alex smith's uncertain future. thases -- that's later on assuming we are not swept away. >> you have an uncertain future there. >> between hanging on to the hoops and blowing away. >> i would give a week's pay to see him hanging on the hoops. larry is not the only one tweeting live updates from new orleans. there are great behind the scenes updates and we are retweeting the highlights. >> as the excitement builds are to super bowl xlvii here in the bay area some are looking ahead to the next super bowl with the hopes it will be played right here. lisa amin gulezian joins us from the site of the new 49er stadium. lisa? >> carolyn, here in santa clara, the talk is already about super bowl 50. tonight the city leaders met to discuss what it would take to get the super bowl here in 2016. tonight the city council met in a closed door session to discuss the super bowl plan. the proposal is due in may, and in it santa clara has to prove it can handle a massive event like the super bowl. some members of the council support

alex smith's uncertain future. thases -- that's later on assuming we are not swept away. >> you have an uncertain future there. >> between hanging on to the hoops and blowing away. >> i would give a week's pay to see him hanging on the hoops. larry is not the only one tweeting live updates from new orleans. there are great behind the scenes updates and we are retweeting the highlights. >> as the excitement builds are to super bowl xlvii here in the bay area some are looking ahead to the next super bowl with the hopes it will be played right here. lisa amin gulezian joins us from the site of the new 49er stadium. lisa? >> carolyn, here in santa clara, the talk is already about super bowl 50. tonight the city leaders met to discuss what it would take to get the super bowl here in 2016. tonight the city council met in a closed door session to discuss the super bowl plan. the proposal is due in may, and in it santa clara has to prove it can handle a massive event like the super bowl. some members of the council support

i think the highlight is that alex smith. has not said it too much if you listen to alex speak today. he says all the right things. >> i think what i've been impressed with most in his the lack of young mistakes. they show flashes and they are good at times but also they have their moments as will other key moments. this is a team sport. these are all my teammates. we go through so much together. if you cannot be happy that you have to have something wrong with you. >> gary: you must realize that colin kaepernick is realizing and filing for a copywirtght and trademark office was filed jan 14 kaepernicking... 78-1/7 was the final score for that prescott ball game. jackie- that basketball game -- and not take a look at it this he was fined $10,500. and those because of his socks were too low. sa there ritter seven new assistant coach 2tony sarano ...sparano... kevin durant has a four scoring title. the warriors are up by three. 104-99 = final score. the warriors are 11 games over 500 it this is a great, great time to be a bay a

on the chest and alex smith, and now he wants to be released. his agent has leaked that out so he can go anywhere he wants. he will have one option. >> alex has really helped to decide he coaches them more than i do. when i pass away. to say those kind words we're going to do what alex wants. >> i would think that most fans to support him what want that. >> and he is worth 25-30 million [laughter] >> he has been a good soldier. they got in town today. ray lewis all dressed in suits and ties. and the bottom line is that the 49ers talked about this is a business trip. but look at these guys. john r. block talking about the same questions coming his way. >> i will not crack. you are going to get the same answer how long can you last? he is going to be flying. >> he will be fine. >> antar bogan is back. he got back in shape but he looked great tonight. andrew bogut started making his first appearance since november 1st 1st quarter bogut with the slam dunk inside 2nd quarter all-star david lee with the nice spin move and lay-up 2nd quarter bogut with

alex smith's uncertain future. thases -- that's later on assuming we are not swept away. >> you have an uncertain future there. between hanging on >> between hanging on to the hoops and blowing away. >> i would give a week's pay to see him hanging on the hoops. larry is not the only one tweeting live updates from new orleans. there are great behind the scenes updates and we are retweeting the highlights. >> as the excitement builds are to super bowl xlvii here in the bay area some are looking ahead to the next super bowl with the hopes it will be played right here. lisa amin gulezian joins us from the site of the new 49er stadium. lisa? >> carolyn, here in santa clara, the talk is already about super bowl 50. tonight the city leaders met to discuss what it would take to get the super bowl here in 2016. tonight the city council met in a closed door session to discuss the super bowl plan. the proposal is due in may, and in it santa clara has to prove it can handle a massive event like the super bowl. some members of

alex smith, last 7 games, does it seem that long? watching his remakesment colin kaepernick guide -- replacement colin kaepernick guide the team. you know it has to bother him but he is still taking the high road. at least publicly. >> he is a tremendous player. guy that strong can make all the throws. for me, how fast he processed it as a young player. as young quarterbacks, i think usually they are mentally processing things, making quick decisions and colin kaepernick has done a great job for that. playing fast on game day with his head. locked in. focused guy. >> that is a class act. other 49er news. greg roman there in the hoody, the offensive coordinator. he is among the candidates to replace the coach of the jags. and inside story there, the general manager went to college with him, greg. there is a chance they could have an insight working there. more on the 9ers tonight at 10:00 p.m. >> i can't wait. thank you. >> in a few minutes, firefighters will meet with residents about how to stop fire station closures. we have a crew

