NFL Notebook: Anderson an anchor on sinking Browns Nov 1, 2009
Minnesota's visit to Green Bay (with Brett Favre in tow) is of biblical proportions. Joel Fleischman started the Web site, "JudasFavre.com" several weeks ago in response to the Packers legend signing with the Vikings. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Smith: Aglow amid harvest season Oct 31, 2009
One fall, I had an occasion to travel to Green Bay, Wis. at the height of the Halloween season. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Changing times: NCAA approves new recruiting rules, construction project, search committee Oct 30, 2009
How will Brett Favre perform in Green Bay. He'll have a huge game. (FOX61, CT)
Stecker predicts 'crazy' scene for Falcons-Saints Oct 29, 2009
Stecker worked out for the Falcons last week and said he had a tryout scheduled with Green Bay before he signed with Atlanta ... "Every time we play Atlanta it's always an extra emphasis on the little things. At the beginning of the week we always talk about 'It's the Atlanta Falcons.'"It's kind of like how Green Bay and Chicago play. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Newest Falcon says game will be 'crazy' Oct 29, 2009
"Every time we play Atlanta it's always an extra emphasis on the little things. At the beginning of the week we always talk about 'It's the Atlanta Falcons.' "It's kind of like how Green Bay and Chicago play. It's something that if you only have one win or two wins in the year, when I was with the Saints you wanted it to be against Atlanta. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rebels cross country team advances to state Oct 29, 2009
With a second place finish, Laona/Wabenos girls cross country team qualified for the state meet Saturday at the Division 3 competition at Colburn Park in the Green Bay East/West sectional. Megan Tarlton crossed the finish line third followed by Miranda Tarlton in sixth to lead the Rebels. (Forest Republican, WI)
Panthers Travel North For Chancellor's Cup Showdown With Green Bay Oct 28, 2009
Game 16: Chancellor's Cup Match Milwaukee Panthers (3-10-2, 2-3-2) vs. Green Bay Phoenix (11-2-2, 4-2-0) Aldo Santaga Stadium Green Bay, Wis ... Milwaukee will travel north to Green Bay Friday, taking on the Phoenix in a 7 p.m. match set to be televised by Time Warner Cable ... The Panthers leads the series, 23-12-3, and have won eight of the last 10 meetings, including a thrilling 1-0 win up at Green Bay two years ago. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Landing In London: Pats Prepare For Tampa Bay Oct 27, 2009
" Success vs The NFC--The Patriots will look to continue their success against NFC teams Sunday when they play Tampa Bay. Since 2001, they're 29-4 against foes from the opposite conference, 32-5 including postseason play (three Super Bowl wins and one loss). In that same stretch, they've gone 4-0 in a single season against the NFC four times, including each of the last three seasons.Unfamiliar Foes--Playing Tampa Bay is a rare occurrence for the Patriots. In fact, the two teams have met just six... (PatriotsInsider.com)
Where NFL shouldn't go; Benson's revenge Oct 27, 2009
And Brett Favre isn't saying much about his return to Green Bay ... How long do you think it will take before fans in London resemble anything like the fans in Green Bay and Pittsburgh. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Griese's Montoya comment crosses line Oct 26, 2009
The NFL Network's on next week returning to Green Bay to play the Packers "it's going to be like the Beatles on ." Except, um, Favre has already been on national TV a few times. NBC's told owner that Jones has "the largest high-def TV in the world" at his stadium, then asked him whether he has a big set at home. (USA Today -- Sports)
The flip of a coin: How Y.A. Tittle became a 49er Oct 25, 2009
With San Francisco, Green Bay, and Washington all having the same dismal 3-9 record the year before, a coin was flipped to determine which club would pick next. The coin was tossed into the air, and 49ers general manager Lou "Lucky Lou" Spadia called out "Heads!". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Vikings 16-game run not without flaws Oct 23, 2009
After playing the Steelers, the Vikings will travel to Green Bay next week before having their bye. If the Vikings come out of this current three-game stretch, which began with the Ravens, with a 2-1 record they will be in great shape heading into the bye and then a three-game home stand. (VikingUpdate.com)
Bucknell Men's Soccer Hosts Penn State Wednesday, Game to Air on Bison Vision Oct 21, 2009
Green Bay 16 San Diego 16 5. UC Santa Barbara 15 6. (Bucknellbison.com)
Hagen Named Soccer America Player Of The Week Oct 21, 2009
