WISN's Shelby Croft just called me from the road, after finishing her coverage of the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field.
She watched most of the game inside Curly's Pub inside the atrium. For the last two minutes, she went out to the stands.
"After the Giants missed the field goal (right at the end of the game) the fans went nuts," Croft said. "They all thought, 'Hey, we have another chance.'"
The team had one more shot to stay live, but it didn't happen with the Giants scoring first in the sudden death overtime.
"They started leaving immediately," Croft said of the fans that endured a full game and overtime in sub-zero temperatures and wind chills near -24 degrees.
"Some of the people were in sleeping bags and under blankets... it was, all eyes was all you could see," Croft said of the fans in the stands. "Most of the fans were just sad, they thought the team was going to the Super Bowl."
Croft said that most of the Giants fans kept their celebration quiet out of respect. "Many told me just how well treated they were by Packers fans," Croft said.
Coach Mike McCarthy called it a "disappointing loss" but didn't blame the weather conditions when he talked to the assembled press after the game.
"We had a lot of opportunities we didn't take advantage of," McCarthy said.
In two weeks it will be the Giants against New England in the Super Bowl in Arizona.
But last night we saw an exciting game, decided in overtime. It was a great run by the Green and Gold.
Break down the game with the box score here
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Third time makes it through
After watching the NFC Championship in Green Bay, I have to say this was the closest matched game of the playoffs.
The lead changed multiple times, which is a sign of a great effort. There were penalties, there were fumbles, there were interceptions. The winning team is usually the one that takes advantage of turnovers. Both teams had plenty of opportunities ...
Lawrence Tynes made the 47-yard field goal in overtime to take the Giants to the big dance.
Tynes missed two field goals in regulation ... one can only imagine what is going through his head right now. Knowing how the press works, I'm guessing he'll get that question at least 47 times tonight.
It's been a fun ride for a team that I thought would lose half of their games this year before the season started. They played higher than most expectations.
Tonight's news will be the loss for about 20 more minutes. Then, let the Favre speculation begin.
The lead changed multiple times, which is a sign of a great effort. There were penalties, there were fumbles, there were interceptions. The winning team is usually the one that takes advantage of turnovers. Both teams had plenty of opportunities ...
Lawrence Tynes made the 47-yard field goal in overtime to take the Giants to the big dance.
Tynes missed two field goals in regulation ... one can only imagine what is going through his head right now. Knowing how the press works, I'm guessing he'll get that question at least 47 times tonight.
It's been a fun ride for a team that I thought would lose half of their games this year before the season started. They played higher than most expectations.
Tonight's news will be the loss for about 20 more minutes. Then, let the Favre speculation begin.
Season over
Giants are going to the Super Bowl.
It was sudden death overtime. Packers had the chance to drive, but it didn't happen.
23-20.
It was sudden death overtime. Packers had the chance to drive, but it didn't happen.
23-20.
Halftime is a great time to reflect, or at least get some snacks
So, the Pack is up 10-6 over the Giants at the half.
Temperature was at -1 at the beginning of the game, and the wind always makes it cooler. Judging by the amount of times the ball has been blown off the tee, it looks like the wind is making it a bit cooler on the frozen tundra.
Patriots are already in the Super Bowl with the victory over San Diego today. I'm sure my colleagues working at television stations in New England are already making coverage preparations as I'm typing this.
It is a nice, close game going on in Green Bay right now. It will be interesting to see who can get the momentum going first after warming up inside the locker rooms.
Temperature was at -1 at the beginning of the game, and the wind always makes it cooler. Judging by the amount of times the ball has been blown off the tee, it looks like the wind is making it a bit cooler on the frozen tundra.
Patriots are already in the Super Bowl with the victory over San Diego today. I'm sure my colleagues working at television stations in New England are already making coverage preparations as I'm typing this.
It is a nice, close game going on in Green Bay right now. It will be interesting to see who can get the momentum going first after warming up inside the locker rooms.
