Recap: Packers Score Final 25 Points To Defeat Falcons, 25-14
by Brandon on Oct 9, 2011 11:47 PM CDT
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PrintAfter spotting the Falcons a 14-0 lead, the Green Bay Packers went on to score the final 6 points of the first half, and 19 unanswered points in the second half. What happened?
The Falcons started out with the ball and marched down the field 80 yards for a touchdown. After Ryan Grant fumbled on their first drive, the Falcons drove another 60 yards again for another touchdown. The big difference after those first two drives was that NT B.J. Raji was moved off the right defensive end spot and played more at nose tackle. I wasn't tracking plays, but I saw a lot more of DE C.J. Wilson instead of DE Ryan Pickett as the game went on. Whatever the reason, the Packers did a lot better job of holding the running lanes against RB Michael Turner and putting pressure on QB Matt Ryan. After the Falcons converted their first five 3rd down attempts, they failed to convert on their final six tries.
LT Marshall Newhouse and RT Derek Sherrod. After LT Chad Clifton left with a serious hamstring injury, Newhouse moved from right to left and rookie 1st rounder Sherrod played on the right. The Packers had problems in pass protection, LG T.J. Lang had a bad game against DT Corey Peters and even RG Josh Sitton had some struggles. Sherrod lined up against DE Ray Edwards who was largely quiet except for a late sack, and played well. Newhouse and C Scott Wells were the best lineman, and I don't recall either playing blowing a play.
WR Roddy White vs. CB Tramon Williams. White caught their first TD on a busted coverage (I've no idea where CB Charles Woodson was running to on that play) but mostly White had a quiet night as he struggled with a thigh injury. Williams wasn't his best either as his coverage is softer while he nurses a bruised shoulder. The injured players largely held each other in check.
With TE Jermichael Finley dropping a few passes, QB Aaron Rodgers (who had his usual monster game) got WR James Jones involved on a deep 70 yard touchdown bomb to take their first lead. Their second touchdown on an amazing catch-and-run by WR Greg Jennings put them up by eight points. They didn't run the ball a lot because the Falcons were biting so hard on the play action. They probably wouldn't have had much success on the ground under those circumstances anyway. I'd think against the Packers you'd be trying to invite them to run.
It didn't show up on the stat sheet but I was really impressed with how CB Sam Shields took WR Julio Jones out of the game. They had some success throwing to TE Tony Gonzalez, but they really needed Jones with White hobbled. Speaking of Gonzalez, S Charlie Peprah has struggled as the replacement for Nick Collins, but he made an outstanding tip ball to himself on a pass intended for Gonzalez that he intercepted. It was another great game for LB Desmond Bishop, who made plays in the backfield and also recorded the team's lone sack.
More on this game at The Falcoholic. Up next week is a home matchup against the winless Rams and there's a lot of good stuff on their team over at Turf Show Times.
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Rodgers in beast mode
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 9, 2011 11:48 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs
also some great quotes from Raji after the game:
Raji: “We have better players, we have better coaches, we’re a better team. Usually better teams win games. It’s definitely another dagger in their chests. They’ve been talking the whole offseason, they were talking before the game. We’re the champions. We play like champions. People who talk don’t get to where they want to go. With this team, it’s evident.”
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 9, 2011 11:49 PM CDT reply actions 9 recs
Jesus, that's brutal.
Badgers? Getting it done.
Packers? Already got it done.
Brewers? Getting it done in a big way.
Blackhawks? About to get it done again.
Sports are fun lately.
he was just getting started
“They have a long way to go,” Raji said of being a Packers rival. "For it to be a rivalry, you have to win meaningful games. They’re just another opponent. They have a long way to go.
“I wouldn’t talk like this, but when people don’t respect you, I don’t take it lying down. Those people don’t respect us, so in turn I’m not going to give them any respect.”
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 10, 2011 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
Well....
the next game with them should be interesting…..
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Oct 10, 2011 1:03 AM CDT up reply actions
That's so awesome
Thank you Raji for saying it.
by Charlie Kelly on Oct 10, 2011 6:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Rude Atlanta Fans
My girlfriend, daughter, and I went to the Atlanta game last year. They won by a field goal that we gave them. You’d think these people had won the Superbowl! They were rude, obnoxious, and not good hosts at all! I will never go there for a ball game again. I don’t have any respect for them, their team or their city. The Packers proved that the better team won yesterday, if Ryan hadn’t fumbled the ball we may have won by more, but I will definitely take the win! PACKERS RULE!!!
by biggun33 on Oct 10, 2011 6:40 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
also I voted for Rodgers
but how is Crosby not on that list for POTG?
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 9, 2011 11:50 PM CDT reply actions 8 recs
Got to rec this
I was going to ask the same thing. I voted Jones, but if Crosby was an option I would of voted for him. He was basically our offense for three quarters and kept us in the game.
by PackApologist on Oct 9, 2011 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, one kickoff return, 4-4 on field goals
Including the 57-yarder, why he isn’t there is a mystery
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 10, 2011 12:00 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yup
I’m abstaining from the vote because of this. Next I might go through some tea into the Mississippi if things don’t get resolved…
That'll be quite the tea drinking session!
I already told you! I deal with the god damn receivers so the linebackers don’t have to! I have coverage skills; I’m good at covering people! Can’t you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people?!
How is there no Crosby option in the poll?
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by Speedy_McEachern on Oct 9, 2011 11:52 PM CDT reply actions
5-0
they will drop a game at some point, but it sure as hell wasnt going to be tonight
I was wrong.
