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quote:Is there an importance for an opening game that goes beyond one game?
...Hope and confidence are two important elements in our communication with fans, but I don’t talk about hope in our locker room. I talk about confidence. We don’t hope to do anything. We’re confident that we’re going to get it done.
...The team’s approach remains the same, it’s the most important game because it’s the next game, it just also happens to be the first game.
Do you have a personal favorite among opening games during your career as Packers coach?
They’re all special. It’s unfortunate, but I probably remember the first one the most, because it was the hardest one. I think every head coach remembers his first game, and more importantly, his first home game. It was a long day. I remember exactly how I felt as I walked off the field. Thinking positively, I would say the most memorable game was the Saints game last year. I’ve never seen Lambeau Field, Green Bay and probably the state of Wisconsin so excited. It was such a unique environment because of the pre-game energy and entertainment surrounding the stadium. I thought the NFL and our organization did a phenomenal job that whole week of making it a special venue. We played an excellent Saints team and it came down to the final play. I’m confident that it was a great game to watch. continue
That first game I believe was against the Bears and Hester's first game. Hester of course had a kick return TD We lost 26-0 if I'm remembering correctly.
