Green Bay Packers Family Night 101

I think it is safe to say the intra-squad scrimmage between the Green Bay Packers offense and defense is the most well-attended of it's kind. In 2006, the event attracted 62,701 Packers fans to Lambeau Field! Attendance has grown each of it's seven years; in 1999, just 46,420 bought tickets!

This year the game will be played on August 4th. Packers Family Night also includes on-field football drills and a "Shirt Off Our Back" drawing where 20 jerseys worn by Green Bay Packers players during the scrimmage are raffled off.

Green Bay Packers' Family Night tickets will go on sale on Saturday, June 16 through TicketStar outlets. Fans can find outlets through the Packers website or by calling the Green Bay Packers ticket office at 920-494-3401 or 800-895-0071. Tickets are just $8! Perfect for taking the whole family to Lambeau Field!

Those Lucky Brown Country Residents...Pay Up!

If you are one of the lucky Brown County residents whose name was picked in the Green Bay Packers lottery for the opportunity to buy Green Bay Packers tickets to an upcoming game at Lambeau Field; payment is due tomorrow.

If you are near the Green Bay Packers' ticket office, you can drop off payment there from 9a-5p or you can send in payment, but the envelope needs to be postmarked by the 30th of May.

Bart's a Packers Fan.

Good Times....In the METRODOME????

While it is true the Green Bay Packers lost the game against the Minnesota Vikings to a last minute field goal on that fateful Sunday afternoon in 2005, I do have to admit it still was fun! It was an unexpected surprise that a group of Packers fans from Wisconsin met up with (can it be?) Vikings fans and had a great weekend.

If you can, I think planning to check out a Packers away game each year is a SUPER idea. The language and wasted energy the Vikings (in this example) fans will expel on you is worth the price of admission. We sat amongst the purple-clad Minnesotans who sure thought they were something special in their way-too-loud, depressing, no-history-having DOME. Again though, pretty fun. Having been to a number of games at Lambeau against our division-rivals, I feel pretty comfortable saying we are the more amiable of the two hosts.

Like I said it was a last minute trip, which was to our pocketbooks' benefit as the tickets for the Packers Vikings game was totally fair. We bought our tickets from a company called Minnesota Vikings Tickets who were super nice and priced right. The bigger expense came at that darn Mall of America! My advice, buy Vikings tickets in advance of your road trip on www.vikingstickets.com before spending ticket money at the best DSW I have ever been to!

The upcoming game on the 2007-2008 Green Bay Packers schedule which seems like an obvious choice for me is to get a dose of the Bears' fans at the Packers Bears game at Soldier Field on December 23. Who's in?

What did I miss?

Well, the month of May continues to fly by....Brett Favre was particularly busy with his party-planning business. Who knew he could create centerpieces and hor'devours?


Turns out Martha Stewart, Favre isn't...he passed on kitchen duty (and the potential fines the Green Bay Packers were going to impose) and showed up in Green Bay for the first mandatory mini-camp this past weekend. Even though he is still recovering from having bone spurs removed from his ankle this past February, Favre could have hit the field during the camp, but was held out for precautionary reasons. Brett has said that he intends on getting himself in the best shape of his career for the upcoming season. With his 38th birthday around the corner, Favre's body will only thank him on Monday's for the preparation today. On a personal note, I want my Green Bay Packers tickets at Lambeau Field in Sec 120, Row 1 to check out this, errr, preparation!


Wait, is there a pink elephant in this post.... no mention of Brett Favre's alleged comment about requesting to be traded by the Green and Gold?


No there isn't. As I believe in my heart of hearts, that Brett would NEVER speak of such an atrocity!

UW's Stocco on the Packers roster?

According to Green Bay Packers Coach, Mike McCarthy, UW-Wisconsin Quarterback, John Stocco was to get three practices with the Packers and from there McCarthy would make a decision to extend an offer to him. As of May 4, Mike McCarthy said he was impressed with Stocco's performance, but would need to talk through the options and possible make a decision by today, May 6.

As the current rookie's gather in Green Bay to take a look at the playbook, get acquainted with the town and take in a bit of the Green Bay Packers incredible history, Brett Favre (hopefully) can rest easy knowing this will be the team that goes back to the Super Bowl.

Draft Dodging and the Packers

Like I stated previously, I don't really have the time to fully analyze the NFL draft like dudes do, BUT I do have a good enough understanding of what it was the Green Bay Packers were missing on the field last season to know that when the team announced it's first round pick was a defensive lineman in Justin Harrell out of Tennessee, there was going to be controversy.

