Here is another edition of a year in review ... for purely entertainment, non-historical purposes.
My favorites ...
TV Show: Three way tie: Grey's Anatomy, Family Guy and CSI:NY
New TV Show: Pushing Daisies
CD: +44: When Your Heart Stops Beating
Song: No It Isn't ~ +44
Movie (in Theater): Bourne Ultimatium
Movie (Rental): Big Fish
Football Player: The Ever Impressive: Brett Favre
Football Player I'd like to watch more: Big Ben Rothelisberger
Biggest NFL Surprise: Green Bay Packers! & the Cleveland Browns
Biggest NFL Disappointment: the New Orleans Saints
I'll turn the channel when: any thing with the Patriots is on!
Celeb I'm sick of: Tiki Barber
Gift Given: new MP3 Player for mom
Gift Received: Lap desk
Best new tradition/habit: Get Fuzzy! 365 days a year
Commercial: Dallas Yawn ~ Pepsi Max
Traveling: to New York City for a week ~ with 7 inches of rain! Theatre Tour: 5 shows, Comedy club, Regis & Kelly ~ Starry Night at the MoMA and RENT!!!
KoL: Roll out of NS13, a less than 2 week run, 3 million meat (whoohoo!)
Wine: 17 bottles, Wollersham Winery, Domaine Reserve
Other Notables: CSI teased that Sara Siedl was going to die. When she didn't, i refused to watch the show again.
Best Blog: Grey Matter~blog of the writers from Grey's Anatomy, new post after each show, unforunately cut down because of the writer's strike.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Packer Post -- Installment 64
The Packers don't secure home field advantage throughout the playoffs because of the loss to the Chicago Bears in week 16. Punter Jon Ryan suffered the most in this wind-blown, water-logged game. He fumbled a snap, had two punts blocked, one returned for a touchdown and one go for nine-yards.
Quarter Breakdown:
* First Quarter: 0-3 ~ Bears *
* Second Quarter: 7-13 ~ Bears *
* Third Quarter: 7-28 ~ Bears *
* Fourth Quarter: 7-35 ~ Bears *
In the match up against the Lions, the team is able to close the regular season on a positive note, improving special teams coverage and blocking. It put together a good game even though several key players were inactive and Favre plus many of the starters were pulled after the first quarter.
Quarter Breakdown:
* First Quarter: 14-3 ~ Packers *
* Second Quarter: 21-10 ~ Packers*
* Third Quarter: 31-13 ~ Packers *
* Fourth Quarter: 34-13 ~ Packers*
* First Quarter: 14-3 ~ Packers *
* Second Quarter: 21-10 ~ Packers*
* Third Quarter: 31-13 ~ Packers *
* Fourth Quarter: 34-13 ~ Packers*
On to the Playoffs!
Friday, December 28, 2007
What a bunch of CRAP!
Tonight, CBS aired a promo that Saturday they would air the Patriots-Giants. I was slightly disappointed, I would prefer a game with teams I cared about.
Later in the night on FOX I saw an NFL Network commercial: the Pats vs. the Giants. Saturday.
Uh.....wtf? Was I hallucinating with the CBS thing?
Whatever, okay.
So I'm watching Leno still later at night: NBC presents the Patriots and Giants, battling head-to-head.
Okay....what the hell is going on? Three networks? Did you hear me? THREE NETWORKS. For a regular season game that has no implication on the playoffs.
I understand about the magnitude of the game historically. And the importance of giving the fans the opportunity to watch it and reminisce for years forward (I remember when the Giants creamed the Patriots in their quest for the epic undefeated season. Oh the look on Tom Brady's face when it happened, we thought Moss was going to cry (wishful thinking...Giants win Saturday, Giants win Saturday)).
I get that, and it's great that they are airing it on network television, when the NFL prides itself on being America's True Pastime--and the most accessible league. But we can air it on one network. And get this ... in New York and Boston markets, ABC has rights to the game. For those without math skills that will be four---how is anyone making money on this diluted market? They should all re-do their promos: Patriots vs. the Giants on CBS (and NBC. And the NFL Network. And, if you live in Boston or New York, ABC.)
But let's all be honest here, with all of my dislike for Bill Belicheck, the sickening dynasty talk and the golden boy quarterback who looks great because, oh by the way, he's throwing to the best wide receiver in the league--------this game has two possibilities, and neither of them is making me jump out of my chair to watch it.
1) Absolute blow out -- regardless of who plays, Brady, Moss, Manning or their third string understudies... because again, this game has no meaning in the grand scheme of the playoffs which last time i checked, were pretty damn important because they determined who plays in the Championship game and the magnificent Patriots aren't just ushered in unless congress makes a new law (which I realize is entirely possible since the Patriots are indeed that fucking great) to make the Super Bowl the Patriots vs. whichever team (and hey why don't we have a playoff system where NFC vs. AFC teams play to decide which team is good enough to be whopped on by the Patriots in the Super Bowl) and while we're at it, let's rename it.... how about the Chowder Bowl? Or the Patriots are Fantastic Bowl? Or This is Irrelevant a Because We All Know the Patriots Are Really the Best Ever Bowl (TIBWAKPRBEB for short).
2) Extremely, Close & Hard Fought Game
With either option ... and with either first string or those unnamed bench warmers, #1 will only be amusing to Pats fans. (And really people, when the Packers are up by 20+ points, I start feeling sorry for the other team and start to lose interest--don't you check out in the fourth quarter too?)
