Aaron Rodgers Wildcard Open Thread: Packers at Cardinals
by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 12:30 PM PST
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PrintI want Cal fans to read these stats on Rodgers's sophomore season. No slump here; read it and weep.
"Second Half: In 2008, there was a notable difference in Rodgers' passing stats from the first to the second half. His passer rating in the first half was 100.5, but in the second half it dipped to 87.0. In 2009, his passer rating in the first half is still a respectable 103.8, but his second half rating has increased to 100.8. Pretty impressive, as the Packers struggled at times in the second half last season, but Rodgers has helped improve the Packers in that respect this season. It is particularly noticeable in the 4th quarter, especially when the score margin was less than 7 points. In these situations, Rodgers threw 4 picks in 2008, versus just 1 in 2009. Taking care of the ball in crunch time has been a big improvement in Rodgers' game this season. Why is this important? Because, on average, a 4th quarter interception will cost your team about 15-20% off your chance of winning the game (h/t Advanced NFL Stats).
Fatigue/Conditioning: Rodgers' stats after his first 30 pass attempts in 2008 games were not terribly impressive. He completed 58.9% of his passes with 3 TDs to 3 INTs. His passer rating was only 79.5. However, in 2009 he has improved to complete nearly 64% of passes in such situations and throw 6 TDs to 1 INT. His passer rating was 101.1. Is it possible Rodgers just wore down at the end of games last year; that when the team relied on him to shoulder the load, he started making bad decisions late in the games?
Third Down: You may have heard about Aaron's incredible 3rd down passing stats. I'm sure nobody wants to see the Packers consistently getting held to third downs, but nobody in the league has been a more reliable passer on third down this season than Aaron Rodgers. He actually wasn't bad in these situations in 2008 (64%, 14 TD, 5 INT, 8.24 yds/comp, 105.8 rating), but he's been almost perfect on 3rd down this season. He's completing 67.8% of his passes for an average of 11.01 yards per completion. He has not thrown a pick on third down, but has thrown 14 touchdowns! His passer rating is an unbelievable 135.1.
Come From Behind: Perhaps it's a testament to Aaron's increasing leadership, but the stats bear this out - he has been much better this season when the Packers are trailing. 10 interceptions last year in such situations killed the Packers in a lot of close games. This season? He's only thrown 1 interception in such situations. His passer rating has improved 24.1 points - from 88.9 to 112.1. In fact, his passer rating this season has been better when the Packers are trailing than when they are ahead ."
Imagine if we had those type of numbers in any one of the last five seasons. Sigh.
Today he's facing one of the best playoff quarterbacks in Kurt Warner and a defense that pulled it together and went on their Super Bowl escapade a season ago. Can they go on another run or can Rodgers work his magic? Discuss the game here.
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Hey, you didn’t tell us which team we are supposed to be rooting for in this game. How are we supposed to know?
Snobby Chick - Senior Division
The Bears.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
Game Prediction
I like the Packers over the Cardinals, 27-23.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 12:45 PM PST reply actions
Have a bad feeling about this one
Everyone likes the Pack.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
There’s the Cal fan in you.
Cal Football: I loved them once and they broke my heart. Let that be a lesson to you. Never love anything.
by CalBandGreat on Jan 10, 2010 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
No, that’s the gambler in me. If I was neutral I’d pick the Cards.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
Pac-10 Basketball Update
Arizona State is crushing Washington State, 67-43, with just over three minutes to go.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 1:12 PM PST reply actions
Yeesh. That’s not good. Wazzu will be in must-win mode Thurs. night.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 1:19 PM PST up reply actions
must-win four games in @ 2-2? i dunno about that.
is this the year every team finishes 9-9?!!
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
Blowout
The Cougars lost by 25 points.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 1:23 PM PST up reply actions
Lot of love for Rodgers in the pregame show.
Go Bears!
Cal Football: I loved them once and they broke my heart. Let that be a lesson to you. Never love anything.
I was waiting for Terry Bradshaw to make his O-face at the end of that segment.
