Remember this? It's really something when a thing we believe is possible, but unlikely, actually happens. The feelings of disbelief and excitement are almost unmatchable, no matter what the occasion.
Hank and Packer Pro Bowl safety Nick Collins.
Tomorrow the Packers will play the Pittsburgh Steelers. It will be their third Super Bowl appearance in my lifetime, but the first in which I have been a true, informed fan. Sure, in the 1996 season I knew who Brett Favre was, and that I sort of wanted the Packers to win, but my night would not have been too different had the Patriots ended up pulling out a win.
Hank and Packers wide receiver James Jones.
But this year? Oh, this year is very different. I've watched every second of Packer football these past few seasons. I feel like I know these guys. See Nick Collins up there? He sealed the deal against the Bears with a late interception on the final drive of the game we went to in January; that victory ensured our playoff berth. James Jones? He had that unforgettably ridiculous catch in the end zone against Atlanta in the playoffs.
Hank and Packers Pro Bowl tackle Chad Clifton.
To suggest that I am excited about tomorrow is an understatement. I am excited. And nervous. Apprehensive. I want to win. A lot.
Hank and Packer running back John Kuhn.
Even though I'll be terribly disappointed if we lose, this season has been really fun. We weren't supposed to even make the playoffs, and now here we are, down in snowy Arlington, Texas, preparing for the biggest football game of the year.
Go, Pack, go!
4 comments:
Your excitement is palpable. When they made it to the Superbowl (or is it Super Bowl? Hmmm...) the first thought I had was -- oh! Supermom will be happy!
Go Pack Go!
Great photos-- what memories for Hank to have all of his life.
I confess that I did root for the Pack on Sunday, despite my allegiance to Da Bears.
Who won the game?
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