Soldiers from the Milwaukee-based 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade headquarters received a surprise visit from six green Bay Packers Saturday (April 14) as part of the team’s annual tailgate tour.
The tour, now in its 13th year, gives back to those who support the Packers and allows the players to meet with their fans, according to Green Bay Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, who was also on the tour. Joining Murphy were current players Kenny Clark, Blake Martinez and Ty Montgomery, along with Packers alumni Antonio Freeman, Bubba Franks and Rob Davis.
In addition to thanking Soldiers for their service, Murphy said there are a lot of similarities between the NFL and the military.
"The NFL is a brotherhood too," Murphy said. "Players are encouraged to look out for their teammates."
Sgt. 1st Class Lucas Kramer, an operations noncommissioned officer, asked their thoughts on children playing the game.
"There's a lot to learn from football," Franks said. "The life lessons you learn in football are valuable. The team aspect is like the military because you have to rely on your team to work together.
"There's a lot of growing up to do through football," Franks added.
Murphy went on to explain the ways in which the NFL is continuously trying to make the game safer. He said the helmets are getting better, and new rules are beginning to be put in place for the safety of everyone who plays.
Murphy and the players took the time to personally thank the Soldiers, share Packers memorabilia and sign autographs.
Kramer said, "My oldest and I are Packers fans, and it means a lot to us to have Packer memorabilia."
The 157th was the last stop on the four-day tour, and the Soldiers said they were grateful for the visit.
"Coming here shows they are very supportive and appreciative of the military in general," said Joe Theelkeegan, an operations noncommissioned officer with the MEB, "While I have received many [military] coins, it means something more coming from Blake Martinez. Someone outside the military that appreciates our work as much as our higher level leadership does."
PACKERS LEGENDS FISHING GETAWAY August 2-7, 2017
Player Alumni Resources (www.playeralumniresources.com) has partnered with Eagle Lake Island Lodge (http://www.eaglelakeislandlodge.ca/packers.html), Canada's premier all-inclusive fishing lodge, to present PACKERS LEGENDS FISHING GETAWAY August 2-7, 2017!!
Are you ready for legendary fishing with some of your favorite football legends?
You will be fishing on an action-packed lake with four legendary Green Bay Packers including Jerry Kramer, Dave Robinson, Frank Winters and Chris Jacke!! Revisit the Lombardi golden years and Titletown's return to glory in 1996, enjoy iconic Packers stories, all while casting lures on an action-packed lake known for world-class fishing.
Passionate Packers fans will have four full days and five nights at an all-inclusive lodge on a private island. Guests are guaranteed a minimum of two two-hour fishing sessions with at least two of the alumni. This extraordinary opportunity also includes autographs from each of the alumni, unlimited photo opportunities, footballs and helmets for autographs, and the ultimate tailgating party during a pre-season Packers game.
In addition to hanging out with four Packers Legends, also Included in your PACKERS LEGENDS FISHING GETAWAY:
- Full dock service
- State-of-the-art fishing boats
- Fish and depth finders
- Unlimited gas for Eagle Lake Island Lodge boats
- Unlimited bait (crawlers, minnows, leeches) and walleye tackle
- Fishing guides
- Fish cleaning
- On-the-water cabins with modern facilities
- Daily housekeeping
- 3 homemade meals every day
- Open bar in the brew pub
- Game room
- Satellite TV
· Fishing license, tax and gratuities not included
I hope you are able to join us in August to take part in this what I believe to be a once in a life time event for Packer fans!
If you have any questions please let me know or you can reach out to Andy Grebe at 920-517-5201 orandy@eaglelakeislandlodge.ca or make you reservations now athttp://www.eaglelakeislandlodge.ca/packers.html
The deadline for reservations is February 15. Would love to have you join us!
It’s Jerry Kramer for Hall of Fame Day!
It's Jerry Kramer for Hall of Fame Day!
Support Big Jer and give him the credit that he deserves!
We Stand with #64!
Timmy The Packer Fan Supports Jerry Kramer for Hall of Fame Day!
Oklahoma boy asks 32 NFL teams who to root for; 2 respond (w/video)
Packer Fans/Owners,
Attached is the letter I sent to the young man featured in the stories below. He has only heard from 2 owners, Panthers and 49ers, and one PR person, the Chiefs.
