Open Thread: Minnesota at Green Bay
by Brandon on Sep 8, 2008 5:00 PM CDT
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Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers, Sep 8, 2008 6:00 PM CDT
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers
Monday, September 8th, 2008
6pm CST, ESPN
This is an open thread for the game.
UPDATE: He had been practicing the last few days, but in a mild surprise, LB A.J. Hawk is active and will start. Starting C Scott Wells isn't ready to return, even as a backup, and is inactive for the game. The inactives from greenbaypressgazette.com:
Center Scott Wells (lower back) is the most notable name on the Packers' inactive list. There was a chance he would be activated as a backup in spite of missing the entire week of practice, but rookie tackle Breno Giacomini will dress instead.
The other inactives are as I guessed earlier: CB Pat Lee, S Charlie Peprah, G Josh Sitton, TE Jermichael Finley, WR James Jones and DE Jeremy Thompson. Rookie Brian Brohm is the No. 3 quarterback.
Inactive for the Vikings are: S Madieu Williams, CB Marcus McCauley, RB Maurice Hicks, LB Erin Henderson, T Drew Radovich, FB Jeff Dugan and DT Letroy Guion. Rookie John David Booty is the No. 3 quarterback. Only Williams is a starter, though Hicks probably would return kickoffs if healthy.
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like I said in the preview
the Vikings OL is getting too much push in the interior of GB’s D-line.
also, wtf is with clifton? i thought he never got penalties.
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kampman
Go Aaron!
Clifton doesn’t usually get penalties, hopefully not the start of a trend. I don’t mind the defensive line getting pushed back so long as they are keeping the running back in front of them and not getting shoved out of the play. Plus Birk and Hutchinson, last I heard, were pretty damn good.
by Brandon on Sep 8, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's a good point
AP hasn’t ripped off his patented 8 billion yard run yet
and yes, birk and hutch are good
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
theeeeeeeeeeere it is
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously?!
the fumble was pure dumb luck, but the penalties have GOT to STOP
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the offense
is sputtering
and the booth guys need to STFU about favre
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh i hate being cynical
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only Two Drives
It would also help if they would stop fumbling the ball.
Most NFL fans have been sick of the Favre man crush the media has had on him for years. Now we’ve gotta get used to it too.
by Brandon on Sep 8, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fair enough
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least minnesota still can't throw the ball
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Big Plays!
34 yard carry by Peterson. None of that! Just keep all their scoring drives to field goals.
by Brandon on Sep 8, 2008 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Correction, No Big Plays for Minnesota
Jennings can have all the 60 yard receptions he wants.
by Brandon on Sep 8, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as luke wilson put it
this is re-goddamn-diculous.
SO many penalties, on both sides
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that TD reminded me of someone...
but I can’t quite remember who…
great play
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Korey Hall
What are the odds that no one anywhere in the world has Korey Hall on a fantasy team this week? Would Korey put himself on his own fantasy team?
by Brandon on Sep 8, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
only if he’s got a Dr. Cox-sized ego
i feel so relieved that Rodgers got the TD on that drive. My buddy John likened it to, how to put it delicately, dropping a fat kid off at the pool? Yeah, that imagery works.
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, am i seeing things?
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
or was that interference ALL berrian?
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes it was
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, I wish
I knew a clever Atari reference. Damn my lack of wit!
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Grab your joystick and get on it.
As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead
by JohnHannahRules on Sep 8, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, John Hannah
your quips and your SotD reference slay me once again
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rodgers is looking sharp
getting everyone involved
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
my favorite part
is how he’s not afraid to put it out of play if he doesn’t have an opening
also how he uses his eyes. his dreamy, dreamy eyes.
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are dreamy aren't they?
I like how he can make plays with his feet out of the pocket
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is Grant?
Nice 20 yd run and haven’t seen him since
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wish I could watch this
instead of following along on ESPN gamecast. Alas, no MNF for the working man (or in this case, the poor yet lazy man).
As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead
by JohnHannahRules on Sep 8, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
do what Brandon told me to do
use nfl.com’s gamecast
much faster and more accurate
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just made the switch
As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead
by JohnHannahRules on Sep 8, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
life is much better now I hope
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I least I don't feel beholden to the world wide leader.
As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead
by JohnHannahRules on Sep 8, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice use of the word “beholden”
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tempted to throw in another joystick quip, but why push it
As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead
by JohnHannahRules on Sep 8, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Liking This 2 Minute Drill
14 yards to Jennings. Looking better.
by Brandon on Sep 8, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Showing some zip on the ball.
Nice release and velocity from Rodgers.
Nice run, too.
by Kenny K. on Sep 8, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Newbie Here
But lifelong Pack fan. How’s it going guys?
by Gravity on Sep 8, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm Stressed
I expect a big win, but I’m stressed anyway.
by Brandon on Sep 8, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Amazing
1st half stats (so far) Rodgers has 35 yards rushing and Jackson has 16 yards passing. I’ve never even heard of Minnesota’s “leading” receiver with 9 yards.
by Brandon on Sep 8, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that is pretty awesome
I’m also intrigued about Brandon Jackson’s presence on passing downs.
also, Tony Kornheiser needs to STFU
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
…dammit, Tony
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't like the two passes to BJack there
thats a waste. I’ll take the FG but 7 would have been great
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That seemed like a wimpy series of passes there. Am I wrong?
