Official Cowboys at Packers Game Day Thread

[beveaux1]

He was terrible against the run.

Pass rushers get paid.

[King Friday]

I’m not sure we are digging out of this hole. I think Fat Mike spent all halftime starting this game was a Cowboys win if they just didn’t turn the ball over. I don’t think our defense is going to provide any more gifts.

[beveaux1]

Nixon is a pretty good returner.

[MadtownPacker]

Just leave no returner on punts and Packers might have won a few more games.
.

[Fritz]

Has there been such an obvious fuckup as Amari Rodgers in Green Bay since maybe before Ron Wolf got here?

Maybe BJ Sander?

Ron Wolf drafted a punt returner in the fourth round back in the 90's, I think, or early 2000's. Joey something? Anyway, it was clear in training camp that he couldn't hang on to the ball.

So . . . they cut him. Dude never saw the field.

Can they please just cut that fucker ASAP? He's a negative for this team, period. Anyone can be taught to catch a ball as a fair catch. Get his fucking sorry ass out there.

[Rastak]

Gotta love the Rodgers facial expressions.

[red]

lazard wide open over the middle

go through your fucking progression

[Fritz]

Watson seems to have no instincts for the game.

[red]

run the fucking ball

[red]

Has there been such an obvious fuckup as Amari Rodgers in Green Bay since maybe before Ron Wolf got here?

Maybe BJ Sander?

Ron Wolf drafted a punt returner in the fourth round back in the 90's, I think, or early 2000's. Joey something? Anyway, it was clear in training camp that he couldn't hang on to the ball.

So . . . they cut him. Dude never saw the field.

Can they please just cut that fucker ASAP? He's a negative for this team, period. Anyone can be taught to catch a ball as a fair catch. Get his fucking sorry ass out there.

justin harrell

pretty sure we needed a WR that year, like every year

[Fritz]

Jenkins ain't right, even after they moved him to guard.

[King Friday]

Watson seems to have no instincts for the game.

He came from a run first college offense. He was always going to be a project. However, it does seem like he’s hardly ever played football before.

[Harlan Huckleby]

bad pass

[Fritz]

No, Harrell was the first round pick who was injured all the time and never panned out.

[beveaux1]

lazard wide open over the middle

go through your fucking progression

Jenkins missed the block. That's how our season has gone.

[red]

cowboys should just punt right now

got a 50-50 chance of getting a 55 yard gain

[red]

Jenkins missed the block. That's how our season has gone.

no, the play before he was wide open too and rodgers threw a shit pass to watson

[Fritz]

I think I see wyatt back in.

[Fritz]

This is really very much like watching the Packers back in the 80's. All hope, no real confidence that they were good enough.

[wthigoot]

Has there been such an obvious fuckup as Amari Rodgers in Green Bay since maybe before Ron Wolf got here?

Maybe BJ Sander?

Ron Wolf drafted a punt returner in the fourth round back in the 90's, I think, or early 2000's. Joey something? Anyway, it was clear in training camp that he couldn't hang on to the ball.

So . . . they cut him. Dude never saw the field.

Can they please just cut that fucker ASAP? He's a negative for this team, period. Anyone can be taught to catch a ball as a fair catch. Get his fucking sorry ass out there.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Rodgers

This is the guy I thought of - 2006 - don't remember his punt returns - but he got arrested for discharging a weapon outside of a bar just after the draft and then got cut in training camp

[Fritz]

"Darnell Savage just a little late getting there."

Yeah, story of his career.

[beveaux1]

We're playing our usual 2nd half after a decent 1st half.

[Fosco33]

Need to keep this to one score if we want a shot

[Fritz]

Cory Rodgers, yes. That's the guy.

Can one of you mofos up in GB slip a handgun into Amari Rodgers's pocket so he can get cut, too? But he'd probably drop it anyway.

[Teamcheez1]

I really wanted to give the points on a large bet. Of course I don’t gamble.

[RashanGary]

I bet my son $5 Amari is done on punt returns. Please.

[MadScientist]

Well it was close for a half.

[red]

yup

[beveaux1]

Our best CB can't cover their best receiver.

[red]

I bet my son $5 Amari is done on punt returns. Please.

i'd say he should be cut from the team, but he should have been cut weeks ago

so who the hell knows, he'll pry keep his job

[beveaux1]

No pass rush.

[Teamcheez1]

Game over.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I bet my son $5 Amari is done on punt returns. Please.

