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2003 Training Camp Practice Schedule

Thu, 29 May 2003 08:19:21 CST

ALL DATES AND TIMES ARE TENTATIVE.
*Any practices moved inside to the Don Hutson Center due to inclement weather, poor field conditions or for other reasons will be closed to the public due to space limitations. All other practices will be open to the public unless indicated otherwise. Practices will rotate between Clarke Hinkle Field (adjacent to Oneida Street) and Ray Nitschke Field (across the street from the Resch Center on Packer Drive) on a periodic basis.

Date
Morning Practice
Afternoon Practice

Fri, July 18
Rookies and First-Year Players travel - no practice

Sat, July 19
no practice
2:30 - 3:45 pm (shorts)

Sun, July 20
10:30 - 11:45 am (shorts)
2:30 - 3:45 pm (shorts)

Sun, July 20
Veteran Players travel

Mon, July 21
physical testing - no practice scheduled

Date
Morning Practice
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World Bowl Race Explained

Tue, 27 May 2003 15:48:54 CST

The race for places in World Bowl XI at Hampden Park, Glasgow, on June 14 could be the closest battle in NFL Europe League history.

With two weeks to go in the season, four teams remain in the hunt for the championship game, including three teams bidding for a record fifth appearance in the big game - and the host team themselves, the Scottish Claymores.

One team has a shot at clinching a World Bowl berth in Week Nine. Another could also be in a position to clinch if other results go their way. But if Scotland and Rhein are victorious this week, it will be the first time in league history that Week 10 has arrived without either World Bowl contestant having been decided.

Confused? We hope you won't be. So to begin with, here is a reminder of the NFL Europe League's tiebreaker system.

NFLEL Tiebreaker System
If two or more clubs finish with identical won-lost-tied percentage, the following steps will be taken until a winner is determi..

Nall Named NFL Europe Offensive Player Of The Week

Tue, 27 May 2003 15:26:22 CST

Scottish Claymores quarterback Craig Nall has been named Offensive Player of the Week following his 300-yard passing display against the Amsterdam Admirals in Week 8.

The remaining three Players of Week 8 participated in the Rhein Fire-Berlin Thunder game - Fire defensive end Jesse Warren, Thunder kicker J.R. Jenkins and Fire German defensive lineman Bastian Lano.

Nall, of the Green Bay Packers, became the first Claymores quarterback since Dameyune Craig on June 13, 1999, to throw for 300 yards in a game when he completed 22 of 31 attempts for 313 yards, 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. That performance saw Nall post a 135.6 quarterback rating and helped Scotland stay in the World Bowl hunt with a 31-20 road victory over the Admirals.

Claymores head coach Gene Dahlquist said: "Craig raised the bar for himself with that performance against the Admirals on Saturday night."

Warren was named Defensive Play..

Packers Foundation Awards $105,125 In Grants To County, State Groups

Tue, 27 May 2003 12:47:10 CST

The Green Bay Packers Foundation has awarded more than $100,000 to 51 civic and charitable groups throughout the state of Wisconsin in its annual distribution of funds, Carl Kuehne, chairman of the Foundation committee, announced Tuesday.

With the latest disbursements, totaling $105,125, the Foundation has distributed $1,108,526 for charitable purposes since it was established in 1986 by Judge Robert J. Parins, then president of the Packers Corporation, "as a vehicle to assure continued contributions to charity."

The financial breakdown of the Foundation's contributions discloses that 28 grants - aggregating $74,200 - were awarded to Brown County organizations, among them grants to the Brown County Library, Bellin Foundation, Boys and Girls Club, Jackie Nitschke Center and the Crime Prevention Fund Program of Brown County.

Additional grants, totaling $30,925, were made to 23 other groups around the state, among them Rawhide, Lionel's House, Great Lakes Hemo..

Packers Schedule Two Public Premieres Of 2002-03 Highlights Film

Fri, 23 May 2003 20:15:31 CST

Two public premieres of the Green Bay Packers' 2002-2003 highlights film, "Momentum," will be presented next week, it was announced Friday.

