Thursday night was a momentous occasion for Jordan Love. With a key divisional matchup against the Detroit Lions on deck at Lambeau Field, that meant the first-year full-time starter was set to enjoy his first-ever home night game. When it comes as a member of the Packers, that is no small feat. Because of their rich tradition, the Green Bay faithful expect many occasions like this.
So, of course, Al Michaels had to put his own unique spin on Love’s milestone.
As Love took the field for the Packers’ first possession, the legendary announcer referenced how Aaron Rodgers immediately (and infamously) took to the “liquor cabinet” after Green Bay drafted the young signal caller in 2020.
"Jordan Love was picked in the draft in 2020. It shocked the hell out of Aaron Rodgers at that point. As Rodgers said, he went right to the liquor cabinet."
— Al Michaels. pic.twitter.com/ztkYcJEgJw
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) September 29, 2023
Not the moment I’d choose to highlight, that’s for sure. But I guess that’s what Michaels does. And it’s not like he told a lie — that is indeed what happened when Rodgers realized he’d have a backup the Packers were grooming to play behind him.
But still. What an outlandish thing to say on live television.
This is how Twitter reacted
Another reason to love Al Michaels. https://t.co/5jOeBO5knZ
— Illinois Golfer (@IllinoisGolfer) September 29, 2023
I mean I did the same. https://t.co/7XSiz9T53V
— Lauren Dellipoali (@ldellipoali819) September 29, 2023
Hell yeah Al https://t.co/vs5wBiUgHj
— M3reKat (@M3reKat) September 29, 2023
What an all-timer by Michaels 😂 https://t.co/Iq8YPq9Siz
— Cory Nidoh (@Cory_Nidoh) September 29, 2023
— David Horak (@DavidHorakTV) September 29, 2023
“(Drafting Jordan Love) shocked the hell out of Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers said he went right to the liquor cabinet.” That is why I love Al Michaels and he’s an American treasure.
— Ray Salomone (@RaySalomone) September 29, 2023
“Rodgers head went right to the liquor cabinet” Al Michaels on Jordan Love being drafted. Wild thing to say lmao
— Peter Parker-Watson (@86DustinB) September 29, 2023
“Rodgers' head went right to the liquor cabinet!”
Al Michaels on Jordan Love being selected by the Green Bay Packers at the 2020 NFL Draft – he may be 78 years old but he's still as sublime a broadcaster as ever.
— Philip Brown (@BrownPhilip) September 29, 2023
That’s not awful, that’s awesome.
— X188188 🌲🌳 (@L188188) September 29, 2023
