Thank you Mr. Biever

Thank you Mr. Biever

Beyond his talent and the way he could tell a whole story with a single image, NFL Hall of Fame photographer Vern Biever was a really nice guy. One day several years ago, my mom received an unsolicited package from him and opened it to find several prints of my dad during his playing years [...]

The good guy reflex

The good guy reflex

Patrick Taylor waved his arms in the air as he came off the field during Saturday's Packer game at Lambeau Field. The running back had lost his shoe on the previous play and he needed help getting it back on his foot quickly. Before an equipment team member could even respond, Pro Bowl back and [...]

A new era in Titletown

A new era in Titletown

I don’t know why so many Packer fans still labor under the illusion that great football teams require dynastic quarterbacks. In the past 31 seasons, we’ve had two such quarterbacks – Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers – and, during that stretch, we have exactly two Super Bowl trophies to show for their efforts. That’s a [...]

Thank you, next

Thank you, next

I don't think you can be a Packer fan and not be grateful for Aaron's Rodger's stellar performances during his historic 18 years in Green Bay. And I don't think you can be a Wisconsinite and not be grateful that he has moved on. These past few seasons have been uncomfortable -- kind of like [...]