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Packers Acquire WR/KR Reggie Swinton From Dallas

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 18:35:46 CST

Continuing to address their return game, the Green Bay Packers have acquired wide receiver/kick returner Reggie Swinton from the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a conditional, 2004 draft choice, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Tuesday.

The 6-foot, 186-pound Swinton, a former Arena Football League standout, has been the Cowboys' leading kickoff returner each of the past two seasons, averaging 23.7 yards in 2001 while establishing club records for kickoff returns (56), kickoff return yards (1,327) and combined return yards - punts and kickoffs (1,741) to earn all-pro honors as a rookie.

Swinton moved into third place on the Cowboys' career list in 2002 with a 24.0-yard average behind Mel Renfro (26.4 avg.) and Herschel Walker (25.3 avg.), finishing sixth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL with a 24.9-yard average. He made his first appearance of the '02 season against Philadelphia and returned his first kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, tying the fourth-longest KOR..

Tickets Available For Packers Musical At Meyer Theatre

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 12:32:25 CST

Green Bay Packers fans from this planet and beyond have just two weeks left to catch a unique and memorable musical that's a must-see for the entire family.

Dubbed the world's first sci-fi football musical, Packer Fans From Outer Space has been entertaining crowds at Green Bay's historic Meyer Theatre since September 26, but will leave town October 12.

Warren Gerds of the Green Bay Press-Gazette calls "Packer Fans" and "an instant hit" and says "audiences will love this show!"

The opening night audience included members of Vince Lombardi's "Golden Girl" pom-pon squad, Packer PR Director Lee Remmel, and Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt.

"Packer Fans From Outer Space is a wonderful show and should be seen by everyone in Wisconsin, as well as our 'naturalized' brethren around the U.S. who share our devotion to Packers football," says Packers Executive Vice President John Jones.

The show is another family-friendly production from the acc..

Green Nominated For FedEx Ground NFL Player Of The Week

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 10:22:47 CST

Ahman Green is among the finalists for the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week, the NFL announced Tuesday.

Green rushed for a career-high 176 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in the Packers' 38-23 win over Chicago.

Running backs Stephen Davis of the Carolina Panthers, Troy Hambrick of the Dallas Cowboys and La Dainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers join Green as finalists for FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week honors.

Fans can vote for one player in each category on NFL.com from Tuesday morning through noon on Thursday to determine the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week.

The FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week will be announced Thursday on NFL.com and Friday in USA Today.

A closer look at the other FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week finalists:

Carolina's Stephen Davis rushed for 153 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries in the Panthers' ..

Ahman Green Named 'Snickers Hungriest Player'

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 10:11:15 CST

Ahman Green was named the Monday Night Football SNICKERS(r) HUNGRIEST PLAYER for Week 4 following his performance against the Chicago Bears Monday night in Chicago.

Green ran for 176 yards and two touchdowns to help lead his team to a convincing win over Chicago on Monday Night Football.

Ahman Green ran all over the Bears which is why he was selected the SNICKERS(r) HUNGRIEST PLAYER by the Monday Night Football broadcast team.

All fans who visited the Snickers web site and correctly selected Ahman Green prior to 11:00 PM EST last night will receive a free Snickers bar, and will automatically be eligible for a trip for two to Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, TX.

Each week, five players from each team in the Monday Night game appear on Snickers.com, along with a "WILDCARD" for each team.

Fans log onto the site, register with a code found inside the wrapper of specially marked Snickers bars, and select a player from the ten nominees, or ..

Packers Accepting Applications For Community Grants

Sat, 27 Sep 2003 14:23:21 CST

Two Green Bay Packers community grants, the Community Quarterback Award and the Junior Volunteer Stars, are still accepting applications, it was announced Saturday.

Funded by NFL Charities, the Green Bay Packers Community Quarterback Award recognizes community and youth volunteers who demonstrate leadership, dedication and a commitment to bettering their communities through volunteering for a non-profit organization of their choice.

The nomination process is fulfilled by charitable organizations that nominate their distinguished volunteers, and a selection committee then selects finalists and winners. Award winners receive a $10,000 grant from NFL Charities and five finalists each receive $2,000 grants.

Troy Tyloch, a volunteer with the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, was the 2002 Community Quarterback Award winner.

The Green Bay Packers Junior Volunteer Stars, a new program for 2003, is designed to promote community investment and volunteeris..

Big Foot's Wedig Named Packers High School Coach Of The Week

Fri, 26 Sep 2003 15:24:16 CST

Rodney Wedig, head coach of the Big Foot High School Chiefs, has been selected as the Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week for Week 3, the Packers announced Friday.

Under Wedig's leadership, Big Foot is now 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the Rock Valley Conference in Wedig's first season as head coach for the team.

The positive start is much needed for a Big Foot program that has never made the playoffs and has not posted a winning season since 1994.

The varsity team has 48 players with 7 assistant coaches. Wedig teaches social studies.

Previously, Wedig spent 8 seasons with Almond-Bancroft and took the team to the playoffs 4 of his last 5 seasons. The team went 11-1 last season to win the first conference championship in school history.

The team had recorded only 5 winning seasons in 40 years before Wedig's arrival. He began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Green Lake High School in 1994.

Wedig attended Belmont ..

Nick Luchey's Mom Honored By Campbell's Chunky Soup

Thu, 25 Sep 2003 17:21:41 CST

At the end of every action-packed football season, National Football League writers select and honor the league's MVPs.

Tuesday, the Professional Football Hall of Fame and Campbell's Chunky soup honored the NFL's "MVMs" - Most Valuable Moms.

During a special ceremony at the Hall of Fame in Canton, hosted by the New York Giants' Michael Strahan, 13 mothers of NFL players were inducted into a special Campbell's Chunky soup Most Valuable Mom exhibit.

The display celebrates the role that the mothers have had in shaping the lives and careers of their football-playing sons.

