Official Packers -vs- Vikings game thread

[RashanGary]

I think Rodgers is going to have a great coming out party on the biggest possible opening day stage. He and the great WR's of the Packers are going to dismantle the Vikings pass defense.

The ST's is going to have great plays, with a good chance of forcing a fumble or taking a return back for a TD.

I think the defense will bend, giving up over 100 yards to AP, but I think they will force more field goals than TD's, doing enough to get the win.



Have a GREAT season everyone. This game kicks off the next great era of Packer football.

[BallHawk]

And the ban is for what?

[RashanGary]

And the ban is for what?

It's in the Favre talks thread, a couple pages back. I called out some pretty high ranking posters for what I consider trying to hold people down.

I understand why they're pissed. I did call them out and people do not like that, but I didn't think it would get me a permanent ban. Regardless, I'm going to use my last day to say good bye and maybe they'll come around, realizing it was too steep and it will just be another crazy day at packerrats :)

[BallHawk]

Reading the Favre thread, I saw it as no different than many of the other threads that we've had: bickering, bitching, and namecalling. While it is Mad's right to ban anybody he pleases, IMO, a probation period would be more reasonable. Does JH get out of line sometimes, yes. But no more out of line than a lot of other people do on this forum. Whatever your opinion may be, I found that having a Green Bay local on this forum was a plus, training camp reports coming to mind. He's been here for two years, a lot of these guys that are causing trouble have been here for a lot less time. Is a ban within reason? Yes. Personally, I feel a lifetime ban is ridiculous, but I'm not the guy that runs this site, so Mad can do whatever he feels best.

Just my two cents.

[oregonpackfan]

Good luck, JH.

Someone once said, "A mature man learns more from his mistakes than his successes."

[RashanGary]

Good luck, JH.

Someone once said, "A mature man learns more from his mistakes than his successes."

For sure :)

Thanks.

[mmmdk]

Good luck, JH.

Someone once said, "A mature man learns more from his mistakes than his successes."

...my mom said I was a mistake...I wonder what she meant...?

[Dabaddestbear]

wow...
I was away for a while, but I couldn't imagine what you could have said that would have got you a lifetime ban on here. :roll:

[mission]

I thought I was kinda geeky/computer smart but um... how do you post if ya banned?

:?:

[GBRulz]

Reading the Favre thread, I saw it as no different than many of the other threads that we've had: bickering, bitching, and namecalling. While it is Mad's right to ban anybody he pleases, IMO, a probation period would be more reasonable. Does JH get out of line sometimes, yes. But no more out of line than a lot of other people do on this forum. Whatever your opinion may be, I found that having a Green Bay local on this forum was a plus, training camp reports coming to mind. He's been here for two years, a lot of these guys that are causing trouble have been here for a lot less time. Is a ban within reason? Yes. Personally, I feel a lifetime ban is ridiculous, but I'm not the guy that runs this site, so Mad can do whatever he feels best.

Just my two cents.

I would assume that Mad has garnished a ton of complaints about this site lately. Lots of regs who used to post here, don't come around much anymore and it's because of all the bickering and provoking going on. It's the same people over and over again who are involved. Mad gives people many chances before banning them, so I would think twice about calling him ridiculous.

[mmmdk]

I thought I was kinda geeky/computer smart but um... how do you post if ya banned?

:?:

...are you trying to be smart? :lol:

[mmmdk]

Wait a second...this thread is about:

VIKINGS STILL SUCK

Sorry, Ras...damnit I always say sorry to Ras! So:

VIKINGS STILL SUCK

:P

[GBRulz]

I'll be at this game, just wondering what other rats might be going?

Our standard tailgating spot is alongside the building at Sideline Sports Bar. You'll see about 10 Packer jerseys and one purple person. Yeah, one of my friends is dating a guy from MN who is a die-hard Queens fan. Stupid girl....j/k

[mmmdk]

I'll be at this game, just wondering what other rats might be going?

Our standard tailgating spot is alongside the building at Sideline Sports Bar. You'll see about 10 Packer jerseys and one purple person. Yeah, one of my friends is dating a guy from MN who is a die-hard Queens fan. Stupid girl....j/k

ME!!!

[GBRulz]

Really? I thought you were going to the Falcons game?

PM me, we'll try to hook up again this year. two years ago, you ditched me for Bretsky....j/k

[mmmdk]

I'll be at this game, just wondering what other rats might be going?

Our standard tailgating spot is alongside the building at Sideline Sports Bar. You'll see about 10 Packer jerseys and one purple person. Yeah, one of my friends is dating a guy from MN who is a die-hard Queens fan. Stupid girl....j/k

..if it's the MN guy coming? - don't - we'll probably beat him up :lol:

[mmmdk]

Really? I thought you were going to the Falcons game?

PM me, we'll try to hook up again this year. two years ago, you ditched me for Bretsky....j/k

What did I say??? I meant the PR game: Packers vs Falcons

[mmmdk]

I'll be at this game, just wondering what other rats might be going?

