Author: Aaliyan Mohammed

5. Aaron Kampman Kampman ranks fifth all time in franchise sacks. Kampman wasn’t the most fundamentally sound player, but his play spoke for itself. He played for the Packers from 2002 – 2009 and was a the Packers best defensive play maker for a three year stretch over that time, as one of the more dominant defensive ends in the league. He recorded 458 tackles, 12 forced fumbles, and 54 sacks in his Packers career. 4. Lionel Aldridge Playing nine seasons for the Packers (’63-’71), Aldridge only missed three starts in 126 games. Aldridge was a key piece on a Packers…

All seemed well again in the world of Wisconsin Badgers basketball. A D’Mitrik Trice three put the Badgers up 57-45 with 7:13 to go and they seemed on their way to their fourth win over a ranked Big Ten team. A 23-5 run over the last 6:59 made the difference for the No.18 Hawkeyes to pull away in Iowa City and open up the floodgates once more of chants of “fire Gard.” Wisconsin (12-9 Overall, 5-5 Big Ten) traveled to Iowa City for a matchup with the No. 18 Iowa Hawkeyes (15-5 Overall, 6-3 Big Ten). Wisconsin is coming off…

10. Adrian Amos Picks It for the Packers The Packers signed Adrian Amos on the second day of free agency from their division rival the Chicago Bears. It payed off quick with Amos picking off his former team in the season opener to seal the game for the Pack. 9. Za’darius Smith bullies Kirk Cousins The Packers went to Minnesota on a Monday night to see who would win the NFC North. Za’darius Smith came up big all night with three and a half sacks. 8. Preston Smith sacks Trubisky After the Amos Interception in the red zone, the Bears…

Overview The Packers went into the game confident feeling like they would be ready the second time they faced the 49ers. However, it really only took three drives to see they would be in for a long night. The 49ers led at halftime 27-0, while only attempting four passes at the point. The 49ers clearly wanted to establish the ground game, and were very successful. The Packers started to mount what may have been a miraculous comeback, but the 49ers put the game far out of reach. Biggest Reason for Loss This shouldn’t come as a surprise but the biggest…

5. Tony Canadeo Tony Canadeo, “The Grey Ghost of Gonzaga,” will always be remembered as one of the greatest Packers of all time. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974, Canadeo has many accomplishments throughout his career. Canadeo was selected First Team All-Pro twice in his career. Rushing for 4,197 yards in his career, Canadeo’s number, three, was retired in Green Bay. Canadeo would have rushed for more yards, and been even more successful, but he took time away from the team to join the navy for two years. Canadeo was selected to the all decade team of the…

Overview The Greenbay Packers are moving on! Behind Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams, the Pack are 60 minutes from playing in February. The Seahawks gave the Packers a late scare, but the Packers wouldn’t fold. After taking an early 21-3 lead the Packers looked like they would easily walk away victorious. However, Russell Wilson started to claw his team back and brought them to within five. The Packers gave the ball back to Seattle with under five minutes left. The defense would hold, and a pair of clutch plays would punch the packers ticket to Santa Clara. The Packers won…

Overview Since 1992 the Packers have had the pleasure of having a hall of fame franchise quarterback. Brett Favre until 2007, and then Aaron Rodgers up to date. Four is already in the ring of honor and retired, and 12, without a doubt, will be one day as well. Who owns the title for the best quarterback to ever wear the green and gold. Favre, the iron man of the NFL; or Rodgers, possibly the best thrower of the football the league has ever seen. The Rodgers Overview Aaron Rodgers has been the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers since…