tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11106047835383730222012-01-25T12:55:33.989-06:00Where the Packers meet pop culture, the Packer Ranter is dedicated to the lighter side of the Green Bay Packers and Packer culture. Run by Robert Greenfield and Franklin Hillside since 2008. Voted top 50 NFL blog by SportsMemorabilia.com in 2011 for reasons we're still unsure of.Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.comBlogger2831100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-29112669544597996392012-01-25T09:57:00.001-06:002012-01-25T12:55:34.000-06:00

“I will always love you,” was sung Dolly Parton and later Whitney Houston in truly various forms. Dolly’s version was poetic, beautiful and truly heartfelt and then Whitney and her neverending lungfulls of ear-aching commercial stank blasts came along and ruined the song for a lot – a LOT – of people, damnit.  And while you can’t hear it, I now sing those lyrics to you – hopefully with more

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-69159922400013048142012-01-10T09:02:00.000-06:002012-01-10T09:02:36.115-06:00

Robert and I have a good buddy from grade school who works for the Packers.  He’s a part-time intern for the assistant to the advisor to quarterbacks coach Tom Clements.  Pretty lofty position if you ask me. I’d like to say that he has extensive knowledge of the offense and of the QB position itself, and that this knowledge got him the job. I’d like to say that. In reality, he got the job

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-29665929340918173142011-12-30T11:32:00.000-06:002011-12-30T11:32:04.681-06:00

Feel free to post your own caption in the comments section, but I think EPIC FAIL really sums this one up.

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-784586991035302792011-12-14T07:17:00.003-06:002011-12-14T10:45:17.202-06:00

Sifting through emails yesterday, after a typically fantastic weekend in Green Bay, I came across one from el_prez29@packers.com with the subject line: "Merry Christmas, Frank, thanks for your support". I opened it and proceeded to spit a mouthful of coffee all over my computer screen. Normally, this would frustrate me to no end...especially since I was still in recovery mode yesterday, but a

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-11543718644293041362011-12-06T19:59:00.001-06:002011-12-06T22:39:59.494-06:00

Happy New Packer Owners' Day to all those out there who purchased a part of the greatest organization in the sporting world...and to those who didn't, like myself. Unfortunately, due to attending the game this weekend against the Raiders and plans forming to attend at least one playoff game, the funding stream doesn't exist to actually BUY the team. Just visit. While daydreaming about my

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-47853686728560329122011-12-02T14:15:00.010-06:002011-12-02T15:37:40.986-06:00

The good ol’ Packer science fiction movie cliché. It’s as old as the Packer science fiction movie genre itself. We at the Packer Ranter are sick of studios dumbing down our beloved Packer science fiction movies with clichés out of fear the movie will fail. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the top thing to avoid when making a Packers Science Fiction Movie. Now, eliminating these clichés

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-3352900759054438032011-11-28T15:08:00.000-06:002011-11-28T15:08:31.927-06:00

Most guys get by just being good.For some guys though, that’s not gonna do. Like this one Greg guy in Green and GoldGets after “great” like no other Greg before. Greg’s goal is to just be greatAnd Greg gets after it every day. Greg’s gifted with some great genetics,But Greg’s greatness is no gimmick. The gravity of Greg’s greatness is so genius,Greg should get his own genre – believe it. There’s

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-57962739715712574982011-11-21T20:58:00.002-06:002011-11-22T08:31:51.432-06:00

Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. From Kansas. Parents are farmers. Received the Nice Guy Award at the annual Doug Jirschele Sports Awards Banquet in Clintonville, WI. (Okay, I can only confirm one got that, but I'm sure the other would qualify as well) Look at the picture below. Now, close your eyes and picture Jordy

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-25178630552243754582011-11-16T07:15:00.001-06:002011-11-16T07:22:16.726-06:00

Brett Favre thinks I should have posted something sooner. Sorry. I'll get something this week.  I've been crazy busy. Go Pack.

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-18626710623524957762011-10-28T10:17:00.000-05:002011-10-28T10:17:17.667-05:00

Yesterday the Packers held a private Halloween Party in a secret location outside of Green Bay. If you happened to be on Twitter from 2-4am, an unidentified user was sending out photos taken from the event earlier in the day. Thankfully, the Ranter intern staff was able to capture these awesome photos of the Packers in Halloween costumes before they were deleted from Twitter. Check ‘em out.Donald

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-27849497134600233652011-10-20T08:11:00.003-05:002011-10-21T12:44:49.511-05:00

This week, each one of you has a homework assignment, you're going to go out and make a Viking fan give you the AJ Hawk salute. What? Okay, fine. I'm geting ahead of myself.  The NFL hype machine has got us watching games that don't matter and hearing about players that can't play. There's no competition for the Packers, so we, as fans have become complacent. We're stuck complaining that Packers

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-3875809418330261692011-10-11T10:46:00.000-05:002011-10-11T10:46:57.139-05:00

Science is simply common sense at its best. ~Thomas Huxley How can you argue with science? Answer: You can’t. ~Unknown

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-42885237421972354002011-10-09T09:56:00.001-05:002011-10-09T09:56:53.691-05:00

Congrats, Detroit Lions. You're 4-0. Big accomplishment.  I dedicate this song to you: The one thing about luck? It always runs out.