Our standard tailgating spot is alongside the building at Sideline Sports Bar. You'll see about 10 Packer jerseys and one purple person. Yeah, one of my friends is dating a guy from MN who is a die-hard Queens fan. Stupid girl....j/k

..if it's the MN guy coming? - don't - we'll probably beat him up :lol:

That explains the purple thing - my bad!

[mmmdk]

Really? I thought you were going to the Falcons game?

PM me, we'll try to hook up again this year. two years ago, you ditched me for Bretsky....j/k

I thought B was a hot eastern euro chick (just arrived) that needed a good time... :lol:

[mmmdk]

Really? I thought you were going to the Falcons game?

PM me, we'll try to hook up again this year. two years ago, you ditched me for Bretsky....j/k

What did I say??? I meant the PR game: Packers vs Falcons

You got this GBR? :D

[GBRulz]

Really? I thought you were going to the Falcons game?

PM me, we'll try to hook up again this year. two years ago, you ditched me for Bretsky....j/k

I thought B was a hot eastern euro chick (just arrived) that needed a good time... :lol:

Nooo, B would be someone looking for two hot eastern euro chic's looking for a good time...together. lol.

Ok, I've got it straight on when you'll be here. Not for the MN game, but the Falcons game!

[oregonpackfan]

I so badly want the Packers to win on MNF. First, I despise the Vikings more than any other NFL team. Second, because I have two different bets of 12-packs against two different Minnesota transplants out here. :)

[MJZiggy]

I so badly want the Packers to win on MNF. First, I despise the Vikings more than any other NFL team. Second, because I have two different bets of 12-packs against two different Minnesota transplants out here. :)

Wait, are you a happy drunk? (and are you sharing your winnings with Mrs. OPF?)

[oregonpackfan]

I would be a happy "fat man" as I bet 12 packs of soda, not beer.

Diet Pepsi is my downfall. :)

[MJZiggy]

Ok. Order has been restored to the universe...

[MOBB DEEP]

a game thread a week in advance??

[Rastak]

First injury reports are up:


Vikings
QB Tarvaris Jackson (knee); RB Maurice Hicks (foot); WR Robert Ferguson (ankle); and S Madieu Williams (neck).



Packers:


S Atari Bigby (ankle); T Chad Clifton (knees/chest); DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (knee); RB Ryan Grant (hamstring); LB A.J. Hawk (chest); WR James Jones (knee); S Charlie Peprah (hamstring); G Josh Sitton (knee); DE Jeremy Thompson (groin); C Scott Wells (back); LB Tracy White (ankle).

[BooHoo]

I am predicting a Pack victory. The Vikes QM will throw the ball away at least 3 times.

Pack: 20
Vikes: 14

[Harlan Huckleby]

wow, packers are really banged up, most of those injuries are legit, serious problems.

I take it the game thread is up because the Packers-Vikings are the thursday night game. That sure crept up in a hurry, better get that big screen tv rented.

[BooHoo]

The early Monday night game. Just starting early.


Okay, Harlan you got me!!

[Carolina_Packer]

Remember how the Giants stunk on ice to start last season. I think by the end they proved that it's a long enough season to get healthy and gel as a team, so even if the Pack limps out of the gate, I wouldn't be all doom and gloom. Now, if Rodgers gets sacked and doesn't get up, then that will be tough to recover from. Then we might have another retiree to call...Culpepper.

[Freak Out]

So is Harrell banned or what? What did he edit out of the original post? Ty? Call your contact with the Enquirer. :lol:

I'm glad it's a long weekend for the Packers so they get a chance to heal up.

[RashanGary]

No, Mad spared me.


When he comes to town, we better get a poker game going so I can take his money ;)



As far as Minny goes, we've got to take the beat down to Peterson. Hit him hard. Hit him low. Hit him often.

[packers11]

The key to the game is if Hawk plays... I cannot imagine Chillar going out there playing like he did in preseason against a top 5 RB (AP)... That would be a mess.

If Rodgers can just manage the game and not take many sacks / throw int, the packers should be fine... The packers have the best receiving core when it comes to YAC, so just get them the ball and let them do all the hard work...

[Carolina_Packer]

The key to the game is if Hawk plays... I cannot imagine Chillar going out there playing like he did in preseason against a top 5 RB (AP)... That would be a mess.

If Rodgers can just manage the game and not take many sacks / throw int, the packers should be fine... The packers have the best receiving core when it comes to YAC, so just get them the ball and let them do all the hard work...

Can LB's be made to look bad if the D-line sucks? Just curious for all those who know football well. I'm guessing the answer is yes, but technique-wise, couldn't tell you diddly. Perhaps someone else could explain it in terms of our scheme and break down what was happening in the pre-season and how that might look different in the regular season.

[rpiotr01]

Can LB's be made to look bad if the D-line sucks? Just curious for all those who know football well. I'm guessing the answer is yes, but technique-wise, couldn't tell you diddly. Perhaps someone else could explain it in terms of our scheme and break down what was happening in the pre-season and how that might look different in the regular season.


