winners and participants

[beveaux1]

Janis really had a good game on special teams. Maybe he's one of those guys that play a lot better on the big stage. He did next to nothing last year until the playoff game with Arizona. He's done next to nothing this year until the playoffs.

This could turn out to be very important if Nelson has to miss considerable time.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Another former Packer who was like that was Donny Anderson. He could run with good power, but be knocked over by a glancing blow from the side. Janis actually looks a little like Anderson did returning kicks.

For sure. Same deal with Al Carmichael. You had to like Carmichael's speed, but I almost wished they'd let Floyd Reid return kicks - better ball security, hard to tackle, and he wasn't afraid to stick his nose in a scrum. Floyd must have broken that nose a 100 times.

[texaspackerbacker]

For sure. Same deal with Al Carmichael. You had to like Carmichael's speed, but I almost wished they'd let Floyd Reid return kicks - better ball security, hard to tackle, and he wasn't afraid to stick his nose in a scrum. Floyd must have broken that nose a 100 times.

You're not saying you're actually old enough to remember Al Carmichael and Breezy Reid, are you? That's when I first was a Packer fan as about a 7 year old kid.

For several decades, I think, Carmichael held the record for longest kickoff return - 106 yards.

[Patler]

For sure. Same deal with Al Carmichael. You had to like Carmichael's speed, but I almost wished they'd let Floyd Reid return kicks - better ball security, hard to tackle, and he wasn't afraid to stick his nose in a scrum. Floyd must have broken that nose a 100 times.

You aren't old enough to remember Donny Anderson, so you mock me because I do? Damned young whippersnappers! One of these years the grey-hairs will revolt and teach you kids a lesson!

Anderson actually had a rather distinctive running style when he got moving. Looked like he he was taking about half as many strides as the average guy, and often ended up with his feet at head height when hit from the side. Made for some spectacular crash landings. You would see the same in the open field on runs and pass receptions. But, he had good size and power with his speed, maybe not the greatest balance.

[Maxie the Taxi]

One of these years the grey-hairs will revolt and teach you kids a lesson!

Run and hide, Harlan. I'm on my way to Wisconsin to beat the crap out of you!

[pbmax]

Way to go Harlan, no one is going to want to eat their soup today!

[Patler]

Run and hide, Harlan. I'm on my way to Wisconsin to beat the crap out of you!

Yes! Yes! The long awaited uprising. I'll join you right after my nap!

[Harlan Huckleby]

For several decades, I think, Carmichael held the record for longest kickoff return - 106 yards.

He also slept with Marilyn Monroe. Maybe.

http://www.denverpost.com/2014/11/29/paige-al-carmichaels-life-could-be-hollywood-hit/

[Maxie the Taxi]

Yes! Yes! The long awaited uprising. I'll join you right after my nap!

You sound like my wife.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Anderson actually had a rather distinctive running style when he got moving. Looked like he he was taking about half as many strides as the average guy,

I have a faint memory of him, but more as a hb-fb tweener who also kicked FGs. I might have that all wrong, I was pretty busy catching frogs and snakes in those days.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Run and hide, Harlan. I'm on my way to Wisconsin to beat the crap out of you!

your blinker is on

[Zool]

Well, like a lot of long striders, he can get tripped up by guys grabbing his ankles, feet; like the low hit that knocked him down on his last kick return yesterday.
I've seen him run through a few arm tackles too, then get knocked over when shoved from the side. I don't think it is an issue of toughness at all, witness his hail mary reception last year and the long reception before it. With Janis, I think it is just an issue of balance.

Another former Packer who was like that was Donny Anderson. He could run with good power, but be knocked over by a glancing blow from the side. Janis actually looks a little like Anderson did returning kicks.

It might be the long strider part as he has no base. He had that returner dead to rights on punt coverage yesterday, hit him and barely held on until help arrived.

I think in the Washington game, they had the ball at the 5, he caught a quick out at the 2. DB hit him right away and Janis ended up at the 5. He just doesn't play to his size. He's WR4 now I guess with Davis being a ghost because of his fumblitis?

[Joemailman]

Winners:

Anyone who is sick of hearing about how Eli and the Giants have the Packers number.

[Harlan Huckleby]

They didn't put a lot of effort into their lip syncing back in the day.

[Patler]

I have a faint memory of him, but more as a hb-fb tweener who also kicked FGs. I might have that all wrong, I was pretty busy catching frogs and snakes in those days.

You have it wrong. He punted, not FGs. Left footed punter, as I recall. Often credited as being the first who focused on height even if sacrificing distance, in order to minimize returns.