On hand to honor the "MVMs" were Chunky soup "spokesmoms" Cathy Lynch, mother of John Lynch, SS, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Wilma McNabb, mother of Donovan McNabb, QB, Philadelphia Eagles; and Louise Strahan, mother of Michael Strahan, who were also named honorary "MVMs." The 10 additional 2003 Chunky soup Most Valuable Moms are:

-Queen Davis, mother of Stephen Davis, RB, Car..

Packers Women's Association To Hold Annual Bake Sale

Wed, 24 Sep 2003 18:19:59 CST

The Packers Women's Association will hold its seventh annual rummage and bake sale Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1301 S. Ridge Road, Green Bay, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

In addition to household and clothing items, and baked goods, a selection of autographed memorabilia will be available for purchase.

Proceeds raised from the rummage sale will benefit Marion House, the Packers Women's Association, and the American Cancer Society.

Items to be sold include a Packers-gold ceramic fondue pot, brand new SUV wiper blades, evening dresses, and shoes of all sizes and colors.

The donated items come from the homes of Packers coaches, players and administration.

Chairperson Anne Griesser encourages attendees to arrive early to purchase the best items.

Packers Sign RB Dahrran Diedrick To Practice Squad

Wed, 24 Sep 2003 18:01:11 CST

The Green Bay Packers have signed free agent running back Dahrran Diedrick to the practice squad, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Wednesday.

The 6-foot, 221-pound Diedrick, the eighth-ranking rusher in University of Nebraska history, originally signed with San Diego as an undrafted free agent May 2, 2003, and spent training camp and the preseason with the Chargers before being placed on waivers in the team's final roster reduction for the regular season September 1.

Diedrick (the first name is pronounced DARE-EN) had 146 yards of offense during the preseason, gaining 71 yards in 15 rushing attempts, a 4.7-yard average, and catching 9 passes for 75 yards.

As a collegian, Diedrick helped Nebraska's Cornhuskers capture the 2001 national championship, rushing for a team-leading 1,299 yards and subsequently closed out his career with 2,745 yards in 502 attempts, a 5.4-yard average, while scoring 26 touchdowns.

Nebraska's first scholarship recruit f..

Download The Week 4 Dope Sheet

Wed, 24 Sep 2003 11:53:19 CST

Two years after he co-founded the Packers with Curly Lambeau, George Calhoun began writing a piece called The Dope Sheet, which served as the official press release and game program from 1921-24.

Honoring Calhoun, the first publicity director, the Packers are running this weekly feature in their release, which is being made available to fans exclusively on Packers.com.

A complete edition of the Dope Sheet will be available each week in PDF format, located in the Packers.com Game Centers.

Here are some highlights from the Week 4 Dope Sheet:

MONDAY NIGHT: The Packers Monday bid for a franchise-record fifth consecutive win on Monday Night Football. From 1994-96, the team also won four straight.

* The Packers own the NFC's longest MNF appearance streak, 11 seasons (1993-2003). Minnesota (15, 1987-2001) and Dallas (11, 1991-2001) both ended long streaks in 2002. In the NFL, only Miami (14, 1990-2003) and Denver (12, 1992-2003) have longe..

Sterling Sharpe To Join New NFL Network As Analyst

Wed, 24 Sep 2003 11:21:58 CST

NFL Network has tabbed three former NFL players, all with television experience, to anchor Playbook, the 10 PM ET/PT prime time show debuting on November 4.

Former NFL wide receiver Sterling Sharpe (Green Bay Packers) and offensive lineman Glenn Parker (New York Giants; Kansas City Chiefs; Buffalo Bills) will serve as the analysts for Playbook, while former defensive back Solomon Wilcots (Cincinnati Bengals; Minnesota Vikings; Pittsburgh Steelers) will be the show's host.

The announcement was made Wednesday by Howard Katz, COO, NFL Films.

Playbook will be produced at NFL Films headquarters in Mt. Laurel, NJ, and air on NFL Network, the new NFL television programming service launching November 4 nationally on satellite and cable.

"We are delighted to have the 25 years of NFL playing experience that these three bring to Playbook," said Playbook Senior Producer Bob Angelo. "They know the nuances of the game and of the television business, which wi..

Packers-Cardinals Recap

Wed, 24 Sep 2003 09:45:40 CST

Simply put, the Packers let one get away from them Sunday amid Tempe's sweltering Sun Devil Stadium, where the temperature registered 102 degrees at kickoff, tying the record for the highest game-time reading the Green and Gold have encountered in their 84-year history.

It (102) matched the temperature at kickoff for the Packers' game against the Chargers at San Diego on Sept. 24, 1978, a contest Green Bay went on to win, 24-3, despite settling for 147 net yards on offense.

GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman, while acknowledging that it had, indeed, been hot in Sun Devil Stadium, insisted that the heat was a non-factor in the Packers' 20-13 loss to the Cardinals.

"The heat had nothing to do with it," Sherman asserted. "They played better than we did. They made the plays and we didn't."

The biggest play the Cardinals made, as it turned out, was in the closing seconds of the game when, with the Packers at the Arizona 7-yard line, Arizona safety Dexter Jackso..

Packers-Bears Preview

Wed, 24 Sep 2003 09:52:20 CST

Derailed in the desert, the Green Bay Packers (1-2) return to the familiar Midwest in search of artistic redemption, a quest they will pursue against their venerable neighborhood enemies, the 0-2 Chicago Bears, on ABC's "Monday Night Football" next Monday evening (Sept. 29).

Complicating the task of launching an early-season turnaround for the Packers will be the need to accomplish it against a unique competitive backdrop - the rededication of Chicago's Soldier Field, where the Bears will be primed to successfully "re-christen" their football home in their first appearance in the historic lakefront venue since the renovation process began early in 2002.

The kickoff for the 165th meeting between the NFL's classic rivals is set for 8 o'clock, CDT (Wisconsin time).

The Green and Gold, meanwhile, find themselves with a 1-2 record at the three-game mark in the regular season for the first time since 2000, having run afoul of the previously winless Cardinals in P..

