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Changes announced to Packers Training Camp schedule

Raymond Rivard — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:04:04 +0000

If you had plans of heading over to Green Bay anytime starting next week for Training Camp, Packers officials have announced some changes to the schedule. Starting Sunday, Aug. 12, be aware of some tweaks the team has made here and there.

Here’s the list of changes as provided by the Packers public relations department:

PACKERS ANNOUNCE CHANGES TO TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE

The Green Bay Packers have announced changes to their training camp schedule for Aug. 12-14.

The Packers’ two practices on Aug. 12-13 that were originally scheduled for 7 p.m. at Ray Nitschke Field have been moved to 11:15 a.m. Practice on Aug. 14 has been shifted from 3:30 p.m. to 11:15 a.m.

TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE FOR AUG. 11-30 (REVISED TIMES IN BOLD/ITALICS)

Saturday, Aug. 11 7 p.m. (Pads)

Sunday, Aug. 12 11:15 a.m. (Pads)

Monday, Aug. 13 11:15 a.m. (Pads)

Tuesday, Aug. 14 11:15 a.m. (Pads)

Wednesday, Aug. 15 No practice

Thursday, Aug. 16 Preseason game vs. Cleveland Browns, 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 17 No practice

Saturday, Aug. 18 No practice

Sunday, Aug. 19 11:15 a.m. (Pads)

Monday, Aug. 20 11:15 a.m. (Pads)

Tuesday, Aug. 21 11 a.m. (Helmets)

Wednesday, Aug. 22 No practice

Thursday, Aug. 23 Preseason game at Cincinnati Bengals, 6 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 24 No practice

Saturday, Aug. 25 No practice

Sunday, Aug. 26 11:15 a.m. (Pads)

Monday, Aug. 27 11:15 a.m. (Pads)

Tuesday, Aug. 28 11 a.m. (Helmets)

Wednesday, Aug. 29 No practice

Thursday, Aug. 30 Preseason game vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 6 p.m.

* All practice dates, locations, times and dress are subject to change. All times CDT.

Say what? Super Bowl in Chicago? Could Green Bay be far behind?

Raymond Rivard — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:00:30 +0000

News out of Chicago this afternoon has shed light on discussions between NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Chicago city officials, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel, about the possibility of the Windy City landing a Super Bowl bid.

Published reports out of Chicago have quoted Goodell saying, “We did speak about this earlier. We are, as you know, hosting a Super Bowl in New York in an open-air stadium in 2014. And we’re excited about that! We think it’s gonna be a great thing for our fans and a great thing for New York. And I think if we can do it successfully there, I think that opens up doors that we’ll all be looking at.”

Goodell was in Chicago to present a plaque commemorating Soldier Field becoming the first NFL stadium to receive LEED status, given to the most environmentally friendly buildings in the country.

Not only does the 2014 open air venue in New York City open the possibility for a Super Bowl in Chicago, but it should also open the possibility for other cold venues being considered for a bid. Should the league be considering Denver? Philadelphia? And how about Green Bay?

Phoenix has been awarded the Super Bowl in 2015. The NFL hasn’t chosn a host city yet for 2016

While many logistics would need to be worked out – things like parking, accommodations and places to host the variety of parties that are held during the Super Bowl week – in my estimation, holding a Super Bowl in Green Bay is certainly not out of the question. And it should be part of the conversation.

While temperatures in Green Bay the first week of February can vary tremendously, it’s also possible that the variation in conditions in Green Bay aren’t that far off from those in Florida. According to the Weather Channel, Green Bay’s average daytime temperature in February is 28 degrees. The average in Florida, in comparison, is 53.

Is it crazy to think the Super Bowl could be held in Green Bay? I guess we should see how the date in New York goes. Should it go well, I could certainly see the big game being held at Soldier Field. And considering that the Packers are adding another 8,000 seats to Lambeau Field, seating shouldn’t be that huge of a factor as the total at Lambeau will be approaching 80,000.

Though it’s not likely the City of Green Bay will be a Super Bowl destination, at least the talk about Chicago gives us renewed hope. We can never say never and only hope that there is some way, somehow that the greatest franchise in the league could have its super day in the sun.

Packers history: Lombardi talks about another championship

Raymond Rivard — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:23:29 +0000

In today’s look back at the history of the Green Bay Packers, brought to you by the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, we hear the voice of Vince Lombardi talking about defending the team’s world championship.

What comes out of this for me is confidence in his own skills, but also confidence in his charges.

Enjoy …

Vince Lombardi Proclaims His
Team Ready to Defend Title

April 8, 1962 - ”We truly understand this great challenge to repeat as champions. If this team is willing to sacrifice as much as it did last year, we will be ready to accept that challenge.” Though training camp is months away, Vince Lombardi appears ready for his team to begin defense of its 1961 NFL title as evidenced by his speech to more than 200 at the Eagles Club in Milwaukee. Lombardi also states he believes the team has had a fine draft and that first-round pick, Earl Gros, will be “the fastest back I’ve had in Green Bay.”

These Packers fans definitely have a sense of humor

Raymond Rivard — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:12:16 +0000

The Maryland Cheeseheads' logo ...