The Panthers travel to Green Bay to take on the Phoenix. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Aldo Santaga Stadium. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Panthers Claim 10th-Straight Horizon League Championship Oct 19, 2009
They travel to Green Bay to take on the Phoenix Friday night at Aldo Santaga Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.. (Uwmpanthers.com)
National Briefs Oct 18, 2009
Wisconsin priest auctions family silver for homeless GREEN BAY, Wis ... The proceeds benefit the St. John's the Evangelist Church shelter in Green Bay. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Cooler temperatures are a relief for local troops in Iraq Oct 17, 2009
The noon kickoff in Green Bay will occur at 8 p.m. Iraq time, but soldiers in Iraq are accustomed to unusual football-watching times after a couple of 3:30 a.m. games, Donovan said. On the menu in Madison will be the standard tailgate fare, donated by sponsors from around the state. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Bucknell Men's Soccer Totes Five-Game Winning Streak to West Point on Saturday Oct 17, 2009
The others are No. 1 Akron (12-0), No. 8 Monmouth (11-0-1), No. 3 UC Santa Barbara (10-2-1), Green Bay (10-1-2) and Maryland-Baltimore County (10-2). The Bison, who are currently ranked third in the NSCAA Mid-Atlantic Region poll, are looking to reach 11 wins for the seventh time in program history. (Bucknellbison.com)
Norwood Named Rotary Lombardi Semifinalist Oct 15, 2009
Former Green Bay Packers standouts Bart Starr and Jerry Kramer will participate in the 2009 Rotary Lombardi Award ceremonies as will Vince Lombardi Jr., the son of the award's namesake. The voters for the Rotary Lombardi Award consist of all head coaches of NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams, all of the former winners and finalists of the Rotary Lombardi Award, and selected members of the media. (Uscsports.com)
Six Inducted Into UMass Hall On Friday Night Oct 12, 2009
McLaughlin went on to play six seasons in the National Football League with the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers from 1979-84. He was a Special Teams Captain for the Giants. (Umassathletics.com)
* NFL: Feagles, Lechler showcase distinct styles of punting Oct 12, 2009
The greatest push toward the rugby kick might have come in 1994 when Mike Holmgren, coaching Green Bay at the time, gave Craig Hentrich a hard time for having trouble controlling the distance of his punts. It was Hentrichs first year in the NFL.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Buoyed by 4-0 start, how high can Brett Favre, Vikings climb? Oct 7, 2009
Yet against Green Bay, the Vikings allowed 384 passing yards by Favre's successor, , even though they sacked him eight times, intercepted him for the first time this season and tackled him in the end zone for a safety ... Then on Nov. 1, they travel to Green Bay, where all the hype about Favre vs. his former team will revived ... That next match-up with Green Bay will have the added dimension of taking place at Lambeau Field. (USA Today -- Sports)
Butler Visits Loyola For Horizon League Match Oct 6, 2009
Butler (6-1-0) opened the Horizon League slate with back-to-back victories at home over Milwaukee, 1-0, and Green Bay, 2-1 ... Two days later, it was a pair of freshmen stepping into feature roles for the Bulldogs against previously unbeaten Green Bay ... Then, after Green Bay tied the match in the final 10 minutes, freshman Julian Cardona scored the game-winner with 3:55 left after taking a cross from VondenBenken. (Butlersports.com)
7 Points: Not Rodgers vs. Favre Oct 4, 2009
2-percent third-down conversion rate, that combination could be deadly for Green Bay. But if the Packers can minimize Peterson's impact and truly turns this into a Favre versus Rodgers contest, I like their chances even as a road team. (PackerReport.com)
7 Points: A Little Face Time For Brady Oct 4, 2009
" This season, Folk's kicks mean more than ever. He's become a spokesperson for the Children's Tumor Foundation, a cause that's very personal to him and his family since he has a 14-year-old cousin with neurofibromatosis, a disease that causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body. Folk is donating money to the foundation for every extra point and field goal that he makes. You can learn more about his "Kick for a Cure" campaign and join him in supporting research for a cure . Point 5:... (BearReport.com)
Roundup: Parker unlikely to play; Hasselbeck 'very doubtful' Oct 3, 2009
Bulger hurt his right shoulder in the first quarter of last week's 36-17 loss to Green Bay. Boller came in and threw two touchdown passes, but the comeback fizzled in the second half. (USA Today -- Sports)
NFLs top 10 tailgating towns Oct 3, 2009