SHUT THE FUCK UP WITH THE NON STOP GAMBLING BULLSHIT!!!!!!!

[Fosco33]

It’s pretty much have to answer kinda drive. Gotta keep head in the game!

[Fritz]

If either Amari Rodgers or Darnell Savage is on this team next year, I'll know we're back in the bumblefuck days of the 70's and 80's.

[beveaux1]

Barry keeps sending 5 and 6 but no one gets home. Ever.

[Teamcheez1]

We won’t start Love on Thursday because of the short week and we still aren’t mathematically eliminated ( even though there it is probably a 1% chance of making the playoffs).

[Harlan Huckleby]

We won’t start Love on Thursday because of the short week and we still aren’t mathematically eliminated ( even though there it is probably a 1% chance of making the playoffs).

they won't start Love if packers lose every game. Too embarrassing.

[Teamcheez1]

SHUT THE FUCK UP WITH THE NON STOP GAMBLING BULLSHIT!!!!!!!

Lighten up Francis

[red]

and a wasted time out cause we have to wait for the last second before we line up

[Fritz]

Throw it to Toure. Give that kid a chance to make a play. I think he's better than Twatson.

[Rastak]

SHUT THE FUCK UP WITH THE NON STOP GAMBLING BULLSHIT!!!!!!!


Good stuff Tank! You keep plowing ahead man.

[MadScientist]

Barry keeps sending 5 and 6 but no one gets home. Ever.

No Gary no rush.

[beveaux1]

they won't start Love if packers lose every game. Too embarrassing.

Absolutely true. They went all in on Rogers.

[Fritz]

Aaron Rodgers eye rolls are in full force now.

[Teamcheez1]

they won't start Love if packers lose every game. Too embarrassing.

I’m all in on the highest possible draft pick now.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Lighten up Francis

See other games thread. Was mocking Red.

[red]

shitty throw

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Good stuff Tank! You keep plowing ahead man.

Unfortunately I am losing frogskins.

[Teamcheez1]

See other games thread. Was mocking Red.

Got it! Thanks

[Rastak]

Unfortunately I am losing frogskins.


That's never good. Good luck.

[King Friday]

Rodgers continues to be highly inaccurate on intermediate routes.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Out of respect for Fritz, I did not mention gambling in this thread. Harrell comes in and changed everything.

lol

[Joemailman]

If either Amari Rodgers or Darnell Savage is on this team next week, I'll know we're back in the bumblefuck days of the 70's and 80's.
FIFY.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I’m all in on the highest possible draft pick now.

It makes sense. But ticket holders and players will be pissed if best players aren't out there.

[red]

No Gary no rush.

preston has big a big disappointment this season, kind of the invisible man

[Fritz]

IF the Packer defense can force a punt in this game - doubtful at this point - and IF The Flower sends Amari Rodgers back out there, then I'll know for sure that MLF is lost, completely lost.

[red]

throw it away

[Harlan Huckleby]

Out of respect for Fritz, I did not mention gambling in this thread. Harrell comes in and changed everything.

lol

you're gamblin on a knuckle sandwich from Harrell. Guy is fierce.

[red]

OMG

throw it at the fucking guy, not where you think he aught to be

[red]

there you go watson!!!!

[beveaux1]

Watson, TD!

[Anti-Polar Bear]

you're gamblin on a knuckle sandwich from Harrell. Guy is fierce.

lol

[MadtownPacker]

you're gamblin on a knuckle sandwich from Harrell. Guy is fierce.He is more crazy-strong I would imagine than fierce.

[Joemailman]

Christian Watson. All he does is score touchdowns.

[King Friday]

When he sees the ball, he’s a beast.

[beveaux1]

If Watson hadn't been hurt all year, we might have had an offense.

[Harlan Huckleby]

He is more crazy-strong I would imagine than fierce.

In wrestling it is known as "prison strong"

[MadtownPacker]

Looks like Rodgers finally trust him.

[Joemailman]

We are seeing the last of Mason Crosby.

[red]

When he sees the ball, he’s a beast.

i stand by what i said after the first play of the year

maybe he should get his eyes checked

[MadtownPacker]

If Watson hadn't been hurt all year, we might have had an offense.
He should not be thrown anything in traffic. Deep every time.

[Teamcheez1]

Some of you need to quit harping on a rookie.

[King Friday]

We are seeing the last of Mason Crosby.

There will be a lot of lasts this season.

[Fritz]

Christian Watson, yeah. I always liked that guy. Yeah.