Cold fans are ready of kick off
Yep, just a few hours before the Pack take on the Giants and Lambeau Field, and the fans are finding ways of staying warm.
Shelby Croft spoke to a few fans wearing whatever they could.
"We saw some deer hunter orange and camouflage," Croft said. "There were people in hunting gear, ski gear ..."
Croft said there were a lot of fires around and everyone tells her that drinking will keep them warm. There were some fans with hot, spiced wines and spiked hot chocolate.
Tonight on WISN TV, you can expect a full coverage of the team win or lose. I know, you all are going to accuse me of being a Giants fan because I mention the fact that the beloved Green and Gold could lose the game.
But this is the NFL, where what may seem impossible could happen on any given Sunday.
Personally, I'm hoping that means San Diego is going to have an incredible game.
You never know...
More to come later.
Shelby Croft spoke to a few fans wearing whatever they could.
"We saw some deer hunter orange and camouflage," Croft said. "There were people in hunting gear, ski gear ..."
Croft said there were a lot of fires around and everyone tells her that drinking will keep them warm. There were some fans with hot, spiced wines and spiked hot chocolate.
Tonight on WISN TV, you can expect a full coverage of the team win or lose. I know, you all are going to accuse me of being a Giants fan because I mention the fact that the beloved Green and Gold could lose the game.
But this is the NFL, where what may seem impossible could happen on any given Sunday.
Personally, I'm hoping that means San Diego is going to have an incredible game.
You never know...
More to come later.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
One day away
Haven't been doing too much of the on-the-field analysis of the match up, mostly because you can find that elsewhere on WISN.com.
Like here:
Brett Favre More Careful, Dangerous Under McCarthy
But what I can share with you is some of the atmosphere and feel around what is going on in and around the game.
Dan Needles got to the atrium to find a packed house Saturday afternoon.
"The place is full, with people taking tours and visiting the pro shop," Needles said.
A Milwaukee radio station was broadcasting live most of the day from there, and the national media has started to show up.
Howie Long, Chris Berman, Joe Buck ... they all are around. Needles has a few new stories to tell about some of the national writers, but we won't get into that.
What I will get into is that we can expect is a different routine tomorrow.
The 5:30 p.m. start for instance.
"I guess they'll treat it like a night game, just a little earlier," Needles said of the players' preparations. "Usually most of these guys are up by 6-7 o'clock. I'm guessing most of them will get here really early and then sit around because they'll be bouncing off the walls ready to play."
A lot will be happening this evening, right about now as I post this.
"The (Giants) players will have some free time tonight to spend with family and friends with dinner, and I'm sure they'll get out there to experience this cold," Needles said. "Then they head back in for some more meetings, so they have just a little time out there."
Needles said the Giants were told to keep quiet about questions in regards to the weather. I can't say I blame the team for setting such a policy. The cold will be a factor in the game.
Temperature in GB right now is is -5.
We'll see what it is like tomorrow.
Like here:
Brett Favre More Careful, Dangerous Under McCarthy
But what I can share with you is some of the atmosphere and feel around what is going on in and around the game.
Dan Needles got to the atrium to find a packed house Saturday afternoon.
"The place is full, with people taking tours and visiting the pro shop," Needles said.
A Milwaukee radio station was broadcasting live most of the day from there, and the national media has started to show up.
Howie Long, Chris Berman, Joe Buck ... they all are around. Needles has a few new stories to tell about some of the national writers, but we won't get into that.
What I will get into is that we can expect is a different routine tomorrow.
The 5:30 p.m. start for instance.
"I guess they'll treat it like a night game, just a little earlier," Needles said of the players' preparations. "Usually most of these guys are up by 6-7 o'clock. I'm guessing most of them will get here really early and then sit around because they'll be bouncing off the walls ready to play."
A lot will be happening this evening, right about now as I post this.
