You’ll never guess who Jase Robertson baptized in his pool last week



Jase Robertson loves to hunt ducks, play golf with his brothers, and support the LSU Tigers, but there’s nothing he loves more than seeing people come to know Jesus.

Last week, Jase got to do his favorite thing when he baptized 49ers offensive lineman Colton McKivitz as his new brother in Christ in his own backyard pool.

“This story is incredible,” he says.

McKivitz grew up watching "Duck Dynasty" and going to church, but it wasn’t until recently that he decided to take the final step and get baptized.

The decision was spurred by none other than an episode of the “Unashamed” podcast.

“You guys [were] talking about being baptized and what it meant, and I knew it was time,” McKivitz tells Jase.

Through a mutual friend, McKivitz was connected to Robertson, and before he knew it, he was scheduled to be baptized on a Sunday bye week by his childhood hero.

When Jase asked McKivitz, “What is your confession?” he says the linebacker’s response was “one of the greatest confession speeches [he’s] heard.”

“He basically just shared Jesus and the gospel, and he ended it with, ‘I'm ready for Him to be the Lord of my life,”’ Jase recalls.

And when Jase lowered 6’6”, 300-pound McKivitz into the icy pool water, he knew he would have to rely on the Holy Spirit for the strength to pull him back up.

“That worked well,” he laughs.

However, the baptizing wasn’t over. McKivitz’s father was actually baptized next.

To hear the rest of the story, watch the episode above.

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'MEN are coming back!’ – San Francisco 49ers lineman flashes MAGA hat during postgame set



When wokeness became the only acceptable ideology, the NFL fell in line, but that doesn’t mean all the players did.

On Sunday night, following a victory over the Dallas Cowboys, 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa flashed his MAGA hat during the postgame set.

According to Jason Whitlock, Bosa’s stunt was courageous — especially when you consider that he plays for the team that represents the most liberal city in the country.

When a reporter asked Bosa about his hat, his courage only continued.

“It would appear to be a political statement,” a reporter said curtly.

“I’m not gonna talk too much about it, but I think it’s an important time” is all the linebacker had to say back.

“That’s all that needed to be said because the hat says it all,” says Jason, who agrees with Bosa that we’re living in an incredibly important time.

“It's a time where men need to come out of the closet and stand 10 toes down on what they believe and what they stand for, and that's what I think we're seeing in the sports world,” he continues, pointing to Texas Tech kicker Reese Burkhardt pulling up his jersey to reveal a homemade pro-Trump T-shirt after scoring a touchdown.

Jason also points to “Harrison Butker, the Chiefs kicker out campaigning for Josh Hawley and expressing his Catholic faith.”

“Men are coming back and standing on what they believe,” he says.

To find out whom Jason says we should “thank for Nick Bosa’s courage,” watch the clip above.

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The shocking truth behind Steve Wilks' firing by Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers



In the fallout from San Francisco’s Super Bowl LVIII loss, Kyle Shanahan and the team parted ways with defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.

Of course, the mainstream sports media is already playing the race card — claiming that Kyle Shanahan used Wilks as a scapegoat because of his race.

Jason Whitlock doesn’t agree.

“I don’t think Steve Wilks maxed out the best defensive personnel in the National Football League,” Whitlock says.

While others have claimed Shanahan never cared for Wilks and needs to hire someone he actually believes in, Whitlock doesn’t think that’s possible anymore.

“He’s really not free to do that in this diversity, equity, and inclusion National Football League,” he explains. “Sometimes, you get forced into making compromised decisions because you want to play the optics game — you want to make sure there’s enough diversity on your team.”

Not only that, but the defense didn’t play a winning game on Super Bowl Sunday, and most 49ers defensive coordinators of the past have always utilized their strong defensive line.

“I wasn’t impressed with San Francisco’s defense on Super Bowl Sunday,” Whitlock says, adding, “Steve Wilks had a top-five defense, with that personnel, you should.”

