I'll post MM updates later today from his presser.
The Texans are scoring 17.6 a game, 29th in the NFL. They are averaging 195.6 yards passing, good for 31st. Osweiller has been quite underwhelming, throwing a lot of picks.
But that defense is in the top 12 in points allowed. I highly doubt they play zone against a gimpy Rodgers. Look for back to press D and a lot of man coverage. WR's will have to get separation and give AR a window to throw.
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Lets hope Rodgers isn't gimpy...
RTFB!!!!!
It would be really nice if Michael could actually get more then 1 carry. Guys in football shape, has played plenty this season for the Hags and did well.
Like Monty, the Packers need to figure out a way to get him involved. Starks has been a step slow since the start of TC. He simply isn't the back he once was.
Yum!
Michigan should just give the U.P. to Wisconsin already. They're all Packer fans anyway.
Those aren't the right kind of pasties. 
Pistol GB posted:Michigan should just give the U.P. to Wisconsin already. They're all Packer fans anyway.
They were for generations including when Mooch was on the GB staff.
When Mariucci went on to coach the Lions, a lot of the younger UP crowd jumped on the Lions' bandwagon.
Been gone too long from the area to know the current status...
Yes indeed, the U.P. is GB all the way. Always has been, always will be.
Interesting GB/PIT split of AK.
US 2 in the U.P. should not be missed if you get a chance. It's beautiful, and it's a pasty crawl.
When was Montana diagnosed with schizophrenia?
When he was traded to Kansas City.
today's future forecast calls for snow during the game Sunday - that would be welcome and fun, can't wait!
I think the northern part of Minnesota is Packer country, as well. If memory serves me correctly, Da Range area was Green and Gold.
TV map for this week. Red regions get the Packers game.
McCarthy said the team is not practicing today because of the Sunday night-Monday night games the last two weeks. "It adds up." #Packers
#Packers will have their normal installs for Houston but it will be all walk-through style inside the facility.
McCarthy said he spoke to Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews and trainers about the injuries. Both players expect to play this weekend. #Packers
McCarthy hasn't been surprised by Aaron Ripkowski's level of play on offense. He was surprised by his special teams contributions last year.
Mike McCarthy on the rare decision not to practice on a Wednesday: "Not only are we coming off a Monday night game on the road but the week before was a Sunday night game on the road. Stress, it adds up. This plan was in place in the spring when the schedule came out. We knew this was going to be a difficult stretch for our team and accompany that with the health of our football team. Gave guys a chance to sleep in today and will do all walk-throughs in house." McCarthy said the players will spend a lot more time in the classroom this week but the reps will be made up.
titmfatied posted:
TV map for this week. Red regions get the Packers game.
looks like another day at Taco Mac for me....
Clay Matthews called it a "cheap shot" that Allen Barbre gave him on the block that injured his shoulder. Was it legal? "They didn't throw a flag, probably because I'm not a quarterback," said Matthews, who returned to the game after getting a pain-killing injection.
Tauscher said it was a clean hit and it appeared to be just football to me. Sounds like the hit injured his pride as well as his shoulder.
Nothing wrong with that block. Clay got crushed. Glad to see him get back in the game. Defense is better when he's playing.
yep, sorry Clay, that was football. gotta keep the head on a swivel playing inside.
back to the texassans, I'm guessing at least 2 INTs this weekend exploiting another fairly rookie QB.
I think you should put that in the optimist thread.
I get what he is saying. I think he just used the wrong words. The truth is, it's easy to knock someone on their ass when they don't see it coming.
Players love to flaunt it afterwards, but it doesn't mean you beat the guy in a straight up 1-on-1. It means you got him not looking and off-balance, and that's all it means.
Give Linsley a lot of credit for keeping 12 out of harm's way. Fletcher Cox had his way with Spriggs, but Linsley often saved the day.
A week after playing poorly, Joe Thomas bounced back in a big way. He was the main reason talented TE Zach Ertz was barely a factor.
ChilliJon posted:Nothing wrong with that block. Clay got crushed. Glad to see him get back in the game. Defense is better when he's playing.
Agreed.
I think Clay might be frustrated because I remember during the dreaded NFC Championship game 2 years ago, Clay got flagged when blindsiding Russell Wilson on a block when Wilson was trying to tackle somebody on one of his 5 interceptions. I know I personally was pissed because Wilson wasn't just standing there like a dummy, he was genuinely looking to tackle somebody but they called the foul on Clay as he laid out Wilson good since he didn't see him coming from the side.
The rules aren't the same for everyone, and I think Clay probably was blowing off some steam because of it.
Also adding...
That hit from Barbie Doll may not have been so much directed at CMIII, but at GB in general since he got run out on a rail here. He was turrible in GB and I don't doubt that the Packers let him know it.
Pistol GB posted:
Looks like Dallas won the electoral college.
Too soon.
Note to self. If you ever decide to open a cable provider company. Middle of Montana is a great target market.
I picture thousands of residents wandering the middle of Montana in Viking Super Bowl Champion hoodies thinking they play in an outdoor stadium that was paid off 30 years ago.
Tragic.
Thousands of residents? In the middle of Montana? 
If you count prarie dogs
Residents, Viking fans, prairie dogs, tomÄto, tomÃĪto. We're saying the same thing.
Residents, Viking fans, prairie dogs, tomÄto, tomÃĪto.
2011, Packers are at 13 - 0 and rolling through defenses. The defense that derailed the 16-0 bid was run by Romeo Crennel. He is now the Texans DC.
On MNF I figured Schwartz (common knowledge of AR) would be able to make Rodgers uneasy, but he was not able to and AR had a great game.
Can MM, AR, et al thwart any designs by Crennel and the HOU D?
More slants, Cook down the seam, and RTFB! with Michael and Rip.
That's a good point - I was expecting the Packers O to struggle, too, against a Schwartz D, but that didn't happen. Bak and Bulaga have played really well. Houston has good OLBs in Clowney and Mercillus, so I like the matchup for the Pack there (given how well the OT's played against the Eagles OLBs, who have been very good). Not sure much will happen in the run game - Houston is good in the middle of their D. Would be great to have Lang back.
