One of the worst games I have ever seen. And I will count the badness for you. In order. #1-Fire Mike Sherman. You'll find out why soon. #2-Keep Favre and Green. There's always next season. Well, here goes: Leading 14-7 with the first half winding down, Sherman goes for it on 4th and goal. No score. Packers get first and goal, with game tied at 14 in 4th quarter. Result? FG. Packers don't go for it on fourth and a yard, resulting in punt. They had run successfully for 9 plays before that. If they convert, they win. Packers give up 4th and 26 conversion. If Philly doesn't get it, game over. After The Eagles are forced to punt the ball in OT. Chatman returns it to the fifty, but the ball is returned to the 30 after a holding penalty. Favre throws interception on first play of the drive. And, the final, the Eagles win 20-17 in OT. Mike Sherman made several big blunders, notably the times when he did and didn't go for it on fourth down. The defense gave up the big play to Philly after sacking McNabb twice. Overall, there is no excuse for blowing a 14 point lead in the playoffs. Sherman also has no excuse for his bonehead calls. This was a great example of why Sherman is rapidly turning into the Dennis Green of the Green Bay Packers.
Posted by Greenmantle at January 11, 2004 08:50 PMOy
Posted by: Glenn at January 12, 2004 09:56 PM