Kaepernick Off the Field

[MHSL82]

But is it the officially licensed KaeperTat endorsed by Kaepernick and the nfl?

If only he thought ahead and trademarked it..

Yeah, individually he couldn't trademark the words because they are from the bible, tattoo parlor, and whatnot, but he can trademark both the image and that particular collection of works if it's unique to him (i.e. if I put together a book of famous poems that were public domain, I could protect that collection without being an author of any of them). Wonder if he thought of that or not. Oh, and I'm loosely using the terms trademark, copyright, etc. They are, of course, different things.

 

[MHSL82]

Kaeperfect. Don't know if they use that term here, I just thought of it due to the Kaepcake before.

Still a curse though. My rationale is that the Niners have been on it before and won. Also, the Perfect QB is likely a numbers article on a fictitious QB but it worked here because of Kaep's dual threat. We don't need no stinking jinxes.

 

[MHSL82]

I have a feeling the fake Kaepernick tattoo sleeves are coming next

 

[powerchord86]

Dooooooosh!

 

[MHSL82]

Colin Kaepernick's New Tattoo

 

[MHSL82]

49ers Blog and Q&A: Motor Car, ink.: Kaepernick the new face -- and arms -- for Jaguar

Apparently, this took three days to shoot because Kaep would only shoot in his free-time around normal workouts.

 

[supreme_clientele81]

49ers Blog and Q&A: Motor Car, ink.: Kaepernick the new face -- and arms -- for Jaguar

Apparently, this took three days to shoot because Kaep would only shoot in his free-time around normal workouts.

The best part of that to me was he was still driving his 10 year old car that his dad bought him. Humble dude.

 

[JDM]

I know that Harbowl is not like Super Bowl, where it is clearly owned by the NFL, and trademarking the term is not the same as domain extortion, but I read something on this - I can't find it now, but here's the gist. Maybe in addition to the confusion thing listed above, maybe this is where they are coming from and making analogies for policy?

15 USC 1129, Cyberpiracy protections for individuals (BitLaw)
When cybersquatters try the extortion game « Ugh!!?s Greymatter Honeypot
Cyber squatting and domain extortion | TechBurgh | Uncategorized | News | Views | Reviews |

The trademarks were already granted, though. They may have been able to win the right to the trademarks off of him, but I'm not sure they could have done more than that. The guy should have just let them take him to court IMO.

 

[MHSL82]

Exposure no problem for San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick

ESPN The Magazine Body Issue - ESPN

 

[MHSL82]

Kaepernick signs endorsement deal with Jaguar | CSN Bay Area

 

[MHSL82]

Photographic evidence of West progress - NFC West Blog - ESPN

 

[MHSL82]

49ers Blog and Q&A: Who wore it better? Kaepernick to be featured in magazine's 'body issue.'

 

[MHSL82]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick bares all in 2013 Body Issue

Why did you decide to pose for the Body Issue?
CK: I'm not your typical quarterback. I don't like when people say, "Quarterbacks aren't supposed to run" or "Quarterbacks aren't supposed to work out a certain way." Quarterbacks can still have good bodies. I'm always conscious of the stereotype. I want to change what people think. There's a lot more to it than what you see on the field.

What did you set out to do with your training this offseason?
CK: To get faster and better at everything, from my drops to accuracy to the playbook. I took one week off after the Super Bowl, then went down to Atlanta. We train most of the day, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Coach [Jim] Harbaugh was a little worried I was going to get too jacked -- he talked to me about that -- but I think the biggest thing for a quarterback is making sure that as you get bigger, you keep your flexibility. You have to train hard and be strong while staying flexible and limber, so I'm trying to find that balance. I've been trying to make my legs stronger and more explosive and build more fast-twitch muscles. I've been running with bands and chains, I've been pushing sleds, I swim tied to a bungee. Will I be faster this year? You'll just have to wait and see.

What do you think is your best physical skill?
CK: It would have to be my arm. A strong arm along with knowing where I want to throw the football can be a deadly combo. Teammates tell me to bring it down a notch in practice or that their hands are hurting. Randy Moss told me I was the first person to ever dislocate one of his fingers. That happened during my first "Monday Night Football" game. That was crazy to hear because he's played with Tom Brady, Brett Favre, Daunte Culpepper -- quarterbacks with strong arms. He wasn't upset, more impressed. I think being a baseball pitcher helped my arm health. Throwing year-round kept my arm strong; it kept it conditioned. I topped out at 94 mph [pitching] in high school, and at the combine I clocked 59 with a football.

If you could change something about your body, what would it be?
CK: I wish I could get my legs bigger, but I can't put weight on them. My legs will get stronger but never grow. One of my good friends, Kyle Williams, has huge calves, so I mess with him and he messes with me because my legs are skinny. We have opposite problems.

What is your favorite thing to do to train?
CK: I look forward to sprint work for the simple fact that you get to compete and see who is faster. Every rep, you are out there trying to win, trying to beat your teammates. It's bragging rights. Even between reps there's a little back and forth, and that only intensifies the workout and makes sure everyone is going hard.

When I lift, I try to do as heavy as possible until I can't do it anymore. That helps me endure a season, and that's what separates me. If we're doing sets of five, it's not, "All right, that was good, I'm comfortable with that." No, I'm going to do it until my arms are about to give out or my legs are about to go. I think that earns the respect of teammates. They see I'm not just going in there, keeping my shoulder healthy and leaving. I think they appreciate that I'm trying to get stronger the same way they are.

What's the biggest challenge you face with your body?
CK: Making sure I'm feeding my body the right things. I was a candy junkie and ate a lot of fast food in college, and that's something I'm trying to cut out. From time to time I'll relapse, but I stay away from junk as much as possible. And I can eat quite a bit. I don't think I'd have any problem eating a whole pizza by myself.