The second option would be the only one worth watching ... but it still doesn't merit three networks carrying it. I'm not even going to address that less than 40 percent of the nation (and the only people in Wisconsin who got to see it was those living in Green Bay/Milwaukee ... because the rest of the state wouldn't really mind they didn't get to see it, apparently) saw a game with actual importance to the actual reason they don't just hold a lottery system to which two teams will play in the Super Bowl (oops, sorry the TIBWAKPRBEB) in the first place. (i.e. Packers-Cowboys, which decided home field advantage for NFC Playoffs)
Yes, I obviously have animosity towards the Patriots and the whole world being swept up into calling them the best team ever and saying they'll go 19-0 by week 6. But, three networks?!?
SERIOUSLY?!
Later in the night on FOX I saw an NFL Network commercial: the Pats vs. the Giants. Saturday.
Uh.....wtf? Was I hallucinating with the CBS thing?
Whatever, okay.
So I'm watching Leno still later at night: NBC presents the Patriots and Giants, battling head-to-head.
Okay....what the hell is going on? Three networks? Did you hear me? THREE NETWORKS. For a regular season game that has no implication on the playoffs.
I understand about the magnitude of the game historically. And the importance of giving the fans the opportunity to watch it and reminisce for years forward (I remember when the Giants creamed the Patriots in their quest for the epic undefeated season. Oh the look on Tom Brady's face when it happened, we thought Moss was going to cry (wishful thinking...Giants win Saturday, Giants win Saturday)).
I get that, and it's great that they are airing it on network television, when the NFL prides itself on being America's True Pastime--and the most accessible league. But we can air it on one network. And get this ... in New York and Boston markets, ABC has rights to the game. For those without math skills that will be four---how is anyone making money on this diluted market? They should all re-do their promos: Patriots vs. the Giants on CBS (and NBC. And the NFL Network. And, if you live in Boston or New York, ABC.)
But let's all be honest here, with all of my dislike for Bill Belicheck, the sickening dynasty talk and the golden boy quarterback who looks great because, oh by the way, he's throwing to the best wide receiver in the league--------this game has two possibilities, and neither of them is making me jump out of my chair to watch it.
1) Absolute blow out -- regardless of who plays, Brady, Moss, Manning or their third string understudies... because again, this game has no meaning in the grand scheme of the playoffs which last time i checked, were pretty damn important because they determined who plays in the Championship game and the magnificent Patriots aren't just ushered in unless congress makes a new law (which I realize is entirely possible since the Patriots are indeed that fucking great) to make the Super Bowl the Patriots vs. whichever team (and hey why don't we have a playoff system where NFC vs. AFC teams play to decide which team is good enough to be whopped on by the Patriots in the Super Bowl) and while we're at it, let's rename it.... how about the Chowder Bowl? Or the Patriots are Fantastic Bowl? Or This is Irrelevant a Because We All Know the Patriots Are Really the Best Ever Bowl (TIBWAKPRBEB for short).
2) Extremely, Close & Hard Fought Game
With either option ... and with either first string or those unnamed bench warmers, #1 will only be amusing to Pats fans. (And really people, when the Packers are up by 20+ points, I start feeling sorry for the other team and start to lose interest--don't you check out in the fourth quarter too?)
The second option would be the only one worth watching ... but it still doesn't merit three networks carrying it. I'm not even going to address that less than 40 percent of the nation (and the only people in Wisconsin who got to see it was those living in Green Bay/Milwaukee ... because the rest of the state wouldn't really mind they didn't get to see it, apparently) saw a game with actual importance to the actual reason they don't just hold a lottery system to which two teams will play in the Super Bowl (oops, sorry the TIBWAKPRBEB) in the first place. (i.e. Packers-Cowboys, which decided home field advantage for NFC Playoffs)
Yes, I obviously have animosity towards the Patriots and the whole world being swept up into calling them the best team ever and saying they'll go 19-0 by week 6. But, three networks?!?
SERIOUSLY?!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Purging & the two Tic-Tac Spider
Tonight I felt the strange need to purge. Maybe it was because too much stuff was piling up on my desk (and if so, ironically, I didn't clean my desk at all), or maybe it was because it was nice not to have every corner of every room no longer occupied by gifts, wrapping paper or other accessories to make our surroundings holly and jolly.
Right now I'm leaning on an uncomfortable lump of blankets, so it's only a matter of time before I'll take a break to make my bed. But, I've gotten off track.
Clausterphobic. That's what I was feeling. When I start feeling clausterphobic in my space, I know it's time to clean. To clear this feeling, I decided to do some slight rearranging in my room. I wanted to move my end table next to my bookcase and the CD holder to the other side of my dresser. Mix things up a little bit without doing too much heavy lifting.
I cleaned next to my bed so I could put the end stand there, and moved the CD holder--which, of course, came apart. Then I needed to clean the stand and put the stuffing sitting on it on my desk so I could move it. Okay, done. Now I pick up the stand, it's heavier than I remembered, and put it next to my bookcase.
But since the bookcase is on an angle it sticks out too much, which is the exact reason why I didn't put it there in the first place. Damn, I remember now. And now sinceI recall that, I know I can't put it next to the dresser because it sticks out too much so that I can't walk through to my bed.
Sweaty and disgusted I sit down next to the night stand, still beside the bookcase, to survey the room. Disaster--ugh.
Since I'm sitting there--and in need of a victory, no matter how small--I organize my basket that I keep my lotion, perfume and stuff in. As I am finishing that up I saw a huge fucking spider (the size of two tic-tacs placed side by side--I hate spiders, that's huge for me) crawl along the floor on to my three-tier corner table.
We have company so I can't freak out or get spider-killing help like I normally would. So now I feel all creepy-crawly-icky-like. Eww.
I resign that I moved all that stuff for no reason and start working to put it back.
