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2B Daily News– Wednesday, October 31, 2012 SANDY (Continued from page 1B) Thursday, when waivers for vested veterans also begin. Around the league, the Giants, Buffalo Bills, Cleve- land Browns, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles reported no damage at their practice facilities. The Baltimore Ravens, though, were running a gen- erator at their complex. Play- ers were off but the hope is electricity will be restored for regular practice Wednesday. 49ERS (Continued from page 1B) baugh use the ''gobble gob- ble'' one before, but Har- baugh is always pulling out new catchphrases. Smith has long been criticized, even booed by fans at Candlestick Park before leading the 49ers back to the postseason last year. ''Just a lot of talk, gobble Five days before 50,000 runners take to the course that meanders through the streets of New York City's five boroughs, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he expects the marathon to go on scheduled. Race organiz- ers were moving forward with their plans — leaving open the possibility of changes from past years. ''The marathon has ment. ''NYRR continues to always been a special day for New Yorkers as a symbol of the vitality and resiliency of this city,'' New York Road Runners President Mary Wittenberg said in a state- quarterback.'' Suddenly, this season is looking an awful lot like that special 2011 run. Har- baugh's team is in command of the NFC West again as November nears, heading into the bye week on a roll. And not to forget the gobble,'' Staley said. ''I don't think that's ever been an issue in the locker room, just people talking. He's won 19 games in the last two years and there's still questions if he's a leader of this football team. There are no questions in this locker room. He's our stingy, top-ranked defense, which hasn't allowed a touchdown in four of the past five games. ''They're accomplishing some great things,'' Har- baugh said. ''That's really impressive, really hard to do in this league.'' And Smith is doing so much right on the other side of the ball. He went 14 of 15 for 146 yards and two touchdowns in the first half alone, connect- move ahead with its planning and preparation. We will keep all options open with regard to making any accom- modations and adjustments necessary to race day and race weekend events.'' Lower Manhattan was especially hit hard and many runners need to take the ferry to the start on Staten Island. Also, Bloomberg said it could be four or five days before the subways were running again. That could mean no trains on race day. Record-setting Olympic ing with Michael Crabtree on both TD tosses as the 49ers built a 17-0 halftime lead. Randy Moss caught a 47-yard TD pass, and Smith hit nine receivers in all. Not that anybody was tracking Smith's spot-on accuracy as he piled up the completions. ''I was not conscious of what his statistics were,'' Harbaugh said. ''Yeah, that registered, that he was on a hot streak.'' Crabtree wound up with five receptions for 72 yards. ''Guys made terrific plays after the catch, Crabtree especially,'' Staley said. Now, they all get to rest. A few weeks back, Har- baugh struck a deal with his players that for each win swimmer Michael Phelps was in Rio de Janeiro, the site of the 2016 Summer Games, but his thoughts were back in Maryland. ''I'm kind of nervous to go back home because I don't know if my house is going to be under water or not. It will be an interesting trip,'' Phelps said. ''I know that we will all sort of bounce back from every- thing that is going on. It's kind of wild seeing all the pictures and all the coverage — it's all I have been watch- ing really since I have been here. It's sad. it's part of life.'' before the break he would give them an additional day off on top of the NFL's four- day mandate. San Francisco lost to the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants on Oct. 14, then beat the Seahawks and Cardinals in a pair of divisional prime- time performances. So, they are not due back women's hockey team was stranded Tuesday in Rhode Island. The Huskies were supposed to catch a flight out of Boston on Monday after playing a weekend series against Providence College. They hope to fly back to Minnesota on Thursday. Their home opener is Friday. In response to the storm, Indiana State is giving fans several opportunities to make donations in the days leading up to their football game against Illinois State on Saturday. every win they get before the bye they would get one more day off than the four that you get under rule. They were good for it, we were good for it.'' The St. Cloud State WORLD SERIES Fox wins ratings war — Fox's competitors didn't have a sporting chance against its post-season base- ball broadcasts even though San Francisco's sweep earned a record-low World Series rating. LOS ANGELES (AP) in the building until next Tuesday — though many planned to stay around and work out at team headquar- ters. ''That was a deal we made — from the TV show 'Let's Make a Deal,' with Monty Hall,'' Harbaugh said. ''Not a lot of them knew who Monty Hall was or what the show was. Just wind back three weeks ago, we said for divisional game — and another chance to create space in the West standings — against St. Louis on Nov. 11 at home. Next up is a third straight The 49ers are pretty cer- tain Smith will bring his best again to face the Rams. ''I believe it's possible Alex Smith was trending on Twitter, yes,'' joked long snapper Brian Jennings, who will enjoy some time this week with his wife and two sons, saying, ''They're all breaks for me. I'm a long snapper.'' The Giants' four-game victory over the Detroit Tigers was enough to put Fox atop last week's ratings, according to Nielsen Co. fig- ures released Tuesday. CBS was close behind on the strength of its regular pro- gramming, including top- rated series ''NCIS.'' The fall classic averaged 12.7 million viewers, the smallest audience since Nielsen began measuring with People Meters in 1987. ''It's important for us to remain focused on the series relative to today's competi- tive environment rather than bygone years,'' Fox Sports Media Group executive Michael Mulvihill said, not- ing the contest remained a strong performer. Baseball cost NBC the chance to extend its four- week grip on the 18-to-49- year-old demographic. But the resurgent network, bol- stered by ''The Voice'' and Sunday Night Football, remained the front-runner among the advertiser- favored age group for the season to date. The ratings out next week will reflect TV schedules disrupted by the superstorm and its aftermath, with shows pre-empted by news coverage and some net- works airing reruns. Fox averaged 10.69 mil- lion weekly viewers in prime time (6.4 rating, 10 share), while CBS had 10.15 million (6.5 rating, 10 share). ABC had 7.6 million (4.9, 8), NBC had 7.05 mil- lion (4.4, 7), the CW had 1.07 million (1.1, 2) and ION Television had 970,000 (0.7, 1). NFL AFC West WL T Pct PF PA Denver 4 3 0 .571 204 152 San Diego 3 4 0 .429 154 144 RAIDERS 34 0 .429139 187 Kansas City 1 6 0 .143 120 209 East MCT photo The Warriors' Harrison Barnes (40) drives to the hoop for a dunk against the Phoenix Suns in a preseason game Oct. 23. WARRIORS (Continued from page 1B) over Jackson. Instead, it was Barnes' proving he wasn't a liability on defense that made Jack- son feel comfortable enough to start Barnes. "He doesn't give up on plays," Jackson said. "He battles. He com- petes. He knows when he makes mistakes." A big factor in the decision was Jackson's comfort with Rush, who registered a breakout KINGS (Continued from page 1B) tion, you can go out there and exert yourself a little bit more. Between us and Jimmer (Fredette) and Tyreke (Evans) sparing- ly, we'll get the job done." Kings coach Keith Smart, a former point guard, understands the demands of the position. Smart said he tries not to be too hard on his point guards but tests them to make sure they understand the flow of the entire game and when to get teammates involved. year coming off the bench last season. him wanted to keep Rush in that role. The value of knowing what he's going to get from Rush off the bench was not lost on the second- year coach. has never played a sixth man role, off the bench was too much of an uncertainty for Jackson. The rookie, it stands to reason, has a better chance at success being Bringing Barnes, who weren't strangers. Thomas starred at Wash- ington in Seattle, Brooks' birthplace. "I've known Aaron for a while, so it's easy for me to ask him little things," Thomas said. That includes how to deal with the defensive schemes the Bulls are likely to throw at the Kings and how to man- age the game. When the Kings draft- ed Thomas and Fredette in 2011, they traded Beno Udrih, the only experienced point guard. "I treat them like a quarterback," Smart said. "If a quarterback throws an interception and the receiver ran the wrong route, it's probably going to be blamed on him. My focus with them is to get the team organized, lead the team." Thomas and Brooks Evans was starting at point guard before Thomas took over, but as a third-year player, Evans had plenty to learn, too. Brooks is in his fifth season, which doesn't include playing in China last season. Brooks, a first-round pick by Houston in 2007 out of Oregon, also has signifi- cant playoff experience. "The partnership they Jackson said part of surrounded by the expe- rience and talent of the first unit, the rest of which comprises point guard Stephen Curry, shooting guard Klay Thompson and power forward David Lee. ty gives Jackson more options, as Rush can come in for Barnes or Thompson. "B-Rush is going to get his share of min- utes," Jackson said. --Bogut participated fully in practice for the had already coming into camp, that's the only way it's working right now," Smart said. "Nei- ther one of them is in competition with each other; they're in compe- tition (with) the game. ... How can they both get better?" Brooks said knowing Thomas before signing with the Kings didn't change his approach. He planned to be a team- first player. "It don't matter who it is -- I'm a friendly guy," Brooks said. "I don't think I'd do anything malicious. I'm a vet. I feel like it's a long sea- NASCAR Spring Cup Points Leaders 1. Jimmie Johnson 2,291 2. Brad Keselowski 2,289 3. Clint Bowyer 4. Kasey Kahne 5. Denny Hamlin 6. Jeff Gordon 7. Martin Truex Jr. 8. Matt Kenseth 9. Greg Biffle 10. Tony Stewart 11. Kevin Harvick 2,265 2,262 2,242 2,237 2,228 2,226 2,222 2,220 2,203 12. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2,151 Plus, Rush's versatili- first time in training camp, taking part in full-court action and contact drills without limitation. It was first such action since fracturing his left ankle Jan. 25. his ond surgery on the ankle in April, still is uncertain about whether he will play in the season opener Wednesday in Phoenix. Bogut, who had a sec- "It was a long time coming for him. He put in a lot of dedication and therapy and rehab," son and you need two good point guards to win, and we plan on winning." Thomas remains stu- dious about the game, too. Before his rookie season, he studied film of his future teammates to be better prepared. on film review with the coaching staff for more insight. It helps that Smart knows the posi- tion inside out. He also has joined in "It's good," Thomas said. "Sometimes, I feel like he's telling me too much. But at the same NBA Tuesday's results Washington at Cleveland, late Boston at Miami, late Dallas at L.A. Lakers, late Today's Games Denver at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Indiana at Toronto, 4 p.m. Houston at Detroit, 4:30 p.m. Sacramento at Chicago, 5 p.m. San Antonio at New Orleans, 5 p.m. Dallas at Utah, 6 p.m. Golden State at Phoenix, 7 p.m. Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Portland, 7:30 p.m. Thursday's Games New York at Brooklyn, 4 p.m. Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m. Curry said. "It was good to have the big fella out there." see how Bogut's ankle responds. If he has no issues, the likelihood is he will play. Even if Bogut plays, Jackson has already begun lowering the bar. "At the end of the day, it's going to be asking whole lot for him to be Andrew Bogut from Day 1," Jackson said. "But we're making steps toward that." time, he's just trying to help me become the best possible player I can be." MLS WILD CARDS Wednesday: Houston at Chicago, 6 p.m. Thursday: Vancouver at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Semifinals San Jose vs. Vancouver/Los Angeles winner Sunday: San Jose at Vancouver/Los Angeles winner, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7:Vancouver/Los Ange- les winner at San Jose, 8 p.m. Seattle vs. Real Salt Lake Friday: Real Salt Lake at Seattle, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8: Seattle at Real Salt Lake, 6:30 p.m. Championship Sunday, Nov, 11 or Monday, Nov. 12: semifinal winners, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 or Sunday, Nov. 18: semifinal winners, TBD EASTERN CONFERENCE Semifinals D.C. United vs. New York Saturday: D.C. United at New York, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7: New York at D.C. Unit- ed, 5 p.m. Kansas City vs. Chicago/Houston win- ner Sunday: Kansas City at Chicago/Houston winner, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7: Chicago/Houston winner at Kansas City, 6 p.m. Championship Saturday, Nov. 10: semifinal winners, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 or Sunday, Nov. 18: semifinal winners, TBD Now the Warriors will New England5 3 0 .625 262 170 Miami WL T Pct PF PA 4 3 0 .571 150 126 Buffalo 3 4 0 .429 171 227 N.Y. Jets 3 5 0 .375 168 200 South WL T Pct PF PA Houston 6 1 0 .857 216 128 Indianapolis 4 3 0 .571 136 171 Tennessee 3 5 0 .375 162 257 Jacksonville 1 6 0 .143 103 188 North WL T Pct PF PA Baltimore 5 2 0 .714 174 161 Pittsburgh 4 3 0 .571 167 144 Cincinnati 3 4 0 .429 166 187 Cleveland 2 6 0 .250 154 186 NFC West WL T Pct PF PA 49ERS 62 0 .750189 103 Arizona 4 4 0 .500 127 142 Seattle 4 4 0 .500 140 134 St. Louis 3 5 0 .375 137 186 East WL T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants 6 2 0 .750 234 161 Philadelphia 3 4 0 .429 120 155 Dallas 3 4 0 .429 137 162 Washington 3 5 0 .375 213 227 South WL T Pct PF PA Atlanta 7 0 0 1.000201 130 Tampa Bay 3 4 0 .429 184 153 New Orleans2 5 0 .286 190 216 Carolina 1 6 0 .143 128 167 North WL T Pct PF PA Chicago 6 1 0 .857 185 100 Minnesota 5 3 0 .625 184 167 Green Bay 5 3 0 .625 208 170 Detroit 3 4 0 .429 161 174 —————————————————— Week 8 Results Thursday's result Tampa Bay 36, Minnesota 17 Sunday's results Green Bay 24, Jacksonville 15 Indianapolis 19, Tennessee 13, OT Chicago 23, Carolina 22 Miami 30, N.Y. Jets 9 Cleveland 7, San Diego 6 Atlanta 30, Philadelphia 17 Detroit 28, Seattle 24 Pittsburgh 27, Washington 12 New England 45, St. Louis 7 Oakland 26, Kansas City 16 N.Y. Giants 29, Dallas 24 Denver 34, New Orleans 14 Monday's result San Francisco 24, Arizona 3 Week 9 Schedule Thursday's game Kansas City at San Diego, 5:20 p.m. Sunday's games Arizona at Green Bay, 10 a.m. Chicago at Tennessee, 10 a.m. Buffalo at Houston, 10 a.m. Carolina at Washington, 10 a.m. Detroit at Jacksonville, 10 a.m. Denver at Cincinnati, 10 a.m. Baltimore at Cleveland, 10 a.m. Miami at Indianapolis, 10 a.m. Minnesota at Seattle, 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Oakland, 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Giants, 1:25 p.m. Dallas at Atlanta, 5:20 p.m. Open: N.Y. Jets, New England, San Fran- cisco, St. Louis Monday's game Philadelphia at New Orleans, 5:30 p.m.