"The (Giants) players will have some free time tonight to spend with family and friends with dinner, and I'm sure they'll get out there to experience this cold," Needles said. "Then they head back in for some more meetings, so they have just a little time out there."
Needles said the Giants were told to keep quiet about questions in regards to the weather. I can't say I blame the team for setting such a policy. The cold will be a factor in the game.
Temperature in GB right now is is -5.
We'll see what it is like tomorrow.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Confidence and leadership
WISN's Dan Needles is in Green Bay today covering all of the angles for the NFC Championship game on Sunday.
In a phone call earlier today, I chatted with Dan on what type of things were going on in the press conferences and the locker room. And what I was trying to get at was more mood and feeling rather than the sound bites you'll hear in the news reports tonight.
"I think they are just very confident," Needles said. "When you get to this level, guys usually want to take center stage and may say some outlandish things. It's just not like that."
Needles said that the players are not trying to make a big deal of it, taking a lead from some of the other veteran players. The Packers are more than happy to talk about the weather and the game, but there wasn't the trash talking like what is taking place in the AFC match up between New England and San Diego.
Giants running back Brandon Jacobs contacted the Pack's Ryan Grant after the Dallas game, saying, "We (New York) are coming out there," Needles told me.
"There wasn't anything else about it," Needles said, meaning there was no animosity or tension between the two friends and former teammates.
Some of the national media was trying to get players to talk about the regular season game between the two teams, about some of the cheap shots taken.
"A.J. Hawk, who was a victim of one of those shots just said, 'Hey, that was a good hit. I probably would have done the same thing,'" Needles said.
When covering professional sports, most of the time the participants are not very professional.
Fan can truly be proud of the Giants and the Packers here. Two days before the game and they are truly professional toward each other.
In a phone call earlier today, I chatted with Dan on what type of things were going on in the press conferences and the locker room. And what I was trying to get at was more mood and feeling rather than the sound bites you'll hear in the news reports tonight.
"I think they are just very confident," Needles said. "When you get to this level, guys usually want to take center stage and may say some outlandish things. It's just not like that."
Needles said that the players are not trying to make a big deal of it, taking a lead from some of the other veteran players. The Packers are more than happy to talk about the weather and the game, but there wasn't the trash talking like what is taking place in the AFC match up between New England and San Diego.
Giants running back Brandon Jacobs contacted the Pack's Ryan Grant after the Dallas game, saying, "We (New York) are coming out there," Needles told me.
"There wasn't anything else about it," Needles said, meaning there was no animosity or tension between the two friends and former teammates.
Some of the national media was trying to get players to talk about the regular season game between the two teams, about some of the cheap shots taken.
"A.J. Hawk, who was a victim of one of those shots just said, 'Hey, that was a good hit. I probably would have done the same thing,'" Needles said.
When covering professional sports, most of the time the participants are not very professional.
Fan can truly be proud of the Giants and the Packers here. Two days before the game and they are truly professional toward each other.
New York media cracks me up sometimes
In Wisconsin, every media source is covering the Packers... makes sense, right?
In New York, it's the same thing. But instead of covering the team there, they like to pick on the Packers.
Here's some of what they are saying:
http://www.wisn.com/sports/15078536/detail.html
In New York, it's the same thing. But instead of covering the team there, they like to pick on the Packers.
Here's some of what they are saying:
http://www.wisn.com/sports/15078536/detail.html
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Speaking of characters ...
Dan Needles just got off the phone with me ... he's covering the press conference and got interviews with some of the players today.
First conversation we talked about was Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, who at the beginning of the year said the team was going to the Super Bowl.
"He believes this is a team of destiny," Needles said.
Needles said that KGB went on about a 5-minute talk on how an event called the Leap of Faith on July 7, 2007, really inspired him.
"He talked about passion and how inspiring the event was on the community and the team and everyone else," Needles said.
