What a waste

Oh man, what a game! The Packers really came ready to play...not really. This is rediculous. I have no idea why they never got it together. The game was just one mistake after another. The Packers really could have caught a break late in the 4th after a short punt by Ryan, but man did Jared Bush screw up. Why would he try to pick up R.W. McQuarters' fumble when the ball is as hard to control as it is once it's rolling on the ground? You have to fall on it - end of story.

Another big bungle was Nick Collins' late hit penalty on 3rd down. Led to a Giants TD. These are just two examples in a Packers' effort that included wayward passes, no committment to the running game, penalties and phantom flags courtesy of the officials.

The worst thing about this: As young and talented as Green Bay is, it's no sure thing the Packers will get this close again, with this group of players. So what a fantastic end to a great opportunity. This loss makes me the least excited to watch the Super Bowl as I can ever remember, b/c its just a reminder of today's failings.

back to Lambeau

This morning before the football games I read Bill Simmons' column on ESPN regarding his picks for the week. It was a day old but it also included a mini-rant on pre-game shows on TV these days. And I'm glad others feel the way I do. The quality is definitely not there, and when I do turn to the show, it's out of habit, not that I think I'll really see something interesting or informative. And I couldn't agree more about the number of former players that shuffle through the stations. Just too many talking heads these days. Many don't bring anything to production. There are other good points too, and it's pretty funny. I'd recommend it.

So it looks like the Packers won't have to travel to Dallas for the NFC championship; they get to host the Giants after NY beat the Cowboys. That's good but I'd have liked Favre to go out with a win (finally) in Dallas. Oh well. I think the Pack's quick, short passing game will match-up well against the Giants' defensive pressure.

Back to work tomorrow, and my first day (orientation) at Carmax. Looking forward to it.

A few days late

Time for my New Years resolutions, or whatever they're really called now that its Jan. 5. Anyways these aren't really for the new year per say, but now's as good a time as any. In no particular order (and by no means a complete list):

1. give up caffeine entirely
2. eat at a restaurant no more than twice a week
3. learn to play guitar
4. get a job helping people
5. exercise at least three times a week
6. buy no video games until I've played or sold the ones I have
7. #6 applied to books as well

Thank you. Now are you ready for some football?