The Packers have 360,584 owners and millions of fans, no reason we couldn't inundate him with invitations to root for the Pack. I would love it if we could flood him with invites to become a fan…
A brief email asking him to join us or your story of being a fan and why he should be one too. Write as little or as much as you would like.
Send your invite to Cade c/o TheLostOgle@gmail.com. If you want to use snail mail or send him some Packer Gear, send to: Cade Pope c/o The Lost Ogle, 2312 NW 47th, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Dear Cade,
Today I came across the story of your desire to find a NFL team to cheer for. As an owner of the Green Bay Packers I was a little concerned that I had not seen your letter, however, I am only one of roughly 360,000 owners of the Packers. Unlike any other team in the NFL, we the fans, own the team. In fact, there are no other professional sports teams that are owned by the people the way the Packers are. You may not know this, but, Since the Green Bay Packers joined the National Football League in 1921, they've been one of the most successful franchises around. They've won 11 NFL Championships and four Super Bowls over that time span.
The Packers currently have 21 members of the Hall of Fame; only one other team has more. And, I am sure you can name at least 2 others that will be added to that list (Hint: they are both Quarterbacks).
We are the team of Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre, Bart Starr and many other amazing past and present players. I have been a Packer fan for 52 years; have had season tickets for 50 years and an owner since 1997. Now we have had our ups and downs as a team some years good, some bad and some incredible and during all those years one thing has remained constant;The fans are great.
"Attempting to name which team has the best fans in the NFL is no easy task, because every fan thinks his or her favorite team has the best fans. However, this debate isn't about feelings, it is about facts. When you lay out all of the facts for all 32 franchises in the NFL, the only team that comes out on top time and time again is the Green Bay Packers".
The current waiting list for the Green Bay Packers has around 96,000 people on it. The only reason that fans get on the waiting list is so they can hand down their spot on the list to their children's children in their wills. All those fans waiting to get in and there are other teams who don't even fill their stadium. Our Fans are everywhere, you can go anywhere in this country and many places around the World and if you are wearing Green & Gold you are sure to be greeted with a big smile and hearty "GoPack". In August of last year, Forbes Magazine rated Green Bay Packer's fans #1. When last I checked, The Packers had 4.4 million Facebook fans and 701,000 Twitter followers. At last count there were 800 "Packer Bars" across the United States and that doesn't count the 200 or so in Wisconsin. By the way, you will have to wait a few years to go to those unless your folks take you. "Where is Green Bay? It's where the Packers play. That's all you need to know." There is so much more I can tell you about Green Bay, the Packers, the fans and of course Lambeau Field. Lambeau Field currently seats 80,735 and is the longest continually occupied NFL Stadium at 58 years and counting. "If you are an NFL fan, regardless of team, your life is not complete until you make a trip to Lambeau Field to see the Green Bay Packers play ANYBODY... If you can, tailgate to complete the experience part of the experience is seeing just how much this town is completely behind their team-real classy fans, too. Do it!" There's not a bad seat in the house and "Go Pack Go" cheers can be heard throughout the game. We have the Lambeau Leap which was started in 1993 when Safety LeRoy Butler returned a fumble recovery for a touchdown. He then ran to the stands and jumped into the waiting arms of the greatest fans in the NFL.
Cade, as I said there is so much more I can tell you. As a Packer fan you will always be part of a very special family and an incredible legacy. On behalf of my 360,583 fellow co-owners, I would like to formally invite you to be a Packer's fan.
Sincerely
Stig L. Rahm
Owner
Owner
Lodi, WI (140 Miles Southwest of Lambeau Field)
Lamers Express Wild Card Playoff Game Shuttles
Throughout the 2013 professional football season in Green Bay, Lamers Bus Lines has been operating Lamers Express game day shuttle service each home game. These services will be offered again this Sunday, January 5th, 2014, for the Wild Card Playoff Game featuring the Green Bay Packers vs. the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field. The following is a list of the express shuttles that will be offered:
Lamers Express – AIRPORT
Lamers Express – DE PERE
Lamers Express – GREEN BAY EAST
Lamers Express – GREEN BAY WEST
Lamers Express – HOWARD-SUAMICO
Lamers Express – LEDGEVIEW-BELLEVUE
Lamers Express – RAMADA WAY
Lamers Express – MILWAUKEE(see attached flyer)
Lamers Express – WAUSAU
Lamers Express – OSHKOSH
Lamers Express – APPLETON DOWNTOWN
Lamers Express – NORTH APPLETON
Lamers Express – NORTHWEST APPLETON
Lamers Express – GREENVILLE
Lamers Express – DARBOY
All of the Lamers Express services are being offered to accommodate local/regional residents, and travelers from outside the region who wish to escape traffic frustrations and parking fees. "We continue to recognize that there is a need to have express service from these regions", said Eric Stadler, Charter Consultant for Lamers Bus Lines. "Lamers Express is also offered to assist local law enforcement agencies in their effort to reduce vehicular congestion, which provides for a safer experience for everyone", Stadler continued.
