Packers Game Ball: Packers Beat The Vikings, 28-24
by Brandon on Oct 24, 2010 11:18 PM CDT
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PrintI could suggest we hand out several game balls to the Green Bay Packers for their win over the Vikings, but I had to narrow it down. Who should have gotten a nomination instead?
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While these were all good choices...
I think the game ball should go the offensive line for doing a pretty durn good job (0 sacks!). And perhaps to Chad Clifton especially, for completely shutting down that mullet-wearing douche, Jared Allen.
by Senor Smoke on Oct 24, 2010 11:23 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
My thoughts exactly.
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
yep
gotta give the game ball to the o-line tonight, great job
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 24, 2010 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
I voted for Bishop but the O-line should’ve been an option
by Goldenarmadillo4 on Oct 24, 2010 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I vote the refs.
b/c you clearly had incriminating evidence on them all.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:23 PM CDT reply actions
go away troll
The refs didn’t make Brett Favre throw three interceptions. The refs missed holding on Clay Matthews several times and Frank Walker yanking on our receivers all game. Quit whining. You lose a close game, you don’t blame the officiating. If your team is that good, officiating doesn’t matter and the Packers, when you look at the statistics, won the game in every regard.
No troll here.
But pleas tell me how one can reconcile:
A) the 2nd TD pass from AR that clearly landed out of bounds.
b) the TD pass to Shank that was overturned for some reason…the ball didn’t move at all.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
A) the 2nd TD pass from AR that clearly landed out of bounds.
b) the TD pass to Shank that was overturned for some reason…the ball didn’t move at all.
a. butt hit the ground first, that’s what counts
b. tip of the ball hit the ground. As Calvin Johnson found out, it’s a “process”.
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 24, 2010 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Both incorect
But congrats on the win and staying with the garbage bears.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Well of course you would say they're incorrect
and of course I would say they are correct. We both have biased points of view.
Thanks for the half-hearted, begrudged congrats though. ;-)
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 24, 2010 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Not so much b/c the Pack barely beat us in questionable calls/qb decisions (thanks bREtt)
but b/c the Bears are that bad.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
b/c the Bears are that bad.
That, sir, we can agree on.
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 24, 2010 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
What are you getting at?
The vikes were a damn fine team last year in both top 5 offense and top 10 D. The bears are hot dumpster food with some indian cuisine mixed in for good measure
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions
damn fine 2-4 record you have there!!! LOL
Last year they got ALL the breaks this year the Karma is evening out isn’t it?!
You've been Stroh'd!!!
I wasn't the one to bring up last year's record. Strohman was.
As to this year? Hot garbage from Favre, Allen, and our secondary.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't mention records...
Just all the luck last year and this year…
Well, NONE!
You've been Stroh'd!!!
I don't think Stroh was referring to last year's records.
Seemed to me that he was referring specifically to last year’s GB-Mini games.
At least, that was how I took it when I read it.
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Both
were plays that coulda gone either way, but I’ll take it. Nobody cries foul when those kind of calls goes against us… About time some went our way.
by bigbill992001 on Oct 24, 2010 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Like all Viqueen fans!
Your a panty waste!
You've been Stroh'd!!!
by Strohman on Oct 24, 2010 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Being married and being a panty waste are mutually exclusive!
You've been Stroh'd!!!
by Strohman on Oct 24, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is why you Vikings are so ridiculous
Frank Walker absolutely held and borderline mugged greg jennings on the interception…he would have had a TD… Greg Jennings got a horrible call on the 3rd down when the ref spotted the ball a half yard in front…it should have been a first down and game over.
You guys don’t see the whole game impartially.
Holds were missed against the Pack, penalties …we had many bad calls against us
by PackFaninFL on Oct 24, 2010 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
holds against the *vikes
when Mathews was borderline tackled on one obvious hold, etc etc
by PackFaninFL on Oct 24, 2010 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
not to mention that bogus late hit call on Collins
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 24, 2010 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
yep, that was another bs call
The Vikes will never mention any of these calls…that benefited their team
by PackFaninFL on Oct 24, 2010 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
You guys have it all wrong, this isn't how it works
Bad calls can only impact the Vikings, and nobody else. And if they lose, it’s obviously because..
A) They were cheated by the refs
B) The other team cheated (I think they’re still crying about NO)
C) All of the above (This is the most likely scenario)
by Charlie Kelly on Oct 25, 2010 6:45 AM CDT up reply actions
New Orleans
Last month a guy told me that the NFL had the refs fix the game because New Orleans winning the Super Bowl would show the world that the city is back. I didn’t have the heart to say it, but my thoughts were 1) How does a football team winning show that the city is back? 2) Why would the NFL wait so long to do this? 3) Does this mean the New England Patriots won after 9/11 because the NFL wanted the world to know that patriots (American variety, of course) will always win?
What can I say? You can’t fix stupid, so I just shook my head and said, “Hmm.”
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Just wait
until CP3-0 wins an NBA Finals…
You can't be serious, man! You cannot be serious! His foot was on the line! It was ON THE LINE! He was clearly out! How could you possibly call him in!?
"I'm going to award a point against you, Mr. OBrienSchofieldismyHero."
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 25, 2010 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You have to remember,
With Vikings fans, the only bad calls that matter are ones that go against Minnesota. Bad calls made against the other team are good calls which have no bearing on the outcome of the game.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 25, 2010 6:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
It pains me to read their stuff sometimes… My personal favorite from last night was them thinking they got screwed over by the Quarless TD even though they didn’t challenge it but telling us we need to “Suck up and take” the premature whistle on the 2nd Kuhn 4th and 1 run. Seriously… if we have to suck that up when we don’t even have the option of challenging they need to suck up the TD pass when they were allowed to challenge but didnt
by Goldenarmadillo4 on Oct 25, 2010 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Two things
1. Chilly didn’t challenge. The touchdown to Harvin in the last 20 seconds was initially ruled a touchdown as well, but instant replay was there to overturn it. I thought it was iffy either way.
2. The TD pass to Shiancoe was incomplete by NFL rules. I know a catch is a catch but legally speaking the ball touched the ground first before he gathered it back in, no matter the slightest of margins. Replay confirmed that.
If you could somehow explain away how the officials also blatantly missed all the holding, facemasking, and pass interference the Vikings were committing all game long, that’d be great too. Otherwise, thanks for playing and good luck with the rest of your year!
A team with Woodson
is asking about PI?….please….
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Woodson
hasn’t been himself this year. Looks a step slower. Unfortunately a step slower and the same aggressiveness don’t mix.
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 24, 2010 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Straw man argument
A fallacy is a fail. Keep this up, maybe you’ll put a complete argument together eventually.
or..
you could try to answer my question w/o attacking me. Either one.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions
But you didn't ask a question!
You scoffed and dismissed my argument away with an unrelated remark and now you’re being defensive about being called on it. It’s called a fallacy (which you clearly have no familiarity with), and it isn’t winning you any points here.
How is responding with a quid pro quo counter being called incorrect?
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Whoa, someone's using Wikipedia!
Unfortunately, a quid pro quo counter is still a fallacy in this case considering Woodson has nothing to do with everything else I brought up.
And furthermore, it’s not even a quid pro quo because I brought up several points about the original topic (the officiating, as you might recall) and all you counter with is focusing on Charles Woodson and his supposed PI.
You questioned an OPI
I brought up someone on your team notorious for DPI. Simple.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions
No I didn't.