KGB pointed to how the Cowboys lost to bring another game to Green Bay, how the event will pour more money into Green Bay, how inspired he was after watching the move "Facing the Giants" which has nothing to do with the New York franchise.
Another character this afternoon was Brady Poppinga, who Needles said is so well spoken and so nice off the field and is probably the most intense on it.
"I was talking to him about the NFL Films, and watching the '61 and '62 championship games, and clips from the '30s and '40s ... and I told him that he has the look that he would fit right in there, slap a leather helmet on him and there he goes," Needles said.
"He told me, 'I take that as a compliment.' As a kid he watched those films and he starting talking with more intensity."
About facing some single-digit temperatures to play Sunday, Poppinga was looking forward to it.
"It's a lot of fun ... you are out there sweating and hot and the cold air feels good," Poppinga told Needles.
Dan will be on the air at 6 and 10 p.m. tonight, where you can catch his talks with the players. Apparently Nick Barnett is sporting a painted on gold mowhawk. That will be fun to see on TV tonight.
The Packers experience
WISN's Shelby Croft is in Green Bay, covering the Packers playoff game and the fan experience that surrounds it.
She was at the Packers Hall of Fame at Lambeau yesterday, her first time there.
"It was incredible. I'm a history buff ... I could literally get lost in there for hours," she said.
She explained that not being from Green Bay, she knew of the Packers obviously, but got to learn more about the stories and how the team came to be.
I asked her about any interesting characters she's met there yet, because believe me, there's a ton of them at Lambeau Field on and off game days.
Shelby told me that one of her stories tonight is on a 68-year-old nun from Manitowoc who has been a fan since she was six years old. She had the chance to be on the field last week as the Captain of the G-Force ... look for that story on WISN-TV Ch. 12 tonight at 10 p.m.
Buyer beware
Tickets are hard to come by, but they are available.
Some tips:
* Only buy them in person from someone
* Use a licensed ticket broker (a little more expensive, but safer)
See more in Brendan Conway's report:
http://www.wisn.com/video/15067876/index.html
Some tips:
* Only buy them in person from someone
* Use a licensed ticket broker (a little more expensive, but safer)
See more in Brendan Conway's report:
http://www.wisn.com/video/15067876/index.html
I'm not like the national media
When covering the Packers, there are pros and cons to being a Wisconsinite.
I've lived in Wisconsin all my life, and it seems (even though I know it is not true) that Brett Favre has been in every Packers game I can remember.
So, I'm used to Brett. I bet, he's used to me too. I'm in that group of people that look familiar because I'm always around, just like many of the engineers and photographers and reporters here at WISN.
But then there's the national media, who only cover Brett when the story is good enough for the rest of the nation. Some like our field commander just fine. Others will be sick of telling Favre stories before Sunday's game kicks off.
Here's a perspective from some of the national media:
http://www.wisn.com/packers/15062213/detail.html
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Man, he's smooth
WISN's Andy Kendeigh is in New York this week covering the Giants and their preparations to play at Lambeau Field on Sunday in the NFC Championship game.
Because WISN is an ABC station, the folks at the network were kind enough to let Andy inside the studios, where he ran into Regis.
See Andy's video here:
http://www.wisn.com/video/15058282/index.html
Regis is a New Yorker and loves his Giants, but he has a lot of respect for the Green and Gold. I can respect that.
Regis, if GB wins, I'll send you some cheese to compliment all of the whining you'll hear in New York.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
The Giant Showdown
Giant is right, for a few reasons.
1. The Packers are playing the Giants.
2. The team has overcome giant obstacles to get this far.
3. Green Bay will have to win this showdown to get to the Super Bowl.
Get ready for the X and O breakdown coming this week.
You think it's too much? We've only begun
Packers - that's the big story this week.
Is there anything else? By Sunday morning all of us should have green and gold pumping through our veins.
Every media source is covering this story, and I offer a couple of reasons for those that think the coverage is too over the top.
