Few would have expected the lowly New York Giants to be a matchup of particular importance for the San Francisco 49ers, but the stakes have heightened entering Sunday, columnist Ann Killion writes.

Everything you need to know about the NFL match between New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers, as well as kick-off time and team news

That moment was 11 years ago. Posey played six more seasons, retired and became the Giants’ president of baseball operations. Vitello became University of Tennessee’s head coach, turned the Vols into a collegiate powerhouse, and now is making the unprecedented leap from collegiate head coach to major-league manager.

Vitello’s father feels his son will succeed without pro experience since managing is about gaining trust. ‘His personality is such that he convinces people to trust him.’