The two biggest questions surrounding the 49ers

After the 49ers’ thrashed the Rams with one half of good football, there are two questions on the mind of every 49ers’ fan. 1) Is Mike Singletary going to be the head coach in 2009. And 2) Why wasn’t Shaun Hill starting from Day 1?

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Niners on Gore: It’s just a strain

UPDATE (5:17 p.m.): Frank Gore just entered the press trailer with a 49ers PR representative. Gore told reporters he jammed his neck while making a block in Monday’s game, and he is convinced he did not sustain a concussion. Although Gore said he still felt soreness at the back of his neck, his headache has subsided. Either way, Gore’s condition might have affected him on his goal-line run on which…

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Injury update

Running back Frank Gore did not practice today with what the club is saying is a neck injury. Gore said a couple hours ago that he still has a headache from a concussion he sustained Monday night.

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Martz’s turn: He takes blame for pre-spike confusion

Offensive coordinator Mike Martz took a brief break from his game-planning to face the Rams this week to explain what happened in the final hectic minute. He discussed the confusion in the final minute and how he really didn’t learn what had actually occurred until he spoke on the phone this morning with former 49ers coach Mike Nolan. * * *

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Shaun Hill kept his cool in final minute

I was home for just a few minutes this morning before driving to the 49ers’ practice facility. But it was long enough to shower and watch the final minute of the game again.   The thing that stood out was how Shaun Hill handled himself. While everybody around him on the field – and on the sideline – was panicking, Hill was about the only person thinking clearly.

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