David Stluka / Associated PressThe entire town of Green Bay tailgates, and the rest of America is welcome to join them theyll make room for you, in their lots and fields ... For that, look to Lembeau Field, in Green Bay, where one of the great civic migrations of this country occurs, as nearly all the citizens of Green Bay get as close to Lembeau Field as they can or simply tailgate in their front yards in the communities nearby. (MSNBC -- Travel)
FALCONS: Beating the Bye Week Blues Oct 3, 2009
Baltimore at New England figures to be the game of the week, followed by a great Monday Nighter with Green Bay at Minnesota. Now, at least we have a plan to hold off the Bye Week Blues. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Softball Announces 2010 Schedule Oct 1, 2009
The lone homestand of the season when Valparaiso (Apr 17-18) and Green Bay (Apr. 21-22) visit UIC before the squad returns to the road for series at Younsgtown State (Apr. (Uicflames.com)
VikingBuzz BLOG Oct 1, 2009
Quarterback is one of four Vikings who will use pink equipment during Monday's game against Green Bay at the Metrodome. and are the others. (VikingUpdate.com)
On the Road Again Sep 30, 2009
Meister was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after her performance at the Green Bay Classic (Sept. 4-5). (Hawkeyesports.com)
UGA looks to continue nonconference tradition Sep 26, 2009
It would be like an NFL playoff game in Green Bay. " What's the rest of the SEC doing? ; Alabama: Virginia Tech, Florida International, North Texas, Chattanooga. ; Arkansas: Missouri State, Texas A&M, Eastern Michigan, Troy. ; Auburn: Louisiana Tech, West Virginia, Ball State, Furman. ; Florida: Charleston Southern, Troy, Florida International, Florida State. ; Georgia: Oklahoma State, Arizona State, Tennessee Tech, Georgia Tech. ; Kentucky: Miami (Ohio), Louisville, Louisiana-Monroe, Eastern... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Popple River News: Colorama will soon be here Sep 25, 2009
Green Bay and La Crosse report just green tomatoes thus far. Now I dont feel so bad that we dont have any except the small snacking kind. (Forest Republican, WI)
Soccer Opens Conference Play This Weekend Sep 25, 2009
Last weekend, Eastern lost to Illinois State on the road, 2-0, and drew even with Green Bay at home with a 2-2 score. In the tie against Green Bay, EIU took the early lead with a goal from Rachel Hamilton as she put in the long shot from 30 yards out ... Green Bay then took the lead right back after scoring two goals of their own. (Gosoutheast.com)
Notebook: Clifton Out Until Bye Sep 24, 2009
Lang was a left tackle at Eastern Michigan but has played primarily at guard and right tackle in Green Bay ... Brown, the standout center signed from Baltimore in free agency, sprained a knee at Washington on Sunday but vows to play against Green Bay. (PackerReport.com)
Sheriff: Suspect says God led him to Jewel's ranch Sep 23, 2009
Townsend, a town of about 1,000 people, is about 80 miles northwest of Green Bay. According to Oconto County Circuit Court online records in Wisconsin, Citizens Bank foreclosed on property Kozelka owned in November and a sheriff's sale was conducted in August. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Hawkeyes Open Big Ten Season on BTN Sep 23, 2009
Meister was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after her performance at the Green Bay Classic (Sept ... Country Inn and Suites Green Bay Classic S (Tournament MVP) OH Aimee Huffman. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Wisconsin reinvents itself as brewpub heaven Sep 22, 2009
Breweries and brewpubs in the state include Capital Brewery in Middleton near Madison, Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. in Chippewa Falls in northwestern Wisconsin, Hinterland Brewery in Green Bay and Central Waters Brewing Co. in Amherst in the central Wisconsin ... WISCONSIN'S CRAFT BREWERIES: Go to and click on "Touring Wisconsin's Craft Breweries" for a video guide; a southern itinerary including Milwaukee, Madison, New Glarus and Mineral Point; and a northern... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Seahawks' Hasselbeck breaks rib Sep 22, 2009
Rams offensive tackle Jason Smith, the second overall pick in this year s draft, sprained his left knee and will be listed as doubtful for Sunday s home game against Green Bay ... Green Bay is scheduled to play at Minnesota Monday night, Oct. 5, pitting Brett Favre against his old team in front of a national TV audience. (Boston Globe)
Stopping Bear rush key to 2-0 start Sep 21, 2009
The Bears active, penetrating defensive line controlled the Packers last week in Green Bay, only to suffer the same last-minute fate as the Titans. Very, very similar, Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said when asked to compare the Bears and Titans along the defensive front. (SteelCitySports.com)
