Packer Post-Game: Week 3

I almost forgot to give my week 3 update. The game against Cleveland was actually watched at Christa's parent's house. Each week the Packers seem to make the game even closer, but still somehow manage to lose. In this game, the Packers fall by 1 point.

For a defense that was supposed to be bad, they have actually started to look pretty good. They have held their opponents to low totals and have had to work harder with the offense turning the ball over 10 times in these three games. Ahmad Carroll even managed to get the only takeaway the Packers have had all season.

It's the vaunted offense, the offense we've sunk so much money into that hasn't produced. Ahman Green has looked OK at best...Favre has looked quite pedestrian...our best receiver is out for the year. Doesn't look good folks.

One Year

In case you wanted to know, Christa and I have been going out for one year. It is wonderful and she is a great girlfriend. Yay. :)

Fletcher RHD Update

Whew...

...I am in a strange state of mind right now. Here it is, a Sunday night, and I actually feeled somehow compelled to go into the office and get work done. What's worse, it actually sounds pretty good. I'm not sure how to feel about that :). At this point, I have done two weeks of the Fletcher/Breese RHD combination, and it has its high points and low points. Here are the highlights:

High Points:

• More oppotunities to work with CA and PA staff on an individual level. I appreciate the chances that I have to talk to and work with staff members in both Fletcher and Breese.
• As someone who does indeed like paperwork, I will never run out.
• It keeps me busy, and that makes the time go by faster.
• I have the opportunity to work with and supervise an ARHD for a few months, so I can see how I feel about that (btw, I have a phenominal ARHD which makes that very cool).

Low Points:

• Everything I do, I do twice. This can make occupancy and conduct a little overwhelming.
• I have to maintain office hours in two halls, which makes it difficult for people to know where to find me.
• It can sometimes be difficult to develope an identity in either hall. I have explained to staff members in both buildings that I sometimes feel more like an administrator than an RHD, but it's all good.

So, there ya go. As my hall leaders would say, I am "two-fisting". *sigh* Nice. :)

Packer Post-Game: Week 2

Another game, another loss. It is very plausible that this team could go into the bye week with a 0-5 or 1-4 record. Their play the last two weeks definitely makes this possible. I will say there were more positive things to note in this game, but it was still very rough

Positives:

(1) When needed the Packer's offense finally got going. You could see an intensity in Favre that I have not seen yet this season. He was obviously fired up and started to move the ball when it was absolutely necessary. He was getting the crowd into it and was trying to fire up the defense.
(2) Fewer penalties. However, there were still too many penalties.
(3) Donald showed a presence that I have not seen in awhile.
(4) Better tackling, but not great.

Negatives:

(1) The defense can not stop anyone when it counts. It was so painful to hear the crowd chanting, "Reggie, Reggie" watch the Packer's defense give up two critical first downs late in the fourth quarter.
(2) Too many pass interference and illegal contact penalties.
(3) No offensive consistency.
(4) Favre has looked rather pedestrian for two straight games.

Honestly, watching this game has shown me that the Packers have definitely entered the rebuilding stage. I have a feeling Favre will be retiring this year as the playoffs are not really a possibility for this team the way they are playing. I am not seeing any changes as the Packers play Tampa Bay.

Take a Deep Breath

Ok folks, time to see which Green Bay team shows up today.

More Internet, Go Brewers

After two years of wondering, I finally had someone from the Management Information Office (MIO) come over and check to see if I have any other available internet ports. I have a total of three, so now my Play Station II is hooked up to the Internet. My ability for on-line gaming took a big step forward. Huzzah!

The Brewers are 72-72 and at the .500 level with 18 games left. Is it possible that the Brewers can finish off the season even close to the .500 mark. That would be most exciting. Since the Packers obviously won't have much to offer, I have a few more weeks to rally around the Brewers and their possible factoring into the Wild Card spot? Are you kidding?? Scary...

Javon Walker, Packer star wide receiver...out for the season. It continues to look bleak, except for Robert Ferguson, who stands to have his numbers improve.

Packer Post-Game: Week 1

Detroit 17, Packers 3

Wow...I have watched a lot of football games throughout the years, but this definitely has to be one of the most boring games of football that I have watched in a long time. Regardless of the Packers poor performance, there was not too much to watch.

The Good News: Interestingly, if you take out Ahmad Carroll's four penalties, the defense actually did not do too bad. They gave up 17 points, but they didn't give up all that many big plays. I thought BJ Sander did a good job of punting the ball. However, there weren't too many other positive things to note.

The Bad News: Too many penalties, 14 that I remember, unless some more happened after I stopped watching the game with 4:00 minutes to go. The offense never really clicked, as there were dropped passes and many poor run plays. The defense still doesn't look like it knows how to tackle. Some players thought arm tackles were sufficient; others thought that simply ducking down and trying to cut under someone counts as a tackle. I thought the new defensive coordinator was teaching fundamentals. Right...

...next week, a match-up with the Browns. This could be interesting. I will attempt to be confident.

Yes, I'm Back...

Hey Folks,

Yes, I'm back and posting. Needless to say, the last month of so of my life has been pretty crazy and it has been difficult for me to have time to post anything on this blog. I made a resolution to keep this journal going and I am going to. If you didn't already know, I will a Residence Hall Director in two different buildings for the first two months of the year. I am excited for the opportunity, but if the past week is any indication, it is going to be a very busy time.

I am watching the Packer game right now. Too many penalties and too many mistakes. My goodnes...