NFL Week 1 - Page 9

Suburban Rhythm · 09-08-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Question two - any chance Brady could make it back for the playoffs? I know RB's take 9 months or less now (although 2 years before they're really back was the rule of thumb), could a QB do it in 4? I guess IR precludes it anyway, but it just seems like recovery times are improving rapidly (quick - get the HGH and Hyperbaric chambers).

Tom Brady is no Rod Woodson.

Raiders Army · 09-08-2008, 06:18 PM

I'd like to see Aaron Rogers do well tonight.

SFL Cat · 09-08-2008, 06:22 PM

Minnesota romps tonight, then all the second guessing in Green Bay begins...you just know some in the Packers' brass were hoping Favre flopped in his Jets' debut.

Jas_lov · 09-08-2008, 06:33 PM

Packers going the wrong way. 4 penalties and a lucky fumble recovery on one drive.

miami_fan · 09-08-2008, 06:40 PM

Kornheiser is determined to make Packer fans look like douchbags, isn't he?

Jas_lov · 09-08-2008, 06:46 PM

Korenheiser should have been taken off MNF long ago. He adds absolutely nothing to the broadcast. What is his purpose? Football knowledge? Humor? He brings nothing to the table.

Sun Tzu · 09-08-2008, 06:51 PM

I haven't really had a chance to see Peterson play for several reasons, mainly because where I live it's usually a choice of watching either my Niners or the Chokeland Faders (when they aren't blacked out). In fact the only time I have ever seen him play was against the Niners and Willis held him in check the entire game, in fact I think he had 2 yards total. Anyways...

After watching just 1 quarter of this guy run against the Pack, I am thoroughly impressed. He's seeing holes, he's showing a good burst, and he's powering through tackles. I never had a chance to see Eddie George when he was younger but I imagine that this is what he looked like before he slowed down to a crawl. Also, correct me if I'm wrong but he seems like a pretty nice stand up guy. He always has a smile on his face, and I have yet to hear anything bad in the news about him. Hopefuly he can stay healthy, because he he's going to be in more nationally televised games I'm going to be a happy man.

Jas_lov · 09-08-2008, 06:56 PM

Touchdown! The Vikings gave them 30 chances and they finally did it. Great job by Aaron Rodgers.

saldana · 09-08-2008, 07:19 PM

al harris may be the worst cornerback in the NFL...he interferes more than any other guy (which can possibly be said about alot of guys) and costs his team more in penalties than anyone i have ever seen.

Sun Tzu · 09-08-2008, 07:21 PM

Calling him the worst Corner in the league is a rediculous statement. Overrated would be a better word, and even then I don't know that he's looked at as a top flight corner as it is. I'd say he's mediocre but just gets some press because of his dreds.

SFL Cat · 09-08-2008, 07:22 PM

I'm absolutely flabbergasted Harris didn't get called for pass interference...that was the easiest PI call you're ever going to see.

saldana · 09-08-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

Calling him the worst Corner in the league is a rediculous statement. Overrated would be a better word, and even then I don't know that he's looked at as a top flight corner as it is. I'd say he's mediocre but just gets some press because of his dreds.

i'll take that correction...overrated is a much better term, as you are right, there are much worse guys on other teams.

as far as how he is viewed, maybe i am a bit biased since he used to play in Philly, and he was glorified as being a great cover man in their nickel package.

Jas_lov · 09-08-2008, 07:34 PM

That block hurts. But Rodgers is playing great and the defense has played well. Just 6 passing yards for the Vikings. Maybe the QB problem is theirs and not the Packers. The Vikings will certainly not romp tonight as someone predicted above.

Logan · 09-08-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

That block hurts. But Rodgers is playing great and the defense has played well. Just 6 passing yards for the Vikings. Maybe the QB problem is theirs and not the Packers. The Vikings will certainly not romp tonight as someone predicted above.

Outside of Tavaris Jackson, I don't think anyone is of the belief that the Vikings don't have a QB issue.

Arles · 09-08-2008, 07:45 PM

Jeez, could the Packers clusterf*ck that final 1 minute any worse? Don't even try on 3rd down and then get a chip shot FG blocked. Sheesh. The Packers are winning, but they're getting manhandled on both sides of the line of scrimmage. They better improve on that or this score won't hold.

stevew · 09-08-2008, 07:55 PM

I need jennings to get 30 more yards or a TD. Addai really fucked me. I'm on pace to lose with the 2nd highest total.

Lathum · 09-08-2008, 07:59 PM

brutal penalty there

Jas_lov · 09-08-2008, 07:59 PM

Another penalty? What a joke! That was a perfect throw.

miami_fan · 09-08-2008, 08:00 PM

Rodgers is getting truly fucked by his own team.