* Bears, Steelers clash without biggest stars Sep 20, 2009
Urlacher underwent season-ending surgery this week after dislocating his right wrist in the season-opening 21-15 loss at Green Bay ... Also today, its New England at the New York Jets; Arizona at Jacksonville; Seattle at San Francisco; Minnesota at Detroit; Houston at Tennessee; Carolina at Atlanta; Cincinnati at Green Bay; Oakland at Kansas City; Cleveland at Denver; Tampa Bay at Buffalo; and St Louis at Washington. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Gamecocks Set for FAU Saturday Sep 19, 2009
(5th round, Green Bay). (7th round, Carolina). (Uscsports.com)
No. 12 Santa Clara Travels To Stanford For Nike... Sep 17, 2009
SCOUTING WISCONSIN The Badgers are 4-2-1 overall, having defeated regional opponents Green Bay, Northern Illinois, North Dakota State, and DePaul, while falling 3-0 to Notre Dame in their opening game of the season. Alev Kelter leads in scoring with two goals, as Wisconsin has only managed to find the net five times this season. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Irish To Open BIG EAST Slate This Weekend With Two-Game Road Trip Sep 17, 2009
the Blue Demons opened the campaign with losses to Drake (2-0) and Green Bay (2-1). DePaul is averaging 2. (Und.com)
Local hoping for luck at FLW finals Sep 16, 2009
The Wisconsin division had events at Lake Winnebago near Oshkosh, Lake Petenwell near Arkdale and Green Bay off of Oconto. The Minnesota division had events Lake Bemidji, Leech Lake in Walker, Minn. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Men's Tennis Opens Fall Season Sep 16, 2009
Vikings will travel to Indiana Invitational (Csuvikings.com)
Hawkeyes Head East Sep 16, 2009
She added 34 kills and 26 digs en route to making the all-tournament team at the Country Inn and Suites Green Bay Classic, Sept. 4-5. MEISTER EARNS BIG TEN HONORS Junior libero was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after her performance at the Green Bay Classic (Sept. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Let the games begin Sep 13, 2009
Road games against the Browns and Detroit Lions, before returning home to the Metrodome to host the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers, should give the Vikings a leg up on the rest of the North Division ... Their next four games include three road games, including trips to St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Green Bay, with a home game against Baltimore in the mix ... I don't give Green Bay the win because I think the Packers are the better team. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Still The One Sep 10, 2009
I know, most preseasons are meaningless, but Green Bay might have been the exception to the rule this year ... After opening against Aaron Rodgers of Green Bay and drawing Pittsburgh and Ben Roethlisberger in Week 2, we should know plenty early about the state of Chicago's defense. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Titans scramble to cut roster, prep for Steelers Sep 5, 2009
The starters knew they would play very little Thursday night, and they didn't in a 27-13 win over Green Bay, so they've been thinking Pittsburgh for a week already. "We've been focused forward on what the task is at hand, and that's opening up Thursday night and trying to get a win on the road," tight end Alge Crumpler said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bulldogs Hit the Road for the Month of September Sep 5, 2009
Fresno State then followed that wit ha 3-0 sweep over Green Bay ... 29 vs. Green Bay: and -Aug 29 vs. Pacific: No award given. (Gobulldogs.com)
Preview: Turning the Page Sep 4, 2009
" What the Badgers really have been doing all of the 09 fall camp is having accountability. Gone from the team is selfishness, bitterness and lacksidasical effort. During the three weeks of camp, every time a penalty was committed, that player was removed from the field and would run after practice. Quit on a play equals running. Miss an assignment, youre running. Missing too many classes the whole position group takes a jog. One of the things that we have done this year opposed to... (BadgerNation.com)
Cal Hosts Maryland Saturday to Open 2009 Season Sep 1, 2009
- DT: Washington - CB: Oakland - LB: New England David Binn - C: San Diego - LB: Green Bay - QB: St. Louis - DE: Washington - G: Seattle - S: Atlanta - LB: San Diego - LB: Detroit - RB: Seattle - LB: New Orleans - G: Philadelphia - S: Indianapolis Tony Gonzalez - TE: Atlanta - P: Detroit - WR: Tennessee - CB: Indianapolis - WR: Philadelphia - C: Dallas Ryan Longwell - PK: Minnesota - RB: Buffalo - C: Cleveland - DT: Seattle - TE: Seattle - G: New England - CB: Houston - C: Buffalo - QB: Green... (Calbears.com)