1. It's January. Yep, it is cold, overcast, gray and boring. Sure there is a presidential primary tonight, and very compelling and wonderful stories to be told in Mil-town. Truth is media sources (including mine) will cover those things too, it will just seem to pale in comparison to the Packers coverage.
Often the media is accused of only covering the bad things that happen. With the Packers, it gives media a chance to tell good stories about a good thing. It adds a little sunshine to those overcast, gray skies this time of year.
2. Money. Sports has always been a cash cow of an industry if managed right. The Packers, a publicly-owned organization, is a success story off the field - and when the team does well on the field the spotlight shines.
Tickets for Sunday's game, in the end zone, are available starting around $700. The price goes up the closer to the middle of the field the seats are. Hotel rooms, food, gas, clothing ... it all adds up and Green Bay should see millions of dollars spent.
Shoot, the local grocers and sports bar owners will see a nice increase in traffic this week too.
3. Tradition. There's a lot of history with Wisconsin and the Green Bay Packers. This is history in the making and one of the roles media plays is to be the keeper of the record. I don't take the role too lightly as I spew forth my musings here.
You want to make history too? Add your comments to this blog. Historians 100 years from now will have a grand time going through all of this.
Is there anything else? By Sunday morning all of us should have green and gold pumping through our veins.
Every media source is covering this story, and I offer a couple of reasons for those that think the coverage is too over the top.
1. It's January. Yep, it is cold, overcast, gray and boring. Sure there is a presidential primary tonight, and very compelling and wonderful stories to be told in Mil-town. Truth is media sources (including mine) will cover those things too, it will just seem to pale in comparison to the Packers coverage.
Often the media is accused of only covering the bad things that happen. With the Packers, it gives media a chance to tell good stories about a good thing. It adds a little sunshine to those overcast, gray skies this time of year.
2. Money. Sports has always been a cash cow of an industry if managed right. The Packers, a publicly-owned organization, is a success story off the field - and when the team does well on the field the spotlight shines.
Tickets for Sunday's game, in the end zone, are available starting around $700. The price goes up the closer to the middle of the field the seats are. Hotel rooms, food, gas, clothing ... it all adds up and Green Bay should see millions of dollars spent.
Shoot, the local grocers and sports bar owners will see a nice increase in traffic this week too.
3. Tradition. There's a lot of history with Wisconsin and the Green Bay Packers. This is history in the making and one of the roles media plays is to be the keeper of the record. I don't take the role too lightly as I spew forth my musings here.
You want to make history too? Add your comments to this blog. Historians 100 years from now will have a grand time going through all of this.
Big game means big money
WISN reporter Mike Anderson talks to some Green Bay folks about the impact of a home playoff game:
http://www.wisn.com/video/15049325/index.html
Hotel stays, food, gas ... the costs add up and Wisconsin businesses benefit from the injection of new cash.
Speaking of cash, Kent Wainscott checked into the availability of tickets, you can catch his video report on WISN.com too.
Kent says that for the price of the ticket, you may be able to get a new television set.
Call me crazy, and I realize seeing a Packers game in person is a once-in-a-lifetime event for most people, but shelling out hundreds of dollars for it is a bit much.
Perspective is so often lost when fan-demonium kicks in.
Maybe I just want the new TV to catch all of my Packers highlights in HD.
http://www.wisn.com/video/15049325/index.html
Hotel stays, food, gas ... the costs add up and Wisconsin businesses benefit from the injection of new cash.
Speaking of cash, Kent Wainscott checked into the availability of tickets, you can catch his video report on WISN.com too.
Kent says that for the price of the ticket, you may be able to get a new television set.
Call me crazy, and I realize seeing a Packers game in person is a once-in-a-lifetime event for most people, but shelling out hundreds of dollars for it is a bit much.
Perspective is so often lost when fan-demonium kicks in.
