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Published - Monday, January 14, 2008

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Packers to host Giants in NFC title game


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GREEN BAY — Brett Favre can rest easy.

Instead of playing at Dallas’ Texas Stadium, where the three-time MVP is 0-9 in his career, the Green Bay Packers will host the NFC championship game against the New York Giants next Sunday.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. At right is running back Ryan Grant. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

“I really haven’t had time to digest it,” Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Sunday night. “I’m just excited about having the game here at Lambeau Field.”

A November clash of 10-1 teams left Dallas with the inside track for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Both the Packers and Cowboys ended up 13-3 with first-round byes.

Green Bay beat Seattle 42-20 on Saturday, but Dallas couldn’t hold up its end of the deal for a potential rematch, losing 21-17 to the Giants on Sunday.

“We’d love to play at home,” Favre said after Saturday’s game. “We haven’t had a whole lot of success in Dallas. I’m well aware of that, but I’m just pleased that we won this game and gave ourselves an opportunity.”

Now, he’ll get that chance at home, where Favre is 8-2 in the postseason.

McCarthy, who was planning to start breaking down film late Sunday night, said he watched the game alone, in his office. He wouldn’t say if he was on the edge of his seat in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game.

“I’m boring. There’s no drama here,” McCarthy said, laughing. “It was a great game to watch.”

Now, the Giants, the league’s most road-hardened team with nine straight victories away from New York, will visit Lambeau Field’s winter wonderland, where about 6 inches of snow fell Saturday night and the Packers are 8-1 this season.

“You have to respect the fact that they went into Dallas and Tampa Bay in a playoff atmosphere and won those games,” McCarthy said. “It’s a credit to their players, their coaching staff; the ability to focus and get over the hurdles that road games do present to you and that’s why they’re playing in the NFC championship game.”

It’ll be the first NFC championship game in Green Bay since the Packers beat Carolina 30-13 on Jan. 12, 1997. Green Bay went on to win the Super Bowl that year for Favre’s only title. Sunday’s game is expected to be frigid, with a forecast of highs in the single digits and wind chills below zero with kickoff not until the late afternoon.

“I’m told already it’s going to be cold. Wind is the biggest thing because Brett does a great job with the football, handling the football in bad weather,” McCarthy said. “The wind is the only thing I’m ever concerned about.”

The teams have a long history in the playoffs. Green Bay won four NFL titles against New York in 1939, 1944, 1961 and 1962. The Giants’ only postseason win against the Packers came in the 1938 NFL championship.

This season, the two teams met in New York on Sept. 16 and Favre had his way that Sunday, setting the career mark for wins by a starter with a 35-13 victory.

Favre completed his first 14 second-half passes and threw three touchdown passes to rally the Packers. Giants quarterback Eli Manning played well.

“When we played the Giants, Eli had hurt his shoulder the week before and their defense was in the second game of a new defensive system,” McCarthy said. “There were a number of factors, just watching the game today, I thought studying them to this point, you could see they’re playing very well in all three areas.”

But so are the Packers, something McCarthy acknowledges.

“A lot has happened since Week 2,” McCarthy said. “I would say the same thing. We are different football team than we were in Week 2, and definitely the New York Giants are a different football team.”

Still, the Packers hope to use the uniqueness of Lambeau to their advantage.

“I would like to have it in Lambeau for our fans and for us, but wherever it’s at, we’re going in there with the same attitude and sense of urgency,” linebacker Nick Barnett said. “We’re going to play our hearts out to get to the Super Bowl.”
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i beat up your lawn gnome wrote on Jan 21, 2008 6:15 AM:

" Somewhere, right at this very moment, a box of T-Shirts and ball caps reading "Green Bay Packers 2007 NFC Champions" are being sent to a third world country to be given away to some unfortunate people. That makes me happy. It's always a good day when the Packers lose and as a bonus, some kid gets new clothes... Keep donating to the poor Green Bay!!