It boils down to philosophy. Pick the best player available, regardless of position, at the time of your pick. Pick the player who will fill your highest priority need when your pick is up. Or draft a player who you might be able to use to negotiate with. Is more, better when it comes to defensive weapons? Is Brett Favre all it takes to bring the offensive line up to a competitive level 100% of the time?

The expectations EVERY SINGLE SEASON with Green Bay Packers fans is that this team is going, at minimum to the NFL Playoffs. Will the moves, or lack of moves made by Packer GM, Ted Thompson in this off-season help to meet fans' expectations? Only time will tell.

Green Bay Packers Complete 2007 Schedule

GREEN BAY PACKERS PRESEASON SCHEDULE:

Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. Green Bay Packers
Heinz Field Pittsburgh, PA
Saturday 8/11/2007 7:30 PM

Green Bay Packers Vs. Seattle Seahawks
Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI
Saturday 8/18/2007 7:00 PM

Green Bay Packers Vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI
Thursday 8/23/2007 8:00 PM

Tennessee Titans Vs. Green Bay Packers
LP Field (Formerly The Coliseum) Nashville, TN
Thursday 8/30/2007 7:00 PM

GREEN BAY PACKERS 2007 NFL SCHEDULE (or as I like to refer to it, the road to the Super Bowl)

Green Bay Packers Vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI
Sunday 9/9/2007 12:00 PM

New York Giants Vs. Green Bay Packers
Giants Stadium East Rutherford, NJ
Sunday 9/16/2007 1:00 PM

Green Bay Packers Vs. San Diego Chargers
Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI
Sunday 9/23/2007 12:00 PM

Minnesota Vikings Vs. Green Bay Packers
Metrodome Minneapolis, MN
Sunday 9/30/2007 12:00 PM

Green Bay Packers Vs. Chicago Bears
Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI
Sunday 10/7/2007 7:15 PM

Green Bay Packers Vs. Washington Redskins
Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI
Sunday 10/14/2007 12:00 PM

Denver Broncos Vs. Green Bay Packers
Invesco Field At Mile High Denver, CO
Monday 10/29/2007 6:30 PM

Kansas City Chiefs Vs. Green Bay Packers
Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City, MO
Sunday 11/4/2007 11:00 AM

Green Bay Packers Vs. Minnesota Vikings
Lambeau FieldGreen Bay, WI
Sunday 11/11/2007 12:00 PM

Green Bay Packers Vs. Carolina Panthers
Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI
Sunday 11/18/2007 12:00 PM

Detroit Lions Vs. Green Bay Packers
Ford Field Detroit, MI
Thursday 11/22/2007 11:30 AM

Dallas Cowboys Vs. Green Bay Packers
Texas Stadium Irving, TX
Thursday 11/29/2007 7:15 PM

Green Bay Packers Vs. Oakland Raiders
Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI
Sunday 12/9/2007 12:00 PM

St. Louis Rams Vs. Green Bay Packers
Edward Jones Dome Saint Louis, MO
Sunday 12/16/2007 11:00 AM

Chicago Bears Vs. Green Bay Packers
Soldier Field Stadium Chicago, IL
Sunday 12/23/2007 12:00 PM

Green Bay Packers Vs. Detroit Lions
Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI
Sunday 12/30/2007 12:00 PM

NFL Draft and the Green and Gold

I really am in over my head on this NFL Draft talk and what the Green Bay Packers will or won't do....Can't sink my teeth in to it? As Steve Czaben said today, the draft is really an excuse for men to try to sound like an expert and that teams just need to pick a player they think is a good fit for the needs. The first year the draftee hits the field for their new team, it is unlikely he will be an impact player. Depth. Rounds. Scheme. Football Intelligence. Stock. 40-yard dash. Trades.

I don't know. I just know that once this weekend is over, the Green Bay Packers and my Brett Favre can get to business and focus on how they are going to win 14 games this season and go all the way to the Super Bowl. But will it be with Randy Moss???????

The schedule looks rough. It always does; no? (I can't remember the last time the NFL schedule came out and people were like, "piece of cake"!)

Isn't that the beauty of the NFL?

Say it isn't so...

Emotions will run high again at the end of this NFL season for #4 of the Green Bay Packers....

Nick Barnett Going the Distance with the Packers

It became official on Tuesday, that rather than seeking out free agency, starting middle linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, Nick Barnett will quite possibly play his entire career for the Green and Gold.

Nick Barnett has and will continue to work hard on and off the field for the Packers. He is considered a leader on defense. Barnett has said that he feels blessed to be in a position to play for one team for his career, as very few players do.