Yes. In our scheme our DTs are counted on to eat up blockers and free gaps for the LBs. Scratch that. In many ways in EVERYONE'S scheme. If they wear down or get washed out you're going to have linemen with 50+ lbs on our LBs going head to head with said LBs and it's not going to be pretty. Regardless of who is playing at LB, they need the freedom to make first contact with the ball carrier and really swarm.

As for pre-season vs now, the way it'll look different is Ryan Pickett will be there, and he is our best DT. A big guy, good quickness and power. We're counting on him to eat up those O-linemen. Even injured he's effective.

As for Hawk, I agree with the statement a few posts ago - he's really the key to us getting off the field and winning this game. He's so fast and such a sure tackler, we've really missed him in pre-season.

That's why it's been impossible to gauge our D this pre-season. Hawk missed 3 games. Pickett 4. Two guys vital to our run stopping weren't there. No wonder a couple teams ran all over us.

[RashanGary]

Chillar looked weak.

He is a pussy, relatively speaking (I'm sure he'd beat my ass in a heartbeat). The reason I say this is because every time he tackled a running back he was getting shoved back like a safety or corner back. I really can't believe how weak he his. Brady Poppinga has blown up several FBs, TE's and running backs. Barnett usually finishes a tackle in a tie, not a loss. Hawk is between Barnett and Poppinga. Chillar just gets physically beat down. I'm not sure you can fix that until next off season if he changes his workout approach. We need Hawk. If not, I'd go with Bishop.

[packers11]

JH...

I couldn't have said it any better... I think Ahmad Carroll tackled better... Ok ok ... I won't go that far :lol:

[RashanGary]

shart (went to edit but accidently squeezed out a new post)

[The Gunshooter]

I would like to know what is so different between the last time these two teams played and now. Ok, I don't believe it will be 34-0 but it can easily be 27-10. I really don't see how MN can win this one. No worries.

[mmmdk]

Bold prediction: the winner of this game wins the NFC North.

[Rastak]

Ok, the official injury reports are out: (edit: comments by Kevin Siefert)


GREEN BAY PACKERS
Out


G Josh Sitton (knee)
Doubtful

WR James Jones (knee)
Questionable

LB A.J. Hawk (chest)
S Charlie Peprah (hamstring)
C Scott Wells (back)
Probable

S Atari Bigby (ankle)
T Chad Clifton (knees/chest)
DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (knee)
RB Ryan Grant (hamstring)
DE Jeremy Thompson (groin)
LB Tracy White (ankle)
What it means: Unless he has a setback, Gbaja-Biamila will play Monday night against Minnesota. Hawk's status might not be known until game time. Neither Jones nor Wells are expected to play. They would be replaced by Ruvell Martin and Jason Spitz, respectively.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Out


S Madieu Williams (neck)
Doubtful

RB Maurice Hicks (foot)
Probable

WR Robert Ferguson (ankle)
QB Tarvaris Jackson (knee)
What it means: Hicks probably won't play, and the Vikings will have to find someone else to return kickoffs, likely will be receiver Aundrae Allison. Jackson will play. Ferguson is healthy enough to play, but could be inactive due to numbers at the receiver position.

[b bulldog]

Vikings 24
Packers 16

[gex]

After watching some highlights of the Queens pass rush on espn, I'm thinking this might be more one sided than originally thought. Don't know if poor aaron makes it the full game.
Queens 27-Pack 13
Thats one hell of a defense they got up there. :shock:

[TheCheese]

After watching some highlights of the Queens pass rush on espn, I'm thinking this might be more one sided than originally thought. Don't know if poor aaron makes it the full game.
Queens 27-Pack 13
Thats one hell of a defense they got up there. :shock:

Alright, I'm gettting sick of this shit. We downright dominated the Vikes last year with our O against their D and they add 1 player, just 1 player and all of the sudden they are going to fuck us up? Come on guys get real this is Jared Allen we are talking about not Deacon Jones. We blocked Jared Allen almost all 1 on 1 with Tauscher and he did't record a stat. Now we are going to be asking Clifton to do the same and he will do just as well.

Seriously, this is just ESPN hype and you guys are buying it. Certainly the Williams brothers will help Allen but hes still going to have to go through Clifton. Rodgers is going to chew through that defense just like we did last year.

Pack wins 24-10.

[MadtownPacker]

Im surprised by all the low expectations. Doesnt seem to reflect the discussions we have had for the last 8 months. I dont expect to see a shut out but the Pack should be favored for this game IMO. The teams are really not alot different. Thinking this game is going to have several mistakes from both teams. Whoever makes the last one is gonna lose it at the end. As long as M3 doesn't pull that crap playcalling he did in SF everything will be fine.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Kind of funny that I actually think we might be more likely to win in Minnesota than this game. The two main reasons: 1) this is ARod's first start, so I'd expect some issues in this game, 2) I don't like that we have a lot of guys who are out or who might be rusty. I'm not sure I've seen the Packers have so many nagging injuries in the preseason.