With everything back where it started, though less dusty, I still feel the need to purge. To fulfill this urge I pull out a bag and stuff it with random knick knacks and stuffed animals I've collected over the past five years. I'll throw the bag in the corner of the extra bedroom. Thank goodness for junk rooms.
My only problem with this scenario is I could have gotten rid of (and actually thrown away) a lot more. I have random things that stay for the sheer reason they have sentimental value. Little trinkets I've had since I was a baby, the first (and only) picture I won at the fair, a gift from a family friend and stuff I've gotten from relatives who've since died. They fill my shelves, but I'm unwilling to part with them.
Oh well, I guess.
Other than seeing that spider, I'm no more worse for the wear.
Right now I'm leaning on an uncomfortable lump of blankets, so it's only a matter of time before I'll take a break to make my bed. But, I've gotten off track.
Clausterphobic. That's what I was feeling. When I start feeling clausterphobic in my space, I know it's time to clean. To clear this feeling, I decided to do some slight rearranging in my room. I wanted to move my end table next to my bookcase and the CD holder to the other side of my dresser. Mix things up a little bit without doing too much heavy lifting.
I cleaned next to my bed so I could put the end stand there, and moved the CD holder--which, of course, came apart. Then I needed to clean the stand and put the stuffing sitting on it on my desk so I could move it. Okay, done. Now I pick up the stand, it's heavier than I remembered, and put it next to my bookcase.
But since the bookcase is on an angle it sticks out too much, which is the exact reason why I didn't put it there in the first place. Damn, I remember now. And now sinceI recall that, I know I can't put it next to the dresser because it sticks out too much so that I can't walk through to my bed.
Sweaty and disgusted I sit down next to the night stand, still beside the bookcase, to survey the room. Disaster--ugh.
Since I'm sitting there--and in need of a victory, no matter how small--I organize my basket that I keep my lotion, perfume and stuff in. As I am finishing that up I saw a huge fucking spider (the size of two tic-tacs placed side by side--I hate spiders, that's huge for me) crawl along the floor on to my three-tier corner table.
We have company so I can't freak out or get spider-killing help like I normally would. So now I feel all creepy-crawly-icky-like. Eww.
I resign that I moved all that stuff for no reason and start working to put it back.
With everything back where it started, though less dusty, I still feel the need to purge. To fulfill this urge I pull out a bag and stuff it with random knick knacks and stuffed animals I've collected over the past five years. I'll throw the bag in the corner of the extra bedroom. Thank goodness for junk rooms.
My only problem with this scenario is I could have gotten rid of (and actually thrown away) a lot more. I have random things that stay for the sheer reason they have sentimental value. Little trinkets I've had since I was a baby, the first (and only) picture I won at the fair, a gift from a family friend and stuff I've gotten from relatives who've since died. They fill my shelves, but I'm unwilling to part with them.
Oh well, I guess.
Other than seeing that spider, I'm no more worse for the wear.
Monday, December 24, 2007
The walls will fall before we do
Friday night was the season finale of The Next Great American Band. Now if you've seen this show (or promos for it) you'll know why it glued me to the television.
Yes, Johnny Rzeznik, frontman for The Goo Goo Dolls (only my absolute favorite singer and band) is a judge.
What a treat to see John every week and gleen a little more information about him. Oh. Yeah.
The first two weeks of the live shows he had some trouble handling the crowd boo after his comments. I'll cut him some slack on that since I'm sure it was an adjustment to go from artist to judge. He had a little too many "you guys are great, what more can I say?" type comments, but when he did give criticizm it was thoughtful and right on (in my opinion).
But now my weekly indulgence in Johnny is over. The Goo Goo Dolls performed Black Balloon on this finale show, far outshining the performance of his fellow judge Shelia E and the actual contestants of the show. I, of course, am biasis on this matter.
I was nervous about the series (what if JR acted like a loser or real jackass?) or what if the network execs hated it and pulled it from the airwaves before it finished the competition? But it didn't disappoint. The actual music was too country/folky for my tastes. I did enjoy Dot Dot Dot and Rocket (I totally agree with Johnny, the lead singer of Rocket need to work on her singing).
I'm hoping it's picked up again and more importantly, Johnny is still a judge. The host did say We'll see you again next year... so here's hoping.
Yes, Johnny Rzeznik, frontman for The Goo Goo Dolls (only my absolute favorite singer and band) is a judge.
What a treat to see John every week and gleen a little more information about him. Oh. Yeah.
The first two weeks of the live shows he had some trouble handling the crowd boo after his comments. I'll cut him some slack on that since I'm sure it was an adjustment to go from artist to judge. He had a little too many "you guys are great, what more can I say?" type comments, but when he did give criticizm it was thoughtful and right on (in my opinion).
But now my weekly indulgence in Johnny is over. The Goo Goo Dolls performed Black Balloon on this finale show, far outshining the performance of his fellow judge Shelia E and the actual contestants of the show. I, of course, am biasis on this matter.
I was nervous about the series (what if JR acted like a loser or real jackass?) or what if the network execs hated it and pulled it from the airwaves before it finished the competition? But it didn't disappoint. The actual music was too country/folky for my tastes. I did enjoy Dot Dot Dot and Rocket (I totally agree with Johnny, the lead singer of Rocket need to work on her singing).
I'm hoping it's picked up again and more importantly, Johnny is still a judge. The host did say We'll see you again next year... so here's hoping.
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I want to complain about certain aspects of Christmas cards, but don't want to piss people off who do what I don't like.
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Last week on American Dad's Christmas Show, Stan Smith died and met God--who was voiced by Seth MacFarlane. "It's true! I knew Seth MacFarlane is a god!"
