By now I'm sure everyone has seen the Derek Anderson "blow up" on a reporter after the Cardinals 27-6 loss on national TV to the 49ers. If not I will link it to the bottom of the blog.
Its a tough issue, because it is hard to say if anyone is wrong. Both sides of the argument can be correct. The reporter's job is to ask the questions(no matter what they may be) so that reporter has the right to ask whatever he or she wants to ask. At the same time, the player has the right to answer that question in the way they see fit.
I will state my position on this issue right off the bat. I am 100% behind Derek Anderson and completely sympathize with him. Lets make this clear first and foremost. Anderson answered the original question that was asked to him. (See Video) He didn't blow up right then and there, it wasn't until the reporter continued to badger him on the issue. Watch the video and if you see things how I see them, the reporter in question seemed to be scolding Anderson for laughing on the sideline rather than asking a legitimate question about it. However; the fact that Derek answered the original question should have him off the hook right then and there.
Lets take it a step further.. What is the problem with laughing on the sideline? Even when being blown out. Your out on the field for what, 5 hours? (pre game-end of game). Do you really think not one funny thing will be said? Who are YOU to say "so and so should not be laughing!" ? Might I suggest being an athlete before you criticize them?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jErsW7rgHBs
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Brad Childress Move Bad For Packers
When the news that Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress was fired came out a sense of satisfaction was felt around Packer Nation. There is no doubt about the sense of accomplishment felt by Packer fans everywhere, after being the final nail in the coffin of Wade Phillips in Dallas and now Childress. On the surface it looks good.
Think about the situation a little longer and you may come to realize that the move to fire the troubled head coach could be a negative.
I understand the excitement of seeing a bitter rival in turmoil, but let us not forget what was at the source of that turmoil. The list was large for Brad Childress and the mistakes he made. You can start by looking at the loyalty factor when it came to the players on his roster. Year one with Brett Favre, you leave your teams practice to personally go pick Brett Favre up from the Airport, year two, you get down on your hands and knees and beg the man to come back. If I was a player that would not sit right...And by reports that have came out with players voicing their displeasure with the coach that point is confirmed.
Moving on...Go get Randy Moss, keep him for a month and then release him. But not just release him, go ahead and do it behind the back of everyone including the owner.
Those are two obvious examples of problems with the former Viking head coach. add on to that, not taking a stand against Brett Favre, not getting along with Brett, or other players, and being stubborn you have a bad combination.
Now the root of the problem is gone in Minneapolis, and there is no where to go but up. The Packers have faced the Vikings for their two times this season and won't have to worry about them for another year. However, in all honesty, when you look across the sidelines as a Packer fan next season....Who would you rather see, besides Brad Childress?
Think about the situation a little longer and you may come to realize that the move to fire the troubled head coach could be a negative.
I understand the excitement of seeing a bitter rival in turmoil, but let us not forget what was at the source of that turmoil. The list was large for Brad Childress and the mistakes he made. You can start by looking at the loyalty factor when it came to the players on his roster. Year one with Brett Favre, you leave your teams practice to personally go pick Brett Favre up from the Airport, year two, you get down on your hands and knees and beg the man to come back. If I was a player that would not sit right...And by reports that have came out with players voicing their displeasure with the coach that point is confirmed.
Moving on...Go get Randy Moss, keep him for a month and then release him. But not just release him, go ahead and do it behind the back of everyone including the owner.
Those are two obvious examples of problems with the former Viking head coach. add on to that, not taking a stand against Brett Favre, not getting along with Brett, or other players, and being stubborn you have a bad combination.
Now the root of the problem is gone in Minneapolis, and there is no where to go but up. The Packers have faced the Vikings for their two times this season and won't have to worry about them for another year. However, in all honesty, when you look across the sidelines as a Packer fan next season....Who would you rather see, besides Brad Childress?
Thursday, November 11, 2010
What to do in a bye week...
