Bucky Out for Revenge
(September 29, 2008) --- Sadly, last week was not a good week for Wisconsinites. Not only did our Green Bay Packers lose the “Battle of the Bays” (30-21) to those wenches in Tampa in a game where QB Aaron Rodgers sustained a shoulder injury during the third period, but our Badgers lost a supposed easy one to the Wolverines.
As if the loss itself wasn’t bad enough, this was the biggest second-half comeback in Michigan stadium history. Wanna feel even more depressed? Okay, get this: #9 Wisconsin went into the game undefeated and was favored... but unranked Michigan won. The Badgers led the Wolverines 19-0 at halftime... but laughable Michigan won. The Wolverines had 5 turnovers and only 21-yards of offense in the first half... but rebuilding Michigan won. And Wisconsin even scored on a two-point conversion to tie the game with 13-seconds left... but the Badgers were penalized and then failed on their second attempt and that yellow-bellied team from Michigan won.
UW mascot Bucky Badger was so distraught after the loss he surprise-tackled Biff the Wolverine, put him in an inverted three-quarter figure-four leglock, gave him a Three Stooges-styled eye-poke, punched him several times in the kidneys and then gnawed his left arm off. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Go Bucky!
(September 29, 2008) --- Sadly, last week was not a good week for Wisconsinites. Not only did our Green Bay Packers lose the “Battle of the Bays” (30-21) to those wenches in Tampa in a game where QB Aaron Rodgers sustained a shoulder injury during the third period, but our Badgers lost a supposed easy one to the Wolverines.
As if the loss itself wasn’t bad enough, this was the biggest second-half comeback in Michigan stadium history. Wanna feel even more depressed? Okay, get this: #9 Wisconsin went into the game undefeated and was favored... but unranked Michigan won. The Badgers led the Wolverines 19-0 at halftime... but laughable Michigan won. The Wolverines had 5 turnovers and only 21-yards of offense in the first half... but rebuilding Michigan won. And Wisconsin even scored on a two-point conversion to tie the game with 13-seconds left... but the Badgers were penalized and then failed on their second attempt and that yellow-bellied team from Michigan won.UW mascot Bucky Badger was so distraught after the loss he surprise-tackled Biff the Wolverine, put him in an inverted three-quarter figure-four leglock, gave him a Three Stooges-styled eye-poke, punched him several times in the kidneys and then gnawed his left arm off. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Go Bucky!
Packers, Prizes, a Styx Concert and More!
(September 25, 2008) --- Greetings Central Florida Packer Backers! There have been a couple of changes regarding club events this weekend that we wanted to pass along to you!
First, just a quick reminder that the “Green & Gold Polka Fest” originally scheduled for this Saturday (9/28/2008) had to be cancelled. The Happy Schnapps Combo couldn’t make the trip to Orlando and One Eyed Jack’s will not be showing the Wisconsin-Michigan game that same afternoon either.
Okay... now here’s the good news...
Be sure to join all of us at One Eyed Jack’s (15 N. Orange Avenue) in downtown Orlando this Sunday afternoon (9/28/2008) to watch the “Battle of the Bays” as our Green Bay Packers visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Doors open at noon, game begins at 1pm! During halftime of the game you’ll want to take part in the “Grab Your Heinie for a Leinie Contest!” All you have to do is drop your George Washington in the beer glass for great Leinenkugel prizes! (We recently gave away the Leinie canoe you see pictured above!) We’ll even supply the quarters! One bit of advice: Wear pants.
Then, immediately following the Packers-Bucs game at One Eyed, everyone’s invited just a few blocks to the south (next to City Hall) for a FREE outdoor concert from Styx! They’ll be performing all their hits such as “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” “Blue Collar Man,” “Too Much Time On My Hands,” “Mr. Roboto,” Fooling Yourself,” “Show Me The Way” and many more! (For more info on the Styx show logon to wmmo.com.)Also keep in mind that there’s loads of fun still to come each week this season for all Green Bay fans at your official Packer club headquarters at One Eyed Jack’s. For a complete list of our CFPB “Event Schedule,” simply click on to the link to our website at CentralFloridaPackerBackers.com or pick up a copy of our weekly PackerPage newsletter (also available on our website) during games at One Eyed Jack’s.
Aaron It Out!