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Our 13 day wait for the arrival of Crimbo themed adventures was slightly unbearable. The wait was worth it, I'm enjoying adventuring in the Sinister Dodecahdron for the 12 days of Crimborg. This holiday season was festooned with references from Star Trek's Borg & the Collective as well as many Terminator references. I'm quite satisfied, this Crimbo season has been as enjoyable as the others I've participated in.
I'm frustrated by the stat scaling---I wasn't used to having to hit an enemy more than once, so I'm sure NS is going to be a bitch to defeat. I think I'll give her a try tomorrow.
It's such a huge disappointment that I won't be able to use all these items in a run for my main adventurer The long run has enabled me to reach Level 16 as a Seal Clubber, so I was able to gain pulverize the new nuances to this skill have been interesting/exciting/frustrating.
I've spent most of my time in the Toy Factory, collecting as much material as I can I'll keep each of the items Uncle Crimbo makes and sell the rest. I know, I'm such a mall whore. I've lost count of how many doll hives I have so I'm swimming in Tiny Plastic Series 2.
And from my visit with Rudolph the Red, I think Father Crimbo may come back, oh what a plot twist we could be in for!
(Non-KoL related babbled): I've started reading Wicked but I'm not very far because there was so many other holiday related things to get done. I'm going to try to read more in the new year.
I've been playing a lot of free cell solitare lately--do you think that makes your brain function better like crossword puzzles are supposed to?
It's been snowing and blowing all day, so I might have to draw a picture for dad's tractor instead of taking a picture. The BackStory: Dad wanted a compact tractor (but didn't want to spend his own money for one) so mom and I combined our money and bought him one. It cleaned out my mad money for shopping and entertainment that I had saved. So that's going to be his Christmas, birthday, Father's Day gift for the next 12 years (I'm not kidding, I did the math).
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Packer Post -- Installment 63
December 16, 2007
Green Bay Packers at Saint Louis Rams
Koren Robinson takes the opening kick to the Packers 43. The Packers start their first drive with its "Big Five" wide receiver set up. QB-Brett Favre completes a pass to Robinson for six-yards. Favre can't handle the high snap but the play was whistled dead on a defensive offsides. A holding penalty give the Packers a first down. Later, on a third and six, from shotgun Favre hist RB-Verdand Morency to the Rams' six. RB-Ryan Grant takes it in for the touchdown.
Rams RB-Stephen Jackson rushes for six-yards. Returning from sitting out two games because of concussion, QB-Marc Bulger's fake play doesn't work as planned and LB-Nick Barnett sacks him. Rams go three and out.
On the first play of the next Packers series, WR-James Jones brings in a 21-yard pass. Grant fumbles a reception and the Rams recover. Green Bay challenges the fumble, but the call is upheld and the Packers lose a timeout.
Bulger hits WR-Torry Holt for 10-yards. Then the Rams RB-Antonio Pittman rushes for 13-yards Bulger fires from the 20, but Holt drops the pass in the end zone. The Rams spread the field with four wide receivers, but Bulger sees defensive coverage he doesn't like and calls a time out. He then connects again to a wide open Holt in the back of the end zone with CB-Al Harris on coverage.
* First Quarter: 7-7 ~ Tie *
Special teams continues to produce with key blacks with a Robinson run back of 43-yards. It could have been twice that, but Tramon Williams was called for holding. Favre hits WR-Donald Driver for a gain of 37-yards. Driver does some fancy footwork on the sidelines to keep the play alive and gain that extra yardage. TE-Donald Lee pulls in a touchdown pass.
Packers fumble a punt return on the Rams 12 Bulger airs one out to WR-Issac Bruce for 40-yards. S-Atari Bigby, who won NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors, intercepts Bulger to stop the drive.
WR-Greg Jennings receives a six-yard pass to the 35. Favre is intercepted by S-Oshiomogho Atogwe to end the half.
* Second Quarter: 17-14 ~ Packers *
Bigby ends the Rams first drive of the second half with his second interception of the game.
Favre hits Jennings for a 44-yard touchdown.
Barnett records another sack against Bulger and CB-Charles Woodson seals the drive by breaking up a third down play causing a 4th and 25.
Favre breaks Dan Marino's career passing record with a quick slant to Driver.
* Third Quarter: 27-14 ~ Packers *
The Rams start picking up penalties for sloppy play and unsportsmanlike conduct, but Atogwe intercepts Favre again.
Packers close the afternoon with back to back sacks first by DE-Aaron Kampman and LB-AJ Hawk and DE-Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila.
* Fourth Quarter: 33-14 ~ Packers *
With this win, Packers clinch a first round bye in the playoffs. In other playoff news, the Cowboys lose to the Eagles, tying the Packers record. Another Cowboy loss gives the Packers home field advantage if Packers win their remaining games.
Packers offense is ranked third in the NFL (1 & 2 are Patriots and Cowboys). Packers defense is ranked 11.
Ryan Grant is the leading NFL rusher the past five weeks and Packers wide receivers lead the league in yards after catch.
Aaron Kampman is fourth in the league in sacks. Packers named to the Pro Bowl are Kampman, Al Harris, Donald Driver and Brett Favre.
NFL News
After talking to the Atlanta Falcons and all but signing the contract, Bill Parcells becomes the Executive Vice President of Football Operations of the Miami Dolphins.
In the Dallas-Eagle game, RB-Brian Westbrook takes a knee at the one yard line, preventing the score. The Eagles then take a knee, running out the time, thus winning the game.