The first will be held at the Brown County Central Library auditorium in Green Bay (519 Pine Street) on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. (The Packer Hall of Fame, the customary site of the Green Bay premiere, is temporarily closed during the process of the move into its permanent home in Lambeau Field Atrium).

Darren Sharper, the Packers' Pro Bowl safety, will be present to discuss the team's outlook for the 2003-04 season, his own prospective contributions to the cause and answer fans' questions.

The second premiere will be held at Recreation Lanes in Iron Mountain, Mich., Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m. Defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, who equaled a club record by emerging as the Packers' sack leader last season for the second year in a row, will be on hand to preview the upcoming season, field questions and sign autographs. ..

Wisconsin, Minority-Owned Businesses Play Major Roles in Lambeau Field Project

Wed, 21 May 2003 14:51:59 CST

Wisconsin businesses have been paid nearly $182 million for work performed on the Lambeau Field redevelopment project. That's nearly three-quarters of the total construction costs to date.

"We're very impressed with the way the numbers are coming in, not only for Wisconsin businesses, but for minority-owned businesses, as well as businesses in Brown County," said John Jones, Green Bay Packers Executive Vice President and COO. "From the very start of this project, we wanted to be sure state, local and minority businesses played significant roles in the construction."

The latest Targeted Business Report for the Lambeau Field project indicates that $181,940,851 was paid to Wisconsin-based businesses, representing 71.8% of the $247,910,700 in construction costs to date.

The report also indicates that Minority-owned businesses received $36,093,177, or 14.6% of the total, while Brown County-based businesses were paid $87,124,732, or 35.1% of the construction ..

Funeral, Memorial Information For Ray Sherman II

Tue, 20 May 2003 21:36:22 CST

Ray Sherman II, the son of Green Bay Packers wide receivers coach Ray Sherman, died tragically of a gunshot wound this past Sunday evening.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 23, at 11 a.m. CDT at Bayside Christian Fellowship Church, 3475 Humboldt Road, Green Bay. There will be visitation on Thursday, May 22, from 4-8 p.m. CDT, at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, and on Friday at the church from 10-11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in honor of the deceased. Contributions may be directed to:

Raymond G. Sherman II Memorial Fund
c/o Wells Fargo Bank
1900 S. Webster Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54301

Funds received will be designated for use by gun safety programs.

Those wanting to send a card or note to Ray Sherman, should send them to:

Ray Sherman
Green Bay Packers
PO BOX 10628
Green Bay, WI 54307-0628

Packers' American Flag Sales To Benefit Veteran's Memorial and DAV

Mon, 19 May 2003 10:22:42 CST

Fans of the green and gold can now add a little red, white and blue to their Packers' collection. That's because the Green Bay Packers are now offering American Flags that have flown over Lambeau Field.

Not only will Packers' fans get a unique and patriotic item, they will also be helping to build the new Brown County Veterans Memorial and help disabled veterans through a donation to Disabled American Veterans, Department of Wisconsin (DAV Department of Wisconsin). Ten percent of each sale will be divided and donated to the organizations. The Brown County Veterans Memorial will be dedicated this Memorial Day. DAV Department of Wisconsin is a nationally recognized non-profit organization with headquarters in Green Bay. They help transport disabled veterans to medical appointments and give support to the disabled veterans and their families.

"For some time now, we've been receiving requests for flags that have flown at Lambeau Field," explained Kate Hogan, Direc..

Packers Claim Second-Year OT Reggie Coleman From Bengals

Thu, 15 May 2003 18:49:08 CST

The Green Bay Packers have claimed second-year offensive tackle Reggie Coleman on waivers from the Cincinnati Bengals, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Thursday.

The 6-5 and 297-pound Coleman, a two-year starter at Tennessee as a collegian, was a sixth-round draft selection of the Washington Redskins in 2002, the 192nd player chosen. Placed on waivers Sept. 1 in the team's final roster reduction for the regular season, he was signed to Washington's practice squad where he spent the first four weeks of the season before signing with Cincinnati Oct. 1. He remained a member of the Bengals' 53-man roster for the last 12 weeks of the season but did not appear in a game.