(September 8, 2008) --- Despite being penalized 118-yards for on-field boo-boos and two apparent scores erased by the refs, our Packers picked up a sweet 24-19 season-opening win last Monday night against the Queens at Lambeau Field.Green Bay’s new starting QB Aaron Rodgers said the win over Minnesota was the biggest day of his life since winning an “Outstanding Supporting Actor” Emmy for his role as Robert Barone on the long-running sophisticated but family-oriented hit comedy “Everybody Loves Raymond.”
One of Aaron’s biggest plays of the game happened early in the contest when Rodgers hit Greg Jennings deep over the middle for a 56-yard gain to the Minnesota 6-yard line and then followed that up with a difficult throw to Korey Hall for the Packers first touchdown. Although that pesky Peterson kept Minnesota in the game during the first quarter, the Packers’ defense tightened-up and was all over him like flies on a cow-pie during the second-half.
Other key Packer plays included a 76-yard Will Blackmon touchdown punt return, a 57-yard run by Ryan Grant which set up another score, and an Atari Bigby interception late in the game which helped seal the victory and bring the bacon home to old Green Bay!
The game was notable for a few other reason too. It was the first Packers game since the last century to see someone start at QB other than Favray... following a Rodgers quarterback sneak into the end-zone, Aaron successfully attempted his very first “Lambeau Leap” without the help of a stepladder... and back-up QB Brian Brohm did a flawless job holding the clipboard on the Green Bay sidelines.
Favre Makes Cents!
(August 10, 2008) --- The Federal Mint is recalling the recently minted Wisconsin quarter to replace the images on the back with an image of Brett Favre. State lawmakers say this move was necessary because of an overwhelming number of Wisconsinites that want their quarterback. Back.
Brett Favre Shocked to Hear He Will Retire
(March 4, 2008) --- “When I happened to tune in ESPN2 this morning and saw all of my friends and teammates recalling what a great guy I was and saw several touching reflective video biographies about my career in the NFL, I thought I had just died or something,” said a grinning Brett Favre as he walked out of his team physician’s office following an extensive physical examination. “Instead my doctor reassured me that he’s 97-percent positive he thinks I’m still alive.”
Rumors spread like wildfire regarding Favre’s retirement Tuesday morning after Brett was spotted by a reporter at a Kiln, Mississippi Home Depot.
“I’m not retiring, I’m retiling,” clarified Favre to the press this afternoon. “Deanna has been on my ass to redo the floor in Breleigh’s bathroom for several years and I finally found some time to get around to it... and now it’s all this.”
Apparently the reporter, veteran sports anchor Yasushi Kikuchi, happened to run into Favre while he was browsing the ceramic tile aisle and simply asked the three-time MVP how he was doing. Brett then responded with those two words which rocked the sports world: “I’m retiling.”
In related news, Brett also denies any and all rumors that he has a severe case of the grout.
"Badger Bowl Bus" a Blast!
(January 2, 2008) --- The Central Florida Packer Backers were represented at the "Outback Bowl" game in Tampa for the University of Wisconsin vs. Tennessee game on New Year's Day. Over 50 CFPB members not only road in style in a Mears motor-coach bus, but the tickets were all within 10-rows from the field. Although the Badgers lost to the Volunteers, we still enjoyed the roundtrip party, the 5th Quarter and hanging with Bucky! Oh, and thanks to Larry for the pre-game Jello-shots!
When you start drinking at 8am, odds are a few will crash and burn early, right Rob and Nory? And by-the-way, that's not Gus behind the wheel, that's Packer Mike who knows beer is now cheaper than gas! That's why before we left for Tampa we filled up the bus with Miller Lite!
Looking ahead to the 2008 NFL season, the CFPB club is hoping to offer Packer road-trips to Jacksonville, Tampa and possibly New Orleans!
"When you say Wis-consin... you've said it all!"
Another Packer Party
(December 17, 2007) --- With decisive wins over the St. Louis Rams (33-14) and Oakland Raiders (38-7) the last two weeks, our Green Bay Packers are looking to win-out the last two games against duh-Bears and those pesky Lions. And then it’s post-season play, hey!
If you’re unable to watch Green Bay play a game at Lambeau Field, the next best place to cheer on the Pack is with the hundreds of fun and crazy fans that show up each week at Central Florida Packer Backer headquarters at One Eyed Jack’s in downtown Orlando. The Packer Report called the Orlando-based fan club “The Grand-Daddy of All Packer-fan hot-beds...” and Brett Favre himself has personally acknowledged the CFPB club’s dedicated and large fan-base.