I predicted that they’d drop this game. oh well. guess I can’t be right all the time.
RR: "Nyjer can't talk right now"
Reporter 1: "What about T-Plush?"
RR: "Nope, he can't come out either"
Reporter 2: "What about Tony Tombstone?"
RR: "I'm sorry, he's not here today?"
Reporter 3: "Is T-Clutch here today?"
RR: "All variations of the baseball player known to be called Nyjer Morgan are currently in my office serving a time-out. He won't be available until he calms down a bit."
Reporter 4: "Can we talk to his helmet?"
---RR slaps his head and moans.
by Nels Winkler on Oct 9, 2011 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
In Vegas,
more money is lost betting on streaks to end than on anything else.
Badgers? Getting it done.
Packers? Already got it done.
Brewers? Getting it done in a big way.
Blackhawks? About to get it done again.
Sports are fun lately.
In trading we say..
the trend is your friend..
I love wins. Wins are good for the soul.- Barry Alvarez Sep 25, 2005
We expect to win.- Ted Thompson July 28, 2011
I thought the same thing about the first touchdown, Woodson was somewhat in proximity
Though not super close, then came in for no explainable reason instead of reacting to the ball and having a chance to break up/intercept the lob by Ryan. Also it’s hard to pick one defender who had a great game that stuck out so that leaves Rodgers or Crosby getting the game MVP, but the defense as a unit was fantastic today
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 9, 2011 11:59 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I think he was taking a chance, saw Ryan about to get hit and didn't expect a good throw.
I already told you! I deal with the god damn receivers so the linebackers don’t have to! I have coverage skills; I’m good at covering people! Can’t you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people?!
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 10, 2011 12:02 AM CDT reply actions
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me..
I love it that there are so many Christians on the Packers
I love wins. Wins are good for the soul.- Barry Alvarez Sep 25, 2005
We expect to win.- Ted Thompson July 28, 2011
At the risk of starting a war here
I will say that a player who thinks God “let us have a good game” doesn’t really understand Christianity all that well.
by Danwood on Oct 10, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
totally agree.
I love wins. Wins are good for the soul.- Barry Alvarez Sep 25, 2005
We expect to win.- Ted Thompson July 28, 2011
you know you have a great offense when fans of the opposition are praising their defense for holding the Packers to "only" 25 points haha
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 10, 2011 12:06 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Especially since we lost BOTH of our starting tackles
Yeesh I wish we didn’t have to go to the next man up philosophy so much year in and year out.
by PackApologist on Oct 10, 2011 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions
well hopefully Bulaga is back next week
I was very impressed by Newhouse again and Sherrod as well, great experience was gained by them tonight.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 10, 2011 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The interesting question is who will start where?
I know this is a bit quick, but let’s assume that Cliffy is out for the year….
Who starts and where? Do we get Bulaga back in the line up and then move him to the left side? Do we put him back to the right where he’s been great and then move Newhouse to the left where he was pretty good tonight? Do we go for the long shot of Sherrod at left…..or right like he played tonight?
It will be might interesting.
by PackApologist on Oct 10, 2011 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
My preference
If we have Clifton out for a while, I’d like to see Bulaga go back to his accustomed RT spot (no reason to disrupt multiple spots), and give Newhouse a chance at LT. His performance tonight seems to merit the chance and the coaches seem to have him higher (for now) on the charts than Sherrod.
However, Sherrod looked better tonight than he did to me much of the preseason.
Yeah I think it's Newhouse at LT and Bulaga at RT
I know Sherrod is a 1st round pick and all but Newhouse is very obviously not a Rookie and Sherrod didn’t look bad but is a rookie. When Cliffy retires I’m not even sure Sherrod beats Newhouse if develops like a 1st roundpick, so far Newhouse only seems to get beat by a good speed rush and I’m spite of the two sacks last week he looks really good, the only play I saw him get beat on today Lang got beat worse inside of him
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 10, 2011 6:39 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I agree
I don’t like the idea of one injury disrupting several spots on the line. I think continuity is very important on the O-Line, so putting Bulaga back at RT where he’s been for over a year would be my preference. I wouldn’t be livid if they put him at LT, it’s just my preference.
by Some Guy Named Gabbo on Oct 10, 2011 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah.
We have St. Louis and @Minnesota coming up to the BYE week. Hoping they can get healthy coming out of that. Clifton hurt is a little worrisome.
That dog just won't hunt.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 10, 2011 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
The Vikes will be a tough test without Cliffy
Allen and Robison are actually playing pretty good so far this year. If the Vikings were able together two halves of football (I know big if) then they could be some trouble for us defensively with a gimpy line.
by PackApologist on Oct 10, 2011 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but what else do they have?
Gameplan to stop AP and let them throw? :)
That dog just won't hunt.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 10, 2011 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Robison is playing great this season,
but I’m wondering if he’s looking a little better than he really is. I mentioned it in the 2nd half thread yesterday, but I feel like Ray Edwards looked like a damn good DE there due to Jared Allen. Opponents are always going to plan their blocking schemes around taking care of 69. With that attention being paid to the other side, Ray Edwards was able to make plays. This year he goes to ATL, where there is no dominant end opposite him, and he becomes something of a nonfactor.
I think Robison is quite good, and this hypothetical means nothing because he does play with Allen, but I wonder if he’d struggle elsewhere too.
by Some Guy Named Gabbo on Oct 10, 2011 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Robert Quinn is no joke in the Rams 4-3 D, and neither is Chris Long.
