The 49ers shoveled the required heaping mounds of dirt on themselves during the first half Sunday in a thorough burial. That’s why while Niners supporters can continue to spit hot fire and analyze Jimmy Smith’s possible pass interference on Michael Crabtree until they turn several colors that aren’t human, it’s pretty difficult to say that one single play determined the outcome of the game. When a team is down by more than three touchdowns at any point, one possible blown call wasn’t the difference.
The 49ers lost Super Bowl XLVII because of their first-half mistakes and inability to even imitate the dominant defensive team they were all season. One of those mistakes was Colin Kaepernick’s second-quarter interception on a ball that sailed high above Randy Moss’ head as the supposed best receiver in the history of the NFL did nothing. Absolutely nothing.