“all the holding, facemasking, and pass interference”
I never specifically mentioned whether it was offensive or defensive. Frank Walker was grabbing Jennings’ jersey several times, including on the interception. Even the commentators made note of it. Last I checked, Walker played defense. Moss is infamous for OPI so I won’t even go there, particularly because he got called for it. But the Clay Matthews holds? Facemasks? Missed blocks in the back on the return? There were several issues with the officiating tonight, really on both sides.
by vitaminx on Oct 25, 2010 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Don't confuse him with the facts.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 25, 2010 6:55 AM CDT up reply actions
the same goes for moss
4 hours 5 minutes? Is that all? Buehrle coulda pitched three CGs and the bottom of the 14th in Houston by then. FTMFYITA! - RWShow
by blackoutsox on Oct 24, 2010 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
One good call TD, and one TD that might have missed
The Shiancoe incomplete was a correct call, he had it in his hands as he dived, but the ball hit the ground-his hands weren’t under the ball-as he landed. That is usually called incomplete.
Quarles bobbled the ball on his back out of bounds. Probably should have been reversed.
Your head couch COULD HAVE challenged the Quarless TD, but didn't so that's on you...
The Shank TD, I’ll give you; I didn’t see anything to overturn that one.
by Senor Smoke on Oct 25, 2010 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm trying to keep this straight
Your team lost, and you’re still trolling? How the hell does that work? Is this how you maintain your self-esteem? How you face your cow-orkers in the morning? “Yeah, that sucked, but I went on their board afterward and told ’em it was BS!” “Way to go, dude! Give ’em hell!”
Suit up and win one for the Vikes or STFU and GTFO. Sheesh.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Oct 25, 2010 12:50 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
And this, my friends...
Is why we should NOT respond to trolls. It was quite obvious that the MIN coach is an absolute retard for not challenging the Quarless TD (your fault, not the refs), and I guess ‘queens fans don’t remember that the ball can’t touch the fucking ground (your idiot TE/QB’s fault, not the refs).
I WOULD have voted for Clifton
But instead I voted for Jones. He needed to redeem himself for a couple bad moments this season. Had a nice bounce back today.
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 24, 2010 11:25 PM CDT reply actions
One bad moment vs the bears!
Nothing else!!! Jones gets the game ball for stepping up when Driver did NOT! Not that I said that… Oh wait… I guess I did!
You've been Stroh'd!!!
if it was MNF
he would’ve fumbled
4 hours 5 minutes? Is that all? Buehrle coulda pitched three CGs and the bottom of the 14th in Houston by then. FTMFYITA! - RWShow
by blackoutsox on Oct 24, 2010 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Had to give it to Bishop
While Jones deserves credit for the first quarter alone, none of the receivers deserve it based on their miscommunication with Rodgers. But primarily I wanted to give it to a defensive player because that’s what won us the game. Offense did what they could, but the defense held in there and won the tight game.
Plus Bishop also had the deciding points with the pick six. Major props. Looking forward to seeing Barnett/Bishop in the middle next year.
yeah............
wasup with all the miscommunication? Maybe AR isn’t right yet since the concussion? I mean, can all those receivers be wrong? And, AR is known as money in the red zone and 3rd down. Today he has TWO picks in the red zone. The game shouldn’t have been close.
by bigbill992001 on Oct 25, 2010 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
I started laying blame on AR after ball #4 sailing nowhere near a receiver.
That wasn’t miscommunication, that was Rodgers forgetting the route. Thankfully, his head cleared up by the 4th, but I was getting worried for a quarter there.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Brett favre
For throwing us another game
by arodgb on Oct 24, 2010 11:27 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Bishop...
given the options, but Clifton should get since keeping Rodgers upright is the most important thing for this team. But Bishop played a hella game
Complete team effort.
With some breaks, but it seems like there have been breaks every game, they just haven’t gone our way though.
All is vanity.
as Opposed to last year when they all went your way!!!
You've been Stroh'd!!!
by Strohman on Oct 24, 2010 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Can we both agree?
That Brett Favre is the effing devil?
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:36 PM CDT reply actions
Hey, he's your problem. Not ours.
What we can agree on, judging from what you’ve posted on DN, is that fans should keep bitching/gloating to their own sites, so let’s try to keep it that way, yeah?
Hypocracy
I’ve done neither. A few of you have, however. Just check otu the last thread on the DN.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I did
I don’t think anyone’s been as bad/annoying as you are here.
What’s the thing with people going to other team’s sites and doing the whole internet argument brouhaha? Guess I’m partially to blame for biting the bait but it’s kind of annoying. Especially when you can’t really put together an impartial opinion or argument.
to be honest I was pretty bad
but thats because I want the DN site taken off my account. Tired of seeing there.
4 hours 5 minutes? Is that all? Buehrle coulda pitched three CGs and the bottom of the 14th in Houston by then. FTMFYITA! - RWShow
by blackoutsox on Oct 24, 2010 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean hypocrisy?
You’ve done neither? Wow. Learn how to spell it ’cause you are living it.
Formerly known as BleedsbluinMi.
"You ain't a beauty, but hey you're alright. And that's alright with me" - The Boss
You have done nothing BUT
on this thread!!!
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Wow.
The truth is hard for you to understand, isn’t it?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 25, 2010 6:57 AM CDT up reply actions
So I take it the honeymoon
Is officially over?
by Charlie Kelly on Oct 25, 2010 6:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Childress also called out the officials, saying it was the “worst game of officiating I’ve ever seen.” That may come across the NFL’s desk this week.
Are you kidding me? LOL what a moron.
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 24, 2010 11:44 PM CDT reply actions
Yes. childresss is a fracking idiot.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
No.
However it is clear you are trying to attack me for doing nothing but talking football.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not attacking you
I’ve been attacking your opinions and your construction of an argument with them, both of which are fairly misguided and annoying.
Stop being so defensive, or you can crawl back to the purple and gold hole you came from.
Right on
No troll here.
But pleas tell me how one can reconcile:
A) the 2nd TD pass from AR that clearly landed out of bounds.
b) the TD pass to Shank that was overturned for some reason…the ball didn’t move at all.
by Jepp The Viking
Formerly known as BleedsbluinMi.
"You ain't a beauty, but hey you're alright. And that's alright with me" - The Boss
Expect Head Coach Favre to fire him before too long.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 25, 2010 6:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I expect a 25K fine for that.
Goodell hates that sort of talk.
You can't be serious, man! You cannot be serious! His foot was on the line! It was ON THE LINE! He was clearly out! How could you possibly call him in!?
"I'm going to award a point against you, Mr. OBrienSchofieldismyHero."
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 24, 2010 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably.
For some reason the zebras are above any criticism. Either way a head coach should never call out the refs. Let us fans do that ;)
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Admittedly across many sports, they have been universally bad.
They’ve been bad with calling helmet to helmet against Rodgers. I don’t watch many Vikings games to see how bad they were in the past, but tonight it just seemed like they let the teams play for better or worse.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 24, 2010 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Orakpo still deserves a 50K deduction.
You can't be serious, man! You cannot be serious! His foot was on the line! It was ON THE LINE! He was clearly out! How could you possibly call him in!?
"I'm going to award a point against you, Mr. OBrienSchofieldismyHero."
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 24, 2010 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions
It was Jarmon.
And he did get hit with a fine. :)
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions
QB Head Hits on Rodgers
With 3 really bad non-calls for facemask, headshots on Rodgers, I wish McCarthy would have said something. Maybe it would get the NFL officials to watch more closely.
Hmm lets see
Favre throws key interceptions which play a role in them losing another big game, Childress rips Favre, Favre seems testy after the game, they’re 2-4 and looking up at the Packers AND Bears.
That team is going to start unraveling fast.
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 24, 2010 11:48 PM CDT reply actions
W/e. Goodnight. Good win. See you Nov. I'll be at the game.
by Jepp The Viking on Oct 24, 2010 11:49 PM CDT reply actions
I'll be looking forward to facing Tarvaris Jackson!