Make no mistake, we’re going to get tested this weekend…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 10, 2011 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions
The Offence will have a tough test to put up big numbers against that defence, but the Packers defence should have a field day against an offence that struggles running the ball and had little in the way of an aerial attack.
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Rodgers has done well this year,
So although he may struggle a little more than he has so far this year, I still expect him to put up a 300-yard game or be close to it.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 10, 2011 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions
i would be okay with sitting Bulaga and not pushing the envelope
We’re facing a very undermanned St. Louis team this week. Their ends aren’t bad, probably as good as the Falcons minus Abraham, so I think we should be okay.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
The problem is if we do then EDS is the only O-line backup
That might be an even bigger problem then just having the inexperience at T
by PackApologist on Oct 10, 2011 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions
We could have Bulaga active
Just not play him unless there is an emergency.
That's what I was thinking
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
yeah, but more confidence in the two young guns we got.
didn’t totally lock ‘em down, but they’ll be a big part of our future.
RR: "Nyjer can't talk right now"
Reporter 1: "What about T-Plush?"
RR: "Nope, he can't come out either"
Reporter 2: "What about Tony Tombstone?"
RR: "I'm sorry, he's not here today?"
Reporter 3: "Is T-Clutch here today?"
RR: "All variations of the baseball player known to be called Nyjer Morgan are currently in my office serving a time-out. He won't be available until he calms down a bit."
Reporter 4: "Can we talk to his helmet?"
---RR slaps his head and moans.
by Nels Winkler on Oct 10, 2011 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions
tweets from Finley after the game:
JermichaelF88 Jermichael Finley
Up & Down night, but guess what we are 5-0. #YOTTO
1 Team 1 Goal. #YOTTODos
I G’tee Im going to get back working on the details.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 10, 2011 12:07 AM CDT reply actions
Humble Pie
I think a dose of humility for Finley was in order. He’s a fantastic talent and I sure hope TT finds a way to sign him long term, but Finley could use a slice of humble pie for the little he’s accomplished in three plus seasons so far. Team first, J Mike.
Nitschke never wore an earring!
by Packer Pete on Oct 10, 2011 7:49 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I don't want to ruin anybody's post win elation
but I don’t think the Falcons are that good of a team. I don’t think they’ll make the playoffs. it’s certainly a big win because all conference wins are humongous, but this is kind of a mediocre opponent. No offense to the Falcons. I like the guys on the team, I just don’t think they’re very good.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
by jobe on Oct 10, 2011 12:11 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
I'm not saying you're wrong here,
But I think the Falcons have a bit of a reputation after winning the NFC’s #1 seed last year. So a win over them, especially in their house, is huge because it provides a psychological boost to the Packers that they can go on the road and defeat a quality opponent from last year.
Also, remember, the Packers lost in Atlanta during the regular season last November. So that game is now no longer an issue for playing the Falcons.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 10, 2011 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions
The Falcons are pretty damn good in that dome.
So let’s just win home field so we don’t have to worry about going to someone else’s home.
That dog just won't hunt.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 10, 2011 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions
The contenders for home field/first round bye IMO:
The 49er’s: Not a great team, but should rack up alot of wins in the NFC West
The Saints: The second best team in the NFC, better than the 49er’s, but with a tougher schedule.
The Lions: They’re good, we figured they would be at the beginning of the season, but #1 seed good.
The Giants: No disrespect to the Redskins, but I can’t include them, not while being QB’ed by Rex Grossman. If the Giants get reasonably healthy, they could win twelve games, they have that kind of talent.
It’s not a great field IMO. Home field advantage, is the Packers’ to lose.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
Let's win the division first
Really it’s going to be the Saints or the winners of the NFCN. The rest of the teams are going to have some sort of drop off as the season goes on.
by PackApologist on Oct 10, 2011 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Damn, that would be nice to win the division, wouldn't it?
For all that A-Rod has accomplished, he still has never won the NFC north as a starter.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
Both of those things clearly mean he isn't an elite QB - Skip Bayless/Colin Cowherd
Can’t believe I haven’t heard that from them yet.
Angelo: Right….so anyways Jay, I’m sure you understand that we needed to make this move and I wanna wish you the best of luck.
Cutler: (Swoops bangs out of eyes by throwing his head back) Whatever, I don’t need this team or you.
/Leaves in a huff
//Writes bad poetry on his blog
Grossman: What the fuck is Wilford Brimley’s problem?
by Packers3485 on Oct 10, 2011 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Nah....
Cowherd is firmly attached to Rodgers ballsack now. He was spewing some vitriol at Favre this week for attacking ARod
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Oct 10, 2011 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah Cowherd loves Rodgers now haha
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 10, 2011 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah he did a complete 180...
That dog just won't hunt.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 10, 2011 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Thats what happens....
when ARod facepwns you on your own show.
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Oct 10, 2011 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Can I cattle-prod him off of the Rodgers bandwagon?
Seriously, he can go f*** himself.
by mike_o on Oct 10, 2011 1:18 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
So is Aaron Rodgers.
The Falcons are pretty damn good in that dome.
Just sayin’.
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by NorthStarr on Oct 10, 2011 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Give the team some credit
As a couple of posters have noted, the Falcons are doubly tough to beat at home. This is only their second or so loss in the regular season there in the last two or three years. The crowd was into it for at least three quarters and the Falcons have talent. The main problem is that they also spuddered out….which many teams are doing here this year.