Maybe I just want the new TV to catch all of my Packers highlights in HD.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Tune into this one
What do you do when you are in a band and a Packers fan?
David, a viewer and WISN.com reader, sent me this link today:
http://www.MySpace.com/DaWurstBand
It's a link to Da Wurst Band's MySpace page.
There, you can hear the song "Packer Drinkin' Song"
They pick on the Giants and boost the Green and Gold.
Sing along, drink along... take your pick.
David, a viewer and WISN.com reader, sent me this link today:
http://www.MySpace.com/DaWurstBand
It's a link to Da Wurst Band's MySpace page.
There, you can hear the song "Packer Drinkin' Song"
They pick on the Giants and boost the Green and Gold.
Sing along, drink along... take your pick.
A bitter end
Dejected. Looking for answers.
That's the feeling in Dallas this morning.
Just one look at Jerry Jones after the end of the Cowboys' loss to the Giants told the story.
At least I thought so.
Our friends at the Houston Chroncile posted this report on the game:
The Associated Press says that quarterback Tony Romo will get the blame, but not from Terrell Owens.
From the report: Owens, who made good on his vow to return from a high ankle sprain sustained three weeks ago, cried behind dark sunglasses with a quivering bottom lip while declaring, "You can point the finger at him, you can talk about the vacation, and if you do that, it's really unfair. That's my teammate. ... We lost as a team."
Here, Dallas Morning News writer Tim Cowlishaw searches for answers:
He says Romo was o.k. when the team needed him to be great.
Was girlfriend Jessica Simpson to blame for the Wisconsin native's performance in the playoff game? Or was that just a cheap shot so I could run Jessica's picture from The Associated Press in this blog?
Rally cap goes a long way
In the first quarter of Saturday's game, the Packers fell to a 14-0 deficit to the Seahawks.
If it was a baseball game, the players and the fans would have turned their hats inside-out, a sign of making the push to rally back to win the game.
Did you do anything different, do your part to help Green Bay turn the game around?
If it was a baseball game, the players and the fans would have turned their hats inside-out, a sign of making the push to rally back to win the game.
Did you do anything different, do your part to help Green Bay turn the game around?
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Now it gets interesting
Back to Lambeau we go.
The Giants just got done beating the Cowboys in Dallas. An upset.
Packers fans couldn't be happier, as the NFC Championship will come to Green Bay.
Check out WISN.com for reports as we start covering the next round.
New England will play San Diego in the AFC Championship game, that will be interesting to watch as well.
The Giants just got done beating the Cowboys in Dallas. An upset.
Packers fans couldn't be happier, as the NFC Championship will come to Green Bay.
Check out WISN.com for reports as we start covering the next round.
New England will play San Diego in the AFC Championship game, that will be interesting to watch as well.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Tell us what you think
Who do you think the Packers will face next, the Cowboys or the Giants?
Leave your thoughts here in the comments below.
Read more at WISN.com here:
http://www.wisn.com/sports/15037127/detail.html
Leave your thoughts here in the comments below.
Read more at WISN.com here:
http://www.wisn.com/sports/15037127/detail.html
Redemption
WISN's Andy Kendeigh had high praise for Packers running back Ryan Grant.
"With two fumbles in the first 1:09 of the game, and then to bounce back ... he scored twice and set rushing records," Kendeigh said.
The Packers battled back from a 14-0 deficit and went on to win 42-20.
Kendeigh has been covering the Packers since 1993, and the past nine years with WISN.
"This has been the most snow I've seen at a game since I've covered the team," Kendeigh said. "They had guys shoveling the field to clear the lines during plays."
Grounds crew members even brought out a tractor with brushes on it to clear areas of the field.
All eyes will be on tomorrow's game at Dallas to see who the Packers will face for the NFC Championship game.
Coverage is live from Lambeau on WISN-TV Ch. 12 right now.
More coverage also will come tonight at 10 p.m.
