Lights Out

You don't hear the phrase "Power Outage" very often when it comes to sporting events. They've become more prevalent over the years with Major League Baseball, but last night is the first time I remember there being one for Monday Night Football. An aerial view of Candlestick Park showed a flash of blue light and an explosion happening right as the lights went out. Another view from inside the Stadium made it look like a bolt of lightning hit right outside the stadium. While it only resulted in a 20 minute delay for the start of the game, the interesting part is that it happened again in the second quarter.

Another 20 minute delay or so was the last one we'd see of a night that belonged to the 49ers. While the game was not spectacular, it won't be remembered for that. It'll be remembered as a sign that the 49ers are in desperate need of a new stadium, something ESPN brought up during their telecast multiple times. While it will be at least three years until they get one, I think it's a shame ESPN has to lobby for them, even though it was just as embarrassing to them as it was San Francisco.