Green Bay Packers at Saint Louis Rams
Koren Robinson takes the opening kick to the Packers 43. The Packers start their first drive with its "Big Five" wide receiver set up. QB-Brett Favre completes a pass to Robinson for six-yards. Favre can't handle the high snap but the play was whistled dead on a defensive offsides. A holding penalty give the Packers a first down. Later, on a third and six, from shotgun Favre hist RB-Verdand Morency to the Rams' six. RB-Ryan Grant takes it in for the touchdown.
Rams RB-Stephen Jackson rushes for six-yards. Returning from sitting out two games because of concussion, QB-Marc Bulger's fake play doesn't work as planned and LB-Nick Barnett sacks him. Rams go three and out.
On the first play of the next Packers series, WR-James Jones brings in a 21-yard pass. Grant fumbles a reception and the Rams recover. Green Bay challenges the fumble, but the call is upheld and the Packers lose a timeout.
Bulger hits WR-Torry Holt for 10-yards. Then the Rams RB-Antonio Pittman rushes for 13-yards Bulger fires from the 20, but Holt drops the pass in the end zone. The Rams spread the field with four wide receivers, but Bulger sees defensive coverage he doesn't like and calls a time out. He then connects again to a wide open Holt in the back of the end zone with CB-Al Harris on coverage.
* First Quarter: 7-7 ~ Tie *
Special teams continues to produce with key blacks with a Robinson run back of 43-yards. It could have been twice that, but Tramon Williams was called for holding. Favre hits WR-Donald Driver for a gain of 37-yards. Driver does some fancy footwork on the sidelines to keep the play alive and gain that extra yardage. TE-Donald Lee pulls in a touchdown pass.
Packers fumble a punt return on the Rams 12 Bulger airs one out to WR-Issac Bruce for 40-yards. S-Atari Bigby, who won NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors, intercepts Bulger to stop the drive.
WR-Greg Jennings receives a six-yard pass to the 35. Favre is intercepted by S-Oshiomogho Atogwe to end the half.
* Second Quarter: 17-14 ~ Packers *
Bigby ends the Rams first drive of the second half with his second interception of the game.
Favre hits Jennings for a 44-yard touchdown.
Barnett records another sack against Bulger and CB-Charles Woodson seals the drive by breaking up a third down play causing a 4th and 25.
Favre breaks Dan Marino's career passing record with a quick slant to Driver.
* Third Quarter: 27-14 ~ Packers *
The Rams start picking up penalties for sloppy play and unsportsmanlike conduct, but Atogwe intercepts Favre again.
Packers close the afternoon with back to back sacks first by DE-Aaron Kampman and LB-AJ Hawk and DE-Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila.
* Fourth Quarter: 33-14 ~ Packers *
With this win, Packers clinch a first round bye in the playoffs. In other playoff news, the Cowboys lose to the Eagles, tying the Packers record. Another Cowboy loss gives the Packers home field advantage if Packers win their remaining games.
Packers offense is ranked third in the NFL (1 & 2 are Patriots and Cowboys). Packers defense is ranked 11.
Ryan Grant is the leading NFL rusher the past five weeks and Packers wide receivers lead the league in yards after catch.
Aaron Kampman is fourth in the league in sacks. Packers named to the Pro Bowl are Kampman, Al Harris, Donald Driver and Brett Favre.
NFL News
After talking to the Atlanta Falcons and all but signing the contract, Bill Parcells becomes the Executive Vice President of Football Operations of the Miami Dolphins.
In the Dallas-Eagle game, RB-Brian Westbrook takes a knee at the one yard line, preventing the score. The Eagles then take a knee, running out the time, thus winning the game.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Packer Post -- Installment 62
Oakland Raiders at Green Bay Packers
From their own 28, on a third and four, Oakland QB-Josh McCown runs for six-yards and a first down. DE-Aaron Kampman hits McCown as he throws and the ball is nearly intercepted by S-Atari Bigby. McCown connects with RB-LaMont Jordan for six-yards, but it's not enough for the first down, and Raiders punt.
On the Packers first play, RB-Ryan Grant rushes for 13-yards. Play action to TE-Donald Lee for a gain of 11-yards and Grant took the ball again three more times for a total of 33-yards. On fourth and four, QB-Brett Favre and WR-Donald Driver do not connect and Packers turnover the ball on downs.
S-Nick Collins hits McCown for a loss of one, and Oakland turns over the ball on downs to the Packers on the Oakland 48.
It's a short Packer drive when S-Stewart Schweigert intercepts Favre on the Oakland 18.
* First Quarter: 0-0 *
In a balanced drive of rushing and passing, Grant runs in a touchdown for six-yards.
Will Blackman takes a punt back for the touchdown for 57-yards.
CB-Al Harris intercepts McCown on Green Bay's 21 and returns it 17-yards. K-Mason Crosby's field goal is wide right.
McCown hits WR-Tim Dwight deep in the middle for 22-yards. Then he connects with WR-Jerry Porter for 20-yards and again for the score for 25-yards.
* Second Quarter: 14-7 ~ Packers *
Out of shotgun, Favre makes a short pass right to WR-Greg Jennings. Jennings catch and run totals 20-yards. Robinson takes the ball down to the Oakland 33 after a 37-yard strike from Favre. Crosby tops off the drive with a 44-yard field goal.
Oakland goes three and out. The first pass after this punt is a touchdown strike from Favre to Jennings for 80-yards.
Packers punt and Dwight fumbles on the return. Blackman picks up the ball and returns it for a touchdown. The play is called down by contact, but the Packers challenge and it's reversed for the score.
* Third Quarter: 31-7 ~ Packers *
Crosby misses a 52-yard field goal.
Starting on their own 33 from a Oakland turnover on downs, RB-Verdand Morency owns the drive with six rushes for 19-yards. Favre punches in the score with a 46-yard pass to TE-David Lee.
