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Tulare Advance-Register Friday, January 7, 2005 5A ment But when York was asked about it Wednesday, he did not say it was a priority to have everyone living here. ft is that kind of thinking that makes you wonder whether this next round of hiring will be any better than the last round. Although York said he had "great minds and football people" leading the search, the fact is there is not a soul left in the 49ers' organization with the NFL familiarity to instill confidence he or she can put the franchise back together. A source in the league office said Commissioner Paul Tagli-abue and other owners would be willing to help if York reached out to them. York said he had started doing that but the source also said that York's apparent plan" "to turn over some power to his soa Jed, would not help matters, saying, "Can you imagine the general manager is going to report to him?" They need a strong GM, a BUUPolian or a Rich McKay, and then the Yorks need to stay out of the way," the source said.

"Any othel thing is going to be a i. Well, we'll see. His hitfoiy that asking York to put the organization back together is a little like giving an infant box of computer parts and telling him to start surfing the Web. The first job is to oped the box. It's still not clear 49ers Continued from page 4A who's-who of successful NFL men, including Bill Walsh, Steve Mari-ucci, John McVay, Jim Mora, Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens and Jeff Garcia.

Everyone is gone except the person who's done the most to deserve a pink slip. Under York's stewardship, a model franchise has been turned into one of the NFL's least respected teams. Three days after the 49ers finished this season at 2-14, he fired general manager Terry Donahue and coach Dennis Ericksoa York has yet another chance to begin repairing the damage when he hires a new coach and general manager this month, but there's little reason to believe this stubborn, mercurial man finally will start making good choices. In fact, the Yorks seem primed to join the Bid-wills, the Browns and the Spanoses in the list of football families whose starry-eyed ambitions far exceed their abilities. York's style of personal interaction usually isn't that funny.

He is known for screaming at his employees, for micromanaging, for begrudging simple office privileges taken for granted at other businesses. It's almost impossible to find somebody working for the 49ers who genuinely likes him. And it's unusual for an owner to receive the animus directed at York in recent years by San Francisco fans, who flooded talk radio shows with complaints, unfurled derisory banners at Candlestick Park and started an elaborate Web site www.dumpyork.com quixotically devoted to his ouster. Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellisoa one of the richest men in the country and who's seeking to acquire a football team, recently said he wished there was a way he could seize control of the 49ers.

"Unfortunately, if not a publicly held company so you cant vote the Yorks out of there," Ellison said. Still, York showed surprising resolve by firing a general manager and coach who clearly were outclassed by the NFL's best minds. Though the cost more than $10 million left on both men's contracts and his apparent affection for Erickson made it difficult, it was the first sign in years that York is genuinely more concerned about the 49ers' record than their sponsorship money or their drive for a revenue-producing new stadium, But then he added another Yorkian touch to the process: He plans to hire his new coach first, presumably giving him control over personnel decisions, before hiring a general manager with the primary responsibility of managing the payroll A few teams share that management structure, and it might even work but it's gener ally considered a surefire recipe for creating an impotent personnel department and an autocratic coach who listens to nobody. York says he'll consult the brightest football minds from his organization on his new hires, except there's nobody left in the building who's considered a bright football mind anywhere except that building. Though Walsh still has a personalized parking spot outside the training complex, he and former GM McVay are thought to want nothing to do with York now.

The clock is ticking: Each day without a leadership team is one day lost in preparation for a draft in which the 49ers desperately need success. After spending less on player salaries and bonuses than any NFL team in the previous two seasons, the 49ers also should have about $20 million in cap room heading into this offseasoa The stage is set for York to make a splash, to change the specter of incompetence hovering over his once-proud team but the parallels to the Bidwill and Spanos dynasties are getting a bit scary. York confirmed Wednesday that he hopes to bring his twentysome-thing soa Jed, into the organization at some point, though he has just as much NFL experience as his father did six years ago. The 49ers have become a family affair, and only a truly remarkable coach or general manager could write a happy ending. Coaches Continued from page 4A Heimerdinger might bring Jim Schwartz, the Titans' defensive coordinator, with him if he gets a head-coaching job.