Packers Pro Shop To Hold 'Lambeau' Book Signing Wednesday

Tue, 23 Sep 2003 11:40:54 CST

'Bear Week.' Two little words that have meant so much to the history of the Green Bay Packers and to the National Football League itself. Packers vs. Bears. It's the oldest, most colorful rivalry in NFL history, kicking off in 1921, the year the league was born.

In anticipation of the 165th meeting between these two storied teams next Monday Night in Chicago, the Packers Pro Shop presents a very special fan event Wednesday September 24, live and direct from the Lambeau Field Atrium, from 3-4:30 p.m.

David Zimmerman, author of Lambeau: The Man Behind the Mystique, and Art Daley, the longtime sports editor of the Green Bay Press-Gazette will be on hand to tell the story of how this fierce rivalry began and to recall some of the greatest games and greatest players ever to do battle on the gridiron.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a live radio broadcast by WDUZ 1400 The Fan.

Zimmerman and Daley will be on hand to autog..

LeRoy Butler Returns To Packers As Website Analyst

Fri, 19 Sep 2003 16:16:01 CST

LeRoy Butler, the innovator of the Lambeau Leap and one of the best defensive backs in Green Bay Packers history, is back with the team for which he played 12 seasons.

Friday the Packers announced that during the 2003 season Butler will work as a special analyst for the team's official website, Packers.com.

"I'm elated about this opportunity," Butler said. "I'm so happy to be back with my family, and that's the Packers organization. Even since I stopped playing football, I have always felt like I was welcome in Green Bay, and it's going to be great to be involved again."

Butler, who last season worked as an analyst for ESPN.com, will provide two exclusive columns each week, previewing the Packers' upcoming game, reviewing the previous game and taking questions from Packers fans.

"I've had so many fans come up to me and tell me that they appreciated my open and honest interviews when I was a player," Butler said. "This is a great way for fans to ..

Packers LB Nick Barnett Selected As NFL Rookie Of The Week

Thu, 18 Sep 2003 13:29:42 CST

Voters on NFL.com have made their choice.

Linebacker Nick Barnett of the Green Bay Packers is the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on September 14-15, the NFL announced Thursday.

Barnett recorded a team-high 14 tackles, an interception and had one pass defensed in the Packers' 31-6 win over Detroit.

"I'm excited that I got recognized for having a good game," Barnett said, "but I have to go out there this week and try to improve on last week."

Barnett's interception, the first of his career, set up Green Bay's third touchdown and extended the Packers' lead to 24-6.

"The bigger prize is winning and I'm just happy we won the game."

More than 40,000 fans voted this week on NFL.com. Barnett was selected from among five finalists.

The other finalists were Seattle Seahawks safety Ken Hamlin, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich, Indianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis and St. Louis Rams line..

Waupaca's Koronkiewicz Named Packers High School Coach Of The Week

Thu, 18 Sep 2003 11:52:12 CST

John Koronkiewicz, head coach of the Waupaca High School Comets, has been selected as the Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week for Week 2, the Packers announced Thursday.

Koronkiewicz recently tallied his 150th career win as a head coach - with only 47 losses - defeating Little Chute 34-6. He has led Waupaca to 12 straight conference titles and 2 state title games. He has spent 20 seasons as head coach, all with Waupaca. In all, this will be Koronkiewicz's 28th season at the school, having served as an assistant from 1976-84. This year's varsity squad has 72 players with 5 assistant coaches. Koronkiewicz teaches civics/government at the high school.

Koronkiewicz played football, basketball and baseball at Oconto High School. His gridiron coach was Jerry Schliem, a Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame member, who now coaches at Milton.

Koronkiewicz played quarterback collegiately for the University of Wisconsin - Oskosh Titans, co..

Packers Sign TE Tony Donald To Practice Squad

Wed, 17 Sep 2003 18:06:50 CST

Filling out their practice squad, the Green Bay Packers have re-signed tight end Tony Donald, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Wednesday.

Donald, who had signed a reserve future contract January 7 and was activated from reserve January 28, subsequently spent the preseason on the Green Bay roster, posting 2 special teams tackles before being waived August 30 in the team's final roster reduction to the 53-man regular-season limit.

The Western (Colo.) State alumnus, 6-3 and 245 pounds, originally signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent, June 13, 2002. He later was waived August 26 and spent the remainder of the year out of football.

Donald, a 24-year-old Jacksonville, Fla., native, was a four-year starter and a three-time All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference selection at safety as a collegian, finishing his career with 258 tackles and 15 interceptions.

The tight end has been assigned jersey number 41.

Packers Hall Of Fame Auction Set For Sept. 26

Wed, 17 Sep 2003 17:37:47 CST

How would you like to own an 8-foot replica of "The Receiver" statue that graced the original Packers Hall of Fame until very recently?

Or a 5-by-3-foot photo of memorable action in the legendary Ice Bowl of New Year's Eve, 1967?

Or a 6-by-5-foot classic photo of the fabled Vince Lombardi coaching from the Lambeau Field sideline?

All three of these are among the treasures, formerly on exhibit in the Hall of Fame prior to its relocation to Lambeau Field, that will be available in a historic auction of memorabilia to be held at the Fox River Mall in Appleton on Sunday, September 28.

The auction will be conducted in the Cafe Court outside the Scheels All-Sports mall entrance. There will be a preview for bidders at 8 a.m., to be followed by the auction from 9 to 11 a.m.

In addition to the "Receiver" statue replica and the huge Ice Bowl photo, the multiple items to be available include:

- A Mike Holmgren Super Bowl XXXI celebration p..

Download The Week 3 Dope Sheet

Wed, 17 Sep 2003 09:23:20 CST

Two years after he co-founded the Packers with Curly Lambeau, George Calhoun began writing a piece called The Dope Sheet, which served as the official press release and game program from 1921-24.

Honoring Calhoun, the first publicity director, the Packers are running this weekly feature in their release, which is being made available to fans exclusively on Packers.com.

A complete edition of the Dope Sheet will be available each week in PDF format, located in the Packers.com Game Centers.

Here are some highlights from the Week 3 Dope Sheet:

* Josh Bidwell (248) needs to get off seven unblocked punts to establish the second-longest streak in team history, surpassing Donny Anderson's 254-punt streak (1967-71). David Beverly (274, 1977-80) owns the longest stretch.