I’m thinking Favre will be either suspended or injured by that point.
It probably will happen.
Jenn Regrets is close to talking. Not to mention he already admitted to sending voicemails already.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 24, 2010 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Packer fans can coexist with Bears fans
but we can’t coexist with Vikings fans. It’s just not happening.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
It's funny
I watched the game at two bars in Viking country tonight. I sat amongst Viking fans and moaned when they cheered and cheered when they moaned. But in between the cheering and moaning, we watched football and dissected plays from two different angles. We agreed far more than we differed. It was a nice break from the Internet, to tell the truth.
One guy offered me a trade – McCarthy for Childress, straight up. We had a good laugh over that one.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
No we cannot
Both bitter rivals. Just that the Vikings have more talent right now.
I remember the 80s.
"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473
by NorthSidePaulie on Oct 25, 2010 1:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Greg Jennings should be credited with on of Rodgers's interceptions, really.
But Frank Walker’s blatant PI didn’t help matters much.
You can't be serious, man! You cannot be serious! His foot was on the line! It was ON THE LINE! He was clearly out! How could you possibly call him in!?
"I'm going to award a point against you, Mr. OBrienSchofieldismyHero."
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 24, 2010 11:53 PM CDT reply actions
CONGRATULATIONS PACKERS !!!
on your win tonite over my vikings. that was an exciting game and you deserved the win. i was particularly impressed with the job your o-line did. they had a tough challenge and rose to the occasion. we will meet again, and i expect another equally exciting and close game. cheers.
in the future there will be no war...there will only be rollerball.
by jethrophet on Oct 24, 2010 11:56 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
thanks
Wish all Viking fans were as gracious in defeat as you are. Looking forward to the next game for sure!
Interesting....
Perhaps Packer fans should learn to be a little gracious in victory as well.
But I guess when you’ve lost 3 in a row to a team any sort of victory can give a beaten dog something to wag it’s tail about.
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions
And when the stories are true it's even cooler, Right?!
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Bad Troll
Go away. Shoo shoo!
Good things come to those who wait - except the Lions and Browns
by IdahoPackerBacker on Oct 25, 2010 12:29 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Troll............. Truth teller................ It's all the same when you're a Packer fan, right?
Tell me anything that wasn’t true about anything I wrote.
You can’t. And that’s what hurts, right?
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
It's okay
We all know that the bitterness you are showing is just the frustration you feel as you watch Vikings season get pissed away. It’s okay. Just embrace the pain and let the anger flow. After all, since your FO has gone all in for this year you are looking at many more mediocre years to come.
Oh, Jethro, thanks for being a stand up fan. It was a good game. The Vikings are way too talented to be 2-4, but right now they just need to be careful not to have the season end too quick for them and let a talented roster have their hopes slip away from them.
by PackApologist on Oct 25, 2010 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions
He doesn't have a FO.
He’s a Los Angeles fan! ROTF, LMAO.
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Actually since I'm Los Angeles, I get to sit back and watch other teams and their fans.
I like to think of myself as a fan of the game and a student of the “human condition” and Packer fans, along with Celtic fans are my two favorite subjects.
When Packer fans aren’t crying about a league-wide conspiracy against their team, they’re still behaving like the jealous, psychotic ex-girlfriend of a man who broke up with them and moved on with his life.
Yup, Packer fans are fun!
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought you were neutral!
Clearly you don’t like the Packers.
You should actually be rooting against the Vikings. If they keep losing they probably won’t get their new stadium and then you could have a team of your own in L.A.
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually, as someone who cares about the city I live in and someone who DOESN'T want his tax dollars used to fund the NFL...
I don’t really care if we have an NFL team here. In a city like Los Angeles, so diverse an expansive, we don’t need a single thing like a NFL team to occupy our time.
USC, UCLA, Lakers, Clippers, Kings, Ducks, Galaxy, Chivas USA, Dodgers, Angels….
When you live in a true metropolitan city, there’s so much to do!
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:27 AM CDT up reply actions
LA is metropolitan?
You must be thinking of New York. Chicago is more metropolitan than LA. LA is a vapid dump. What’s your history? Crappy movies and the Manson family? Wooooo, impressive.
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:28 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
See below clarification
regarding metropolitan/cosmopolitan
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:39 AM CDT up reply actions
I live near LA
and I approve this message.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 1:45 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm sorry
I forgot to mention: Pornography capital of the world!
Now I see the Favre connection. But I thought you’d be against the amateur variety . . .
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes, the pornography that small-town burghs and it's denizens thrive on is made right here in my city.
Thanks for all the revenue!
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Unless you live in SFV
it’s not your city. LA is a 1000 cities looking for a downtown. And downtown itself is a cesspool.
… hey, I grew up in LA, and most of my family still lives there. I can rag on it.
Last time I was in LA
I saw topless porn stars at the pool, pissed on a drug dealer’s car, and bullshitted my way out of having to pay for parking at the DGA. Fuckin’ fantastic time.
Again, though – couldn’t find any chili verde. Anybody have any suggestions?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hole in the wall places, my man.
There’s the Mexicatessen in Eagle Rock and Mexico City over in Silver Lake just to name two.
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 2:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Rockin'
I’ll check ‘em both out next time I’m in town. Gracias.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Enjoy.
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 2:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually, since you're from here you'd know that Los Angeles and not the SFV is quickly becoming the new "pornography preferred" shooting area.
All the lofts and new downtown living and party areas are the favorites of Gonzo film directors.
You should come back and check out how much downtown has changed and not make yourself sound like a bitter ex-resident. Apparently living here is good enough for the rest of your family, right?
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 2:00 AM CDT up reply actions
I actually went back just last year
around New Year’s. Checked out the whole “urban renewal” going on in downtown with the fancy lofts and whatnot. It’s admirable but there’s still a lot of work to do. My brother, an LAPD officer with Rampart division, took me around there and not more than a block or two away from the gentrified areas was very destitute.
I’m not a bitter ex-resident; on the contrary, I hated moving from there to Miami. I live in the Pacific Northwest now though, which I love far far more than anywhere else I’ve lived.
Ya should try Alaska. :)
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
You'd rather have your tax dollars
fund NBA stadiums? And paying college athletes? And third-rate soccer?
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:29 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Actually, no. With our NBA stadium being privately funded by Dr. Buss and Staples, school alumni and "boosters" paying our college athletes and.....
another soccer team (Chivas Mexico) helping fund the Chivas USA team, none of my tax dollars are being spent.
See again, when you live in a real, Metropolitan city and not some burgh, there’s plenty of private money to be spent on recreation like sports.
The NFL is the only one wanting to get city and government funding to build a stadium and bring the NFL here and that’swhy it’s been continually voted down.
See? Now don’t you feel more informed and no longer coming of like an uninformed and inknowledgable blogger?
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:35 AM CDT up reply actions
I should mention
that I think you’re saying LA is cosmpolitan, as in cultured and worldly. Otherwise, ‘metropolitan city’ is redundant.
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:37 AM CDT up reply actions
By the way
I live in the Twin Cities.
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Where do you think the majority of us live, man?
And I loved almost everything about LA the last time I was there. Except the curious lack of chili verde. Any suggestions on where to find some in SoCal?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
if you're too good for the NFL
then why are you so interested in it?
And no, I don’t feel more informed. I actually think I’m getting dumber every time I read what you say. I’m beginning to suspect you’re drunk
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:40 AM CDT up reply actions
You're right
breathing smog and getting carjacked or killed by stray bullets on the freeway is SO metropolitan…
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose : it's how drunk you get.
