Aaron Rodgers and Desmond Bishop Are Going To The Super Bowl
by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 23, 2011 3:34 PM PST
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It wasn't the greatest game for Aaron Rodgers on offense (17 for 30, 244 yards, two picks), but he did lead the Green Bay Packers to their early 14-0 lead on the Chicago Bears. He had a bootleg rushing touchdown on the opening drive and had seven rushes for 39 yards. But his biggest play might have come on his biggest mistake. He threw an interception to Brian Urlacher, but raced him down and made a touchdown saving tackle that could've made it a ballgame much earlier than the fourth quarter. Sometimes the greats don't have the big games, but Rodgers did have important moments.
And it was Desmond Bishop that stepped it up on defense. He had some crucial tackles, forced at least one holding penalty and another quarterback throwaway. But none was bigger than his 3rd down stuff of wide receiver Earl Bennett on the direct handoff on the last gasp final drive by the Bears. That led to the final interception by Sam Shields to clinch things up. Bishop finished with seven tackles to lead the Packers.
Consider this your celebration thread for Aaron and Desmond, and your AFC Championship open thread to learn of their opponent in Super Bowl XLV. Also, head over to the Packers SB Nation site Acme Packing Company to offer congrats.
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Hey Avi, nice post! Haven’t talked to you in a while, but I always like your stuff. I really liked the piece you wrote in defense of Rodgers after that BS cancer patient fiasco. That made the rounds in various GB blogs.
"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect."
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How impressed were you by his performance today?
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 23, 2011 5:56 PM PST up reply actions
Cal QBs in the Super Bowl
This is subject to verification, but we can now add Aaron Rodgers to the following list of former Cal QBs who started the Super Bowl:
Joe Kapp (Minnesota Vikings)
Craig Morton (Denver Broncos)
Vince Ferragamo (Los Angeles Rams)
I think Gale Gilbert may have also been on a Super Bowl roster (Chargers?), but didn’t start or see any action.
While not the first Cal QB in the Super Bowl, Aaron Rodgers could nonetheless be a pioneer. None of the guys listed above played for the winning team. Which raises the question, how many Cal alums have won the Super Bowl?
Go Bears!
by California Pete on Jan 23, 2011 7:24 PM PST reply actions
I believe this is the leader among all active colleges.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 23, 2011 7:37 PM PST up reply actions
Vince Ferragamo (Los Angeles Rams)
If they had just won that game . . . :’(
DAMN YOU GEORGIA!!!!
CALIFORNIA ANGELS . . . ANAHEIM DUCKS . . . CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS
F*** STANFURD.
I’ve hated the Steelers ever since, even as I’ve since added the Rams to my hated list for abandoning California. Moving to Anaheim was one thing, but St. Louis?!
Go Bears!
by California Pete on Jan 23, 2011 8:12 PM PST up reply actions
Morton started two Super Bowls, one for Dallas and one for Denver.
Gilbert was on five Super Bowl teams: four times with the Buffalo Bills and once with the San Diego Chargers. He did play for the Chargers, late in the game when it was already a blow out loss.
So Rodgers will be the fifth Cal QB to play in a Super Bowl and the fourth Cal QB to start a Super Bowl.
It would be very nice if Rodgers could become the first Cal QB to WIN a Super Bowl!
How ya gonna keep 'em down on the Farm, after they've seen Berkeley?
It would be very nice if Rodgers could become the first Cal QB to WIN a Super Bowl!
Agreed!
Go Bears!
by California Pete on Jan 23, 2011 8:12 PM PST up reply actions
Which raises the question, how many Cal alums have won the Super Bowl?
Well, I know Scott Fujita and Tully Banta-Cain have rings.
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Loren Toews
I believe he is the only Cal Bear with four Super Bowl rings, all with Pittsburgh. Impressive guy:
Toews graduated from Del Mar High School in San Jose, California and later University of California, Berkeley where he received his degree in biological sciences. In 1972, Toews was named the “most inspirational player” on the team at Berkeley and given the Stub Allison Award, named after California football coach Leonard B. “Stub” Allison who died in the spring of 1962. That following year, 1973, Toews was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers where he played as a linebacker for 11 seasons. While playing for the Steelers, Toews attended the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Business and obtained his MBA degree in 1981. Toews was a four-time Super Bowl participant and a four-time winner. He started in Super Bowl XIII and Super Bowl XIV. In Super Bowl IX, though, he replaced an injured Andy Russell for most of the second half. As an accomplished linebacker, he was able to contribute to the win.
How ya gonna keep 'em down on the Farm, after they've seen Berkeley?
Also coming to mind are: Ron Rivera (Chicago); Jeff Barnes (Oakland and LA Raiders); Gary Plummer (SF); and Doug Riesenberg (Giants).
How ya gonna keep 'em down on the Farm, after they've seen Berkeley?
Ryan o Callaghan?
It’s a nice place for people to go watch your stupid [2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants].
by Spazzy Mcgee on Jan 24, 2011 1:47 AM PST up reply actions
I can't stop watching GB highlights on ESPN
Congrats to both Aaron & Des. I believed.
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I reviewed the highlights of today’s game. It seemed that a lot of theproblems with the offense stemmed from WRs failing to make catches. There were several balls where the WRs/TEs got a hand or two on it, but couldn’t make the catch. The first INT was an unfortunate bounce off of a WR being unable to make a catch. Hopefully, the Pack can fix that up before the Superbowl.
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Does this mean
we need more JUCO players on our team?
No, it means we need more Aaron Rodgers on our team. (Ok des bishop too) – but it hasn’t all be good. (See Ayoob, Joseph)
Some additional Tedford JC transfers:
Lavelle Hawkins, JJ Arrington, Ryan Riddle, Nu’u Tafisi, Verran Tucker, Vinnie Strang (walk-on), Mike Gibson, Garrett Cross, Andrew Larson, Matt Giordano
The ratio of hits to misses is probably better from JUCO than from HS. Arguably the ceiling is lower due to lack of time, but Mr. Rodgers might dispute that.
by HelloBowlesHall on Jan 24, 2011 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
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