‘Twas 12 days before Christmas, and all through the state
The weather was failing at a miserable rate.
The ground was just soggy, no snow to be had,
the garland left sagging, red ribbons looked sad.
At Lambeau the grounds crew rose early again
to ready the field for more cursed rain.
Wet fans at their tailgates, wore slickers and boots
and worried receivers would mess up their routes.
Round sizzling grills arose common chatter
Hope Lacy is ready, the run game will matter.
Away to the stadium, they waited in line
in hopes that this home game, their team would be fine.
When what to their wondering eyes should appear
but a coach named McCarthy, to a wet-mittened cheer.
With clipboard in plastic, headphones on his cap
He pumped up the offense, gave shoulders a slap
Now Rodgers! Now Linsley! Now Sitton and Cobb!
On Adams! Bulaga! Now Don, do your job!
To the top of the league! To the top of them all!
I’m here with the plays, today I’ll make the calls.
His eyes how they twinkled, he said, “Take your marks.”
Then set off the run game with Eddie and Starks.
And laying a finger aside of his nose,
he turned to the defense. To the challenge they rose.
Clay sprang to Matt Cassel and, shaking hair back,
he racked up five tackles and one mighty sack.
Sam Shields grabbed a pick before taking a shot.
And Micah roamed freely. He covered a lot.
They did this in spite of the ref’s constant whistle
Eight penalties stung like the down of a thistle.
But I heard them explain as they left ole Lambeau.
We’re back where we should be. Woo hoo! Go Pack Go!
Loved it that you beat the Cowboys!! My hubby is VERY happy as Aaron is his Fantasy QB.
Glad we could help your hubby out 🙂
This should be published somewhere!!! So clever!
Thank you!
I’m watching a new show on Bravo, called Then and Now, and they’re discussing the OJ Simpson verdict in ’94, which reminded me that I was sitting in my 7th grade computer class at Audubon Middle School, taught by “Ms. Kostelnik,” when my math/English teacher, Mr. Finley, came in to deliver the big “not guilty.” Witnessing the exchange made me feel so adult, and remembering it reminded me that Ms. Kostelnik and Mr. Finley were both really inspiring teachers 🙂 I found your blog in trying to look her up, and it’s adorable! All the best from a former Kostelnik student, Jill (Lazzaro) Gueller!!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’ll make sure both “Ms. Kostelnik” and “Mr. Finley” see them.
Wow Jill! Of course we both remember you! It’s so funny because I saw that same show and I have that same memory. I absolutely remember Keith coming in to tell me the verdict. How funny that you found me through this blog. Thank you for your kind words – Keith and I both remember what a sweet student you were. It was a pleasure to have you in class.
Thanks so much for relaying my anecdote, Molly B 🙂
The funny thing is: I almost put something in my comment about how I wondered if the two of you liked each other, in that moment! As I was reading your comment, I thought, “That’s sweet that they’re still in contact!” -and then I noticed the name – congratulations 🙂
I used to be FB friends with Mr. Finley and Ms. Moss connected with a couple of years ago. I wish I could say I’m the editor at Vogue or something exciting to give you a fun teacher-story, but I stay home right now with my four kids, aged 5 and under 🙂 I hope all is well with you Finleys!!