At Tennessee, Coleman started 10 games at left offensive tackle as a senior and collected 65 key blocks/knockdowns as a member of an offense that averaged 402.4 yards per game. Earlier, at Jonesboro, Ark., High School, he was rated the best offensive line prospect in Arkansas by SuperPrep following..

Croom Extends Congratulations To Mike Shula, New Alabama Coach

Fri, 09 May 2003 14:50:48 CST

Green Bay Packers running backs coach Sylvester Croom, himself a leading candidate for the position, Friday extended congratulations to Mike Shula, the new head football coach at the University of Alabama.

"I would like to congratulate Mike Shula on being named head football coach at the University of Alabama and wish both him and the Alabama program success in the years ahead," Croom said in a statement.

"To the numerous Alabama fans and former players who expressed their desire to see me return to Tuscaloosa, I express my sincere gratitude," Croom, who was interviewed for the position last week, added.

"The efforts and support I received from Mike Sherman and the entire Packer organization is greatly appreciated.

"Although the opportunity to return home to my alma mater did not materialize, I am happy and proud to still be a part of the Green Bay Packers," Croom concluded.

Packers Waive RB J.R. Taylor

Thu, 08 May 2003 14:50:03 CST

The Green Bay Packers have placed rookie running back J.R. Taylor, from Eastern Illinois, on waivers, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Thursday.

Taylor, 6-1 and 222 pounds, had been signed as an undrafted free agent May 2, and took part in last week's post-draft mini-camp. He led Eastern Illinois last season with a career-high 1,522 yards rushing, scoring 18 touchdowns and closing out his collegiate career with 3,705 yards, a 5.8-yard average.

Packers Team Up With Bellin Health, Touchpoint Health Plan For Bicycle Safety Clinic & Helmet Give-Away, May 10

Thu, 08 May 2003 13:34:15 CST

Wearing a helmet is not only safe, but it's cool - whether you're a Green Bay Packer player or a young bicycle rider.

That's the message Bellin Health, Touchpoint Health Plan and the Green Bay Packers want to get out when they team up to offer a free bicycle safety clinic and helmet give-away for kindergartners through 4th graders from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 10.

All participants will be given a free gold Bell helmet with the Packers logo on it that will be properly fitted by a volunteer before participating in the clinic that includes instruction on how to inspect a bike or scooter for safety issues and a variety of skills training stations:
* Ride Right outlining the rules of the road
* Headin' Out to learn to merge
* The Mine Field to practice control and balance
* Lookin' Back for traffic
* Headsmart Headstart to teach the importance of helmets

The helmets are valued at $35 each.

The event is being held at Bellin Hea..

Packers Waive QB Jose Fuentes, TE Matt Huebner

Tue, 06 May 2003 14:43:11 CST

The Green Bay Packers have placed quarterback Jose Fuentes and tight end Matt Huebner on waivers, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Tuesday.

Both players were signed as undrafted free agents on May 2, prior to last week's mini-camp, the 6-3, 224-pound Fuentes after a three-year career as a starting quarterback at Utah State. Huebner, a 6-4, 274-pound native of Rhinelander, Wis., had been St. Cloud State's No. 2 receiver as a senior in 2002 with 46 receptions for 641 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Walker, Anderson To Receive Rookie Of The Year Honors

Mon, 05 May 2003 17:09:02 CST

The 2002 Green Bay Packers' offensive and defensive rookies of the year will be honored at the 33rd annual Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Saturday, July 19, 2003 at the KI Convention Center, downtown Green Bay.

The offensive rookie of the year is wide receiver Javon Walker, the Packers' first round draft choice from Florida State. Walker demonstrated athleticism, play-making ability and maturity while contributing throughout his rookie year as the team's third wide receiver and as a kick returner. He enjoyed his first 100-yard receiving day (104) as a pro in the play-off game against the Atlanta Falcons. Walker finished the season with 23 catches for 319 yards and 1 touchdown. He also returned 35 kickoffs for 769 yards for a 22-yard average.