hear from collin kaepernick and alex smith about how the two have dealt with the quarterback controversy and how they are doing to work together for a win. >>> in other news san jose police are investigating another homicide. it's the second in two days. the latest homicide happened last night at south side drive in hope street. 4-5 young men walked up to a man in his late 30s or early 40s. they then stabbed him repeatedly. investigators have yet to find a motive. >> there was a scuffle. the victim was stabbed several times in the upper torso. he was transported to the hospital where he was subsequently pronounced dead. >> reporter: now police are not sure if it's connected but they are looking for a gray van that was seen leaving the scene right after the attack. as of now, they do not think this is -- this homicide is gang related. >>> new this morning a warning for parents in antioch about a man who tried to lure a boy into his car. the mercury news reports it happened near studder elementary school yesterday afternoon. the boy's mother told the school a man approached her fifth grade

that might be what alex smith is thinking. but he knows the same thing can happen to kaepernick. >> what do you feel you're doing to make a difference? >> same thing i've been doing the last ten weeks. for me, my job is to prepare and be ready to go. and no. 2, helping any way i can, helping colin kaepernick, anyone else on the team. that's my job. >>> once again, the nfl fashion police have put the hammer down. frank gore was fines $10,000 for wearing his socks too low in the nfc championship. time for the top 5. yeah. this fan, that's ray lewis's face shaved into his head. azarenka beat stevens. no. 3, rangers and brewers in overtime. gaborik with a hat trick! that's the game-winner. no. 2, jack harbaugh's son-in-law is the hoosiers head coach. harbaugh and tony la russa. no. 1, the home crowd at the nevada basketball game. today they did their mass kaepernicking impression, in support of their former nevada quarterback. have you ever seen -- wasn't it the world war ii rivet -- >> rosy the rivetteer. >> we'll be right back.

remember, alex smith it's 49ers vs packers the 49ers are an early 3 point favorite against aaron rodgers and the packers saturday at candlestick park the packers adavnced by beating the vikings 24-10 in the wild card round in week one the niners traveled to lambeau field and beat green bay but it seems like ages ago alex smith was the quarterback the kicking game was strong and the team was healthy >> we are there, mentally, physically. jim harbaugh expects a head coach mike shanahan kept griffin in after scoring to early touchdowns the offense ws ineffective and griffin went down again as his knee buckled late in the game and he had to leave for good an mri was inconclusive but shanahan is being questioned for leaving his star in and risking serious injury after a report that kobe ♪ [ female announcer ] no more paper coupons. no more paper lists. [ dog barking ] ♪ no more paper anything. safeway presents just for u. ♪ save more. save easier. saving more, starts now. just for u on the safeway app.

that might be what alex smith is thinking after losing his job to colin kaepernick. but smith went down with a concussion, you may recall. he knows the same thing can happen to kaepernick. he has to be ready. >> what are you doing to feel like you're making a difference? >> same thing i have been doing the last 10 weeks. for me, my job is to prepare and be ready to go. and then, two, anything else i can do, helping colin or anyone else on the team in this locker room. that's my job. >> he is a class act. >>> once again, the nfl's fashion police have put the hammer down on the 49ers. frank gore was fined $10,500 because his socks were too low in the nfc championship. remember alex smith was warned not to wear the giants cap while holding a press conference this year. hence the reference no fun league. >>> we'll kick off our coverage friday night at 7 p.m. a one-hour special. we know that the catch is the best offensive play in 49ers history but what's the best defensive play? i want your vote. tweet me at kpix sports. >> that's a good one. >> this kid from lsu is a go

. >> colin kaepernick presented a united front when speaking about alex smith. >> alex has been great. he's done everything he can to help me and help this team. to have a veteran quarterback like that on your side it's always great. >> and then there's the age factor. randy moss was not so delicately reminded that he is one of the older players. [laughter] >> that's cap being can young, man. a lot of people have seen kaepernick grow before their eyes. >> that was espn's chris berman who asked that not so tactful question. you get the feeling they just want to get on with it. the game is this sunday. the players were polite. but i'm sure they have this focus on the big game on sunday. live in the newsroom, sal castanedo, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you, sal. and our team in the big easy will have live reports on every newscast. sunday night after the game, switch to channel 2 for a live local postgame show with fans in the bay area and new orleans. >>> bay area businesses are gearing up for the super bowl. this morning we stopped by susie cakes in the marina district. bakers are bus

alex smith. this is why they say that he is a first-class guy. >> i think what i am most impressed with his the lack of young rookie mistakes. he shows flashes however, when young tebow command, the usual just show flashes. however,-but he is not done just flashes. these are all of my teammates. we go through so much together. and i lot of these players have been here for a large chunk of time. >> and that is where your daughter to marry. >> pam: he is a class act. >> gary: he also has started via dollars in the bank. >> pam: [laughter] $30 million in the bank. -- >> gary: he was in all major source. they sat down and talking about their sons and his tattoos. >> i am fine with this tattoos. had he consulted with me i did say perhaps a few less. and i was okay. >> basically they mean something to him. four other people to judge that that is okay that is their feeling but for him they have meaning. >> you better believe it that agents are on the fair game. he has filed for the best bicep tests of k

