It was a rough day for Illinois sports fans on Sunday as they were swept by Wisconsin teams. As if it wasn't enough for the Northwestern basketball team to lose by 32 points to the Wisconsin Badgers, they lost in a heart-breaker 21-14 to division-rival Green Bay Packers. The latter loss is assuredly the toughest to swallow as it ends the Bears' season and the chance to play in … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler’s Toughness in Question after Injury and Loss to Packers
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Packers Stun Bears En Route to Super Bowl
Similar to the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears ugly match-up in week 17, someone had to win the NFC Championship. After three quarters of stifling defense and a riveting fourth quarter, the Packers edged out the Bears 21-14 to become the second-ever #6 seed to make the Super Bowl. Super Bowl XLV will mark the Packers fifth overall appearance in the biggest game of them … [Read more...] about Packers Stun Bears En Route to Super Bowl
Badgers Destroy ‘Cats; Wisconsin Crushes Chicago in 1st Part of Sun Doubleheader
As extremely lopsided as the college football meeting was between these teams, the Northwestern vs. Wisconsin college basketball contest was even more one-sided. As you might have heard, there is a "little football game" between the two NFL franchises overlapping the Badgers and Wildcats fan bases. In fact, this game was even moved up a half hour to accommodate those wishing … [Read more...] about Badgers Destroy ‘Cats; Wisconsin Crushes Chicago in 1st Part of Sun Doubleheader
Packers-Bears NFC Championship Game Destined to be Close
The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have faced off against each other 181 times, but Sunday's NFC Championship matchup will be the biggest meeting to date. This will be only the second time ever that the two have played each other in the playoffs, and the first time they've met in the NFC Championship. This year, the Packers and Bears have split their head-to-head … [Read more...] about Packers-Bears NFC Championship Game Destined to be Close
Northwestern-Wisconsin Moved up to Accommodate Bears-Packers
Northwestern and Wisconsin, in conjunction with the Big Ten Conference, have announced that the tipoff for Sunday's college basketball game at Welsh-Ryan Arena has been moved up to 11:30 a.m. The matchup is being televised by Big Ten Network. The change has been made to accommodate fans and to avoid conflict with the NFL NFC Championship Game between the Green Bay Packers … [Read more...] about Northwestern-Wisconsin Moved up to Accommodate Bears-Packers
Bears Jay Cutler Impresses in His First NFL Playoff Game
Many, including myself, thought Jay Cutler would struggle on Sunday. Can you blame us? He was playing a team that sacked him six times back in Week 6. Sure, teams evolve as the season progresses, but pass protection has been an issue for the Bears all year long. Chicago gave up a total of 52 sacks on the year, most in the NFL. Plus, Cutler's last playoff game was against … [Read more...] about Bears Jay Cutler Impresses in His First NFL Playoff Game
Packers Upset Eagles With a Stark Surprise
There's only one thing that can make Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense even more dangerous than they already are and that's a formidable running game. On Sunday, rookie running back James Starks gave the team just that when he ran 23 times for a rookie-record 123 yards to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 21-16 upset of the Philadelphia Eagles. Who needs home-field … [Read more...] about Packers Upset Eagles With a Stark Surprise
Previewing Packers and Eagles Wild-Card Match-Up
The Green Bay Packers will kick off the playoffs in the same way they started the regular season and that's at Lincoln Financial Field against the Philadelphia Eagles. Sunday's game should shape up to be a epic battle between two of the best teams in the last decade as the Packers (10-6) and Eagles (10-6) are the only two teams in the NFC to make the playoffs in three of the … [Read more...] about Previewing Packers and Eagles Wild-Card Match-Up
Green Bay Packers Narrowly Defeat Bears to Make the Playoffs
The Green Bay Packers ended up on the right side of a defensive struggle Sunday afternoon when they edged out the Chicago Bears 10-3. The game was a must-win as it propelled the team to the NFC's second and final wild-card berth. The Packers will meet the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, January 9th at 3:30 PM CT. By: Nick Grays … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Narrowly Defeat Bears to Make the Playoffs
Analysis of the Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl Selections
For the first time since 2007, the Packers have five Pro-Bowlers. Taking the trip to Hawaii in late January are S Nick Collins, LB Clay Matthews, CB Charles Woodson, WR Greg Jennings and LT Chad Clifton. In addition to the five spots on the starting roster, QB Aaron Rodgers and CB Tramon Williams are first alternates. I'm not really sure what the voters were thinking because … [Read more...] about Analysis of the Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl Selections