Longwell

[KYPack]

Team announces that he will retire as a Packer.

Really?

Do we have to let him do that?

Alert Applebee's about this.

[digitaldean]

Yup, I say have the announcement AT Applebee's and get him an Applebee's football jersey with his name on it. He was a great kicker when he was here except his last season. Seemed like everyone except himself was the root cause.

BTW, put a ZERO on that jersey to equal the amount of SB titles he won with the Queens!

[Bretsky]

He was a great kicker

We might be better off with him this year as well :)

[Teamcheez1]

He played here 9 years, and then 6 with the Viqueens. I'm not sure he really should retire with the Packers. Next thing you know, Greg Jennings will announce he's retiring as a Packer.

[Bretsky]

Isn't Longwell near the top of GB's all time leading scorers ?

[Joemailman]

Isn't Longwell near the top of GB's all time leading scorers ?

#1 http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/career-scoring.htm

#3 with the Vikings http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/career-scoring.htm

I wonder of anyone else is that high on the scoring list of 2 different teams.

[digitaldean]

He played here 9 years, and then 6 with the Viqueens. I'm not sure he really should retire with the Packers. Next thing you know, Greg Jennings will announce he's retiring as a Packer.

See what all that brainwashing does to you???

Sort of like Al Pacino in Godfather III

http://youtu.be/UPw-3e_pzqU

[Joemailman]

He was a great kicker

We might be better off with him this year as well :)

What are the chances an all-time great Packer would announce his retirement and then decide to come back?

[digitaldean]

Nothing would shock me anymore....

[Joemailman]

#1 http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/career-scoring.htm

#3 with the Vikings http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/career-scoring.htm

I wonder of anyone else is that high on the scoring list of 2 different teams.

To answer my own question, Morten Andersen is the all time leading scorer for both Falcons and Saints.

[red]

fuck that turncoat little bitch

let him retire as a worthless piece of shit viking

he burned his bridge back into town imo

[KYPack]

fuck that turncoat little bitch

let him retire as a worthless piece of shit viking

he burned his bridge back into town imo

He was a Viking.

He burned his boat, Red.

[pbmax]

Why is he retiring, he should come to camp and yell at Masthay for holding incorrectly.

[pittstang5]

He's a bitch. I have nothing more constructive to say.

[Bretsky]

Why is he retiring, he should come to camp and yell at Masthay for holding incorrectly.


Better yet........he should come back to camp and COACH CROSBY

Hell, nothing else has worked !!!!!!!!! Worth a try.

[Fritz]

Better yet........he should come back to camp and COACH CROSBY

Hell, nothing else has worked !!!!!!!!! Worth a try.

"No, Mason, stop talking about aiming points. You always, always blame the holder. Or the field conditions. Or the city's lack of restaurant choices."

[Guiness]

Ya, pretty surprised he wants this. I didn't think he missed the place.

So...funny question, I wonder how it works if the team isn't really interested in having a guy back? If Taco Wallace announced he was retiring a Packer?

Anyone know what happened in 1981 that caused Rich Wingo to kick an extra point?

[digitaldean]

Ya, pretty surprised he wants this. I didn't think he missed the place.

So...funny question, I wonder how it works if the team isn't really interested in having a guy back? If Taco Wallace announced he was retiring a Packer?

Anyone know what happened in 1981 that caused Rich Wingo to kick an extra point?

Something must have went bad on a snap. Was listed as a pass from Ray Stachowicz (remember that crappy punter?) to Rich Wingo.
http://quirkyresearch.blogspot.com/2010/02/reader-mail.html

[George Cumby]

Very strange on both his and the Team's part.

Packers showing they can let bygones be bygones, eh? I wonder what that presages?

[mraynrand]

he burned his bridge back into town imo


He was a Viking.

He burned his boat, Red.

I think Red was referring to the Bifröst

[Zool]

I think Red was referring to the Bifröst

Nice Bifröst reference. 2 points.

[Fritz]

Ya, pretty surprised he wants this. I didn't think he missed the place.

So...funny question, I wonder how it works if the team isn't really interested in having a guy back? If Taco Wallace announced he was retiring a Packer?

