Kurt’s Angle: Don’t expect Mike McCarthy to go anywhere anytime soon

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Mike McCarthy may still not be a household name, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t deserving of being one, and it also doesn’t mean that the low-key McCarthy would want it any other way.

NFL: NFC Playoff Scenarios and Predictions for Week 17

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After the Saints and Falcons play tonight, just one more week will remain in the NFL regular season. As usual, there are myriad iterations of playoff matchups that could become a reality based on what happens tonight and in Week 17. Here is a rundown of the NFC playoff scenarios.

NFC North Report: Week 16 Edition

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Tonight, the Week 16 edition of the NFC North Report will take place, hosted as always by MSF’s fun, football-loving quartet of Amanda Lawson, Drew Lange, Chris Callaway, and Tyler Juranovich. If you haven’t been listening to their weekly breakdown of all things Packers, Bears, Lions, and Vikings, you really should start. Why not tonight?

8 Things We Learned This Weekend

Drew Brees shattered records this year with the help of his sentient Muppet football.

All of my teams lost this weekend, so I’m really in no mood to think about sports, let alone write about them. But perhaps this little exercise in which I review what we learned this weekend in sports will be therapeutic and help me prepare for the months of heartache that surely lie ahead.

On Jermichael Finley’s comments that Tim Tebow coverage is “disturbing”

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In this week’s edition of ‘My Ego Hurts’ news, Packers tight end Jermichael Finley expressed that he is ‘disturbed’ by the media coverage being given to Tim Tebow. Kurt Allen disagrees.

Will The Green Bay Packers Complete An Undefeated Season?

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With a 13-0 record, a road game this week at Kansas City, and their remaining two games in Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers and their fans can taste an undefeated regular season. But will they be able to go all the way and finish the season undefeated and back-to-back Super Bowl champions?

The Unsung Heroes of Week 13 in the NFL

You too can own a small piece of Lambeau Field.

As is always the case in football, no team is successful apart from the contributions of several players whose exemplary work we often overlook. Here are but a few of the unsung heroes from Week 13 in the NFL.

The 5 Best Musical Tributes by Green Bay Packers Fans

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We Packers fans just have a really good sense of humor and a lot freakin’ free time on our hands when there’s 8 feet of snow outside and we can’t get to work. This has led to a number of musical tributes to our beloved Packers, the best of which I’ve compiled in this post.

Green Bay Packers Stock Sale: Magic Date and Details Announced For Packers Fans

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Earlier today, the Green Bay Packers announced the details of the team’s 5th stock sale. All you crazy Cheeseheads, pay close attention.

Fantasy Football Week 13 Start em, Sit em Lineup Advice, Projections, and Roster Q&A

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Get all of your start em, sit em questions for Week 13 of the fantasy football season answered here, as well as start/sit picks and projections at QB, RB, WR, TE, and D/ST. Oh, and find out about a chance to win tickets to the Big Ten championship game!

12 Things We Learned Over Thanksgiving Weekend

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Josh Tinley’s regular Things I Learned This Weekend post is a day late, but it most certainly is not a dollar short. In fact, Josh added a few extra things to compensate for his tardiness.

Ndamukong Suh: Suspension Likely For The NFL’s Official Turkey of Thanksgiving 2011

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It’s safe to say that Ndamukong Suh has probably run out of chances with commissioner Roger Goodell in the aftermath of being given the equivalent of a red card for acting like a crazed Black Friday shopper on Packers lineman Evan Detrich-Smith yesterday.

Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Game Quick Preview

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Today’s first Thanksgiving Day game features the undefeated Green Bay Packers against the 7-3 Detroit Lions. Here is the TV and spread info, plus what our writing team has had to say about this game throughout the week, including our picks…and yours.

Green Bay Packers at Detriot Lions: Preview and Prediction For The NFC North Thanksgiving Classic

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The first of the three Thanksgiving Day games features the undefeated Green Bay Packers as they travel to Detriot to take on the Lions. This will be one of the biggest games of the season for both of these teams.

Football on Thanksgiving: A Brief But Comprehensive History

In the first Thanksgiving football games, Turkeys played for their lives.

For the first time in years family members won’t be asking each other, “Why are we stuck with the Lions on Thanksgiving?” as they pass the mashed potatoes. But do you know how football on Thanksgiving became the American tradition it is today? Josh Tinley fills you in with this brief but comprehensive history of Turkey Day football.