[esoxx]

Vikings - 23
Packers - 16

[cpk1994]

Im surprised by all the low expectations. Doesnt seem to reflect the discussions we have had for the last 8 months. I dont expect to see a shut out but the Pack should be favored for this game IMO. The teams are really not alot different. Thinking this game is going to have several mistakes from both teams. Whoever makes the last one is gonna lose it at the end. As long as M3 doesn't pull that crap playcalling he did in SF everything will be fine.I agree with this.

[RashanGary]

Sucks to open on Monday night.

[mngolf19]

After watching some highlights of the Queens pass rush on espn, I'm thinking this might be more one sided than originally thought. Don't know if poor aaron makes it the full game.
Queens 27-Pack 13
Thats one hell of a defense they got up there. :shock:

Alright, I'm gettting sick of this shit. We downright dominated the Vikes last year with our O against their D and they add 1 player, just 1 player and all of the sudden they are going to fuck us up? Come on guys get real this is Jared Allen we are talking about not Deacon Jones. We blocked Jared Allen almost all 1 on 1 with Tauscher and he did't record a stat. Now we are going to be asking Clifton to do the same and he will do just as well.

Seriously, this is just ESPN hype and you guys are buying it. Certainly the Williams brothers will help Allen but hes still going to have to go through Clifton. Rodgers is going to chew through that defense just like we did last year.

Pack wins 24-10.

Cheese, you also lost Favre. I'm not sure any of you realize how big he was last year and not just in the MN games.

[mngolf19]

After watching today's games, I guess I shouldn't be surprised if both teams suck tomorrow. Wow there was a lot of bad football today. Hard to watch.

[Pacopete4]

I expect some sloppy football, some bad clock management, missed assignments and I expect it on both sides, Vikes and Pack... with all that being said, it'l probably come down to a game winning kick.. hopefully by crosby

[Brando19]

I expect some sloppy football, some bad clock management, missed assignments and I expect it on both sides, Vikes and Pack... with all that being said, it'l probably come down to a game winning kick.. hopefully by crosby

Damn right! Crosby's on my FF team. 8-)

[Bretsky]

I would like to know what is so different between the last time these two teams played and now. Ok, I don't believe it will be 34-0 but it can easily be 27-10. I really don't see how MN can win this one. No worries.

I'm wondering if this is a trick question but if not I'll take a shot

We have a new QB
Our DL seems be be weaker due to CW loss and injuries
Our OL seems to be weaker due to injuries
We have Jordy Nelson instead of James Jones

[Partial]

31-12 minne is my prediction.

[bobblehead]

After watching some highlights of the Queens pass rush on espn, I'm thinking this might be more one sided than originally thought. Don't know if poor aaron makes it the full game.
Queens 27-Pack 13
Thats one hell of a defense they got up there. :shock:

Alright, I'm gettting sick of this shit. We downright dominated the Vikes last year with our O against their D and they add 1 player, just 1 player and all of the sudden they are going to fuck us up? Come on guys get real this is Jared Allen we are talking about not Deacon Jones. We blocked Jared Allen almost all 1 on 1 with Tauscher and he did't record a stat. Now we are going to be asking Clifton to do the same and he will do just as well.

Seriously, this is just ESPN hype and you guys are buying it. Certainly the Williams brothers will help Allen but hes still going to have to go through Clifton. Rodgers is going to chew through that defense just like we did last year.

Pack wins 24-10.

Cheese, you also lost Favre. I'm not sure any of you realize how big he was last year and not just in the MN games.

I think most of us realize more than you do, just what favre meant to us...for every OT TD pass in denver and late heroics in KC is an INT before the half at KC and the OT pick against the giants. If ARod is mistake free we will win this game. Grant will probably get shut down cuz the queens are that good at stuffing the run, but our controlled passing game will decide if we win or lose. 8 men in the box will control peterson, so a lot comes down to arod vs. Tjack....you make the call.

[Rastak]

Okay guys, best of luck.....well, maybe a minor bit of luck. It sucks that the first game of the year has to be such a tough game. These teams are evenly matched and as fans, who wants to see their team lose on opening night after the long offseason? Well, when you have two teams that want to win, only one can win as that goofball Denny Green once said.

I expect a lower scoring , tight exciting game. Green Bay at home, I give them the edge. Could go either way though!

[mmmdk]

I predict a loss but I'm desperate....I'll buy danish for all PackerRats at the PR-game - if - Packers beat Vikings tonite on MNF!

GBRulz; I hope you can help get some deal or something in GB :P :pack:

[red]

well, i have around 150 bottles of beer on hand. so i'm prepared for the worst

i hope for the best, but prepared for the worst. and i'm sure i'm not alone

either packer fans will be put at ease tonight, or green bay will be in flames by the end of the night

a lot has been building for this moment

[Harlan Huckleby]

I have a slightly sick feeling that the Packers aren't ready because of all their injuries.

[Rastak]

well, i have around 150 bottles of beer on hand. so i'm prepared for the worst

i hope for the best, but prepared for the worst. and i'm sure i'm not alone

either packer fans will be put at ease tonight, or green bay will be in flames by the end of the night

a lot has been building for this moment


Yea, you guys really do have a ton of pressure. Vikes are on the road, losing isn't the end of the world. Packers have a huge changing of the gaurd and a semi-civil war which erupted during the summer.


