The Jordan Love Era Begins

[milani]

yeah I prefer the convenience of home. It’s fun to hit a live game every couple years, but I’m a 1000 mikes away now. Plus I’m a weather wimp and I’ll normally hit the home opener etc. I go more for the experience not so much to get the best seats though. I’m happy 50 rows up behind the crossbars

It wears on me now that I am " old ." But what is unique about the pilgrimage to Lambeau is all the other festivities apart from the gridiron. Every game is like a special holiday. Unlike other cities you can park on a side street and walk for a half mile or so with other Packer fans dressed in game garb enroute to the outside tailgate activities. The camaraderie is sacred. The pregame allows you to meet other fans, enjoy the refreshments, and sing to the music. Even the night before the game is a mecca of celebration. The hotels all know why you are there. And win or lose after the game many stick around with no rush to get into the highway jam up. One time I recall wild turkeys holding up traffic on Lombardi Avenue.

 

[Voyageur]

1,717 miles to Lambeau Field for me, during the winter. 1,298 from the Austin area.

 

[Poppa San]

1,717 miles to Lambeau Field for me, during the winter. 1,298 from the Austin area.

20 miles, 25 minutes non-game day. Usually under 45 minutes in on game day, most of that the last 3-5 miles.

I seem to recall he wasn't injured so much that he was "injured."

Ie, Ron had a little egg on his face for spending a 3rd on a kicker that was losing to an UDFA, told him to play along, and he got stashed on IR.

Was Conway a Sherman mistake? After Ron retired?

 

[Half Empty]

Wolf retired after the 2001 draft. Conway was drafted in 1997.

 

[OldSchool101]

It wears on me now that I am " old ." But what is unique about the pilgrimage to Lambeau is all the other festivities apart from the gridiron. Every game is like a special holiday. Unlike other cities you can park on a side street and walk for a half mile or so with other Packer fans dressed in game garb enroute to the outside tailgate activities. The camaraderie is sacred. The pregame allows you to meet other fans, enjoy the refreshments, and sing to the music. Even the night before the game is a mecca of celebration. The hotels all know why you are there. And win or lose after the game many stick around with no rush to get into the highway jam up. One time I recall wild turkeys holding up traffic on Lombardi Avenue.

Oh I know it’s fun experience especially if you’re meeting people in a group and tailgating. Plus the Pubs before or after are fun. Im not boycotting anything either, I’m just stating it’s something you do for a treat. Not a regular visit imo unless you want to break the bank. Now if you just want to try a game once or twice a year (my older brother’s group does that each year going back 25 consecutive years) go for it it’s an experience. It’s also better if you’re closer or have friends there. One of my brothers best friends lives there and owns a business in town and we crash at his place nearby across the river, so that really helps on the cost. Last time I was there I bought a ticket on the street for like $150 that’s cheap in comparison to today it sounds like. Oh and the female bartender was pretty hot on game day

 

[milani]

20 miles, 25 minutes non-game day. Usually under 45 minutes in on game day, most of that the last 3-5 miles.

Was Conway a Sherman mistake? After Ron retired?

Conway was in 1997. Wolf was running the show and Holmgren still coach.

 

[Poppa San]

Conway was in 1997. Wolf was running the show and Holmgren still coach.

Wolf retired after the 2001 draft. Conway was drafted in 1997.

That's right. Sherman got schnookered and reached on the punter.

 

[milani]

That's right. Sherman got schnookered and reached on the punter.

BJ Sander. I was all supportive for him and he let me down.

 

[JK64]

Family Night next Saturday, and the following Friday, preseason game #1 at Cincinnati. That's when people can start making at least temporary decisions in their minds about where this team is going. Until now, any thoughts that the sky is falling is Chicken Little Theory.

If it looks bad in Cincy, we'll be selling Kleenex to those who need it, for a small fee.

Do you believe La Fleur will let Jordan Love play? I'm not so sure.

 

[Voyageur]

Do you believe La Fleur will let Jordan Love play? I'm not so sure.

On Family Night, they'll do a few drills with him. This new group of coaches doesn't produce a game like atmosphere in it at all. That's from the past. Unless they get back to it, the attendance is going to really start going downhill.