Favre: Fitting In With Vikings 'Work In Progress' Aug 28, 2009
-- Thanks to 16 years in the same offensive system at Green Bay, Brett Favre already feels at home with the Minnesota Vikings playbook. His familiarity with the teammates who are running those plays still has a way to go. (KSBW 8, CA)
DEAD IN HYANNIS PORT... Aug 26, 2009
Told by the head coach of the Green Bay Packers that he might have a future as a professional football player, Kennedy quipped that he would instead enter law school then play "another contact sport: politics.". He did just that. (The Drudge Report)
No-frills football: Far-flung Pioneer League offsets travel costs by not offering scholarships Aug 26, 2009
Fox 61 Breaking News. JOEDY McCREARY AP Sports Writer. (FOX61, CT)
Favre Welcomed Heartily In Minnesota Aug 22, 2009
He went 1 for 4 for 4 yards in two series and was welcomed with open arms by a Vikings fan base that used to despise him like no other during his 16 seasons with the rival Green Bay Packers ... The family had been lifelong Packers fans before Favre and Green Bay split last year ... "I can't stand it. He's ruined everything he accomplished in Green Bay. It's sickening to see him in that purple uniform.". (KERO 23, CA)
Transactions Aug 22, 2009
Maybin is expected to sign the deal later today but won't travel with the team for their preseason game in Green Bay this weekend ... 21, 2009 - 11:50 AM ET - TE - Green Bay PackersPackers waived TE Tory Humphrey (broken forearm) with an injury settlement ... He could resurface with another team in October or November, but Green Bay doesn't want him. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Declaration clears the way for state aid (2) Aug 22, 2009
Cirinna said volunteers were preparing for flooding in the Green Bay Levee District as well. Jari Mohs with the Iowa Department of Transportation reports in a press release that flood waters are impacting all modes of transportation in Iowa. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Preseason towel wars as Redskins host Steelers Aug 22, 2009
"In Saturday night's other games, it will be: Carolina at Miami, Detroit at Cleveland, Tampa Bay at Jacksonville, Buffalo at Green Bay, New Orleans at Houston, N.Y. Giants at Chicago, Oakland at San Francisco, San Diego at Arizona, Denver at Seattle.Of course, one difference is that the Redskins are having to resort to a giveaway to reclaim the atmosphere in their own stadium. Steelers fans have always had to buy their towels currently retailing for 7.99 with proceeds going to charity.Told of... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Bruins Aim For Success: 8-win year possible, coach tells crowd Aug 21, 2009
They play us like they re Brett Favre with the Green Bay Packers, Smith said. Last year after they beat us, they lost four of their next six games. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Click to read:Favre Ditches Retirement, Joins Vikings Aug 19, 2009
His red practice jersey was the familiar No. 4, the same number he wore for years with the rival Green Bay Packers ... In Green Bay, the latest news elicited a few shrugs, but little more ... A few months after Favre's tearful goodbye news conference in March 2008, Green Bay traded him to the Jets when he tried to come back, only to learn the Packers were committed to Aaron Rodgers. (CBS News)
Linebacker wants shot at Favre Aug 19, 2009
Green Bay linebacker wants a shot at Favre 081909 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Green Bay linebacker wants a shot at Favre From Wire Reports Wednesday, August 19, 2009 ... But after reciting the preferred company line on Brett Favre 's comeback with the Minnesota Vikings -- they look forward to playing against any good quarterback, they always enjoy the Vikings rivalry, blah, blah, blah -- one of the Green Bay Packers' most playful personalities couldn't help himself. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Cougar Lounge - The Casino Insurance Burden Aug 17, 2009
Places for sane people to avoid in the future are Lexington, Spokane, Richmond, Green Bay, Knoxville, Sacramento, Toledo, St. Louis, Denver and Dayton. Something that would be especially appealing to people in all those cities would be a reality TV show where people offer farm animals in exchange for the hand of a woman for matrimonial purposes - somewhat. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dewitt settles in with UNI Aug 17, 2009
Hopping in his car at 4 a.m., Dewitt left Green Bay and drove five hours to meet Farley. "I just told him I wanted to visit with him about the job," said Dewitt. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