Just remember, it's just one game.

[Rastak]

I have a slightly sick feeling that the Packers aren't ready because of all their injuries.


Isn't Sitton the only guy out? I'm nmore worried about the Vikings QB lacking mobility. The Vikings are missing a starting safety and are starting a rookie. They are missing a starting left tackle (suspension). It seems to me they are worse off.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I'm not sure who is out, i just woke-up from my nappy-poo, but the starting units haven't worked together on either side of the ball.

[boiga]

Isn't Sitton the only guy out? I'm nmore worried about the Vikings QB lacking mobility. The Vikings are missing a starting safety and are starting a rookie. They are missing a starting left tackle (suspension). It seems to me they are worse off. Wells and Jones are our major inactives. Hawk and KGB are active and starting, which should help against AD.

I'm going out to watch the gamenow , so till I get back:

GO PACK! GO RODGERS!

[red]

big question

will the packer game thread surpass the jets game thread?

[Rastak]

big question

will the packer game thread surpass the jets game thread?


Mo definately.

[pack4to84]

big question

will the packer game thread surpass the jets game thread?easily

[pack4to84]

both teams are evenly matched, so this should be a nail bitter.

[MadtownPacker]

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Break it down tavaris, break it down AP!!!!! Time to take out the offseason frustration out on a divisional rival!

[pbmax]

Cable impaired?

Justin TV-> Sports -> look for Jets logo

ironic, huh?

[MJZiggy]

I just walked in the door. I'm gonna starve to death at this rate, but I don't care, it's Packer Football!!!!

[red]

well, the new year begins

[mmmdk]

Let's roll.

Watching the game in HD :pack:

[Lurker64]

Kornheiser needs to shut up. Favre's performance yesterday raised the bar for Rodgers? Really? Is there any rational football fan that doesn't realize that Minnesota is a significantly better defensive team than the Dolphins? Does anybody really think that Rodgers couldn't throw for 2 TDs and 194 yards against the Fish?

[red]

LOL

and a favre commercial right off the bat

[MadtownPacker]

I predict a loss but I'm desperate....I'll buy danish for all PackerRats at the PR-game - if - Packers beat Vikings tonite on MNF!

GBRulz; I hope you can help get some deal or something in GB :P :pack:Your bringing Danish dank?? 8-)

[Badgerinmaine]

LOL

and a favre commercial right off the bat
I saw that...I shoulda known that was coming.

[Badgerinmaine]

big question

will the packer game thread surpass the jets game thread?
it had better. Here's my contribution. :D

[mmmdk]

I predict a loss but I'm desperate....I'll buy danish for all PackerRats at the PR-game - if - Packers beat Vikings tonite on MNF!

GBRulz; I hope you can help get some deal or something in GB :P :pack:Your bringing Danish dank?? 8-)

Uhm yeah - said it - know a good deal?

[Badgerinmaine]

Did anyone else have the same thought about Jaws when he said "Aaron Rodgers can be a solid NFL quarterback" as me, namely "Ron Jaworski, on the other hand, can be a gaseous ex-NFL quarterback". :P

[HowardRoark]

Tony Kornheiser likes to look at Jared Allen in a cowboy outfit. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[Lurker64]

Did anyone else have the same thought about Jaws when he said "Aaron Rodgers can be a solid NFL quarterback" as me, namely "Ron Jaworski, on the other hand, can be a gaseous ex-NFL quarterback". :P

Heh. Is there any chance we can get just Tirico commenting on this game?

[Lurker64]

Pretty shallow kick by Longwell...

[Rastak]

Pretty shallow kick by Longwell...


Average return by Nelson. :)

[Lurker64]

Welcome back Ryan Grant. I'm sure that he's feeling better now that he's gotten hit.

[imscott72]

Pretty shallow kick by Longwell...

You sound surprised?

[imscott72]

first down!

[Lurker64]

Now there's a play I haven't seen for a while...

[Rastak]

Both teams look kinda tight.

[mmmdk]

Go deep!

[Bretsky]

Let's Rock

[imscott72]

oh shit that was close..Come on Spitz..

[Lurker64]

Well, there goes the momentum on this drive...

[mmmdk]

Both teams look kinda tight.

Spot on.

[gbgary]

3rd and big

[imscott72]

Stupid penalties..Come on..

[imscott72]

Nice punt!!

[Rastak]

Nice punt....hope he gets a good workout!

[mmmdk]

play of the day - FROST.

[Lurker64]

I don't get why Kornheiser is constantly insisting that Rodgers is being judged. Who's judging him? I'm not, are you?

He's the quarterback of the Packers, Packer fans want him to do well and Packer opponents want him to do not-so-well. I don't see where the judging is.

[mmmdk]

Stupid penalties..Come on..

Jitters from facing Viking DL.

[imscott72]

Nice punt....hope he gets a good workout!

Get this guy outta here!! :lol:

[Brando19]

play of the day - FROST.