Go Packers Go, and take the Brewers with you!! "

BrianGSmith wrote on Jan 15, 2008 6:31 AM:

" Dear "laxcowboy"...You've got personal "issues" to take care of dude. Objectively rereading this thread has revealed you to be a hissy-fitting provocateur.....did you ever don a football helmet? This region passionately loves the Packer's...even when they suck (think Lynn Dickey...Coach Bart Starr...most of their post Lomardi history prior to Favre). You haven't backed up your claims against Packer fans with any descernable evidence. You offer little more than emotive and written diarhea. "

BrianGSmith wrote on Jan 15, 2008 6:23 AM:

" I think it's awesome for Packer fans and the State of Wisconsin....I'm happy for all my friends in the region who must be in a state of Nirvana right now. I was cursed having been raised a Detroit Lion's fan (a blessing with the Tigers, Red Wings and Piston's, however). But it doesn't prevent me from rooting wholeheartedly for the Packer's whenever they are in the play-offs and the Lions aren't. :-0 "

opinionator wrote on Jan 15, 2008 6:03 AM:

" Ok, let's move on. The key to the Packers beating the Giants will be getting preasure on Eli Manning. When he get rattled, he makes mistakes. LOTS of them. Kampman and the front 4 need to bring their "A game". "

let it be said wrote on Jan 14, 2008 7:09 PM:

" I will quote Curly on this one...cuz he said it the best. " LAXCOWPIE- Re-read all of your posts. You have called the greatest fans in the world classless. You have said over and over that we are excuse makers. That is NAME CALLING. And when we try to defend our Packer Pride, you just say we are doing more of the same. We are all very proud to be fans of the greatest team in football history, and when we are attacked, we will defend ourselves. Especially when we are attacked by the fan of a team that just LOST AT HOME IN THE PLAYOFFS! Losing with class would mean NOT attacking the fans of another team after your team just LOST. "

werd,

LIBS "

Boingo wrote on Jan 14, 2008 6:50 PM:

" Wow laxcowboy, Im sick of reading your anti-packer fan posts. what a broken record you are "classless" " prove my point" Cant you say anything else?? Ok, not as a Packer fan but as a regular Joe, " SHUT THE F$#K UP" Does that constitute classless? I could give two S@^TS anyway. GO PACK< COWBOYS ARE LOSERS, LAXCOWBOY NEEDS A SHOULDER TO CRY ON. YEEEE HAWWWWW. I feel better now "

Curly wrote on Jan 14, 2008 6:21 PM:

" LAXCOWPIE- Re-read all of your posts. You have called the greatest fans in the world classless. You have said over and over that we are excuse makers. That is NAME CALLING. And when we try to defend our Packer Pride, you just say we are doing more of the same. We are all very proud to be fans of the greatest team in football history, and when we are attacked, we will defend ourselves. Especially when we are attacked by the fan of a team that just LOST AT HOME IN THE PLAYOFFS! Losing with class would mean NOT attacking the fans of another team after your team just LOST. "

Cards wrote on Jan 14, 2008 5:41 PM:

" I'm lovin it!! Go Packers! America's Team and the NFL's youngest team what an accomplishment to play in the NFC Championship! GO PACK GO Do do do de do GO PACK GO Do Do do De Do............. "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 4:50 PM:

" No I did not start the tough guy thing, but yes I am quite tough, so they say. I'm not trying to persuade you into a good @#4 kicking, but I would be happy to oblige if you are feeling lucky. Seriously Tex, You are barking up the wrong tree. It's O.K to admit you may have gone a little to far. I accept your apology. This is getting really old, so put up, or shut up. "

let it be said wrote on Jan 14, 2008 4:44 PM:

" Oh NO, he knows who I am! "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 4:43 PM:

" MIND OF REASON, you started the tough guy thing i didn't, i dont know you from Adam but you threaten me. Ive never backed down from anybody and i wont start now. "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 4:39 PM:

" Are you kiddig me? There are bluffs all around us. Do you want my phone #? You really should rethink this little guy. If you saw me you would'nt be so cocky. The fat jokes are hilarious. Never been called fat before, built like a brick $%# house yes. Let me know...Bye the way, is that you Angel? That is the only other Dallas fan I know that would talk so stupid. "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 4:38 PM:

" LET IT BE SAID, i know who you are and you are the biggest loser and puck in the Lacrosse area. All i said was Packers fans should learn to lose with class and win with class. Nothing more, and that opened the flood gates to your responses proving what i was saying. Look at the blogs nothing but name calling and bashing. You my firend out of everybody heeds to learn about having some "class" and you know what im talking about "

let it be said wrote on Jan 14, 2008 4:33 PM:

" I say you both show up to 401 N. Third Street and settle this in front of the blog home, THE LA CROSSE TRIBUNE. Maybe we could get Jeff Brown or Mr. Bey to ref things and story them front page.

cowgirl, you are the reason this blog went straight to hell...you are what you are calling out, a classless idiot trying to use reverse psychology on the bloggers. Nobody here likes you, regardless of what you say nicely to them. You are a fool.

You are certainly free to continue making a fool of yourself. You're right, you can act all tough on the blog, but the only reason you're acting tough is just that, you're behind YOUR computer. You should change your screen name to EBLOG TOUGHGUY, LOL! "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 4:26 PM:

" MIND OF REASON, lol to funny already making excuses as to why you won't show up, that is so typical. i knew you were all talk and no action. yes you are overweight. Everyone around here knows where the bluff is, who are you kidding. Now shut up and go eat another twinkie, PUNK "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 4:19 PM:

" What is the bluff? A bar? I stay out of bars and thats how I stay in good shape. Since when is 230 fat at 6'3". Name the place kid. I don't no where the bluff is.Drop me, LOL "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 4:14 PM:

" MIND OF REASON, seems like you should be working out instead of seating behind your computer, carrying a little extra weight are we? Lets go, ive dropped bigger punks then you little man, whoops i guess that should read fatman. lol, lol. i will be back later heading to the bluff. Lets see if you show up. "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 4:08 PM:

" LaxCowboy , 6' 3", 230lbs, and yes I would love to meet you! I need a good laugh. I have no worries. I hav'nt met a Cowboy fan yet that can back himself up. Cheers chump! "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 4:03 PM:

" OLDGLORYDAYS I totally agree with you, that was the point i was trying to get across. Good luck to your Packers and have fun at the game. "

oldglorydays wrote on Jan 14, 2008 4:01 PM:

" As a Packer shareholder with season tickets, I will enjoy the game with my fellow fans no matter who they cheer for, the weather or the outcome. Anything that goes above some good natured ribbing among fellow football fans is trash talk and a strong indication some people need to get a life. "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 4:00 PM:

" MIND OF REASON, are you going to meet me? we will then see who the little punk is. if you read through the blogs you would see the point i was trying make. Now little man im heading to the bluff, don't write checks you can't cash. PUNK!!! "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 3:58 PM:

" It is abundantly clear you know very little about football, and a lot about being an annoying liitle punk. What constructive imput have you given this blog, ummm nothing! The Cowboys lost and the Packers are hosting the NFC Championship. Why did you feel the need to write anything here. Go post your babble on a Cowboy article. Bye, Bye! "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 3:56 PM:

" MIND OF REASON, there you go again, getting yourseelf involved in a conservation that you weren't a part of. Lets meet up on the bluff in 30 minutes or are you gonna make more excuses as to why you can't meet me? "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 3:53 PM:

" MIND OF REASON, if you look through the blogs PACKER BACKER and I were having a discussion about our TV,S. it had nothing to do with you. Sorry if i hurt your feelings by leaving you out of the conservation. You lost the discussion when you start bringing up issues that have nothing to do with football. I thought we were discussing football? "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 3:51 PM:

" Whos hiding behind a computer? Anytime, anywhere! Get the hell out of this blog fool! "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 3:49 PM:

" LET IT BE SAID, easy to talk tough hiding behind your computer, typical packer fan, all talk no action, too funny how you guys resort to name calling and bashing. It must be in your upbringing. I was tought if you have nothing good to say don't say nothing at all. You might want to take that advice, as you are making yourself look pretty stupid right now and are proving my point. thank you "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 3:47 PM:

" Lax Cowboy, you did indeed inform us of your 57" HDTV. Go back through your postings and see for yourself. Are you still so drunk from last night that you can't remember anything you just wrote? Wake up! How did I lose a duscussion? You really need to stop posting here, you appear to be quite misinformed. "

let it be said wrote on Jan 14, 2008 3:36 PM:

" laxmoooogirl, U R PATHETIC.