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rafael hernandez. >> here i am. >> reporter: wait a minute, alex smith is still talking. >> you move on. >> reporter: this, whatever it is is now huge in norway. >> the super bowl is becoming more popular. people are having super bowl parties. >> reporter: kickoff time for the super bowl in oslo is about 1:30 in the morning. instead of chips and dip you'll find pickled fish on the menu. the reason there's not a lot of people here right now is because the media party is just started about a block or so away. my assignment, go to that party and find out what's happening. live in new orleans, ken wayne, ktvu channel 2 news. we'll have that story at 10. >> the u.s. senate will hold its first gun violence hearing tomorrow since the massacre at that school in connecticut. the executive director of the nra will be one of the star witnesses. wayne l.a. pierre is an advocate for the second amendment. he'll be going to head with one of his tough test critics. >> he makes his claim that everybody is entitled to these weapons. my view is everybody is entitled to be safe. >> no government gave th

remember earlier when alex smith was wearing the giants hat? >> ann caught that, too. >> that is perfect. so he had caught it. tomorrow night or friday night we are going to kick off our super bowl coverage with a special, 7:00 super bowl preview of the 49ers. >> going to be awesome. >> get ready. >> here we go. >>> well, 49ers fans aren't the only ones gearing up for the big game. ravens fans are turning out in droves to support their team. they are lining up to guess close to their favorite players waiting in line for hours. all of this for a chance to get an autograph and cheer on the afc champions. >>> hours after their victory in atlanta last sunday, the 9ers hit up a south bay spot to celebrate. cbs 5 reporter len ramirez is live downtown in san jose with more on the players' favorite hangouts. len. >>> reporter: well, it turns out after the 49ers victory in atlanta, they didn't want to go home and just rest. they came out to party to downtown san jose and it turns out, this is one of their favorite places to party. >>> reporter: the moti

. >> as for one of the 49ers' other smiths, al that alex smith did to lose his starting job this season was suffer a concussion in a game against st. louis. many players might turn their backs on their teams in that situation, but not alex, who has earned the praise of his head coach. >> another person really to credit in colin's success, because alex has really helped coach colin. he has been right there at his side, sitting in the meetings every single day. and he coaches colin now more than i do. and that speaks volumes for the kind of person and teammate that alex smith. >>> all right. let's move to hoops now. for the golden state warriors, they're in toronto taking on the raptors. good news, andrew bogut playing in his first game since november 7th. he finished with 12 points, eight rebounds, four blocked shots there was some bad news, though, for the warrior fans out there. steph curry went down in the third quarter after twisting his right ankle. he did not return to action in the fourth. the warriors did get their first win on a road trip, 114-102. >>> coming up on tuesday, full

the news on alex smith, conclusion he's going to be playing for someone else. >> no question. 49ers aren't going to exercise that. norv turner is with cheif lnld. if they can't work a trade they'd thail cut him so he can hook up with another team as soon as possible. >> if smith had to win? >> that would be poetic justice. it's happen before. we'll see. >> that will wrap it up for now. and lab back later on in sports. >> thank you. love the bid out there. >> yes. >> good stuff. thank you for that. funny stuff. abc 7 news team will be live in new orleans through game day. tweeting great behind the scenes updates and retweeting highlights at abc 7 news bay area. >> turn to ourñ÷0bz<ú >>> update now on breaking news we first brought you on abc 7 news at 5:00. police say a stabbing suspect barricaded himself insifd a home. you can see the large response at the scene. the man accused of stabbing people down the street and tried to al you'd police by barricading himself insifd house plea, believe he set house on fire. they captured him as he was trying to sneak out of the back. >> officials a

this alex smith he wants to be released. the 49ers are playing him 8.5 million. >> alex, is really being right there on the side that speaks volumes. if he does not want to state, then you could ripple to treat him. >> gary: jacqueline. >> if you wanted to -- trade him. and you can smell bourbon street. >> jacqueline: i have never been a tuber bradstreet. >> gary: it i have never been dashed to the orleans- jacqueline. if >> jacqueline: i've never been to the orleans. i've never been to bourbon street. his >> gary: into half, you know that it has a distinctive odor lla lr.. perhaps it is the other way around. did i ever say to you jacqueline, that i've made you know i can please you laugthe 49ers have all voted down their team captain for their team m v p and it is adlen smith by the players and coaches and the defensive player, particularly the tyounger one the mvp the title named by the late and great walsh and look the suits and the airport in new orleans...and john... >> i am not going to crack your going to get the same

alex smith, working it out. with a torn triceps and jim harbaugh. >> the things that we always emphasized as a team and that is studying for the test. to prepare for the challenges at hand. i want them to enjoy at. i wanted them to enjoy every minute. and enjoy the competition. for a chance to win a championship. >> we keep saying this that the incident so great for the 49ers. you have to find a little and negativity. david acres, he has been up, down. however, he is the man that will do it in the super bowl. >> just going the same but the thing, a practicing. i wish that those things were counted. for the practice season and training camp, pre-game, all of them out. so it has been a bit of a head scratcher. 60 seconds away from being a world champion. that is a good thought. >> i think that he will do well. the field goal and saying that anybody can kick. they are drafting and you watch a lot of football. >> with jankowski but the kicker. >> davis is the first to say to value the kicker. he could be the no. 1 d