* Fourth Quarter: 38-7 ~ Packers *
Packers clinch NFC North Division Title and Playoff Berth.
From their own 28, on a third and four, Oakland QB-Josh McCown runs for six-yards and a first down. DE-Aaron Kampman hits McCown as he throws and the ball is nearly intercepted by S-Atari Bigby. McCown connects with RB-LaMont Jordan for six-yards, but it's not enough for the first down, and Raiders punt.
On the Packers first play, RB-Ryan Grant rushes for 13-yards. Play action to TE-Donald Lee for a gain of 11-yards and Grant took the ball again three more times for a total of 33-yards. On fourth and four, QB-Brett Favre and WR-Donald Driver do not connect and Packers turnover the ball on downs.
S-Nick Collins hits McCown for a loss of one, and Oakland turns over the ball on downs to the Packers on the Oakland 48.
It's a short Packer drive when S-Stewart Schweigert intercepts Favre on the Oakland 18.
* First Quarter: 0-0 *
In a balanced drive of rushing and passing, Grant runs in a touchdown for six-yards.
Will Blackman takes a punt back for the touchdown for 57-yards.
CB-Al Harris intercepts McCown on Green Bay's 21 and returns it 17-yards. K-Mason Crosby's field goal is wide right.
McCown hits WR-Tim Dwight deep in the middle for 22-yards. Then he connects with WR-Jerry Porter for 20-yards and again for the score for 25-yards.
* Second Quarter: 14-7 ~ Packers *
Out of shotgun, Favre makes a short pass right to WR-Greg Jennings. Jennings catch and run totals 20-yards. Robinson takes the ball down to the Oakland 33 after a 37-yard strike from Favre. Crosby tops off the drive with a 44-yard field goal.
Oakland goes three and out. The first pass after this punt is a touchdown strike from Favre to Jennings for 80-yards.
Packers punt and Dwight fumbles on the return. Blackman picks up the ball and returns it for a touchdown. The play is called down by contact, but the Packers challenge and it's reversed for the score.
* Third Quarter: 31-7 ~ Packers *
Crosby misses a 52-yard field goal.
Starting on their own 33 from a Oakland turnover on downs, RB-Verdand Morency owns the drive with six rushes for 19-yards. Favre punches in the score with a 46-yard pass to TE-David Lee.
* Fourth Quarter: 38-7 ~ Packers *
Packers clinch NFC North Division Title and Playoff Berth.
Packer Post -- Installment 61
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions
November 22, 2007 ~ Thanksgiving Day
Green Bay DT-Ryan Pickett is injuried early in the game, but returns in the third quarter. The Lions use the ground attack to move the ball down field, using three different backs to rush the ball. On a third and 20 at the Packers 28-yard line, DE-Aaron Kampman sacks QB-John Kitna for a loss of six-yards. K-Jason Hanson's 47-yard field goal is good.
On the first play of the series, QB-Brett Favre's fumble was recovered by the Lions, but Kitna is unable to complete a pass. Hanson's 41-yard field goal is good.
Neither team is able to produce a scoring drive for the remaining of the quarter.
* First Quarter: 0 - 6 ~ Lions *
In the first play of the second quarter, Kitna's pass, intended for WR-Calvin Johnson is intercepted by S-Aaron Rouse at Detroit's 45. Rouse returned the interception to the Detroit 11 and then Favre hit WR-Greg Jennings for an 11-yard touchdown.
On the next Packers' drive, Favre finds WR-Donald Driver deep for 38-yards. Then he was able to connect with WR-James Jones for 18-yards and again to Driver for another 19-yards. RB-Ryan Grant ran to the right for a five-yard touchdown.
Lions still have no luck in the passing game, and on a 3rd and seven, DE-Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila sacks Kitna for a loss of six-yards. KGB is injured during the play and does not return. Hanson boots a 45-yard kick through the uprights to put more points on the board for the Lions.
Packers K-Mason Crosby kicks a 20-yard field goal to end the quarter.
* Second Quarter: 17-9 ~ Packers *
From shotgun, Favre makes an aerial attack to four different receivers, the longest to WR-Koren Robinson for 43-yards. He caps it off with a short pass to the right to Jennings for four-yard touchdown.
Kitna takes command, progressing the Lions to the Packers' 33, but settles for a Hanson 52-yard field goal.
Favre opens the drive with style by a 24-yard strike to Jennings. Grant breathes life into the running game for 31-yards and the drive is completed with a three-yard touchdown pass to WR-Ruvell Martin.
(And did you check out the United Way Halftime show featuring The Goo Goo Dolls?? Be still my heart!! ~~ Best Thanksgiving game EVER ~~)
* Third Quarter: 31-12 ~ Packers *
Crosby kicks a 20-yard field goal for the Packers.
The Lions begin their drive on their own 25. Kitna makes a short pass up the middle to Johnson for 12-yards. Going no huddle, out of shotgun, Kitna scrambles left for six-yards. Packers help advance the ball with two personal fouls. Kitna finds succcess again from no huddle, under shotgun, connecting with Johnson for a six-yard touchdown.
Packers go three and out on the following drive and Lions gain momentum. Kitna hits Johnson twice for a collective 32-yards. And Jones caps it off with a one-yard touchdown run.
* Fourth Quarter: 37-26 ~ Packers *
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys (aired on the NFL Network)
KGB & Charles Woodson do not play in this game and Favre is knocked out of play early in the game. Dallas has the number one seed in the NFC and will have homefield advantage over the Packers, unless they finish the season with a worse record.