Schwartz, a bright young guy in the Bill Belichick mold, is considered a rising star; he struggled this seasoa however, when the Titans lost most of their defense to injuries. Heimerdinger also could bring former Titans president Jeff Diamond as general manager; Diamond is bright, well organized and highly regarded around the league. 2. Mike Nolaa Baltimore defensive coordinator. A football lifer, he could be this year's Jim Mora.

Nolan is the son of ex-49ers coach Dick Nolan, a terrific motivator who spent a decade under Dan Reeves, his boss with the Broncos and Giants. Nolaa 45, has been an NFL assistant for 18 years. At Baltimore, he replaced the popular and successful Marvin Lewis and helped the Ravens maintain their strong defense. It also would be worth taking a look at Scott Linehaa the Minnesota offensive coordinator, and Gregg Williams, the Washington defensive coordinator. Williams is the only one of the four with NFL head-coaching experience, and his problems at Buffalo were not entirely of his making.

Whomever they hire, the 49ers must strengthen a personnel department that has been trending steadily downward since 1991 when the late Tony Razzano resigned in a huff after an abortive attempt to rehire Walsh because Razzano and Walsh did not see eye to eye. Razzano's son, David, left with him and is now a scout for the Rams. Someone like him, Atlanta's Ron Hill or Buffalo's Tom Modrak would be a very good fit One of the best general-manager candidates is off the market now that Cleveland has hired Phil Savage, whose great personnel work in Baltimore helped build the Ravens. So there isacertain urgency to the 49ers' search. York also needs to make sure he puts together a management team that works together.

Terry Donahue undermined Dennis Erickson with his whispers to reporters that overrated the talent on the team and criticized the coaches. A pro-active team president might have helped smooth the situation, but York said Wednesday he's satisfied with his structure: no president but plenty of vice presidents. It also would be a good idea to get a management team that all fives in the Bay Area; Donahue spent much time at his home in Newport Beach, and player personnel director Bill Rees still lives in Chicago. That is not an efficient arrange Scoreboard Today in Sports ON THE AIR TVToday Golf 4 pm: PGA Tour, Mercedes Championship second round at Kapalua, Hawaii (ESPN) Toronto 12 21 .364 4'i New Jersey 11 20 .355 4'. Southeast Division Pet GB Miami 26 8 .765 Washington 18 13 .581 6Vi Orlando 16 14 .533 8 Charlotte 8 21 .276 15V, Atlanta 5 25 .167 19 Central Division Pet GB Cleveland 19 12 .613 Detroit 17 14 .548 2 Indiana 16 14 .533 2'i Chicago 11 18 .379 7 Milwaukee 10 19 .345 8 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division I Pet GB San Antonio 27 7 .794 Dallas 21 10 .677 4, Memphis 17 17 Houston 16 16 .500 3 10 New Orleans 2 28 .067 23 Northwest Division Pet i SB Seattle 23 8 .,742 Minnesota 16 14 .533 6i, Portland 14 16 .467 8i Denver 14 17 .452 9 Utah 11 22 .333 13 Pacific Division I Pet GB Phoenix 38 4 .875 Sacramento 20 10 .667 7 LA.

Lakers 16 14 ,533 11 L.A. Clippers 16 15 .516 ill' Golden State 11 21 .344 ,17. Fullback Tony Richardson, Kansas City. Tight End Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City. Wide Receivers Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, Hines Ward.

Pittsburgh. Tadriet Jonathan Ogden, Baltimore. Guards Will Shields, Kansas City, Steve Hutchinson, Seattle. Center Kevin Mawae, NY Jets. Placekicker David Akers, Philadelphia.

