Red roundup: 49ers still like Smith

By Dirk Facer, Deseret News

Published: Thursday, April 21 2011 9:59 a.m. MDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011.

Ben Margot, Associated Press

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Alex Smith continues to be a hot topic with the San Francisco 49ers. New head coach Jim Harbaugh has made it clear he likes the former Utah quarterback. On Wednesday, general manager Trent Baalke said he'd like to have Smith back in the mix as well. The Sacramento Bee reports that the 49ers have a one-year contract ready for Smith once the NFL lockout ends.

— "Blogging the Boys" takes a close look at NFL draft prospect Brandon Burton. Could the ex-Ute end up going to Dallas?

— A ranking of 120 college football stadiums lists Rice-Eccles as No. 50.

— Former Utah running back Jamal Anderson, who attained NFL fame with the Atlanta Falcons, has a new passion — ice hockey.

— And finally, Kelsey Price of The Daily Utah Chronicle doesn't like the idea of in-state "rivalries" being forced onto Utah's non-conference schedules in the future.

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CougFaninTX

Frisco, TX

The reason they are offering a one year contract to Smith - Hargaugh will do whatever it takes to get Luck in SF next year.

10:46 p.m. April 21, 2011
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The Disillusionist

Alexandria, VA

I love watching Alex Smith play ... and get booed! Who cares if he returns to San Fran? As long as he gets to play ... and get booed.

8:18 a.m. April 22, 2011
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Duckhunter

Highland, UT

@mip

Who cares which one of them it is? If you are scheduling a patsy what does it matter what patsy it is? It looks like this year utah chose montana st. a division 2 school.

Yes I realize you were trying to make a put down More..

4:33 p.m. April 22, 2011
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