To learn more, watch the clip below.


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'Glory to God': Brock Purdy praises God immediately after epic NFC championship comeback victory



NFL quarterback Brock Purdy made no qualms about who he was thanking first for his monumental comeback against the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game.

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback brought his team back from a 17-point deficit to eventually win a 34-31 barn-burner to advance to the Super Bowl.

Following the game, Purdy was handed the George Halas trophy — given to the winner of the conference — and asked by analyst Michael Strahan about the keys to the amazing comeback.

"You just led one of the biggest comebacks in NFC championship game history. What was the key to the amazing comeback?" Strahan asked.

"First of all, glory to God. He's given us this opportunity, man," Purdy began. "For us, it's a team sport. We knew we had a half left, defense did their job, the boys on offense took care of business."

"Coach called a great game, and we had the faithful behind us the whole way, so we love you guys," the 24-year-old said.

49ers QB Brock Purdy after a 17 point comeback win sending the team to the Super Bowl: \u201cFirst of all, glory to God. He\u2019s given us this opportunity.\u201d
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Later in the evening, Purdy was asked by a reporter at the postgame press conference to reflect on his journey leading up to the Super Bowl.

"Honestly, I think it’s just a testament to God and where He’s taken me in life," he replied. "I feel like I’ve always sort of had to fight for what I get and work for what I get. But God’s always given me an opportunity, whether that was in high school, college, and then obviously in the NFL," the quarterback continued.

Purdy, who in just his second season led the league in quarterback rating and was third in touchdown passes, also spoke on how his faith helped him overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.

"Getting drafted last, people overlook you and all that kind of stuff, and then all you need is an opportunity and watch and see what [God] does. I put my faith and trust in him, and he’s gotten me where I’m at."

"When I’m down 17 at half, honestly, I’m just like thinking, ‘All right God, You’ve taken me here, and win or lose, I’m going to glorify You.,'" he said about the game. "That’s my peace, that’s the joy, that’s the steadfastness — that’s where I get it from."

Purdy will become the third-youngest quarterback to start a Super Bowl game at 24 years and 46 days old.

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LA Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner annihilates animal-rights activist who invaded playing field during game — and everybody loves the hit



Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner absolutely leveled an animal-rights activist who made the mistake of running onto the playing field during Monday night's football game against the San Francisco 49ers — and getting a tad too close to the Rams' sideline.

What happened?

The activist ran onto the field during the second quarter — with a device emitting pink smoke — and was successfully evading security personnel, one of whom slipped and fell in the process.

But Wagner is paid big money for not missing moving objects on the field — and he clobbered this guy for free.

As the woke demonstrator skirted near the Rams' sideline, Wagner emerged and put a full-speed lick on the interloper, who immediately collapsed to the turf.

Image source: YouTube screenshot, composite

Fellow Rams linebacker Takkarist McKinley assisted, ESPN said.

Peyton and Eli Manning sure enjoyed it:

Bobby Wagner tackles fan that ran onto field | NFL on ESPN youtu.be

"Yes! That's what we're talkin' about!" Peyton Manning shouted while punching the air during a replay of Wagner's hit.

What did Wagner have to say?

Wagner told ESPN that he was intent on "keeping it safe" for those around him.

"You don't know what that fan got or what they're doing," he added to the sports network. "You see it all the time, and we don't know what they're carrying in their pockets. It's whatever that little smoke stuff is, but that s**t could be dangerous. One of the guys on the other side, it looked like he got hurt, and security looked like he was struggling, so I was frustrated, so I took it out on him."

Here's a look from a few other angles; onlookers were pleased:

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49ers Coach Kyle Shanahan enjoyed Wagner's hit as well. "I saw Bobby Wagner take somebody out," he told ESPN. "That was kind of cool to see."

The Rams lost to the 49ers, 24-9.

What's the story with the demonstration?

