The 49er groundhog came up today from the hole in the ground and saw his shadow. According to an ancient myth, this is the sign of at least one start by an over the hill QB with a Super Bowl ring, who was never very good to begin with.

This is the third time this season that the groundhog has projected such a thing, and the groundhog will likely keep seeing his shadow as long as Alex Smith's shoulder keeps hurting.

It's going to be a cold Winter.