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-25734931920877641502011-10-04T16:31:00.001-05:002011-10-04T16:40:37.024-05:00

Attention span – I rarely have one. If you have a good one, congratulations. Like a lot of people, I am often easily distracted by the “shiny bunny” (that is, whatever louder, more colorful, or cooler-looking thing crosses my path). Sure, I blame society and pop culture and the media, but that’s for another Rant. This lack of focus is usually not a problem when I’m at home or at my desk, and

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-60951811665910559782011-10-02T22:39:00.001-05:002011-10-03T09:08:06.589-05:00

Following today's torching of the Denver Broncos, we have learned from our sources deep inside the bowels of Lambeau that the Packers' equipment staff have been forced to enact Emergency Protocol 12.0 The Ranter has obtained a transcript of an exchange between a mid-level equipment manager and their supervisor shortly following the team's exit from the locker room. "Sir, we have an issue here..

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-41859834895801610862011-09-30T16:22:00.004-05:002011-09-30T16:43:51.412-05:00

This week isn’t Packers/Bears. It isn’t Packers/Vikings and it isn’t even close. This week, the lowly AFC Denver Broncos come to town probably just hoping to escape injury because they most likely aren't going to escape embarrassment. The intensity, smack and rivalry you look for in the NFL games just isn’t going to be there. That’s fine. We’ll take the win and start preparing for Atlanta. That

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-21445352255331570282011-09-28T23:23:00.001-05:002011-10-03T09:32:54.109-05:00

Robert and I had a blast a couple weeks ago in Green Bay for the Saints game. Some of our shenanigans cannot be discussed here, as I'm pretty sure we are now being monitored by numerous security agencies, both domestic and foreign. Don't worry though, my tin-foil hat will keep them out....and also all my thoughts in. It has taken a couple weeks for the hazy green and gold glow to wear off, and

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-85499194607262540922011-09-23T09:55:00.003-05:002011-09-23T10:24:42.309-05:00

“My roommate’s melon is huge. He’s got this giant, blue, custom-made football helmet that was like $600. It’s true. The helmet was so abnormal that they didn’t offer returns so when he tore his MCL he was basically screwed because no one wanted to buy it – even on craigslist. Now it’s just sitting in his closet. We could just put a giant orange “C” on the side – it’s perfect.” How big are we

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-77286826178574079982011-08-31T21:30:00.002-05:002011-08-31T21:37:21.729-05:00

A solitary man stands on a small ridge, his stoic face set in grim acceptance of what lies before him. A flag planted in the hard ground next to him whips in the stiff autumn breeze. The flag is simple, nothing more than a green background with several white diagonal lines crossing it. In the distance, the man sees a solitary figure moving toward him along the ridge, his silhouette outlined

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-23359466389647012042011-08-26T16:06:00.001-05:002011-08-26T16:15:38.934-05:00

GOIBER (n.) An acronym, which stands for "Greenfield's Observations, Inventions, Brainstorms & Experiments Room." Also known as my basement. GOIBER rule #14: No matter what the purpose of entry, bring enough sustenance* to last eight days – you never know what could happen. *Acceptable forms of sustenance include, but are not limited to, jerky, water, alcohol, Cheez It’s® and gummi bears. Good

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-79082728209287016482011-08-17T07:28:00.000-05:002011-08-17T07:28:43.457-05:00

Trolling the interwebs yesterday afternoon, I was insanely pleased to find out that the Indomitable Brian Carriveau has begun his Best & Worst Case Scenario series over at Cheesehead TV. If you are unfamiliar with these pieces, Brianimal takes each position group on the Packers and gives the best and worst possible outcome for each player for the upcoming season. Yesterday, he attacked my

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-14508059374671074452011-08-09T09:22:00.001-05:002011-08-09T10:19:29.293-05:00

Dear Green Bay Packers Representative, Did you know that recent studies have indicated that it’s almost impossible to coordinate schedules of more than 20 working professionals at a time? Pretty sad state of affairs these days, eh? And while an impactful reminder of the modern proliferation of sometimes fruitless commitments and meetings, this scientific data harkens to a more relevant topic:

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-74274009937534552312011-08-07T07:52:00.001-05:002011-08-08T09:25:29.453-05:00

Apparently Pee Wee Herman “stopped by” Cowboys training camp last last week. Why? No reason was given, which makes for the perfect opportunity to make something up! Just look at Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones - he seems to be just glowing while getting this picture next to (a now 60-year old) Pee Wee Herman. That should be PLENTY to go off of. So, have at it - post your best caption in the comments