Anyone know what happened in 1981 that caused Rich Wingo to kick an extra point?

Maybe the team is doing this to show that bygones can be bygones, sort of paving the way for the Brent Favre return.

Otherwise, I don't quite understand it, unless it's just not a big deal to the team. Myself, I thought Longwell was a good but not great kicker, an excuse-making machine who took some shots on the way out the door. Not the kind of guy I would really want to retire as a Packer.

But maybe the team just doesn't care that much. Or maybe it's part of a bigger Favre strategy.

[pbmax]

Maybe the team is doing this to show that bygones can be bygones, sort of paving the way for the Brent Favre return.

Otherwise, I don't quite understand it, unless it's just not a big deal to the team. Myself, I thought Longwell was a good but not great kicker, an excuse-making machine who took some shots on the way out the door. Not the kind of guy I would really want to retire as a Packer.

But maybe the team just doesn't care that much. Or maybe it's part of a bigger Favre strategy.

He is the team's all time leader in points. It makes some sense. No reason to hold a grudge against a record holder.

[Fritz]

That's always a sticky point in any sport - what if a guy who has a big history for your team/school is an asshat? Are you honoring him for his accomplishments only, or for the kind of person he is? Or is it supposed to be both?

[KYPack]

Maybe the team is doing this to show that bygones can be bygones, sort of paving the way for the Brent Favre return.

Otherwise, I don't quite understand it, unless it's just not a big deal to the team. Myself, I thought Longwell was a good but not great kicker, an excuse-making machine who took some shots on the way out the door. Not the kind of guy I would really want to retire as a Packer.

But maybe the team just doesn't care that much. Or maybe it's part of a bigger Favre strategy.

I can see some of this.

Create the precedence.

Bert won't be the first Ex-Packer that weaseled out to the Vikes and said rude shit at the door before leaving, then got an honor from the team anyhow.

[Tony Oday]

Wow Jennings was right the Packers DO brainwash their players...Longwell=manchurian candidate?

[pbmax]

Wow Jennings was right the Packers DO brainwash their players...Longwell=manchurian candidate?

Maybe one of the reporters will ask what he thinks about the Queen of Diamonds.

[Fritz]

More likely they'll ask if he's having dinner at Appleby's.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

I guess he does have to choose between the Packers or Vikings. Its just funny with the way he left and where he left to. If you look at his stats he probably has a point about kicking in domes though.

[Pugger]

More likely they'll ask if he's having dinner at Appleby's.


While he was speaking with reporters today he said he LOVES Applebees'. Evidently he and his wife ate there almost every night and his poor attempt at a joke saying there were no other places he'd rather go to in town came out pretty bad. :lol: He also said he realized how special GB was once he was on the other sideline. I will say you could have knocked me over with a feather when I read about his desire to retire a Packer! He isn't the first player to leave and play elsewhere and then want to return and retire as a Packer.

[Fritz]

Apparently all that brainwashing they did in GB did not entirely wear off, even once he donned the Purple and Yellow.

[Guiness]

Something must have went bad on a snap. Was listed as a pass from Ray Stachowicz (remember that crappy punter?) to Rich Wingo.
http://quirkyresearch.blogspot.com/2010/02/reader-mail.html

Doh! Of course, in the days before the 2-point conversion!

An interesting line further down in that article:

Ted Thompson LB HOU Oilers NYJ 11/23/1980 Toni Fritsch was injured in warmups.
Thompson went 4 for 4.

All four kicks were in the fourth quarter, too!
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198011230nyj.htm

[hoosier]

Complete game video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qBkz8ED0hY

Thompson did the kicking off too. That game was a complete aberration for the Earl Campbell-era Oilers: the Snake throws for 388 yards and 4 tds, but also throws 4 picks, including a 6.

Aside: the NFL's lawyers seem to have gotten fat and lazy. I am seeing more and more complete NFL games on youtube these days, including entire seasons for certain teams.

[Guiness]

Complete game video here:

Thompson did the kicking off too. That game was a complete aberration for the Earl Campbell-era Oilers: the Snake throws for 388 yards and 4 tds, but also throws 4 picks, including a 6.

