Still, after the season, the franchise went in a different direction.

Since then, the franchise had gone 0-23-1 in this building.

"The franchise may go to someone else," said one, who asked not to be identified.

Before he became the 49ers' coach, the franchise had gone 2-14 in 1978 and 31-55 in its previous 86 games.

But as the franchise went on, she became a stronger, more independent character, who can take care of herself.

Watching Kittles yesterday, you could see where this franchise is going and what it still needs.

He is the biggest reason the franchise has gone from its sorry state last year to a playoff contender.

Three, no one is interested and the franchise goes down.

The franchise went on to release seven more films through 2011.

One franchise went from East to West, while the other has simply come full circle.