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SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Colin Kaepernick has brought some of his San Francisco teammates closer with his national anthem protests against social injustice.Since this stuff started, Ive had conversations with him on a much deeper level than I ever have, 49ers safety Eric Reid said Friday. Hes told me hes had that same feeling with a number of guys.Reid joined Kaepernicks protest in the preseason finale Sept. 1 in San Diego, with both players taking a knee during the anthem. Previously, the struggling quarterback sat on the bench when the anthem played, protesting social injustices, racial inequalities and police brutality.Theres been a lot of open conversations, a lot more conversations going on in general, Kaepernick said. And I think ultimately this team and this locker room have gotten a lot closer because of the gaining of understanding of individuals. The decision to kneel was the result of collaboration with former Green Beret and Seahawks long snapper Nate Boyer after Kaepernick received public criticism.Youre not going to get a pleasant response, Kaepernick said. Most people dont want change. Theyre set in their ways. In order to change, you have to be able to agitate people at times. I think thats something thats very necessary for us to improve as a country.San Francisco coach Chip Kelly has maintained Kaepernicks protest has not been a distraction to his team. He named Kaepernick the backup quarterback to Blaine Gabbert ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night.I think our team did a great job with it, Kelly said. We recognize and respect Kaps decision and his constitutional rights to do what hes doing and it sounds like its been a positive change. Theres been a lot of positive things that have come out of it.After the San Diego game, Kaepernick announced he would donate $1 million of his salary to undisclosed organizations supporting his cause. Team CEO Jed York Thursday announced the 49ers Foundation will match Kaepernicks donation to local charities in the Bay Area.That was huge, Reid said. I mean, any time you do something, a protest, you know theres going to be backlash. You know you cant satisfy anybody. But for our organization to step up, it feels like were supported by the NFL. Thats huge. It gives substance to what were doing.Game notesCB Chris Davis (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday. DT Arik Armstead (shoulder), LB Nick Bellore (knee), DT Quinton Dial (knee) and DT Glenn Dorsey (knee) were listed as limited. CB Keith Reaser (ankle) returned to practice and was limited after missing practice Thursday.Guy Lafleur Canadiens Jersey . 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Robredo, ranked No. 16, bounced back from an upset loss to Leonardo Mayer in the second round of the Royal Guard Open in Chile last week to down Carreno Busta in 1 hour, 25 minutes. On a day filled mostly with qualifying matches, fifth-seeded Marcel Granollers of Spain also entered the second with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 win over Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia, while Guido Pella of Argentina defeated Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain 7-6 (6), 6-4 to advance.PITTSBURGH -- A once seemingly insurmountable four-touchdown lead gone against resilient Marshall on Saturday night, Pittsburgh could have played it safe and tried to hold on.Not this time.Up by just a field goal and facing third down near midfield, Pitt quarterback Nate Peterman lobbed a deep ball to Jester Weah down the sideline. The junior wide receiver pulled it in over a defender and raced to the end zone for a 54-yard touchdown with 1:04 remaining and the Panthers pulled away late for a 43-27 win.I loved it when they called the play, Weah said. I knew I had the ability to make the play. I just had to go out there and just do it.And help Pitt (3-2) avoid another late meltdown. Two weeks after giving up the go ahead touchdown with 2:18 to play in a loss at Oklahoma State and seven days after a 13-point fourth-quarter lead turned into a last-second loss at North Carolina, the Panthers appeared in trouble again when Marshalls Keion Davis scored on a 1-yard run with 4:01 to play to pull the Thundering Herd (1-3) within 30-27.After falling to the Tar Heels, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said his team couldnt afford to become predictable in late-game situations. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada was listening. Peterman hit Scott Orndoff on third down to extend the drive before Petermans second touchdown of the game let the Panthers exhale.The best thing is we made plays when we needed to at the end, Narduzzi said.Peterman finished with a season-high 280 yards passing and two scores. Weah caught seven passes for 176 yards and freshman Chawntez Moss ran for 97 yards. Pitt outgained the Thundering Herd 532-344.Still, it wasnt exactly easy.Marshall quarterback Chase Litton returned after missing a loss to Louisville last week and threw for 240 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Michael Clark caught four passes for 147 yards, including an 83-yard touchdown as part of Marshalls methodical rally, one that hardly seemed possible after an opening 330 minutes in which Pitt did whatever it wanted.ddddddddddddPAYING TRIBUTEPitt held a moment of silence before the national anthem in honor of golfer Arnold Palmer. The native of Latrobe, Pennsylvania (about an hour from Heinz Field) passed away at 87 last week.The Panthers also saluted Dr. Stanley Marks following the first quarter. Marks served as Pitt running back James Conners oncologist while the 2014 ACC Player of the Year underwent treatment for Hodgkins lymphoma discovered last Thanksgiving. Conner, who ran for 39 yards and a touchdown, ran in to give Marks a hug and Narduzzi jogged onto the field to follow suit.WELCOME RETURNPitt entered the game with the 127th-ranked pass defense in the nation, next-to-last in the FBS. While Litton and Clark heated up in the second half, the Panthers got in the final word. Cornerback Avonte Maddox -- picked on repeatedly by opponents over the last three weeks -- returned a Litton pass 33 yards for a score on the games final play.Avonte Maddox needed that, Narduzzi said.THE TAKEAWAYMarshall: Litton appears to be just fine and may have one of Conference USAs better wide receivers in Clark. The 6-foot-7 sophomore will be a matchup nightmare down the road.Pitt: The kids are starting to deliver. Narduzzi gave considerable playing time to a handful of freshman, including Moss and freshman wide receivers Tre Tipton and Maurice Ffrench, with promising results. The trio combined for 156 yards of total offense and a pair of touchdowns. Thats what we expect, Tipton said. UP NEXTMarshall: Opens Conference USA play on the road at North Texas next Saturday. The Thundering Herd beat the Mean Green 30-13 last year.Pitt: Gets back into ACC action when it hosts Georgia Tech next Saturday. The Panthers edged the Yellow Jackets 31-28 in 2015 on Chris Blewitts 56-yard field goal with 1:11 to go. ' ' '