Green Bay Packers dump special teams coordinator Shawn Slocum after gaffes
GREEN BAY (AP) — The Green Bay Packers released special teams coordinator Shawn Slocum on Friday, less than two weeks after mistakes marred their loss in the NFC title game in Seattle.Coach Mike McCarthy announced the move and thanked Slocum, who was with Green Bay for nine years and helped the team win the Super Bowl following the 2010 season.Green Bay blew a 16-0 lead in the 28-22 overtime loss to the Seahawks, who benefited from a pair of special teams mistakes: Seahawks holder Jon Ryan threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to tackle Garry Gilliam on a fake field goal and then tight end Brandon Bostick didn't block on an onside kick late in the game, mishandling the ball that Seattle recovered.McCarthy this week hinted that an all-out "block" call on the field goal was a mistake: "Creating the opportunity for them to make a big play is where we erred."
GREEN BAY (AP) — The Green Bay Packers released special teams coordinator Shawn Slocum on Friday, less than two weeks after mistakes marred their loss in the NFC title game in Seattle.Coach Mike McCarthy announced the move and thanked Slocum, who was with Green Bay for nine years and helped the team win the Super Bowl following the 2010 season.Green Bay blew a 16-0 lead in the 28-22 overtime loss to the Seahawks, who benefited from a pair of special teams mistakes: Seahawks holder Jon Ryan threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to tackle Garry Gilliam on a fake field goal and then tight end Brandon Bostick didn't block on an onside kick late in the game, mishandling the ball that Seattle recovered.McCarthy this week hinted that an all-out "block" call on the field goal was a mistake: "Creating the opportunity for them to make a big play is where we erred."
Packers Coach Mike McCarthy talks about commitment organization has made to players' overall health
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- There are so many reasons why the Green Bay Packers will lament not winning that NFC Championship game in Seattle.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- There are so many reasons why the Green Bay Packers will lament not winning that NFC Championship game in Seattle.
Packers fans caught in Super Bowl ticket mess still waiting
GREEN BAY (AP) — The National Football League continues to make good on the Super Bowl ticket debacle four years ago in Texas.Pete D'Amico, of Ellison Bay, and his son were among the hundreds of fans who had tickets to that game, but were initially turned away because temporary seating at Cowboys Stadium was deemed unsafe.The affected fans were given the option of a monetary reimbursement or tickets to a future Super Bowl of their choice.
GREEN BAY (AP) — The National Football League continues to make good on the Super Bowl ticket debacle four years ago in Texas.Pete D'Amico, of Ellison Bay, and his son were among the hundreds of fans who had tickets to that game, but were initially turned away because temporary seating at Cowboys Stadium was deemed unsafe.The affected fans were given the option of a monetary reimbursement or tickets to a future Super Bowl of their choice.
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy thanks fans for sympathies, outpouring of support
GREEN BAY (AP) — Packers coach Mike McCarthy is thanking friends, fans and the NFL community for their condolences following the death of his brother last week.McCarthy said in a statement Wednesday that that outpouring of support was overwhelming and appreciated.
GREEN BAY (AP) — Packers coach Mike McCarthy is thanking friends, fans and the NFL community for their condolences following the death of his brother last week.McCarthy said in a statement Wednesday that that outpouring of support was overwhelming and appreciated.
Packers fans: Voting period for Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame closes soon!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The voting period to select the 17th member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame is quickly closing.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The voting period to select the 17th member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame is quickly closing.
Green Bay Packers sign P Cody Mandell
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed P Cody Mandell.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed P Cody Mandell.
Report: Brother of Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has passed away
PITTSBURGH -- Joe McCarthy, the brother of Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy passed away on Wednesday, January 21st.
PITTSBURGH -- Joe McCarthy, the brother of Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy passed away on Wednesday, January 21st.
"I love it in Green Bay:" Aaron Rodgers' girlfriend, Olivia Munn talks to Conan about life in Titletown
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- You probably knew her as Aaron Rodgers girlfriend.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- You probably knew her as Aaron Rodgers girlfriend.
MUST READ: Packers fan’s heartwarming ‘thank you’ to Seattle might bring you to tears
SEATTLE (WITI) -- The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are headed back to the Super Bowl.
