Aaron Rodgers Open Thread

by TwistNHook on Sep 8, 2008 7:59 PM PDT in Football Comment 77 comments

"Aaron Rodgers, do ya thang baby, but get yo hand off my grip." via realmusicpeople.com

I moved the Extraction thread down, because it looks like it MIGHT be a false start for now. Feel free to comment on the Raiders game here. If we hear anything about the Extraction, we'll post about it. Hope you guys will too!

Nobody has ever described our upcoming live blog of Aaron Rodger's start tonight against the Minnesota Vikings better than Snoop Dogg (in Packers colors above) in his song "You Thought" when he said:

That's right, that's right
Do yo' thang baby, do yo' thang huh
Ah ha ha, yeah... And it don't quit
but bitch please get yo' hand off my grip
Now that's right... and it don't stop right here on CGB
Nothin' but a come up - the real Mackadosious, the real McCoy
That's right, DJ TwistNHook
This one is strictly for the pimps, players, true money makers
Nothin' but a players ball right here on CGB
Pimp fun without any sun, that's right we doin' it live
With Ragnarok, Yellow Fever, CBKWit and my main man HydroTech

Finally, Aaron gets a chance to do his thing. And we're gonna be partying tonight here. So, join us in the comments to enjoy what will hopefully be a successful start for Aaron Rodgers, former Cal QB extraordinaire! There have been successful weekends from other Cal alums like Fujita, Lynch (!), and Jackson. Hopefully, Aaron Rodgers can continue the awesomeness. Game time is 4 PM PST. GO BEARS!

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Sweet!

I’m the first to post on this great open thread. Rodgers Rocks Vikings out their socks! lol

by CaliSeth on Sep 8, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

All my friends think GB is going to get destroyed, including AR.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Sep 8, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Why would they think that? Tavaris Jackson is an interception waiting to happen. Adrian Peterson can’t be great forever. No, the Packers are gonna rock them. I just went into a Vikings blog and set them all straight. Needless to say they were pissed to see me.

by CaliSeth on Sep 8, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

my friends who are saying this are non-Cal fan NFL buffs.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Sep 8, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

These NFL types seem to be almost unanimously against Aaron. It’s really frustrating to see. For some reason I’m not nervous about this game. I got this same feeling when Cal played Oregon in 2006. Everyone was saying we were going to lose, and we blew them out. I’m not a hippie, but we should all think positive thoughts.

by CaliSeth on Sep 8, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

imo, the 'nfl types' are just pushed out of shape

still about Favre, and the man-crushes they have on him.

Rodgers will be fine, imo. and he doesn’t have to win the game, just not lose it. The rest of their team is good.

by Rocksanddirt on Sep 8, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK guys, I’m headed to the couch. Be back at the half.

by CaliSeth on Sep 8, 2008 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Is there any online streaming of the game?

I kissed Dumpster Muffin and I liked it. The taste of her hippie chapped lips.

by Maharg on Sep 8, 2008 4:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yes

let me find the link

by rurata on Sep 8, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

tvants://list.tvants.com/tvants/?k=f286ea6b7e460e3fe109cf647347c4ab

by rurata on Sep 8, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

won’t open, can you put it as a link using shorturl or something?

I kissed Dumpster Muffin and I liked it. The taste of her hippie chapped lips.

by Maharg on Sep 8, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

not sure how to do that.
if you have tvants, try just opening it and searching for the Chrizzzie channel

by rurata on Sep 8, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

eh, i’ll just leave soon and go to a bar

I kissed Dumpster Muffin and I liked it. The taste of her hippie chapped lips.

by Maharg on Sep 8, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh, I can’t believe I’m rooting for Green Bay. The 9er fan in me just threw up a little in my mouth.

by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 8, 2008 4:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

On one hand, I'm rooting for AR

On the other hand, I need a touchdown from Adrian Peterson to win my fantasy game. Doing well so far.

Oh the dilemmas. Hopefully I’ll win both.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Peterson is running wild; Green Bay has five penalties at the end of the first.

by Swamphunter on Sep 8, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Everyone remain calm... End of 1st Q

OK so, the Green Bay line needs to learn to not get penalized.

GB running game needs to step up.

GB needs to air it out a few times. Short passes not working.

GB needs to learn to tackle.