Really I just chalk it up to flukey lock-outness.
by PackApologist on Oct 10, 2011 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
The Falcons have a lot slightly above average to good talent,
though nobody you can call great.
Still, I love the way this team plays indoors. Makes me think back to the days when we thought the Packers couldn’t win in domes, because Brent played so damn poorly in them.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
by jobe on Oct 10, 2011 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's true he really was rattled in them
It just goes to show what a thinking man’s QB Rodgers has become. Man the dude is a beast and can just take over games like few QB’s in the league right now.
by PackApologist on Oct 10, 2011 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
He seriously is filling the void Peyton Manning left this season.
Just be the QB who can take over games in Jordan-esque fashion. (Is it wrong to invoke Jordan? Will the karma gods get me on this?)
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
Yes
It’s in the Packers fan by-laws that one may never invoke, nor reference in a positive light, a Chicago sports hero.
I put the team on my back!!!!!
by Packattack88 on Oct 10, 2011 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
you sir, are completely correct
RR: "Nyjer can't talk right now"
Reporter 1: "What about T-Plush?"
RR: "Nope, he can't come out either"
Reporter 2: "What about Tony Tombstone?"
RR: "I'm sorry, he's not here today?"
Reporter 3: "Is T-Clutch here today?"
RR: "All variations of the baseball player known to be called Nyjer Morgan are currently in my office serving a time-out. He won't be available until he calms down a bit."
Reporter 4: "Can we talk to his helmet?"
---RR slaps his head and moans.
by Nels Winkler on Oct 10, 2011 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Not even Blackhawk ones? :(
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There's not too much denying that Toews is a MONSTER.
I still get a little amped up thinking about the shorthanded goal from his knees against Vancouver last year to send it to OT. And if Sharp goes an inch higher or lower on his shot a little later…
Badgers? Getting it done.
Packers? Already got it done.
Brewers? Getting it done in a big way.
Blackhawks? About to get it done again.
Sports are fun lately.
I'd like to request an exception...
..for Chicago White Sox heroes. I don’t think there’s an abiding Wisconsin sports hate for my Chisox like there is for the Bears or Cubs or even Bulls.
That said, while the Dick Allens and Frank Thomases and Carlton Fisks and Mark Buehrles are great players, they really aren’t Jordan caliber great…
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by NorthSidePaulie on Oct 10, 2011 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
The Sox were a rival prior to '92.
Never forgive. Never forget.
Badgers? Getting it done.
Packers? Already got it done.
Brewers? Getting it done in a big way.
Blackhawks? About to get it done again.
Sports are fun lately.
by Tepo6688 on Oct 10, 2011 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Might have considered giving it to Crosby if he was an option.
Gave it to Aaron instead. This team needs him.
All is vanity.
Quite the comeback tonight!
Gotta go with Aaron Rodgers after what he did tonight.
I have a question … when was the last time the Packers overcame a 14-point deficit on the road?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 10, 2011 12:16 AM CDT reply actions
many moons
Hell the last time they were down by this much was was when Favre was beating the Pack back in 09….and that was a lost cause night. It’s got to be 3-5 years ago at least.
by PackApologist on Oct 10, 2011 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm thinking a monday nighter in Jacksonville in '01.
Down 21-7, won 28-21. Can anybody confirm this? Should I do it myself?
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
Wisconsin vs. St. louis double does this week
Brewers and Cards all throughout the week and Packers-Rams on Sunday. If only the Badgers were playing the Missouri Tigers.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
ugh.
we better just kick all thier asses.
RR: "Nyjer can't talk right now"
Reporter 1: "What about T-Plush?"
RR: "Nope, he can't come out either"
Reporter 2: "What about Tony Tombstone?"
RR: "I'm sorry, he's not here today?"
Reporter 3: "Is T-Clutch here today?"
RR: "All variations of the baseball player known to be called Nyjer Morgan are currently in my office serving a time-out. He won't be available until he calms down a bit."
Reporter 4: "Can we talk to his helmet?"
---RR slaps his head and moans.
by Nels Winkler on Oct 10, 2011 8:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Rodgers
guys on the radio (not the Packer network) gave it to Newhouse/Sherrod but I gotta go Rodgers. Some of those throws he made on the run are just unfair, no one else in the league can do that, and you can’t stop it. The backup OTs played well, Sam Shields was awesome, Crosby was great, James Jones balled out… just an all-around great effort and really they could hand out many game balls.
Hell you can give one to Mike McCarthy for how awesome of a job he did and even Capers for making the adjustments on defense.
Just a great game
REPORTER: What do you think is happening to the team?
MICHAEL RAY RICHARDSON: The ship be sinking.
REPORTER: How far can it sink?
MICHAEL RAY RICHARDSON: Sky's the limit.
by uofmike on Oct 10, 2011 12:23 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
i wonder what dom capers would make of the talent in philly
unlike a shiity o-line coach.
RR: "Nyjer can't talk right now"
Reporter 1: "What about T-Plush?"
RR: "Nope, he can't come out either"
Reporter 2: "What about Tony Tombstone?"
RR: "I'm sorry, he's not here today?"
Reporter 3: "Is T-Clutch here today?"
RR: "All variations of the baseball player known to be called Nyjer Morgan are currently in my office serving a time-out. He won't be available until he calms down a bit."
Reporter 4: "Can we talk to his helmet?"
