I know we’re all tempted to break out the champagne glasses when we see things likethis, this, andthis, but remember: Fourth and 26.
I can hear you thinking “What the hell is he talking about?”
Well, allow me, as a Wisconsin resident, to direct your attention to the 2004 NFL playoffs, in which the Green Bay Packers went to Philadelphia to challenge the Eagles.
Late in the fourth quarter, the Eagles faced fourth down and 26 yards to go with no timeouts. There really aren’t any plays in the book for 4th and 26. Converting that down and getting a new set has what can only be described as a very low order of probability. And what happened next? Well, let’s go to the videotape:
The Eagles kicked a field goal as time expired to tie the game. And, in overtime, Favre (being Favre) threw a pick. Philly kicked a field goal. Game over, Eagles win. So let’s not get too cocky. Fourth and 26 can still happen. Volunteer, do GOTV, and, of course, vote.