Packers fans get stress test during last regular season game
GREEN BAY -- As the Green Bay Packers prepare for the playoffs, fans get a little break from the heart-pounding excitement, and while the Pack ended the season 15-1, many of those games were close, no doubt raising the stress level for some both on and off the field.The Packers at times made it look easy during this regular season.
GREEN BAY -- As the Green Bay Packers prepare for the playoffs, fans get a little break from the heart-pounding excitement, and while the Pack ended the season 15-1, many of those games were close, no doubt raising the stress level for some both on and off the field.The Packers at times made it look easy during this regular season.
Family, friends remembering Michael Philbin
OSHKOSH -- Oshkosh police confirmed Tuesday the body pulled from the Fox River in Oshkosh Monday is that of 21-year-old Michael Philbin, son of Green Bay packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin.
OSHKOSH -- Oshkosh police confirmed Tuesday the body pulled from the Fox River in Oshkosh Monday is that of 21-year-old Michael Philbin, son of Green Bay packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin.
Pep rally to cheer on the Packers to be held Friday in Green Bay
GREEN BAY (AP) -- A pep rally will be held in Green Bay to cheer on the Packers in the playoffs.The City of Green Bay, Brown County and Downtown Green Bay Inc.
GREEN BAY (AP) -- A pep rally will be held in Green Bay to cheer on the Packers in the playoffs.The City of Green Bay, Brown County and Downtown Green Bay Inc.
Lambeau Field construction project right on schedule
GREEN BAY -- The construction project at Lambeau Field is right on schedule!
GREEN BAY -- The construction project at Lambeau Field is right on schedule!
Green Bay Packers issue warning regarding playoff ticket scams
GREEN BAY -- It will be a hot ticket one week from Sunday, when the Green Bay Packers host the Atlanta Falcons, the New York Giants, or the Detroit Lions, but will it be a legitimate ticket?
GREEN BAY -- It will be a hot ticket one week from Sunday, when the Green Bay Packers host the Atlanta Falcons, the New York Giants, or the Detroit Lions, but will it be a legitimate ticket?
Vegas casinos bet on Packers to win Super Bowl XLVI
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Casinos in Las Vegas think Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have a better shot at winning the Super Bowl than Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos have of getting past the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend.Oddsmakers at Cantor Gaming have the Packers as 9-5 favorites to win the Super Bowl on Feb. 5, and the Broncos as 120-1 underdogs to win the NFL title.But the Packers (15-1) are weak enough on defense to make it more likely that another team will prevent them from repeating as champions, Cantor Race & Sports Director Mike Colbert said."Offense seems to rule the day right now in the NFL, but I'm not sure that defense will be able to hold up long enough to win it all," Colbert said.Sports gambling expert RJ Bell of Pregame.com says that after adjusting for fees, sports books think the Packers, the top seed in the NFC, have a 32 percent chance of winning the Super Bowl."That, to me is the story: Not how prohibitive of a favorite they are, but the fact that they're being given less than a one in three chance," Bell said. "The Patriots and Saints combined have a better chance than the Packers."The Patriots, the top seed in the AFC, are being given an 18 percent shot, while the Saints are being given a 15 percent chance, Bell said.Cantor lines give the 49ers 12-1 title odds and the Giants a 20-1 shot, both contenders in the NFC.Longtime oddsmaker Kenny White said the Packers are still generally considered a dominant team that bettors will like."I think they're the same as the Patriot team that went 16-0" during the 2007 regular season, said White, an analyst on cable sports betting show "The Linemakers.""This year, with the Packers' dominance, they should be that big of a favorite," he said.Bell said he thinks the long odds on Denver are an invitation to Tebow fans to back the popular Broncos quarterback more despite his struggles."You're going to have a naturally biased betting group that are going to want to bet the Broncos," he said.Colbert said that while he expects plenty of Broncos bettors, they'll likely be disappointed if they expect Tebow to deliver a title."No chance -- absolutely no chance," Colbert said. "The Tim Tebow factor is a big deal -- no matter how he plays or whether he wins or loses."