Yes, I am a GB fan, but I don't let it rule my day, win or lose...least not like you let us run the blog over you.

What was with the slow response? You obviously can't think of anything to say, except 'classless' :rolls eyes:

And yes, I'm pretty damn good. Certainly not retarded; seems you are tho. There you go, more fodder for you to work with. Remember, this is the internet, tough guy. I'm rubber, you're glue, what you say bounces off me...you get that? LOL! "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 3:27 PM:

" MIND OF REASON, i didn't say anything about my TV, there you go again making things up, because you lost the football discussion. Football is just a game and we have no control over what happens. I admit the Giants were the better team yesterday. Let's see if you are man enough to admit that when the Patroits when the Super Bowl, instead of making excuse after excuse. "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 3:24 PM:

" LET IT BE SAID,wow talk about classless now you are picking on retarded people? It must be nice to be flawless and perfect, you should be ashamed of your self. You are the perfect example of what i've been talking about on here. Your mommy must be proud. I havent been attacking anybody, are you parinoid? Im not fighting either, just stating a fact and get nothing back but proof that i am right. Why are you so angry and unhappy? Life is great, enjoy it. "

let it be said wrote on Jan 14, 2008 2:28 PM:

" laxcowgirlie, you have just proven yourself classless...throughout this whole blog. You seem to run the same course as T.O.

You do the attacking and expect the people around here to lay low? Your continued worthless banter on this blog proves the point you were trying to nail the Packer fans with.

This is so stupid. Fighting on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics: no matter who wins you're still retarded!

There, chalk that up to classless...guess whose team is going to the NFC Championship game-no excuses from this end; loser! "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 2:18 PM:

" Fishingpro, as a Vikings fan you should no that very well! 4 Super Bowls and still never a win. What a horrible legacy! "

fishingpro wrote on Jan 14, 2008 2:12 PM:

" Remember this Packer fans,

Second Place Is The First Loser!!!!

Good Luck Against Those Pats!!!

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Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:57 PM:

" Cowboy, I was refering to my tv's because you were bragging about your 57"HDTV! Who doesn't have an HDTV? Get a grip buddy. You have totally lost it by coming to the Lax Tribune website and commenting on a Packer article to vent your frustration about losing a game most of your fans felt you had in the bag. Wake up Tex, your in Packer Country and you need to just save your comments for people who care about what you think. "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:48 PM:

" PACKER BACKER thank you, I agree Romo needs to concentrate on football, not be running all over the place with Miss Simpson. I am very frustrated with the Cowboys and the players they have, they seem to think that just because the have a "star" on their helment they will win. They are a far cry from Aikman and Smith. I will be rooting for the Packers all the way now. "

packer backer wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:41 PM:

" OK laxcowboy.. now you deserve to be called that.. I was calling you laxcowgirl because it sounded like you were crying like a girl just like T.O.! But as I see you have quit doing that and have manned up! Good job, sorry about your Cowboys.. I do like Tony, (from Wisconsin) he just should have stayed in Texas and took care of business instead of going to Mexico and "took care of business" if you know what I mean.. maybe next year for the Cowboys. Thanks for root'n for the Pack! If we were in a bar I would buy ya a beer! "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:37 PM:

" MIND OF REASON, lol who cares about your TV and how many you have? Now you have resorted to bragging about your material things, because you can't win the football discussion my god, get a life. "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:37 PM:

" Fishing pro, the Pack has just as many weapons as the Patriots. Do the math Packers :Favre, Jennings, Jones, Driver, Martin, Robinson, Grant, Jackson, Lee, Franks....... Patriots: Brady, Welker, Moss, Marony, Vrabel..... Pretty even matchup. To say anything else is uneducated. "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:34 PM:

" BADGER FAN, how am i intagonizing Packer Fans? Does the truth hurt? I have no intent to do that. Just quit with the name calling of the other fans, there is no point of it. I am sorry if you feel i am intagonizing you, not my intent. Go Packers bring Wisconsin a championship. "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:31 PM:

" Hey Laxcowboy, sorry, been gone from the chat for a while( had to double check on the tickets I just ordered for the NFC championship game the Cowboys will not be attending. I see you are taking quite a beating here, rightfully so. Bye the way how was I losing our little discussion? I see you have a big T.V., could you actually see Jerry Jones veins in his neck? I have flat screen HDTV's in three different rooms in my house, who cares! If you want to discuss football facts, bring it on. "

fishingpro wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:31 PM:

" All of this name calling will be over soon. I do think the Packers have a good shot at beating the Giants but no way in hell are they going to beat the Patriots. Way to many weapons on that team. One would of been on your team if Favre had his way. All you packer fans better enjoy it while it last because if you do make the show, you will be seen by millions getting a mud hole stomped in your as@ and then walked dry by the Patriots.
GO RANDY MOSS!!!!
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laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:28 PM:

" PACKER BACKER, i agree T.O. crying was pathic and yes he has been nothing but a trouble maker for every team he has played on. I don't feel sorry for him either and i hate the fact that jerry Jones owns the Cowboys, he is a terrible owner. I hate excuses, Giants were the better team and deserve to win. Now , lets just hope the Packers can pull out a victory next week. I will be rooting for your Packers. "

Badger Fan wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:23 PM:

" IF that is the case laxcowboy, WHY even post your blog here. You should be posting on a cowboys site, and not antagonizing packer fans. I am sure that was your intent. "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:20 PM:

" PACKER BACKER, you are name calling"laxcowgirl" and you just keep proving my point over and over again. Sounds like you have a nice T.V. but mine is a 57 inch H.D. T.V. Thanks again for proving my point. "

packer backer wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:16 PM:

" Hey laxcowgirl.. I'm not name calling T.O. was crying like a baby..watch his news conference after the game. You have ESPN? The way T.O. has treated the Packers in the past with his antics, I don't feel sorry for him! And yes Jerry Jones was turning 14 shades of red on the sidelines, (I have a 42 inch H.D TV I could see that) just the facts man just the facts. Now go get your hankie and blow your nose! Then share it with T.O.!! "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:15 PM:

" CARDS, now that is what im talking about, just enjoy the Packers success and root them on to a NFC Championship.Good luck to the Packers, let the Dream Live on. "

Cards wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:04 PM:

" Very proud of our PACKERS,PACKER fans and the opportunity to go to the Super Bowl with the youngest team in the NFL what a year with ups and some downs, but now the ultimate opportunity, to get to play in the NFC Championship and the chance at the BIG DANCE!
GO PACK GO AND LOVIN' IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 1:02 PM:

" PACKER BACKER thanks again for proving my point. You have resorted to name calling and bashing to make yourself feel good. Keep trying, you will never bring me down to your level. LOL, too funny. "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 12:59 PM:

" LET IT BE SAID, Once again another classless act by a packer fan. You are right it isn't about the Cowboys or Packers. it has to do with YOU! and the other classless Packer Fans. With each response you keep proving my point right, thank you. Here is an idea, enjoy the success of your team and be happy that they are in the championship game playing for the right to go to the Super Bowl, and quit bashing and name calling the fans of the teams that weren't so lucky. It is wasted energy, save it for the game next week. life isn't that bad, smile and enjoy the moment. "

packer backer wrote on Jan 14, 2008 12:52 PM:

" Hey Laxcowgirl... I love it when you "types" come on here because it makes it even sweeter to re-watch over and over again T.O. crying, and Jerry Jones turning 14 shades of red when the almighty cowgirls lost last night. So keep up your rant'n and rav'n because it just shows the low road you have taken. Now go off to a Dallas blog and snivel with the rest of "America's Team" cry babies. Go Pack!! "

let it be said wrote on Jan 14, 2008 12:37 PM:

" This is ridiculous! laxcowboy, you are way off base here. Green Bay fans are among the elite in the NFL, just ask anyone outside your big Te-hass circle. Only reason you're here, posting on this blog, is because YOU LOST. Trying to rile everyone up.

Yep, talk about classless tact; bringing down a blog that has to do w/ the Pack, NOT the Cowgirls. Maybe you should be putting a bucket under T.O. and mopping up the tears from the FIRST TIME A #1 SEED LOST AN NFC PLAYOFF GAME since the extended season. Go back to your team of blamers, and realize tha Pack is Back, baby!!!