* Bidwell (248) also needs nine punts to surpass No. 5 Max McGee (256) on the team's career punts list.

* Ahman Green, who's advanced from seventh to fourth in the season's..

Packers-Lions Recap

Wed, 17 Sep 2003 08:08:39 CST

Mounting their most potent running game since Week One of the 2002 regular season - in company with a tightfisted defense - the Packers controlled both the football and the clock en route to a comfortable 31-6 conquest of the Detroit Lions in rain-drenched Lambeau Field over the weekend.

With running back Ahman Green exploding off right tackle on a 65-yard excursion on the second play from scrimmage, the Packers continued to dominate throughout the first half, expeditiously adding another touchdown on their second possession, one which saw quarterback Brett Favre preside over a 13-play, 59-yard drive he climaxed with a shovel pass to running back Tony Fisher, who lunged into the end zone from 5 yards out.

Detroit retaliated with a pair of second quarter field goals by Jason Hanson, "interrupted" by a 46-yard Ryan Longwell bullseye, but that was the extent of the Lions' scoreboard activity for the afternoon.

The Packers were to score twice more after the int..

Packers-Cardinals Preview

Wed, 17 Sep 2003 08:11:08 CST

Rebounding with authority from an opening day misadventure to square their record at 1-1, Green Bay's resurgent Packers next hit the road for the first time in the new season, invading Sun Devil Stadium in Phoenix Sunday to take on the Arizona Cardinals (0-2).

Kickoff for the contest is 3:05, CDT (Wisconsin time).

Striking for a pair of first-quarter touchdowns and coupling an explosive ground game with a smothering defense on a soggy, rain-soaked field, the Packers led all the way en route to a 31-6 victory over Detroit's visiting Lions Sunday, thus posting their first win in fully renovated Lambeau Field after losing their home opener to Minnesota there a week earlier.

The victory, which finds them a game back of the Vikings (2-0) and in a tie with the Lions for second place in the NFC North Division, likewise ended a two-game losing streak in "Lambeau" for the Packers.

It also padded their imposing home-field record under GM/Head Coach Mike Sher..

Packers Release Defensive Tackle Terdell Sands From Practice Squad

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 19:21:03 CST

The Green Bay Packers have released defensive tackle Terdell Sands from the team's practice squad, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Tuesday.

Sands, a 6-7 and 337-pound Tennessee-Chattanooga alumnus, had been signed to the practice squad Sept. 1.

Signed as a free agent February 3, 2003, he had been on the active roster during the preseason, before being placed on waivers August 26 in the NFL-mandated reduction to the 65-player limit, posting 3 unassisted tackles.

Originally a seventh-round draft selection of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2001, Sands previously had spent time on the Packers' practice squad during the 2002 season.

Ahman Green Among Finalists For NFL Ground Player Of The Week

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 09:51:51 CST

Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green is among the finalists for FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week honors for games played on September, 14-15. Stephen Davis of the Carolina Panthers and Jamal Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens are the other finalists, the NFL announced Tuesday.

Fans can vote for one player on NFL.com from Tuesday morning through noon on Thursday to determine the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week. The FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week will be announced Thursday on NFL.com and Friday in USA Today.

A closer look at the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week finalists:

Green Bay's Ahman Green rushed for 160 yards and a touchdown on 23 rushes - averaging close to 7.0 yards per carry - in the Packers' 31-6 win over Detroit.

Carolina's Stephen Davis rushed for 142 yards, against one of the stingiest defenses, on 33 carries in the Panthers' 12-9 win over Tampa Bay...

Nick Barnett Among Finalists For NFL Rookie Of The Week

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 09:44:54 CST

Linebacker Nick Barnett of the Green Bay Packers, safety Ken Hamlin of the Seattle Seahawks, quarterback Byron Leftwich of the Jacksonville Jaguars, defensive end Robert Mathis of the Indianapolis Colts, and linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa of the St. Louis Rams are the finalists for Pepsi NFL Rookie Of The Week honors for games played on September 14-15, the NFL announced Tuesday.

Fans can vote for one of these five players on NFL.com from Tuesday morning until 9:00 AM ET Thursday to determine the Pepsi NFL Rookie Of The Week. The Pepsi NFL Rookie Of The Week will be announced Thursday on NFL.com.

After the regular season, five players will be nominated for Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com throughout the month of January. The winner will be announced at a press conference at Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston.

A closer look at the finalists:

Green Bay'..

Packers Sign CB Michael Hawthorne

Mon, 15 Sep 2003 15:38:17 CST

Returning their 53-man active roster to full strength, the Green Bay Packers have signed veteran cornerback Michael Hawthorne as a free agent, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Monday.

The 6-3, 200-pound Hawthorne, a four-year professional, played in 28 games for the New Orleans Saints - with 7 starts - before being placed on waivers Sept. 9. He had played in all four preseason games for the Saints this year, posting 9 tackles at cornerback and one special teams stop, but had been inactive for the team's season opener at Seattle Sept. 7.

A sixth-round draft selection out of Purdue in 2000, Hawthorne earlier had started the first three games of the 2002 season at cornerback and played in six before suffering a season-ending left knee injury. Prior to being sidelined, he posted 36 tackles (29 unassisted), 1 interception, 6 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble and 6 special teams tackles. His tackle total included a career-high 12 against the Chicago Bears Sept. 22 and ..

Packers-Lions Press Box Notes

Sun, 14 Sep 2003 08:15:56 CST

Packers GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman has a spotless coaching record against the Lions in Lambeau Field. He comes into this afternoon's encounter with a 3-0 home record against Detroit, the Green and Gold having posted victories over the Lions here in 2000 (26-13), 2001 (28-6) and 2002 (40-14).

The 40 points the Packers scored in last year's Lambeau Field win over the Lions are the most the Green and Gold have scored in a regular-(or post-) season game under Sherman to date.

Sherman owns a 5-1 overall record against Detroit.