Jas_lov · 09-08-2008, 08:13 PM

Touchdown special teams! Making up for that FG Block! 17-6 Packers!

sabotai · 09-08-2008, 08:19 PM

It sure would be nice if Tony would shut the fuck up about Brett Favre...not like we haven't heard about every single day for the last few months.

miami_fan · 09-08-2008, 08:22 PM

What happened to protecting the QB on that offsides?

Logan · 09-08-2008, 08:24 PM

I wish ESPN would realize that sometimes players are standing on the "down and to go" graphic which prevents us from seeing how many yards are needed.

Jas_lov · 09-08-2008, 08:52 PM

Ryan Grant! Packers looking to close out the Vikings.

QuikSand · 09-08-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by molson

So when was the last time at QB who never started a college game started an NFL game? Why haven't I heard this trivia like 1,000 times already?

I don't recall details, but I don't think Brad Johnson was really ever the long term starter at Florida State, and he made a pretty decent NFL career out of things.

SFL Cat · 09-08-2008, 08:56 PM

Color me wrong about the Packers. Starting to look like Rodgers doesn't make anyone miss Brett Favre this week...and Jackson is making Minnesota fans wish they had been the team to get Favre rather than the J-E-T-S.

Jas_lov · 09-08-2008, 09:18 PM

Jackson played better in the 2nd half, but he's no Aaron Rodgers. The Packers have proven tonight that they're still the class of the NFC North and Rodgers has proved himself against a really good defense. Too many penalties for the Packers kept the Vikings in it.

The loser of the Vikings-Colts game next week will start 0-2.

miami_fan · 09-08-2008, 09:19 PM

Good Job Aaron Rodgers! Congrats on your first win as a starter.

Lathum · 09-08-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

The Packers have proven tonight that they're still the class of the NFC North and Rodgers has proved himself against a really good defense.

I wouldn't go crazy on that, the Bears had a pretty impressive win last night

miami_fan · 09-08-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I wouldn't go crazy on that, the Bears had a pretty impressive win last night

Are you forgetting who you are talking to?

stevew · 09-08-2008, 09:28 PM

Nice job ignoring Jennings for the whole 2nd half. Now I'm In for a whole week of smack cause I lost my fantasy game by 1 point

Anyways it sounds like rodgers played pretty good.

Logan · 09-08-2008, 09:29 PM

Not a good start for Mike Greenberg. First he calls JaMarcus Russell the #1 overall pick in 2000, and then says Cutler throws it "short" for 14 yards and a first down.

Lathum · 09-08-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Not a good start for Mike Greenberg. First he calls JaMarcus Russell the #1 overall pick in 2000, and then says Cutler throws it "short" for 14 yards and a first down.

I was just telling my wife this game will be impossible to listen to

Jas_lov · 09-08-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I wouldn't go crazy on that, the Bears had a pretty impressive win last night

I agree. The Bears looked impressive and I thought they'd be terrible this year. I think we can all agree that the Packers are the better team though.

Lathum · 09-08-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

I agree. The Bears looked impressive and I thought they'd be terrible this year. I think we can all agree that the Packers are the better team though.

I wouldn't automaticaly agree with that. I think it can go either way

Logan · 09-08-2008, 09:43 PM

Wow, Zach Miller got held twice on one play.

MizzouRah · 09-08-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I was just telling my wife this game will be impossible to listen to

You were right.. brutal.

Thomkal · 09-08-2008, 10:19 PM

very happy that Rodgers played well and the Packers won. That should shut the commentators and columinists up for one week at least.

Vegas Vic · 09-08-2008, 10:29 PM

Mike, and Mike, and Mike. Good grief, these guys are terrible.

Honolulu_Blue · 09-08-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Vic

Mike, and Mike, and Mike. Good grief, these guys are terrible.

Yes. Yes, they are.

Arles · 09-08-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Vic

Mike, and Mike, and Mike. Good grief, these guys are terrible.

I think this is something even Pats and Jets fans plus Bears and Packers fans can all agree on. So, kudos to ESPN for bringing fans of all kinds together in unity on an issue.

Cringer · 09-08-2008, 10:34 PM

Just now checking in. As a Packer fan I couldn't take the chance that Jas would drive me nuts during the first game of the year.

Rodgers was pretty damn good, glad things went well for him. 15+ more starts this year with a bunch like that and he is good to go. The offensive line was crap though, and in the first quarter I was yelling at the TV for a timeout to be called and every o-lineman to get slapped upside the head, hard. Improvement is a big must there. Defense was pretty good, and no shame in giving up just over 100 yards to AP.

As for the things said about Al Harris, I would say overrated is a fine label. I think he is damn good against a lot of WRs in this league, but there are a number of guys (Plax) who can really make him look bad sometimes. The physical style of play by GB CBs is the key to their success, and the penalties are something you are going to get with that I guess.

