31.  Defensive tackle Dana Stubblefield said the Panthers seemed to know a lot more about the 49ers last season than the 49ers knew about them.

32.  Defensive tackle Darrell Russell, for instance, recovered a first-quarter fumble, and then spiked the football.

33.  Defensive tackle Hayes Rydel recovered the loose ball, and the Frogs converted the turnover into another Reeder field goal and a 16-3 lead.

34.  Defensive tackle Henry Thomas, who has a sprained ankle, did not practice all week, and is doubtful.

35.  Defensive tackle James Williams said: "James Allen is a grown man.

36.  Defensive tackle Jason Ferguson suffered a sprained right ankle.

37.  Defensive tackle Jim Wahler, who was with the team in training camp, was given a tryout.

38.  Defensive tackle Junior Ioane's recent string of victories over Flowers in a boxing game called "Knockout King" still eats at him.

39.  Defensive tackle Keith Hamilton frantically patted down his clothing to see if he had mistakenly brought in a live phone.

40.  Defensive tackle Leon Lett will miss at least the first 13 games of the season because of a league-imposed drug suspension.