in a few minute, colin kaepernick tells us his relationship with alex smith. and we will take you to his hometown, the special gift he sent there today. >>> persistent rainfall in the san jose area. people still managed to get around just fine despite the drizzly weather. this was mainly a south bay event. people father north stayed relatively dry. >>> that's right julie most of the rain was south of the fremont area. south of redwood city. if you were in the north bay you didn't get anything. oakland, san francisco nothing. we're kind of sandwiched between two systems. we'll come in a little closer, you see the last six hours of radar. you see most of the activity is confined to the south bay area. showers are tapering off right now, you can see some showers in liver mother but -- livermore but very, very light. showers have been relatively light for the santa cruz mountains. nearly .3 of rain have fallen. as we move forward into the five day forecast into the weekend there's a chance for more showers. when we get back i will have more details and the time li

in a few minute, colin kaepernick tells us his relationship with alex smith. and we will take you to his hometown, the special gift he sent there today. >>> persistent rainfall in the san jose area. people still managed to get around just fine despite the drizzly weather. this was mainly a south bay event. people father north stayed relatively dry. >>> that's right julie most of the rain was south of the fremont area. south of redwood city. if you were in the north bay you didn't get anything. oakland, san francisco nothing. we're kind of sandwiched between two systems. we'll come in a little closer, you see the last six hours of radar. you see most of the activity is confined to the south bay area. showers are tapering off right now, you can see some showers in liver mother but -- livermore but very, very light. showers have been relatively light for the santa cruz mountains. nearly .3 of rain have fallen. as we move forward into the five day forecast into the weekend there's a chance for more showers. when we get back i will have more details and the time li

before the game, aaron rodgers, and former starter alex smith. fans a little worried with the quarterback at the beginning. second pass of the game, picked off by sam shields. goes 52 yards. 7-0 packers just like that. but the kid made up for his mistake. third and eight. keeps it himself for his first career postseason touchdown. wouldn't bet be his last. game tied. green bay, 22 minutes of possession in the game. harris gives them the lead. nice cut there, 14-7 packer, but the 49ers answer, crabtree, a huge game. 11 yards, nine receptions, two t.d.s, niners led 21-14. rodgers answers, finding james jones. drives it 267 yards two t.d.s and niners up at the half. third quarter, kaepernick sets the nfl record with the most rushing yards for a quarterback. he had 444 total yards of offense and four t.d.s and never looked back. fourth quarter, frank gore, two of -- they're heading to the nfc national championship game. 45-31 the final. face the winner of tomorrow'sseo seahawks-falcons game, kaepernick, 181 yards rushing, two t.d.s, 22 minutes of pos

before the game, aaron rodgers, and former starter alex smith. fans a little worried with the quarterback at the beginning. second pass of the game, picked off by sam shields. goes 52 yards. 7-0 packers just like that. but the kid made up for his mistake. third and eight. keeps it himself for his first career postseason touchdown. wouldn't bet be his last. game tied. green bay, 22 minutes of possession in the game. harris gives them the lead. nice cut there, 14-7 packer, but the 49ers answer, crabtree, a huge game. 11 yards, nine receptions, two t.d.s, niners led 21-14. rodgers answers, finding james jones. drives it 267 yards two t.d.s and niners up at the half. third quarter, kaepernick sets the nfl record with the most rushing yards for a quarterback. he had 444 total yards of offense and four t.d.s and never looked back. fourth quarter, frank gore, two of -- they're heading to the nfc national championship game. 45-31 the final. face the winner of tomorrow's seahawks-falcons game, kaepernick, 181 yards rushing, two t.d.s, 22 minutes of posses

when asked if he believed he would be the super bowl starter when he took over for alex smith mid-season. quarterback colin kaepernick says. >> i am hoping so. >> reporter: kaepernick says he likes the spotlight. he's just trying to stay focused on the prize. and, stay sharp for the big game. >> you just have to prepare. when you are prepared, you'll be confident. >> reporter: >> reporter: after quarterback alex smith suffered a concussion. kaepernick went from a back- up to starter. but kaepernick says there has never been bad blood between the two men. and, that smith has been very supportive. >> it means a lot. i think that it shows his character, that type of man he is. he has helped me from of the first week until now. >> we are so happy for his success and the kind of man that that his parents are least. his family, hometown and college coaches. this is his . >> reporter: as for those now famous tatooes on his arms. kaepernick says he does have a favorite. that holds special meaning. >> the one on the inside of my arm that says my gift is my curse. because i am and it n f l quarte

