Plaques unveiled celebrating Bo Ryan, Donald Driver, members of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Plaques were unveiled Tuesday, October 25th, celebrating former Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball head coach Bo Ryan, and former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver -- members of the 2016 class in the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame!The plaques were unveiled as the 2017 Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame class was announced.Ryan and Driver were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame's 65th Anniversary Class -- joining 135 of the state's greatest athletic icons -- including Vince Lombardi, Hank Aaron, Oscar Robertson, Barry Alvarez, Al McGuire, Bud Selig, Junior Bridgeman, Willie Davis, Herb Kohl, Bart Starr, Ab Nicholas, Bob Harlan, Fred Miller, Alan Kulwicki, Robin Yount, Bonnie Blair and Bob Uecker.They were inducted during a special event on April 30th at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena -- the site of the first Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame induction event in 1951.“When I started my career as a seventh round draft pick from Alcorn State, I never envisioned myself being in any hall of fame, let alone one that is filled with great names like Hank Aaron and Vince Lombardi,” Driver said of his induction. “To join this special group of people that have meant so much to the state of Wisconsin is a dream come true.
Plaques were unveiled Tuesday, October 25th, celebrating former Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball head coach Bo Ryan, and former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver -- members of the 2016 class in the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame!The plaques were unveiled as the 2017 Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame class was announced.Ryan and Driver were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame's 65th Anniversary Class -- joining 135 of the state's greatest athletic icons -- including Vince Lombardi, Hank Aaron, Oscar Robertson, Barry Alvarez, Al McGuire, Bud Selig, Junior Bridgeman, Willie Davis, Herb Kohl, Bart Starr, Ab Nicholas, Bob Harlan, Fred Miller, Alan Kulwicki, Robin Yount, Bonnie Blair and Bob Uecker.They were inducted during a special event on April 30th at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena -- the site of the first Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame induction event in 1951.“When I started my career as a seventh round draft pick from Alcorn State, I never envisioned myself being in any hall of fame, let alone one that is filled with great names like Hank Aaron and Vince Lombardi,” Driver said of his induction. “To join this special group of people that have meant so much to the state of Wisconsin is a dream come true.
“Legendary Quarterbacks:" Exclusive new photo of Starr, Favre and Rodgers for sale at Lambeau
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Monday, October 24th announced an exclusive photo featuring QBS Bart Starr, Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers is now available through the Packers Pro Shop!According to a release from the Packers, the unique collector’s photo, titled “Legendary Quarterbacks,” features the three quarterbacks photographed together for the first time, as captured on November 26th, 2015.The framed and matted photographs will be available in several different sizes, and prices ranging from $99.95 to $399.95, with 100 percent of the profits to be donated to charities chosen by Starr, Favre and Rodgers.The photos are now available for purchase online, and they'll be made available at the Packers Pro Shop at Lambeau Field in November.Orders placed through the website should allow up to four weeks for delivery, according to the Packers.“We are pleased to offer this exclusive photo,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy said in the statement from the Packers. “The Packers organization has been very fortunate to have had three quarterbacks of this caliber.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Monday, October 24th announced an exclusive photo featuring QBS Bart Starr, Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers is now available through the Packers Pro Shop!According to a release from the Packers, the unique collector’s photo, titled “Legendary Quarterbacks,” features the three quarterbacks photographed together for the first time, as captured on November 26th, 2015.The framed and matted photographs will be available in several different sizes, and prices ranging from $99.95 to $399.95, with 100 percent of the profits to be donated to charities chosen by Starr, Favre and Rodgers.The photos are now available for purchase online, and they'll be made available at the Packers Pro Shop at Lambeau Field in November.Orders placed through the website should allow up to four weeks for delivery, according to the Packers.“We are pleased to offer this exclusive photo,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy said in the statement from the Packers. “The Packers organization has been very fortunate to have had three quarterbacks of this caliber.
Border battle: Green Bay Packers take on Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY — Aaron Rodgers threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns, Davante Adams and Ty Montgomery emerged as playmakers in the second half and the Green Bay Packers beat the offensively challenged Chicago Bears 26-10 on Thursday night.Rodgers was 39 of 56, setting a franchise record for completions in a game in the Packers' first contestwithout injured running back Eddie Lacy .The Packers (4-2) moved effectively on short gains most of the night, but couldn't break into the end zone until Adams caught the first of his two touchdown receptions with 9:11 left in the third quarter for a 13-10 lead.
