14
Jan
2010
VIDEO: Dom Capers caught napping in coaches’ box
The Green Bay Packers defense looked like they were sleepwalking on Sunday night, giving up 51 points and 531 yards to the Arizona Cardinals en route to an overtime loss and early exit from the playoffs. Receivers were running free all night long, and Kurt Warner had all sorts of time to sit back and pick apart the Green Bay defense, who looked lost out there at times. It was a far cry from the unit that ranked 2nd in the league in total defense during the regular season.
But as this video proves, it all starts at the top. Packers Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers was apparently knocking back the Ambien prior to the game, and was caught dozing off in the coaches box at the end of the third quarter. It’s kind of tough to call a defensive gameplan and instill fire in your players while drifting in and out of dreamland, huh?:
Fortunately we had that insanely witty narration, so I don’t have to even bother trying to say anything funny here. I mean, that guy nailed it!
12
Jan
2010
Hey, it could be worse … you could be a Redskins fan (video)
The playoffs can be an emotional time for football fans. While Packers fans have been crying themselves to sleep these past few nights, and Eagles fans are attacking female Romo fans, we thought it would be good to give everyone a little bit of perspective on things. So before you go throwing yourself in front of a bus because you won’t get to watch Tom Brady’s chin any more this season, please try to keep in mind that a) it’s just a game and b) it could always be worse … you could be a Redskins fan.
Comedian Danny Rouhier – of Redskins Anonymous fame – is back to recap the painful experience that was the Washington Redskins 2009 season. Love this guy.
10
Jan
2010
Cardinals survive shootout to defeat Packers in OT, 51-45
Aaron Rodgers fumbles the game away in OT (Photo: ESPN.com, AP/Matt York)
Wild finish in the desert tonight, as the Arizona Cardinals survived a furious comeback by the Green Bay Packers (and a potentially soul-crushing miss by K Neil Rackers), to win a 51-45 shootout in OT .
In the most entertaining game of the weekend (unless, of course, you like defense), both offenses ran wild, combining for 96 points, 13 TDs, over 1,000 yards and 62 first downs. Kurt Warner was nearly unstoppable, going 29-33 for 379 yards and 5 TDs. Think about that. Warner had more TDs than incomplete passes. Pretty impressive. But QB Aaron Rodgers (4 TDs passing, 1 TD rushing) wouldn’t go down with out a fight, leading the Packers back to tie the game at the end of regulation.
The Packers won the coin toss in overtime, but the Cardinals defense – who had been invisible in the 2nd half – came up with the game-winning TD on this sack by CB Michael Adams and 17-YD fumble return by LB Karlos Dansby:
Apparently the refs decided that in OT, you can rip the QBs facemask off without a penalty. NFL FanHouse has more on the resulting officiating controversy.
CONTINUE READING AND WATCH THE RACKERS MISS AFTER THE JUMP
26
Nov
2009
Live Game Blog: Thanksgiving Day Edition
mmmmm .... Turducken. (Photo: Jeff Kowalsky/Getty Images)
Thanksgiving annually means 3 things: 1) awkward family gatherings 2) overeating/drinking and 3) football. Guess what we’ll be doing today?
As has become tradition, the Cowboys and Lions will be hosting turkey day games … off against the Packers and Raiders respectively (hint: neither of these games will be interesting to watch). But John Madden is no longer a part of the festivities, and in looking at the banner pic above, we can’t help but miss the ol’ son of a gun around this time of year.
This year we also get an extra night game courtesy of the NFL Network, and I – ArtieFufkin – will be attending the Giants/Broncos game this evening in Denver, and will try to report back with images and tales of whimsy from the game.
In the mean time, here is Adam Sandler’s classic “Thanksgiving Song” to get you in the holiday spirit. All of us here at ReadAndReact hope your Thanksgiving is filled with joy and cheer!
And if you can sneak away from the family for a moment, feel free to post your gameday thoughts and follow today’s NFL action in the comments section.
20
Nov
2009
Iraqi military detainees use Favre to taunt cheesehead guards
(Photoshop/hack job by ArtieFufkin)
Psychological warfare has long been an important part of military strategy. From Alexander the Great to Ghengis Khan to Winston Churchill, world leaders have always used propaganda and other psychological tactics to get into the minds of their enemies.
And now, NewsRadio WTMJ reports that Iraqi detainees have been targeting American soldiers with their own brand of psychological warfare. One in which they’re using our own sports heroes against us!:
According to a military official, detainees at a Wisconsin National Guard camp in Iraq are using Brett Favre as a manner of getting at the guard troops there.
“They know Favre by name,” said First Lieutenant Tim Boehnen, who is from New Richmond, Wis.
“One of the big words they know now is shenanigan. They’ll constantly talk about ‘Favre shenanigans,’ ‘He’s so good for the Vikings,’ and ‘The Packers have got to really feel bad about that one.’ “
Apparently the Cheesehead troops were outfitting their camp with Packer green & gold, which gave their prisoners the opening they were looking for. The next plan is to taunt the Oakland National Guard about JaMarcus Russell until they break down in tears. And then everyone will escape. And the very fabric of our society will crumble. Way to go, Al Davis.
