tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post426470009550382253..comments2023-09-26T07:20:31.638-04:00Comments on Talkin' S-Mac: My Take -> Week 13Talkin' S-Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-34533347965292452292008-11-30T00:33:00.000-05:002008-11-30T00:33:00.000-05:00As I sit down to write this take, my body is still...As I sit down to write this take, my body is still working to overcome the severe beating it took yesterday. My knees are burning, my hip is paining me, and I'm still hungover despite passing out well over twenty four hours ago. My perfomance on historic Emery Martin Field one day ago netted me the prestigious Silver Stein for the game's most valuable player. I was puking a few short hours later, but that's neither here nor there...<BR/><BR/>Monday was a long time ago, but one thing sticks with me, and not from the game. Going into the game, Tom Jackson went through the Packers' season, ticking off wins and losses. At the end of the wins and losses, Tom Jackson said simply and emphatically, "I don't know what that means." <BR/><BR/>We're young and we play like it. We don't have an identity. Our skill players are among the best in the league. Our lines are ineffective at best. <BR/><BR/>And in comes Carolina. To be honest, I have not watched them play once this year. Julius Peppers is a freak, of course. He frequently underperforms also. What scares me is this seems like a game he can dominate without too much effort. Seeing what Jared Allen did against Clifton does not exactly fill me with hope. Still, we're at home, and on something of a slower track than the carpet at the dome. <BR/><BR/>There is nothing more frustrating than watching an opponent run the ball down your throat. We must hold up against the run. Line of scrimmage line of scrimmage line of scrimmage. Our dominance at the line last year took us to the precipice last year. This year, our inability to win at the line consistently has been our most glaring shortcoming. <BR/><BR/>And yet, we dominate the Colts and blow out the Bears. So my take is this: that Packer team should show up tomorrow. And for the rest of the season. <BR/><BR/>Can we find our form?<BR/><BR/>Disconcerting to see Hawk getting beaten in coverage. <BR/><BR/>We can be the better team, but isn't Carolina the team that attempts to win the line with physicality? I have not seen how effective they are at accomplishing that goal this season, but it's a guess which Packer team will show up anyway. <BR/><BR/>I think one of our blitzes from Monday Night reached the pocket just now. <BR/><BR/>Run the ball. Stop the run. <BR/><BR/>Pack 30<BR/>Carolina 24<BR/><BR/>Now if you'll excuse me, I have some crucial packing to do...Stackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525835033475133809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-58704048398868364332008-11-29T16:48:00.000-05:002008-11-29T16:48:00.000-05:00And also, a Happy Thanksgiving to all!And also, a Happy Thanksgiving to all!Talkin' S-Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-73856905855010350602008-11-29T16:46:00.000-05:002008-11-29T16:46:00.000-05:00This pack week was really tough. i honestly never ...This pack week was really tough. i honestly never imagined our de playing that bad. we had a pass rush a handful of plays the entire game. I agree 100% that we can win out. If i were a betting man, i would take that straight to vegas. <BR/><BR/>jet farve is taking on the donkeys this weekend. wish that one was in Denver. thanks for the shout out. see in a couple of weeks in J-ville. Be Green 'bowl packin'Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16735898184883430291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-16767217790039568862008-11-29T09:08:00.000-05:002008-11-29T09:08:00.000-05:00As a side note, with 5 weeks left, it's hard for ...As a side note, with 5 weeks left, it's hard for me to imagine the 2008 Season with the Packers not playing in the playoffs. It'd be absolutely devastating and completely disappointing to lose this game against the Panthers. I wholeheartedly believe that we are the better team and that if we come to play - there should never be a doubt. <BR/><BR/>Play Hard. Play Smart. Have fun.Talkin' S-Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.com