SEATTLE (WITI) -- The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are headed back to the Super Bowl.
A "crushing" defeat: While watching a demolition, Packers fans reminded of Sunday`s loss
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It is safe to say a lot of people experienced a twisting feeling in their stomach as they watched the Packers give away a trip to the Super Bowl Sunday, January 18th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It is safe to say a lot of people experienced a twisting feeling in their stomach as they watched the Packers give away a trip to the Super Bowl Sunday, January 18th.
Packers' Randall Cobb, Sam Shields added to the Pro Bowl roster
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers WR Randall Cobb and CB Sam Shields have been added to the Pro Bowl roster, the league announced on Monday, January 19th.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers WR Randall Cobb and CB Sam Shields have been added to the Pro Bowl roster, the league announced on Monday, January 19th.
Packers clean out lockers after crushing defeat at NFC Championship game
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are cleaning out their lockers on Monday, January 19th -- a day after a crushing overtime defeat against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are cleaning out their lockers on Monday, January 19th -- a day after a crushing overtime defeat against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game.
After a devastating Packers loss, Brad Hicks found something bigger than football outside CenturyLink Field
SEATTLE (WITI) -- Some Green Bay Packers fans were making plans for a trip to Phoenix for the Super Bowl when the Packers implosion at CenturyLink Field began Sunday, January 18th -- and the disappointment for many was just too much to handle.
SEATTLE (WITI) -- Some Green Bay Packers fans were making plans for a trip to Phoenix for the Super Bowl when the Packers implosion at CenturyLink Field began Sunday, January 18th -- and the disappointment for many was just too much to handle.
From Seattle to Milwaukee to Green Bay: Packers vs. Seahawks an emotional roller coaster!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An emotional roller-coaster ride for Green Bay Packers fans as they watched their team take on the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks for the NFC title Sunday, January 18th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An emotional roller-coaster ride for Green Bay Packers fans as they watched their team take on the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks for the NFC title Sunday, January 18th.
Packers fans LOUD at Stadium View Bar near Lambeau, but at the end of the game, stunned silence
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A heartbreaking end to the Green Bay Packers' season -- defeated in the NFC title game by the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks -- who are now headed back to the big game.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A heartbreaking end to the Green Bay Packers' season -- defeated in the NFC title game by the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks -- who are now headed back to the big game.
When it comes to Packers memorabilia, there's something you should look for to ensure it's authentic
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- You've watched them practice and play -- and you've cheered them on all season long.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- You've watched them practice and play -- and you've cheered them on all season long.
"You might hear a little bit of noise today!" Nicole Koglin finds that Seattle's 12th Man's the real deal!
SEATTLE (WITI) -- The green and gold not shining too brightly in Seattle Sunday night, January 18th after the Green Bay Packers fell to the Seattle Seahawks in overtime in the NFC title game.
SEATTLE (WITI) -- The green and gold not shining too brightly in Seattle Sunday night, January 18th after the Green Bay Packers fell to the Seattle Seahawks in overtime in the NFC title game.
Defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks headed back to big game after win over Packers
SEATTLE (WITI) -- It was the matchup we waited for all week!
SEATTLE (WITI) -- It was the matchup we waited for all week!
PICTURES: FOX6 teams document Game Day at CenturyLink Field with their smartphones
SEATTLE (WITI) -- The FOX6 News and Sports teams in Seattle have been documenting their game day experience outside and inside CenturyLink Field.
SEATTLE (WITI) -- The FOX6 News and Sports teams in Seattle have been documenting their game day experience outside and inside CenturyLink Field.
FOX6's Brad Hicks checks out the Cheese Needle -- OOPS, the SPACE Needle!
SEATTLE (WITI) -- Ahead of the big Green Bay Packers playoff game in Seattle -- where they'll face the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, FOX6's Brad Hicks had a chance to check out some of the sights -- including the infamous "Cheese Needle." Oops!
SEATTLE (WITI) -- Ahead of the big Green Bay Packers playoff game in Seattle -- where they'll face the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, FOX6's Brad Hicks had a chance to check out some of the sights -- including the infamous "Cheese Needle." Oops!