Hope not....it'll be a boring game. :lol:

[MadtownPacker]

OK, got the nerves out of the way. Time to take advantage of the vikings over aggressive DL with a nice screen.

[mmmdk]

I don't get why Kornheiser is constantly insisting that Rodgers is being judged. Who's judging him? I'm not, are you?

He's the quarterback of the Packers, Packer fans want him to do well and Packer opponents want him to do not-so-well. I don't see where the judging is.

...not even in the jury.

[Lurker64]

The key to holding Peterson in check is playing assignment sure and gang tackling, I suspect.

[Brando19]

Kampman VERY energetic tonight....i love that guy!

[Rastak]

Must have been nice coverage there.

[mmmdk]

play of the day - FROST.


Hope not....it'll be a boring game. :lol:

...shoulda said: so far :lol:

[Brando19]

Damn...gotta stop the QB from running on us!

[imscott72]

damn couldn't collapse on him there..

[Rastak]

Knee doesn't look too bad.

[Brando19]

Vikings are so dangerous...this game scares me a bit.

[Lurker64]

Neither team able to run the screen pass tonight.

[Rastak]

Terrible screen pass execution.

[Brando19]

C'mon D....step up here! 3rd down......

[imscott72]

I love the Packers intensity tonight. The D is pursuing like crazy..They're looking like Da Bears last night. Keep it up!

[Brando19]

BLITZ YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mmmdk]

Knee doesn't look too bad.

...you hurt yourself dancing? :)

[Lurker64]

AK-74!

[rdanomly]

Awesome sack!

[gbgary]

nice!!

[red]

wow, that was nifty

[imscott72]

KAMPY!!!!!!!

[Rastak]

Nice sack Kampman. Nice stunt.

[Brando19]

Sack number 1 of the year for Kampy!

[Lurker64]

I don't know who observed earlier that both teams look stiff, but that really is the case. I wonder if it's field conditions, or playing on monday night, or what. But everybody looks pretty stiff so far.

[Brando19]

Who needs Jared Allen...we have AK-74!

[gbgary]

wow, that was nifty

nifty? do you say nifty a lot? :)

[Brando19]

I don't know who observed earlier that both teams look stiff, but that really is the case. I wonder if it's field conditions, or playing on monday night, or what. But everybody looks pretty stiff so far.
1st game of the season, maybe?

[Rastak]

I don't know who observed earlier that both teams look stiff, but that really is the case. I wonder if it's field conditions, or playing on monday night, or what. But everybody looks pretty stiff so far.


That was me.


Yea, they look rather uptight. I'm guessing they loosen up. This is a big game for an opening night for all involved.

[Badgerinmaine]

Sweet sack--and I loved Barnett's intro, especially Snap Crackle Pop-pinga.

[red]

wow, that was nifty

nifty? do you say nifty a lot? :)

that might have been a 1st for me

[Lurker64]

Enough with the pre-snap penalties...

[gbgary]

shit. come on guys...help him out a little.

[imscott72]

These fuckin penalties gotta go..

[Rastak]

wow, that was nifty

nifty? do you say nifty a lot? :)

that might have been a 1st for me


Nifty is ok....try to work in keen.

[mmmdk]

Penalties - Packers aren't clickin' yet.

[Brando19]

Come on guys....get a first down here.

[Lurker64]

Grant was hitting that hole harder last year...

[pack4to84]

Grant seem not to have his burst yet

[red]

jesus christ

[Rastak]

Lucky bastards!!!!!!!!!!

[Brando19]

YES!!!!!!! BJACK Fumbled and Jennings picks it up for a nice first down!

[imscott72]

Brandon you moron and lucky bastard!!

[Lurker64]

I don't want to see the ball on the ground like that, as happy as I am about the outcome.

[Brando19]

12 men in the huddle? Gosh GB...stupid penalties!

[imscott72]

WTF..Fuckin penalties!! JEEZ

[mmmdk]

Lucky...then another pen :shock:

[Lurker64]

Okay, that's the third "mental error" by the offense in the first quarter. Discipline, guys! Discipline!

[gbgary]

another stupid penalty.

[imscott72]

this is gettin ridiculous.. :roll:

[mmmdk]

Awful, just awful :x

[Rastak]

Man Green Bay is imploding......

[red]

good grief

piss poor play by the o-line right now

[Brando19]

Tripping? Damn...they're making up shit now....what next....Sexual Harassment on the Offense...10 yard penalty?

[Lurker64]

Anybody playing "penalty bingo"? So far we've had holding, tripping, illegal formation, false start, and too may men in the huddle.

[gbgary]

MM needs to kick everyones ass for these penalties.

[Rastak]

Tripping? Damn...they're making up shit now....what next....Sexual Harassment on the Offense...10 yard penalty?


You can't do that.

[imscott72]

speechless...fag refs quit calling shit..

[Rastak]

Clifton holding Allen twice......

[Gunakor]

FIVE penalties on the offensive line in the first 2 drives...

[Lurker64]

Tripping? Damn...they're making up shit now....what next....Sexual Harassment on the Offense...10 yard penalty?


You can't do that.