[red]

We are seeing the last of Mason Crosby.

was that blocked, or just hideous?

[MadtownPacker]

i stand by what i said after the first play of the year

maybe he should get his eyes checked
Lasik helped Javon Walker until he turned into a shit.

[beveaux1]

We are seeing the last of Mason Crosby.

Crosby has been hurt all week. That's why we put another kicker on the active roster.

[Harlan Huckleby]

respectability is back


still time for Amari Rodgers to be a hero!

[Fosco33]

We can’t let up any more points realistically.

[MadtownPacker]

Some of you need to quit harping on a rookie.
What else we supposed to do then mofo?

[King Friday]

Wait…did the special teams just make a play?

[Joemailman]

i stand by what i said after the first play of the year

maybe he should get his eyes checked

Somebody, I think it might have been Javon Walker, got contact lenses early in his career and was a different player.

[red]

In wrestling it is known as "prison strong"

also in gay circles

so i've heard

[Fosco33]

Mason not even kicking off

[red]

Somebody, I think it might have been Javon Walker, got contact lenses early in his career and was a different player.

it was someone around that time, or maybe a bit before

was it walker or ferguson? or someone else

but i do remember that happening to someone back in the day

[King Friday]

Lasik helped Javon Walker until he turned into a shit.

Oh Watson can see, but he’s just not at all used to an NFL offense or QB. The missed time in camp really hurt.

[red]

Lasik helped Javon Walker until he turned into a shit.

so it wasn't walker cause mads never been right

[Teamcheez1]

Soft coverage when you should be pressing.

[King Friday]

Not sure why any team would throw a quick hitter to Jaire.

[Fritz]

I don't get why Alexander played so far off on that third down. Makes no sense. You gave them that first down, just gave it to them.

[beveaux1]

A punt coming.

[King Friday]

Packer defense stepping up.

[beveaux1]

New returner. Not sure about that.

[King Friday]

Nixon needs to let that punt go.

[beveaux1]

First time in over a month that the game isn't already over.

[King Friday]

Hella good hands though. If Amari had tried that, the ball would be in Appleton.

[red]

nixon should have taken over both punt and kick duties long ago

[Joemailman]

As soon as Cobb is back, he needs to be returning punts.

[MadScientist]

Nixon back on punts. Amari Rodgers can pack his stuff and go home.

[Fritz]

I hope they send Amari Rodgers into the stand to sell beer. But he'd probably spill it all.

[King Friday]

New returner. Not sure about that.

You want more of Amari?

[beveaux1]

In training camp, Nixon had a fumbling problem on punt returns.

[King Friday]

As soon as Cobb is back, he needs to be returning punts.

No, unless you want him back on injured reserve. Nixon needs some pointers, but if he can do kickoffs, he can do punts.

[Teamcheez1]

In training camp, Nixon had a fumbling problem on punt returns.

Amari is a fumbling problem.

[Harlan Huckleby]

4 down territory?

[red]

the kids needed confidence

shame it took this long to go back to him

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't think they can punt this drive

[King Friday]

Watson is becoming a man.

[red]

I hope they send Amari Rodgers into the stand to sell beer. But he'd probably spill it all.

thats worse then him fumbling the game away

[red]

WHAT A RUN!!

[King Friday]

Circle button.

[red]

thats some madden shit right there

lucky to get it back though

[Harlan Huckleby]

has ball in wrong arm

[King Friday]

Ahman Green issue…get that back to the outside arm.

[red]

best we've looked all year

THANKS FAT MIKE!

[beveaux1]

Dillon looks like last year Dillon.

[Harlan Huckleby]

they are scoring too quickly

[King Friday]

Clock is big here…can’t score too early

[red]

christian watson

breakout game

[beveaux1]

Watson, TD!! Again!!

[MadScientist]

Starting to see why they drafted Watson.

[King Friday]

Watson might be a good draft pick.

[King Friday]

Too much time left though.

[RashanGary]

Aaron Rodgers is so much better when the OL blocks.

[Rastak]

Vikes traded with you guys to get him :-| so I want a thank you.....

[red]

damn

[Fosco33]

Mason can barely make an extra point. We’ll need a Td to win it

See if the defense can make a play

[MadScientist]

The slip kick was almost the best kickoff ever.

[MadtownPacker]

Vikes traded with you guys to get him :-| so I want a thank you.....
You got the “you” part right.

[red]

Vikes traded with you guys to get him :-| so I want a thank you.....