* First Quarter: 10-13 ~ Cowboys *
* Second Quarter: 17-27 ~ Cowboys *
* Third Quarter: 24-27 ~ Cowboys *
* Fourth Quarter: 27-37 ~ Cowboys *
For game details, highlights and more, visit: http://www.packers.com/gameday/2007/11-29/
November 22, 2007 ~ Thanksgiving Day
Green Bay DT-Ryan Pickett is injuried early in the game, but returns in the third quarter. The Lions use the ground attack to move the ball down field, using three different backs to rush the ball. On a third and 20 at the Packers 28-yard line, DE-Aaron Kampman sacks QB-John Kitna for a loss of six-yards. K-Jason Hanson's 47-yard field goal is good.
On the first play of the series, QB-Brett Favre's fumble was recovered by the Lions, but Kitna is unable to complete a pass. Hanson's 41-yard field goal is good.
Neither team is able to produce a scoring drive for the remaining of the quarter.
* First Quarter: 0 - 6 ~ Lions *
In the first play of the second quarter, Kitna's pass, intended for WR-Calvin Johnson is intercepted by S-Aaron Rouse at Detroit's 45. Rouse returned the interception to the Detroit 11 and then Favre hit WR-Greg Jennings for an 11-yard touchdown.
On the next Packers' drive, Favre finds WR-Donald Driver deep for 38-yards. Then he was able to connect with WR-James Jones for 18-yards and again to Driver for another 19-yards. RB-Ryan Grant ran to the right for a five-yard touchdown.
Lions still have no luck in the passing game, and on a 3rd and seven, DE-Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila sacks Kitna for a loss of six-yards. KGB is injured during the play and does not return. Hanson boots a 45-yard kick through the uprights to put more points on the board for the Lions.
Packers K-Mason Crosby kicks a 20-yard field goal to end the quarter.
* Second Quarter: 17-9 ~ Packers *
From shotgun, Favre makes an aerial attack to four different receivers, the longest to WR-Koren Robinson for 43-yards. He caps it off with a short pass to the right to Jennings for four-yard touchdown.
Kitna takes command, progressing the Lions to the Packers' 33, but settles for a Hanson 52-yard field goal.
Favre opens the drive with style by a 24-yard strike to Jennings. Grant breathes life into the running game for 31-yards and the drive is completed with a three-yard touchdown pass to WR-Ruvell Martin.
(And did you check out the United Way Halftime show featuring The Goo Goo Dolls?? Be still my heart!! ~~ Best Thanksgiving game EVER ~~)
* Third Quarter: 31-12 ~ Packers *
Crosby kicks a 20-yard field goal for the Packers.
The Lions begin their drive on their own 25. Kitna makes a short pass up the middle to Johnson for 12-yards. Going no huddle, out of shotgun, Kitna scrambles left for six-yards. Packers help advance the ball with two personal fouls. Kitna finds succcess again from no huddle, under shotgun, connecting with Johnson for a six-yard touchdown.
Packers go three and out on the following drive and Lions gain momentum. Kitna hits Johnson twice for a collective 32-yards. And Jones caps it off with a one-yard touchdown run.
* Fourth Quarter: 37-26 ~ Packers *
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys (aired on the NFL Network)
KGB & Charles Woodson do not play in this game and Favre is knocked out of play early in the game. Dallas has the number one seed in the NFC and will have homefield advantage over the Packers, unless they finish the season with a worse record.
* First Quarter: 10-13 ~ Cowboys *
* Second Quarter: 17-27 ~ Cowboys *
* Third Quarter: 24-27 ~ Cowboys *
* Fourth Quarter: 27-37 ~ Cowboys *
For game details, highlights and more, visit: http://www.packers.com/gameday/2007/11-29/
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Are Hat Tricks Unlucky if they're Green?
There's a saying that bad luck come in three's. And I think I've achieved my own hat trick with my car.
I got new tires (not bad, but it was an inconvenience to be without my car on a work day--and if we're going to quibble over the merit of bad, the bill was a couple hundred dollars, so that's bad enough in my book).
When it was getting new shoes, they discovered a wheel bearing was out. Before it could go in again, I noticed it was really pulling. So I asked the mechanic to take a look at the alignment. That wasn't it, but guess what he found: A Nail in my new tire.
After I got it back my windshield wipers split apart. I got my three bad things, I should be good for awhile.
Last weekend, I watched the last episode of MASH. I've never seen it before.
When it got right down to it, I really didn't want to watch the episode. Just like the Harry Potter series, I didn't want it to be over. I've been watching MASH since I was a kid and even though it ended the year I was born I still absolutely loved it.
It took years for me to realize Hunnicutt and Trapper weren't the same person and then more time to be able to remember the right name.
About two years ago, I started buying the collection and it was such a treat to watch it in broadcast order. I'm sad that little era has ended: I'll never see another new MASH episode. But it'll still remain a favorite.
So back to the final episode. I cried. Yeah, of course I did. Crying at fiction is a great release. It's a pay off to an emotional investment but also a good cleanse of the soul. This is true especially when you can cry without being worse for the wear other than your hydration level.
Last night I was flipping through the channels and i stumble on Bob Dylan singing "Mr. Tambourine Man." I pause and listen to a little bit and move on to the next channel. At least 10 minutes later I come back to Bob Dylan ... singing the same part of the song that he was at when I flipped it the last time.
I just had to laugh.
As an aside, his son Jakob is smoking hot and has a soulful voice.
Why is green such a persecuted color? From Kermit lamenting about how hard it is to be green, Shrek, the Grinch, the Wicked Witch of the West, envy and it's the color of money which spawns greed...
Yepper this was a random blog.
I got new tires (not bad, but it was an inconvenience to be without my car on a work day--and if we're going to quibble over the merit of bad, the bill was a couple hundred dollars, so that's bad enough in my book).