-GOOD 'REBOUNDERS:' The Packers come into today's contest with the NFL's third-highest percentage following a loss, based on the past three seasons (2000-2002). They own an 11-3 record in the 14 games they have played following a loss, a .786 percentage. The Philadelphia Eagles own the best such record over that span, 12-1 (a .923 percentage), followed by the Denver Broncos with a 15-4 mark (.789).

-HAPPY ANNIVERSARY:

Packers Place CB Chris Johnson On Injured Reserve

Sat, 13 Sep 2003 14:42:08 CST
The Green Bay Packers have placed first-year cornerback Chris Johnson on injured reserve with a knee injury, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Saturday.

Johnson, a seventh-round draft selection out of the University of Louisville in this year's NFL draft, played in Green Bay's first three preseason games (vs. Kansas City at Canton, Ohio, Aug. 4, at Atlanta, Aug. 9, and at Cleveland, Aug. 15) before suffering the injury during the practice week for the Aug. 23 game vs. Carolina that had sidelined him since.

The Packers will not fill the roster vacancy prior to Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions, Sherman indicated.

Lambeau Field Honored By National Building Museum

Sat, 13 Sep 2003 16:31:23 CST
The National Building Museum announced that it will present its prestigious annual Honor Award for 2003 to Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League (NFL). The Honor Award recognizes the important and positive role that new football stadiums and baseball parks, including Lambeau Field, have played in the physical revitalization of American cities over the past decade, as well as the architectural and engineering excellence demonstrated by many such facilities.

NFL Commissioner Paul J. Tagliabue and MLB Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig will accept the award before an anticipated audience of over 1,000 cultural, corporate, real estate industry, political, and sports industry leaders. The festive black-tie gala will be held on September 17 in the landmark Great Hall of the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

"Sports teams have always been an integral part of a city's character and civic pride," said Carolyn Brody, chair of the National Bu..

Menasha's Westphal Named Packers High School Coach Of The Week

Wed, 10 Sep 2003 12:08:12 CST
Brad Westphal, head coach of the Menasha High School Bluejays, has been selected as the Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week for Week 1, the Packers announced Wednesday.

Westphal led his team to 27-0 win last Friday over Kimberly High School, breaking Menasha's 27-game losing streak. The varsity squad is comprised of 57 players with 12 assistant coaches. This is Westphal's 15th season as a head coach on the high school level having coached at Neillsville-Granton High School (1989-2000) and began his tenure at Menasha, of the Fox Valley Association, in 2000. He was the defensive coordinator at Mosinee High School from 1984-89, serving under Bob Coy, a member of the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Westphal played football at Menasha High School under James Corrigan. He played collegiately for the University of Wisconsin - Oskosh Titans under WFCA Hall of Fame coach Dave Hochtritt. Westphal teaches civics/government at the high sch..

Download The Week 2 Dope Sheet

Wed, 10 Sep 2003 16:36:19 CST
Two years after he co-founded the Packers with Curly Lambeau, George Calhoun began writing a piece called The Dope Sheet, which served as the official press release and game program from 1921-24.

Honoring Calhoun, the first publicity director, the Packers are running this weekly feature in their release, which is being made available to fans exclusively on Packers.com.

A complete edition of the Dope Sheet will be available each week in PDF format, located in the Packers.com Game Centers.

Here are some highlights from the Week 2 Dope Sheet:

* Brett Favre needs 10 completions to surpass No. 4 Fran Tarkenton (3,686) on the NFL's all-time list. Favre enters Sunday with 3,677 completions.

* By starting Sunday's game, Favre will surpass former Jets T Winston Hill (174 straight, 1963-76) to extend his consecutive-starts streak to the 10th longest on record. Favre's streak, at 174 entering Sunday, became the longest ever by a QB in 1999 and the l..

Packers Re-Sign WRs Antonio Freeman, Chris Jackson

Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:33:34 CST
Moving to shore up an injury-ridden receiving corps, the Green Bay Packers have re-signed Antonio Freeman, the fifth-ranking receiver in team history, and fellow free agent Chris Jackson, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Wednesday.

The 31-year-old Freeman, who had previously combined with quarterback Brett Favre to forge one of the most productive passing combinations in NFL annals, had been out of football thus far in 2003 after spending the 2002 season with the Philadelphia Eagles, for whom he had caught 46 passes for 600 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Sherman put in the calls for Freeman and Jackson after seeing three receivers - Donald Driver (strained neck), Robert Ferguson (knee/ankle) and Karsten Bailey (hamstring) - go down with injuries in Sunday's opening day loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Freeman and Jackson will join the Packers on the practice field Wednesday.

Originally drafted primarily for his skills as a punt returner, the 6-1, 198-po..

Packers-Vikings Recap

Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:50:51 CST
All other factors aside, a three-point first half ultimately spelled defeat for the Packers in their regular-season inaugural against the Vikings. Repeatedly squandering opportunities, they found themselves trailing Minnesota 20-3 at halftime. And, in the final analysis, it was too much to overcome, particularly with a productive Daunte Culpepper presiding over the Vikings offense and taking full advantage of Randy Moss' exceptional gifts.

The hulking Culpepper (6-4 and 264 pounds) completed 10 of 21 passes for 121 yards and 2 touchdowns - without an interception - as the Vikings built up that 17-3 halftime lead with the aid of 6 catches for 87 yards by Moss, who, unfortunately, chose the momentous occasion to put on a receiving "clinic." He closed out the afternoon with 9 receptions for 150 yards, a 16.7-yard average, and one touchdown.

Meanwhile, Brett Favre was being taunted by the capricious football fates, seeing pass interceptions end his first two offensive o..

Packers-Lions Preview

Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:53:02 CST
Toppled by the turnover and the Minnesota Vikings on opening day, the (0-1) Green Bay Packers' focus is on "ball control" as they prime to host another NFC North Division rival, the 1-0 Detroit Lions, in Lambeau Field Sunday (Sept. 14).

A season-ticket sellout (72,515), the kickoff is set for 12 noon, CDT, Wisconsin time.

