It's really been a phenomenal season for both the NFC Champion Green Bay Packers defensive unit and their star Left Outside Linebacker Clay Matthews. The second year pro out of USC is really flourishing within Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers' 3-4 system, and the race for NFC Defensive Player of the Year figures to come down to him and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante … [Read more...] about Packers’ Clay Matthews: NFC Defensive Player of the Year?
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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
Green Bay Packers’ Defense A Pleasant Surprise in New York
The Green Bay Packers defied all odds on Sunday by coming out victorious in a hard-fought battle at the New Meadowlands Stadium. Packers' kicker Mason Crosby booted three field goals en route to a 9-0 victory. The New York Jets' defense was good, but not as good as their counterparts in the Packers' defense. The shut-out marked the first time the Packers have held an … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers’ Defense A Pleasant Surprise in New York
Ten reasons why it’s great to be a fan of Wisconsin Badger and Green Bay Packer football
By Jake McCormick It’s a good week to be a fan of Wisconsin professional and collegiate football. After a year and a half of consistent scrutiny surrounding Ted Thompson, Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers, the Packers are headed back to the playoffs and are considered one of the hottest teams in the NFL in a wide open race to the Super Bowl. Throw in all the clichés you … [Read more...] about Ten reasons why it’s great to be a fan of Wisconsin Badger and Green Bay Packer football
Despite play equivalent of pulling teeth, the Packers should get to the playoffs
By Jake McCormick There is a guaranteed difference in competition levels between the Pro and All-Pro difficulty levels in Madden. Anyone who has ever binged on that game (as I currently am) could tell you blowouts are much more common against a terribly average computer. Thankfully, the real life Green Bay Packers have hit a stretch of games against Pro-level teams that has … [Read more...] about Despite play equivalent of pulling teeth, the Packers should get to the playoffs
Green Bay reeks of desperation, an improving defense, and the year 2004
By Jake McCormick Have you ever been disappointed in a 26-0 shutout before last weekend? Better yet, has the Packer offense ever been the lighter fluid doused on your fires of frustration in those seemingly lopsided wins? Lost in Mike McCarthy’s inept playcalling in the red zone, a broken condom of an offensive line, and a lack of a consistent running game is the fact that … [Read more...] about Green Bay reeks of desperation, an improving defense, and the year 2004
Packers-Vikings exchange: No added hype necessary
By Jake McCormick and Andy Weise Depending on where you stand for Monday night’s impending ratings record-setting matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers, you will either be throwing up or cheering by halftime. Or both. This of course will stem from the Monday Night Football announcers breaking John Madden’s streak of constantly mentioning Brett Favre and … [Read more...] about Packers-Vikings exchange: No added hype necessary