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down2512 wrote on Jan 14, 2008 12:27 PM:

" supposed to be cold...better do all their practicing outside-remember how they looked in the close ups in Chicago? and the results of that game??? this is the THE GAME of the season. I think which ever team wins this game will win the super bowl! after watching the giants play new england I'd say the pack will need all their skill, drive, experience, poise and all the intangibles home field advantage brings to come out with a win. no doubt they can do it! "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 12:27 PM:

" MIND OF REASON, i thought we were talking about football? Oh yes, you were losing that discussion, so you turned your attention to something that has nothing to do with football.You just aren't happy unless you are bashing someone. Which proves my point once again. thank you!!! "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 12:23 PM:

" WIGAL, you are right not all Packers fans are that way, there are some fans out there that Great fans win or lose. It is the ones that turn to name calling and making excuses(mind of reason) that spoil it for the rest. I root for the Packers when they aren't playing Dallas. So, yes i hope the Packers win it all, they have had a great season. Good luck to your Packers Wigal. Your fellow Packer fans should follow your example. "

wigal wrote on Jan 14, 2008 12:14 PM:

" To Lax Cowboy - its unfortunate that you think that way of all Packer fans. I like to think of myself as a good fan, win or lose. Hopefully you have the chance to see what most packer fans are like and not let the few rotten apples spoil it for everyone. "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 12:14 PM:

" Lax Cowboy, I understand that you people from Texas think that everything that comes from Texas is bigger and better, but the only thing thats bigger down there is your massive state of delusion. Look where the country has gone under the control of good ol' boy Bush. You should all be ashamed the pres. is from Texas.You have a right to be a Cowboy fan, but nobody wants to hear about here. "

wigal wrote on Jan 14, 2008 12:12 PM:

" Congrats to the Cowboys for having an awesome season! Tony Romo will mature and be able to play the "big" game. It's unfortunate he will take most of the blame for this game, although he really didn't play that badly. The Giants brought their "A" game, which I am sure they will also bring to Lambeau. The Pack needs to stick to their game plan and take it one game at a time! What an accomplishment!! GO PACKERS!!!!! "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 12:10 PM:

" MIND OF REASON, im not talking bad about the Packers, they are one of the better teams in the league, no doubt. It is their fans that i am talking about. All i have to say about yesterdays game is that the Giants were the better team and deserved to win. Not the outcome i wanted , but im not going to make excuses for the Cowboys loss. the better team won. Like i said, i will be rooting for the Packers next week and if they lose i just hope yuo Packers fans lose with class. No excuses. "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 12:05 PM:

" MIND OF REASON, way to funny, you don't even realize that you keep proving my point with each response. By the way, im from Texas and took a job up here in Wisconsin. So, from you previous response, if you took a job in another state you wouldnt root for the Packers anymore? "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 12:03 PM:

" If you are laughing today, Lax Cowboy, you must not have watched the game yesterday. Ye haw buddy! "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 12:00 PM:

" Another thing Lax Cowboy, winning gets everyone excited and it's people like you whose team blew it, that have no reason to post anything after an article about Green Bay. That, Lax cowboy is classless. You need to bury your head for awile and get over it. I am sure Romo had a certain very undersatnding blonde waiting to take his mind off the game when he got home. He himself said he would be avoiding the media coverage of the loss. Mexico anyone? "

Badger Fan wrote on Jan 14, 2008 11:58 AM:

" Hey CJ. Nice try, but most packer fans are there regardless of the win - loss record. This dates back to the 60's on sellouts, and in the 70's, phew, we had some lean years. Your theory is questionable regarding the fans. As for the pay, not sure anyone would dissagree with you there... "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 11:53 AM:

" MIND OF REASON, thank you, proving my point once again, i get a kick out of you packers fans shooting yourself in the foot all the time. LMAO. Keep proving my point. To funny "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 11:49 AM:

" Mr. Lax Cowboy, first of all you are living in the wrong state buddy! Anyone who is a fan of an outside state team should except that he will always be an outsider when cheering on his team. As far as you calling Packer fans classless, I fail to see how you came to that conclusion. At least the Packers are not run by an evil dictator like Jerry Jones. Seeing him on the sideline ready to blow a gasket was priceless. Stay in the luxury box where you belong! Congradulations on your season, I will be waving at you from the seats at Lambeau on Sunday. "

