Sports Genius
Live Blogging the Ice Bowl II
Pre-Game12:52: Game will be starting shortly. It's not quite as cold as the original Ice Bowl, but it's still pretty damn cold.
12:59: With a game-time temperature of 24 degrees, here are this afternoon's inactives.
1:00: Upvote if you're a temporary Packers fan.
1:02: Upvote if you're a permanent Packers fan.
1:04: Before kickoff, let's note some of the concession features at Lambeau today.First Quarter1:05: Kickoff! Cowboys get the ball and are promptly three-and-out.
1:08: The eternal question of 'Will playoff Tony Romo appear?' has already been answered.
1:12: The Pack get a first-and-goal on a play called by Rodgers's yelling "NEW YORK BOZO!"
1:14: Eddie Lacy is already beasting.
1:16: Touchdown Packers! Rodgers passes to Quarless for the score.
1:21: Romo looks nervous. He's passing to get the ball out of his hands, not to his receivers.
1:28: The Cowboys are driving on third down, but there's an injury.
1:30: Just a friendly reminder that both quarterbacks in this game were impressive this season.
1:32: This drive by the Cowboys has been aided by an uncharacteristic amount of penalties on Green Bay.
1:33: The Cowboys are right back in this one. Romo finds Tyler Clutts (great name for a wide receiver) for the 1-yard score.Second Quarter1:44: The Packers pick up where they left off at the end of the first. Will they score?
1:46: A very deadly Packers drinking game: Take a shot every time Rodgers completes a pass to a different receiver.
1:48: One of the best things about football games is seeing how some fans dress up.
1:50: Aaron Rodgers fumbles the ball after a quick snap from center Corey Linsley, giving the ball back to Dallas.
1:58: The Twitter world is still talking about two things: Clay Matthews' late hit on Tony Romo and New York Bozos.
2:00: Romo finds Terrence Williams for a 38-yard score.
2:04: We'll update you on the quarterback comparison before Fox does.
2:08: Is it sexy? Centers and guards? Not sexy. Going 12-4? Sexy.
2:10: Remember how Eddie Lacy was killin' it? Not so much anymore.
2:13: Bro, sponsored by Kohl's.
2:17: This is an Aaron Rodgers game we haven't seen since 2009.
2:19: The Cowboys are dominating the possession game, leading the Packers 17:23 to 11:57.
2:21: Tony Romo doing his best Kate Winslet impression.
2:23: Dan Bailey terribly misses a 50-yard field goal attempt. Wide right.
2:29: Twitter throws shade at Fox for "Ice Bowl II". I hope we're exempt.
2:32: Mason Crosby nails a 40-yard field goal as time expires at the half. 14-10 Cowboys. Let's break down the stats.Halftime2:45: Any modified predictions at the half?Third Quarter2:48: Regardless of if the Packers made the 3rd-and-1, the fact that they have been quick to return to Lacy shows the right gameplan that began the first quarter for Green Bay.
2:52: Rodgers overthrows Cobb on 3rd down, but at least there's a new Green Bay attendance record?
2:52: Big loss for Dallas as Rolando McClain is confirmed out for the rest of the game.
2:59: Tony Romo just threw a pass with his eyes closed.
3:00: Julius Peppers repents for his earlier harmful penalty.
3:02: Eddie Lacy just pounded out a CRUCIAL 29-yard run.
3:08: Mason Crosby connects on a 30-yard field goal to bring the Packers within one.
3:14: DeMarco Murray rattles off a big run to set up first and goal, then scores. Cowboys up 21-13.
3:15: Romo's a little banged up. Isn't he always?
3:28: Nihilists of the world erupt in...happiness? 46-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Adams puts the Pack within one.Fourth Quarter3:44: Want to know why we've been silent for sixteen minutes? We just watched a master at work. Rodgers to Rodgers for six.
3:45: Green Bay goes for two, misses. Packers lead by five, 26-21.
3:53: Dez Bryant hauls in a ridiculous catch to set the Cowboys up nicely for a potential score.
4:12: That's a wrap. Packers win 26-21 and will take on the Seahawks in the NFC Championship next weekend.