Last
night during the pathetic game between the Panthers and the Seahawks, NBC showed images of the field crew’s
efforts to keep the turf at Lambeau Field from freezing for today’s meeting
between my beloved Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys. Kickoff is 1:05 PM ET on FOX.
The
last time these two teams played against each other in the playoffs in Green
Bay, the temperature was minus 23°. The
date was December 31, 1967 and came to be known as the “Ice Bowl”. I remember that game well. Today’s game, however, won’t be any “Ice Bowl”. The temperature will be around 20° and may
still be a challenge for QB Tony Romo who is 1-2 in his career in freezing
temps.
It's that time of year. #DALvsGB https://t.co/dc2QsWJmRQ
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 10, 2015
There
were some controversial calls in last Sunday’s game between the ‘Boys and the
Lions. Some folks are even citing stats
that Detroit’s performance in the game showed they were better than the
Cowboys. The Lions outgained Dallas
397-315 and outrushed them 90-73. The
Cowboys pulled out the win even if it was somewhat tainted by a controversial
call.
I
have been a lifelong fan of the Packers going all the way back to 1963 when
Vince Lombardi was the head coach, Bart Starr was the quarterback and the
Chicago Bears were the National Champs.
The Packers are arguably the most storied franchise in the NFL.
When
the Packers take the field today, QB Aaron Rodgers will be playing with a “significantly
strained” and torn calf muscle that could affect his mobility. I’m sure he’ll do his best to overcome
it. This is for all the marbles.
I
have to apologize to blogger
friend Randy who is as dedicated a fan of the Cowboys as I am of the
Packers. I’d like to wish you luck Randy, but I simply can’t.
GO PACKERS!
And
because no football post would be complete without some pom-poms, here is a
photograph of a Dallas Cowgirl sporting a really, really big smile IYKWIMAITYD. I posted this because the Packers don’t have
cheerleaders and to make Randy happy.
You’re welcome.
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