Aside: the NFL's lawyers seem to have gotten fat and lazy. I am seeing more and more complete NFL games on youtube these days, including entire seasons for certain teams.

Wow, thanks. Watched it to see the kicks...check out the TD 'dance' at 1:58:20! Great stuff.

He kicks one at 1:59:00. Not exactly textbook form! He kicks off at 2:00:00, does ok, puts it I10 kicking from the 40. Don't think you could ask for much more.

On another note, how do you shut out a team for 3 quarters, then allow them to score 4 times in the other? Can't you get your offense to burn a little time off the clock?

[gbgary]

Very strange on both his and the Team's part.

Packers showing they can let bygones be bygones, eh? I wonder what that presages?

this. he said bf will be in the fold soon. [throwing up in mouth] eck [/tuim]

[Fritz]

Complete game video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qBkz8ED0hY

Thompson did the kicking off too. That game was a complete aberration for the Earl Campbell-era Oilers: the Snake throws for 388 yards and 4 tds, but also throws 4 picks, including a 6.




Aside: the NFL's lawyers seem to have gotten fat and lazy. I am seeing more and more complete NFL games on youtube these days, including entire seasons for certain teams.


Looks like Mason Crosby's dad was a linebacker for the Jest.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Awesome video. Loved the Snake.

[hoosier]

On another note, how do you shut out a team for 3 quarters, then allow them to score 4 times in the other? Can't you get your offense to burn a little time off the clock?

The Jets under Walt Michaels were a weird team. They were supposed to be really good that year but they finished 4-12 and were the only team to lose to the 1-15 Aints. After his punter had a punt blocked, Michaels reportedly reamed him out in front of the team, ending his tirade with "I can fart further than you can punt."

[Jimx29]

fuck that turncoat little bitch

let him retire as a worthless piece of shit viking

he burned his bridge back into town imo
QFT

[Cheesehead Craig]

It's a total Favre strategy given how good of friends he and Longwell are. No skin off my nose if they want to do this.

[QBME]

It's a total Favre strategy given how good of friends he and Longwell are. No skin off my nose if they want to do this.

Not sure it's totally about BF. Once Longwell gets back in the fold and gets his name out there, it's a lifetime opportunity to make a living in the state of Wisconsin. Golf outings, banquets, etc. Much more lucrative than as a retired Viking in Minn.

[mraynrand]

Not sure it's totally about BF. Once Longwell gets back in the fold and gets his name out there, it's a lifetime opportunity to make a living in the state of Wisconsin. Golf outings, banquets, etc. Much more lucrative than as a retired Viking in Minn.

That is a wonderfully cynical post. Repped.

[digitaldean]

Maybe one of the reporters will ask what he thinks about the Queen of Diamonds.

Maybe his real name is Raymond and likes to pass the time by playing a little solitaire??

[LP]

Or maybe it's part of a bigger Favre strategy.

If they can bring Longwell in, then get a retired offensive lineman and a retired defensive end (Tauscher and KGB?), they can fly all three down to escort Brent back to Green Bay. Maybe get Mike Sherman to pick him up at the airport.

[pbmax]

I have the next guy to retire as a Packer to ease into a Favre retirement:

http://www.kcchiefs.com/assets/images/imported/KC/BradChildress.jpg

[mraynrand]

^^^ keep it in the Favre thread

[pbmax]

^^^ keep it in the Favre thread

I think Chilly being friends with Andy Reid qualifies him for both the Longwell thread AND the Packer retirement.

[mraynrand]

I think Chilly being friends with Andy Reid qualifies him for both the Longwell thread AND the Packer retirement.

He just says he's friends with Reid. I bet Andy doesn't even send him a Christmas card.

[pbmax]

He just says he's friends with Reid. I bet Andy doesn't even send him a Christmas card.

Wel, he IS paying him. But that doesn't mean they are friends anymore, I suppose.

More like separated couple sharing a house with kids.

[MJZiggy]

Meh. I don't care. I do think it's funny that NOW he's trying to play the Applebees thing off as a joke instead of say, fixing it at the time he said it...