As Mr. Sloan always says, there is no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in pie. And there's an "I" in meat pie. Anagram of meat is team... I don't know what he's talking about. --Shaun of the Dead
by JohnHannahRules on Sep 8, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Playing It Safe
I was happy settling for the FG, until the SPECIAL TEAMS *&^%ed UP!!!!
Sorry guys, I’ve gotta go.
by Brandon on Sep 8, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Pickett looked awesome out there
What a difference maker. They are definitely attacking Al Harris today, he hasn’t looked bad, but he hasn’t looked great either. Chad Clifton is doing an okay job against Jared Allen, seeing as Aaron Rodgers isn’t dead. Three and out to start the second half would be just what we need.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Sep 8, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
amen to that
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big Stop
Considering how well the Vikes were moving the ball, I was getting concerned.
by Gravity on Sep 8, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice stand
after a good drive by the Queens. I love how they are booing Longwell
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what a killer!
Damn Tony Moll!
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I take it back Tony
it wasn’t your fault
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kornheiser said it best
We’re short 10 points we should have right now.
by Gravity on Sep 8, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m surprised he didn’t follow it up by saying “Brett Favre wouldn’t have had that penalty called”
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PACKERS!!!!!
my uncle does the stupidest and most chaotic things, how slow YOU must be and I don't have time for "bitchassness". -Kalinda
by pierzynskirules on Sep 8, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Real Good Job On 4th and 1
….by the Vikings.
by Gravity on Sep 8, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but a nice job choking on the 2 pt
can they score another TD? I doubt it. Lets control the ball. Time for Grant to shine
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
those worthless punks
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the vikings are playing the short to medium passes, it was evident nowhere more than that last failed drive.
grant can’t shine if he can’t see daylight
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
open it up a little bit and grant will have his chances. now lets go D!
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the penalties help. at least that one did.
seriously, i can’t remember any football game with as many penalties as this one. remember tripping in the first quarter? i didn’t know they even called that anymore!
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe
that this is a must-score drive. I hope that McCarthy and Rodgers deliver.
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now can we use some clock?
come on, lets sustain a drive
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
to hell with running some clock!
what a run!
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy ryan grant, batman!
that was pretty
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and it’ll up his average.
now PUNCH it IN gentlemen
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a Lambeau Leap
For our new quarterback.
Welcome to the family Aaron :)
by Gravity on Sep 8, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
His first Leap!
It was like watching a kid go off to school for the very first time.
::tear::
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
i’m expecting to see leather helmets and old school goalposts, because the refs are searching the depths of antiquity to find penalties
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where is Grant?!?!
Why on God’s green Earth is Jackson in there?
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
me
right here
i am not a happy camper
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
more of that joy…agony thing
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JUMP ON THE JOYSTICK!
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
could that our new catchphrase here?
This win feels very sweet
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Sep 8, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent.
Good game by Rodgers tonight. AND he played an entire game without getting hurt!
Before each game, please remember to feed the bats.
by Cool Hand on Sep 8, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and that is the game
and now for some final thoughts, as I need to get to bed so that I can wake up for my internship in the morning.
Aaron Rodgers certainly made his mark. I knew he was mobile, but he surprised me with his ability to get yards and first downs. I loved his Lambeau Leap, and his post-game interview was very classy. My new favorite player on the Green Bay offense.
The defense held pretty tough, but Tavaris Jackson was able to break containment too often. There’s not a lot that can be done about that, as most of the time his runs were a result of solid pass coverage and consistent pressure. Adrian Peterson only got one or two big time runs, so I consider that a positive.
Except Jennings’ big catch in the first half, the recieving corps did NOT impress me. This may be a minor problem or a major problem, but there are more pressing issues at hand…
Penalties. Stupid fucking goddamn penalties. Too sloppy, especially from the O-line. McCarthy and his staff have some work in front of them for next week. I cannot express in words how aggravated I am about the myriad of penalties. Maybe this will work:
a;ldkjfaepoiowu12098iodsijfa;sldufpajsadhgaskf;ljajfa;dlkfjas;dlfjaepoiaew;lakdsjf
That’s better.
That’s it for the game recap, but I have one observation for the season as a whole, and that is this:
Al Harris is starting to show his age. He is not as fast as he used to be, and if he was having trouble covering the Vikings recievers, how is he going to deal with a Calvin Johnson, a Reggie Wayne, or a Terrell Owens? It’s an underlying concern of mine.
Have a good night, all. And remember to give praise to the mighty Atari, whose joystick deserves much attention after the plays he made today.
Jump on that joystick!
-- "I do know that I plead the fizzif."
by Mitchell_M on Sep 8, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they picked on Al Harris
But Atari, Barnett, Hawk, Pickett, even Jenkins and of course Kampman were really good tonight. You would think Mike Tirico hasn’t seen a Packers game the last two years: We always draw a ton of flags in coverage.
Man, it feels great to watch another game after your team just won. These opening monday doubleheaders kick ass.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Sep 8, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy for Aaron and the Green Bay fans
Cool to see Aaron do the Lambeau leap and good to see the fans embrace him for Aaron to help bring them a victory.
What will be more interesting is how he and the fans will handle adversity.
Good luck.
" I'm not always right. But I'm never wrong. "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Sep 8, 2008 10:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Everyone
This was a great game thread, and I was seriously bummed that I had to leave it at half time. I loved watching the game and chatting with a bunch of Packer fans while watching it.
by Brandon on Sep 9, 2008 1:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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