Yes, they pass out gas masks and bullet-proof vests at the airport when you arrive.
So very “hayseed” of you, friend.
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Your tone is so
doubagstery, friend.
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose : it's how drunk you get.
Look at his nom de plume
Did you expect anything less/more?
Que Denny Green monologue . . . NOW!
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:47 AM CDT up reply actions
typing error...
douchebagstery….
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose : it's how drunk you get.
Douchebaggery?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I think that's what he was going for but perhaps a limited vocabulary and an inability to spell is the problem.
One shouldn’t swing for the fences when the pitch is out of their “strike zone”, should they?
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:51 AM CDT up reply actions
This
from a product of California’s wonderful school system, I presume?
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:52 AM CDT up reply actions
And
from the guy who uses the term “Metropolitan city”!
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:52 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't know. Is snibbodmot from California? Because he's the one with the spelling and vocabulary issue.
Epic fail, my friend.
Nice try though.
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:54 AM CDT up reply actions
You don't know what school system
you’re a product of?
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes, the LA Unified school system and USC.
And you went where?
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 2:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Madison, WI public schools
Then graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!) and the University of Minnesota (Gophers, meh).
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
No,
I made up a word for you, friend….
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose : it's how drunk you get.
Spoken like someone who just had his issues with grammar and spelling found out.
Seriously, a night course at a local college will help with that.
None of us will think any less of you than we already do.
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Who is this "US"
you type of, Kimosabe? You seem to be alone here….
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose : it's how drunk you get.
Yet,
He continues to call ‘us’ his friend(s), Tom.
Clearly delusional.
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Good night fellow Packer fans.
And douchebag Laker fan.
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose : it's how drunk you get.
I may be the only one willing to say it.....
but it’s painfully obvious to all of US here the difficulty with grammar and spelling you’re having.
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 2:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Eh
I tend to err on the side of excess alcohol consumption blocking immediate access to the right word. I just prefer to extend a helping hand to a slap in the face.
YMMV.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Haha! I'm being called a douchebag by a person who stereotypes LA as a smog infested, carjacking and stray bullet hovel?
Kettle meet pot.
Pot meet kettle.
Ha Ha Ha, indeed!!!
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, I didn't say those horrible things about LA
and I’m also calling you a douchebag. Does that help?
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:49 AM CDT up reply actions
I said other horrible things about LA
but not those specific things
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Really? So is it ok to let someone know how much of a pathetic loser they are for calling someone they don't know a "douchebag" over the internet?
I’m sure you’ll agree it is!
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:53 AM CDT up reply actions
That is one of those stereotypes
with a solid foundation in fact!
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
I've been to LA
many times, there is smog, dozens of people get shot and carjacked every day…where is the inaccuracy in what I said…?
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose : it's how drunk you get.
stop posting
im tired of flagging every comment
4 hours 5 minutes? Is that all? Buehrle coulda pitched three CGs and the bottom of the 14th in Houston by then. FTMFYITA! - RWShow
It's called 'sour grapes'
Actually since I’m Los Angeles, I get to sit back and watch other teams and their fans.
Just what one would expect to hear from one who doesn;t have a team to call their own.
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
And an NBA fan
so he’s an expert on horrible officiating. How can anyone watch such a crappy “sport”?
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose : it's how drunk you get.
NBA = Pro wrestling
with only half the homo eroticism!
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:22 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
If you would pull your head out, and pay attention,
you would notice that we were very gracious to the opposing fan (Jethrophet) who came over here and was gracious in defeat, while the troll (Jepp) who came over here just to piss and moan and whine got a wholly appropriate response!
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
What are you even doing here, anyway?
Practicing your whine in the Vikings’ defense, for when they move out to L.A.?
LmAo!
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Actually I'm a loyal reader and occasional poster here on APC.
I’ve got no rooting interest in either team. And I’m sorry if it upsets you that I enjoy writing the truth when it comes to the realities of the game.
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions
But nothing you have said was truthful...
Pretty unfortunate ;/ Sadly, reality has evaded you.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Really? Let's see....
Packer fans HAVEN’T been ungracious and embarrassingly petty in the aftermath of the win?
The Vikings hadn’t beaten the Packers 3 times in a row?
It isn’t just a tad bit sad when a .500 team does so much celebrating when they beat a sub .500 team?
Umm……………….. is that about right?
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 12:55 AM CDT up reply actions
This is 2010...great thing it is a new year!
Otherwise asking how many Super Bowl trophies the Vikings have would be relevant now wouldn’t it? But that is a sore spot for most fans of that team and I don’t go on to DN to say stupid shit like that.
What is sad is when someone who has no stake in this game at all as a fan comes and tells people who are bitter rivals how to act…
What is sad is when you have no posts that a relevant to this team since 2009, basically they are all some sort of mocking us instead of providing some insight.
And no it isn’t sad when a 4-3 team beats a 2-3 team when they are division rivals. Stop acting like a douchenozzle and start posting something of substance rather than how we should act as fans. What you are doing is essentially trolling.
So again reality must not matter in your world…
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions
And again, call it "trolling" if you will. Or you can call it an outsiders opinion sprinkled in with those pesky facts.
Whatever helps you sleep at night, friend.
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:29 AM CDT up reply actions
So,
How much longer are you going to keep hanging around, trying to pick fights, and getting heaped with (much-deserved) abuse for it?
Are you a masochist, or something.
Get lost, A-troll!
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Or a stubborn douche...
We get some nice Vikings fan comments and low and behold, look who flies to the rescue!!!
Now stop acting like you are being objective. You obviously aren’t. You are a troll and those are the pesky facts.
We lose, we get told how to act. Tonight we win, we get told how to act. We understand you hate Packer fans.
I don’t care what your opinion is. You really haven’t offered anything that is constructive to this team. One moment you hate history, the next moment we should embrace our history with Favre. You spin me right ’round, baby.
So again stop lecturing us. You have been flagged as a troll and encourage everyone else to do so. I like discussion but not with someone who can’t hold a logical conversation.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 1:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Really? See that's interesting.
I’m not holding a logical conversation yet for all of your “logic” the best you can do is flag me as a troll?
Are my words hurting you that much? Because besides being “anti-Packer” I haven’t written anything that could be considered Vulgar, Profane, or disruptive.
I’m just here giving my opinion. But maybe someone with a different opinion that you is too much for you to take?
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Where exactly is this "logical conversation" you're holding?
‘Cause it ain’t here.
I think you might have some form of asphasia.
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:45 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
No there is no opining...
You haven’t said anything that is of concern to this team. You are just ragging on how us as fans should act. We don’t need you etiquette school.
Your words don’t hurt me. I wouldn’t be in a profession that I am in if words would hurt. I am just baffled as to why someone who tells us that this is just a game would care so much how we act as fans. I come here to interact with people here about Packer related material. I don’t claim to be the best fans in the world, but it is just a nice thing to get instant access to people who want to talk about Packer stuff.
So yes I am going to flag you as a troll, and hope that Brandon takes action on you. You have yet to provide us with anything insightful. You’ve basically told us how to act.
There are plenty of differing opinions that I disagree with in a civil manner. I just disagree with pompous people who mock a fan base without giving any substantive measure of fact or reason. You claim you want to study fans…laughable…
So maybe people who are proud of their team is too much for you to take? Maybe reality is giving you a tough time and you need to let out on someone else? Anything else you want to accuse us of? Would love to hear it, because you just spin everything.
Again I encourage everyone to flag you as a troll. Have a nice night sweetheart!
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 1:50 AM CDT up reply actions 9 recs
Done
and, for reason, I wrote, ‘self-evident’.
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Put it this way...