OH FUCK YOU!!!

you guys stole justin jefferson from us, you'll never be forgiven for that one

[beveaux1]

No matter what happens, this is our best game of the year.

[King Friday]

Packers have played hard today. At least that looks better than we’ve seen in the last month.

[MadScientist]

Vikes traded with you guys to get him :-| so I want a thank you.....

Yes, Thanks. I don't want to think what the Vikings would be like if they had Watson and Jefferson.

[Fritz]

yeah, Christian Watson. I always, always liked that guy.

Yeah.

[MadScientist]

yeah, Christian Watson. I always, always liked that guy.

Yeah.

He's still a work in progress, but today was progress.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

.

[Fritz]

Packers have played hard today. At least that looks better than we’ve seen in the last month.

I am thankful for that.

[red]

80,000+ fat drunk fans trying to jump to jump around LOL

[MadtownPacker]

I am thankful for that.
It ain’t over man!!!

[King Friday]

Quay is a good draft pick too

[beveaux1]

3 and out. We have a chance to win, but Crosby is hurt.

[Rastak]

Watson looks good today for sure.

[King Friday]

Can Watson score 4?

[red]

nixon did more in that return then i've seen all year from amari

[beveaux1]

Can Watson score 4?

He may need to.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Nixon looks smooth returning punts. Why wasnt he returning all along?

[Fosco33]

Wow. Now what is Mason good from (the 20?).

I’d rather punch it in the end zone

[Harlan Huckleby]

no Crosby? tough odds

[Rastak]

Tight game. Can't match the Vikes-Bills game, that was an all timer.

[King Friday]

Nixon looks like an actual returner

[Fritz]

Oh my god, the defense got a stop.

[red]

Quay is a good draft pick too

showing some decent potential

[MadtownPacker]

This game is turning into a class too.

[Rastak]

This game is turning into a class too.


Yup.

[Fritz]

Got to get that first first down.

[red]

how many seconds did we let burn off before calling that TO?

[beveaux1]

Wasted a full minute.

[King Friday]

What the hell are we doing

[King Friday]

MLF is going full Fat Mike.

[Harlan Huckleby]

playing for OT makes sense

[Rastak]

Wow, threw it away.

[red]

little matty just letting rodgers chew him out on the sideline

[Harlan Huckleby]

with no field goal kicker it is better to kill clock and go to OT

[beveaux1]

We might be the worst 2 minute offense in football.

[Rastak]

little matty just letting rodgers chew him out on the sideline


You guys gotta somehow fix that shit.

[Teamcheez1]

We wasted too much clock.

[red]

with no field goal kicker it is better to kill clock and go to OT

but we didn't just let the clock run, we threw it away and stopped the clock

[Fritz]

The line was stacked. Not sure running was the right call.

[red]

You guys gotta somehow fix that shit.

big time

to me, thats a huge problem

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Tight game. Can't match the Vikes-Bills game, that was an all timer.

Great game, but the Allen fumble was pure luck. :)

[Fritz]

You guys gotta somehow fix that shit.

None of that is getting fixed until Rodgers is no longer playing for GB.

[Teamcheez1]

Rodgers always wants to throw the home run ball, yet we don’t try it at least once?

[red]

if we win the flip for OT we should onside it

[Fritz]

So Joe Barely gets a timeout to get the defense right. Can he fuck this up?

[King Friday]

Not sure what the Cowboys were expecting there

[red]

ONSIDE IT!!!!!!!!!

[Sparkey]

The theory that Watson is tall and fast, therefor good isn’t going so well.

Oops..... Lol

[Harlan Huckleby]

but we didn't just let the clock run, we threw it away and stopped the clock

Cowboys would have stopped clock on that play anyway, so no biggie.

less than 20 seconds left, so punting there is fine.

[Rastak]

Great game, but the Allen fumble was pure luck. :)


100% true, as was the non replay call on the pass that should have been reviewed and called incomplete which would have ended the game. What a game though.

[King Friday]

Fox earned some cash today with these two games…big ratings.

[Fritz]

So why did Captain Rodgers not go out for the toss?

[Teamcheez1]

So why did Captain Rodgers not go out for the toss?

He’s tired.

[King Friday]

So why did Captain Rodgers not go out for the toss?

His thumb hurts?

[Anti-Polar Bear]

100% true, as was the non replay call on the pass that should have been reviewed and called incomplete which would have ended the game. What a game though.

Yeah, NFL missed that call.

