Found December 12, 2010 on Instant 49ers:
Happy game day. I'm about to head off to Candlestick, but here's an early start on some pregame notes.I'll be updating this blog leading up until kickoff:• Running back Anthony Dixon got a welcome-to-the-NFL moment in Week 1 debut at Seattle.Today, the rookie is hoping to get a little revenge. Dixon led the NFL in rushing in the preseason. But he quickly discovered exhibitions can't match regular-season games in intensity while playing special teams in the Niners' 31-6 season-opening loss. "One play (Seattle linebacker) Aaron Curry got me talked about in the meeting room," Dixon said with a smile. "He came down on the kickoff and he blasted me. Kind of spun me around. I was like 'Oh, man.' So I'll be glad to see him out there Sunday." Due to Frank Gore's season-ending injury, Dixon, who only played special teams in the opener, will have a more prominent role today. It's a role he wasn't r...
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