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Green Bay Packers Blow Out Detroit Lions in Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl

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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

Detroit Lions Game Ball to Matthew Stafford

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This could have been a look-ahead contest for the Detroit Lions. The Thanksgiving game is always the biggest one on their schedule because it puts them on the national stage with nothing else available for the sports fan. This holiday is even better for gluttonous fans because it is finally relevant to the NFC North and has playoff implications. The Detroit players didn’t … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Game Ball to Matthew Stafford

Herman Cain Embarasses Himself in Milwaukee, Visits Packers Fans (Video)

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I've always said this is a sports news blog, not a current events blog. However, when Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain stopped in Milwaukee to do a media session with Journal-Sentinel reporters, and later visit with Green Bay Packers fans prior to their Monday night match-up with the Minnesota Vikings, Cain entered my Midwestern world and made himself a sports … [Read more...] about Herman Cain Embarasses Himself in Milwaukee, Visits Packers Fans (Video)

Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB

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It’s the second week of bye weeks, but this one likely hurts fantasy owners more than last week. The likes of Chris Johnson, Ryan Mathews and Philip Rivers will all be on your fantasy bench this week, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of quality options. There are a few runners who will impress this week and are still available on waiver wires, and a couple passers who … [Read more...] about Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB

Packers, Badgers Undefeated, Brewers Dominating NLDS, Cheeseheads on Fire!

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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!

Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: Put up or shut up

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We’re three weeks into the fantasy football season and the surprises just keep on coming. Cam Newton and Matthew Stafford are top-10 fantasy quarterbacks. Coe College alum Fred Jackson is the third best fantasy back. And how about Scott Chandler, who had one catch before this year, picking up four scores in the first three weeks. But much like business, it’s not what you did … [Read more...] about Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: Put up or shut up

Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings: The Injury Bug Bites

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It shouldn’t surprise any of us. In a game as violent as football, injuries are bound to happen. Top-5 pick Jamaal Charles is out for season. Miles Austin is out until October 16th. Let’s not even get started on Peyton Manning.  Much like their professional counterparts, fantasy owners need to find ways to fill the void left by their injured players. Included in this week’s … [Read more...] about Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings: The Injury Bug Bites

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