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David Akers Used to Being a 49er (VIDEO)

David Akers spoke with CSNPhilly about adjusting to life as a 49er, returning to Lincoln Financial Field, and his feelings towards the Eagles. Spoiler: Akers says that he is now used to the red & gold uniform, but harbors no ill feelings towards the Eagles. He may used to the new uniform, but don’t be fooled: David Akers will always be an Eagle. Want more Philly Sports...
Via Philly Sports Muse  |  February 07, 2012
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Akers on Kyle Williams: 'I'm irritated with the way people are treating him'

Niners placekicker David Akers knows what Kyle Williams is going through about the second-year wideout fumbled two punts in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Giants in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. Last year, Akers missed field goals of 34 and 41 yards in a 21-16 divisional-playoff win against...
Via Niner Insider  |  January 23, 2012
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Air Akers: 49ers placekicker wins honor for second straight week

For the second straight week and the ninth time in his 13-year career, 49ers placekicker David Akers was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. His latest honor, however, marks the first time Akers won the award thanks to both his left leg and his left arm. In San Francisco's 34-27 win...
Via Niner Insider  |  January 04, 2012
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VID: 49ers’ “Sleeper” trick play proves simple can be best

In an era replete with complex offenses designed to take advantage of the slightest defensive wrinkles, occasionally keeping it simple– oddly enough– can pay the greatest dividends. Yesterday’s “Sleeper” fake field goal by the San Francisco 49ers which resulted in a touchdown pass from kicker David Akers to wideout Michael Crabtree is a great example...
Via FanAttic Network  |  January 02, 2012
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Akers gets some hardware for all those field goals

Christmas came early ? and late ? for 49ers placekicker David Akers. Consider that on Christmas Eve, Akers made four field goals, including the game-winner, and set an NFL record for field goals in a season in a 19-17 win at Seattle. On Tuesday, Akers was named to his sixth Pro Bowl. Finally,...
Via Niner Insider  |  December 28, 2011
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49ers K David Akers breaks NFL FG record

San Francisco kicker David Akers has set the NFL record for most field goals in one season with his 41st. Akers made a 44-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter on Saturday against Seattle. It was his third made field goal of the game after earlier connecting from 53 and 29 yards. Akers missed a 52-yard attempt in the first quarter, just his seventh missed kick of the season...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 24, 2011
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49ers K Akers sets franchise points record

San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers set a franchise single-season record for points in Monday night's 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Akers booted a pair of field goals, including a 38-yarder in the second quarter that eclipsed the record of 138 points set by Hall of Famer Jerry Rice in 1987. He also set a team record with 38 field goals on the season and needs to...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  December 20, 2011
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Akers making his point(s) with 49ers

David Akers figures he hardly deserves mention in the same breath as Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, someone the kicker grew up watching and admiring from afar in Kentucky. The only thing is, San Francisco's no-miss Akers is on pace to break Rice's single-season 49ers franchise points record of 138 set in 1987. And there's no avoiding such talk as the season moves into December.
Via sfo.scout.com  |  November 30, 2011
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Just for kicks: What if David Akers wins Super Bowl title

Reggie White, Darren Daulton, Jim Eisenreich and Vaughn Hebron. All athletes who played for Philadelphia teams, are known for their time in Philadelphia, but won world championships with other teams. Now there is another team with five Super Bowl championships in line, at 8-1, with a chance as good as any team collect another Super Bowl. The San Francisco 49ers. David Akers...
Via MyTeamRivals.com  |  November 14, 2011
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49ers kicker David Akers on target, as usual

David Akers drilled all four of his field-goal attempts Sunday, including a 52-yarder. Ho hum, right? Akers has made 23 of 25 field-goal tries this season, including all five of his attempts from beyond 50 yards. With 91 points, he's on pace to break Jerry Rice's 24-year-old record for points...
Via Niner Insider  |  November 14, 2011
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