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Someone needs to explain this to me... When did Emerson, Lake and Palmer (and again...) become such a cultural icon that ABC used them as part of the Ram's intro? When they played a part of Karn Evil 9 (there are several parts) I almost fell out of my seat. They'd have killed for that kind of notoriety in the 70's!
I have one regret with regard to ELP. I was supposed to go to a Works concert (the tour with a full orchestra, oh my) in Tampa in '77 which was cancelled because of a riot a couple weeks earlier (just looked around and there is almost nothing about the riot; I'll have to work on that).
Anyway, we're supposed to be talking about football.
The Packers are playing the Vikings for the third time this season. Nothin' is guaranteed, but it should be a good game.
Way back when, I said we'd be 9 - 7, but I had no idea how hard that trip might be. My crack about Washington was funny then and now... unfortunately the rest of the conference was so bad that the purple folks lost in DC and still qualified.
It's worth noting that this will be the last year we'll see this offense in action.
Win or lose, Favre may decide that it's time to hang 'em up. If they win the NFC, it's an 80% chance and if they win the Super Bowl, well... I can't see any scenario that doesn't involve doubling of city ownership that would keep him around. Even with a loss, Brett might have his decisions made by others or may simply have more important things to deal with.
The fortuitous logjam in the backfield is history after this year; there is no way the Pack can keep all these guys paid, active and happy (Ahman Green, Najeh Davenport, Nick Luchey, William Henderson and on occasion, Tony Fisher). Something is going to have to give.
The offensive line is going to change. Incredibly, this group has been through this year after year because of matriculation or injury and they continue somehow. Perhaps I worry too much. Maybe the answer is 4 + 3. Keep four of the regulars and some of the occasional folks and things will work out.
Anyway...
The cold, outdoor conditions should work to our advantage, but that hasn't been the case this year. What the heck, the Packers need to win this if only to go to Atlanta next week so they can exercise some other demons (Vick has a career day last time around and there's always Ed Donatell).
I'd love to see the Pack we've seen a few times this season, scoring and causing turnovers early; controlling the game from there. And if not, be patient. Just don't become Air Green Bay... that almost never works.
I think we've got at least another week:
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Welcome to the show... or Hasta la vista; there is no in between.
Posted by Dave at January 9, 2005 10:52 AM