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NFC North: Best Division in the NFL? Yeah Probably

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Our good friends (and web traffic ranking twins) over at Real Clear Sports have a wonderful feature where they average all the major power rankings for the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB each week. They accumulate and average the rankings from 8 major media power rankings and the findings show that the Upper Midwest is ruling football right now. Yes, it's just week one, and power … [Read more...] about NFC North: Best Division in the NFL? Yeah Probably

Packers Offense Shines in 42-34 Win over the Saints

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The Green Bay Packers opened the 2011 season with a 42-34 win over the New Orleans Saints in a game that has fantasy owners jumping with joy. Aaron Rodgers showed no signs of slowing down from the Super Bowl season as he completed 27 of his 35 passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns. Highlighting the Packers dominating offense was rookie wideout Randall Cobb who scored … [Read more...] about Packers Offense Shines in 42-34 Win over the Saints

Full, Updated List of Ohio State Buckeyes in the NFL

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Former Ohio State Buckeyes playing in the National Football League this season will number 37 when your peruse the 53-man opening day rosters. The 2011 NFL season gets under way tonight when the Green Bay Packers hosts New Orleans in a game that will feature four former Buckeyes: A.J. Hawk and Ryan Pickett will suit up for the defending Super Bowl champions and Malcolm Jenkins … [Read more...] about Full, Updated List of Ohio State Buckeyes in the NFL

Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: Football is Back!

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We endured an offseason consisting of men in suits walking in and out of buildings. We endured a three-month stretch when the work “lockout” might as well have been preceded by a four-letter word. But courtrooms, politics, and league lawyers are now a thing of the past. Because ladies and gentleman, we’re finally here! The start of the NFL season is here! … [Read more...] about Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: Football is Back!

Green Bay Packers Ryan Grant and James Starks; Who to Trust in Fantasy?

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The Green Bay Packers running backs coach, Jerry Fontenot, dropped a bomb earlier this week when he alluded that one of their goals was to evenly disperse the amount of carries between veteran Ryan Grant and youngster James Starks. For fantasy fans, it's hard to stomach that the Packers will now change to what has become an epidemic in the NFL, the halfback platoon. As a … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Ryan Grant and James Starks; Who to Trust in Fantasy?

Green Bay Packers 2011 Season Preview: Courtesy of SI

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This week’s Sports Illustrated is the annual NFL preview issue, which hits newsstands tomorrow. They have six regional covers and Clay Matthews is on one of them.  Excerpted is their Green Bay Packers preview article which highlights TE Jermichael Finley as a player who is poised to have a huge season coming off an injury in 2010. Finley tells SI’s Peter King, “All I’ve shown … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers 2011 Season Preview: Courtesy of SI

Packers Aaron Rodgers Sports Wild Wild West Cowboy Mustache

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When you're the Super Bowl MVP, I guess you can dress and monitor your facial hair in any manner that you deem fit. Yes, being top dog in the NFL, and "the man" at the most high profile position in all of sports afford you a ton of social capital. That's the only explanation I have for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and his handle bar mustache. Take a look at … [Read more...] about Packers Aaron Rodgers Sports Wild Wild West Cowboy Mustache

Packers Nip the Colts 24-21; Preseason Notes and Links

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The Green Bay Packers played their starters for an entire half en route to a 24-21 win over the Indianapolis Colts to improve to 2-1 in the preseason. Even though Aaron Rodgers and company had a crisp half, it was third-stringer Graham Harrell who led the Pack to a last minute victory on Friday. Follow the jump to see what's being said about the Super Bowl Champions in … [Read more...] about Packers Nip the Colts 24-21; Preseason Notes and Links

Former Patriots, Saints, Seahawks FB Heath Evans Retires, Joins NFL Network

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Veteran NFL fullback Heath Evans is done lacing 'em up on Sundays. This fall he'll move to a more relaxing gig in the broadcast booth, joining the NFL Network as an in-studio analyst and reporter. The 32-year-old Evans spent the last two seasons with the New Orleans Saints, including the 2009 Super Bowl championship season, after playing four years with the New England … [Read more...] about Former Patriots, Saints, Seahawks FB Heath Evans Retires, Joins NFL Network