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Favre is back and it looks like sanity will prevail in Green Bay. Say what you want about his childish behavior over the past three off-seasons, but this guy needs to be the starting quarterback for the Packers. At the very least you have to give him a chance to beat out Rodgers for the job, which he will.
Peyton is fine, so chillax. On a side note, why does everyone hate Jim Sorgi? My long-standing position has been if Peyton doesn't play it doesn't matter who is behind center. If you listen to talk radio you know this is an issue that the fans will not let go of. Yeah, he's not very good, but what backup is? We got an unplanned dose of the not-so-mighty Quinn Gray during our road trip to Jacksonville last season. Freeney ate him up and spit him out.
First Quarter
1.) Al starts out by reminding us of the playoff loss to San Diego. Punk.
2.) Onside kick by the Colts to start it off. Damn near had it on the ricochet.
3.) Touchdown Randel El. Hell of a player. He seemed to be covered by a combination of Keiaho and nobody.
4.) The SNF producers have to be thanking their maker that this Favre drama is unfolding. This game will very tough to cover very soon. Addai makes a catch. Let's take him out now, okay?
5.) Nice third down conversion by Sorgi to Clark. Followed by a big completion to something called a Gijon Robinson. Another conversion to #44. So glad we paid him. Big sack followed by a nice north and south run by Dom. Yet another third down conversion. Gijon, assisted by a blitz pickup of Rhodes. Field goal. The O looks sharp on that 16 play drive, though. Most importantly: It's August 3rd and WE'RE WATCHING FOOTBALL!!
6.) Jason Campbell looks good. He is finding the gaping holes in the zone. Nice sack by Brock and Thomas. Seeing those guys get involved is a sight for sore eyes. Punt
7.) I agree with Madden. Play Sorgi some more. Gray scrambles for 10 yards and a third down conversion. Follows it with a bullet to Aromashodu. He was staring him down.
Second Quarter
1.) Nothing doing on a short catch by AG, brings up fourth and one. Gray misses badly. Mixed results from Quinn. We should see more of him, though.
2.) Last year's hero, Todd Collins is in. The new guys are in on defense. Madden gives Eric Foster the undersized DT from Rutgers some serious love. There's been a buzz around him. Good thing too since Pitcock crapped out.
3.) Snap goes over Gray's head. Safety. Todd Collins can do nothing with the ensuing possession. Rushing's punt return for a touchdown is called back. Gray is back again and rifles one to Pierre Garcon. Damn that kid can throw a fastball. Next play is a TOUCHDOWN to Onrea Jones from Hampton. Rolls and and throws mid-stride. Impressive. Doesn't resemble your average Colts completion, but I like it. Colts lead 10-9.
4.) Good kickoff coverage. Collins is still in. Getting gouged on the ground with runs of 11, 7, 11, and 7. Timely sack and fumble followed by a review that lasts way to long. This is deservedly mocked by Michaels and Madden. The field goal is just missed wide right.
5.) Colts will go in leading by 1, unless Gray can make some magic happen in just :29 seconds. Lucas Oil Stadium sure is pretty. My only fear is that we'll be calling her the LOSer Dome, once Peyton retires. Gray makes a huge play down field. 47 yard hail-mary-esque grab by former Indiana standout Courtney Roby. Fear the Hoosiers. Colts lead 13-9.
6.) Wow. Bob Costas shows us just how nasty China's smog problem is.
Third Quarter
1.) Ready for some more Quinn Gray? Screen pass to Mike Hart. 14 yards to Aromashodu. Couple great runs by Mike Hart. Loses his helmet. Kid is chewing up yardage and running hard. His 4 runs for 53 yards leads to yet another field goal. A Michigan man tearing it up in the middle of Ohio.
2.) Hawaii Superstar Colt Brennan is in. Big toss downfield. Mostly running the ball. Jordan Senn, LB from Portland State just got run over by Marcus Mason. Touchdown. Rushing gets beat one-on-one. Great pass, though. Tie game.
3.) The Manning brothers playing Hungry Hungry Hippos. Yes! Chad Simpson from Morgan State is in at RB. Lorenzen is in at QB and he's running! These big running quarterbacks are kind of freaking me out.
Fourth Quarter
1.) Anybody still awake? Redskins ram it down field capped by a short toss from Brennan. Good night.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
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it looks like sanity will prevail in Green Bay
*rofl* Sanity? Why start now?
My local FOX affiliate is tracking the progress of his plane.
...and I'm glad you blogged the TD, because after the kickoff, my local NBC cut away to Favre and his wife getting off the plane. *bangs head* Missed everything.
A good time as ever to note that my brother and I got up to Naptown by way of a trip to Logansport for a family reunion. We went to the Pro Shop to buy a couple of jerseys (I went with 87 (already owning 18 and 88), he went with 21 (already owning 32 and 93)). When we got there there was a small line outside the store, so we figured Cheerleader autographs, only to find Mr.Dungy signing copies of his new children's book.
It may or may not be a common occurrence where the celebrity density is considerably less than in LA, but for two boys from outwest it was a wonderful surprise to end a short vacation.
Sweetness! If you live on the northside its pretty common to see the players eating out or at the mall etc. Seeing Dungy is a pretty big deal though.
Same with Peyton. He lives a couple streets over from us in Indy, but they say he spends a lot of time in Tennesee and/or Louisiana.
Sounds like Madden and Michaels got the 10 cent tour of Terre Haute that consisted of Rose Hulman field, cafeteria, and apparently a four seasons.
When we were on family vacation in Indy last month, we discovered that Tony Dungy was doing a book signing and reading at the Madame Walker Theater, so we went as a family. Tony and his wife, Lauren, were as classy as I could have ever imagined.
When they signed my son's and daghter's books, I thanked Coach Dungy for using his platform so faithfully. He quickly looked at me and nodded with resolve and said, "Thank you! That's very important, isn't it?" We talked a moment longer as he asked about my occupation and where we lived, and we walked away even more impressed with our team's head coach than we already were.
My wife and I sat around the campfire that night and talked a long while about Tony and Lauren. They seem very genuine about what they believe, and they were great with a room full of inner city children. I'm very thankful for that experience.
God Dammmmmmmn America.....
The Reverend Jeremy Wright, ladies and gentlemen.
Sounds like a real barn burner. I can't wait to check out the tape.
Yes. That was all sarcasm.
So can we all agree on the RB Depth Chart?
1. Addai
2. Rhodes
3. Hart
Keep Dawson on the practice squad and send Keith back to Canada. He's a tool.
And can someone please tell Melvin Bullitt to give Dom his number back?
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