Psychological Edge on Packers/Cowboys Showdown Tomorrow Goes to Green Bay

I think that the psychological tactics are already working in Green Bay's favor.

First, GB is coming from a position of getting no respect all season, even though they were thought to maybe finish 8-8 or 9-7. Second, we're playing with a "dead man walking" as our QB - that's what the media and other naysayers stated in the off-season. Favre is old, should retire, doesn't have the arm strength, is playing for records, is holding back the growth of his team, etc. All bullshit - which I stated hundreds of times before. Third, we don't have a running game so how can we possibly be 10-1? Fourth, Brett has never won in Dallas so he never will. Fifth, we're the underdog going into this game at -7 1/2 points. Enough? Fine.

I'm originally from Waterford, Wisconsin - next door to Burlington, where Romo's from and, coincidently, our arch rivals in high school. All season long - through 11 games - I've read in national and local news that Favre was Romo's idol growing up in Burlington. Not ONCE has Romo EVER denied that. Not one peep. Though it is possible, I can't imagine any junior or senior high QB in Wisconsin who wouldn't have put Favre at or near the top of their worship list. Possible, but not probable.

Suddenly - just before the GB/Dallas game - Romo is addressing the media, saying, 'I never fawned over Brett Favre - I had a Montana jersey and I liked golf more'.

Romo said he enjoyed watching Favre play and that he was great, but "idol"? No. Why is he JUST reacting to this "alleged" idolatry now? Don't you think he would've had ONE opportunity throughout the season to refute those statements - he certainly was aware their teams were playing each other and he's played in Brett's golf charity tournament so they've met. If I were in Romo's shoes - or any public figure for that matter - and the press printed, 'Jeff Ircink loves Mel Gibson or Jeff Ircink worships the Beach Boys', I'd say, 'You're correct - that's right'. If they printed, 'I understand he loves Julia Roberts or Renee Zellweger', I'd say, 'No - I can't stand either one'. Very simple. My theory is this: for a game of this magnitude and hype, Romo-boy needs to come across strong, from an authority position, in order to competently lead his team. He can't be bothered by his idolatry of Favre when he has to play "his idol"- it'll throw his game off.

Romo's waffling. Not good. Touche Packers.