For Alex Smith and the 49ers, the Seahawks are Always Special

The San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks have only been division-mates for the past eight years, yet for some odd reason, whenever anything seminal has happened to the red and gold of late, Seattle has been directly involved.

Take for example, 49ers coach Mike Singletary's maiden voyage into the murky waters of Figurehead Lagoon.

It came on October 26, 2008 against the Seahawks.

Seattle was a decrepit outfit back then, decimated by injuries—much as they are now—and off to a 1-5 start. The 49ers were no great team them...

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