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Casinos in Las Vegas think Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have a better shot at winning the Super Bowl than Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos have of getting past the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend.Oddsmakers at Cantor Gaming have the Packers as 9-5 favorites to win the Super Bowl on Feb. 5, and the Broncos as 120-1 underdogs to win the NFL title.But the Packers (15-1) are weak enough on defense to make it more likely that another team will prevent them from repeating as champions, Cantor Race & Sports Director Mike Colbert said."Offense seems to rule the day right now in the NFL, but I'm not sure that defense will be able to hold up long enough to win it all," Colbert said.Sports gambling expert RJ Bell of Pregame.com says that after adjusting for fees, sports books think the Packers, the top seed in the NFC, have a 32 percent chance of winning the Super Bowl."That, to me is the story: Not how prohibitive of a favorite they are, but the fact that they're being given less than a one in three chance," Bell said. "The Patriots and Saints combined have a better chance than the Packers."The Patriots, the top seed in the AFC, are being given an 18 percent shot, while the Saints are being given a 15 percent chance, Bell said.Cantor lines give the 49ers 12-1 title odds and the Giants a 20-1 shot, both contenders in the NFC.Longtime oddsmaker Kenny White said the Packers are still generally considered a dominant team that bettors will like."I think they're the same as the Patriot team that went 16-0" during the 2007 regular season, said White, an analyst on cable sports betting show "The Linemakers.""This year, with the Packers' dominance, they should be that big of a favorite," he said.Bell said he thinks the long odds on Denver are an invitation to Tebow fans to back the popular Broncos quarterback more despite his struggles."You're going to have a naturally biased betting group that are going to want to bet the Broncos," he said.Colbert said that while he expects plenty of Broncos bettors, they'll likely be disappointed if they expect Tebow to deliver a title."No chance -- absolutely no chance," Colbert said. "The Tim Tebow factor is a big deal -- no matter how he plays or whether he wins or loses."
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McCarthy says Clifton will get the start in the playoffs
GREEN BAY (AP) --Given Chad Clifton's long and distinguished track record, Mike McCarthy apparently didn't need to see much from the veteran left tackle to give him his job back.After a long injury layoff, Clifton returned to the field in the regular-season finale against Detroit.
GREEN BAY (AP) --Given Chad Clifton's long and distinguished track record, Mike McCarthy apparently didn't need to see much from the veteran left tackle to give him his job back.After a long injury layoff, Clifton returned to the field in the regular-season finale against Detroit.
Badgers fans take in Packers/Lions game in California
PASADENA -- The Wisconsin Badgers take on the Oregon Ducks Monday in the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California, but Sunday, it was all about the Packers as they took on the Lions.
PASADENA -- The Wisconsin Badgers take on the Oregon Ducks Monday in the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California, but Sunday, it was all about the Packers as they took on the Lions.
Packers 15-1 in regular season after 45-41 win over Lions
GREEN BAY -- With Aaron Rodgers resting up for the playoffs, Matt Flynn had to be ready to run the Green Bay Packers offense.
GREEN BAY -- With Aaron Rodgers resting up for the playoffs, Matt Flynn had to be ready to run the Green Bay Packers offense.
Business Journal (12-29-11)
In Business News for Thursday, December 29th, 2011 - there are a couple of Wisconsin casualties so far in the Sears and Kmart list of stores that will close.
In Business News for Thursday, December 29th, 2011 - there are a couple of Wisconsin casualties so far in the Sears and Kmart list of stores that will close.
Packers' Walden headed to trial
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers linebacker Eric Walden will head to trial in February.Walden was in court Tuesday, after being arrested for domestic violence.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers linebacker Eric Walden will head to trial in February.Walden was in court Tuesday, after being arrested for domestic violence.
Seven Green Bay Packers earn Pro Bowl selections
GREEN BAY -- Seven Green Bay Packers have earned Pro Bowl selections, including wide receiver Greg Jennings, fullback John Kuhn, linebacker Clay Matthews, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, nose tackle B.J. Raji, center Scott Wells, and cornerback Charles Woodson.
GREEN BAY -- Seven Green Bay Packers have earned Pro Bowl selections, including wide receiver Greg Jennings, fullback John Kuhn, linebacker Clay Matthews, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, nose tackle B.J. Raji, center Scott Wells, and cornerback Charles Woodson.