Beset by five turnovers during the course of the afternoon, the Packers saw the long-awaited celebration of the "Rebirth of Lambeau Field" dampened by a 30-25 loss to the visiting Vikings, who stepped out to a 10-0 first quarter lead Sunday and weathered a 22-point second half comeback by the Packers to emerge with a 30-25 victory.

As might be expected, the outcome was not what a record "Lambeau" house of 70,505 had in mind for the historic occasion, graced by the presence of NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, on hand to congratulate the Packers and the faithful upon completion of a $295 million renovation of the team's 46-year-old home.

Packers People Prefer Peter Piper's Pickles

Tue, 09 Sep 2003 18:26:30 CST
Peter Piper's Pickles has been named "The Official Pickle of The Green Bay Packers."

As the "Official Pickle of the Green Bay Packers", Peter Piper's Pickles will be available in Lambeau Field concession stands and will be the title sponsor of the "Peter Piper's Pickles Packers Pickoff" contest for each home game.

One lucky fan will win a one-year supply of Peter Piper's Pickles every time the Packers intercept a pass. Peter Piper's Pickles Mascot will be prominent during all regular season home games both outside and inside Lambeau Field.

The mascot will search the parking lot for Peter Piper's Pickles during pre-game tailgate activities; fans using Peter Piper's Pickles can enter to win Green Bay Packers tickets.

How it works: If your tailgate party has Peter Piper's Pickles present when the Pickle Mascot stops by during games in September, October, and November, show the pickle jars and you will receive "Free Jar Coupons" redeemabl..

Packers Sign WR Frank Rice To Practice Squad

Tue, 09 Sep 2003 18:29:52 CST
The Green Bay Packers signed wide receiver Frank Rice to the practice squad, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Tuesday.

Guard Kaulana Noa was released to make room for him on the squad.

Rice, 6-0 and 180 pounds, originally signed with Tampa Bay as a free agent coming out of Colorado State in 2001. He subsequently was injured in training camp and spent the '01 season on injured reserve. Waived April 17, 2002, he signed with Denver and went on to spend the '02 season on the Broncos' practice squad.

Later signed as a reserve/future, Rice was with the Broncos through training camp and the preseason, playing in all four preseason games and snaring 3 passes for 73 yards, a 24.3-yard average, before being released in the team's roster reduction to the NFL's regular-season, 53-player limit Aug. 31.

As a collegian, Rice was a four-year letterman at Colorado State, where he caught 82 passes for 1,258 yards (a 15.3-yard average) and 13 touchdowns, sixt..

Lambeau Field Fun Facts

Sun, 07 Sep 2003 10:02:17 CST
Stadium Facts

Lambeau Field opened on September 29, 1957 with 32,150 seats. It now has 72,515 seats.

Lambeau Field is the longest continuously occupied stadium in the league (47 years)

Lambeau Field now has 72,515 seats...compared to 60,890 prior to the renovation

There are 6,100 club seats: 3,200 outdoor and 2,900 indoor

There are 166 private boxes at Lambeau.

There are 281 concession stands on the main and upper concourses...up from 186

Women's restrooms now total 556 - up from 180

Men's restrooms now total 708 - up from 436

The new scoreboards are 41 feet high and 162 wide. The full color, LED video displays are 27' x 48'.

The staging area leading to the Packers "tunnel," where the players emerge each game, is large enough to hold six semi-trailers.

There are 100 loudspeakers and 950 ceiling speakers in the Lambeau Field complex.

Field Facts

The n..

Lambeau Field Rededicated

Sun, 07 Sep 2003 09:59:26 CST
"On behalf of all of the young people of Green Bay and Brown County. And on behalf of all past, present and future generations of Packers fans from around the world, we hereby re-dedicate the best football stadium in the world --- Lambeau Field."

With those words, two 13-year-old Lombardi Middle School students from Green Bay, Lacey Van Zeeland and Cory Jansa, rededicated historic Lambeau Field today during halftime of the Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Vikings game.

The pair was selected for the honor because they had been the winners of a spring 2001 essay contest to help with the groundbreaking ceremony for a $295-million Lambeau Field redevelopment project. "We thought it would be appropriate to ask them to join us once again, because this redevelopment effort was all about making the Packers franchise secure for future generations," said Packers President Bob Harlan.

Joining Lacey and Cory for the ceremony were Packers President Bob Harlan, P..

Injury Update On Donald Driver

Sun, 07 Sep 2003 17:22:20 CST
The injury to Packers wide receiver Donald Driver during today's Vikings game has been diagnosed as a "neck strain," Head Trainer Pepper Burruss reports. All X-rays and scans done this afternoon at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay were normal, according to Burruss.

Driver will be kept in the hospital overnight, and will be further evaluated Monday morning.

According to Burruss, utilizing the highest level of precaution Driver was taken to the hospital for further tests due to the high level of pain he was describing on the field. But Driver never experienced paralysis and did not lose consciousness, Burruss said.

Moving forward, Driver's playing status is "week to week," according to Packers Team Physician Dr. Patrick McKenzie.

Packers-Vikings Press Box Notes

Sun, 07 Sep 2003 09:56:56 CST
-THE REDEDICATION: Today's ceremonies rededicating Lambeau Field ("The Rebirth of a Legend") will be conducted at halftime, with NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue and Packers resident/CEO Bob Harlan officiating, and John Jones, the Packers' executive vice president and chief operating officer serving as master of ceremonies. Governor Jim Doyle, Cong. Mark Green and John Gard, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker, also will be on the field for the program.

There also will be two special guests - Green Bay youngsters Lacey Van Zeeland and Cory Jansa. The 13-year-old Lombardi Middle School students participated in the May 2001 Lambeau Field groundbreaking ceremony after winning a groundbreaking ceremony essay contest and were invited back to participate in today's rededication event as representatives of the next generation of Packer fans.

They will formally rededicate Lambeau Field with the following words:

"On behalf of all the young people of Green Bay and Brown..

Curly's Pub To Open Sunday, Sept. 7

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 16:48:50 CST
Borrowing its name from the legendary Curly Lambeau, the man who put Green Bay on the professional sports map, the Green Bay Packers are set to open Curly's Pub, Sunday.