GREEN BAY — Aaron Rodgers threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns, Davante Adams and Ty Montgomery emerged as playmakers in the second half and the Green Bay Packers beat the offensively challenged Chicago Bears 26-10 on Thursday night.Rodgers was 39 of 56, setting a franchise record for completions in a game in the Packers' first contestwithout injured running back Eddie Lacy .The Packers (4-2) moved effectively on short gains most of the night, but couldn't break into the end zone until Adams caught the first of his two touchdown receptions with 9:11 left in the third quarter for a 13-10 lead.
Source: Packers' Eddie Lacy needs surgery, headed to injured reserve
GREEN BAY -- A source from the NFL Network tweeted out on Thursday afternoon, October 20th that Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy will need surgery -- and is headed to injured reserved.
GREEN BAY -- A source from the NFL Network tweeted out on Thursday afternoon, October 20th that Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy will need surgery -- and is headed to injured reserved.
Sources: Packers could be without Eddie Lacy for several weeks
GREEN BAY -- NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport tweeted out on Tuesday evening, October 18th that the Green Bay Packers could be without the services of running back Eddie Lacy for some time.
GREEN BAY -- NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport tweeted out on Tuesday evening, October 18th that the Green Bay Packers could be without the services of running back Eddie Lacy for some time.
Packers pick up running back from Chiefs, put Sam Shields on IR
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have acquired running back Knile Davis from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a conditional draft choice and placed corner back Sam Shields on injured reserve.Davis, a 5-foot-11, 227-pound fourth-year player out of the University of Arkansas, was originally drafted by Kansas City in the third round (96th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have acquired running back Knile Davis from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a conditional draft choice and placed corner back Sam Shields on injured reserve.Davis, a 5-foot-11, 227-pound fourth-year player out of the University of Arkansas, was originally drafted by Kansas City in the third round (96th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Packers make trade with Chiefs to get running back
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI -- The Kansas City Chiefs have traded backup running back Knile Davis to the Green Bay Packers for a conditional draft pick, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI -- The Kansas City Chiefs have traded backup running back Knile Davis to the Green Bay Packers for a conditional draft pick, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press.
Bears come to Titletown: Can the Packers get back to their winning ways?
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers hope to get back to their winning ways when they square up against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, October 20th -- at Lambeau Field.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers hope to get back to their winning ways when they square up against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, October 20th -- at Lambeau Field.
4-Ever a Legend: Packers add Brett Favre's name to the Lambeau Field Ring of Honor
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers honored Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre on Sunday evening, October 16th -- by adding his name to the Ring of Honor inside Lambeau Field.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers honored Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre on Sunday evening, October 16th -- by adding his name to the Ring of Honor inside Lambeau Field.
Battle of NFC Conference foes: Cowboys take it to the Packers at Lambeau, 30-16
GREEN BAY -- It's a battle between NFL conference foes -- and the stage could not have been bigger.
GREEN BAY -- It's a battle between NFL conference foes -- and the stage could not have been bigger.
Johnsonville Tailgate Village offers "another way to enjoy Lambeau Field"
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Johnsonville Sausage announced plans on Wednesday, October 12th for a permanent tailgating and event structure -- something that will be called the Johnsonville Tailgate Village.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Johnsonville Sausage announced plans on Wednesday, October 12th for a permanent tailgating and event structure -- something that will be called the Johnsonville Tailgate Village.
4-Ever A Legend: Brett Favre to be honored at Packers-Cowboys game
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are set to honor former quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Brett Favre at halftime of Sunday’s Packers-Cowboys game.During the ceremony, Favre’s name will be unveiled on the southeast façade inside Lambeau Field, alongside the names of fellow Packers enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are set to honor former quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Brett Favre at halftime of Sunday’s Packers-Cowboys game.During the ceremony, Favre’s name will be unveiled on the southeast façade inside Lambeau Field, alongside the names of fellow Packers enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Only on FOX6: NFL moves Packers-Falcons game to 3:25 p.m. on Oct. 30
ATLANTA — The NFL has moved the Green Bay Packers' game at the Atlanta Falcons to 3:25 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30.Through its flexible scheduling option, the NFL moved the game from noon to the late afternoon.The NFC championship game rematch of the Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers' game moves from 3:25 p.m. to noon.Both games will remain on Fox.There are seven games that will have a noon kickoff and San Diego at Denver is the only other late-afternoon kickoff that day.