As usual at One Eyed Jack’s, there more than eating, drinking and watching our Pack. The last two weeks CFPB members got to throw footballs and pitch poop for a crap-load of prizes in the annual “Miller Passing Challenge” and “Cow Chip Throwing Competition.” Now that’s what we call fun! BTW... the 2007 “Chip Champ” was Renee Kortus (#1563) who pitched a perfect pooper (3-for-3) to take the crapper-crown while Jerry Starl (#119) passed with precision and showed everyone he’s ready to step in for Aaron Rodgers if he’s ever unable to hold the clipboard.
More Packer fun on-the-way! See you for the next Packers game at One Eyed Jack’s!
(August 10, 2008) --- The Federal Mint is recalling the recently minted Wisconsin quarter to replace the images on the back with an image of Brett Favre. State lawmakers say this move was necessary because of an overwhelming number of Wisconsinites that want their quarterback. Back.Brett Favre Shocked to Hear He Will Retire
(March 4, 2008) --- “When I happened to tune in ESPN2 this morning and saw all of my friends and teammates recalling what a great guy I was and saw several touching reflective video biographies about my career in the NFL, I thought I had just died or something,” said a grinning Brett Favre as he walked out of his team physician’s office following an extensive physical examination. “Instead my doctor reassured me that he’s 97-percent positive he thinks I’m still alive.”
Rumors spread like wildfire regarding Favre’s retirement Tuesday morning after Brett was spotted by a reporter at a Kiln, Mississippi Home Depot.
“I’m not retiring, I’m retiling,” clarified Favre to the press this afternoon. “Deanna has been on my ass to redo the floor in Breleigh’s bathroom for several years and I finally found some time to get around to it... and now it’s all this.”
Apparently the reporter, veteran sports anchor Yasushi Kikuchi, happened to run into Favre while he was browsing the ceramic tile aisle and simply asked the three-time MVP how he was doing. Brett then responded with those two words which rocked the sports world: “I’m retiling.”
In related news, Brett also denies any and all rumors that he has a severe case of the grout.
"Badger Bowl Bus" a Blast!
(January 2, 2008) --- The Central Florida Packer Backers were represented at the "Outback Bowl" game in Tampa for the University of Wisconsin vs. Tennessee game on New Year's Day. Over 50 CFPB members not only road in style in a Mears motor-coach bus, but the tickets were all within 10-rows from the field. Although the Badgers lost to the Volunteers, we still enjoyed the roundtrip party, the 5th Quarter and hanging with Bucky! Oh, and thanks to Larry for the pre-game Jello-shots!
When you start drinking at 8am, odds are a few will crash and burn early, right Rob and Nory? And by-the-way, that's not Gus behind the wheel, that's Packer Mike who knows beer is now cheaper than gas! That's why before we left for Tampa we filled up the bus with Miller Lite!
Looking ahead to the 2008 NFL season, the CFPB club is hoping to offer Packer road-trips to Jacksonville, Tampa and possibly New Orleans!
"When you say Wis-consin... you've said it all!"
Another Packer Party
(December 17, 2007) --- With decisive wins over the St. Louis Rams (33-14) and Oakland Raiders (38-7) the last two weeks, our Green Bay Packers are looking to win-out the last two games against duh-Bears and those pesky Lions. And then it’s post-season play, hey!
If you’re unable to watch Green Bay play a game at Lambeau Field, the next best place to cheer on the Pack is with the hundreds of fun and crazy fans that show up each week at Central Florida Packer Backer headquarters at One Eyed Jack’s in downtown Orlando. The Packer Report called the Orlando-based fan club “The Grand-Daddy of All Packer-fan hot-beds...” and Brett Favre himself has personally acknowledged the CFPB club’s dedicated and large fan-base.
As usual at One Eyed Jack’s, there more than eating, drinking and watching our Pack. The last two weeks CFPB members got to throw footballs and pitch poop for a crap-load of prizes in the annual “Miller Passing Challenge” and “Cow Chip Throwing Competition.” Now that’s what we call fun! BTW... the 2007 “Chip Champ” was Renee Kortus (#1563) who pitched a perfect pooper (3-for-3) to take the crapper-crown while Jerry Starl (#119) passed with precision and showed everyone he’s ready to step in for Aaron Rodgers if he’s ever unable to hold the clipboard.
More Packer fun on-the-way! See you for the next Packers game at One Eyed Jack’s!
