Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Vikings defensive end Robison was slapped with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for kicking Packers guard T.J. Lang in the groin in the second quarter of the Packers 33-27 win over the Vikings. “It was in the sweet spot,” Lang said with a pained smile in the locker […]
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Packers will prove to be too powerful for Ponder-lead Vikings
Prediction: No one is slowing down Rodgers and the defense is licking their chops seeing a rookie quarterback this week. Get out ahead early and put division rival Minnesota away – just like the Bears did last Sunday. Packers 34 Vikings 13
Packers: NFL Lockout Deal Next Week?
Legendary senior writer jclombardi reports NFL labor deal probably coming next week. ESPN MORT: NFL LOCKOUT UNRESOLVED ISSUES ESPN–NFL Lockout unresolved issues: The outstanding unresolved issues according to sources: (1) Players want restoration of $320 million in lost benefits from the 2010 uncapped season (2) Players want to limit use of the franchise tag on unrestricted free agents […]
Favre Watch: The Long Goodbye
Senior writer jclombardi highlights setting sun on legendary Favre watch. Clipped from: sportsillustrated.cnn.com (share this clip) A Long, Painful Farewell: Brett Favre has never known how to let go, and as his concerned family watches, he’s paying the price in a final season of brutal hits, ugly picks and unseemly scandal. If you must witness an avalanche, do it from […]
Packers: Favre Watch
Senior writer jclombardi reviews funny Favre watch stories. Clipped from: www.espnmilwaukee.com (share this clip) Packers ‘rid’ themselves of Favre, move on: While you never say never when it comes to Brett Favre, it would appear that the Green Bay Packers will never again have to endure the circus that comes with facing their former iconic quarterback […]
Packers vs Vikings: Review & Grades
Senior writer jclombardi grades Packers win over Vikings. SUMMARY: After a sluggish first quarter, QB Rodgers rebounded to throw for 301 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Packers over the Vikings 31-3. With timely turnovers, the defense shut down QB Favre and RB Peterson holding the Vikings to a field goal. GAME BALLS: QB Rodgers; […]