Kick Returner Terrence McGee, DEFENSE Ends Bertrand Berry, Arizona, Patrick Kerney, Atlanta. Tackles Jamal Williams, San Diego, Shaun Rogers. Detroit Outside Linebackers Keith Brooking. Atlanta, Joey Porter, Pittsburgh. Inside Linebackers Donnle Edwards, San Diego, Tedy Bruschi, New England, Comerbacks Chris McAlister.

Baltimore. Safeties Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh, Rodney Harrison, New England. Punter Brad Maynard, Chicago. 2004 All-Pro Team Voting NEW YORK Results of The Associated Press 2004 NFL All-Pro balloting selected by a national panel of media members: OFFENSE Quarterback Peyton Manning, Indianapolis, 48. sSiArf x-Running Backs Curtis Martin, NY Jets.

26; LaDainian tomlinson, San Diego, 20; Edgerrin James, Indianapolis, IS; Shaun Alexander, Seattle, 15: Tiki Barber, NY Giants, Corey Dillon, New England, 6: Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh, I William Henderson, Green Bay, 16; Tony Richardson. Kansas City, 15; Lorenzo Neal, San Diego, Damian Shefton, Buffalo, Mack Strong, Seattle, Jerald Sowell, NY Jets. Dan Kreider, Pittsburgh, 2. right End Antonio Gates, San Diego, 32V Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City, 14; Alge Crumpler, Atlanta, I'i Wide Receivers Terrell Owens, Philadelphia, 41; Muhsin Muhammad, Carolina. 25; Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis, 18; Hines Ward, Pittsburgh, Javon Walker, Green Bay, Chad Johnson, Cincinnati, Joe Horn, New Orleans, Tony Holt, St.

Louis, Tackles Walter Jones, Seattle. 34; Willie Anderson, Cincinnati, and William Roaf, Kansas City, 16; Jonathan Ogden, Baltimore, 8: Orlando Pace, St. Louis, Chad Clifton, Green Bay, Tarik Glenn, Indianapolis, Tra Thomas, Philadelphia, Marvel Smith, Pittsburgh, Jason Fabinl, NY Jets, I Jordan Gross, Carolina, Guards Alan Faneca, Pittsburgh, 36: Brian Waters. Kansas City. 17: Will Shields.

Kansas City, 16: Steve Hutchinson, Seattle, 11; Marco Rivera, Green Bay, Larry Allen. Dallas, Mike Wahle, Green Bay. 2: Pete Kendall, NY Jets, 2: Kynan Forney, Atlanta, Travelle Wharton. Carolina, 1 Center Jeff Hartings, Pittsburgh, 18; Kevin Mawae, NY, Jeti, 17; Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis, Matt Birk. Minnesota, Casey Wiegmann, Kansas City, Olin Kreutz, Chicago, L- LeCharles Bentley, New Orleans, Tom Nalen, Denver, 1.

Placekicker i-r. 49ers to interview Crennel USCs Carroll says he has no interest in coaching vacancy The Associated Press SANTA CLARA The San Francisco 49ers received permission from New England on Thursday to interview Patriots defensive coordinator Romeo One day after firing Dennis Ericksoa the 49ers set out to find his replacement Crennel will be the first candidate to interview for the job when he meets with team officials Saturday. Crennel also is scheduled to interview j.with Cleveland on Friday. Owner John York said Wednesday when he also dismissed general manager Terry Donahue that his first priority is hiring a coach. Crennel has been New England's defensive coordinator since 2001, helping the team win two Super Bowl titles and go 14-2 this seasoa Crennel also won two Super Bowls as an assistant for Bill Parcells with the New York Giants.

Interviewing Crennel, who is black, satisfies an NFL rule that requires teams to interview at least one minority candidate for coaching vacancies. York hinted Wednesday that he was interested in Southern California coach Pete Carroll, who won his second straight college championship this week. Carroll said Thursday that he has no interest in the job. 1 have not been contacted, I don't expect to be contacted, and I'm not interested," Carroll said. Manning Pro Football NFL Playoffs Wild-card Playoff Saturday St.

