Jim Harbaugh’s idea to honor Frank Gore

On Monday, a day after becoming the franchise's all-time rushing leader, 49ers running back Frank Gore said he wasn't sure if he would receive a game ball for his performance in a 26-0 win over the Rams.

A few hours later, head coach Jim Harbaugh shed no light on the subject. Harbaugh, however, did offer his plan for paying tribute to Gore's milestone in the future.

A game ball? Please. How about having Gore in bronze?

"There should be a statue to Frank," Harbaugh said. "Maybe with the new stadium ... A life-size statue of him in one of those cool positions he gets in - about 6 inches off the ground, or a leg going one way, and the other going the other, twisting and turning. It's just so cool. It's just so cool to slow the tape down and watch what he does."

Staley has message for fans: After quarterback Alex Smith was sacked on a third-down play in the third quarter Sunday, left tackle Joe Staley attempted to rip off his chinstrap and, with his fists clenched, screamed in frustration as he walked off the field.

Staley, who didn't allow the sack, wasn't peeved with what happened on the field. Instead, he wasn't thrilled by the Candlestick Park fans doing the wave while the offense was on the field. The noise-generating wave is considered a distraction to offenses.

On Sunday night, Staley wrote on his Twitter account, "Thanks to the fans for being so supportive and great this year so far. Keep it up. Just don't start the wave anymore when we are on offense."



(sfgate.com)