As for the Bears, I said it before and will again. They looked better then I thought they would last night, but they need to do it more (just like Rodgers does) to show they are actually any good. They played a banged up, rusty Colts team with some key pieces missing (C Saturday) that would have a big effect when playing a defense like the Bears. As for them versus Packers, well they have had the Packers number even when they sucked last year so not much to say in the heads up match until the Pack can beat them.....

DeToxRox · 09-08-2008, 10:42 PM

I love watching the Raiders play so awful, only because I am sick of hearing how the NFL hates them and is out to screw them every fucking game. Not to mention the fact that so many of those people still think Al Davis is a God.

It is amazing theater.

Honolulu_Blue · 09-08-2008, 10:45 PM

My god. These guys are awful.

I am going to bed. I can't handle them anymore and it's halftime and late.

stevew · 09-08-2008, 10:48 PM

Ruck the Faiders

Raiders Army · 09-08-2008, 10:55 PM

Yeah, okay that wasn't holding on Zach Miller on their first drive. They had to challenge the spot of the ball to get a correct call.

Not saying that they aren't executing, but it's hard to play against the donkeys and the refs.

Raiders Army · 09-08-2008, 10:57 PM

On the Packers game, at least Michelle Tafoya had the good sense not to mention Favre...unlike Kornheiser who was literally sucking his dick the entire night.

cuervo72 · 09-08-2008, 11:05 PM

Worst. Booth. Ever.

Vegas Vic · 09-08-2008, 11:15 PM

I don't know which is more painful: watching the Raiders' horrible performance or listening to the three oafs in the booth.

Logan · 09-08-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Vic

I don't know which is more painful: watching the Raiders' horrible performance or listening to the three oafs in the booth.

A booth of Rosie O'Donnell, Gilbert Godfried, and The Nanny wouldn't be as bad as the Raiders' performance.

09-08-2008, 06:22 PM	#403
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	Minnesota romps tonight, then all the second guessing in Green Bay begins...you just know some in the Packers' brass were hoping Favre flopped in his Jets' debut. Last edited by SFL Cat : 09-08-2008 at 06:23 PM.

09-08-2008, 06:40 PM	#405
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Kornheiser is determined to make Packer fans look like douchbags, isn't he? __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

09-08-2008, 06:51 PM	#407
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	I haven't really had a chance to see Peterson play for several reasons, mainly because where I live it's usually a choice of watching either my Niners or the Chokeland Faders (when they aren't blacked out). In fact the only time I have ever seen him play was against the Niners and Willis held him in check the entire game, in fact I think he had 2 yards total. Anyways... After watching just 1 quarter of this guy run against the Pack, I am thoroughly impressed. He's seeing holes, he's showing a good burst, and he's powering through tackles. I never had a chance to see Eddie George when he was younger but I imagine that this is what he looked like before he slowed down to a crawl. Also, correct me if I'm wrong but he seems like a pretty nice stand up guy. He always has a smile on his face, and I have yet to hear anything bad in the news about him. Hopefuly he can stay healthy, because he he's going to be in more nationally televised games I'm going to be a happy man. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

09-08-2008, 07:21 PM	#410
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Calling him the worst Corner in the league is a rediculous statement. Overrated would be a better word, and even then I don't know that he's looked at as a top flight corner as it is. I'd say he's mediocre but just gets some press because of his dreds. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon. Last edited by Sun Tzu : 09-08-2008 at 07:21 PM.

09-08-2008, 07:45 PM	#415
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Jeez, could the Packers clusterf*ck that final 1 minute any worse? Don't even try on 3rd down and then get a chip shot FG blocked. Sheesh. The Packers are winning, but they're getting manhandled on both sides of the line of scrimmage. They better improve on that or this score won't hold. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

09-08-2008, 06:18 PM	#402
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	I'd like to see Aaron Rogers do well tonight.

09-08-2008, 06:33 PM	#404
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Packers going the wrong way. 4 penalties and a lucky fumble recovery on one drive.

09-08-2008, 06:46 PM	#406
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Korenheiser should have been taken off MNF long ago. He adds absolutely nothing to the broadcast. What is his purpose? Football knowledge? Humor? He brings nothing to the table.

09-08-2008, 06:56 PM	#408
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Touchdown! The Vikings gave them 30 chances and they finally did it. Great job by Aaron Rodgers.

09-08-2008, 07:19 PM	#409
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	al harris may be the worst cornerback in the NFL...he interferes more than any other guy (which can possibly be said about alot of guys) and costs his team more in penalties than anyone i have ever seen.

09-08-2008, 07:22 PM	#411
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	I'm absolutely flabbergasted Harris didn't get called for pass interference...that was the easiest PI call you're ever going to see.

09-08-2008, 07:34 PM	#413
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	That block hurts. But Rodgers is playing great and the defense has played well. Just 6 passing yards for the Vikings. Maybe the QB problem is theirs and not the Packers. The Vikings will certainly not romp tonight as someone predicted above.

