Harbaugh and 49ers "Mutually Agree" to Part Ways

As if anyone doubted that Jim Harbaugh would leave the 49ers following this season, ownership, this evening, announced that the team and the coach have "mutually agreed" to part ways.

Paul Gutierrez has these quotes in an article for ESPN.com.

"Jim and I have come to the conclusion that it is in our mutual best interest to move in different directions," Niners CEO Jed York said in the statement. "We thank Jim for bringing a tremendous competitive nature and a great passion for the game to the 49ers. He and his staff restored a winning culture that has been the standard for our franchise throughout its history. Their commitment and hard work resulted in a period of success that should be looked back on proudly by our organization and our fans. We wish Jim and his family all the best."

"For the last four seasons I have had the great privilege to coach one of the storied franchises in the history of football," Harbaugh said in the statement. "We accomplished many great things together as a team during this period, which is a tribute to the incredible efforts of some of the most dedicated players and coaches in the NFL. I will miss competing alongside this group of players and coaches, I have the utmost respect and admiration for their hard work and support. It has been my honor to share the sideline with these mighty men. I will always appreciate and remember fondly, the passion and support of our Faithful fans, and want to express my particular thanks to them."

Look for Harbaugh to take over the head coaching position at the University of Michigan, his alma mater. I think the announcement will come before the playoffs start.

St. Louis Rams Beat 49ers 13-10

The St. Louis Rams sacked 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick 8 times, 6 times in the 1st half, and caused him to fumble at the Rams 1 yard line with 2 seconds left in the game as the Rams beat the 49ers 13-10

Read the ESPN recap here.

Peyton Manning and the Chase to 508

Peyton Manning, of the Denver Broncos, needs 3 TD passes to tie Brett Favre for the most touchdown passes in an NFL career. If he doesn't get to that number this week against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday he surely will against the San Diego Chargers on Thursday the 23rd of October.

The Yahoo Sports staff has put together an interesting look at Manning's career. Check it out here.

49ers Score 24 Unanswered Points to Down Rams 31-17

The St. Louis Rams led the San Francisco 49ers 14-0 at the end of the 1st quarter but gave up 24 unanswered points to fall behind 24-14 at the end of the 3rd quarter.

The Rams kicked a field goal with 2:24 left on the clock to make it 24-17 but Dontae Johnson picked off an Austin Davis pass intended for Kenny Britt and returned it 20 yards for the touchdown that put the 49ers up 31-17 with 1:05 left to play. The Rams got to the San Francisco 41 yard line as time expired.

Colin Kaepernick was 22 of 36 for 343 yards and 3 TDs on the night. Anquan Boldin had 7 receptions for 94 yards and a TD. Brandon Lloyd and Michael Crabtree also had TD catches for San Francisco.

Austin Davis was 21 for 42 for 236 yards with 1 TD and an INT. Davis was sacked 5 times. Benny Cunningham had 21 yards on 7 carries with a touchdown.

San Francisco moves to 4-2 on the year. The Arizona Cardinals leads the NFC West with a 4-1 record after beating the Washington Redskins 30-20 and the Seattle Seahawks dropped to 3-2 with a 30-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Read the ESPN article here.