Louis at Seattle, 1:30 p.m. (ABC) Jets at San Diego, 5 m. (ABC) Sunday Denver at Indianapolis. 1 p.m. (CBS) Minnesota at Green Bay.

4:30 p.m. (FOX) Divisional Playoff! Jan. IS San Diego. NY. Jets or Denver at Pittsburgh, 130 p.m.

(CBS) Green Bay. Seattle or St Louis at Atlanta, 5 p.m. (FOX) Jan. IS Seattle. St.

Louis or Minnesota at Philadelphia, 10 a.m. (FOX) Indianapolis, NY. Jets or San Diego at New England, 1:30 p.m. (CBS) Conference Championships Jan. 23 NFC Championship Game, noon (FOX) AFC Championship Game, 3:30 p.m.

(CBS) Super Bowl Fee 6 Jacksonville, Fla. AFC vs. NFC, 3 p.m. (FOX) 2004 All-Pro Team NEW YORK The Associated Press 2004 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of media members: OFFENSE Quarterback Peyton Manning, Indianapolis. Running Backs Curtis Martin, NY Jets, LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego.

Fullback '--r' William Henderson. Green Bay. Tight End Antonio Gates, San Diego. Wide Receivers Terrell Owens, Philadelphia, Muhsin Muhammad, Carolina. Tackles Walter Jones, Seattle, Willie Anderson, Cincinnati, and William Roaf, Kansas City.

Guards Alan Faneca, Pittsburgh, Brian Waters, Kansas City. Center Jeff Hartings, Pittsburgh. Placeklcker Adam Vinatierl, New England. Kick Returner Eddie Orummond, Detroit. DEFENSE Ends Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis, Julius Peppers, Carolina.

Tackles 1 Kevin Williams, Minnesota; Richard Seymour, New England. Outside Linebackers Tekeo Spikes, Buffalo, Derrick Brooks. Tampa Bay. Inside linebacker James Farrior. Pittsburgh, Ray Lewis, Baltimore.

Ronde 8arber, Tampa Bay, Champ Bailey. Denver, and Lito Sheppard, Philadelphia Safeties Ed Reed, Baltimore. Brian Dawkins, Philadelphia. Punter Shane Lechler, Oakland. SECOND TEAM Quarterback Vacant Running Backs Edgerrin James, Indianapolis, Shaun Alexander, Seattle.

is top do, we came out, worked on them and got them done." Manning broke Dan Marino's 20-year-old record for touchdown passes in a season with 49, and shattered Steve Young's passer rating mark with a 12LL Indeed, he would have had to go 0-for-20 with five interceptions in the final game to not break the record. Manning also was the All-Pro quarterback in 2003, when he was the co-MVP with McNair of Tennessee. The AP Most Valuable Player will be announced on Monday. Surprisingly, despite the Colts' prolific offense, Manning was their only All-Pro on that side of the balL Defensive end Dwight Freeney, the NFL sacks leader with 16, made it choice Thursday's Games Washington 107. Seattle 96 Memphis 101, Detroit 79 San Antonio 111, Indiana 98 Today's Game Milwaukee at Toronto, 4 p.m.

Charlotte at Orlando, 4 p.m. Detroit at Boston, 4:30 p.m. Sacramento at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m. Golden State at New Jersey, 4:30 m. New Orleans at Memphis.

5 p.m, Philadelphia at Minnesota, 5 p.m Utah at Chicago, 5:30 p.m. Miami at Portland, 7 p.m. Houston at LA. Lakers, 7:30 p.m. College Basketball SMU 74, Fresno St.

63 CDCCNA cr re.j Bell 2-2 0-0 4, Boutdln 1-4 9-0 3 1 0 2. Coleman 5-12 2-2 13, Al-Sayyad 7-8 3-7 17, Morris 5-13 2-2 14. O'Neil 1-1 0-0 2. Markw 0-1 0-0 0, Berry 2-6 0-1 4. White 1-2 2-2 4.