09-08-2008, 07:55 PM	#416
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I need jennings to get 30 more yards or a TD. Addai really fucked me. I'm on pace to lose with the 2nd highest total.

09-08-2008, 07:59 PM	#417
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	brutal penalty there

09-08-2008, 07:59 PM	#418
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Another penalty? What a joke! That was a perfect throw.

09-08-2008, 08:00 PM	#419
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Rodgers is getting truly fucked by his own team. __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

09-08-2008, 08:13 PM	#420
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Touchdown special teams! Making up for that FG Block! 17-6 Packers!

09-08-2008, 08:19 PM	#421
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	It sure would be nice if Tony would shut the fuck up about Brett Favre...not like we haven't heard about every single day for the last few months.

09-08-2008, 08:22 PM	#422
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	What happened to protecting the QB on that offsides? __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

09-08-2008, 08:24 PM	#423
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I wish ESPN would realize that sometimes players are standing on the "down and to go" graphic which prevents us from seeing how many yards are needed.

09-08-2008, 08:52 PM	#424
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Ryan Grant! Packers looking to close out the Vikings.

09-08-2008, 08:56 PM	#426
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	Color me wrong about the Packers. Starting to look like Rodgers doesn't make anyone miss Brett Favre this week...and Jackson is making Minnesota fans wish they had been the team to get Favre rather than the J-E-T-S.

09-08-2008, 09:18 PM	#427
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Jackson played better in the 2nd half, but he's no Aaron Rodgers. The Packers have proven tonight that they're still the class of the NFC North and Rodgers has proved himself against a really good defense. Too many penalties for the Packers kept the Vikings in it. The loser of the Vikings-Colts game next week will start 0-2.

09-08-2008, 09:19 PM	#428
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Good Job Aaron Rodgers! Congrats on your first win as a starter. __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

09-08-2008, 09:28 PM	#431
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Nice job ignoring Jennings for the whole 2nd half. Now I'm In for a whole week of smack cause I lost my fantasy game by 1 point Anyways it sounds like rodgers played pretty good.

09-08-2008, 09:29 PM	#432
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Not a good start for Mike Greenberg. First he calls JaMarcus Russell the #1 overall pick in 2000, and then says Cutler throws it "short" for 14 yards and a first down.

09-08-2008, 09:43 PM	#436
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Wow, Zach Miller got held twice on one play.

09-08-2008, 10:19 PM	#438
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	very happy that Rodgers played well and the Packers won. That should shut the commentators and columinists up for one week at least.

09-08-2008, 10:29 PM	#439
Vegas Vic Checkraising Tourists Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL	Mike, and Mike, and Mike. Good grief, these guys are terrible.

09-08-2008, 10:34 PM	#442
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	Just now checking in. As a Packer fan I couldn't take the chance that Jas would drive me nuts during the first game of the year. Rodgers was pretty damn good, glad things went well for him. 15+ more starts this year with a bunch like that and he is good to go. The offensive line was crap though, and in the first quarter I was yelling at the TV for a timeout to be called and every o-lineman to get slapped upside the head, hard. Improvement is a big must there. Defense was pretty good, and no shame in giving up just over 100 yards to AP. As for the things said about Al Harris, I would say overrated is a fine label. I think he is damn good against a lot of WRs in this league, but there are a number of guys (Plax) who can really make him look bad sometimes. The physical style of play by GB CBs is the key to their success, and the penalties are something you are going to get with that I guess. As for the Bears, I said it before and will again. They looked better then I thought they would last night, but they need to do it more (just like Rodgers does) to show they are actually any good. They played a banged up, rusty Colts team with some key pieces missing (C Saturday) that would have a big effect when playing a defense like the Bears. As for them versus Packers, well they have had the Packers number even when they sucked last year so not much to say in the heads up match until the Pack can beat them..... __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

09-08-2008, 10:42 PM	#443
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	I love watching the Raiders play so awful, only because I am sick of hearing how the NFL hates them and is out to screw them every fucking game. Not to mention the fact that so many of those people still think Al Davis is a God. It is amazing theater.

09-08-2008, 10:45 PM	#444
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	My god. These guys are awful. I am going to bed. I can't handle them anymore and it's halftime and late. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

09-08-2008, 10:48 PM	#445
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Ruck the Faiders

09-08-2008, 10:55 PM	#446
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Yeah, okay that wasn't holding on Zach Miller on their first drive. They had to challenge the spot of the ball to get a correct call. Not saying that they aren't executing, but it's hard to play against the donkeys and the refs.

09-08-2008, 10:57 PM	#447
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	On the Packers game, at least Michelle Tafoya had the good sense not to mention Favre...unlike Kornheiser who was literally sucking his dick the entire night.