Disgraced. Embarrassed. Awkward. Shivering.
Garoppolo felt like vomiting; his stomach churned violently. He hadn't expected to be so disgraced, but what's worse is that even the strength of his anger and shame had shattered in the storm.
The cheers and celebrations from the sidelines felt like slaps on Garoppolo's face, mocking his disgrace and humiliating his awkwardness. Although the game continued, the San Francisco 49ers seemed incapable of posing any threat, like a juggling clown.
Sacked by Frank Clark.
Thus, third gear and fourteen yards.
The San Francisco 49ers' miracle glow was wilting away in the unwavering focus and commitment of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Shanahan had to use the last timeout, desperately trying to seize the fleeting game time to awaken Garoppolo via the intercom.
"Focus, Jimmy. Focus."
"The future is yours, don't limit yourself to the present. We need to look to the future and let tonight be a lesson. Now is the time to learn and accumulate."
