.

Posted By: Dave (27/08/2007 11:39:21 AM)
Comment: So, the fact that you are saying there is news on who is taking snaps at right tackle indicates that there is something interesting going on. No change at right tackle would mean no news. Just trying to read between the lines here.

Response: As I'm writing this, I honestly do not know. I have a very strong opinion, which I have shared in the past, though. --Matt M.