---RR slaps his head and moans.
by Nels Winkler on Oct 10, 2011 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions
I voted Rodgers
but if there was a Newhouse selection I would’ve chosen it. Until the emergency tackle shift solidified, Rodgers didn’t look very comfortable or effective and the game was definitely in doubt.
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by NorthSidePaulie on Oct 10, 2011 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
And I agree with uofmike
We have to give mad props to the MM coaching job last night too.
"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473
by NorthSidePaulie on Oct 10, 2011 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
At some point, you need to make the poll "Other than Rodgers, who was the MVP"
Because the way he’s playing, I don’t know if he’ll ever not win the vote. (Though I think J-Mike might have won it for his 3 TD game.) I would have voted for Crosby on this one though, because lets face it, how many times are we going to be able to vote for a kicker? I think I voted for Masthay for one of the games against the Bears at the end of last year, but that’s it.
Angelo: Right….so anyways Jay, I’m sure you understand that we needed to make this move and I wanna wish you the best of luck.
Cutler: (Swoops bangs out of eyes by throwing his head back) Whatever, I don’t need this team or you.
/Leaves in a huff
//Writes bad poetry on his blog
Grossman: What the fuck is Wilford Brimley’s problem?
by Packers3485 on Oct 10, 2011 12:29 AM CDT reply actions 7 recs
Yeah, I say take Rodgers out of every MVP Vorting
unless go goes for 375 or more and throws 2 TDs or more without a turnover………
crap… well guess he deserved to be in there again.
RR: "Nyjer can't talk right now"
Reporter 1: "What about T-Plush?"
RR: "Nope, he can't come out either"
Reporter 2: "What about Tony Tombstone?"
RR: "I'm sorry, he's not here today?"
Reporter 3: "Is T-Clutch here today?"
RR: "All variations of the baseball player known to be called Nyjer Morgan are currently in my office serving a time-out. He won't be available until he calms down a bit."
Reporter 4: "Can we talk to his helmet?"
---RR slaps his head and moans.
by Nels Winkler on Oct 10, 2011 8:24 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
yes..
thats why I voted Jones..Rodgers a given
I love wins. Wins are good for the soul.- Barry Alvarez Sep 25, 2005
We expect to win.- Ted Thompson July 28, 2011
I WANTED to vote for Jones,
and would have if it was defined as “Other than Rodgers”,
but, since it’s not, and, given the choices,
I couldn’t justify not voting for Rodgers.
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"It's a great day to be great, baby!"
Skol is a four-letter word.
The Munsters of the Midway still suck!
also the Packers homepage is decked out in Acme Packers colors
forgot that they are wearing the 1921 throwback’s this week against St. Louis
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 10, 2011 12:43 AM CDT reply actions
That's going to look odd
considering it’s similar colors as The Rams.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
I figure the Rams will wear all white
and at least the helmets will be different colors
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 10, 2011 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions
I feel bad saying this...
I have yet to see a Packer’s throwback I liked besides the 1937 throwbacks they wore in the mid 90’s
That dog just won't hunt.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 10, 2011 12:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I like the 1921 throwbacks, I think they look good on them.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 10, 2011 12:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Can't say I was a fan of those,
the looked like a European soccer club.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
I just like the normal Packer uni's.
Let’s pay tribute to the 2010 Super Bowl champions for the rest of the year. :)
That dog just won't hunt.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 10, 2011 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions 11 recs
I really like the 1921 throwbacks.....
especially the shirts/jackets that just say Acme packing company on them. Nobody in areas outside of WI knows what that is.
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Oct 10, 2011 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Not quite
There are a couple of us out here.
I put the team on my back!!!!!
by Packattack88 on Oct 10, 2011 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
“Acme Packing Company” is the name of one of my favorite websites.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Oct 10, 2011 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I meant....
in reference to Packattack and VCF…. that most non-Packer fans. =P
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Oct 10, 2011 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
last year's throwbacks
that was driver’s insane catch game, wasn’t it? love that old man strength.
RR: "Nyjer can't talk right now"
Reporter 1: "What about T-Plush?"
RR: "Nope, he can't come out either"
Reporter 2: "What about Tony Tombstone?"
RR: "I'm sorry, he's not here today?"
Reporter 3: "Is T-Clutch here today?"
RR: "All variations of the baseball player known to be called Nyjer Morgan are currently in my office serving a time-out. He won't be available until he calms down a bit."
Reporter 4: "Can we talk to his helmet?"
---RR slaps his head and moans.
by Nels Winkler on Oct 10, 2011 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Their regular uniforms are the best in the league in my opinion
by far
when life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic...
by sheehan on Oct 10, 2011 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't even feel bad
Do not like them
"Hawk Harrelson: Annoying even the hearing impaired": Teahenny Penny paraphrasing Chisoxfan1473
by NorthSidePaulie on Oct 10, 2011 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for letting me know.
I hadn’t heard, and had been wondering.
Now, I know to wear my Rodgers throwback next week.
Oh, and I’m presuming you mean the 1929 throwbacks. :)
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"It's a great day to be great, baby!"
Skol is a four-letter word.
The Munsters of the Midway still suck!
from JSOnline blog by Silverstein
The strongest words came from NT B.J. Raji, but a number of players were not pleased with the way the Atlanta Falcons played Sunday.
Several players complained of hits after the whistle and low blocks late.
“It’s unnecessary," defensive end Ryan Pickett said. "They call it playing physical. But it’s after the whistle. It’s not physical. We know it watching tape that you they like to hit after the whistle. You have to watching yourself around the piles.