Direct Action Everywhere appeared to take responsibility for the demonstration, Fox News reported.

Two activists were identified as Alex Taylor and Allison Fluty, both of whom are from the Bay Area, Fox News added. Direct Action Everywhere tweeted a photo of the pair wearing "RightToRescue.com" T-shirts and holding their citations, noting that Taylor is the activist whom Wagner tackled:

\u201cRELEASED: Alex and Allison, the 2 activists who disrupted tonight\u2019s NFL game, have been released from police custody. Alex, who was tackled by Bobby Wagner, has a burn on his arm. Otherwise, they\u2019re a bit beaten up but in good spirits.\u201d
— Direct Action Everywhere (@Direct Action Everywhere) 1664852554

Direct Action Everywhere said in a press release that two of its investigators, Paul Darwin Picklesimer and Wayne Hsiung, were charged with multiple felonies for "rescuing" piglets in 2017 from Circle Four Farms, which is owned by Smithfield Foods, Fox News said.

"Smithfield will do anything to shield its abuses and protect its profits," Taylor said in a news release, according to the cable network. "We must take action to stop the violence and create a better future for us all."

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott praises fans who threw trash at referees after playoff loss to 49ers: 'Credit to them'



Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott served up a big dose of poor sportsmanship — along with some of his team's fans — after a down-to-the-wire wild-card playoff game loss Sunday to the hated San Francisco 49ers.

What did he say?

When asked at a postgame press conference about Cowboys fans at AT&T Stadium throwing trash on the field following their team's 23-17 defeat, Prescott launched into a soliloquy about how he and his teammates give their heart and soul to the game and that such a reaction from fans toward players is "sad."

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— Sean \ud83d\udc3c mtingO6 hater (@Sean \ud83d\udc3c mtingO6 hater) 1642383231

"I understand fans and the word 'fan' for fanatic, I get that, but to know everything that we put into this, day in and day out, try our hardest," Prescott said. "Nobody comes into the game wanting or expecting to lose, and for people to react that way when you're supposed to be a supporter and be with us through thick and thin, that's tough."

But when Prescott was informed that fans were throwing trash at the referees as they were leaving the field, the losing QB's perspective changed dramatically.

"Credit to them, then," Prescott said of hometown fans, amid reporters' laughter. "Credit to them."

"Credit to them then. Credit to them."\n\nDak Prescott voiced support for fans who threw trash at referees Sunday #DallasCowboyspic.twitter.com/1jCAoZvQ3P
— Sports Illustrated (@Sports Illustrated) 1642389758

According to Michael Gehlken, Cowboys reporter for the Dallas Morning News, Prescott also said, “The fans felt the same way as us. I guess that’s why the refs took off and got out of there so fast. I think everybody is upset with the way this thing played out.”

What's the background?

Down by seven points with no timeouts and just 14 seconds remaining in the contest, Dallas appeared to have all the momentum and drove down to San Francisco's 41-yard line.

On what would ultimately be the final play, Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott shockingly ran the ball instead of throwing it to a receiver who might scamper out of bounds and stop the clock, giving Dallas a reasonable final shot at the end zone.

Prescott's run netted the Cowboys another 17 yards, but seconds kept ticking away. Each team had to get set, and the ball had to be spotted so Prescott could spike it and stop the clock.

And with about six seconds left, Prescott got up after his run and handed the ball to his center, who then placed the pigskin on the turf.

Problem is, an official is supposed to spot the ball.

Crazy ending

Umpire Ramon George ran up behind Prescott and the Dallas line, made bodily contact with them as he squeezed his way through, then placed the football a yard or two backward — all as precious seconds ticked away.

But by the time the ball was snapped, the clock had run out. And it was yet another heartbreaking Dallas playoff loss.

According to Field Yates, an NFL Insider for ESPN, the Cowboys have now made 11 straight playoff appearances without reaching a conference championship game, which is the longest streak by any team in NFL history.