there will be no alex smith he thinks that it could be different. >> we scored more points. and we were on it that day. mentally, physically, prepared >> it will be fun to go back to the west coast. a lot of cheese heads. >> he is capable of making every throw both we and knowing that we are going to of great game. we are definitely the team to beat. coach & players rgiii reinjures knee reinjures.. spoke with a specialist. here we go. what they said. >> he asked me if i was okay and i said yes. i and the quarterback of this team. the only >> i asked if he was okay to be in the game and he suggests. i do not sit down and did you give be the proper evaluation. >> what is scary. the number-one sports orthopedic surgeon. every time a player various possible discrepancy. and you cannot get caught in a lie. the nhl! you are able to pay $10 to park, $8 for a beer and they did it all for you! they did not play in november, december, so i am talking difficult one jacqueline bennett. [laughter] but they did it all for you. >> pam: here she comes! >> every television station, they are

a serious tone from backup quarterback alex smith. the top question for most reporters, how alex feels about being on the sidelines. smith, always the gentleman, had this to say. >> is it frustrating? >> no. >> how difficult has it been to be in this role? >> i mean, we're in the super bowl. you know, this is a great thing. would i love to be playing? of course. i don't get to make those decisions. i'm not going to dwell on it. you know? getting ready to go. >> colin kaepernick came in and ran away with the gig. controversy as well. ninerses wide receiver randy moss calling himself the greatest receiver ever to play the game. not all niner fans agree. we'll go live to new orleans for that and what a guy named -- what was the name? jerry rice. we'll let you know what he had to say. >> he's a good sport. tonight is your chance to see some of your favorite 49ers on the stage. joining in on the super bowl action. the longest running musical revue in musical history will have a special act with jim harbaugh along with colin kaepernick and

when alex smith was approached by kaepernick. >> i thought that they both work handling the media and these questions very well. and i was wondering what the big deal was they are going to both be going to the super bowl. >> gary: and jim harbaugh i do not know him that much but he always seems aloof from the media is that a front? >> the analogy that i would give about his characteristic is that if you walk of a restaurant with them. and he says let us raced to the car that is part. but i would say that i would not want to race to the car. and it would be interesting to see some other press conferences. and steve young saying that even know this is a second string player, the gay comments that culver made, nonetheless are a hard lesson for him. stanford. 76-52 = final score. and in california page delivering 67-63. st. mary's are 18-4. just a few more days. >> pam: good night, everybody.

smith. >> to be starting and playing but it's a blessing to be in the superbowl. so enjoying it. we have a great team and great group of guys, loving it. >>> kaepernick says it's weird being the center of attention. he was slammed by hundreds of reporters asking from everything how she dealing with the heightened propensity to the rice a-roni jingle. 49er fans are indulging food the city is famous for. katie marzullo is o hot on the trail. >>> your mouth may water at the words alone. >> red beans, catfish, shrimp, rice for the beans. >> they know the new orleans palatte inside and out. >> you will see in people eating crawfish. shrimp season is year around. we are well into oyster season. raw oysters on the half shell. >> seafood as far as the eye can see and so much more for 49er fans. >> i am from the bay area, santa cruz. >> over a fried catfish, he says he now lives in burbank and in new orleans for work. >> since we're staying in the same hotel. they were coming in and out and i had a couple. >> over another table, over in florida. >> like joe montana and oth

alex smith, and the gang. colin kaepernick with a brim straight across. >> he just does not seem to panic. >> to me it is just focusing on but we are getting done is great to of all the cameras and the people here. but we are here to win a game. just because we're in a situation that we are taught in before it does not mean that we do have to feel pressure. >> and money cannot buy everything but i think that he is too smart to take the bait. >> things happen and that is just the deal. for me, it is getting ready for the next opportunity. >> all i think that there is this could also pass. >> this is a blessing just to be in the super bowl. >> gary: you do not have to worry about him, he is a winner all the way around. >> perhaps randy moss it does not have any idea or have heard about jerry rice. >> i do not believe live about numbers, i just believe that i'm the greatest receiver that has ever played this game. >> gary: the reason why it that i do not jump them is that it is late, you are tired. had and anythi

coilin is a little bit more athletic than alex smith. >> we will actually hear from alex smith who also stepped up to the podium. we get check to see what his plans were with the team as far as moving forward. >> former san francisco forty-niners and raider kwame harris is facing felony domestic violence and assault charges from an odd is being involved in an ex- boyfriend. the san mateo county assistant district attorney says that a judge set an april 27th trial date for the 30 year-old harris, the charges stem from an altercation outside of a menlo park restaurant between harris and dimitri geier, who suffered several facial fractures that required surgery. the prosecutor says that the domestic violence charge is appropriate because the two men used to live together as romantic partners. harris has pleaded not guilty. he says that he struck him in self-defense. harris went to stanford, he was on the 49ers first pick in the 2003 draft and he was the tackle the played five seasons with the niners in one season with the raiders in 2008 before he left the nfl. >> our developing story this