“They point at you if you react. We just felt like if we just punch them upfront at the start it would end that. It’s frustrating to a point, but we know we have to dominate them upfront inbetween that stuff."
LB A.J. Hawk said that his reaction that led to an unnecessary roughness penalty came when he got pushed in the back after the whistle. He said he turned around to confront the offender and "the guy went to the ground."
"I’m not that strong," Hawk said. "I wish I was strong enough to do that."
Raji was the sharpest critic.
“Great teams don’t indulge in the kind of cheap stuff the Falcons do,” Raji said. "We’re the champions and we play that way. We walk away from the stuff they pull. These guys are coached to play after the whistle.
“I don’t know what the deal is. I think it’s a lack of talent on their part. We didn’t worry about any of that. We came out and played our game.”
just confirms what we were talking about during the game, dirty team those Falcons are.
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 10, 2011 12:49 AM CDT reply actions 6 recs
Wow....
usually players try to be diplomatic about it. This is pretty straightforward. They must have really been pissed during that game.
I don’t know if I would say they are coached to be dirty….at least I don’t see Mike Smith as that kind of guy.
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Oct 10, 2011 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions
TWIS...
not TWSS
That dog just won't hunt.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 10, 2011 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
If she doesn't love it too....
she’s wrong.
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Oct 10, 2011 2:01 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Yeah I had to say the not part because frankly I don't think people would get it. :)
That dog just won't hunt.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 10, 2011 2:04 AM CDT up reply actions
That flop by the guy who was pushing Hawk was awful
Even most soccer players would think that guy is a bitch.
by Charlie Kelly on Oct 10, 2011 6:38 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't know about this guy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE4AjoW5NvE
Or this guy…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3_ocUYu244
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 10, 2011 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Lesser teams might have gotten chippy right back...
Sure seems like our guys didn’t do that. They didn’t make any excuses, and powered through the Falcons.
Yes, there were some TERRIBLE calls out there. The Packers didn’t use those calls as excuses for not performing (you hear THAT?); in fact, they got most of those yards right back almost immediately. They were NOT going to lose to Atlanta with that second-half effort. Not at all.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 10, 2011 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
There’s one thing that all sports have in common and that’s the ones/teams that are usually not good enough are the ones to find external reasons as to why they lost and rarely take blame on themselves.
The ones that take blame or hold themselves accountable for their lack of success are the ones that tend to hold the trophy at the conclusion of the season/tournament.
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by hawks61 on Oct 10, 2011 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Might you be referring to
the unsportsmanlike call for the change of possession? I know Cris was puzzling over that one pretty hard, and the poor guy really doesn’t need anything new to puzzle over.
The refs owe Cris an apology.
by GinSlinger on Oct 10, 2011 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That call is bad in so many different ways.
The only justification I can think of is that maybe Cobb got a little hot with the officials after getting intentionally roughed on the fair catch and the officials decided to flag him for getting a little too…verbose.
It’s still a shit call; should have been fair catch interference.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 10, 2011 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Sideline issue
McCarthy said that it had something to do with players and coaches coming on to the field of play – other than the offense after the special teams play. He said that it had happened a couple times and they’d been warned.
Selective officiating...
let’s call the team for a wild personal foul that makes no sense whatsoever while ignoring blatant catch interference.
#NFL"logic"
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 10, 2011 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it just me
or is it actually unfair for teams to have to play against the Packers?
Badgers? Getting it done.
Packers? Already got it done.
Brewers? Getting it done in a big way.
Blackhawks? About to get it done again.
Sports are fun lately.
by Tepo6688 on Oct 10, 2011 12:50 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Should I rec this in case we win 3 more Super Bowls in the next 10 years for the coming "I told you so"?
I already told you! I deal with the god damn receivers so the linebackers don’t have to! I have coverage skills; I’m good at covering people! Can’t you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people?!
by msc32887 on Oct 10, 2011 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Mathews was THIS close to what, 3 sacks last night?
Ryan looks to be a guy like Favre who would rather throw it up for grabs versus going to the ground.
So...
Remember when we were all complaining about TT overpaying Mason Crosby? About that….
I put the team on my back!!!!!
by Packattack88 on Oct 10, 2011 8:14 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
I was one of those guys
Last night I said I would shut up about that one.
We’re all used to athletes having career-years in their contract seasons. . . . How nice is it to see a guy having such a great start in the year AFTER he gets his money?
"I'm a relatively respectable citizen. Multiple felon perhaps, but certainly not dangerous."
— Hunter S. Thompson
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 10, 2011 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
What you mean we, Kemosabe? :)
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"It's a great day to be great, baby!"
Skol is a four-letter word.
The Munsters of the Midway still suck!
Hey does anybody know what was up with the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the 3rd?
Cobb calls fair catch gets drilled by not one, but two guys and we get called for unsportsmanlike like conduct. Also I would just like to state that I think Chris Collinsworth is seven different shades of douchey. All night all I heard was how the Packers should have been flagged for this, and how our line just isn’t getting it done. I swear sometimes this guy talks just to hear himself talk.
If memory serves me correctly, one of the Falcons players delivered a late hit on A.J and when he turned around to give the guy the business, the Atl player flopped, drawing the flag.
I put the team on my back!!!!!
by Packattack88 on Oct 10, 2011 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Ok, memory does not serve me.