Just rec that post so we know how many people are flagging this guy. As a community, we have some role in providing good content and a friendly aspect. But he adds nothing of content other than just bashing us as fans.
So if you flagged the idiot, rec my post.
I always encourage other team people to visit. They usually act civil and don’t whine about how we act. This is a Packer blog, not an anti-Packer blog or a mock Packer fan blog.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 2:03 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Great idea.
Just rec that post so we know how many people are flagging this guy.
Again, done.
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
It'll send him a message and give us a good community moment!
I don’t really like to squash dissent if the dissent makes reasonable points in the scope of what is being discussed.
So rec away!
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 2:07 AM CDT up reply actions
I'll make sure to check in the morning and see if I'm still here too!
See you then!
Maybe!
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 2:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Or not. LmAo.
Buh-bye, TROLL.
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Did you choke on your words when you typed out the word "Whining"?
You had to have, right?
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 2:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Flagged.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 25, 2010 7:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Fun while it lasted
But I should mosey on. This guy is fun, though. I’ll give him that. He’s obviously a brilliant sociologist the way he sits aside and quietly observes.
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 2:02 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's a big division win on a big stage
Glad you’re here to savor it with us. :D
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hang on to those precious 3 wins in a row,
Three REGULAR season wins, WOW!
I’d rather have the memories of the Packers many championships, thanks.
Word association: Brett Favre—PICK 6!!
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose : it's how drunk you get.
A troll trying to teach others class?
Never seen that before.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 25, 2010 6:59 AM CDT up reply actions
BHGP
did not get your memo.
Good luck. Patriots are murder at home.
You can't be serious, man! You cannot be serious! His foot was on the line! It was ON THE LINE! He was clearly out! How could you possibly call him in!?
"I'm going to award a point against you, Mr. OBrienSchofieldismyHero."
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 24, 2010 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Black Heart Gold Pants...
Iowa blog.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Hey OBSIMH
I didn’t mean to come off like I was attacking you personally in your FanShot – I just really hate comparing teams in two different sports, and I despise the NBA (and have for the last 20 years or so). Sorry if it seemed that I was ripping on you personally.
And yeah, both they and us get the “pleasure” of going to Foxboro. But after witnessing their near choke vs. the Chargers today, I think they’re much weaker than I predicted at the beginning of the season. I hope the Pats lose both of those games.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
If they do
I’m convinced it’ll be through no fault of their own. What an ugly day of football this was, overall.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Let this be an example to Jepp
on how to go on your opponents’ site, after losing to them, with class!
One other thing.
Jepp will not be banned here.
But, if one of us went on DN with the same whine, they almost certainly would be. :)
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Agreed.
I did something similar a couple weeks ago, joining The Only Colors and posting this: http://www.theonlycolors.com/2010/10/2/1726936/afterglow-thread-michigan-state-34-wisconsin-24#48318323
You can't be serious, man! You cannot be serious! His foot was on the line! It was ON THE LINE! He was clearly out! How could you possibly call him in!?
"I'm going to award a point against you, Mr. OBrienSchofieldismyHero."
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 25, 2010 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I voted for Jones
I was really happy to see him make some of those tough, important catches he’s capable of making. really helped us out, I hope that builds his confidence. But O Line was probably the MVP. So nice to watch Rodgers play with time. I think he’ll get a couple games here now without an INT
I believe the game ball should go to...
the practice squad d-lineman. Wynn and Wilson looked very good all things considered. Other than that I say Clifton/the Line or Collins. Fun fact, look up Clifton’s career stats against Allen, good times. (I believe it’s 4 games 6 tackles either 0 or 1 sacks… baller)
I cannot believe how well Wynn did
It’s not that he played Pro Bowl caliber D, but he did his job quietly and well. Every time I saw him in on a tackle, I got a grin – way to go, man!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And CJ wilson
the other rookie Dlineman , 2nd on the team with 8 tackles. But Wynn had a 1 sack and 2 QB hurries and I think 6 tackles. not bad at all.
WARNING
If you head over to DN, you’ll see that they are all throwing a class-A bitchfit… God I love watching the viqueens implode! :)
Good things come to those who wait - except the Lions and Browns
by IdahoPackerBacker on Oct 25, 2010 12:03 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
You mean like when you can come on to APC and listen to the fans throwing a Class-A bitchfit when the Packers lose?
And as far as imploding goes…. shouldn’t your team have actually done something, like at the very least get to an NFC championship game before you start getting excited about the team that had beaten you 3 straight “imploding”/
I seem to remember a lot of "imploding coming from the Packers side the last few seasons. But I guess a 4-3 record (which is exactly the same as that “horrid” Bears team) is something to crow about, right?
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Uhhhh
I’d have to say no…..ya we may disagree with some refs calls but the folks at DN are bitchin that the refs are the ONLY reason they lost….
Good things come to those who wait - except the Lions and Browns
by IdahoPackerBacker on Oct 25, 2010 12:23 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes, and had the Vikings come back it would have been all about how Clay Matthews was being held on every play and the referees were letting the Viking DB's get away with murder.
The “bitching” here would have been the same.
The Vikes would have been given NO credit for the win and all the crying (I’m still amazed that Packer fans STILL haven’t gotten over it yet) over Brett Favre would still be going on.
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions
But that didn't happen...
So stop lecturing us on how to be “fans.” We get it. The Packers won, the Vikings didn’t. Brett Favre is not here, we have Aaron Rodgers. Again, we don’t need your soapbox speech. The Vikings are a very talented team that just can’t become complete, and we beat them at a good time. There were a lot of no calls in this game, both ways.
Now continue with your “moral superiority” jive somewhere else…
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
+5
Good things come to those who wait - except the Lions and Browns
by IdahoPackerBacker on Oct 25, 2010 12:41 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Nothing about my writing is "soapbox", friend.
I just made a comment about Packer fans congratulating Viking fans coming over here and being gracious in defeat yet there are many Packer fans on here handling victory in a very ungracious way.
Sorry if it feels like someone is taking the “moral superiority” stance to you. Or maybe typing that is the only way you can reconcile so many people celebrating a last second victory over a team that has beaten you 3 times in a row since Favre went over.
I guess whatever it takes, right?
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions
There have been some Packer trolls...yes.
But last year during both losses, we encountered them over here as well. So yes, you look as though you are trying to lecture us on how to take a loss, win, or whatever. We get it, you don’t like the people here. Fine we get it!
Just say your peace instead of trolling. And everything you wrote is “soapbox,” “moral superiority,” and feigning some outrage. You do this every time you come here, and nothing you say is anything of substance to our team. It is usually just bashing Packer fans and generally acting like a big douche.
I don’t care about the past so much, well maybe those Super Bowl trophies, but we won tonight and that is pretty much all that matters…
So whatever you want to make up, right?
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Why do Vikes fans act like winning the past 3 was such an amazing feat?
I normally don’t comment on anything (I usually just stop by when I wanna kill some time and catch up on the pack), but after seeing/hearing something about the Vikes winning the last 3 in a row for the billionth time this week (I live in the Twin Cities so you can imagine the crap I get for being a Packers fan) I had to say something. Why do Vikings fans find winning 3 in a row against the Pack so impressive. That equals a season sweep and a season split, which as far as I’m concerned hardly counts as domination over any team. Now if you have sweeps of a team across multiple seasons you can start to make claims about dominating them, but if your honest sweeping a team one season and splitting with them the year before isn’t really anything that special (yeah it’s nice, but probably not something to brag about as much as Vikings fans have been, particularly when they still didn’t really win anything of consequence other then the division because of it).
by JJ Hardy on Oct 25, 2010 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
You can't be serious, right? You don't understand why Vikings fans would be "celebrating"? Typical of a Packer fan.
