For sadomasochists among us, what if....

[cheesner]

Your point is well taken Palter. We had a lot of opportunities to win this game and it didn't happen. We were playing the best/hottest team in the NFL, in their house, and we took them to overtime and lost. We could have very easily won this - so I am trying to remain optimistic about the rest of the season, although it is difficult not to be a bit disappointed right now.

[oregonpackfan]

Patler, your post illustrates why pro football, and other levels of football as well, are so interesting. There are so many plays and non-plays that can have a huge impact on the outcome of the game.

Though the Packers lost, I still believe it was one hell of a game. The Packers gave an excellent accounting of themselves. I still believe this team can win the NFC-North and at least 1 playoff game.

[Patler]

Patler, your post illustrates why pro football, and other levels of football as well, are so interesting. There are so many plays and non-plays that can have a huge impact on the outcome of the game.

Though the Packers lost, I still believe it was one hell of a game. The Packers gave an excellent accounting of themselves. I still believe this team can win the NFC-North and at least 1 playoff game.

Personally, I never play the "What if" game myself. I started this thread just to tweak the wound a bit on those who immediately begin looking for someone to blame after any close, hard fought loss. I collected many of the "It's his fault accusations" from other threads and combined them in this. You will note my list includes blame for play calling, QB play, numerous other players, the officials, and fate (the coin toss).

It was to get back to a point I made in another thread. Most NFL games are decided by very slim margins, a play or two, decision or two, official call or two and even blind dumb luck can make the difference.

[The Gunshooter]

Re: For sadomasochists among us, what if....

What if....

Poppinga had not gotten a penalty when the Packers had forced a punt, thereby extending a drive that resulted in a fieldgoal?

Rodgers had not barely over thrown Jennings when he had a step on the DB early in the game?

Nelson (I think) had made the block instead of getting in Grant's way on one run he broke into the open on?

The Packers had tried a field goal from the Titan's 38 yard line with time running out in the first half instead of going for it unsuccessfully on 4th down?

Driver was successful in jumping behind the DB instead of getting bumped out of bounds on his long reception?

Jennings came up with the ball, or PI was called on Rodgers' perfectly thrown pass in the last drive?

The DBs got one pick instead of mishandling a few?

The DBs got two picks instead of mishandling few?

THE PACKER CAPTAINS HAD SAID "TAILS"!!!

Have I ruined your evenings???

Note: Feel free to add to the list!

Don't forget the Rodgers fumble when he failed to see the guy or protect the ball.

[Badgerinmaine]

It's hard to be that pissed out this loss if you are a Badger fan; yesterday's game was so much worse.

You aren't kidding. Yeah, it was frustrating, but the Packers were in a game all the way on the road with the last undefeated team in the league. The Badger game was just flat out blown with poor coaching and other breakdowns.

But I've got it even worse. I did my undergrad at the UW, but I got my grad degree at Minnesota. The Gophers lost to Northwestern, blowing a tie game in the last 20 seconds on a 35 yard Pick 6--and worst of all, out here where I don't get to see any of my teams as much as I would like, ALL THREE GAMES WERE ON TV so I could watch all the agony live and in color.
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[MJZiggy]

You can always just take it out on your students...

[Deputy Nutz]

hey, i've been called a lot of things on these boards

but i've never taken it in the ass

But you will, oh but you will.