I put the team on my back!!!!!
by Packattack88 on Oct 10, 2011 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Didn't quite understand the call either
Sounded like it was something about the players coming on to the field. Maybe one of them said something to the ref that drew the flag? Or was on the field before the end of the play? Don’t know, don’t know if we’ll ever know.
Even Collinsworth was on our side for that one.
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— Hunter S. Thompson
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 10, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Something about too many men on the field
I guess they didn’t like our offense coming out on the field after the fair catch on the punt. They deemed it unfair to the Falcons D.
by Shoes31 on Oct 10, 2011 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
i deem it unfair
that I had to watch such lousy officiating. That was just horrendous.
by stratefaced on Oct 10, 2011 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Here's what I don't get about that
It’s not like a line change in hockey, where a guy has to be off the ice/field before the other guy can come onto the ice/field. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a change of possession where the special teams/offense/defense waits until everyone else is off the field before running out there to huddle up.
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by I voted for Kodos on Oct 10, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Collinsworth is awful
He spent half the night trying to convince everybody that Aaron Rodgers was rattled and getting happy feet because of the O-line, then Rodgers proceeds to go off for 400 yards.
when life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic...
It was like Rodgers had Collinsworth commentating into his ear.
Rodgers hearing every word and using it for motivation!.
You've been Stroh'd™!!!
Maybe Rodgers changed the channel
on his helmet headset, haha.
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"It's a great day to be great, baby!"
Skol is a four-letter word.
The Munsters of the Midway still suck!
Collinsworth annoys me but on this one I don't disagree
But Rodgers did seem to get happy feet for a series or two last night. I was with my family and missed much of the commentary, but my dad and I noted that Rodgers was a little jumpy for a few plays. Not much, but on a couple series he didn’t seem confident in his line (though in his defense he had every reason not to be confident in the line at that point). Then he picked it back up, then the line gelled, and then things got ugly for the Falcons’ secondary.
"I'm a relatively respectable citizen. Multiple felon perhaps, but certainly not dangerous."
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by I voted for Kodos on Oct 10, 2011 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
And not half the night
Collinsworth did talk about Rodgers being a little anxious about the change on the OL for a couple series, then he changed what he was saying and began praising the two OTs and said that MM and Rodgers were trusting their line and making deeper throws.
It seems that some of you only want hometown announcers! Do you really expect network play-by-play and commentators to cheer for the Packers?
Thanks
I thought maybe I imagined the praise for the OTs
My vote for announcer
I want the “Greeeeg Jennnnnings” “put the team on my back, doo” guy.
"I'm a relatively respectable citizen. Multiple felon perhaps, but certainly not dangerous."
— Hunter S. Thompson
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 10, 2011 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree, he did seem to be a little more aware of his pocket after the Clifton injury
For good measure too! He had almost no time to throw for the first few plays. Glad the line stepped up though!
SUPER BOWL CHAMPS
by Chief Oshkosh on Oct 10, 2011 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
In fairness to the refs
Cobb did not get “drilled” by two guys. One guy ole’d him and the other guy more or less got blocked into him, and not very hard at that. In real time, I was looking for a flag, but on the replay I really didn’t think it warranted one.
Now the penalty that was ACTUALLY called I have no idea on what that was about.
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The penalty was for a "coach coming onto the field"
At least that’s what I remember from the broadcast. The bar was pretty noisy. I think Slocum or McCarthy came onto the field to have words with a ref.
The call itself was muddled
was definitely “garble on the field.” The broadcast booth heard it as “players coming on the field.” It appeared to them, and I didn’t see MM go out on the field so I agree, that the call was against the Packers for transitioning to offence.
You must have been watching a different game
Collinworth was praising Sherrod and Newhouse. And he wasn’t saying the Packers should have been flagged. He does talk a lot, but he’s pretty positive about the Packers – like most people are.
Here's a great comment on Newhouse and his progression from the ESPN Recap
Newhouse praise: Newhouse looked pretty solid at left tackle, but don’t take it from me. Here’s what ESPN analyst and former NFL offensive lineman Mark Schlereth tweeted during the game: " Newhouse is gonna be a star in this league at tackle I can’t tell you how hard it is to switch from RT to LT and not skip a beat!"
Ring Out Ahoya!
by bleedbluegold03 on Oct 10, 2011 8:20 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I’ve been very excited about Newhouse’s progression since preseason. Hopefully the front office doesn’t have a blind devotion to Sherrod and there is an open competition for LT next year.
I put the team on my back!!!!!
by Packattack88 on Oct 10, 2011 8:23 AM CDT up reply actions
i'll take that praise.
hopefully it won’t get to his head.
RR: "Nyjer can't talk right now"
Reporter 1: "What about T-Plush?"
RR: "Nope, he can't come out either"
Reporter 2: "What about Tony Tombstone?"
RR: "I'm sorry, he's not here today?"
Reporter 3: "Is T-Clutch here today?"
RR: "All variations of the baseball player known to be called Nyjer Morgan are currently in my office serving a time-out. He won't be available until he calms down a bit."
Reporter 4: "Can we talk to his helmet?"
---RR slaps his head and moans.
by Nels Winkler on Oct 10, 2011 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Has anyone noticed that we're not complaining about the pass defense today?
I’m starting to get the warm and fuzzies about our D again.
I put the team on my back!!!!!
well, don't look now...
but slowly we’ve been racking up big turnovers in that secondary, all the while, eliiminating some of that yardage. Forcing a few 3 an outs is also important. And coming from behind, where the opposing team tries to run the ball helps also.
if they’re down 24 points, of course turner sees the ball for 3-4 running plays in the second half and Matty Lice throws the ball 40-50 times and gets a few more yards.