OK, lets go Packers!

by CaliSeth on Sep 8, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WHAT A THROW!

by elbarto83 on Sep 8, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Clearly channelling the spirit of Brett Favre

Right Tony Kornheiser?

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What a pass

Touchdown, GB!

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Great touchdown pass!

by elbarto83 on Sep 8, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Great drive so far

Lots of nice reading of receivers, finding the open man, and even some scrambling/roll-out ability. He’s running for first downs against the best run D in the league.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What a stupid coaching decision

You gotta take a shot at the end zone the way Rodgers was throwing. Only a 7 point lead at halftime.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Stream of the game for those without cable

http://www.justin.tv/mstv_two

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on Mike!

Jeez man, you gotta take that shot. It doesn’t matter if the coach wanted to take it safe. For the sake of Aaron you gotta take that shot. I mean at home!?!? Wtf was Mike thinking? Now the fans go into the half wondering about Aaron. Very questionable call by Mike. Especially considering the starting long snapper was hurt in the last preseason game!

by CaliSeth on Sep 8, 2008 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The bad thing was the kick.

Might be overreacting because of the result. Still wish he’d trust Rodgers to make the right decision if there was too much coverage there.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rodgers at the Half. GB 10 - MN - 3

Well I have been extremely pleased with the play by Rodgers. I was concerned during the 1st quarter because I thought they were throwing to many screens and quick outs. Someone on the coaching staff seemed to agree and in the 2nd quarter they finally let Rodgers lose. His throws have been quick, precise and effective. He got his first TD throw while falling down. Spectacular.

The decision to not let him throw it on third down with 33 seconds remaining was baffling. I understand as a coach you have to take certain things into consideration. But Rodgers was throwing well and with accuracy at that point in time. Making him run the clock down in front of 73,000 screaming cheese heads was insane. Nevermind if it wasn’t the smart move. Sometimes doing the right thing means doing what may seem like the wrong thing.

I sure hope they keep up the pressure on the Vikings D secondary. They seem highly susceptible to blowing coverages. I also want to see Grant earn that money and start running harder. The key to Rodgers success will be keeping the Vikings vaunted defense honest. You can’t do that without a run game. Lets go Pack!

by CaliSeth on Sep 8, 2008 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

PS.

And stopping Petersen! That guys a beast.

by CaliSeth on Sep 8, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ANOTHER Penalty by the O-line

60 yard TD brought back by ineligible man. What the hell are they doing tonight. Just damned stupid.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Which team just challenged that?

by danzig on Sep 8, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Vikings...was it ruled a fumble?

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wait it was ruled incomplete

What are they doing.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Strange challenge.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

TD!

heck of a punt return…

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Sep 8, 2008 6:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

true, but most pro cheerleader unis look like bikinis… that’s great, but it’s cool to see college/highschool style unis too… it’s hot in its own way.

by danzig on Sep 8, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did they say Bishop was on that PR team? Awesome.

by danzig on Sep 8, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, Bishop plays on the special teams unit

He’s second unit so he gets a lot of his reps in there.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does he get rotated in from tmie to time?

by danzig on Sep 8, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Quietly getting more reps

Still hasn’t quite worked his way into the first unit with NIck Barnett in front of you.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I always had a soft spot for the Archbishop of the Big Hit

And Joe Maningo too.

I'm still wondering why the Nets didn't draft Leon Powe.

by yellow fever on Sep 8, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Please not Joe Maningo

Always out of position.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by CBKWit on Sep 8, 2008 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

TD Vikes

Come on Rodgers. FINISH THEM.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Aaron's starting to stare those receivers down

Very worried about a pick six.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

good hard count!

by danzig on Sep 8, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GAME. BLOUSES.

I mean, PACKERS.

I'm still wondering why the Nets didn't draft Leon Powe.

by yellow fever on Sep 8, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

god, brandon jackson sucks

I'm still wondering why the Nets didn't draft Leon Powe.

by yellow fever on Sep 8, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pancakes for everyone!

by turkey on Sep 8, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still not GAME until they punch them in.

