January 22, 2008
And Then Depression Set In
Two days after the Packers’ heartbreaking loss to the New York Giants, 23-20 in overtime of the NFC Championship game, and Green Bay’s fans and players are still not able to let go of the loss.
I’m still sad about it. My first thought after waking up this morning, “…and then depression set in.”
I know it’s only a game, but it was important an important game. It meant so much to the team, to the fans, to the coaches, to Brett Favre.
I can’t believe the season is really over. The Super Bowl seems as though it will never arrive. I keep thinking I’ll wake up from this bad dream and Brett Favre will lead the Packers to another victory over the New England Patriots.
Ah, but this is not the case. Instead, Eli Manning and his Giants have a gigantic mountain called New England to climb.
Now…all I can think about is next season and whether or not Brett Favre will return to our team this fall. My instincts tell me he will retire and my heart breaks at the thought.
This is what it means to be a true GBP fan I suppose.
Even though our team finished 13-3 overall, and the Packers have achieved so much season, it doesn’t make it any less painful to know that it’s all over this year.
Sigh. I may need a little more grieving time.
Posted by Dana @ 9:01 am • Tundra Football
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January 22nd, 2008 at 10:18 pm, pinks & blues girls Says:
Yeah, I find myself getting heavily invested into my sports teams, too, even though I always tell myself not to.
Being a New Englander, however, this has been one heck of a year for our sports teams. I’m hoping the Pats beat the Giants on Feb. 3rd!!
Jane, Pinks & Blues
January 22nd, 2008 at 11:13 pm, Girl con Queso Says:
Urgh. My husband is super bummed too. Sorry.
January 23rd, 2008 at 8:31 am, dana Says:
Pinks & Blues, I have to root for the underdog this time. Just to make things interesting. And because they were obviously good enough to beat the Pack, so I give them credit!
Girl con Queso, it’s a sad week in Wisconsin. Lemme tell ya.
January 23rd, 2008 at 10:55 am, holli Says:
I totally get it. I never got over the Raiders losing Jon Gruden to the point I nearly ran in the streets and shred all my gear - I haven’t watched football with the same obsession since.
I have to kind of distance myself or I get really REALLY pissed about things that shouldn’t really REALLY piss me off. Seriously, I’m not gambling, I don’t own part of a team.
Okay, I need sleep. Sorry to ramble over here. I just had a child that never eats request food. nice.
January 23rd, 2008 at 11:16 am, dana Says:
Seriously, Kids demanding food totally bends me out of shape, too. *L* My son is so damn picky, he won’t eat anything. But when he’s hungry…OY! Look out.
January 23rd, 2008 at 6:44 pm, Shannon Says:
I like the Steelers, so I’m not invested either way here. But I have to root against the Pats, too. Just because it’s getting kind of annoying that they keep winning.
January 24th, 2008 at 1:57 pm, Kathryn Says:
I am new to your blog through Blogrush, and I’m so glad I found you. I loved your first post and I scrolled down and read about your depression over the Packers. A fellow Packer backer! Yeah! I think I love you. Don’t be scared.
I love my Packers, and I am so sad they lost. My hubby and I were at the game, and it was just heartbreaking. ~sigh~
Anyway, so glad I found you! You’ve got a great blog!