And So It Begins...Super Bowl Week is Here!

CAN'T WAIT!

Packers look for normalcy amid Super Bowl hoopla
jsonline.com
By Rob Reischel, for the Journal Sentinel Jan. 30, 2011 10:11 p.m.

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"I don't care too much about Dallas or doing anything down there," Sitton said. "That's the general consensus of our guys. We're going down there to win the Lombardi Trophy. That's it."

Collins agreed.

"This is a business trip," Collins said. "We're going down there for one reason, and that's to become Super Bowl champs."

"I wouldn't be surprised if there are some distractions, but I can't sit here and worry about it," wide receiver Jordy Nelson said. "We're a young team, but mature, and we have an opportunity to do something special. Everyone knows that, everyone wants that. And I don't think anyone's going to jeopardize that." continue

Past the click; more quotes from John Kuhn, details of the Packers' schedule in Dallas and more...

Packers end zone is looking good

The Sunday countdown crew is making a lot of the "experience" factor...

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Originally posted by CAPackfan:
Packers end zone is looking good

Nice pic. I got tickets and I can see my seats in that shot. Second level, second section from the left, just where the picture cuts off about 8 rows up. I'm jacked that I'll be by the Packer end zone. Sunday can't come soon enough.

In 1978, Red Miller summed up everything there is to say about the Super Bowl. His Broncos lost to the Cowboys. After the game he said, "Our team came here thinking aout winning. Their team came here thinking about FOOTBALL". In the words of Red "Boyd" Redding in The Shawshank Redemption, "That's Go***** Right".

Go Pack go!!

I suppose its a good thing that this thing is in Arlington for all of the first timers. The distractions of the game and media are enough without the nightlife of a Miami or New Orleans presenting its own set of problems.

Just as long as the players stay away from the grassy knoll. We can't risk any Packers getting caught up in a conspiracy with the mob, CIA, Cubans, and warehouse workers. And just for good measure, stay away from anyone named Kennedy, Oswald, or Ruby. Keep your eye on the prize!

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Originally posted by IL_Pack_Fan:
I suppose its a good thing that this thing is in Arlington for all of the first timers. The distractions of the game and media are enough without the nightlife of a Miami or New Orleans presenting its own set of problems.

Plenty of nightlife in the DFW area.

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Originally posted by IL_Pack_Fan:
I suppose its a good thing that this thing is in Arlington for all of the first timers. The distractions of the game and media are enough without the nightlife of a Miami or New Orleans presenting its own set of problems.

Yeah, New Orleans was an incredible experience and the game was great too.

There has been a lot of talk of making the "Super Bowl Circuit" limited to ideal areas (Miami, New Orleans, San Diego/Los Angeles and Phoenix) but I could see Dallas fitting in there despite the potential weather issues. They have the best stadium for this obviously and the "everything is bigger in Texas" mentality works for this event IMO...

I will not watch the game, I will rent 2 of the folowing movies Sunday from 4-8pm

Jaws II
Breakin
Weird Science
Footloose
Red Heat
Caddyshack II

just put Clockwork Orange on loop

I'd suggest "On Golden Pond".

Maybe I'm wrong... But it seems to me that the Packers are getting a little disrespected.... And will they drop the photo thing already???

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Originally posted by R MaN:
Maybe I'm wrong... But it seems to me that the Packers are getting a little disrespected.... And will they drop the photo thing already???

Everyone's talking up the Packers. I guess what else can they do? There are only two teams left.

The photo thing got some play on The Herd. But Trent Dilfer squelched that, because he stuck up for Rodgers making the comments about not sticking with your team. Dilfer said basically, it is the difference between "the good and the best". Good players may want to take off and rehab elsewhere. But the best players will do what's best for the team and them. He also said Rodgers has a "little edge" and he is a leader. He is not afraid to voice criticism on bad plays and not scared of criticism for his bad plays.

Maybe they should assign a "keeper" to be with Underwood.

This week, the lows in the Metroplex (DFW area) will be in the teens, with the WCF in the single digits. Both Packers and Steelers fans should feel right at home.

Cold temps??? Awww...too bad.

I think it is great when Mother Nature decides to take over and show us who is really running this circus.

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Originally posted by CAPackfan:
Packers end zone is looking good

Okay. Now put the chick in your avatar in that photo in place of
the gal who's there now, and you've got something!

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Originally posted by R MaN:
The Sunday countdown crew is making a lot of the "experience" factor...

Steelers players are sure trying to sell it too. Didn't seem to help the Patriots much against the Giants. Didn't help the Packers much against the Broncos. Didn't help the Rams much against the Patriots.

Also I find it funny they keep bringing up "photogate" but they don't mention the story about how none of the Steelers would vouch for Roethlisberger when Goodell interviewed them.

Coke Irvin said it's kind of important, but the media overrates it.

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Originally posted by IL_Pack_Fan:
I suppose its a good thing that this thing is in Arlington for all of the first timers. The distractions of the game and media are enough without the nightlife of a Miami or New Orleans presenting its own set of problems.

the SB may be in Arlington but the packers hotel is in Irving.
They will practice in Dallas at SMU or Highland Park which can be considered Dallas....so there's still going to be distractions and nightlife all over the place.

Way back in the mid-80's, I went to Dallas for a month two different times for school. There was a swingers club (on Lemon Ave., if memory serves) that used to put pamphlets under the door of the hotel room every Friday inviting us to come on out. Unfortuantely or otherwise, it was couples only, so I never got to go.

Also got a tip from a 'friend to visit an establishment called "Popsicle Toes". Got very drunk riding around trying to find it, and once we did and went inside, we quickly found out it was a place where the 'paleskins' didn't frequent!

Timmy!, sounds like those were a couple of missed opportunities...

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Originally posted by Timmy!:
Also got a tip from a 'friend to visit an establishment called "Popsicle Toes". Got very drunk riding around trying to find it, and once we did and went inside, we quickly found out it was a place where the 'paleskins' didn't frequent!

Per, "Sticky" Shields tweet at GBPG, he's hanging out with Quarless, they have no idea what to do in Dallas and are looking for something to do.

Curfew is 1:00 a.m. per MM and no alcohol restrictions this week.

I'm presuming the players don't have rental cars in Dallas so they'll be taking cabs/limos?

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Originally posted by Armored N.O. Saint:
This week, the lows in the Metroplex (DFW area) will be in the teens, with the WCF in the single digits. Both Packers and Steelers fans should feel right at home.

Here's the latest watches and advisories...and the computerized futurecast.
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/ne...or-dallas-fort-worth

Shields should show Quarles how to avoid alligator arms.