Guest, if you think it's really a matter of life and death to the players and coaches, better take yourself a long cool drink of reality. It may feel like life and death to some of the fanatics, but to the guys on the field I would venture to say it's one part personal pride, one part team spirit (yes, I believe in that), and at least five parts money. On the other hand, if you were being hyperbolic, then hype away!

Aloha,
Mark
(who'll go for the Niners as long as the Eagles are out of it)