Why are your tattoos so important to you?
CK: It's what I believe in. They're part of me. They relate to my faith or things that shaped who I am. My favorite right now is "My gift is my curse," written on the inside of my arm. That's applicable right now. There are great things I can do in this position, great opportunities, but there are also things I have to sacrifice. For instance, time with my family. And privacy, being able to go to the grocery store or mall and just hang out -- that's not something I can do. It's unbelievable how different it is right now compared to last year. A lot of camera phones, a lot of pictures, a lot of signatures.

I didn't just walk into a tattoo shop and say, Hey, I want that thing on the wall. All my tattoos were planned more than a year before I got them. I think if people knew what tattoos mean to people, they wouldn't feel the same way about them. Kissing my biceps started from the whole tattoo controversy. I'd kiss "Faith" on my right biceps. That was my way of showing that I love my tattoos, and regardless of what anyone else thinks, they mean something to me. They're more than just ink on my body.

What fuels you?
CK: A lot of people say last year was a fluke. They say defenses are going to figure out how to stop our offense, and we can't do it again. That constantly drives me. Anytime I'm told I can't do something or told someone is better than me, that motivates me to prove them wrong. It doesn't matter what I'm playing -- tic-tac-toe, chess, Monopoly -- I'm playing to win. I don't want last season to be an outlier. I don't want to be one of those players who had a good year and comes back and has a bad one. I want to be similar to the Tom Bradys of the world -- every year you get a great year out of them. They go out there and perform at a high level.

What did your parents teach you about perseverance?CK: They told me: "If you want something, go after it. Don't let anybody tell you, You can't do it." I keep that in the back of my head. Another thing my father told me, "If you have to tell people how good you are, how good are you really?" In high school, I think he saw a lot of people getting credit while I was passed by, so that was his way of telling me people would notice if I kept playing well and doing the right things. Let your play do the talking.

What's the worst thing you've been through mentally?
CK: Not playing. The last year and a half was tough. You go from college, where you're the guy playing every snap with your team relying on you, to having to watch your team go out and play. The toughest part for me was standing on the sideline, trying to stay patient while knowing I could go out there and contribute.

What would you define as your edge mentally?
CK: Aldon Smith gave me this quote: "Get comfortable with being uncomfortable." The more you can do that and the more you can push your body out of its comfort zone, the better you'll be. Your mind can make your body do things you don't think it can. So I push myself to be uncomfortable. If my body is feeling perfect, if I've got no aches, pains or soreness, something is wrong.

 

[MHSL82]

Colin Kaepernick responds to Miami Dolphins hat flak

Colin Kaepernick created a buzz in social media circles when a photo surfaced of the quarterback donning a Miami Dolphins hat at a Fourth of July party.

Kaepernick owns more than 400 pairs of shoes as well as an impressive collection of baseball caps from numerous sports teams. The Dolphins hat was just another fashion statement from a man who obviously loves to accessorize.

Some San Francisco 49ers fans didn't see it that way, though. Kaepernick was given the Keenan Allen treatment in social media circles, leading to a Friday retort.

"This the hat y'all mad at? I'm goin wear what I want regardless of what you think," Kaepernick said, via Instagram. "All you need to worry about is the fact that I grind for my teammates and the 49ers! I plan on doin this until they won't let me in the building! #ridiculous #y'allmustbebored"

The photo of Kaepernick holding the Dolphins hat looks a bit suspect. But if the picture is real, good for him.

Bitter fans too often come off like jilted lovers. That might be understandable with a player who failed to live up to his potential, but Kaepernick has given 49ers fans no reason to doubt his fidelity. He began offseason workouts a week after the Super Bowl and even trained with track athletes for two weeks in April. His commitment level is beyond reproach.

 

[MHSL82]

Here're the pics, if anybody cares. If no one cares, here're the pics.

Colin Kaepernick Spotted in Miami Dolphins Hat at Fourth of July Party

 

[bvanthielriceyoung]

Here're the pics, if anybody cares. If no one cares, here're the pics.

Colin Kaepernick Spotted in Miami Dolphins Hat at Fourth of July Party

Yeah I've been following that story.

It bugs me a little bit he would wear that. Not a huge deal by any means like some others are saying but it's still weird to wear direct competition. Almost comes off as supporting the competition/enemy.

And also, wearing a baseball hat(brewers) is completely different in my mind and not comparable.

 

[RoboticDreams]

Him trademarking slogans isn't a big deal. You think he did that on his own? Pretty sure his AGENT wants to get paid and the more money Kaep makes, the more he makes. Wearing the Dolphins hat was flat out stupid.

 

[Crimsoncrew]

I don't have a big problem with the Fins, but it's a fine line. Definitely wouldn't want him wearing a team in the division, or even many teams in the conference. But ultimately, as long as he plays well, I don't really care.

 

[RoboticDreams]

I don't have a big problem with the Fins, but it's a fine line. Definitely wouldn't want him wearing a team in the division, or even many teams in the conference. But ultimately, as long as he plays well, I don't really care.

The Fins are the competition. No they aren't a division rival but they are the competition. I'm pretty sure a Chevy car salesman would be frowned upon if he drove a Ford and all of his clients knew about it.

 

[Crimsoncrew]

The Fins are the competition. No they aren't a division rival but they are the competition. I'm pretty sure a Chevy car salesman would be frowned upon if he drove a Ford and all of his clients knew about it.

I know several microsoft employees who use iPhones. I don't really care, but I'd wonder if it were say the hawks or cards.