CJ wrote on Jan 14, 2008 11:42 AM:

" I'm just looking forward to the wheels falling off the Bandwagon bus of the Packers as I meet so many fans that are "fans" when they are winning. When they lose it's a different story either way none of the players are going to send us money win or lose it's a kids game bottom line they all get paid way to much. "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 11:41 AM:

" PACKERBACKER, thank you also for proving my point, you need to learn to win with class, not go around name calling and the sort. Your true colors are showing. Classless. "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 11:34 AM:

" BOINGO, thank you, your response just proved my point" 2nd string quarterback, back up cornerback, backup lineman" sounds like crying and making excuses for the loss. the game would have been much worse if Farve would have stayed in there, the score was 27-10 when he went out. Give Rogers credit for playing within the game plan and bringing the Packers back into the game. I am sure we will be hearing more excuses in a couple of weeks when New England wins the Super Bowl. i will be rooting for the Packers. It isn't the team i dislike it is their classless fans. Green Bay is a class team and their fans need to follow their example. Learn to lose with class and learn to win with even more class. Again, thank you for proving my point with your response. "

opinionator wrote on Jan 14, 2008 11:34 AM:

" First and foremost, I am a football fan. Next I am a Bears fan and it was the highlight of our pathetic season to beat the Packers twice and I had fun with it on this board. But- now if the best time of year to be a football fan and I am still enjoying FOOTBALL. The Giants were a team on the verge of disintegration earlier this season and have little respect for Eli as a team. And - they are banged up bad. The Packers will prevail! "

mytwocents wrote on Jan 14, 2008 11:15 AM:

" I'm a Vikings Fan and was at a local establishment to watch the game on Sat. Got all caught up in the hoopla and was the number "4" fan at the bar. Good luck Pack! "

packer backer wrote on Jan 14, 2008 11:08 AM:

" I am with you Badger Fan, the dome is no fun at all. Lambeau has been voted one of the 10 best places to watch a sporting event in the WORLD!!! Part of that is the fans. LAXCOWGIRL here is a tissue, but you have to share it with T.O.! Go Pack! "

heavy hitter wrote on Jan 14, 2008 11:07 AM:

" come on cowboy. it's pretty much accepted around the league that packer fans are the greatest. we fill the stadium no matter what. unlike queens fans. i seem to remember them giving away tickets early in the year so they wouldn't get blacked out, then they make a run at the playoffs and all of the sudden the homodome is full of "the viqueens faithfull". please. fair weather fools. GO PACK!!!! "

Badger Fan wrote on Jan 14, 2008 11:02 AM:

" I agree with you Boingo. If you want to see bad sportmanship in fans, go to a vikings home game. When they lose, watch out. I have witnessed this, and its not pretty...

GO PACK "

Cards wrote on Jan 14, 2008 10:59 AM:

" Well said Boingo........Go Pack!! "

Boingo wrote on Jan 14, 2008 10:47 AM:

" Whatever LAXCOWBOY, I didnt hear any lame excuses from fellow Pack fans after the Bears and Cowgirls games except what we have to work on and improve at. The fact that a 2nd string QB, backup cornerbacks and backup linemen still kept the cowboys within a one touchdown win at home should have let you know that your team would not go far.Have fun watching us play in the CHAMPIONSHIP game. "

Boingo wrote on Jan 14, 2008 10:41 AM:

" The Vikes and Bears fans on here are really not talking smack and being pretty civil. If you want smack talking , go to the NFL forums. Second, Eli Manning still cant handle to cold. Something rattles him when the weather gets cold. Throw in Lambeau Field, Packer crowd, snow and cold, he will be in trouble I called a Giant win over the Cowgirls because the girls already had that game won acording to them. The look on Jerry Jones face when they lost was perfect. "

laxcowboy wrote on Jan 14, 2008 10:34 AM:

