San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith protected the ball as he has all season and his biggest throw set up Akers' decisive kick. On secondand18 from his own 31, Smith threw deep for Michael Crabtree, who got just enough separation from Brandon Browner to haul in the 41yard reception. The 49ers didn't advance any further, but were in range for Akers to give them the lead.."The statistics have gotten to the point where it's time to consider making a change," Mara said. "I'm very uncomfortable with the fact that 60% of the time the cointoss winner ends up winning. Particularly now with the increased accuracy of fieldgoal kickers, it sets up an unfair advantage to the team winning the toss.".

They both rough, just in their own ways. In rugby, the hits you can deliver are hard but more regulated because of the lack of padding. You have to wrap up the ball carrier and take him safely to the ground.With Bryant gone, it appears they will be leaning towards a DT