Sunday, January 20, 2008

Whaddaya mean they lost?

Like a movie that keep you on the edge of your seat, the Packer/Giant game was scripted beautifully. Not favorably for the Packers mind you, but a breath holder non the less.

A great season, a record setting season, an absolutely "no one expected this" season, came to a halt for the Packers after they lost to the Giants in over time, 23 -20. On the cold but not frozen tundra, the Packer couldn't get much offense in gear, and couldn't quite stop the Giants as NY over came mistake after mistake to win the game on a field goal. In fact, the Giants missed two earlier field goals. One that could have given them the win in regulation time. After winning the coin toss, the Packers, again, couldn't get much going. Then, Favre threw a pass meant to go wide but it didn't, and was easily intercepted. A few plays later and the Giants had the win.

Hard to say what went wrong. The Giant defense did a good job, but not a great job. I really think the play calling was bad. Defensively, we couldn't stop them. The defeat could have been worse as the Giants made more than their share of mistakes. I surprised Harris didn't get any help. But, I'm not the coach.

In spite of the loss there's a lot to be proud of. The Packers had an incredible season. They were fun to watch. Favre became a national hero. They have every reason to hold their heads high in defeat.

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