Just to dispel the rumors that were flying before Packers made their final selection of Mike McCarthy as Head Coach.

The negotiations to get the GEFNFL to take over coaching the Green Bay Packers broke down due to the following sticking points.

• The NFL would have to agree to scoring touchdowns as 1 point.
• Everyone would have to be "tackle eligible" all the time.
• Only one first down allowed at mid field, makes for strange kick returns that end abruptly at the 49 yard line, unless it is clear sailing to the end zone.
• The "Banana Play" would become staple of the "Lake Michigan Offense" authored by founder Bill (Walsh) Ray.
• NFL defenses would be required to delay the rush by 3 seconds.  Can you say, "One chimpanzee, two chimpanzee, three chimpanzee."?  
• Kickers & Punters would be fired, we always go for it on 4th down, never kick extra points and anyone who wants to, can get a turn at kicking off.
• Completely eliminated any salary cap problems by cutting the Roster (and Salaries) in a third, because players would have to play offense, defense and special teams.
• Brett Favre (and all the other quarterbacks) would have to learn to draw the plays on the center's chest.
• All positions would be rotated.  (I was looking  forward to Cousin Tauscher's quarterback play, as much as watching Favre cut down linebackers on sweeps.)
• Length of game is dependent on weather conditions and mutual agreement of participants as to playing for "last touchdown".
• Games that are too one sided, may allow switching of players to even the sides, or the lower scoring team may choose to tough it out.
• No "further review" of contested plays.  By rule, no longer than 15 second argument by any and all participants immediately after the play. If longer than 15 seconds, play is a "do over"... Unless a beer bribe is is offered to settle dispute.. That is an acceptable policy.
• If Gary Sima's blow torch fails to open lock for lights switch, game maybe rescheduled following week.
• Season will NOT be suspended due to deer hunting.
• Anyone is eligible for the Super-bowl or the Pro-bowl.
• Although we agree that no one knows what "Pass Interference" is, we seldom call it more than once a year.
• Fumbles are dead balls and go to the offense.
• The down marker needs to be a red bean bag, or a sock tied in a knot.
• We eliminated the need for Refs so we suggested the guy on the Public Address, call the game.  
• All participants are REQUIRED to have FUN, speak highly of weekly combatants, promote membership and continuously thank Wayne Schott for keeping this going after soooo many years...
   

(BING) I am now free to finish the 2005 Stats and get the web pages updated…