Studs and Duds vs Seahawks

[Thirteen Below]

Maybe I'm wrong but I think Walker plays better with Cooper.

You may be right, but time and again we see Walker make really boneheaded errors. I don't really know what to make of him.

But Hafley keeps slapping that green dot on the back of his helmet, week after week. I guess he knows something we don't.

Eedit: and Walker deserves credit for outgrowing those stupid, unnecessary drive-extending penalties that he was famous for his first couple of years. That used to frustrate the hell out of Lafleur, but he patiently worked with Walker and got him past that. I really didn't think it was something that could be coached out of him.

 

[milani]

One of my best buddies from high school is a professor of physics and astronomy. It's his dream job; he just loves it.

This is a guy who once was talking to another friend about how much LSD they did. One friend said he'd taken acid about 12-15 times. Alan thought about it for a moment and said, "I've done it about 40 times I think". Everyone overhearing the conversation was shocked, and someone asked him,"Over how many years?" Because we were all only about 15 or 16. Alan said, "Oh, I mean this summer."

Hard to believe he turned out the way he did. Very responsible, over-achieving guy. He and his wife own a medium sized farm, he teaches at the local university, they have a very popular and successful band, organize a large regional annual music festival, and he has his own radio show once a week. I think he produces a line of maple syrup every year as well. I don't know if anyone who knew him 50 years ago could have ever seen that coming.

If I recall Lombardi had to teach a number of subjects while he coached HS football at St. Cecilia's. I believe they were math and science courses.

 

[OldSchool101]

Something else I just realized. Our Defense just held Geno Smith to his

2nd lowest Passer rating (77.4) in a game this season (49ers)
2nd worst Point Spread (-17) in a game this season (Bills)
2nd lowest YAC in a game this season
(49ers)

Really quality job there by Hafley n Co

 

[rmontro]

If I recall Lombardi had to teach a number of subjects while he coached HS football at St. Cecilia's. I believe they were math and science courses.

I wonder what it would be like, having Lombardi as a teacher? I'm sure he took the responsibility seriously.

 

[milani]

I wonder what it would be like, having Lombardi as a teacher? I'm sure he took the responsibility seriously.

Better do your homework. His tolerance for slackers was ZERO.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Another thing I just thought of. RD is obviously a man who does not feel comfortable talking about his accomplishments. He is always quick to point out that the team comes first and its his team mates who deserve the credit. Reporters need to quit asking him questions like "which catch were you most proud of" These questions put him on the spot and force him to do what he doesn't want to do which is talk about himself. He handled it well but I could sense his discomfort.

Very good observation and I agree. The problem is, the reporters are all about themselves and could care less about the mental health of Romeo or any other player for that matter. Oh sure, probably nice people outside their jobs, but they are taught to ask the hard questions, break the big story, no matter the consequences.

 

[rmontro]

Better do your homework. His tolerance for slackers was ZERO.

He might trade you for a student to be named later.

 

[sschind]

Not sure he's on the verge of "snapping", but there's something other than his job on his mind. I hope for his sake he can sort through things. He's a very modest guy with a lot of talent.

And we've all been through it, when personal matters intrude on our work. Hopefully it's nothing more than that and he'll get over it or through it.

I'm not saying he is on the verge, I mean I guess it did sound like I said that but what I meant is that he could be. He also could be no where close to being on the verge. It might be a very fine line. It all depends on how he deals with any issues he may be facing. On his first TD against the Seahawks he seemed to be acting as you might expect a player to act after just scoring but on the second one he was walking on the sidelines with a very serious look on his face. Not something one would necessarily expect from a player who just made a spectacular catch. Admittedly I did not see his reaction immediately after that catch. Its possible he gets excited the calms down very quickly.

Regardless I am sure I speak for all Packer fans who hope this is something he can get over or through as you said. That is if there is in fact something to get over. It may be just the way he is.

 

[sschind]

Very good observation and I agree. The problem is, the reporters are all about themselves and could care less about the mental health of Romeo or any other player for that matter. Oh sure, probably nice people outside their jobs, but they are taught to ask the hard questions, break the big story, no matter the consequences.

In general I agree but the "which catch were you most proud of" question came from Larry McCarren. As an ex player I would expect more from him. To give LM the benefit of the doubt and I guess to a degree most reporters, these post game locker room interviews are done on the fly and they might not have a lot of time to form their questions in a more appropriate manner.