Week 10 of the regular season in the NFL is upon us. Unfortunately no Green Bay Packer football. HOWEVER, I have some suggestions on what to do, in a week where there is no Packer news.
10. Go out and do some early shopping for Thanksgiving. Nothing better than beating the crowd.
9. Spend the weekend (especially Sunday) with your girl. (hopefully she's clueless to there being no game)
8. Take a day to not read ANYTHING Packer related. Your mind needs a break from a stressful season too
7. Sit back and watch the soap opera that is the Minnesota Vikings. (entertainment almost as good as watching the Pack)
6. Shop and restock your fridge full of beer for next weekend.
5. Watch the first Thursday night game of the year. (or call & complain to cable provider for not having NFLN)
4. Watch this commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJqnitjqpuM
3. Go to Lambeau and walk through the Packers HOF. Maybe take a tour of the stadium. (Always good for the kids!)
2. Pray hard, every night, that the Packers get healthy during the bye
1. Watch the Vikings and Bears beat on each other!
Enjoy your bye week :)
10. Go out and do some early shopping for Thanksgiving. Nothing better than beating the crowd.
9. Spend the weekend (especially Sunday) with your girl. (hopefully she's clueless to there being no game)
8. Take a day to not read ANYTHING Packer related. Your mind needs a break from a stressful season too
7. Sit back and watch the soap opera that is the Minnesota Vikings. (entertainment almost as good as watching the Pack)
6. Shop and restock your fridge full of beer for next weekend.
5. Watch the first Thursday night game of the year. (or call & complain to cable provider for not having NFLN)
4. Watch this commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJqnitjqpuM
3. Go to Lambeau and walk through the Packers HOF. Maybe take a tour of the stadium. (Always good for the kids!)
2. Pray hard, every night, that the Packers get healthy during the bye
1. Watch the Vikings and Bears beat on each other!
Enjoy your bye week :)
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Brett Favre Hated, But Respected
I don't know that any one player meant as much to an organization as Brett Favre meant to the Green Bay Packers. To the fans & to the front office. So it comes as no surprise that when Brett Favre CHOOSES to go to the Vikings, Packer fans are up in arms.
I for one am willing to lead the way with Brett Favre bashing....I do find it interesting however, that the SAME reason Brett Favre went to Minnesota, is much of the same reason as to why Packer fans loved him for so many years. No one is going to tell the guy "no" or "you can't do this" or "cant do that". He will not have any of it. My point being, love him yet, or hate him...You have to respect the guy and his attitude. At least I do.
Brett Favre is by far and away (if not thee biggest) one of the biggest competitors that has ever stepped onto a field. You can not deny what he does and how he approaches the game. He is all or nothing. He will throw a touchdown pass last second to win the game, he will throw an INT last second to lose it. He will play with a broken thumb on his throwing hand, two broken bones in his ankle AND tendentious in his throwing arm...Or maybe have a career day after the passing of his father....Maybe even throw a TD pass right after a major concussion.
When it comes down to it, love him, hate him.....You should respect the man.
I for one am willing to lead the way with Brett Favre bashing....I do find it interesting however, that the SAME reason Brett Favre went to Minnesota, is much of the same reason as to why Packer fans loved him for so many years. No one is going to tell the guy "no" or "you can't do this" or "cant do that". He will not have any of it. My point being, love him yet, or hate him...You have to respect the guy and his attitude. At least I do.
Brett Favre is by far and away (if not thee biggest) one of the biggest competitors that has ever stepped onto a field. You can not deny what he does and how he approaches the game. He is all or nothing. He will throw a touchdown pass last second to win the game, he will throw an INT last second to lose it. He will play with a broken thumb on his throwing hand, two broken bones in his ankle AND tendentious in his throwing arm...Or maybe have a career day after the passing of his father....Maybe even throw a TD pass right after a major concussion.
When it comes down to it, love him, hate him.....You should respect the man.
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