Packers make 30,000 more shares of stock available
GREEN BAY -- Sales of Green Bay Packers stock have been so brisk since an initial offering three weeks ago that the team is making another 30,000 shares available.The team initially offered 250,000 shares for sale starting Dec. 6.
GREEN BAY -- Sales of Green Bay Packers stock have been so brisk since an initial offering three weeks ago that the team is making another 30,000 shares available.The team initially offered 250,000 shares for sale starting Dec. 6.
Packers beat Chicago Bears 35-21, clinch No. 1 seed in NFC playoffs
GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers threw five touchdown passes for the first time in his career to help the Green Bay Packers nail down the No. 1 seed in the NFC and claim another round of bragging rights in the NFL's most storied rivalry by knocking the Chicago Bears out of the playoff chase.Rodgers threw a pair of touchdowns to Jordy Nelson, another two to James Jones, and found tight end Jermichael Finley for a score as the Packers beat the Bears 35-21 on Sunday night.Clay Matthews made a key first-half interception for the Packers (14-1), who needed the win to tie down home-field advantage in the NFC.The loss eliminated the Bears (7-8) from playoff contention and put the Atlanta Falcons in the playoffs as at least a wild card.Third-string running back Kahlil Bell rushed for 121 yards for the Bears, who trailed by only four early in the third quarter.
GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers threw five touchdown passes for the first time in his career to help the Green Bay Packers nail down the No. 1 seed in the NFC and claim another round of bragging rights in the NFL's most storied rivalry by knocking the Chicago Bears out of the playoff chase.Rodgers threw a pair of touchdowns to Jordy Nelson, another two to James Jones, and found tight end Jermichael Finley for a score as the Packers beat the Bears 35-21 on Sunday night.Clay Matthews made a key first-half interception for the Packers (14-1), who needed the win to tie down home-field advantage in the NFC.The loss eliminated the Bears (7-8) from playoff contention and put the Atlanta Falcons in the playoffs as at least a wild card.Third-string running back Kahlil Bell rushed for 121 yards for the Bears, who trailed by only four early in the third quarter.
Rodgers named 2011 AP Male Athlete of the Year
GREEN BAY (AP) -- Aaron Rodgers is the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year chosen by members of The Associated Press after his MVP performance in the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory in February and his stellar play during the team's long unbeaten run this season.Rodgers received 112 votes out of the 212 ballots submitted from U.S. news organizations that make up the AP's membership.
GREEN BAY (AP) -- Aaron Rodgers is the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year chosen by members of The Associated Press after his MVP performance in the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory in February and his stellar play during the team's long unbeaten run this season.Rodgers received 112 votes out of the 212 ballots submitted from U.S. news organizations that make up the AP's membership.
Man is self-described ultimate Packers' fan, has basement shrine
KEWASKUM -- Even at first glance, Wayne and Dottie Sargent's home near Kewaskum has a distinctly Packers theme.
KEWASKUM -- Even at first glance, Wayne and Dottie Sargent's home near Kewaskum has a distinctly Packers theme.
Kids go Christmas shopping with Donald Driver
ASHWAUBENON -- Dozens of children from the Boys and Girls Club went shopping for Christmas with Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver!No one will mistake him for Santa Claus, but Driver has his own way of making Christmas come early. "Keep going until you run out of money.
ASHWAUBENON -- Dozens of children from the Boys and Girls Club went shopping for Christmas with Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver!No one will mistake him for Santa Claus, but Driver has his own way of making Christmas come early. "Keep going until you run out of money.
Fans react after Packers' perfect season ends with loss to Chiefs
BROWN DEER -- The Green Bay Packers went 364 days without losing, until Sunday, when they lose 19-14 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
BROWN DEER -- The Green Bay Packers went 364 days without losing, until Sunday, when they lose 19-14 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Packers lose to Chiefs, 19-14
KANSAS CITY -- The Green Bay Packers' perfect season came to a crashing halt against the struggling Kansas City Chiefs, who had just fired their coach and were starting a new quarterback.Proof again that nothing can be taken for granted in the NFL.
KANSAS CITY -- The Green Bay Packers' perfect season came to a crashing halt against the struggling Kansas City Chiefs, who had just fired their coach and were starting a new quarterback.Proof again that nothing can be taken for granted in the NFL.