[Fritz]

This team n ever, ever tries a trick play on a punt. Wouldn't that have been the perfect place to run a fake punt and get the two yards for the first down??

Why, oh why, won't they ever try a trick play on a punt??

[King Friday]

Boys will be Boys.

[Rastak]

Damn, football has been insane today.

[red]

100% true, as was the non replay call on the pass that should have been reviewed and called incomplete which would have ended the game. What a game though.

that was one of the best endings to a game i've ever seen

the stop at the goal line followed by the fumble TD

i was going nuts

big win against a great team

[Fritz]

The D's not going to be able to get this done, are they?

[King Friday]

Ugh…this defense scares the hell out of me

[red]

So why did Captain Rodgers not go out for the toss?

too busy pouting?

[Rastak]

that was one of the best endings to a game i've ever seen

the stop at the goal line followed by the fumble TD

i was going nuts

big win against a great team


Best I've seen since 1980 against the Browns.

[beveaux1]

The D's not going to be able to get this done, are they?

Maybe not.

[red]

Ugh…this defense scares the hell out of me

its one of those years when you just can't trust them no matter how good they play that day

[Guiness]

This team n ever, ever tries a trick play on a punt. Wouldn't that have been the perfect place to run a fake punt and get the two yards for the first down??

Why, oh why, won't they ever try a trick play on a punt??

*Jon Ryan has entered the chat*

[red]

Best I've seen since 1980 against the Browns.

god damn your old

edit : damnit, you got it fixed lol

[MadtownPacker]

Yeah!!!

[Fritz]

Jonathon Garvin is a solid dude.

[red]

guess the nfl wants us to win

something that can be called every play

[King Friday]

Wow…have to get the stop now

[red]

that seems like a big dude for alexander to be covering

[Fritz]

Best I've seen since 1980 against the Browns.



Damn Ras, you're as old as I am.

[beveaux1]

They got a pass rush.

[red]

WOW

come on boys

finish them off

fat make throwing the headset

[King Friday]

Wow

[red]

come on you fat fuck, collapse on the sideline

[Fritz]

Ya know, that is the Fat Mike I love. The swagger to go for the win.

[Rastak]

Damn Ras, you're as old as I am.


Guessing older Fritz, watched Vikings-Chiefs Superbowl as a kid. Now I ain't KYY (sorry KY no shot).

Packers have a big shot at this.

[MadtownPacker]

For Fritz!!!!!

[beveaux1]

We got 40 yards!!

[red]

There we go

keep going, don't settle for the FG

[King Friday]

I need a little Star Trek here….

Ohhhhhh Myyyyyyyyyyyyy

[red]

For Fritz!!!!!

For Tonya!!!!!

[Rastak]

You got this boys.

[red]

come on money mase

[Fritz]

So if they score a field goal do they win?

[MadtownPacker]

For Tonya!!!!!
Yessss!!!

[MadScientist]

Game!

[red]

YEAH BABY!!!!

FUCK YOU MIKE!!!

[beveaux1]

Packers win!!

[Fritz]

Okay, special teams, do something right for once. Or is that too much to ask?

[MadtownPacker]

So if they score a field goal do they win?
Like the commercials would say, I love you man!!

[George Cumby]

For Tonya!!!!!

YES!!!!!!!

[King Friday]

For Tonya!

Hope this at least let’s you smile for a few minutes Fritz.

[MadScientist]

Far and away the best they've looked all year.

[MadtownPacker]

Thank you Rodgers and Watson and everyone besides Amari for coming up big today when it mattered more than football.

[red]

Far and away the best they've looked all year.

still had a lot of shitty moments, but overall, yeah, easily the best they've looked

[Fritz]

You know, I still love that Fat Mike went for it instead of the FG. That's what I liked about him.

Man, what a win. Haven't seen them come with heart like that all season long.

Guess I'm on next week.

I love you, Tonya.

[Fosco33]

That one was for Fritz!

[Fritz]

For Tonya!

Hope this at least let’s you smile for a few minutes Fritz.

Thanks, King.

It did.

[bobblehead]

Fritz, it won't make it all better, but i have a new story regarding fat mike. Enjoy the win, she would want you to.

[KYPack]

Hope you got a bit of a charge out of that one, Fritz.
If I get any gangster Derby picks this spring, I'll ship em North!

[JohnMexico]

Amazing effort today.

It just makes the three unnecessary losses (Giants, Commies, and Lions) that much more infuriating.

[Joemailman]

More Banjo thread posted.

[RashanGary]

My gf was there with her dad. Such a cool game to be at!