The restaurant and sports bar will be open year-round, offering Packers fans and others a casual, family-friendly, dining experience and a lot more. It will be operated by Levy Restaurants.

"Curly's Pub is another important element of the Lambeau Field Redevelopment project," said Bob Harlan, Green Bay Packers president/CEO.

"People will be able to come to Lambeau Field any day of the year and enjoy great food and refreshments, stop by the Pro Shop, visit the Packers Hall of Fame and check out everything else the new Lambeau Field has to offer. People around the world know about Lambeau Field and the Green Bay Packers and now they can come here and experience the Lambeau mystique even if they aren't able to get tickets to a game."

Curly's Pub includes four distinct areas: dining r..

Bidwell Punting To Help Fight Cancer

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 16:38:06 CST
Green Bay Packers punter Josh Bidwell will be punting to support The Angel Fund, Inc., during the 2003 season. Bidwell will donate $125 for every punt he puts inside the 20-yard line and the Packers organization will match Bidwell's donation.

The Angel Fund, Inc., in its first year of existence, was developed to assist with the medical expenses incurred by children of Brown County who are fighting cancer.

Bidwell is himself a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with testicular cancer in Sept. 1999, prior to his rookie season.

"The community supported me during the course of my cancer treatment," said Bidwell, who because he was 11 days away from his first regular-season game was ineligible for the NFLPA insurance program.

"I know the financial burden cancer treatment puts on a family. This is my way of saying thank you for the support while helping ease the financial burden of those who are in need."

The Rededication Of A Legend

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:56:09 CST
Nearly 46 years have passed since the Green Bay Packers played their first game at the "new" City Stadium, a stadium that was renamed Lambeau Field in 1965.

On Sunday, (September 7, 2003), as the Packers take on NFC North Division rival Minnesota, the newly renovated Lambeau Field will be rededicated at halftime.

Packers President Bob Harlan, Packers Executive Vice President John Jones and the Packers Executive Committee will be joined by NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, Wisconsin Governor James Doyle, Wisconsin's 8th District Congressman Mark Green, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker John Gard and representatives of the redevelopment team to officially rededicate the stadium following the completion of the $295 million project.

Former Governor Tommy Thompson was also invited to participate but cannot attend, due to a family commitment. Thompson is expected to attend a number of other weekend Packers activities.

Two special guests will also join the digni..

'Rebirth Of A Legend' Ticket Sales In Final Days

Thu, 04 Sep 2003 11:50:59 CST
Tickets are still available to the Green Bay Packers Homecoming event for Packers fans and alumni taking place on Saturday night, September 6, 2003 inside Lambeau Field. It is the "Rebirth of a Legend" event, to be held live from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The blockbuster production will feature more than 100 Packers alumni as the Packers organization and fans celebrate the rebirth of historic Lambeau Field.

The Green Bay community also will benefit from "Rebirth of a Legend" with seven area non-profit agencies receiving grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation, including N.E.W. Community Shelter, Family Services, Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay, Cerebral Palsy Center, American Red Cross, Salvation Army and D.A.R.E. of Brown County.

Packers Executive Vice President and COO John Jones said, "We are so pleased to be able to bring our fans together with the Packers alumni and, at the same time, help some deserving community organizations."

"Reb..

Packers Sign G Kaulana Noa To Practice Squad

Wed, 03 Sep 2003 19:12:15 CST
Increasing their practice squad to full strength, the Green Bay Packers have signed offensive guard Kaulana Noa, a former St. Louis Ram, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Wednesday.

Noa, 6-3 1/2 and 317 pounds, a 26-year-old University of Hawaii alumnus, originally was a fourth-round selection of the Rams in the 2000 draft and subsequently spent the regular season on injured reserve. He rejoined the Rams in 2001 training camp and later was inactive for all 16 regular-season games and the playoffs. Allocated to the NFL Europe League for the 2002 spring season, he returned to training camp July 25 and was placed on waivers Aug. 23.

Noa later was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad Sept. 10, 2002, and terminated Oct. 1. He then signed on Oct. 23 with Seattle's practice squad, where he remained until signing as a reserve/future with the Seahawks and being activated from reserve Jan. 28, 2003. In training camp with the Seahawks, he was placed on waivers Su..

Packers To Dedicate 'New' Hall Of Fame Sept. 4

Wed, 03 Sep 2003 13:33:10 CST
The new Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame will be dedicated Thursday, September 4th, 2003 as part of "Rebirth of a Legend," the grand opening week for the redeveloped Lambeau Field.

The 5 p.m. ceremony will feature guest appearances by Ron Wolf, Bart Starr, and other celebrity guests.

"We are very excited to have the Hall of Fame located at Lambeau Field," said Packers COO and Executive Vice President John Jones. "The Packers Hall of Fame is the only team specific hall of fame in the National Football League. It exemplifies the international love and admiration fans have world wide for the team."

The official opening of the Packers Hall of Fame will be Monday, September 8. Once open, the Hall of Fame will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on game days, when it will be closed.

The new 25,000 square foot museum features 15 new videos and more than 75 exhibits, including:

* A recreation of the legendary coach Vince Lombardi's offic..

Download The Week 1 Dope Sheet

Wed, 03 Sep 2003 10:09:36 CST
Two years after he co-founded the Packers with Curly Lambeau, George Calhoun began writing a piece called The Dope Sheet, which served as the official press release and game program from 1921-24.

Honoring Calhoun, the first publicity director, the Packers are running this weekly feature in their release, which is being made available to fans exclusively on Packers.com.

A complete edition of the Dope Sheet will be available each week in PDF format, located in the Packers.com Game Centers.

Here are some highlights from the Week 1 Dope Sheet:

LEADING AT HALF: At Lambeau, the last time Green Bay lost a game it led at the half was Dec. 12, 1999, to Carolina. Under GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman, the Packers are 15-0 in Green Bay in such instances. Overall under Sherman, they're 23-2, and had won 17 straight until a 2002 loss at Tampa Bay.

