Bears vs Green Bay Packers: last minute nuggets and tidbits

November 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Aaron Rodgers and NFC North-leading Green Bay Packers host the rival Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. The Green Bay Packers (5-2)  versus the 4-3 Bears will kick on Nov. 4 at 7:25 p.m. Mike Tirico and Jon Gruden will call the game from historic Lambeau Field with sideline reporter Lisa Salters.

Bears-Packers on MNF is the only NFL game in week 9 between teams with winning records. In addition, Monday night marks the 185th regular season game between the Bears and Green Bay Packers, the most games ever between two NFL franchises. The longtime rivals are playing on MNF for the 11th time. Remember the Halloween rain storm train wreck in the 1990s? How about the William “Refrigerator” Perry game in 1985.

The series is split with five wins apiece, while the Bears have won the last two meetings by the score of 20-17 (2010 and ‘08).

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Greg Jennings has come to Jesus moment on Aaron Rodgers

October 27, 2013 by 1 Comment

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Obviously, the Greg Jennings vs. Aaron Rodgers soap opera will be one of the main topics of discussion in tonight’s Green Bay Packers versus Minnesota Vikings primetime tilt. Or at least the obsession Greg Jennings seems to have with his former team will be discussed on social media all across America.

You might recall the time that the sister of Greg Jennings went all out full blitz on Rodgers on Twitter.

In an exclusive interview airing tonight on Football Night in America, Bob Costas sat down with both separately. And I bet you can guess what topic came up.

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Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: brutally honest preview

October 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Packers vs. Vikings

Let the primetime streak begin as the Green Bay Packers make their first appearance in the spotlight in a bout with the division-rival Minnesota Vikings.

The Packers currently own sole possession of first place in the NFC North division and the Vikings are trying to pick themselves up from the bottom of the league.

It also marks the first time that Vikings’ wide receiver Greg Jennings will compete against his former team.

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Green Bay Packers vs. Cleveland Browns: brutally honest preview

October 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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The Green Bay Packers have clawed their way back to being one of the powers in the NFC conference with two straight impressive wins following a 1-2 start to the season.

Now the question remains if they have enough left on the roster after injuries ravaged the wide receiver and linebacker positions.

A team who would love to capitalize on the Packers’ current problem and keep surprising doubters in the AFC North is the Cleveland Browns. [Read more...]

Grassroots movement to remove Aaron Rodgers Superfans Advertisement

October 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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If you watch the NFL at all, you’re used to State Farm banging you over the head with the Aaron Rodgers “Discount Double Check” advertisements. This is a problem, especially if you want to watch NFL games while they’re live, like most people. Instead of DVRing them and skipping through the advertisements.

Last year, if you watched even a handful of pro football games, then you GOT SICK OF the Aaron Rodgers Elementary school ad in a hurry. Yet State Farm continued to beat a dead horse.

It’s going to happen again this year with the Aaron Rodgers sitting on a plane with “Da Bears” guys. Luckily, there’s already a grassroots movement to stop it!
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Green Bay Packers vs. Baltimore Ravens: brutally honest preview

October 13, 2013 by 1 Comment

BJ Raji vs. Ravens

Mark off another 2012 playoff squad for the Green Bay Packers when they take on the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday.

The Ravens and Packers are two of only three NFL teams (the other being the New England Patriots) to make the playoffs each of the previous four seasons.

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Mason Crosby leads the way in a Green Bay Packers win?

October 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Give a guy a chance and sometimes they will reward you or alternatively they could keep screwing you in critical situations.

That was the situation the Green Bay Packers faced at the end of last season when kicker Mason Crosby was an NFL-worst 21-of-33 (63.6 %) on field goal attempts.

Green Bay decided to stick with Crosby and they’re now reaping the benefits as he’s converted 21 straight kicks including the 2012 postseason and this year’s preseason.

Crosby proved that he’s truly back with five made field goals for the Packers (2-2)  in a 22-9 win over the Detroit Lions (3-2).

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Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions: brutally honest preview

October 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Rodgers vs. Suh

If the Detroit Lions want to truly change their image of long-time losers, they need to snap the Green Bay Packers historic winning streak against them. Green Bay has won a NFL-record 22 straight games against the Lions in the state of Wisconsin.

Don’t be so fast to credit beer and brats for the winning streak though because Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy is an all-time 15-1 against the Lions, wherever the game occurs.

If those numbers don’t tickle your fancy, the Packers have won eight straight regular season games at Lambeau Field and 10 straight divisional games at home. [Read more...]

NFC North gut check: Chicago Bears rule the roost

September 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Through three weeks the NFC North has been up-and-down as a division can get. Coming in to the season, we all thought the NFC would dominate the AFC, but that hasn’t necessarily been the case.

In fact, the NFC North is 2-2 against the opposing conference in large thanks to the Chicago Bears who have defeated their two AFC teams.

Let’s take a closer look in to the division and give you The Sports Bank perspective on where the NFC North currently stands:

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Green Bay Packers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: brutally honest preview

September 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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For the third straight week, the Green Bay Packers will face off with a 2012 playoff team.

This time around, it’s the Cincinnati Bengals – coming off a short week – who welcome the Packers to Paul Brown Stadium for the first time since 2005.

Both of these teams were pegged as serious contenders in their respective conference which begs the question; could this be a preview of this year’s Super Bowl?

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Aaron Rodgers starts his 2013 MVP campaign in blowout of the Redskins

September 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Aaron Rodgers vs. Redskins

Aaron Rodgers makes it look so easy that it’s almost difficult to sit back and realize what he just did on the football field.

It was one of those days against Washington Redskins as Rodgers racked up 480 yards and four touchdowns on a precise 34-of-42 passing in the 38-20 win.

The aerial assault was started in the first half as Rodgers became the first quarterback since week six of 2006 (Tom Brady vs. Titans) to throw for 335 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions in one half.

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Nicole Briscoe candidly critcizes her beloved Green Bay Packers

September 15, 2013 by 1 Comment

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ESPN NASCAR reporter Nicole Briscoe is a big Green Bay Packers fan. In part two we discuss the Green & Gold. In part one we discussed Danica Patrick, who like Briscoe attended Hononegah Community High School in Rockton Illinois. Part three runs later today on Chicago Now, discussing all things media related.

Following NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup Media Day, the top 12 drivers will took part in ‘NASCAR Contenders Live’ — a fan Q&A event held at the Grand Ballroom of Navy Pier. At the event, hosted by Nicole Briscoe (see picture below) the drivers discussed the most competitive time of the season, The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup

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