Of course people will get a chance to boo our kicker.

 

[JK64]

On Family Night, they'll do a few drills with him. This new group of coaches doesn't produce a game like atmosphere in it at all. That's from the past. Unless they get back to it, the attendance is going to really start going downhill.

Of course people will get a chance to boo our kicker.

Sorry, I meant against Cincy 8-11.

 

[Voyageur]

Sorry, I meant against Cincy 8-11.

I think he'll play an entire half to be honest. He's not ready to be sat in the corner like Rodgers, until opening day. I think we'll see him in two games, and that will be it.

His time, on the field, may be limited even more, if he can engineer early drives that put up points. I think they want to see if he can reach the goal line, and score.

 

[OldSchool101]

It wears on me now that I am " old ." But what is unique about the pilgrimage to Lambeau is all the other festivities apart from the gridiron. Every game is like a special holiday. Unlike other cities you can park on a side street and walk for a half mile or so with other Packer fans dressed in game garb enroute to the outside tailgate activities. The camaraderie is sacred. The pregame allows you to meet other fans, enjoy the refreshments, and sing to the music. Even the night before the game is a mecca of celebration. The hotels all know why you are there. And win or lose after the game many stick around with no rush to get into the highway jam up. One time I recall wild turkeys holding up traffic on Lombardi Avenue.

I always thought it would be neat to do a Packerforum Union game. I’d say reunion but I’ve never met you guys yet! Once every other year set a date

 

[Voyageur]

I always thought it would be neat to do a Packerforum Union game. I’d say reunion but I’ve never met you guys yet! Once every other year set a date

Many years ago, when the Packers dedicated the Atrium, we had a Packer Report gathering for the game, and a get together the night before, and seats together, at the game. It was fantastic! We also were included in the Packer Report's tailgate party as well, where we all got a chance to meet each other, and have quite honestly created lifetime bonds.

If a person gets a chance to do it, they should. It's an amazing way to change perspectives on the people we talk to. It becomes personal, and the discussions are better.

 

[lambeaulambo]

Tim Conway? lol...a source close to me saw 10 in mini camp and said he was stinkin it up in the 2 min drill badly...uyy karumba

 

[Poppa San]

I always thought it would be neat to do a Packerforum Union game. I’d say reunion but I’ve never met you guys yet! Once every other year set a date

I've been to two. Pick a Sunday game and we can meet up in one of the area gin joints. I'll be the one in the Packers jersey. Do it in nicer weather so we can walk around to them.

 

[milani]

Do you believe La Fleur will let Jordan Love play? I'm not so sure.

Good question. I think he has to play some just as Rodgers did back in 2008.

 

[milani]

I always thought it would be neat to do a Packerforum Union game. I’d say reunion but I’ve never met you guys yet! Once every other year set a date

I am up for it. Probably in Sept.Oct.Nov. How bout Oct. 2024. We play the AFC North with Pitt, Cincy etc. Be nice to see a team we only see every 4 years.

 

[OldSchool101]

I am up for it. Probably in Sept.Oct.Nov. How bout Oct. 2024. We play the AFC North with Pitt, Cincy etc. Be nice to see a team we only see every 4 years.

Ok. That’s a good plan Stan. ‘24 gives us plenty of time. We can do a forum poll a little closer in (date wise) and use that game or have an alternate if conflicts with schedules

 

[OldSchool101]

1,717 miles to Lambeau Field for me, during the winter. 1,298 from the Austin area.

Do you want me to swing by and pick you up?

 

[Voyageur]

Do you want me to swing by and pick you up?

Most certainly! Just have your Jet Stream land at Austin-Straubel, and go to the private jet area. Will I be able to choose the menu for the flight? I suppose a limo will pick me up and drive me to the airport. Did you reserve that private box you're paying for, so we can enjoy the game, and great catering? I hate being any trouble... so I would be happy to chip in $5 to help tip the wait staff.

 

[milani]

Ok. That’s a good plan Stan. ‘24 gives us plenty of time. We can do a forum poll a little closer in (date wise) and use that game or have an alternate if conflicts with schedules

Excellent!

 

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[Schultz]

Progress. After watching that I am only 90% disappointed as I was when it actually happened.

 

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