ATLANTA — The NFL has moved the Green Bay Packers' game at the Atlanta Falcons to 3:25 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30.Through its flexible scheduling option, the NFL moved the game from noon to the late afternoon.The NFC championship game rematch of the Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers' game moves from 3:25 p.m. to noon.Both games will remain on Fox.There are seven games that will have a noon kickoff and San Diego at Denver is the only other late-afternoon kickoff that day.
Packers, Cowboys, Lambeau Field: Does it get any better than this?
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers (3-1) square off the Dallas Cowboys (4-1) at Lambeau Field on Sunday, October 16th.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers (3-1) square off the Dallas Cowboys (4-1) at Lambeau Field on Sunday, October 16th.
Search your closet: Packers annual Coats for Kids collection set for October 16th
GREEN BAY -- The Packers annual Coats for Kids collection will take place Sunday, Oct. 16, at Lambeau Field prior to the Green Bay Packers-Dallas Cowboys game.Fans attending the game will have the opportunity to donate new and gently used winter coats for distribution to needy children through area Salvation Army units.
GREEN BAY -- The Packers annual Coats for Kids collection will take place Sunday, Oct. 16, at Lambeau Field prior to the Green Bay Packers-Dallas Cowboys game.Fans attending the game will have the opportunity to donate new and gently used winter coats for distribution to needy children through area Salvation Army units.
Coming Wednesday: Packers to unveil plans for "permanent tailgating structure" at Lambeau
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, October 12th will announce the finalized plans for a "permanent tailgating structure" to be constructed on the east side of Lambeau Field.Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and representatives from the organization sponsoring the new building will offer remarks and unveil renderings of the facility during a news conference set for Wednesday afternoon at Lambeau.FOX6 News will be updating this story once the announcement is made, and further details are released.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, October 12th will announce the finalized plans for a "permanent tailgating structure" to be constructed on the east side of Lambeau Field.Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and representatives from the organization sponsoring the new building will offer remarks and unveil renderings of the facility during a news conference set for Wednesday afternoon at Lambeau.FOX6 News will be updating this story once the announcement is made, and further details are released.
Heated, controversial debate couldn't tear Packers fans away from game at Lambeau vs. Giants
GREEN BAY -- Even the most heated and controversial debate between the presidential candidates Sunday night, October 9th couldn't tear Green Bay Packers fans away from the team's game against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field.In the Milwaukee area, the Packers audience was similar to the Sunday night game in week two vs.
GREEN BAY -- Even the most heated and controversial debate between the presidential candidates Sunday night, October 9th couldn't tear Green Bay Packers fans away from the team's game against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field.In the Milwaukee area, the Packers audience was similar to the Sunday night game in week two vs.
Packers improve to 3-1 on the season after win over Giants, and once again, credit goes to the defense
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, October 9th took care of the New York Giants to improve to 3-1 on the season -- and once again, it was the Packers defense that played the major role in this victory.Green Bay remains the best in the league at stopping the run -- after allowing only 43 yards on the ground to the Giants Sunday night.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, October 9th took care of the New York Giants to improve to 3-1 on the season -- and once again, it was the Packers defense that played the major role in this victory.Green Bay remains the best in the league at stopping the run -- after allowing only 43 yards on the ground to the Giants Sunday night.
After the bye: Green Bay Packers defeat New York Giants 23-16 at Lambeau
GREEN BAY -- After an early "bye week" during week four of the NFL's regular season -- the Green Bay Packers are back home at Lambeau Field Sunday, October 9th to take on the New York Giants.Kickoff was set for 7:30 p.m.Heading into Sunday's game, the Packers are coming off a win in week three vs.
GREEN BAY -- After an early "bye week" during week four of the NFL's regular season -- the Green Bay Packers are back home at Lambeau Field Sunday, October 9th to take on the New York Giants.Kickoff was set for 7:30 p.m.Heading into Sunday's game, the Packers are coming off a win in week three vs.
After the bye: Packers to face Giants in second of 4 consecutive home games at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY -- After an early "bye week" during week four of the NFL's regular season -- the Green Bay Packers are back home at Lambeau Field this Sunday, October 9th to take on the New York Giants.Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.This season was the second time in four years that the Packers had a bye in week four.
GREEN BAY -- After an early "bye week" during week four of the NFL's regular season -- the Green Bay Packers are back home at Lambeau Field this Sunday, October 9th to take on the New York Giants.Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.This season was the second time in four years that the Packers had a bye in week four.