WISN.com will bring you more as Wisconsin's team awaits its next opponent.
"With two fumbles in the first 1:09 of the game, and then to bounce back ... he scored twice and set rushing records," Kendeigh said.
The Packers battled back from a 14-0 deficit and went on to win 42-20.
Kendeigh has been covering the Packers since 1993, and the past nine years with WISN.
"This has been the most snow I've seen at a game since I've covered the team," Kendeigh said. "They had guys shoveling the field to clear the lines during plays."
Grounds crew members even brought out a tractor with brushes on it to clear areas of the field.
All eyes will be on tomorrow's game at Dallas to see who the Packers will face for the NFC Championship game.
Coverage is live from Lambeau on WISN-TV Ch. 12 right now.
More coverage also will come tonight at 10 p.m.
WISN.com will bring you more as Wisconsin's team awaits its next opponent.
Well, how about that?
Packers move on to play the winner of tomorrow's Cowboys and Giants game.
Green Bay handedly beat the Seahawks, battling back from a 14-0 deficit.
Green Bay handedly beat the Seahawks, battling back from a 14-0 deficit.
Weathering the storm
Just got off the phone with WISN's Andy Kendeigh, who is at Lambeau. As we were talking, crews were getting out the brooms to help clear the snow to reveal the lines on the field.
"Lambeau looks like a snow globe right now," Kendeigh said.
"Bubba Franks (tight end for the Pack) just lunged for a first down and the Packers are challenging ... I think it is hard to tell because of the snow."
Kendeigh said that the largest crowd for a Packers game at 72,168, is in for a good one with more action in the first 9-10 minutes than usual for a game.
With the Seahawks capitalizing on two fumbles for scores, the Pack struck back to cut the lead in half.
"It's going to be some game. It's fun," Kendeigh said.
Go to WISN-TV for Big 12 Sports coverage right after the game, and stay here online at WISN.com as we cover what happens next for the Packers.
On the way
Just shortly after kickoff between the Packers and the Seahawks. Temperature is right around 31 and a dusting of snow falling.
I say dusting because we are in Wisconsin. We are used to a bit of snow this time of year, and judging by the players, they are too. Most of the Pack isn't wearingt he bundled up uniforms like they could in extreme cold.
The fans on the other hand, they are always bundled up to where they need to be, there's as much deer-hunter orange in the crowd as the standard team colors.
I say dusting because we are in Wisconsin. We are used to a bit of snow this time of year, and judging by the players, they are too. Most of the Pack isn't wearingt he bundled up uniforms like they could in extreme cold.
The fans on the other hand, they are always bundled up to where they need to be, there's as much deer-hunter orange in the crowd as the standard team colors.
Taking the trek up north
I drove last night from Milwaukee to Appleton on U.S. 41/45. Traffic wasn't as thick as I thought it would be on the way to this city about a half hour south of Green Bay.
Appleton is where the opposing team stays when they come to play the Packers.
So the Seahawks are probably eating breakfast and attending team meetings at the Radisson Paper Valley hotel on College Avenue as I post this.
They will travel by bus to Lambeau later this morning to get ready for the 3:30 p.m. kickoff.
I imagine the traffic on U.S. 41/45 is a bit thicker today, and I'm sure it is the same on I-43 as fans throughout the state converge on the parking lots surrounding the stadium.
We'll check in a bit later with the WISN crew at the stadium in the early afternoon ... I'm guessing the brats are on the grill right now, I can practically smell them.
Appleton is where the opposing team stays when they come to play the Packers.
So the Seahawks are probably eating breakfast and attending team meetings at the Radisson Paper Valley hotel on College Avenue as I post this.
They will travel by bus to Lambeau later this morning to get ready for the 3:30 p.m. kickoff.
I imagine the traffic on U.S. 41/45 is a bit thicker today, and I'm sure it is the same on I-43 as fans throughout the state converge on the parking lots surrounding the stadium.