The past couple of days I’ve been pointed toward a couple of postings, one a blog from Gene Nicolet, whose work I’ve posted before, and the other a “press release” from Kurt Redenbo, a gentleman who is a member of the Maryland Cheeseheads (yes, there are cheeseheads in Maryland).

I have to share these two postings with you … beware: both of them will probably make you fall out of your chair.

Whether it’s Nicolet’s tongue-in-cheek references about which New York Times writer is best to come to Green Bay to see us “classy” fans or Redenbo’s romp through descriptions of his new “products” to entice Packers fans (and all football fans, for that matter), these are worth reading.

Given that the Packers are playing their most important playoff game to date tomorrow, it’s time to step back a bit from all the shouting heads, take a breath and enjoy life’s funny side.

These two postings will do just that. Click on the links below and enjoy … and don’t forget to Like Lombardiave.com on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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Packers vs. Giants: Interesting stories from New York, Green Bay and across the country

Raymond Rivard — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:00:20 +0000

During this week of hyperbole, exaggeration, breast- and brow-beating, I thought I would provide a chance to take a bit of a different look at what’s happening out there and maybe what some of the other more “sane” writers and individuals are saying about the Packers vs. Giants matchup Sunday.

I start with “The Fifth Down,” one of my favorite pieces offered by The New York Times. While it talks about things that are the NFL, most of the time it’s a unique look. What you see below is a case in point.

The headline pretty much says it all, but it’s contents will not only warm your heart on this chilly January day, but it will make you feel downright good to be a Packers fan and, if you are from Green Bay or Wisconsin, it will make you really happy. That’s certainly something we need at this point in time given the emotional roller coaster ride we’ve been on this week with the announcement of the death of Joe Philbin’s son.

So, take a look at the piece below … there will be more on the way today, tomorrow and leading right up to the start of Sunday’s game.

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Ryan may win the fantasy points, but the Packers win the game

Raymond Rivard — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:48:58 +0000

Matt Ryan may win some fantasy points against the Packers, but Green Bay will win the game.

Hmmmmm … They might have a point, but I’m just not so sure.

All the fantasy folks are saying that players to start this week will be Falcons’ quarterback Matt Ryan and rookie receiver Julio Jones.

True … The Packers defensive backfield has been gashed for multiple big plays each of the first four weeks and this week may be another repeat.
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Chicagoan explains why they hate the Packers, Brewers

Raymond Rivard — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:43:06 +0000

Greg Couch, a Chicagoan who has been published in a number of big-time publications writes about the Brewers vs. the Cubs and Packers vs. Bears, explaining why the hate factor has been amped up the past couple of years and why things aren’t likely to improve for the fans of Chicago teams in the near future.

We can only say Touché, Mr. Couch. We couldn’t have said it any better.

And so, without further ado, I present to you the column so brilliantly crafted by Mr. Couch.

If you’re a Packers or Brewers fan, relish in the moment; if you’re a Bears or Cubs fan … well, too bad.

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Calling All Packers Fans

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:55:42 +0000

The Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau has been challenged by the Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau to prove we have more fans than they do. The Greater Green Bay CVB knows that Packers Fans are all over the country, and we need to reach out to them.

Both CVBs have put together a contest that not only counts the number of fans we have, but there’s an awesome prize: 2 Packers tickets for next season’s opening game, plus hotel and dinner. A winner will be drawn after the Super Bowl.

The Packers Nation contest is located at www.greenbay.com. Click on Packers Nation Ticket Giveaway in the lower right part of the page and enter!

Please share this with all your friends. Help Green Bay prove that Packers Fans are the best Super Bowl fans!

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Super Bowl Ticket Hunt in Green Bay

Melinda Banks — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:19:03 +0000

OVERVIEW OF DALLAS TICKET HUNT
CONTEST DETAILS
The Dallas Convention & Visitor’s Bureau is giving away two tickets to the
Superbowl, along with 4 nights accommodation, $500 towards travel and
tickets to the NFL Experience. Full contest details can be found on their
Facebook Fan Page at www.Facebook.com/VisitDallas (more…)

I Have a Dream- Packers 28 Vikings 24

Melinda Banks — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 04:13:31 +0000

I have a dream.

A dream that the Minnesota Vikings team comes to Lambeau Field and is dominated by the Green Bay Packers.

I have a dream that the Minnesota QB Brett Favre is greeted with boo’s for his final showdown at the not-yet-frozen tundra. My dream includes several interceptions that includes a “pick six”.

I have a dream that Aaron Rodgers has a great night. A night with few errors, great accuracy, excellent decision making and no sacks.

I have a dream of few penalties and good officiating. I have a dream that the Packers are able to help the Vikings continue their road game losing streak.

I believe in the Green Bay Packers. I believe in the players, I believe in the fans.

I have a dream that the Packers will once again lead the NFC North.

The game was, as always a nail-biter. My stress level was high, my blood pressure, even higher.

It was probably one of the best football games I’ve seen all year. But the best part, MY DREAM CAME TRUE!

The Packers beat Brett Favre and the Vikings in Lambeau. This was a critical game, the Packers NEEDED this win. Not just for their record, not just for the division, but also to get that monkey off of Rodgers’ back!

Rodgers ended the night with 21-34, 295 yds, 2 TDs, 2 INTs while Favre had 212 yds, 1 TD and 3 INT’s. (more…)