January 11, 2010

Yahoo Sports: Did refs botch epic NFL playoff game?

You bet your arse they did!!!

So the Packers lost to flippin’ Arizona, and let me tell you I am NOT PLEASED.  This game was good.  Edge-of-your-seat good.  Ninety-six points scored in this game, and a victory seemed tangible for the Green Bay Packers.  But we lost because of this little play picture above.  NOT ONE FLAG WAS THROWN.  Read more here.

Cardinals defensive back Michael Adams(notes) hit Rodgers and then facemasked him on the way down. Again, it drew no yellow laundry. You can see it in the picture above, and you can see it in the video here. It wasn’t glancing, incidental contact. That hand was on the facemask for awhile. Hands to a quarterback’s face are illegal, period, let alone grabbing his facemask and not letting go for a couple of seconds.

Ugh.  I’m still fuming.  But then this jackass on Twitter says:

The referee, Scott Green, stands behind the pocket and has to watch first for the loose ball. Once the ball is out, Green’s job is to watch ball for possession. He can’t watch the QB then. If he saw the facemask, it’d mean he wasn’t watching ball. It’s a quirky rule, but it’s the referee’s call — and the ref is charged with possession once the ball is loose.

SERIOUSLY?  ARE YOU JOKING?  UNBELIEVABLE.

I’m not saying the Packers played phenominally, because really, their defense didn’t show up to the game.  We have a good defense, but yesterday they were lacking.  Offensively, Rodgers got the job done when he had an opportunity, but it’s bullshit calls, or the lack of a call at all, that added to the Packers losing a game they should have won.

Yes, I’m still upset and depressed.  Yes, it’s only a game.  I know this.  I just get sick and tired of the referees and their inconsistency in making play calls.  I know the Packers have a lot of penalties (and stupid ones, too) under their belts, but last night was a major crock of shit.

I hope last nights refs get fired.  Canned. (I can dream. right?)

I’m gearing up for the Cowboys vs. Vikings game next weekend.  I love Brett Favre (and hate him.  I can do that, I’m a Green Bay Fan.  It’s allowed.) but I despise the Vikings.  I’m rooting for Romo all the way (plus, he’s a Wisconsin native.  It would be sacrilege not to cheer for him, even though I hate the Cowboys, too.)

Are we ready for more football?! Go Romo!

January 10, 2010

Back to Blogging. Yes, Finally…

So, I’m back. Back to blogging. The 10 day hiatus was wonderful. I didn’t announce that I was going to take a break; I didn’t know how long I’d need to refresh.

Our holidays were great. Christmas was the highlight of my kids’ lives. The each received too many toys, and over the holiday break I sorted through their old stock and made some donations to Goodwill. No child needs that many toys.

I’ve been trying to gain some control over the house.  Owen keeps me busy.  I’m constantly nursing him, holding him, rocking him, and entertaining him that every other priority has been pushed to the back burner.  I’m happy to spend so much time with my children, because I know they won’t be little forever, but I’m also annoyed by the fact that I’ve only done the minimum in regards to housework.  The kitchen and bathrooms are clean, but my living room is a tornado of toys and games and a certain 5-year-old’s socks.  (He’s learning to put them away, so I can’t be too upset.)

My husband is suffering some knee pain and last month he went to the doctor to have it checked out.  He discovered he has a torn meniscus, and humorously he tells his family and friends it’s a torn hibiscus (as in the tree) which gets a laugh every time, but the poor guy is in a lot of pain and will need surgery very soon.  Since I’m not back to work yet, he’s putting it off until March.  Thankfully his doctor has prescribed pain killers and anti-inflammatory medication to help my husband feel better until he goes under the knife.

Just after Christmas, Owen had his 2-month check-up.  He weighed 14 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 23 inches long.  He’s off the charts for weight and in the 36th percentile for height.  He’s going to be a linebacker.  I just know it. NFL here he comes.

Dawson is growing too quickly.  He loves 4K and he tells me such hilarious stories about school and his bus ride.  There’s a girl on the bus who lives down the street and apparently she is not very nice.  Dawson told me he had to sit next to her one day and she kept pinching me.  I said, “That’s not nice at all.  Did you tell her to stop?”  He replied, “Yeah, I did.  But, man, she’s evil!”  I had to fight back laughter.  Kids say the funniest stuff.

Today we are gearing up to watch the Green Bay Packers take on the Arizona Cardinals (again) in their wild card playoff game.  I’m very excited.  The whole family is dressed in their green and gold.  Go, Pack!

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I’m off to make game time foods!  Happy Sunday!