We'll check in a bit later with the WISN crew at the stadium in the early afternoon ... I'm guessing the brats are on the grill right now, I can practically smell them.
Friday, January 11, 2008
I'm just quoting AP who quoted the coach
Here's the latest report on the players from The Associated Press.
McCarthy pronounces Packers 'healthy as hell'
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy
would prefer to keep the Seattle Seahawks guessing at who they
might see at certain positions tomorrow.
So he's proclaimed his team "healthy as hell" and "ready to
go."
One day after filing their shortest injury report of the season
(6 players) the Packers added linebacker Nick Barnett and defensive
lineman Corey Williams to the injury list yesterday.
McCarthy says Barnett's hamstring is sore, not injured.
Cornerback/punt returner Will Blackmon is limited. McCarthy says
he's the one that's not doing as well.
McCarthy pronounces Packers 'healthy as hell'
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy
would prefer to keep the Seattle Seahawks guessing at who they
might see at certain positions tomorrow.
So he's proclaimed his team "healthy as hell" and "ready to
go."
One day after filing their shortest injury report of the season
(6 players) the Packers added linebacker Nick Barnett and defensive
lineman Corey Williams to the injury list yesterday.
McCarthy says Barnett's hamstring is sore, not injured.
Cornerback/punt returner Will Blackmon is limited. McCarthy says
he's the one that's not doing as well.
Going to the game, or sitting at home?
Hey, if you are going to Lambeau Saturday, look for Shelby Croft, she'll be there ready to chat with fans from our area.
Also, if you are staying home to watch the big game, let me know if you are planning a party. I'd love to swap event ideas and favorite recipies.
I'd also love to share your photos or video of you and your friends and family showing your Packers spirit.
Also, if you are staying home to watch the big game, let me know if you are planning a party. I'd love to swap event ideas and favorite recipies.
I'd also love to share your photos or video of you and your friends and family showing your Packers spirit.
You think your shrine is nice
Back on Wednesday the folks here at WISN put together a special Packers Show.
Reporter Nick Bohr put together this report on one fan who bought a house close to Lambeau and made it into something special.
See the video here:
http://www.wisn.com/video/15025437/index.html
Reporter Nick Bohr put together this report on one fan who bought a house close to Lambeau and made it into something special.
See the video here:
http://www.wisn.com/video/15025437/index.html
Thursday, January 10, 2008
The big elephant in the room
Brett Favre is so much a part of the Packers, it is difficult to think of the team before the player.
I have to admit that the media - yep, that's me included - hype his future more than it probably deserves.
What is important is the playoff game Saturday, but fans have to admit, what is also important is if their prized quarterback is going to return for another season.
Biloxi SunHerald reporter Al Jones reported today that Favre indicated he intends to play another season.
Listen to the interview WISN.com had with Jones today:
http://www.wisn.com/download/2008/0110/15021946.mp3
I have to admit that the media - yep, that's me included - hype his future more than it probably deserves.
What is important is the playoff game Saturday, but fans have to admit, what is also important is if their prized quarterback is going to return for another season.
Biloxi SunHerald reporter Al Jones reported today that Favre indicated he intends to play another season.
Listen to the interview WISN.com had with Jones today:
http://www.wisn.com/download/2008/0110/15021946.mp3
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Here it is, Packers in the post-season
So our beloved Green and Gold will face the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.
It will be interesting to see how the game wil transpire. The Pack looked strong against Detroit, but that was almost two weeks ago, and it was the Lions - not really an NFL powerhouse.
WISN is starting to break down the match-up, and here's the latest take:
http://www.wisn.com/sports/15013070/detail.html
It will be interesting to see how the game wil transpire. The Pack looked strong against Detroit, but that was almost two weeks ago, and it was the Lions - not really an NFL powerhouse.
WISN is starting to break down the match-up, and here's the latest take:
http://www.wisn.com/sports/15013070/detail.html
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