The vote is in: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wins second MVP award
PHOENIX (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has won his second Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in somewhat surprisingly easy fashion.Rodgers, who also took the honor in 2011, received 31 votes for the 2014 award from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league.
PHOENIX (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has won his second Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in somewhat surprisingly easy fashion.Rodgers, who also took the honor in 2011, received 31 votes for the 2014 award from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league.
Former Packers GM Ron Wolf elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He was considered the architect and now he's a hall of famer.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He was considered the architect and now he's a hall of famer.
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.
VIDEO: First look at chilling new television ad set to air during Super Bowl
(WITI) -- The transcript from a 911 call has inspired a chilling new television ad set to debut during Sunday’s Super Bowl.The soundtrack is of a 911 dispatcher receiving a call from a woman who was trying to order a pizza.
(WITI) -- The transcript from a 911 call has inspired a chilling new television ad set to debut during Sunday’s Super Bowl.The soundtrack is of a 911 dispatcher receiving a call from a woman who was trying to order a pizza.
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.
NFL says no conclusion yet on Pats' deflated footballs
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The NFL says it is still investigating how the New England Patriots used underinflated balls in its last game but has no conclusions yet and no timetable for resolving the cheating accusations with the Super Bowl nine days away.The league said Friday that evidence shows the Patriots used underinflated footballs during the first half of the AFC championship game Sunday night against the Indianapolis Colts.It issued a statement that the Patriots have pledged full cooperation and have given the league information it requested and made personnel available upon request.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The NFL says it is still investigating how the New England Patriots used underinflated balls in its last game but has no conclusions yet and no timetable for resolving the cheating accusations with the Super Bowl nine days away.The league said Friday that evidence shows the Patriots used underinflated footballs during the first half of the AFC championship game Sunday night against the Indianapolis Colts.It issued a statement that the Patriots have pledged full cooperation and have given the league information it requested and made personnel available upon request.
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.
Deflate-gate: NFL investigation into Patriots' under-inflated footballs ongoing
(AP) -- The NFL says its investigation into whether the New England Patriots used under-inflated footballs in the AFC championship game is ongoing after a report Tuesday night claimed the league found 11 balls were not properly inflated.Troy Vincent, the NFL's executive vice president for football operations, told The Associated Press that the "investigation is currently underway and we're still awaiting findings."Vincent was responding to an ESPN report that cited anonymous league sources saying 11 of the Patriots' 12 allotted game footballs were under-inflated by 2 pounds of air.
(AP) -- The NFL says its investigation into whether the New England Patriots used under-inflated footballs in the AFC championship game is ongoing after a report Tuesday night claimed the league found 11 balls were not properly inflated.Troy Vincent, the NFL's executive vice president for football operations, told The Associated Press that the "investigation is currently underway and we're still awaiting findings."Vincent was responding to an ESPN report that cited anonymous league sources saying 11 of the Patriots' 12 allotted game footballs were under-inflated by 2 pounds of air.
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.
NFL investigates whether New England Patriots used deflated footballs
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy says the NFL is investigating whether the Patriots deflated footballs used in their AFC championship game victory over the Colts.McCarthy said Monday morning he cannot provide any other information now.The inquiry was first reported by WTHR-TV in Indiana, citing an unnamed source.The NFL rule book says "it is the responsibility of the home team to furnish playable balls at all times."
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy says the NFL is investigating whether the Patriots deflated footballs used in their AFC championship game victory over the Colts.McCarthy said Monday morning he cannot provide any other information now.The inquiry was first reported by WTHR-TV in Indiana, citing an unnamed source.The NFL rule book says "it is the responsibility of the home team to furnish playable balls at all times."
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.