How important is it for the Packers linemen to get together for a workout? Raymond T. Rivard photograph

You know it’s a slow news week in the NFL when the top story at last week’s end was about the coaches not having to take a pay cut and something about offensive linemen getting together to compare daily menus … Ahem … To work out. … [visit site to read more]

Just how important are these stories? - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

One of the banners that hang outside Lambeau Field say it all about the organization. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

Have you ever been to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame?

If not, put it on your bucket list. … [visit site to read more]

A trip well worth the price of admission - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

NFL fans only want to be able to watch the players they love, not imposters. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

The lockout and the possibility of a standoff between players and management well into this year’s training camps and maybe into the season raises some interesting questions: Number one being, what the hell do we do if there is no season? … [visit site to read more]

Just a number? - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Though Brandon Jackson may not be in the team's future plans, he was a significant contributor to the Super Bowl champion team of 2011. He will be one of the players receiving their championship ring June 16. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

The announcement this week that the NFL had granted an exemption to the Packers to gather together June 16 for a celebration and to receive their world championship rings earned with their Super Bowl win back in February was good news to all in Packers Nation. … [visit site to read more]

Rings and things … - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers had to pick themselves up from the depths of the loss against a winless Tampa Bay team last season ... a loss that helped propel them to a world championship in 2010.

The euphoria of the 2010 Super Bowl championship started at rock bottom. … [visit site to read more]

The rise to the top started at the bottom - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

The Brett-Favre led Packers teams of the 1990s saw their stock fall just weeks before Super Bowl XXXII

Everyone remembers the dominant teams of the 1990s, namely the Cowboys and the Brett Favre-led Packers teams. … [visit site to read more]

A look back: A game that signaled the demise of a dominant team - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

You see, with the exception of 2009 when the Brewers actually qualified for the playoffs, the Brewers year-in and year-out have started slowly and … [visit site to read more]

The Crew brews trouble - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

We also know that Packers fans love talking and writing about their beloved team … whether it’s in an email to a friend, a letter to the editor or banter around the … [visit site to read more]

Looking for the best … - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

All things Packers can be found from various sources, including here. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

There are many places to get news about the Green Bay Packers … … [visit site to read more]

Packin’ it in … - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

A world championship in hand ... being led by this guy ... what's to worry about? Raymond T. Rivard photo

“It’s the end of the world as we know it, it’s the end of the world as we know it, it’s the end of the world as we know it … And I feel fine …” … [visit site to read more]

Michael Stipe had it right - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Doug, the worrier

I keep telling Doug, my friend and the sports editor at the Tahoe Daily Tribune in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., that he shouldn’t worry so much. … [visit site to read more]

A friend worries a bit too much - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

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Would Burress be a good fit in Green Bay? - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

What's more exciting than Charles Woodson with the football? How about the chance to see him on the field for several more years? Raymond T. Rivard Photograph

Could you imagine Charles Woodson roaming the Green Bay Packers’ defensive backfield for another couple of years? Another three years? How about five years? … [visit site to read more]

Sir Charles, give us as much as you’ve got - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Are you for real Roger Goodell? Why on God’s green earth would you even entertain the thought of helping the Minnesota Vikings get a new stadium?  This isn’t your battle, this is between the Vikings and the people who live in Minnesota who want the new taxes or don’t and the Minnesota state legislation!

If there’s that kind of money in the NFL’s budget to bail out the cry baby Vikings organization, why the hell are we going through a Lockout?

Just take the millions of dollars you think you can give the Vikes and split it up amongst the NFL owners and players and let’s get back to football.  And if the Vikings can’t muster up the votes they need to get the deal done in Minnesota, so be it.  No one else really cares if they reside in the land of lakes or elsewhere.

Per a very unscientific poll of the few Vikings fans that I know, they don’t live in Minnesota and really don’t care if they move to another state.  They will continue to follow their team regardless. (As a true fan should.)

Let them figure it out for themselves.  Wilf is rich, he can throw as much money into the stadium as he wants, just like he does with every other decision they make.

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C’mon Man! Goodell Hints NFL May Contribute to Vikings Stadium Crisis - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

William Henderson

Marco Rivera with a youthful Chad Clifton behind him and Mike Wahle on the left. Jim Biever photograph

Are there two players who represent what the Green Bay Packers are all about?

I don’t think so. … [visit site to read more]

Henderson, Rivera are great picks for Packers Hall - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

While Brett got the best of the Packers in 2009, the Packers were not kind in 2010, especially Clay Matthews and A.J. Hawk on this play when the Vikings visited Lambeau Field in October. Raymond T. Rivard

Now that it all has seemingly come to an end, it’s time to say we’re sorry and to say we love you, man.
At least that’s what Packers team president, Mark Murphy, has said. … [visit site to read more]

Brett, we forgive thee - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

To retire or not retire - that is the question

It’s known to many people that I have been a long time sufferer of the ” jilted girlfriend syndrome” when former Green Bay Packer QB Brett Favre made the decision to retire, un-retire, sign with Jets, retire, then un-retire and sign on with the stinking Minnesota Vikings..

I was sad when he tearfully announced his retirement from the Packers, but I understood.

I was confused when he un-retired and signed with the Jets…but even so, I followed his career with that AFC team that was really of no significance to me or the team that I loved with all my heart.  That “relationship” didn’t last long and he again retired from the NFL.  I thought this time it was over.  He’ll go back to Mississippi and work on his acreage, putt around on the John Deer and we can get back to the idea of retiring his jersey at Lambeau, in Green Bay and we’ll celebrate.  Then 5 years later, he’ll be inducted into the NFL Hall of fame and we’ll celebrate again.

But then the unthinkable happened.  He un-retired for the second time and signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings.  A team that seems to be the exact opposite of everything the Green Bay Packers stood for and a team that has a fan base that is made up of some of the worst fans in the NFL.

I wondered openly if he had a brain disorder that caused a short circuit which some how made him believe this was a good move for his career and his legacy.  No matter how hard I tried, I was unable to make heads or tails of this situation. But one thing was for sure, I was pissed! … [visit site to read more]

The Retirement of Brett Favre(s) – Jersey - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

The team that seems to have the best shot at making noise in the NFL next year is the Detroit Lions. Raymond T. Rivard photograph

Everyone’s screaming, “play football!”
And everyone is hearing the roar emanating from the Detroit Lions’ camp. … [visit site to read more]

How the lockout benefits the Packers and Bears …and how teams like the Lions are being placed at a huge disadvantage … - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

My Packers favorites - this time we look at team Hall of Famer Johnny Holland

This is a continuing series where I look at my favorites – it could be a player, a game, a play, a season …
This time I take a look at one of my favorite players: Johnny Holland. … [visit site to read more]

One of my favorite: Players - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Al Harris showed his character on and off the field.

Many Packers fans loved Al Harris.
His tough, tenacious, in-your-face style of play, coupled with his many years of service to the Packers, propelled him to stardom in the NFL and a fan favorite. … [visit site to read more]

Team gives Harris a ringing endorsement - Lombardi Ave - Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.