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George Kittle pays off Iowa-Iowa State bet with Brock Purdy

With the Cyclones holding off the Hawkeyes for a 20-19 win on Saturday, George Kittle had to pay off his bet with 49ers QB Brock Purdy.

Prior to their season opener on Monday Night Football, an internal battle took place on Saturday between a pair of playmakers for the San Francisco 49ers.

Saturday marked the latest edition of the historic rivalry game between the Iowa State Cyclones vs. the Iowa Hawkeyes. Two of the top current players from the Cyclones and Hawkeyes reside in the 49ers locker room — Brock Purdy and George Kittle.

When the Cyclones secured the 20-19 win on Saturday, Kittle had to pay the price. On Wednesday, the 49ers star tight end addressed members of the media from the locker room in Santa Clara donning a cardinal and gold Iowa State helmet, the same helmet Purdy wore for the Cyclones.

Via @nwagoner on Twitter:

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns along with helping set up the Cyclones’ game-winning field goal. Kyle Konrardy drilled a 54-yard field goal to give Iowa State a 20-19 lead with six seconds remaining.

Iowa standout running back Kaleb Johnson rushed for 187 yards on 25 carries with two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to save Kittle from wearing the Cyclones helmet on Wednesday in Santa Clara.

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George Kittle shares message for Bay Area media

The 49ers tight end opened his post-practice presser with a hilarious message to the Bay Area media.

It’s safe to say George Kittle is well-versed in the sneaker game. The San Francisco 49ers tight end always seems to be wearing a different pair of custom Jordan or Nike cleats each week on the field. However, his love to sneakers extends beyond the field. If you watched Netflix’s “Receiver,” it was clear to see Kittle’s passion for sneakers. Kittle recently didn’t waste any time talking about sneakers at a recent press conference.

On Wednesday during his post-practice media session, Kittle opened things up with a message — or more a roast to the Bay Area reporters in attendance. Kittle called out the members of the media for their sneakers of choice, referring to their sneaker game as “atrocious.”

Kittle went on to say he observes the reporters’ shoes during the special team’s period of practice. Kittle said he’s disappointed in their shoe game and hoped they would up things going forward.

Via @49ers on Twitter:

When the 49ers suit up for their opening game of the 2024 season on Sep. 9 against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football, all eyes will be on Kittle choice of cleats.

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George Kittle on schedule for training camp after offseason surgery

The tight end went through a core muscle injury during the 2023 regular season

During the San Francisco 49ers’ run to the Super Bowl, their All-Pro tight end picked up an injury. While he didn’t miss any official time, George Kittle recently told reporters that he went through a core muscle injury a little over midway through the 2023 regular season.

While he didn’t miss time due to the injury, Kittle underwent surgery during the offseason. Following the surgery, the 30-year-old tight end says he’s on schedule and will be available at the start of training camp.

Via @mattbarrows on Twitter:

https://x.com/mattbarrows/status/1795931451239641232

Kittle is coming off a 1,020-yard campaign with the 49ers. Kittle racked up 65 receptions and six touchdowns during the 2023 season. Kittle earned First Team AP All-Pro honors along with his fifth appearance in the Pro Bowl.

Mandatory mini-camp will begin on June 4 followed by the start of training camp in July.

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