As a Green Bay Packers fan, I applaud his decision and the Packers decision to extend a long-term deal Barnett's way.

Hey, more good news...only 2 1/2 hours to go until the Green Bay Packers 2007 schedule is confirmed!!!

Preseason Green Bay Packers Games Finalized

2007 Preseason Packers Schedule:

Saturday August 11 at Pittsburgh Steelers 6:30pm (CST)
Saturday August 18 vs Seattle Seahawks 7:00pm (CST)
Thursday August 23 vs Jacksonville Jaguars 7:00pm (CST)
Thursday August 30 at Tennessee Titans 7:00pm (CST)

Green Bay Packers Ticketsgreen bay packers tickets are ALWAYS cheaper for these games. Go with the family!

Green Bay Packers 2007 Schedule

Here we are at the start of April.... this means that we will know VERY SOON the Packers 2007 season. You name it - pre-season, home games, away games, post-season (ok, not post-season, but say it with me....Your Super Bowl-bound Green Bay Packers). We do already know the two home pre-season wins at Lambeau Field will come at the hands of Mike Holmgren's Seattle Seahawks and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Remember, my experience has been that the pre-season Packers games are great to take the kids to...ticket prices are lower for these games and the beer consumption seems the follow that same trend. I have had luck with a local Wisconsin ticket broker, vs going the ebay direction or national ticket company. There is one right on Oneida Street in Green Bay, WI. You can pick up your Green Bay Packers tickets right at Ticket King.

Will Randy Moss be Staying in Oakland?

Lane Kiffin, Oakland Raiders' new head coach, said Tuesday that he fully expects to see Randy Moss decked in Silver and Black in the upcoming season, not the oft-rumored Green and Gold, Green Bay Packers fans have been wary of.

It is reported that this rumor has not distracted the Green Bay Packers as they prepare for the upcoming season - which now includes a Thanksgiving Day stomping of the Detroit Lions! (With Favre on the field on what I consider THE PERFECT day for a football game, I might save myself some Turkey Day calories - you don't want that tryptophan to put you to sleep for the second half!)

"We're Still Plugging Along..."

At least that is what Green Bay Packers' GM Ted Thompson recently said regarding free agency. Hopefully there is a plan in place to bring back the running game and give Brett Favre a few guys to throw to, THEN we should be all set to see the Green Bay Packers go straight to the Super Bowl!

Making Game Day Plans?

While we still have to wait a few weeks for the actual Green Bay Packers 2007-2008 schedule to be announced, we know the following teams will sweat the Pack visiting their home turf: Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and the same place finisher from NFC West either the Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, or the St. Louis Rams (running out of time to confirm who that is - will report back). Then at home the Green Bay Packers will obviously play host to the other NFC teams, as well as the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers and the same place finisher from the NFC South either the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Have you added your name to the ticket list?

If you haven't already, add your name (or your great-grandchildren's name) to the Green Bay Packers season-ticket list. Granted there are 70,000 people ahead of you waiting to get in to Lambeau Field, but what the heck?

You just need to send a written request and including the name, address, phone number and the number of Green Bay Packers tickets requested, limited to 4, to the Packers Ticket Office, P.O. Box 10628 Green Bay, WI 54307-0628.

Can't wait? You can get single-game tickets as soon as the 2007-2008 schedule is announced through a Wisconsin ticket broker. I like to work with a local Wisconsin company - my experience has been that they are most likely to have the greatest number of ticket options available at the fairest prices.

No Packers Game, No Problem....

Here we sit. Looking at "Spring ahead" tonight...one step closer to the Green Bay Packers upcoming season. With that said, there still is some other sports action in Wisconsin to get excited about - the Wisconsin Badgers Basketball team! Going for the Big 10 Championship - gearing up for March Madness. Check out www.iamabadgerfan.blogspot.com for all-things-Badger...

Ticket Prices at Lambeau Field Going Up

The face value of tickets in the bowl at Lambeau Field will increase this year by $5 a ticket says the Green Bay Packers' director of ticket operations. Still considerably lower than a comparable ticket's face value for the Minnesota Vikings or for the Chicago Bears, and about equal to that of a ticket to see the Detroit Lions.

Considering the fact that ESPN The Magazine ranked a game day at Lambeau Field as tops in all professional sports franchises the last 2 years, along with the fact that the Packers season tickets have been sold out since the 1960's, makes this increase moot.

Since we are all buying tickets for a game at Lambeau in the secondary market, this $5 won't matter. If you haven't been to Green Bay yet, this is your year. See Favre. See the Frozen Tundra.