FIRST BLOOD: Under Mike Sherman, the Packers are 21-3 when scoring first ... Until Nov. 24, 2002..

Favre Focus -- Notes & Record Watch

Wed, 03 Sep 2003 08:48:34 CST
Quarterback Brett Favre, traditionally productive on opening day, Sunday will be in quest of a ninth victory in 11 opening day assignments - and his third in a row.

Favre won his first two "kickoff" contests, 36-6 over the then-Los Angeles Rams at Milwaukee County Stadium in 1993, and 16-10, over the Minnesota Vikings in Lambeau Field in 1994 before slipping against the now-St. Louis Rams, 17-14, on opening day in 1995.

The NFL's three-time MVP then went on a four-game winning streak, escorting the Packers past Tampa Bay, 34-3, in 1996, over the Chicago Bears in 1997, 38-34, the Detroit Lions in 1998, 38-19, and the Oakland Raiders, in 1999, 28-24.

The New York Jets ended Favre's skein in 2000, 20-16, but he rebounded in 2001, leading the Green and Gold to a 28-6 win over Detroit, and followed by presiding at a 37-34 overtime decision of the Falcons last September.

THE BEST OF BRETT: From the statistical perspective, Favre enjoyed his most p..

Packers-Vikings Preview

Wed, 03 Sep 2003 08:53:28 CST
Perhaps the most bizarre preseason in team annals now history, the Green Bay Packers quickly turn full attention to a historic season inaugural against their regional rivals, the Minnesota Vikings, in "Reborn" Lambeau Field next Sunday (Sept. 7).

Kickoff for the Packers' 83rd National Football League campaign, a season-ticket sellout (72,515), is set for 12 noon, CDT, with a record crowd expected to sit in on the proceedings.

A three-year, $295 million renovation of Lambeau Field now complete, the stunning structure will be "rededicated" in halftime ceremonies, with former Packers players viewing the proceedings, among them Pro Hall of Famers Bart Starr, Willie Davis, Paul Hornung and Jim Taylor who will be on hand to join in the annual "homecoming" events for the old grads.

The Packers, the NFL's winningest team over the past two years (24-8), will be in quest of their seventh opening day victory in the last eight years. They out-dueled Michael Vick and th..

Packers-Titans Recap

Wed, 03 Sep 2003 08:46:24 CST
In the Packers' final preseason contest, the game turned out to be a sidelight to the evening's "entertainment," courtesy of the weather. Thunder and lightning, shortly accompanied by pouring rain which sent most of the 69,000-plus fans scurrying for cover under the stands, subsequently prompted Referee Bill Carollo to suspend the game with 2:05 remaining in the second quarter, following communication with NFL Executive Vice President Roger Goodell, who was on the phone to NFL Observer Jerry Seeman in the press box periodically throughout the evening.

After numerous and continuing discussions about whether to resume the game and, if so, whether to shorten the third and fourth quarters, it was finally decided to resume on the basis of 2:05 remaining in the second period and play full, 15-minute quarters thereafter. And, finally, at 11:01, the game was resumed and those fans who remained - an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 - emerged from the concourses and returned to the stands. ..

World Premiere Of DVD: 'The Legend Of Lambeau Field'

Tue, 02 Sep 2003 14:08:10 CST
On Wednesday, September 3rd, the world premiere of "The Legend of Lambeau Field" will be held in the Associated Bank Club Level of the Lambeau Field Atrium.

Invited guests were offered the opportunity to attend this exclusive, premiere event.

"The Legend of Lambeau Field" is a 90-minute film featuring the epic moments that made Lambeau Field the most storied stadium in football.

The Packers, along with filmmakers Jack Jones, Steve Boettcher and Mark Hrubesky, spent nearly three years collecting rare, never-before publicly seen film and archival footage of Lambeau. There are 40 all new interviews from Packers legends past and present, Hall of Famers and coaches as well as the fans.

In addition, there is another 40 minutes worth of bonus material included in the DVD version.

"We know Packers fans are devoted to this team and to this stadium," said Craig Benzel, the Packers Director of Marketing. "We worked hard to compile the most..

Packers President To Be Honored with Plaza Dedication

Tue, 02 Sep 2003 08:48:21 CST
Eight days of blockbuster events celebrating Lambeau Field's "Rebirth of a Legend," continues Tuesday, September 2, 2003 with the dedication of the "Robert E. Harlan Plaza."

The dedication will honor Green Bay Packers President and CEO, Bob Harlan, who has been with the team for more than 30 years.

The Executive Committee of the Green Bay Packers Board of Directors decided to designate the main entrance plaza of Lambeau Field in Harlan's name.

"Without Bob, this redevelopment would not have been possible," stated Executive Committee Member Don Harden. "He worked so hard on the project, even going door to door during the referendum to make sure Brown County residents understood the issues and the need for approving the referendum to help pay for the redevelopment project."

Harlan's involvement in the referendum isn't the only reason he is being honored.

"Bob was responsible during the 1990s for bringing the Packers back to their winnin..

Packers Claim S Fuller, Waive DT Smith; Add 4 To Practice Squad

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 17:54:32 CST
The Green Bay Packers have claimed safety Curtis Fuller on waivers from the Seattle Seahawks, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Monday.

Fuller, a third-year professional out of Texas Christian, played in all 16 games for Seattle in 2002, with one start, and posted 33 tackles, 22 of them unassisted. He also had one interception and was credited with 2 passes defensed.

The 5-11, 191-pound Forth Worth, Texas, native, the Seahawks' second of three fourth-round selections in the 2001 NFL draft, played in 10 games as a rookie, with one start, and posted 14 tackles, 12 solo, with 2 passes defensed.

As a collegian, Fuller was a three-year starter for TCU's Horned Frogs and closed out his career with 257 tackles, 192 of them unassisted, 3 interceptions and 19 passes defensed. An All-Western Athletic Conference first-team selection and first-team all-academic pick as a senior, he was a key figure in a defense that led the nation, allowing only 245.0 yards and ..