Green Bay

Do you know what a cheesehead is?

A "cheesehead" is a nickname for dedicated Green Bay Packer fan, and they are all over the nation.  The Packers are one of the most popular and well-traveled group of fans in any sport.  This might be due to Green Bay being the only NFL team not owned by a single person, but instead shareholders.  They had one of the most notorious names in sports for many years; Brett Favre. But nowadays, that name is long lost in the town of Green Bay...

There is a new sheriff in town, and his name is Aaron Rodgers.  After 23 teams decided not to draft Aaron, Green Bay took the risk, and it turned out very well.  He was a very solid quarterback coming out of University of California-Berkeley, but had a few concerns that doubted experts.  He was also expected to sit behind the almighty Brett Favre, and that might have been a blessing in disguise. Rodgers quieted critics 5 years into his career, and after only starting 2 seasons, he led the Green Bay Packers to there record 13th league championship in 2010.  He then followed his Super Bowl performance by winning the 2011 NFL MVP.  He is the most elite quarterback in the league today and is as good as a teammate as they get.  He is who you want leading your team.

The Packers started the 2012 season slow after a very disappointing 2011 playoff loss to the reigning champs, the New York Football Giants, but have come around.  As of today, Green Bay is 4-3 after a much needed win in St. Louis.  Green Bay completely embarrassed the undefeated Houston Texans last week, and needed to show the league there back today, which they did.  Green Bay might be the most scary 4-3 team anyone could think of.  We will see how they unfold, and hopefully its similar to two years ago.

If you are a Green Bay Packer fan, check out some shirts coming soon athttp://www.cafepress.com/shirtsforrealfootballfans.  One in the works will be "Favre Who? It's Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood"

By: Bobby Bruns