RR: "Nyjer can't talk right now"
Reporter 1: "What about T-Plush?"
RR: "Nope, he can't come out either"
Reporter 2: "What about Tony Tombstone?"
RR: "I'm sorry, he's not here today?"
Reporter 3: "Is T-Clutch here today?"
RR: "All variations of the baseball player known to be called Nyjer Morgan are currently in my office serving a time-out. He won't be available until he calms down a bit."
Reporter 4: "Can we talk to his helmet?"
---RR slaps his head and moans.
by Nels Winkler on Oct 10, 2011 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Exactly.
Most of that yardage of the first few weeks was a product of us going up big early sitting on the lead, forcing teams to throw for the majority of the game (just look at the rushing numbers through the Bears game!)
I already told you! I deal with the god damn receivers so the linebackers don’t have to! I have coverage skills; I’m good at covering people! Can’t you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people?!
More game film
We started slow last year as well. More film dc has the better
by Acme on Oct 10, 2011 10:58 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
The beginning of the game was brutal
It had to be because of the lack of bump-and-run use. Hopefully Tramon is healthy enough to do it the rest of the year.
SUPER BOWL CHAMPS
by Chief Oshkosh on Oct 10, 2011 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
for those people claiming this wasn't that big of a win
are you high???…we were down 14-0 at Atlanta who are very good at home..we clearly didn’t play our best game and we still beat them by a considerable margin
by tmoneyttime1 on Oct 10, 2011 9:22 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
I'm very pleased!
Atl got the ball to start the game and did exactly what they needed to do to be competitive. They were able to run the ball and they got an early turnover to take a big lead, before we really got the ball, like in Carolina. They were running the ball, got a turnover, got out to a large early lead. It was everything that ATL needed to win the game. The Packers lost Clifton… Everything was there for the taking for Atl, but the Packers were able to overcome all of that, and despite a slow and kinda sloppy start, they rallied themselves, didn’t get shaken (or at least regained composure) and slowly worked their way back into the game and then took it over! IMO, this is a testament to McCarthy’s cool calm approach, as well as Rodgers! They cllimbed back into the game and then became the dominant team they were at the end of last year and in the playoffs!
I just couldn’t be happier about the way they handled a very tough venue, very good team and difficult situation gettting down big early!
You've been Stroh'd™!!!
by Strohman on Oct 10, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Greened
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"It's a great day to be great, baby!"
Skol is a four-letter word.
The Munsters of the Midway still suck!
Aye....
pretty much all of this. It started out exactly like it should have for ATL to win. Early lead, turnovers, control clock, long drives. Hell I think GB only had one drive in the first quarter? Maybe a three and out right at the end of the quarter, but still….. they kept it away from Rodgers.
But like Stroh said, then GB adjusted, shored up on defense and allowed Rodgers to get the ball more. And thats how we need to win. Get Rodgers the ball.
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Oct 11, 2011 1:37 AM CDT up reply actions
As others have said
For me, the game ball goes to Crosby. He kept us in the game, and that 56 yarder lifted us and really singled the beginning of the end. If he missed that, the Falcons get the ball back midfield and are in a great position to score.
I thought thigh pads were mandatory this year.
It looks like neither Jennings nor the Falcons’ defender are wearing any in the photo. I assume that pic is from last nights game and not last year’s?
That is a picture of GJ scoring that beautiful TD last night.
Don’t know about the pad rule though.
SUPER BOWL CHAMPS
by Chief Oshkosh on Oct 10, 2011 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we talk about an APC favorite- Jarrett Bush- and how he didn't fall to the ground after his pick...
Even if he would have fumbled the ball, the game would have been tough for the falcons to win (2 scores etc). But Bush should know better than to run around, poorly protecting the ball, when him hitting the deck SEALS the game.
Meh...
I complained about that with Shields in last year’s NFCC game agains the Bears and got jumped on a little for it. I’ve given up thinking that DBs are going to do the smart thing with the ball in their hands……
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Oct 10, 2011 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
love Bishop's celebration
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Oct 10, 2011 3:27 PM CDT reply actions
I thought
he was mocking Weatherspoon’s celebration.
Weatherspoon
Am I the only one who thought his celebrations were awfully excessive and way too early?
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— Hunter S. Thompson
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 10, 2011 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
No, you're not.
I thought he was awfully irritating last night, but whatever.
5-0. How about THAT number, Weatherspoon?
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 10, 2011 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
No
I thought Atlanta was excessively celebrating way too friggin’ early and puffing their chests out in the 1st quarter. I guess they forgot they still had 45 minutes left of football to play, so they did that chew ‘em up, or here’s my friggin’ spoon celebration. Hell, Weatherspoon looked more like this guy than a football player……… 
When life gives ya lemons, shut up and eat your damn lemons.
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by P-Townfan on Oct 11, 2011 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Very Barnett-like (except Nick Barnett is actually winning).
/suck on that, Roddy White, Dunta Robinson, John Abraham, Whatever-your-first-name-is Witherspoon… hell, all of the Falcons.
Someone, somewhere knows what that's all about, but that man is not me
But I thought it was hilarious. It looked like he was taking a pre-made salad out of the bag, pouring on dressing, and starting to eat it.
"I'm a relatively respectable citizen. Multiple felon perhaps, but certainly not dangerous."
— Hunter S. Thompson
by I voted for Kodos on Oct 10, 2011 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
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