" How is T.O. any different then you Packers fans? You Packer fans are the ones who cry the loudest when you team loses and make every excuse in the book as to why they lost. The Green Bay Packers are a class team, it is to bad their fans can't follow their example.Packer fans need to learn to lose with class and wingvq with even more class. "

fishingpro wrote on Jan 14, 2008 10:32 AM:

" If no one talked smack then these forums wouldn't be any fun. Comming from a Vikings fan I have to admit that if the Chargers can beat the Patriots then the Pack have a good shot at winning it all. the big question is both Favre and Manning are due for a game of at least 3 interceptions by someone. Who is it going to be. To many good game streaks for both QB's. Who's it going to be? "

JR wrote on Jan 14, 2008 10:30 AM:

" Viking fan reminds me of a good joke i heard. Just after the regular season ended a man walked up to the metrodome ticket booth and asked for viking playoff tickets. the lady replied "sorry sir the vikings did not make the playoffs." the man continued this for 2 straight weeks and finally the ticket woman said "sir i have told you for 2 weeks that the vikings did not make the playoffs and they still havent." The man replies "i know i drive from green bay every day to hear you say that." "

Cards wrote on Jan 14, 2008 10:05 AM:

" Well said Mind of Reason, it is jealousy from the non playing fans. And what if they don't go on? Well, they are the youngest team in the NFL and will be back next year even with the great Brett Farve and Packer fans do believe unlike the other nay sayers that are just looking to talk negative and smack, becaues, without the Packers still winning and able to move on, they wouldn't have any board to talk their smack on!So it is great of the Pack to be so giving for ALL! Congratulations and GO PACKERS! "

Rock wrote on Jan 14, 2008 10:01 AM:

" Both teams are hot, but the Packers are at home, and are playing dominating football. Should be a great game! I still think the Packers will come out on top by at least a touchdown. Go Pack! "

Mind of reason wrote on Jan 14, 2008 9:53 AM:

" We should'nt have to read crap written by worthless Viking and Bear fans that are jealous of Green Bays position. Maybe you guys should go have a cry baby session with T.Owens. Heading to the game on Sunday, can't wait! "

CJ wrote on Jan 14, 2008 9:45 AM:

" Lets see Eli have some great ball management and Brett be good for a couple intereceptions in the cold like normal and it will be the Giants vs. Patriots. The Cowboys simply didn't follow through and Brett's just happy he won't have to end his career 0-10 in Dallas. "

heavy hitter wrote on Jan 14, 2008 9:44 AM:

" lets just worry about the giants this week. i do think the packers can play with the patriots though if it comes down to that. "

jpb wrote on Jan 14, 2008 9:34 AM:

" As excited as Packer fans are, and should be, to have the team home for the NFC Championship, the game is still only the right to lose to the Patriots in the Super Bowl. Neither team matches up well with the Pats. As a Viking fan I am surprisingly not cheering against the Packers (shame on me), but I hope that Green Bay supporters realize they should enjoy the week because any NFC team has little hope to win it all. "

Cards wrote on Jan 14, 2008 7:47 AM:

" AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! America's Team tasking on the New York Giants in what the media is calling a great old fashioned match up. What a better way than have the road to the super bowl go through Green Bay! Even the opinionator is convinced, he is comming around. I do think though opinionator that the whooping the bears gave the Pack was a good thing in motivation for the Pack as well and it helped in their beginning of the Seattle game to not get them in the same situation, so thank you to the bears.GO Pack!!! "

kbg23 wrote on Jan 14, 2008 6:59 AM:

" WOW!!! The tables have definitely turned this weekend. The Giants are playing hot when it counts, should be a great game. Just goes to show that anything can happen in the NFL, the Pack are a great example of that! "

heavy hitter wrote on Jan 14, 2008 5:57 AM:

" there's my boy. for once you are right. while the giants are a good team, i don't see how they can stop the pack. anything could happen, but i would definitely rather play the giants here. it's good to hear from you, i was worried about you. "

opinionator wrote on Jan 14, 2008 5:36 AM:

" As always, I will stick with the facts. The Packers chances of going to the Super Bowl are now infinitely better. The shallacking the Bears handed them to take away home field against Dallas now means NOTHING! They get the lessor Manning at home and should be the favorite. They are one game away from equalling the success of my beloved Bears last year. "


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