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Go Pack Go

COCheesehead — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:37:24 GMT

Dating back to 1919, the Green Bay Packers have stood an icon in the small city of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Started by Curly Lambeau and George Calhoun, the Packers started as a small group of atheletes. The Indian Packing Company, where Lambeau worked, agreed to back the team and provide uniforms and equipment. This was the inspiration for the name "Packers" and the team name has been the same ever since. The team played opponents from all around, including Washinton and Michigan. As the team continued to win it caught the attention of investors willing to back the team in a new "pro" league in 1920. It was during this period that the team began to see troubles. Battling money, backing, and various other troubles, Lambeau took it upon himself to get other backers and buy the franchise back. After more turmoil, the team's troubles finally settled down and launched them into the "Iron Man" era.

By 1929, the team had settled into a winning pattern. Lambeau began recruiting college players to join the team, and picked up several "unknowns" who proved that they had great talent. With this new "Iron Man" team the Packers went on to win 3 straight championship titles.

Over the next through years the Packer would continue to battle turmoil and grieft, seeing financial problems all along the way. In 1935 a man named Don Hutson signed a contract to play with the Green Bay Packers. At the same time he had signed this contract, he also signed a contract to play baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Because the postmark date to the Packers was first, he was awarded to the Green Bay Packers where he would not only help to contribute to the financial stability of the team, but would become a legend in the history of Green Bay.

Over the next twenty years, the Packers saw coaches come and go. It was not until 1959 that the Packers dynasty would see the coach to beat all coaches. Vince Lombardi, who was not well known at the time, was hired to coach the Packers. Coming in with a stronghold on the team, Lombardi made it very clear that he would be in complete control. In 1959, Lombardi won "Coach of the Year" and ended the season with a 7-5 record. Lombardi lead the team to world championships in 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, and 1967. From 1960 to 1967, Lombardi's teams never finished lower than second place. Losing was not an option for Lombardi and is why he is a legend in coaching, even today.

The history continues for the Packers as legends have left their mark on the small city of Green Bay. Check below for additional links to more information about the Packers tried and true history. >

Many NFL teams have switched names and cities, morphing into a symbol of corporate greed and personal gain. The Packers, however, have stood the test of time and have remained a team truly for the people. The Green Bay Packers are the only football team in the league to be owned by the people. As such, the team will remain in the city that gave birth to a dynasty.

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How To Win Fantasy Football

COCheesehead — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:16:33 GMT

There are a variety of ways to play fantasy football. If you are new to the sport, I suggest you read through this small "Beginner's Guide", if you will, about fantasy football. If you have already played or feel that this might be too remedial for you, go ahead and skip to the place where you will learn how to be a fantasy football winner! Please know that I am not an expert, just an avid sports fan, and have learned a thing or two over the years. These are tried and true recommendations, learned from a variety of trials and tribulations in the sport of Fantasy Football.

1. So many leagues, so little time

First, it is important to find the league that suits you. There are thousands, if not millions, of leagues out there and it is important to choose the one that will be your best fit. There are leagues that require an entry fee, leagues that play for real money. Then there are those that just play for the satisfaction of knowing that you know more about football than your buddy. If you are new to the game, or new to football in general, my reccomendation is to start on a free league. Then you don't have to worry about losing your first time around, and will gain a little experience in the meantime. Then next year, depending on this season, feel free to expand your horizons.

2. Draft League vs. Auto Draft League

In any league you will run into one of these options. A draft league usually involves a group of guys getting together, generally over beer and pizza, and drafting members like mad onto a team. If this is a long standing league, chances are the participants already have a system. Be forewarned that you may be put to the end of this line-up as a newcomer. Each person, in rotating order, chooses a player for their team. Watch players like LaDanian Tomlinson and Peyton Manning go in the first round. This continues until a fight ensues (kidding) or everyone has a completed team. Within the draft leagues, there are also other options. Some leagues play with a salaray cap. Participants are given an "imaginary" dollar amount, and players are each assigned a dollar amount. You then have to pick within the restraints of the money.

In an auto draft league, the pressure of chosing is taken away. In many you can "pre-rank" your players, meaning that you can set priority to the players you can. For example, if you feel very strongly that Peyton Manning will get you closer to a victory, set him a priority #1. As long as he is still in the pool by the time it is your turn, you will receive him on your line up. You do lose a level of personal choice with an auto draft, but it is over in seconds where a draft league can take hours.

3. The best defense is a good offense

This is extremely true in the game of fantasy football. In order to defend your honor in the game of fantasy football, or in order to gain a place in the Fantasy Football Hall of Fame, you must, I repeat, must have a good offense. The defense is good for additional points, and will push you over the edge to a win. Granted, there are teams like Chicago that will get you major points, but they will not win you the season.

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MLB 2K7

MadGamer — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:46:01 GMT

First off, I get my game on with the XBOX 360, so that is the console on which I took part in this latest update of one of my favorite games of all time. This game plays like a real baseball game, full of high-res action and lots of nail-biting excitement. MLB 2K7 is incredibly lifelike, and the graphics absolutely give all kinds of intimate detail, from the crowds, to the stubble on the players' chins. And each player carries his real-life baseball tendencies and foibles into the batters-box, to re-create the actual conditions of a game.

The hitting system is good, but not great. Pull the right stick down to shift back and forth, then let it go to swing. The batter can launch a ball with a power swing, or tap to try and foul off a pitch to stay alive. After getting on base, one of the best features of this game is the ability to get into the mind of a baserunner, and out-think the man on the mound.

Speaking of the bump, pitching in MLB 2K7 is incredible. The hold-release-tap works well, and allows you to put just enough mustard on a pitch, or take something off for a change-up. One of my favorite features allows the pitcher to choose from a wide array of pitches, some of which may not even exist in the real world of baseball!

In the field, this game still drives me a little bit crazy. Players are hard to control as they go after grounders, and it is especially difficult to turn a double play. But again, that is similarly a difficult thing to do in real life, so it makes sense that it should be a pain in the game.

Over all, MLB 2K7 gets an A-minus, (one of the highest grades available from yours truly the MadGamer. I'm like your worst nightmare of a professor who could never give an all-out A.) for getting so much detail right, for awesome graphics, for creating game-like play conditions, and, most of all, for letting me be David Ortiz.

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