Totals 25-50 9-14 63. SMU (7-4) Simpson 7-13 6-8 20, Isham 2 2 0 0 5. Hopkins 5- York caft do even that a Pro Basketbal 430 twru Warriors at Nets (Fox Sports Net) 5 p.m.: 76ers at Timberwolves (ESPN2) 730 pjrc Rockets at Lakers (ESPN) 16 2-3 16. Roberts 3-7 1-2 7. Castro 912 4-4 22.

Pearson 2-4 0 0 4 Ofoegbu 0. Killen 0-0 0-0 0, Dement 0-0 0 0 0. Hopkins 0-0 0-0 0, Reay 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-54 13 17 74. Halftime-SMU 41 Fresno St.

33. 3-Point goals-Fresno St. 4-15 (Morris 2-6. Bouldin 1-4. Coleman 1-5).

SMU 5-14 (Hopkins 4-a Isham 1-1, Roberts 0-1, Simpson 0-1). Fouled out None. Rebounds Fresno St. 31 (Al-Sayyad 11). SMU 27 (Simpson 7).

Asslsts-Fresno St. (Coleman 3). SMU 16 (Roberts. Pearson 4). Total fouls-Fresno St.

17, SMU 12. Golf Mercedes Championship Thursday At Plantation Course at Kapalua Kapalua, Hawaii Purse: (5.300,000 Yardage: Par 73 (36-37) First Round Vliay Singh 34-32 66 Craig Parry i. 31-36 67 Sergio Garcia 34-34 68 Stewart Cink 31-37 68 Tiger Woods 34-34 68 Jonathan Kaye 34-34 68 Bart Bryant 34-35 69 Vaughn Taylor 32-37 69 Woody Austin 33-36 69 SteveFlesch i 35-34 69 Chad Campbell 34-35 69 Adam Scott 36-33 69 Heath Slocum 34-35 69 Ernie Els 1 35-34 69 RodPampling 34.36 70 MarkHensby 'li i 34-36 70 John Daly 33-37 70 Mike Weir 34-36 70 Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX-Agreed to terms with AJ. Pierzynski on a one-year contract. TORONTO BLUE JAYS-Agreed to terms with Gregg Zaun on a one-year contract COLORADO ROCKIES Agreed to terms with Of Dustan Mohr and INF Of Desi Relaford on one-year contracts.

Assigned OF Tony Miller outright to Colorado Springs of the PCL. Named Scott Servais scout. FLORIDA MARLINS Agreed to terms with RHP Ismael Valdez and RHP John Riedling on one-year contracts. PITTSBURGH PIRATES-Agreed to terms with SS Jack Wilson on a two-year contract. Agreed to terms with RHP Kirk Bullinger.

RPH Brain Mallette. Paul Chiaffredo and INF Graham Koonce on minor league contracts. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Agreed to terms with 2B Mark Grudzielanek on a one-year contract WASHINGTON NATIONALS Agreed to terms with 1B-OF Brad Wilkerson on a one-year contract 1 Adam Vinatierl, New England, 41; David Akers, Philadelphia, 7. IGck Returner Eddie Drummond, Detroit, 22' Terrence McGee, Buffalo, 22; Dante Hall, Kansas City, Allen Rossum, Atlanta, DEFENSE Ends Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis, 44: Julius Peppers, Carolina, 36; Bertrand Berry, Arizona, Patrick Kerney, Atlanta, 4: Jevon Kearse, Philadelphia, Richard Seymour, New England, Aaron Smith, Pittsburgh, Tackles Kevin Williams, Minnesota, 22; Richard Seymour, New England, 21; Jamal Williams, San Diego, 12; Shaun Rogers, Detroit, Sam Adams, Buffalo, Marcus Stroud, Jacksonville, Rod Coleman, Atlanta, Cornelius Griffin, Washington, John Henderson, Jacksonville, La'Roi Glover, Dallas, Patrick Kerney, Atlanta, 1.