Didn't somebody supposedly grope Pac-Man in a pile yesterday? That didn't get flagged...

[Rastak]

speechless...fag refs quit calling shit..

Yea, why have rules, let's play rollerball.

[Brando19]

Tripping? Damn...they're making up shit now....what next....Sexual Harassment on the Offense...10 yard penalty?


You can't do that.

Didn't somebody supposedly grope Pac-Man in a pile yesterday? That didn't get flagged...

Hahahaha...only because he wasn't a Packer.

[imscott72]

no flag? Does that play count? :roll:

[gbgary]

listen to the crowd cheer for no penalty on the play.

[mmmdk]

5/48 in penalties - in 1 Q???

Let's get going Packers!

[retailguy]

Is 1st & 33 kind of like 4th & 26? Sheesh.

[Lurker64]

This is one of the worst drive I've ever seen. It's kind of funny because the game is still tied.

[imscott72]

Kornhole's gonna piss me off in a hurry tonight.. :evil: Enough Favre shit..

[Brando19]

Is 1st & 33 kind of like 4th & 26? Sheesh.

I try to forget that play.

[rdanomly]

Kornhole's gonna piss me off in a hurry tonight.. :evil: Enough Favre shit..

2nd that.

[Brando19]

Tramon...damn he's fast!

[retailguy]

Kornhole's gonna piss me off in a hurry tonight.. :evil: Enough Favre shit..

Would you rather have him talk about the 5 penalties?

[Rastak]

Nice hit....

[Lurker64]

That was a weird tackle by Tramon. Effective, but definitely not textbook.

[mmmdk]

A-Rod not getting help. OL looks out of shape. Rodgers looks fine.

[imscott72]

Nice job TWill...At least we got em backed up to the 30..Could of been a huge disaster that ugly drive..

[falco]

alright tramon! put t-will on the o-line he'll do a better job

[imscott72]

Kornhole's gonna piss me off in a hurry tonight.. :evil: Enough Favre shit..

Would you rather have him talk about the 5 penalties?

YES

[Badgerinmaine]

Kornhole's gonna piss me off in a hurry tonight.. :evil: Enough Favre shit..

Would you rather have him talk about the 5 penalties?
What I really wish is that he didn't have five penalties to talk about. :(

[Bretsky]

For the anti cut Joe Ryan guys........witness the last two punts.

Better hang time; me thinks that is very very important in a division with Hester in it.

[mmmdk]

Kornhole's gonna piss me off in a hurry tonight.. :evil: Enough Favre shit..

2nd that.

Only Packers playing great and winning will shut him up. Bet on it!

[falco]

For the anti cut Joe Ryan guys........witness the last two punts.

Better hang time; me thinks that is very very important in a division with Hester in it.

good location two, second punt put him right on the sidelines

[Lurker64]

Nice job TWill...At least we got em backed up to the 30..Could of been a huge disaster that ugly drive..

Well, the 12 yard gain on 3rd and forever helps a fair bit with field position. That's usually what teams do on 3rd and ultra-long, just call a play to improve your field position and then play defense. People usually go for 15-20 on 3rd and 30 for that reason.

[ND72]

Tony Kornheiser is a horrible announcer.

[retailguy]

For the anti cut Joe Ryan guys........witness the last two punts.

Better hang time; me thinks that is very very important in a division with Hester in it.

they look great ... looks like a good find

[Badgerinmaine]

For the anti cut Joe Ryan guys........witness the last two punts.

Better hang time; me thinks that is very very important in a division with Hester in it.

Yup--plus the rookie returner is going to learn to fair catch punts when he's about to get flattened. :shock:

[Brando19]

Damn....Harris got jacked up!

[falco]

no way peterson would have knocked t-will down like that

[Bretsky]

Welcome to All Day Peterson :!:

[Brando19]

Damnit to hell!! Stop that bastard!

[imscott72]

well that sucked..

[rdanomly]

Hawk is looking solid so far. Two saves back to back.

[ND72]

I counted about 8 holding penalties on the last 2 Peterson carries, where are their penalty calls?

[retailguy]

meltdown.... :shock:

[Lurker64]

Adrian Peterson is pretty good. Guys need to not try to stand up and tackle him while they're standing still and he's moving.

[jmbarnes101]

I was thinking the same thing.


I counted about 8 holding penalties on the last 2 Peterson carries, where are their penalty calls?

[Bretsky]

Crap...even the dirty Chester is running on us

[falco]

they shouldn't even him play he's clearly a child of the gods or some shit

[imscott72]

I counted about 8 holding penalties on the last 2 Peterson carries, where are their penalty calls?

Is it too early to bring out the conspiracy accusation?? :lol:

[Rastak]

I counted about 8 holding penalties on the last 2 Peterson carries, where are their penalty calls?


Usually the refs overlook calls by the visiting team...... :roll:


I'm guessing they were less obvious than the home lads.

[mmmdk]

Damnit to hell!! Stop that bastard!

Can't (today) - contain & give up FG(s) or turnovers.

[Brando19]

What? A penalty on the Vikings?

