McCarthy introduced as Dallas Cowboys head coach: 'I am honored'
FRISCO, Texas — Mike McCarthy used to drive by the statues every day when arriving for work at Lambeau Field, so there never was much need to tell him what he was getting into as coach of the Dallas Cowboys.Nearly 10 years after winning a Super Bowl with one iconic franchise in Green Bay, McCarthy is taking over another and knows that's where the conversation starts with the Cowboys, regardless of their nearly 25-year absence on football's biggest stage.“You look at the great coaches that have been here,” McCarthy said during his introductory news conference Wednesday. “The Super Bowl champions.
From ‘Who is he?’ to 13-3: Packers coach Matt LaFleur’s first year
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — It has been a full year since the Green Bay Packers selected former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur as the team’s 15th head coach.Since then, LaFleur has led the Packers to a 13-3 record and the No. 2 seed in the NFC this season with a playoff game just days away against the Seattle Seahawks.While it may be hard to find someone in the state who doesn’t know who LaFleur is now, he didn’t start that way.WFRV spoke to many Packer fans after LaFleur was hired and the responses were similar – “Who is he?”Mike Budzisz of Oshkosh said his first thoughts of hearing the news were, “Who?
'Be very cautious:' Don’t become a victim of ticket scam as Green Bay Packers head to playoffs
MILWAUKEE -- With the Packers game just a few days away -- many fans will be on the hunt for some last-minute tickets.
Packers 'not talking about' 2014 NFC Championship game, instead looking to divisional round against Seahawks
GREEN BAY, Wisc. (WFRV) — The Packers will take on the Seahawks in the playoffs for the first time since that much-talked-about NFC title game.“We knew that when it was Seattle, that it was going to be another tough opponent, just like they’re all going to be,” cornerback Tramon Williams said. “Another opportunity, another opponent that we’re looking forward to.”Tramon Williams and Mason Crosby are two of the seven veterans still left in the locker room from that 2014 Packers team.
Dallas Cowboys to introduce Mike McCarthy as club's 9th coach Wednesday
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys will introduce Mike McCarthy as the ninth coach in franchise history Wednesday.The club made the announcement Tuesday, a day after McCarthy reached agreement on a deal to replace Jason Garrett.It's the second coaching stop for the 56-year-old McCarthy, who won a Super Bowl and went to the playoffs nine times in 12-plus seasons with Green Bay.The Packers won the title at the home of the Cowboys nine years ago.
'Excited for a new start:' Cowboys fans in Milwaukee welcome Mike McCarthy, Dallas' new head coach
MILWAUKEE -- Mike McCarthy won a Super Bowl and went to the playoffs eight straight years while coaching two-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Seattle Seahawks to face Green Bay Packers at Lambeau after 17-9 win over Eagles
PHILADELPHIA — After Jadeveon Clowney knocked out Carson Wentz, Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks knocked off the Philadelphia Eagles.
'Great time for Wisconsin sports:' Bucks, Packers celebrate NFL playoffs with special T-Shirt benefiting charity
MILWAUKEE -- With the start of the NFL Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Jan. 4 introduced a special, limited-edition T-shirt that features the logos of both teams and the time-honored Packers cheer, “Go Pack Go.”The shirt is available now for purchase at the Bucks Pro Shop at Fiserv Forum, at the Packers Pro Shop at Lambeau Field, and online at packersproshop.com.
Sources: Cowboys interviewing Mike McCarthy to be next head coach
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are interviewing Mike McCarthy to be their coach, two people with knowledge of the situation said Saturday.
'That's my team forever:' Headed to the Packers playoff game? Keep your eyes peeled for Lil Wayne
GREEN BAY -- He's a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers -- and he has the memorabilia to prove it.Lil Wayne showed off some of his prized Packers possessions in an Instagram post.
Don't be a victim: BBB warns of Packers playoff game ticket scams
MILWAUKEE -- It’s proving to be a very exciting sports season for Wisconsin teams.
Packers LT David Bakhtiari named to 4th consecutive AP All-Pro team
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers left tackled was voted second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press, the team announced Friday.It is the fourth consecutive season in which Bakhtiari has been named to the All-Pro team.
LeRoy Butler named a finalist for 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
CANTON, Ohio — LeRoy Butler, who played safety for the Packers for 12 seasons, has been named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2020 induction class.
Packers Fan Hall of Fame nominees selected, voting now underway
GREEN BAY -- Ten finalists have been named in the search for the 22nd member of the Packers FAN Hall of Fame, and voting begins Wednesday for fans to make the selection.
Packers LB Blake Martinez sets single-season franchise tackles record with 203
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Wednesday, Jan. 1 that linebacker Blake Martinez has set the single-season franchise tackles record -- with 203 tackles during the 2019 regular season.The previous record was held by linebacker Nick Barnett -- who had 194 tackles in the 2005 season.
Packers path to Super Bowl LIV kicks off Jan. 12, and 'there are decent seats for under $200'
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are back in the playoffs after a two-year hiatus and won their first division title since 2016.
Green Bay Packers 2020 opponents announced
GREEN BAY -- The full slate of 2020 opponents for the Green Bay Packers has been released, the team announced on Facebook.As usual, the Packers will play six-and-home rivalry games against their rival NFC North opponents.
Packers path to Super Bowl LIV kicks off Jan. 12; every game on FOX6
The NFL regular season is over, and the field of 12 playoff teams has been set.The Packers are back in the playoffs after a two-year hiatus and won their first division title since 2016.
Prosecutors say Janesville man strangled sister on Christmas Eve due to teasing for being a Vikings fan
JANESVILLE -- A Janesville man is accused of strangling his sister on Christmas Eve after she reportedly teased him about being Minnesota Vikings fan the morning after the team’s loss to the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, WMTV reported.According to the criminal complaint, a Janesville police detective met with the victim that morning at Mercy Hospital.