Outside Linebackers Takeo Spikes. Buffalo, 32; Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay 17; Keith Brooking. Atlanta, 13; Joey Porter. Pitts, burgh 12; Donnie Edwards, San Diego. Marcus Washington, Washington, Terrell Suggs, Baitimore, Steve Foley, San Diego, Keith BuHuck, Tennessee, I Mike Vrabel, New England, Willie McGinest New England, 1.

y-lnside Linebacker James Farrior, Pittsburgh, 44; Ray Lewis, Baltimore, 18; Donnie Edwards, San Diego, 12: Tedy Bruschi, New England, 12; Dan Morgan, Carolina, Jeremiah Trotter, Philadelphia, Antonio Pierce, Washington, Zach Thomas. Miami, i Comerbacks Ronde Barber, Tempa Bay, 17; Champ Bailey, Denver, and Lito Sheppard, Philadelphia, 15; Chris McAlister, Baltimore, 12; Shawn Springs, Washington, 10: Torry James. Cincinnati, Nate Clements, Buffalo, Dunta Robinson, Houston, Dre' Bly, Detroit, 2: Gary Baxter, Baltimore, Patrick Surtain, Miami. Marcus Trufant Seattle, Andre Dyson, Tennessee, Sam Madison, Miami, Deshea Townsend, Pittsburgh, Fred Smoot, Washington, Antoine Winfield, Minnesota, 1. Safeties Ed Reed, Baltimore, 47; Brian Dawkins.

Philadelphia, 24; Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh, 13; Rodney Harrison, New England, John Lynch, Denver, Roy Williams, Dallas, 2: Michael Lewis, Philadelphia, Donovin Darius, Jacksonville, Punter Shane Lechler, Oakland, 21: Brad Maynard. Chicago, Mike Scifres, San Diego, 8: Mitch Berger, New Orleans, Brian Moorman, Buffalo, Todd Sauer-brun, Carolina, lV Craig Hentrich, lennessee, 1. x-orte voter selected only one running back. y-one voter selected only one insider linebacker. NFL Lines (Home Team In CAPS) NFL PRO FOOTBALLSATURDAY PLAYOFFS WILD-CARD ROUND FAVORITE UNE UNDERDOG SEATTLE 4 St.

Louis SAN DIEGO 7 New York Jets NFL PRO FOOTBALLSUNDAY PLAYOFFS WILD-CARD ROUND INDIANAPOLIS 10 Denver GREEN BAY Minnesota Odds provided by National Sports Services, Inc. (http:www.nss.net) Pro Basketball NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE tv ff Atlantic Division Pet GB New York 16 16 .500 Philadelphia 15 16 .484 Boston 15 17 .469 1 also a new All-Pro. "He's just an elite player," Vikings coach Mike Tice said. "Kevin makes a lot of plays, and in big games he seems to play better." Also among the players making an All-Pro debut was 31-year-old Curtis Martin, who won his first rushing title this seasoa Martin, of the New York Jets, has rushed for at least 1,000 yards in all 10 of his NFL seasons, tying the record of Hall of Famer Barry Sanders. He was joined in the backfield by LaDainian Tomlinson of San Diego, also a first-timer So was Tonilinson's teammate, tight end Antonio Gates, a 2003 undrafted rookie who helped spark the Chargers' turnaround seasoa $8.25 Certificat (Wits) CoMpM Irf) Expires 131OS for All-ProTeam The Associated Press NEW YORK Peyton Marining was unstoppable on the Held this season, and in the All-Pro voting, too.

The record-setting todianapolis Colts quarterback was a unani- mous choice Thursday for The Associated Press 2004 NFL All-Pro Team. Marming received all 48 first-place votes from a nationwide panel of writers and broadcasts who cover pro football, the only player to sweep the voting this year. After sharing the MVP award with Steve McNair last year, Man- ning reached a new level in "04. "Last year was fun," Manning said. "This year was more fun because the tilings we wanted to s.

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