The only thing that makes those 3 wins and 1 loss significant is Brett Favre. That’s what this is all about. And all the bitching, moaning and hand-wringing that Packer fans have done over the 3 straight losses to the Vikings and Favre should tell you all you need to know.
A season split, blah, blah blah…… whatever you want to call it, the Vikings have owned the Pack since Favre arrived and that’s what it was all about.
Easier to figure out now?
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions
We don't understand celebrating three wins in a row
Unless they’re divisional playoff, conference championship, and Super Bowl. Which is something the Vikings fans have not experienced, so they must celebrate what they can.
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 12:55 AM CDT up reply actions
And much like Celtic fans, Packer fans come off even worse than "never-wases". You're "has-beens".
You do realize that the Packers have won exactly ONE Super Bowl title since 1968, right?
That would be 1 championship in 42 seasons. And the one you got was with the current QB of the Vikings.
Just another in a list of fans still crowing about ancient history as teams keep passing them by in relevance.
If anything you should thank Favre for keeping the Packers relevant these past 2 seasons. This year ou’re just another team in the middle of the pack at right around .500, friend.
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Because unlike any other wins
The Super Bowl winner is always remembered. It cannot be taken away. And I thank Favre for helping Reggie White win us that Super Bowl. But I don’t see how Favre has made the Packers relevant the last two years. Parity has made everyone relevant the last two years. Am I right Chiefs fans?
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Like I wrote, Favre has made you relevant because you're part of HIS story.
You got thumped 3 times in a row by his new team.
Packer fans incessant whining about how he “betrayed” you (my jilted, sad ex-girlfriend analogy fits perfectly here) and desperate hopes to defeat him and the Vikings is GREAT theatre.
Face it, you’re 2nd fiddle in his show. Would a .500 team like the Packers be getting as much pub this season if Favre didn’t play you twice this year again?
Puh-leeze.
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:14 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't care if our team gets publicity
I want wins, baby! The NFL is, believe it or not, more than just “Favre’s show.”
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:19 AM CDT up reply actions
How come you are not over at the Vikings blog telling them how not to act when things don't go their way?
Favre is a Viking. They just lost to the Packers. They seem to believe that lack of flags was a reason paired with poor officiating. They are the ones actually doing it.
Hypocrisy served nicely with a side of lunacy…
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 1:22 AM CDT up reply actions
I would check your facts again
See the Vikings with Brett Farve have only played the Vikings three times period. If you are including the “three times in a row” theory then that first of the three times Farve played in NY at the time. You know when he was sending pics of his junk to sideline reporters.
I know those petty things like facts get in the way of a nice point you are trying to make, but I just wanted to point that out for you.
by PackApologist on Oct 25, 2010 1:37 AM CDT up reply actions
That's the umpteenth time you got this wrong
We got thumped two times in a row by his team last year. The last loss before that was Tarvaris Jackson and a stupid missed extra point from Mason Crosby.
Don't confuse him with the facts.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 25, 2010 7:06 AM CDT up reply actions
I...I don't even know where to begin
If you want to delve into history, I’ll put the Pack’s 3-1 record in Super Bowls up against the Vikings’ record in same any time.
You do know that teams experience both good and bad years, and generally in equal measure, right?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
This guy is hilarious
and not just because of his hackneyed, unoriginal,cliched nametag.
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes, that was petty and cheap-shottish of me
But given his signature line contrasted with his actions I thought it quite fitting. Oh, delicious irony!
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions
And I agree with you. If we're talking about ANCIENT HISTORY.
Like I wrote, it’s always laughable for people on the outside to watch a fanbase that has essentially it’s entire success platform (Championships) tied up in ancient history (LYNDON JOHNSON was the president when the Packers “salad days” were happening! LOL!) and yet they still try to make it sound like they’re relevant in the present day.
It’s all about a little perspective, friend.
"Remember kids......... petty and cheap shot-ish doesn't make you a true fan, it just makes you petty and cheap shot-ish."
by Themanthemyththelegend on Oct 25, 2010 1:22 AM CDT up reply actions
As is Favre is history with us...
He is not on our team, so we shouldn’t have to hold him up as some god. Thanks for clearing that up! So which version of history is it? Would love to see how you try to rationalize this one.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 1:25 AM CDT up reply actions
The Egyptians are ancient history
The Packers are quite recent by comparison.
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions
It is all
equally part of NFL history.
Tell me, do you celebrate Independance Day?
Or is what happened then ‘ancient history’, and so not worth your time and bother, because it happened before you were born?
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Fine, let's talk recent history
As you’ve pointed out, in this particular rivalry, the Packers are now 1-3 against the Vikings in their last 4 games. That doesn’t reflect well upon the Packers, and it reflects even more poorly when you think that 2 of those losses were orchestrated by our previous QB. I can’t change that.
What I can do is celebrate being 1-0 in our last 1 game vs. the Vikings and then get all misty-eyed about 1967, 1968, and 1997 and hope that we can build a team in the near future strong enough to compete with those guys who were playing when LBJ (with a minor side-order of Bill Clinton) was president.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Oct 25, 2010 1:30 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Anythings better than
being a douchebag Lakers fan…sort of like being a fan of Pro wrestling….basketball and wrestling both having predetermined outcomes and all…
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose : it's how drunk you get.
So we can't celebrate beating the Vikings yesterday?
We are so fortunate to have you here to point out these things. If you like, in future, you can come by and tell us how to act after every game. Oh wait, that would be a little too much snobbishness.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 25, 2010 7:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Favre with the Jets in 2008
You no remember?
Exactly
Only two have been with Favre, and the previous was a season split like I said. It hardly seems dominant. If the Packers win at the dome (pushing their record against the Vikings to 3-3 in the post-Favre era) do those three straight wins still mean domination? It is just a ridiculous argument. As far as them only winning one Super Bowl since 1968 that’s true, but that’s one more then the Vikes (they also played for another and had regular playoff appearances), so as far as I’m concerned in my 22 years I’ve gotten to watch a pretty damn successful football team. Yes, I give Favre credit for helping us achieve that. At the same time he’s been a colossal tool since leaving and went to a rival, so I’m pretty sure I have the right to be annoyed with him. Finally, since you decided to bring up this year, yes we’re sitting right around .500 which looks a lot better then slumming it at 2-4.
by JJ Hardy on Oct 25, 2010 1:13 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
if the o-line can play like this next week, I think we'll win
our D, when healthy, will always keep us in the game. I think Jenkins and Pickett will be ready to go next week, and hopefully Harris and Bigby can suit up as well.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 25, 2010 12:05 AM CDT reply actions
Health at this point is our biggest issue...
I think the other problems will work their way out if we start to get players healthy. I can say that I look forward to a bye week.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree.
the Jets offense isn’t as explosive as teh Vikings, but Sanchez doesn’t turn the ball over. We should be able to blitz a lot since Sanchez doesn’t take that many chances down field. Woodson will probably cover Edwards and Williams will stick with Holmes. Should be a great game.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 25, 2010 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Sanchez will start turning the ball over soon
not everyone’s Joe Flacco
4 hours 5 minutes? Is that all? Buehrle coulda pitched three CGs and the bottom of the 14th in Houston by then. FTMFYITA! - RWShow
Sure glad that bye week
was’t back in week four. :)
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Funny thing here...
…they are mad that Mathews removed his helmet on that one play WHERE THE VIKING PLAYER SHOVED TWO HANDS ACROSS HIS FACE. OHHH so the refs should call a penalty on Mathews for throwing off his helmet but NOT on the Viking who shoved his hands up Mathews face, for the FIFTH penalty on Mathews that wasn’t called?