They had seven chances to punch it in last time and needed a last-second throw by Rodgers to get the score.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yay rodgers

I'm still wondering why the Nets didn't draft Leon Powe.

by yellow fever on Sep 8, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aaron Rodgers, goal line RB

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

that's some good hangtime on that Lambeau Leap

I'm still wondering why the Nets didn't draft Leon Powe.

by yellow fever on Sep 8, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

is that something they practice? you wouldn’t want to fuck it up on monday night football.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Sep 8, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh. They might do it in the practice game.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Green Bay trying their best to foul up this game

First the stupid penalty on the PAT. Then the fumble on the onside kick.

In spite of themselves, they still have the ball.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

MORE GODDAMNED FLAGS

How much did Favre pay these refs?

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Another lame possession.

Only 40 seconds ticked off the clock. They should’ve just passed and tried to end the game.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

At worst

Rodgers should just slide and take the sack if there’s nothing there. The probability of getting a run converted on 3rd and 11 is low.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Especially a run directly into a pile of Vikings.

by joffle on Sep 8, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe McCarthy was just trying to recreate the magic of Marshawn up the middle for no gain

I'm still wondering why the Nets didn't draft Leon Powe.

by yellow fever on Sep 8, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This ending could be especially painful

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WHY DID THE CLOCK STOP

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

well, ok

Now that’s game.

I'm still wondering why the Nets didn't draft Leon Powe.

by yellow fever on Sep 8, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WHEW!

by danzig on Sep 8, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Alright. Yeesh.

Pack win on a pick.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wonderful game for Rodgers

18-22, 178 yards, 1 TD; 7 rushes for 36 yards and another TD.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll take that! 81% comp percentage.

by danzig on Sep 8, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay, what was Atari doing there?

That nearly made my heart leapt when he started running sideways for ten seconds.

by BearsNecessity on Sep 8, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hey, good tackle by Nnamdi

I'm still wondering why the Nets didn't draft Leon Powe.

by yellow fever on Sep 8, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow! Rodgers did great!

Wow. What. A. Finish! I swear I almost damn near had a heart attack on the last Viking drive. Then, when Atari wouldn’t just sit the fluck down after his pick, I was thinking, ‘this damn fools gonna fumble the ball!’ Thank God, Thank God!

What a thrilling finish. What a satisfying game. My only major regret was seeing that beautiful TD Rodgers tossed get called back because of another damn penalty from the line. I mean Jeez! The line coach has a lot of work to do in GB. The QB coach, not so much. Could you believe the mobility on Rodgers! Damn! OK so now I’m just babbling. Time for a drink, just one, to calm my nerves after that roller coaster. And no I don’t live vicariously through athletes! I’m just a damn fan who gets a little worked up. Yeah!

P.S. Did anyone see anything by Rodgers performance that concerned them? Any issues you think need to be addressed? You guys are usually really good critics, so don’t hold back on account of me…

by CaliSeth on Sep 8, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nah, dude. Rodgers was Longshorian in his perfection!

"Save The Oaks: Overthrow Capitalism" said Dumpster Muffin sanguinely

www.CaliforniaGoldenBlogs.com

by TwistNHook on Sep 8, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did a post just get deleted on the CGB homepage?

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Sep 8, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No, I moved it down as I explained in the edit to this post.

"Save The Oaks: Overthrow Capitalism" said Dumpster Muffin sanguinely

www.CaliforniaGoldenBlogs.com

by TwistNHook on Sep 8, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

oic

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Sep 8, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh Rodgers ... so bittersweet

I drafted Rodgers as my 3rd (2nd) string QB behind Brees and Derek Anderson (naturally Brees started) in my PPR League. Due to poor planning, I drafted Forsett late as well as my #2 RB. Naturally, Forsett put up an egg for team Oski (no I didn’t get Lynch, #4 spot had to go with Westbrook) … Going into Monday night, I was up 7 with

My Minn D vs. Her AP

and Rodgers was on my bench. You know how this turns out … It became a game of ‘why are you hurting yourself?’ It was a tense 3 quarters with me clinging for dear life until in relative quick succession – AP got his 100th yard, pushing her past me, Rodgers ran one in losing me a couple more on D, and finally AP iced it with his touchdown. To add insult to injury, I lost my league’s weekly bad beat prize (highest losing score) by a point. Oh the irony on team Oski to be sabotaged by 2 ex-Bears.

by Rickeyfan on Sep 9, 2008 2:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs