Jermichael Finley is an enigma. When he is playing, there aren’t many tight ends with his skill set. He’s 6’5?”, 247 with great speed, hands, and the athleticism to make acrobatic catches. It’s almost unfair because he’s far too quick for linebackers and far too powerful for defensive backs. Yet, he has been plagued with injuries throughout his career. You would think that … [Read more...] about Packers TE Jermichael Finley: what does the future hold?
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5 Biggest NFL Matchups for 2012
While NFL fans are excited every Sunday there are the handful of games that everyone wants to watch. Whether it’s the classic rivalries like the Packers and the Vikings, or head to head matchups with high profile quarterbacks, these games should prove to be exciting and have rating spikes. Jerome Manson is a sports enthusiast who enjoys both watching games and writing about … [Read more...] about 5 Biggest NFL Matchups for 2012
Packers QB, Brett Favre predecessor Blair Kiel dies at age 50
Blair Kiel, a backup quarterback for the Green Bay Packers in the early 1990s, and of the last Pack signal callers to start at the position before Brett Favre began his phenomenal streak has died. Kiel last started for the Packers in 1991. Favre took over the position from 1992-2007. Kiel passed away Sunday in Columbus, Ind., of what Bartholomew County authorities said was a … [Read more...] about Packers QB, Brett Favre predecessor Blair Kiel dies at age 50
Green Bay Packers 2012 preseason schedule; erase sour 2011 memories
Given the way 2011 ended for the Green Bay Packers, with that bitter, stomach-churning upset to the New York Giants in the postseason. Which shut the door on the promising, dominating 15-1 regular season, and opened the door for the 9-7 Giants to beat the New England Patriots and win the Super Bowl. (In other words, a NFL version of the 83-79 St. Louis Cardinals winning the … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers 2012 preseason schedule; erase sour 2011 memories
Green Bay Packers raising ticket prices next season
The Green Bay Packers today announced a price increase on tickets for the 2012 season. The increase will range from $3 to $5, depending on the section. Invoices sent to season-ticket holders included a letter from Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy discussing the increase. “For the Packers, ticket revenue continues be an important component of our ability to remain … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers raising ticket prices next season
Green Bay Packers Blow Out Detroit Lions in Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl
No absence of storylines from the 2011 "Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl" between the Green Bay Packers an the Detroit Lions. You had: -the Lions failing to live up to expectations/Matt Stafford throwing three picks -Green Bay winning in dominant fashion 27-8, despite playing UGLY football for a half -The Detroit fans getting a petition passed to prevent the crappy, overrated … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Blow Out Detroit Lions in Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl
Packers, Badgers Undefeated, Brewers Dominating NLDS, Cheeseheads on Fire!
Last year, sports fans in America’s Dairyland probably thought things were as good as they could possibly get. But 2011 is looking a whole 'nother level can be reached. You have the #5 Badgers at 5-0, the reigning Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers as one of the NFL’s two undefeated teams (the Detroit Lions are the other), and the Milwaukee Brewers about to eliminate the … [Read more...] about Packers, Badgers Undefeated, Brewers Dominating NLDS, Cheeseheads on Fire!