[Tony Oday]

Fritz sorry man, my heart goes out to you.

[Rastak]

Okay, Rats, I'm going to do this.

This game day thread is in honor of my wife Tonya, who passed away early Thursday morning after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Like the Packers, I am bruised and torn and lost right now.

But my wife was a fighter. She scratched and clawed and fought every inch of the way. She never gave up, ever, even when it became clear this past year what was coming. Even when our oncologist gave us "the talk" three weeks ago (it's okay to stop treating the cancer, nothing more we can really do, all of that), when we went into the hospital the next day and the rounding oncologist asked her if she was stopping chemo or just putting it on pause, she said, "Oh, we're just on pause."

When I asked her, after she lost her balance and could hardly walk by herself, if it was time for a walker, she said "We're not there yet." When I told her I wanted to put shower bars in the bathroom, she said "I don't think we're there yet." She just refused to give in. Her body gave out, but her mind and her spirit never did.

So my wish is that somehow this thread will spin out into the universe and imbue the Packers today with that same spirit. Win or lose, may they play with that kind of will.


Fuck, I just saw this. Condolences Fritz, so very sorry for your loss. The Packers certainly won in grand fashion in overtime. You take care and hang in there, not much else a guy can do.


edit: Wiping away tears even though I don't know you guys. It's the way I am and not just being hammered after a day of football.

[pittstang5]

I have no clue what happened today other than a win - in OT none the less, but at this point, I read the 1st post and just needed to say this:

Fritz - I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I know you don't know me and I'm not one of the "Regulars" in here, but my condolences to you and your family. Please take care.

[Jaire]

Fuck, I just saw this. Condolences Fritz, so very sorry for your loss. The Packers certainly won in grand fashion in overtime. You take care and hang in there, not much else a guy can do.


edit: Wiping away tears even though I don't know you guys. It's the way I am and not just being hammered after a day of football.

So sorry, Fritz. Prayers for you, yours and her.

[Bretsky]

i thought he slowed up before even looking for the ball

WHY IS AMARI RODGERS STILL ON THE TEAM?


Red Red Red; you know the answer

AMARI is still on the team because Gutebag drafted him in round 3.

All of the guys covering GB have been asking this for a while now and while I was driving they kept coming back to he offers nothing. How much longer is it going to go before GUTE can admit the mistake and move on

[Fritz]

Thank you to all of you for the condolences and kind words.

I wish you all could've met her (well, some of you, I dunno . . . ) She was full of life, and she made my life bigger and better.

And the Pack really did come out fighting and they bounced back when it looked like the game was getting out of hand. A tribute to Tonya, even if they didn't know it.

[Bretsky]

You guys gotta somehow fix that shit.

Yup, that's not acceptable but what's going on in GB is borderline toxic imo. Give it a few more losses to keep developing. AROD is a horrible Assistant GM but after all the enabling not much can be done

[call_me_ishmael]

Really sorry for your loss Fritz. She sounds like a great life partner.

[Harlan Huckleby]

https://media.tenor.com/0udg0O7tQWsAAAAM/great-success-yes.gif

[RashanGary]

So sorry to hear fritz. I know you guys loved packer games. I hope the W lifted you a little.

[Freak Out]

Just reading this. So very sorry for your loss Fritz. Much love to you and the family.

[jklowan]

sorry for your loss Fritz

[SudsMcBucky]

Okay, Rats, I'm going to do this.

This game day thread is in honor of my wife Tonya, who passed away early Thursday morning after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Like the Packers, I am bruised and torn and lost right now.

But my wife was a fighter. She scratched and clawed and fought every inch of the way. She never gave up, ever, even when it became clear this past year what was coming. Even when our oncologist gave us "the talk" three weeks ago (it's okay to stop treating the cancer, nothing more we can really do, all of that), when we went into the hospital the next day and the rounding oncologist asked her if she was stopping chemo or just putting it on pause, she said, "Oh, we're just on pause."

When I asked her, after she lost her balance and could hardly walk by herself, if it was time for a walker, she said "We're not there yet." When I told her I wanted to put shower bars in the bathroom, she said "I don't think we're there yet." She just refused to give in. Her body gave out, but her mind and her spirit never did.

So my wish is that somehow this thread will spin out into the universe and imbue the Packers today with that same spirit. Win or lose, may they play with that kind of will.

Packerrats' thoughts are with you and you family! Stay strong. Maybe, just maybe, Tonya was watching over the Pack today.