The defensive rookie of the year is Marques Anderson, a third-round draft pick from UCLA. Anderson made an impact on the Green Bay defense as a rookie, flashing tremendous play-making ability while spending..

Packers Sign 11 Undrafted Free Agents

Fri, 02 May 2003 12:39:17 CST

Attempting to address personnel needs across the board, the Green Bay Packers have signed 11 undrafted free agents to their 2003 roster, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Friday.

The newcomers, added in search of both speed and depth, include seven on offense, among them a quarterback and three linemen, and four on defense - including a pair of linemen.

The quarterback is 6-3, 224-pound Jose Fuentes of Utah State, a record-breaking, three-year starter as a collegian.

The mix also includes one who is bidding to become a "second generation" Packer, cornerback Quentus Cumby of Kentucky, the nephew of George Cumby, a first-round draft selection by Green Bay in 1980. George Cumby, the 26th player chosen, went on to wear a Packers uniform for six seasons and help Green Bay earn a playoff berth in 1982.

Those signed, in addition to Fuentes and Cumby:

Cornerback Keith Burnell of Delaware
Fullback Tommy Collins of Connecticut
Tight en..

Tickets On Sale For Favre Celebrity Softball Game

Fri, 02 May 2003 10:44:08 CST

Tickets for the Fourth Annual Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game presented by Bergstrom Automotive go on sale Thursday, May 1st at 10:00 am. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers ticket office at 1-800-WI-TIMBER or 920-733-4152 or on-line at www.brettfavreevents.com. Ticket prices are as follows:

Box seats - $27.00
Reserved seats - $17.00
General admission - $10.00

The ticket office will be open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Ticket and hospitality packages are available by calling Erin Smith at 205-967-4745 ext. 118 or esmith@brunoeventteam.com.

The game is scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2003 at 1:00 pm at Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton. The softball game will feature Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers offense against the Green Bay Packers defense.

All proceeds will benefit the Brett Favre Forward Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is to prov..

Packers Re-Sign C Frank Winters As Free Agent

Thu, 01 May 2003 17:38:36 CST

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed center Frank Winters, a 17th-year professional, as a free agent, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Thursday.

A Packer since 1992, Winters had been placed on waivers Monday because of salary cap constraints, to facilitate his re-signing at a lower salary.

The 39-year-old Winters, one of the most durable performers in Packers history, originally had been targeted for a backup role heading into the 2002 season, but subsequently found himself playing in all 16 games and making 10 starts after injuries at both center and tackle triggered the need for his services.

Thrust into a starting role almost immediately when incumbent center Mike Flanagan broke the thumb on his snapping hand early in training camp, Winters later saw most of his action as a result of a pair of injuries to left tackle Chad Clifton, developments which required Flanagan to fill in for Clifton. Winters started each of the first three games - vs. Atlanta ..

Game Day Eateries Offer Local Flavor

Thu, 01 May 2003 15:24:13 CST

Four restaurants with roots in Northeast Wisconsin will be serving up their specialties when the Lambeau Field Atrium opens for the 2003 Green Bay Packers season. Packers Director of Atrium Business Development, Steve Klegon, announced today that Chili John's Cafe, Brett Favre's Two Minute Grill, the Meat Packing Co. and Fratello's Presto will be part of the Lambeau Field Atrium as game day and special events restaurants.

"Our goal all along was to find the right mix of restaurants for the Atrium and we think we've done that," Klegon said. "Fans will be impressed with the food choices they'll have when they come to the Atrium for a game, a community event or other special event. Chili John's is a hometown favorite, Brett Favre's gives us that Packers connection, while Fratello's and the Meat Packing Co. give us a Valley connection."

Like the Packers, Chili John's is a Green Bay tradition. The Chili John's history actually dates back to 1913, several years be..