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 1:19 PM PST up reply actions
Consistency
It’s part of the big picture for successful organizations. Appears Rodgers is doing his part. Thx for pulling together the set of stats, Avinash.
Give credit to dishingoutdimes of Acme Packing Company
He gathered the numbers, I just C+Ped them.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 1:25 PM PST up reply actions
Damn, Rodgers just tried to stuff that ball into too tight of a whole.
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Saw this coming a mile away.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
It was pretty much set in stone with the Rodgers knobslobbing, then Terry, Howie, and company all picking GB. This is why so many people lose money betting…
That said, the game isn’t over.
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 1:58 PM PST up reply actions
This game is gonna be like the mornings game
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maybe
just stop turning it over. zona will lull at some point
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
Always
Arizona never hangs onto a lead.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 2:01 PM PST up reply actions
Marshawn is in legal trouble again
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4813349
Getting a little hard to sympathize with him when he keeps getting in trouble like this…
Now, WGR 550 in Buffalo reports that the Town of Hamburg has denied via a statement that any such complaint was made.
“The facts reported in the January 9th edition of The Buffalo News regarding an incident between Marshawn Lynch and Mrs. Crawford are not consistent with those conveyed to our department by Mrs. Crawford,” the statement reads. "The Town of Hamburg Police has received no complaint from anyone directly involved.
“Respecting Mrs. Crawford’s wishes, our agency will continue to decline further comment on the specifics of the situation.”
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 2:10 PM PST up reply actions
haha
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4810861
At the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio on Friday, USC’s incoming freshman class began frantically calling USC’s assistant coaches.
For the rest of the day, not a single USC assistant returned a phone call, according to sources at the game who spoke with ESPN’s Schefter.
Damn
He had enough leg.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 2:24 PM PST reply actions
This sucks
I just made myself a drink. It’s gonna be one of those games, isn’t it?
Maybe
The last two games have been blowouts.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 2:25 PM PST up reply actions
I’ll be glad when this season is over
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 2:26 PM PST up reply actions
In case you get bored with this
Cal women’s hoops at USC at 3 PM (top of the hour).
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 2:26 PM PST reply actions
Jesus
Woodson is fucking AMAZING.
Also, not sure how Jesus would feel about whatever Curt was yelling there.
He’ll talk about it in confession later
/sinsimmediatelyabsolved
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 2:30 PM PST up reply actions
Woodson
His, back in 1999, was the first Raiders jersey I bought.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 2:30 PM PST up reply actions
Probably unnecessary.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 2:32 PM PST up reply actions
Undoubtedly hilarious.
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 2:32 PM PST up reply actions
Flag
Adams was face-guarding Driver, I think.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 2:33 PM PST reply actions
That ad for the Tooth Fairy movie made me laugh
I’m either retarded or this drink is a lot stronger than it was supposed to be.
(that’s 4 minutes in)
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 2:45 PM PST up reply actions
Everyone going for the strip
No tackling. My god.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
I give credit to Doucet on that play.
Not so much on the others.
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 2:50 PM PST up reply actions
Hey guys, you could try tackling too...
Don’t need to force a fumble EVERY play.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 2:48 PM PST reply actions
Nooo, now they've sacrificed Giordano!
ALAAAAMAAARRR!!!
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 2:54 PM PST reply actions
Women’s basketball will be tipping off soon, although we’re stuck with radio only.
If you’re interested, discuss here
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So I gave up for a while when it was still 17-7 when I realized that comparing the Green Bay defense to Cal was actually insulting to Cal (we could at least stop the run). I suppose nothing has changed?
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Jennings
After a great run after the catch, he makes another great play with a one-handed touchdown grab.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 3:38 PM PST reply actions
Nor are their special teams, evidently!
(<3 surprise onside kicks.)
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
CBS
No. 16 Tennessee is leading No. 1 Kansas at home, 70-64, with just over two minutes to play.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 3:40 PM PST reply actions
WHOA THERE!
Didn’t agree with that call (lots of time left, but I guess your D does suck)… but nice Onside Kick
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
24-31!