rogers is actually good friends with alex smith. this sports report is brought to you by river rock casino. in the second half hour mike shumann goes one on one with david lee. that's an interview. it is thought on the court. >> it is a good thing, i think. thank you, colin. >>> still to come, social networking gone horribly wrong. the flash mob that turned into a brawl. and growing concerns about a flu epidemic, and what you can do right now to protect yourself. and the love letters thought to be lost forever returned decades after ♪ we were skipping stones and letting go ♪ ♪ over the river and down the road ♪ [ female announcer ] at nature valley, we know nature comes together in amazing ways. that's why we bring together natural ingredients, like dark chocolate with toasted oats, or sweet golden honey. perfect combinations of nature's delicious ingredients, from nature valley. ♪ ♪ i was thinking that i hope this never ends ♪ [ female announcer ] nature valley granola bars, nature at its most delicious. progresso. yo

alex smith said was on thinks giving. >> i probably have half a coaching experience that he does. but i am very proud of my brother. the blessing part. >> i think jim has done a great job of what he has accomplished as a coach. but more so as a man he is a family man and a husband, brother and a son. >> they are both great coaches and as a football fan how many days for you are tired of looking at them. >> pam: i do not know if it is time to have the right now. >> maybe a couple of weeks. >> gary: and the 49ers kicker for the 49ers during the superbowl. david acres there were some questions. however, jim harbaugh stepped up to the microphone and asked and answered the question. what a ifkers >> had eight outstanding pre-game. akers... the 60 yd. and the hit the ball well. he had-an outstanding- free game. >> gary: on the baltimore side, no question and this is always doing his isn't just the emotional leader, he's the leader on the field as welllewis leads all players in tackles this postseason >> for me to go back to the super bowl for the possibility of getting a second ring. ho

colin kaepernick took alex smith's job. fans agree both quarterback have to show a lot 06 -- they have shown a lot of class during the transition. and smith and kaepernick have high praise for each other as they get ready for the super bowl. >> it means a lot. it really shows his character and the kind of man he is he's helped me through everything. from week one until now. >> it's the nature of sports. he got an opportunity to step up and made the most of it. that's the deal. that's how i got my start in college was no different. a guy got hurt and that's how i got my first start. >> fans also remember it was alex smith who first taught kaepernick the 49er offense during the lockout two seasons ago. kaepernick fever is heating up in his hometown ovator lock. they have named a hot dog and burger after the man. people are waiting in lines up to four hours to get a taste of the local star success. >>> the drought is over for the golden state warriors. forward david lee was chosen as a reserve for the western conference. lee i

rogers is actually good friends with alex smith. this sports report is brought to you by river rock casino. in the second half hour mike shumann goes one on one with david lee. that's an interview. it is thought on the court. >> it is a good thing, i think. thank you, colin. >>> still to come, social networking gone horribly wrong. the flash mob that turned into a brawl. and growing concerns about a flu epidemic, and what you can do right now to protect yourself. and the love letters thought to be lost forever returned decades >>> good evening. i'm ama dates. in tonight's headlines, a san francisco woman is in stable condition after being set on fire allegedly by her boyfriend. 25-year-old star lamar and dexter oliver got into an argument at a laundromat. oliver doused lamar with gasoline and set her on fire. police are still searching for oliver. >>> a woman died in san jose after her car went into a pond near highway 85. she lost control and crashed through the fence that separated the on-ramp and the water. the water caping in ei

smith. >> to be starting and playing but it's a blessing to be in the superbowl. so enjoying it. we have a great team and great group of guys, loving it. >>> kaepernick says it's weird being the center of attention. he was slammed by hundreds of reporters asking from everything how she dealing with the heightened propensity to the rice a-roni jingle. 49er fans are indulging food the city is famous for. katie marzullo is o hot on the trail. >>> your mouth may water at the words alone. >> red beans, catfish, shrimp, rice for the beans. >> they know the new orleans palatte inside and out. >> you will see in people eating crawfish. shrimp season is year around. we are well into oyster season. raw oysters on the half shell. >> seafood as far as the eye can see and so much more for 49er fans. >> i am from the bay area, santa cruz. >> over a fried catfish, he says he now lives in burbank and in new orleans for work. >> since we're staying in the same hotel. they were coming in and out and i had a couple. >> over another table, over in florida. >> like joe montana and oth

alex smith, fans were worried with their quarterback at the beginning as i mentioned. second pass picked off by sam shields. 7-0 packers. kid made up for his mistake. he keeps it himself, first postseason career touchdown. green bay 22 minutes of possession, harris gives him the lead. 14-7 packers. niners answered. two tds to michael crabtree. a huge game. two tds, niners led 21-14. rodgers answers with under three minutes in the half. 257 yards two tds and a pick. niners up at the half. kaepernick sets a record rushing yards, 181. this one 56 yards. frank gore puts them up in the final and anthony dixon put it through the packers heart. falcons seahawks game 41-35 is final. what a day for kaepernick and packers had just 22 minutes of possession. colin rush is live at candlestick. i don't think anyone expected this outcome. >> definitely not. 440 yards of total offense. he turned this field into a personal playground. after that first pick, none of his teammates were worried. >> he is going to be all right. he was ready to go. i knew he was going to have a great day. >