HAHHAHAHAHAHHA they are INSANE.
Yeah
I think by that point Matthews was just pissed off that they were mugging him on literally every play without getting called for penalties. If a guy keeps shoving your helmet off your face, you’d take it off too. Nothing like the Vikings resorting to goon tactics to stop the NFL’s best pass rusher.
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 25, 2010 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Amen...
Nowhere do you see Matthews “ripping off” his helmet…my hell don’t they get how ridiculous that sounds?
Good things come to those who wait - except the Lions and Browns
by IdahoPackerBacker on Oct 25, 2010 12:09 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah
I’m surprised 3 didn’t get a penalty, he ran half way across the filed.
by bigbill992001 on Oct 25, 2010 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Truth to tell
I was calling for a flag on Matthews for that. Complete BS for him to lose his shit like that.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I think he's got to get a better fitting helmet
That’s what I was calling for on that replay.
Towlieppan: "You wanna throw high?"
I had a different view on it
What I saw looked more like CMIII’s facemask was grabbed and he simply twisted out of his helmet to make a play. But, maybe all that shouting at the TV about the missed holding calls on the Claymaker distorted my vision.
Mike McCarthy:
Brandon’s a good football player. He doesn’t get the ball enough. I agree with you. But he ran it hard.
Umm…..isn’t that YOUR call Mike??
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 25, 2010 12:05 AM CDT reply actions
OH FFS!?!?!
Did he really say that?1?!
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions
It's on Packers.com
in text form too LOL
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 25, 2010 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions
lol I average a least 6 face palms a game with McCarthy and his decision making.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 25, 2010 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions
My facepalms
are saved for Nate McMillan and Scott Skiles…
You can't be serious, man! You cannot be serious! His foot was on the line! It was ON THE LINE! He was clearly out! How could you possibly call him in!?
"I'm going to award a point against you, Mr. OBrienSchofieldismyHero."
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 25, 2010 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
“He doesn’t get the ball enough. I agree with you.”
Well then goddammit do something about it lol!
Good things come to those who wait - except the Lions and Browns
by IdahoPackerBacker on Oct 25, 2010 12:11 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
...
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 25, 2010 7:10 AM CDT up reply actions
haaaaaahahahaha
That is a GENIOUS quote! oh man…a head coach lamenting about his starting RB not getting the ball enough. Awesome.
If it were Childress it would make sense.
“I really think Brett needs to get the ball in AP’s hands more, and throw a few swing passes to Girlheart.”
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Fun and also telling fact
This is the third straight year the Packers have started 4-3. The only difference is this year, we’re only one game out of the best record in the conference.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
Watching those Browns-Saints highlights again
I can’t believe that defensive lineman had TWO pick 6’s. That is absolutely insane.
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 25, 2010 12:19 AM CDT reply actions
He's actually an OLB
for the Browns, who run a 3-4 I believe.
Still, that’s insane.
You can't be serious, man! You cannot be serious! His foot was on the line! It was ON THE LINE! He was clearly out! How could you possibly call him in!?
"I'm going to award a point against you, Mr. OBrienSchofieldismyHero."
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 25, 2010 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions
two pick 6's for ANYONE against Drew Brees
is insane
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 25, 2010 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions
he didn't look like an OLB
looked kind of chunky
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 25, 2010 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions
he's one of those "tweeners"
He started out as a defensive end. One of those quick, slender DE’s and was converted into an OLB. But yeah, still looks bulky
by PackFaninFL on Oct 25, 2010 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions
He played for us
for a year or 2 a while back.
I think I remember that
Didn’t amount to crap then, though. One of those “We cut him? ’Bout time…” sorta stories.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Does anyone else think that if McCarthy hadn't taken the ball out of Rodgers hands on the last drive...
…. the Vikings never would have gotten the chance to cook up a last minute miracle? I’m not ripping the second 4th down call (and if the refs hadn’t called the play prematurely, Kuhn would have made it), but there was a whole lot of ineffectual running on that drive. Should have never come to that last drive.
BCB free since 8/24/10 and happier for it.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Oct 25, 2010 12:23 AM CDT reply actions
I think that second 4th down was just an atrocious call.
But I see where you are going with that and part of me says you want the ball in your best players hand, but another part just says run the fkn clock.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions
I would have went with Clifton
if he were listed. Big difference compared to last year. Considering I was thinking he was just about done a few weeks ago, it’s a very good sign to see him play so well.
You know what?
After tonight, nothing else really matters anymore. We beat the Vikings; that’s what’s important.
So epic. I’ll do the Open Thread tomorrow night if necessary.
Good night, people.
You can't be serious, man! You cannot be serious! His foot was on the line! It was ON THE LINE! He was clearly out! How could you possibly call him in!?
"I'm going to award a point against you, Mr. OBrienSchofieldismyHero."
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 25, 2010 12:27 AM CDT reply actions
Anyone else thing 9-7 wins the North?
"But we all know that games aren't played on paper...they are played by little men inside our TV sets." --Kenny Mayne
by dishingoutdimes on Oct 25, 2010 12:32 AM CDT reply actions
It's possible,
but we have to hold ourselves to a higher standard than that.
You can't be serious, man! You cannot be serious! His foot was on the line! It was ON THE LINE! He was clearly out! How could you possibly call him in!?
"I'm going to award a point against you, Mr. OBrienSchofieldismyHero."
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 25, 2010 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I sort of think 9-7 could win any division in the NFC still
I do not have a handle on this season at all
Drat, from DN
meh, let Wisconsin have the Packers
God knows they have nothing else
Huh. Guess the Badgers suck, huh?
You can't be serious, man! You cannot be serious! His foot was on the line! It was ON THE LINE! He was clearly out! How could you possibly call him in!?
"I'm going to award a point against you, Mr. OBrienSchofieldismyHero."
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 25, 2010 12:39 AM CDT reply actions
Last I checked
The Twins got eliminated in the first round by the Yankees (again). So what exactly do they have on Wisconsin?
Those are pains that dig so deep!
Next year :)
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 1:02 AM CDT up reply actions
I think there are many Twins/Packers fans
I’m one too. And nothing pains me more to see the twins lose to the yankees or the packers fall to the vikings. …tonight was a good night
Nothing pains me more than seeing
the Packers lose to the Bears.
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Seriously though
I don’t mind the Twins, except when the play the Brewers (the game second game this past June in Minneapolis was EPIC). Just saying…I don’t get the guys point.
Hmm.
I was so much of a fan of the AL Brewers that I still can’t think of the Twins as anything but the enemy. Same goes for the Royals. Cubs/Packers for me :D
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
There are White Sox and Packers fans too.
Not just me either.
"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473
by NorthSidePaulie on Oct 25, 2010 1:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Packers have a very diverse and wide fan base.
Really strange, yet cool. My team interest are out in left field though so dont take my word for it.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 1:59 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm a Blackhawks and Packers fan....
and a lowly Mets fan…
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose : it's how drunk you get.
On another SBN site
We were getting into a “Which fans hate another team the most” discussion. Someone opined that Philles fans despised the Mets to an incredible degree. I demurred with the comment, “It’s hard to think of anybody hating the Mets more than Mets fans do.”
Sorry, dude.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Dodger and Giant fans
The guys at True Blue LA made a post whinning that they use to win championships back in the day and how if the Giants win then it will be bad for their bragging rights.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 2:27 AM CDT up reply actions
They have absolutely nothing to talk about
The Dodger Divorce taking the spotlight away from Joe Torre’s retirement tour is a fucking disgrace. As is their lack of championships with that manager and that young talent.
They should move back to Brooklyn where people at least appreciated them.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
We let them talk.
