Niner Noise
FanSided

San Francisco 49ers Equivalents for HBO’s Game of Thrones

By Peter Panacy

Sep 28, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars guard Zane Beadles (68) on the sideline during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars guard Zane Beadles (68) on the sideline during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
7 of 13
Next

DeForest Buckner as The Hound & Arik Armstead as The Mountain

The 49ers now have two bookend defensive linemen to intimidate and overpower opponents on the gridiron of battle.

And the Seven Kingdoms can also speak of Sandor Clegane, better known as The Hound, and Ser Gregor Clegane, known as The Mountain.

Dec 5, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end DeForest Buckner (44) celebrates after a sack in the second quarter against the Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end DeForest Buckner (44) celebrates after a sack in the second quarter against the Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

The Hound is the younger brother to The Mountain, much like Buckner may be like a little brother to Armstead, who preceded him during his rise to the pro level (he was drafted one year earlier). But The Hound — also compared to Buckner, in this case — has more potential. He could be the primary focal point as The Hound was over the course of the series.

This doesn’t make The Mountain, or Armstead, any less feared. Both have their fair share of victims on the battlefield.

And Niners fans are hoping both Buckner and Armstead enjoy the same prowess on Sundays.

Next: Jim Tomsula as Tommen Baratheon