the niners and packers met at the season opener at lambeau field the niners won the field with alex smith throwing to moss and davis for touchdowns. the defense contained aaron rodgers, which will be difficult the second time around. >> rodgers does a great job of using the cadence and disguising and looking at safeties and corner backs off. so we have to have our discipline and stay on top of those guys and make it as hard as we can for him. >> that's the saturday night game. kickoff just after 5:00 p.m. at the stick. >> hockey fans or relieved. finally at least there will be some season here. nhl players and owners agreed on a collective bargaining agreement but it took them 113 days and the prolonged lockout. the shortened season is expected to start next week. the sharks were on the ice this morning and ready to get back to work. >> very exciting time to get the players back in the locker room, first of all, and then finally assemble a team and put together a game plan for a short season. the players are excited. perhaps most importantly the fans and the businesses here in town. >> ta

we recall colin kaepernick took alex smith's job smith was injured after week nine of the season. and smith and kaepernick still have high praise for each other as the niners get ready for the super bowl. >> it means a lot. i think it really shows his character and the kind of man he is. he's helped me through everything from week one until now. >> it's the nature of sports. you've got an opportunity to step up. made the most of it. and that's the deal. that's how i got my start in college. it was no different a guy got hurt. >> fans also remember it was alex smith who first taught kaepernick the 49er offense during the nfl lockout two seasons ago. >>> it is a bittersweet news for the golden state warriors. they forward david lee was chosen as a reserve for the western conference. lee is averaging nearly 20 points and 11 rebounds a game. however guard stephen curry was not selected. curry can still make the team as an injury replacement. the last warrior by the way to make the all star was latrell in 1997. >>> time is 6:47. let's go to sal with traffic. where are you look somethin

all that alex smith did to lose his job was to suffer through a concussion in a game against the st. louis rams. many players want to turn their back on the team in that situation but not alex, he has earned the praise of his head coach. >> another person really to credit colin's success because he has helped coach colin. he's been right there at his side sitting in the meetings every day. and he coaches colin now more than i do, and that speaks volumes for the kind of person and teammate that alex smith is. >> the golden state warriors continue their road trip and a return from andrew coming up at 11:00 tonight, we'll show you him getting a start as the warriors took on the raptors and it was interesting watching ahmed fareed from that report with the juggling knifes. usually in our newsroom, guys, when we see knifes, they're being shoved into someone's back. reporting from new orleans, i'm jim kozimor. >> and at midnight tonight jim will be juggling the knifes and poor ahmed will be on the ground. >> don't say that. >> we're back in a moment. >> that's not how jim is. >>> coming up

smith and not aaron rodgers and then real quick to rogers hoisting the lombardy trophy. >> he's going to lay the gauntlet down. >> we'll leave you guys with the w. right? going to be leaving us with the w. >> they will leave here with a lot. >> i think they're a little too confident about the packers' chances. >> i look forward to them boning up on i left my heart in san francisco. >> let's go 9ers tomorrow. when we come back, it's not something you want to see sneak up on you. especially not at 30,000 feet. the snaky surprise you've got to see to believe on this jet liner coming up. >> at kate's request, her first official portrait of the royal family is more natural. the duchess of cambridge has a hint of a smile in the painting unveiled today in london, as opposed to the nonsmiling we're used to seeing. the artist spent 3.5 months on the portrait. they called the painting amazing and beautiful, but i don't know. some people are saying they don't like it too much. >> she's kind of smirking. i think she's prettier than the portrait. >> kind of got dark circles under her eyes in the p

colin kaepernick would remind you alex smith didn't do too badly in his first 9 games. smith taught colin kaepernick the program. both have been professional. >> it means a lot. shows his character and the kind of man he is. i mean, he helped me through everything from week one till now. >> nature of sports, you know? he got an opportunity, he stepped up and made the most of it. you know, that is the deal. that is how i got my start. i was no different. guy got hurt, i started. so, you know, pretty hypocritical to be upset about it. >> the last golden state warriors to make the all-star game was 1977. this is a new era. david lee was chosen as a reserve. he is averaging 19 points, shooting 52% from the field. second all star collection for lee -- selection for lee. the game is in houston on february 17. >>> cal, stanford, st. marys, all with games tonight, we will have that for you tonight at 10:00 p.m. >> thank you, joe. >> sure. >>> the sharks hit the ice in an hour, coming up tonight at 10:00 p.m., the home opener. and as always thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2

why did jim harbaugh go to colin kaepernick over alex smith? 20 yards, he goes in and ties it up at 7-7. this just happened. how about dejuan harris touchdown run right up the middle. coach said in pregame, dejuan harris will be the x-factor. extra point pending right now for green bay. there you go. james: that will be one to be watched as well. boomer: not many people have talked about russell wilson. that means to tell me we appreciate what he has done. i think he will have a good game tomorrow. why? who is the panthers quarterback, cam newton? he had a lot of success against atlanta this year. james: we talked last week about how many plays that baltimore defense played. let's go to their locker room. >> we had them right where we wanted them. right where we wanted them. this is from the owner. he texted during the game. he has never done that before. he said i have never texted you during a game. we are down 35-28. this is when we were down 35-28. i never texted you during the game. we are down 35-28 and i think it is the best game i have

. >> plus, alex smith front and center on media day in new orleans. we'll let you know what he had to say about being replaced by colin kaepernick. >> and the local production that's showing niners pride tonight. >> right now a live look outside. that's from oakland, the port of oakland. get your engine started on this wednesday, january 30. this is "today in the bay." >> announcer: from nbc bay area this is "today in the bay." >> right now it's about 4:31. good morning. i'm john kelly. >> i'm laura garcia-cannon. let's check the forecast with christina loren. no doubt sleeping in. rob? >> nice day for sleeping in. no fog, rain.