[imscott72]

yeah flag those purple bastards!!

[ND72]

I'm expecting a lot of Viking love by the announcers tonight. A lot of "why isn't Aaron Rodgers Brett Favre?" (already got that going) and Viking love (got that going as well).

[Rastak]

Don't these team know how to line up?

[Gunakor]

Don't these team know how to line up?


Maybe it's the refs...

[Brando19]

nice stop...hold em to 3.

[Lurker64]

Don't these team know how to line up?

It's the first week, both of these teams look solid but with some really rough edges.

[Rastak]

Piss poor pass.....

[falco]

if i'm the vikings i run it on 3rd and 4....why not??

[Brando19]

3 to 0...we can come back..we can win this game.

[Bretsky]

nice stop...hold em to 3.


terrible pass; TJack is the weakest link

[PackerTimer]

Coming out of this with a FG is a small win.

[Rastak]

if i'm the vikings i run it on 3rd and 4....why not??


Casue soon there will be 11 on the line. They had single coverage on the left side....that was lame.

[Lurker64]

3 to 0...we can come back..we can win this game.

I fully expect this game to be within one score as time expires. There's a lot of football left to play.

[mmmdk]

if i'm the vikings i run it on 3rd and 4....why not??

I'd run all day on us. No pun.

[Tarlam!]

Grim game for the Pack so far.

[Dabaddestbear]

OK, I know its early. But the Pack may just lose this one BIG. They cant stop a run to save their lives. and the O-line looks worst than I thought they was.

[PackerTimer]

Grim game for the Pack so far.

And yet, only down 3-0.

[mmmdk]

if i'm the vikings i run it on 3rd and 4....why not??

I'd run all day on us. No pun.

Strike deep too and screen to RBs & TEs.

[MadtownPacker]

Why the hellare they trying to tackle peterson high?? He is shedding off tacklers like dandruff!

I hate to say it but JustinHarrell is right. Gotta tackle him low. NOt saying to hurt him Rastak so chill. Just gotta wrap his legs up or he aint stop[ping.

[gbgary]

gotta slow peterson down and make tj pass. if this doesn't happen it's gonna be a long night...especially if our offense can't get going.

[imscott72]

man I love Longwell and his short kicks..

[Gunakor]

Grim game for the Pack so far.


Could be a lot worse. Hopefully the OL comes out focused this drive. 5 penalties in 2 drives is unacceptable at every level.

[Badgerinmaine]

I just took four cans of trash out the curb. Hopefully that will fix the stinking I have been sensing so far. :|

[Brando19]

man I love Longwell and hit short kicks..

Yeah....that pussy rules.

[Rastak]

Why the hellare they trying to tackle peterson high?? He is shedding off tacklers like dandruff!

I hate to say it but JustinHarrell is right. Gotta tackle him low. NOt saying to hurt him Rastak so chill. Just gotta wrap his legs up or he aint stop[ping.

I agree in theory but he's got a quick feet, you might just find yourself on the ground behind him. I saw a few front line guys on the ground before the second line grabbed him high.

[Brando19]

I just took four cans of trash out the curb. Hopefully that will fix the stinking I have been sensing so far. :|

Have you had Taco Bell tonight?

[MadtownPacker]

Grim game for the Pack so far.

And yet, only down 3-0.Agreed.The time to screw up it now not at the end of them game. Like I said during the week, the score will be close.

[Rastak]

man I love Longwell and hit short kicks..

Yeah....that pussy rules.


yea, not so good so far, he had deep kicks last year......they rested him most of preseason. Either he is hurt or showing his age.

[mmmdk]

Grim game for the Pack so far.


Could be a lot worse. Hopefully the OL comes out focused this drive. 5 penalties in 2 drives is unacceptable at every level.

Hit GJ in stride...fast balls, speed needed.

[Dabaddestbear]

I love that AL Harris Tackle..lol

[rdanomly]

nice :)

[Brando19]

YES 56 yarder to Jennings

[Lurker64]

And we're back in this in a hurry...

[imscott72]

Jennings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOTTT

[Rastak]

Fantastic catch by Jennings.

[Badgerinmaine]

I just took four cans of trash out the curb. Hopefully that will fix the stinking I have been sensing so far. :|

Have you had Taco Bell tonight?

:P

No, that would be a lot of trash from one meal at Taco Bell. :rs:

[PackerTimer]

Throw the ball to that man all night. GREG EFFING JENNINGS.

[Gunakor]

How bout that deep ball?

I think the kid has a bit of arm strength!

[Bretsky]

Jennings is a star

[mmmdk]

Grim game for the Pack so far.


Could be a lot worse. Hopefully the OL comes out focused this drive. 5 penalties in 2 drives is unacceptable at every level.

Hit GJ in stride...fast balls, speed needed.

I CALLED IT :P

[gbgary]

wow

[PackerTimer]

Jennings is a star

He is a big time star. PLAYMAKER.

[Bretsky]

Roll out time for option run or throw for AROD

[Fosco33]

Heck yeah!

56 yards - just like Brett's 1st TD yesterday 8-)