The team is in dissarray and we love it. All NL West teams look to be heading for broke except the Giants.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 2:36 AM CDT up reply actions
The Rockies have a passionate (if economically down-trending) fan base
Same with the D’backs. The Dodgers’ ticket and merch sales will keep them afloat in zombieland until 2020, which is the next time I expect them to contend for an NL West title, considering their recent past. That team is utterly boned. Look for them to be cellar-dwellers for the next 3 seasons.
At least the Padres will enjoy sweeping series from them. No one else should.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
You can't say next year
as a Twin fan… that’s the Cubs line
by Goldenarmadillo4 on Oct 25, 2010 3:29 AM CDT up reply actions
If y'all wanna pay the royalties for the phrase
We’re happy to accept the extra beer money.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Maybe if you get in the wild card
no chance in the division though ;)
4 hours 5 minutes? Is that all? Buehrle coulda pitched three CGs and the bottom of the 14th in Houston by then. FTMFYITA! - RWShow
I like the Twins also
but mostly don’t care for MLB.
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, the Badgers are winless.
Oh wait….
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 25, 2010 7:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Our team is awesome this year.
Two weeks ago, people expected we’d be 5-3. Instead, we’re 7-1 and looking up.
You can't be serious, man! You cannot be serious! His foot was on the line! It was ON THE LINE! He was clearly out! How could you possibly call him in!?
"I'm going to award a point against you, Mr. OBrienSchofieldismyHero."
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 25, 2010 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions
McCarthy finally learned how to call a god damn screen pass
I was kicking myself on our last defensive drive when we were rushing 3 and playing prevent. On 1st or 2nd and thirty I wish Capers could have mixed it up with an (not to sound cliche) exotic blitz.
by justinlewis on Oct 25, 2010 12:52 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Thank you!
Rec’d.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I voted for Bishop,
because he will go down in history as the last Packer to catch a game-winning touchdown pass from Favre! :D
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Unless, of course,
someone else on the D does it in Minneapolis next month. :)
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Vikes fans need to stop complaining about the
Quarless TD catch. Childress could have challenged it. He didn’t. End of story.
How can they complain about that?
By rule, 1 ass-cheek equals two feet. When I explained that to a very vociferous Viking fan in the bar, he thought about it for a second, agreed with me, and we did a shot together. Not tough.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Especially since
they all thought it was great that the ref blew his whistle early on the 2nd 4th and 1 and that we need to just suck it up and take it
by Goldenarmadillo4 on Oct 25, 2010 3:30 AM CDT up reply actions
I watched the first half of the game.
Then had to drive home for 4 hours. Glad to see we won the nail bitter tonight. I wish my teams would stop doing that to me.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 1:38 AM CDT reply actions
No ESPN Radio to listen to the rest of the game on?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Had no idea what station.
When i got back to where I know they were talking about every game.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 1:43 AM CDT up reply actions
The Packers 2010 season
has probably taken a few years off my life with all this damage to the heart.
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:41 AM CDT up reply actions
SF Giants plus Packers Football this year =
one very sad and damaged liver.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 1:43 AM CDT up reply actions
and the worst thing is
you can’t take aspirin for that!
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:44 AM CDT up reply actions
LOL
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 1:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Aspirin ain't a problem
It’s acetaminophen, naproxin, and ibuprofen that kill your liver. Aspirin just eats your stomach lining.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I keep on top of these things
Ain’t no such thing as dialysis for your liver, and lord knows I put mine through enough shit. Last thing I need on my headstone is: “He had a headache.”
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Oct 25, 2010 1:50 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That’s going to be my wifes also.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 1:57 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Damn....
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose : it's how drunk you get.
I'm rooting for the Giants
I liked they way they looked all year.
Great story.
"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473
by NorthSidePaulie on Oct 25, 2010 1:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Bunch of goofballs
that are playing their best ball at the right time. I love this team for so many reasons. Mainly Huff Daddy and our Rookie son of the Virgin catcher.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 2:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Buster Posey is a beast.
I think that dude is an amazing catcher. The thing I admire about him is that he played catcher in college (he was a SS) because they didn’t have one.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 2:04 AM CDT up reply actions
And picked it up like second nature. Sorry to bring Giants talk to APC. This has been a great weekend for me.
1. Got a much over due vacation with my wife and kids,
2. Giants go to the series,
3. Packers stop the losing streak by beating the Vikes and Favre at home.
Smells like…… victory.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 2:08 AM CDT up reply actions
LOL who cares!
At least you are talking about something positive! I wanted a Rangers/Giants World Series (sorry Yankees10), because I thought it would be nice to see something different.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 2:09 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm still a little bitter that Posey is a shoe-in for NLRoY
Because that’ll just push Starlin Castro that much further down. I anticipate a 4th place finish for him, after Posey, Heyward, and Strasburg. Hopefully, Colvin gets in the top 10, too.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
It will be
Heyward, Posey, Castro. Strasburg was good but got hurt. Castro is amazing. Heward gets it because he played the full year and more voters know him then Posey, even though I think Posey deserves it.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 2:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Ummm
If the voters don’t know who Posey is, they shouldn’t be voting. :)
But you are probably right, it will probably go to Heyward. I would rather it go to Posey because I believe catcher has a premium attached to position. That is how I would vote.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 25, 2010 2:18 AM CDT up reply actions
But all they think is
OMG East coast player he hit homerun first at bat NOM NOM NOM NOM ROTY!
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 2:25 AM CDT up reply actions
For the record
Starlin Castro also hit a HR in his first MLB AB. And it was against a division rival in their house, too.
6 RBI in MLB game #1 is a hard act to follow.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Heyward was good and got hurt, too
Only Posey and Castro played the entire season (well, after Castro got called up, that is). I’ll still put the Cubs’ platoon “I’ll play him when I damn well feel like it!” (thanks, Lou!) 20HR OF up against the Braves’ starting RF who managed 18 HRs between his trainer visits any day.
Bitter? Oh, a tad…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Posey was a call up also.
I don’t like it but Heyward will win it. The guy is good so at least it’s not a how could he win it sort of thing. Tough class this year, NL looks very much improved.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 2:29 AM CDT up reply actions
When did they call him up?
It seems that I’ve been hearing about him since June – is that about right?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I think so
He was on the team last year but for 16 gaes I think. They traded Molina and handed him the starter gig but he was called up before that.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 25, 2010 2:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, y'all *did* have the crappy Molina
Gotta remember, we Cubs fans have fond memories of rookie catchers that finish out seasons for us. We called up Geovany Soto in 2007, benched him in those playoffs, and then watched him win RoY in 2008. Good times.
Until the playoffs, of course.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Clifton
He HAS to be in this list. MUST. He was brilliant out there, Allen was a complete NF with the exception of crazy INT.
Viqueen fans, want some Wis. cheese with that whine?
At least they’ve stopped whning about the refs cheating for the Saints in the NFC championship game……..
Actually
the whining goes on. And they talk about not wanting cheese around here! Which pretty much explains why their sandwiches are always a little bland.
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 25, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Voted Bishop
But how bout some love for BJ and CJ holdin the Dline by themselves. I know they gave up a lot of yards to AD but they had some key plays toward the end.
4 DL, 3 LB is called the 4-3
3DL, 4LB is called the 3-4
2DL and 5LB is called the 2-5?
Can Capers run the 2-5?
He usually runs a 2-4-5 (our nickel formation). Don’t have any numbers or anything but if I had to guess, I’d say we’ve lined up in the 2-4-5 probably more than 50% of the time. I’d love to see more of our base defense but it’s hard to do that when you only have 2 or 3 DL healthy in the majority of your games.
by packallday555 on Oct 26, 2010 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
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