Time to hold up your end of the bargain, defense.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
They got plenty of rest.
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 3:48 PM PST up reply actions
This defense blows.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 3:54 PM PST reply actions
It’s funny because they look unstoppable in some games. I’m guessing Al Harris’ injury has hurt a lot too…
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 3:55 PM PST up reply actions
So Arizona commits two penalties on the same play, and GB gets flagged for a 15yd personal foul?
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
The defense is dead in the water, but Rodgers has gotten hot.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Alright defense,
You’ve been given yet another chance to take control of the game yet again. Please do.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Turnover
Here it comes.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 4:08 PM PST up reply actions
Great game fi you like offense. Big 3rd down here.
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Terrible game if you like safeties.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 4:13 PM PST up reply actions
Great game if you like what looks like a 1st team offense vs. 3rd team defense.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Better late than never!
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Or a Ryan Grant fumble or something fluky
Since their NFC runs the past two years have been fluky as can be.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 4:14 PM PST up reply actions
Crap, LT down
Cue a hundred sacks over the next ten plays.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 4:17 PM PST reply actions
We’re officially in “whoever ends up with the ball last” territory.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
If GB scores again
They should just go for 2. Don’t want the game to come to a coin flip.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 4:31 PM PST reply actions
When I first heard how the NCAA was going to do OT, I thought it sounded dumb. But once I saw it in action, I loved it. I can’t understand why the NFL doesn’t adopt it.
Snobby Chick - Senior Division
or at least jigger it around so you start at the 50 or something.
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 4:45 PM PST up reply actions
And you really think Zona’s going to stop it?
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 4:35 PM PST up reply actions
(this is why I agree)
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 4:35 PM PST up reply actions
Amazing
How did Rodgers throw that and how did Jennings catch that?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 4:36 PM PST reply actions
Timeouts
The Packers still have two left. I don’t think it matters.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 4:38 PM PST up reply actions
Workin’ it. Workin’ it.
I hope they do go for 2
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 4:41 PM PST up reply actions
(assuming they can get in the endzone)
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 4:41 PM PST up reply actions
Green bay scoring a little too early
by Mister Pie on Jan 10, 2010 4:44 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Wow insane
Now it all comes down to the coin flip…
He can turn your women back into virgins with the blink of an eye
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 4:58 PM PST up reply actions
tuned in back in at 4th quarter after clicking off early.
come on Rogers, get the first down or that is the game.
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
good post timing!
It's dat Woo Woooooo.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2010 5:02 PM PST up reply actions
Everything is pain. Today sucked. (You’re still awesome, Aaron)
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Unbelievable
You have to be kidding me.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2010 5:01 PM PST reply actions
Which was the better performance...
Rodgers vs USC 2004 or this?
Too bad they both ended so disappointingly.
Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!
Probably 2004, Aaron did make two costly mistakes in this one. He literally threw a perfect game against USC.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 5:05 PM PST up reply actions
Thought that was the Tuck Rule.
Oh wells.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 10, 2010 5:03 PM PST reply actions
facemask
Didn’t see a helmet hit but Adams held Rodgers’ mask all the way to the ground and I never heard an announcer even mention it. BS.
here's a YouTube too
Seems ridiculous to let something this blatant end a playoff game: YouTube link
I love Mike Silver
Always sticking up for his alma mater when possible.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ms-rodgersplayoffdebut011010&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
The victory puts the Cardinals into next Saturday’s divisional-round matchup against the top-seeded New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome, where they’ll have to deal with another prolific passer, Drew Brees(notes), and coach Sean Payton’s high-flying offense. Yet after what Rodgers did to the Cardinals defense on Sunday, some of Arizona’s players think they’ve already confronted the most formidable foe imaginable.
"Let me tell you something – that dude is scary," Arizona free safety Antrel Rolle(notes) said of Rodgers. "We have a great defense, and we were up on him and ready to pounce, and he found ways to tear us apart.
"I don’t ever want to face him again in my life. I am dead serious. I’ll face Drew Brees any day of the week before I face him again."
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