Stanford's mediocre attendance
It's one of the biggest mysteries in Bay Area sports: Why can't Stanford football draw more fans? Especially now, with the best team in the university's history. By Tom FitzGerald
Huff begins fulfilling promise
While many have considered safety Michael Huff a bust in the past, the No. 8 overall pick in 2006 is disproving the notion, now. By Vittorio Tafur
'Last stand,' for now, looms
Every game from here on out is a must win for the 49ers and, perhaps, coach Mike Singletary and quarterback Alex Smith. By David White
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