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Kendall Hunter

SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 11: LaMichael James #23 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball during Rookie Minincamp at the San Francisco 49ers practice facility on May 11, 2012 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

LaMichael James Has Overcome Real Life Challenges

The story of the professional athlete overcoming a troubled past to make it to the pros is not uncommon. What makes LaMichael James story so unique is that he has been on himself for most of his life, and even after reaching the pinnacle of football, his past will continue to remind him how lucky he is.

2012/12/11

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Injury Report For Rams And 49ers Does Not Tell Full Story

Although the injury reports list both teams as relatively healthy, San Francisco will be without a big part of their running game, and a player who wore a few hats. St. Louis is also a little banged up, and could be without their top receiver for the season series finale.

2012/12/01

Jahvid Best #44 of the Detroit Lions runs for a 36 yard gain after a short pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field on October 16, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The 49ers defeated the Lions 25-19. (Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Daily Madden: Jahvid Best Honored For His Battle With Concussions

Former Cal star and Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best was honored Tuesday with the NFL’s Ed Block Courage award for his “steadfast dedication and determination” in trying to return to the field after suffering two more concussions last season. Best hasn’t played since game six last year, and is sidelined through this season.

KCBS–2012/11/28

Kendall Hunter

Kendall Hunter Is Part Of the Best One-Two Punch In The League

When the 49ers drafted Kendall Hunter in the 4th round of the 2011 draft, they got a player who is trusted carrying the ball when Frank Gore is not on the field. This is a lot of trust to give a player who is just in his 2nd year. Hunter has continued to improve each week and is poised to take over the full time job when Frank Gore eventually calls it quits.

2012/11/21

Vernon Davis #85 is congratulated by Colin Kaepernick #7 and Alex Boone #75 of the San Francisco 49ers after catching a touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park on November 19, 2012 in San Francisco. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Kaepernick Dazzles In 1st Career Start, 49ers Whip Bears

Colin Kaepernick passed for 243 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start in place of the injured Alex Smith, and the San Francisco 49ers whipped the Chicago Bears 32-7 on Monday night.

2012/11/19

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49ers’ Gore Ready For Some Competition This Season

The three-time Pro Bowl running back is taking part in San Francisco’s offseason workouts, arriving far earlier than usual to the Bay Area from his home in south Florida to get to work.

2012/05/29

Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers completes a pass to Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers at Paul Brown Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. San Francisco defeated Cincinnati 13-8. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

4th Quarter Touchdown Lifts 49ers Over Bengals, 13-8

One game in, the San Francisco 49ers’ trip is already worth writing home about.

2011/09/25

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GameDay: The View From The Booth – 8/29/11

The good news is that the San Francisco 49ers game meant nothing. The bad news is that the offensive line still has issues, schematically and otherwise.

KPIX 5–2011/08/29

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49ers Find A Young Runner For Gore To Groom

The Niners added depth to their depleted backfield Saturday, taking Oklahoma State running back Kendall Hunter with the 115th overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL draft — the first of eight selections by San Francisco on the draft’s final day.

CBS San Francisco–2011/04/30

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