Complete details and schedules are available at www.GoLamers.com. Information updates are also available by following Lamers Bus Lines on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Vine, and Instagram.
PACKERS Green and Gold Legends to play the Capitol on Nov. 7
MANITOWOC, Wis. (October 31, 2013) – The evening of Thursday, Nov. 7 will, indeed, be tinted green and gold when three legends of the Green Bay Packers visit the Lakeshore for a special one-night only performance of "Green and Gold Legends", 7 p.m., at the Capitol Civic Centre, Manitowoc. Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee and former Packer, Dave Robinson along with Packer greats LeRoy Butler and Boyd Dowler will provide an intimate reflection of their careers, their lives as Packer greats, and their lives since retiring from pro football, with Lombard-era expert, Royce Boyles emceeing the program. The local performance is sponsored by Tower Tavern, Associated Bank, and TimeOut Sports Bar and Grill.
Prepare to be inspired by the days of Lombardi, the first Lambeau Leap by Butler, and the chill of the infamous Ice Bowl, as the legends share their stories and interact with one another. And, audience members will have a chance to learn even more about the greats, with an intimate Q and A session.
All tickets are just $23.50 (plus tax and $2 per ticket Capitol Preservation Fee) and there are special discounts for four and 10-ticket packs. Visit or call the Box Office, 683-2184 for tickets and more information, today!
Da Bears Will Suck, AGAIN!
Some of you probably consider the past decade of Chicago football to have been the "Brian Urlacher Era," while others think of it as the "Lovie Smith Era."
Either way, it's over. NFL betting odds at SportBet.com (click here) have Da Bears at +1400 to win the NFC.
Urlacher, an 8-time Pro Bowler, announced his retirement in May. Smith, a coach with a career record of 81-63, was fired on New Year's Eve, following a 10-win season. Thanks mostly to poor QB play.
The NFC North has been an arms race for a few years, and, finally — after missing the playoffs in five of the last six seasons — the Bears have decided to engage. The team addressed its offense in significant ways during the offseason. Chicago's new head coach, Marc Trestman, has a unique and impressive resume, with a deep history of coaxing quality seasons out of less-than-perfect quarterbacks. Good luck getting that out of cry baby Cutler.
Packer Weather Vanes For Purchase! A Must Have!
These are handmade copper full-bodied vanes. Pictured is 16" long Packers/Cheesehead weather vane and would go for $350 + $20 shipping. Larger versions would be more. If it's going on a roof, the directionals and roof bracket would be a little extra (about $30 for the small version. Lead time is approximately 4-6 weeks to complete.) Feel free to reply with contact information and number of Packer weather vanes you may want to purchase. Thanks. Contact Rick Bernier at rtbernier59@yahoo.com he is the artist and a Packer Fan For Life! GO! PACK GO!
Thank You For Our Freedom
Remembering Those Men And Women That Are Currently Serving, Have Served In The Past, And For All Those That Have Fallen For Our Freedom, On This Memorial Day. Thank You!
2013 Draft Dreams From Robin Hood
1. Margus Hunt DE/DT (SMU)
2. Travis Frederick C (WISC)
3. Travis Chappelear DT(NW MIZZ S
4. Brad Sorenson QB (S UTAH)
5. Zavier Gooden LB (MIZZ)
6. Dexter Mccoil S (TULSA)
7. David Bass LB (MIZZ W S)
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Jerry Kramer For Pro Football HOF 2014
Visit JerryKramer.com to learn more how you can help, get this LEGEND, into the Pro Football Hall of Fame!
DO IT! AND DO IT OFTEN! GO! PACK GO!
Packers finish season 12-6 and head home for the season after losing to the 49ers 31-45 in Divisional Playoff.
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