CHAOTIC ENDING TO COWBOYS/49ERS WILD CARD GAME🤭 | NFL Playoffs 2022youtu.be

After the game, referee Alex Kemp said the umpire "spotted the ball correctly," ESPN said, citing a pool report.

"He collided with the players as he was setting the ball because he was moving it to the proper spot," Kemp added, the sports network said.

What else was said about the officiating?

ESPN said the Cowboys were displeased with the officiating throughout the game. Dallas was penalized 14 times — a postseason franchise record, the sports network said — for 89 yards. What's more, ESPN said the Cowboys were the most penalized team in the NFL during the regular season.

"When we were younger, we just said it was bias, you know, people just hate the Cowboys," rookie Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons said, according to the sports network. "I just think we were playing hard, you know. I think when you tend to play hard and you want to make a play, you tend to jump offsides, or you tend to put a hands to the face, or you know you might hold by accident, or even if it wasn't a hold you never know how they might perceive it. I just felt like a couple of [the penalties] were very questionable and very bias[ed] towards us. But then again, it's our fault, we shouldn't be put in that position. I'm going to take full accountability, and I hope everyone else does, too."

The Cowboys' flamboyant owner and general manager Jerry Jones added to ESPN that his team "shouldn't have been in position for that last play to be something controversial. So I'm not going to make it something bigger than it is."

What was said about Prescott's 'credit to them' comment?

As you might guess, not everyone on Twitter was in line with Prescott praising Cowboys fans for throwing trash at referees after the game:

  • "And ⁦@dak⁩ is the ⁦@dallascowboys⁩ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee?" one observer wondered. "So this represents the best of the Dallas Cowboys?"
  • "Saying 'credit to them' in reference to debris bring hurled at refs because he doesn't know how football works makes him look like trash," another commenter said.
  • "They/He should be fined heavily for that comment for inciting future violence against people, being it players or referees," another user declared. "Such a disgrace!"
  • "Typical! You made a BIG mistake, don't blame the umpire for doing his job and following the RULES!" another commenter said.

Twitter removes Trump campaign video featuring the president's head on 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk



Twitter on Tuesday removed a Trump campaign video featuring President Donald Trump's head superimposed over that of 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

The social media company insisted that the president violated the platform's copyright rules.

Aiyuk scored on an impressive 38-yard touchdown run Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, leaping over Eagles safety Marcus Epps in the process.

What are the details?

According to Newsweek, the video showed Trump — acting as Aiyuk — leaping over a graphic depicting COVID-19's structure — acting as Epps.

The move, according to the outlet, seemed to indicate that "Trump had hurdled over coronavirus as easily as Aiyuk and jumped over Epps on his way to score."

Following his Monday night release from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the president tweeted, "Don't let [coronavirus] dominate you. Don't be afraid of it. You're gonna beat it. ... Don't let it dominate, don't let it take over your lives. Don't let that happen."

As it concluded, the video then cut to ITV News footage featuring an anti-Trump protester screaming "No!" during Trump's inauguration.

Team Trump — the Trump 2020 campaign's official Twitter account — shared the video on Monday, but Twitter later disabled playback video of the clip citing a report from the copyright owner.

A warning slapped over where the video used to live reads, "This media has been disabled in response to a report by the copyright owner."

'Can they do this?'

Of the ad, Ryan Williams — Aiyuk's agent — said, "His simple question was, 'Can they do this?'" And I went on the attack."

Williams also said that the NFL was also attempting to have the video taken down.

"Our contact at Twitter told us the NFL was also working to get it taken down for copyright (infringement)," he explained. "So it was taken down.''

Williams added, "It's interesting to me that for someone who at one point referred to football players as 'sons of b*****s,' him and his campaign sure do like to use football when it's convenient for them."

You can watch an archived version of the video here, or a low-quality version of the clip here and below.

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