When it was getting new shoes, they discovered a wheel bearing was out. Before it could go in again, I noticed it was really pulling. So I asked the mechanic to take a look at the alignment. That wasn't it, but guess what he found: A Nail in my new tire.
After I got it back my windshield wipers split apart. I got my three bad things, I should be good for awhile.
Last weekend, I watched the last episode of MASH. I've never seen it before.
When it got right down to it, I really didn't want to watch the episode. Just like the Harry Potter series, I didn't want it to be over. I've been watching MASH since I was a kid and even though it ended the year I was born I still absolutely loved it.
It took years for me to realize Hunnicutt and Trapper weren't the same person and then more time to be able to remember the right name.
About two years ago, I started buying the collection and it was such a treat to watch it in broadcast order. I'm sad that little era has ended: I'll never see another new MASH episode. But it'll still remain a favorite.
So back to the final episode. I cried. Yeah, of course I did. Crying at fiction is a great release. It's a pay off to an emotional investment but also a good cleanse of the soul. This is true especially when you can cry without being worse for the wear other than your hydration level.
Last night I was flipping through the channels and i stumble on Bob Dylan singing "Mr. Tambourine Man." I pause and listen to a little bit and move on to the next channel. At least 10 minutes later I come back to Bob Dylan ... singing the same part of the song that he was at when I flipped it the last time.
I just had to laugh.
As an aside, his son Jakob is smoking hot and has a soulful voice.
Why is green such a persecuted color? From Kermit lamenting about how hard it is to be green, Shrek, the Grinch, the Wicked Witch of the West, envy and it's the color of money which spawns greed...
Yepper this was a random blog.
Packer Post -- Installment 60
Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers
In the first seres S-Aaron Rouse intercepts QB-Vinny Testeverde on the 38-yard line. Rouse, a rookie his first NFL start in place of an injured S-Nick Collins.
Packers can't get a first down and the 52-yard K-Mason Crosby field goal attempt is blocked.
A fake end around progresses the Packers down the field 18-yards. WR-Donald Driver takes a direct snap for a gain of five-yards. The defense falls for a fake hand off to the right and WR-Greg Jennings catches a pass to the left for 12-yards. QB-Brett Favre steps up in the pocket and is sacked by DE-Julius Peppers.
* First Quarter: 7-3 ~ Packers *
On a fake play action Favre hits Driver for 47-yards. A series of short run plays and quick passes set up the touchdown to Jennings for four-yards.
Three punts later ...
RB-Ryan Grant rushes three times for 26-yards, and Favre connects with TE-Donald Lee for the 26-yard score.
Testeverde can't get his offense clicking, and takes a sack. Pass interference on CB-Jarrett Bush gives the Panthers 25 yards. The next play, Testeverde is sacked on the Green Bay and fumbles. DE-Aaron Kampman recovers the fumble.
* Second Quarter: 21-3 ~ Packers *
Koren Robinson returns the opening kick 67-yards, giving the Packers excellent field position. Favre hits Lee for another touchdown.
Woodson makes an interception, but Crosby's 49-yard field goal is wide right.
Panther's RB-DeShaun Foster rushes for 33-yards and TE-Christian Fauria finishes the drive by pulling in a two-yard touchdown pass.
* Third Quarter: 28-10 ~ Packers *
The fourth quarter opens with three punts. But Testeverde mounts a comeback drive with two passes for big yards, setting the Panthers up on the Green Bay five yard line. He passes up the middle to WR-David Carter for the five-yard score.
Crosby puts more points on the board with a 47-yard field goal.
The Panthers offense struggles with dropped passes and can't put together a final scoring drive.
* Fourth Quarter: 31-17 ~ Packers *
In the first seres S-Aaron Rouse intercepts QB-Vinny Testeverde on the 38-yard line. Rouse, a rookie his first NFL start in place of an injured S-Nick Collins.
Packers can't get a first down and the 52-yard K-Mason Crosby field goal attempt is blocked.
A fake end around progresses the Packers down the field 18-yards. WR-Donald Driver takes a direct snap for a gain of five-yards. The defense falls for a fake hand off to the right and WR-Greg Jennings catches a pass to the left for 12-yards. QB-Brett Favre steps up in the pocket and is sacked by DE-Julius Peppers.
* First Quarter: 7-3 ~ Packers *
On a fake play action Favre hits Driver for 47-yards. A series of short run plays and quick passes set up the touchdown to Jennings for four-yards.
Three punts later ...
RB-Ryan Grant rushes three times for 26-yards, and Favre connects with TE-Donald Lee for the 26-yard score.
Testeverde can't get his offense clicking, and takes a sack. Pass interference on CB-Jarrett Bush gives the Panthers 25 yards. The next play, Testeverde is sacked on the Green Bay and fumbles. DE-Aaron Kampman recovers the fumble.
* Second Quarter: 21-3 ~ Packers *
Koren Robinson returns the opening kick 67-yards, giving the Packers excellent field position. Favre hits Lee for another touchdown.
Woodson makes an interception, but Crosby's 49-yard field goal is wide right.
Panther's RB-DeShaun Foster rushes for 33-yards and TE-Christian Fauria finishes the drive by pulling in a two-yard touchdown pass.
* Third Quarter: 28-10 ~ Packers *
The fourth quarter opens with three punts. But Testeverde mounts a comeback drive with two passes for big yards, setting the Panthers up on the Green Bay five yard line. He passes up the middle to WR-David Carter for the five-yard score.
Crosby puts more points on the board with a 47-yard field goal.
The Panthers offense struggles with dropped passes and can't put together a final scoring drive.
* Fourth Quarter: 31-17 ~ Packers *
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