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alex smith is making news. there's word he may seek an early release from the team. not too surprising. according to profootball.com smith will ask to be released before the free agents' signing period that beginses on march 12th. that's so he can select a team rather than being traded to a team he way not -- he may not want to go. he was replaced by colin cap kaepernick. >>> san francisco's port commission is expected to give the final approval to the long- awaited mission rock development project next month. the giants hope to gain ground on the $1.6 billion project near at&t park sometime in 20 5. the plans -- 2015. the plans call for apartments, office buildings, restaurants and shops. this is designed to serve baseball fans and neighborhood residents. ,. >>> a sunny, cool day underway around the day. for some, it will be a little brisk. outside our doors, you can see a beautiful view and no trouble getting across the bay bridge this morning with -- or this afternoon with mostly clear skies clear skies. we're into the afternoon. we will see temperatures rise in t

one year ago, it was alex smith right before the niners lost the nfc championship game to the giants. >>> so what are the odds kaepernick leads us to victory again this weekend? here's what vegas is saying about the four teams still left in the super bowl hunt. patriots are your favorite to win it at 6 to 5. niners at number 2 at 2 to 1. falcons and ravens coming up 6 to 1 and 7 to 1. >>> the odds of getting a great meal with tony's advice are extremely high today. >> today for tony's table, beautiful embarcadero, beautiful lamar restaurant. let's go in. >> we are marinating in vinegar, soy sauce. >> white vinegar and oyster sauce. marinate this about 15, 20 minutes. some of the flavor gets in there and then? >> olive oil. getting the beautiful brown color that we are looking for. >> searing it on all four sides. >> we're going to take the meat away. >> he took out the meat, but using the same pan for the veggies, because the flavor's in the pan right now. you don't want to lose that. >> we don't. we'll start sauteeing our veggies and then put back the meat. chop garlic, ginger. >> sa

you look alex smith, if he had gone back in the game what would it mean to his health 20 years down the line. >> shu: i think mine showed up 20 years down the line but you and jared seemed to happen toward the end of the career. you are going to deal with this for a longer time? >> it's hard to know whether players getting bigger and stronger and forces being greater or techniques have changed. it's something we don't know. >> cheryl: you have a big platform, what do you tell young people, what should they do, at which to start playing football and if they have a concussion? >> my mom would not let me play until i got to high school. robert cantu, he said that 14 years old is the age you should first start playing contact sports. >> shu: it makes sense. >> 18 years old to vote and 21 years to drink. should we start looking at beginning point for kids to play contact sports because at six years old, eight years old, 13 years old, do they have the information they need to know how these sports can affect them. >> shu: at that level the contesting is not that great either. some father has

. >> you have to give credit to alex smith, started the season and now on the bench, has kept a positive attitude and even his head coach saying he has been great for the 49ers. coming up at 6:00, one of colin kaepernick's teammates has taken to kaepernicking. we will show you who that is, i'm jim kozimore, from new orleans, the big easy, back to you. >> thank you, jim, almost looks like the bay bridge behind him there on the mississippi. media day is more than just a chance to gwauck, it attracts people with no interest in football. >> it's media day here before the super bowl, and this is quite the event. players being peppered with just about everything. and it's really the spirit of the whole thing. and really, a lot about drumming up as much publicity for america's biggest event, year upon year and doing it with nontraditional sports media, and folks that use the access as a publicity stunt as their own. and here in the dome, the weather channel interviewing 49ers players. >> rickie what do you make of the media day thing, the niners have gone global, you were just being interviewed

the legend of kaepernick has been fantastic to watch unless you happen to be alex smith. the niners hit the practice field for the first time since winning the nfc title. alex took the niners to the championship game and pushed out of the picture now. vernon davis respects that alex has swallowed his pride. >> started the season and kaep is finishing the season. i think alex has been a class act as far as handling everything that is going on. he has been through a lot. he understands that it is the nature of the business. >> i feel compelled to warn you that it is not a joke. jamarcus russell is planning a come back. the former raider known as the worst pick in history, number one pick anyway was released in may of 2010. he has been working out with jeff garcia and running back marshall faulk. he started working out in the fall and he is now down to 308 pounds. he should come back as an offensive lineman. sharapova favored to win. the first set and nah dominating. nah wins the first set and now serving for the match the 6th seed advances to the final. 6-2, 6-2 and she wil