11
Nov
2009
The Aaron Rodgers Sack Tracker has been working overtime
(Screen Shot via madison.com)
The Green Bay Packers offensive line has been horrendous in pass protection this year, allowing 37 sacks on QB Aaron Rodgers. That’s already more than the total number of times Rodgers was sacked all of last year, and they are on track to destroy the Packers club record for # of sacks allowed in a season (62). In fact, if the way the OL played against the hapless Bucs on Sunday was any indication (6 sacks allowed), Rodgers has a good shot to break David Carr’s 2002 all-time record for # of times sacked in one season (76).
Fortunately, technology has blessed us with the Interactive Aaron Rodgers Sack Tracker, so we can keep track of Rodgers’ progress from week to week. But be careful not to put all of the sacks for the season up on the tracker at once … just trust me on this one. And don’t say I didn’t warn you.
1
Nov
2009
NFL WEEK 8 LIVE GAME BLOG: FAVRE VS. THE CITY OF GREEN BAY EDITION!
Aaron planned to whisper: "The circle is now complete. When I left you, I was but the learner; now I am the master." Not so fast, Mr. Rodgers. (Source: AP)
When Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings clashed with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football earlier this season, the NFL’s elder statesman met and surpassed all expectations, the Vikings won easily, and the press fell in love with Favre all over again. Nice show, but we always felt that something was sorely missing from that hype-fest: Brett might have been facing his old team–in the harmonious, 75-degree confines of the Superdome–but what about his old fans? Entirely different story. THIS is the game that needed to be on Monday Night Football… but we won’t complain.
A great day of football is ahead.
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(Yes… I fashioned this message in topical purple and green…)
25
Oct
2009
NFL Gameday: ReadAndReact Buffalo Wing Summit
mmmmm ... wings
Several of your faithful ReadAndReact staffers – TheDarkHorse, Artie Fufkin and steverodgers – will convene in a suburban Denver sports bar this morning to take in this week’s NFL action. Many wings will be eaten. Many beers will be drunk (drank?). Many laughs will be shared. It is a cold, snowy Sunday in Colorado. A perfect day for football.
We’ll be keeping an eye on the Vikings/Steelers and 49ers/Texans as the best early match-ups, along with the Browns/Packers for strictly masochistic reasons. Falcons/Cowboys is the best late game, with the Giants/Cardinals closing things out tonight, in what could be a shootout.
We’ll do our best to share ongoing commentary via iPhone, and you can be assured it will get progressively sloppy as the day wears merrily forward. Enjoy the games!!!
5
Oct
2009
Readers React: Vikings/Packers Vitriol reaching a boiling point
In the first of what hopefully will become a regular installment here at RnR, we present you with “Readers React” – where finally, at long last, your voice can be heard on the world wide webs!!! (well, I mean, that is if you’re too lazy or computer illiterate to start your own blog. Or Facebook page. But I digress … )
This week’s reaction comes to us from Crabbman, speaking on behalf of Vikings nation as they head into the much anticipated Favre Bowl tonight in Minnesota. This game transcends the normally fierce NFC North rivalry, effecting both sides on a very personal level. And clearly, the build up is starting to get to some people.
The guy on the right may be smiling & playing nice, but he's reaching for a lead pipe with his left hand (Photo: Green Bay Press-Gazette)
And with that, Crabbman, the Readers React forum is yours:
Is there a game tonight?
The Minnesota sports teams are conspiring to either kill me or end my marriage. I have too much hate right now to write a post. I might have to leave work before I punch someone wearing a Packer jersey in the face. Someone had the brilliant idea of having a potluck today with everyone wearing their team colors. I think wearing a cheesehead to work is not only a fireable offense, but if I strangled said person, no Minnesota judge would convict me.
God help me.
Thanks Crabbman!
Got something you want to say? Think you can bring something relevant, informative, funny, insightful or just plain random to the table? Well, big shot, now’s your chance. Email us at info@readandreact.net, and if you’ve at least got the brain power of a monkey, we’ll probably post it. I mean, have you read this blog? It’s not like we’ve set the bar very high.
29
Sep
2009
Week 3 NFL Highlights: Ric Flair edition
Julius Jones does the Ric Flair Strut
This week’s installment of your NFL highlights combines 2 things we hold dear to our hearts here at ReadAndReact: football and old-school professional wrestling. Recently, Seahawks RB Julius Jones has been displaying his appreciation for 16x world champion Ric Flair by performing the famed “Flair Strut” in the endzone after scoring a touchdown.
He did it against the Rams in week 1, and yesterday against the Bears, Jones once again did his best Nature Boy impression after ripping off a 39-yd TD on a screen pass (play starts at the :15 mark):
The NY love-fest with Mark Sanchez is fully underway, thanks in large part from this TD run on Sunday. Also, Ric Flair will wrestle Hulk Hogan in Australia later this year. WOO!:
Donald Driver makes an amazing one-handed catch against the Rams. In other news, Ric Flair scratch-off lottery cards are now available in North Carolina. WoooOOOooo!:
