How to Beat the Packers (the "I'm Bitter" Thread)

[Smidgeon]

1) Cause the Packers' O-line to jump offsides by jumping into the neutral zone; get the refs to call it on the Packers
2) Have a big D-lineman jump on top of the QB's head while he's falling down after a throw; get the refs to not call it
3) Tackle the QB by the head; get the refs to not call it
4) Block Matthews by putting an arm around his neck when he gets past the tackle; have the refs not call it
5) See 4
6) I have more, but the ones I'm not putting down I know are stretches...

[Iron Mike]

There were quite a few "leading with the helmet" tackles I saw that never got called...

[Smidgeon]

Yeah. I usually have a really hard time blaming the refs because I believe they try to be as fair as possible. But there's no way when two teams are slugging it out that only one is committing all the penalties. It was a dirty game (which is fine) but the penalties were 17-3 Packers. Only three against the Bears?!?

[channtheman]

7. Have obvious block in back and hold on punt return for a TD not seen by the refs.
8. Make sure that a defender and a receiver both fighting for the ball (even though it is equal battling) be called defensive pass interference.

[Smidgeon]

9) The unnecessary roughness call on Collins. The runner wasn't down yet.

[jmbarnes101]

7. Have obvious block in back and hold on punt return for a TD not seen by the refs.
8. Make sure that a defender and a receiver both fighting for the ball (even though it is equal battling) be called defensive pass interference.

Amen.

[channtheman]

9) The unnecessary roughness call on Collins. The runner wasn't down yet.

Earlier in the game the exact thing happened to Jordy Nelson, no call. I told my brothers and dad that same exact shit would be called on us... and surprise! It was.

[denverYooper]

Re: How to Beat the Packers (the "I'm Bitter" Thre

1) Cause the Packers' O-line to jump offsides by jumping into the neutral zone; get the refs to call it on the Packers
2) Have a big D-lineman jump on top of the QB's head while he's falling down after a throw; get the refs to not call it
3) Tackle the QB by the head; get the refs to not call it
4) Block Matthews by putting an arm around his neck when he gets past the tackle; have the refs not call it
5) See 4
6) I have more, but the ones I'm not putting down I know are stretches...

I *did* see 4 happen quite a bit. I was surprised that didn't get called more with some of the holding calls we had that were legit but not as obvious.

[Freak Out]

Re: How to Beat the Packers (the "I'm Bitter" Thre

1) Cause the Packers' O-line to jump offsides by jumping into the neutral zone; get the refs to call it on the Packers
2) Have a big D-lineman jump on top of the QB's head while he's falling down after a throw; get the refs to not call it
3) Tackle the QB by the head; get the refs to not call it
4) Block Matthews by putting an arm around his neck when he gets past the tackle; have the refs not call it
5) See 4
6) I have more, but the ones I'm not putting down I know are stretches...

I *did* see 4 happen quite a bit. I was surprised that didn't get called more with some of the holding calls we had that were legit but not as obvious.

There was probably a bunch of holding of Peppers that wasn't called as well....we made to many dumb mistakes to overcome.

[mission]

Let's not forget the fumble early on that Woodson stripped but the play was blown dead. Just a ridiculous discrepancy in favor from the officials.

[channtheman]

Let's not forget the fumble early on that Woodson stripped but the play was blown dead. Just a ridiculous discrepancy in favor from the officials.

Good call. Clearly was a fumble yet it was blown dead? That was a sign of the shitfest that was to come.

[mmmdk]

It all depends; what do you expect from Packers head coach & coaching staff? Players too.

I strongly believe Packers have the players to contend but I sense too many are content with what McCarthy brings to the table.

McCarthy is a great teacher but a lousy OC - he could still be HC but step down as playcaller. I'd try that but it won't happen.

So enjoy the probable "more wins than losses" season and a big maybe on a playoff "W".

Spare me the "it's still early in season" song 'cos what has that got to do with McCarthy being a lousy, lousy OC?

I want Packers to win Super Bowls but I boldly (hardly actually) predict it will never happen with McCarthy at the helm.

Still luv'em Packers

[sheepshead]

Vince was quoted:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocV5bGHdYag

[MichiganPackerFan]

Our mistakes were terrible, but they could have been overcome with balanced officiating. It's a travesty for the game that there is no accountability for officiating. Above is a good list of things that should have been called both ways. If we were beaten by the bears, I could deal with that and move on, but to lose by 3 when the officiating was THAT fucked up is intensely frustrating.

[Cleft Crusty]

McCarthy is a great teacher but a lousy OC - he could still be HC but step down as playcaller. I'd try that but it won't happen.

What the hell are you talking about? Did you watch the game? The playcalling was outstanding. The Packers moved the ball efficiently and controlled the clock. They should have scored up to 20 more points. McCarthy can't catch perfectly thrown bombs. He can't not grab a small piece of uniform on a TD pass. He can't prevent helmet to helmet contact on a great sack. He can't hold onto the ball for a receiver. He can't prevent offensive interference from being called defensive interference. Etc. etc. Whom do you want to call plays? What evidence do you have that they would be better?