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-65020390753307524802011-07-26T08:13:00.000-05:002011-07-26T08:13:14.341-05:00

I'd like to take this opportunity to apologize for our lack of posts over the past 5 months. While Robert and I should have been gloating over the Packers ascension to the peak of NFL dominance, the lockout had successfully crushed our creative juices...that, or maybe we just got lazy, fat, and drunk. Something about losing your edge when you have nothing left to prove? Let me tell you something

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-43289060375768611692011-07-25T09:36:00.001-05:002011-07-26T10:38:05.158-05:00

Made this months ago, just never posted. With the lockout ending, seems like a great time to celebrate. For those of you who don’t know, Aaron Rodgers is from Chico, California and Clay Matthews is a spokesperson for Suave hair products. Add the championship belts they’re holding, and you have the formation of the NFL’s best tag team duo: CHICO SUAVE. Go Pack!

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-51565813230703463602011-07-07T20:05:00.000-05:002011-07-07T20:05:34.276-05:00

I have a good feeling this lockout nonsense will be resolved soon. I think the 6 of you reading this should too. My anger at both sides and fear of lost games has subsided, and now I'm just waiting. However, should I find my faith wavering, I'm just going to look at this piece of propaganda from The Ranter Ministry of Information and chill out.  You should do the same. Carry on.

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-12065522951081871772011-06-27T13:39:00.004-05:002011-06-28T14:41:03.468-05:00

She was busty and bubbly and all sorts of feisty. Along with her menthol-smoking meathead boyfriend who supposedly knew Tanker, she had stopped by our after-party tailgate tent. Char was her name. I especially remember that because I jokingly called her “Charcoal” upon meeting her. She scowled and snapped, “the last asshole to call me that was in 7th grade and I knocked him in the nuts so hard he

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-79846571961073051052011-05-31T22:33:00.002-05:002011-06-02T20:28:11.968-05:00

The other day Max from over at Purple Pants Green Jersey mentioned that he was fed up with everyone writing Top Ten lists in the absence of any real football news. Despite his frustration with the many lists being made, he indicated he would read a Ranter list. It may not be exactly what you asked for, but here you go, Max. Don't say we never you gave you anything. Top 20 Reasons to Prolong

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-22779832710658927952011-05-23T13:07:00.000-05:002011-05-23T13:07:41.908-05:00

That is all.

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-39078362941831252152011-05-10T11:27:00.010-05:002011-05-10T13:32:57.103-05:00

Lost in all the hubbub of the NFL Draft was the annual Equipment Intern Draft (EID). Each year, hundreds of applicants enter this draft in hopes of landing a coveted internship position on a real NFL teams’ equipment staff. For those unfamiliar with the EID, the process is very similar to the NFL Draft in that all 32 teams pick in reverse order of the previous year’s standings – meaning the

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-55547470102961928002011-05-05T07:28:00.000-05:002011-05-05T07:28:29.931-05:00

Hey, owners, players, judges, lawyers, and whoever else, get something done. Now. ...you're still reading this? I thought I said get something done, and I thought I said now!

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-63704119851058154542011-04-26T19:16:00.003-05:002011-04-29T13:47:24.012-05:00

Robert and I noticed there was some anger and disappointment following the release of the 2011 Packers schedule. This anger stems from Packer fans being subjected to overpriced accommodations while staying in Green Bay during game weekends. This price increase would be justified if the level of services and amenities were raised, but I have my doubts that the Motel 6 will not only leave the light

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-72935938960065324812011-04-17T17:15:00.005-05:002011-04-18T20:48:13.279-05:00

Franklin and I have been Ranting since Rodgers took over in Green Bay. I put together some of the highlights from those last 3+ years. For those that have followed us, I hope this brings back some memory LOLs. For those new to us, maybe this will make you want to go check out some of our previous Rants. In either case, enjoy!This video is also posted on Youtube here.

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-89457075714501110692011-04-14T13:14:00.014-05:002011-04-14T13:40:40.894-05:00

Along with a gently used flannel and a sweet collectible mug, I recently purchased this photo at a thrift store in Milwaukee for $5 plus tax. I bought it because it reminded me of one of my favorite 80s bands, Journey. Man, they were SO HOT for a while and I’ve always said if you haven’t air-drummed to Don’t Stop Believin’, you haven’t lived. As I was mounting the picture in my garage above the

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-27356203269018138692011-04-11T22:11:00.001-05:002011-04-12T06:34:45.343-05:00

I don't feel sorry for anyone in this lockout other than the staff of the Packers. Staff who, while they have not yet, may be forced to take an involuntary pay cut, or if things drag on, a vacation. Personally, I think that's unacceptable. I love days off and vacations as much as the next big, fat, party animal, but forced vacations are just not cool. This is even more true when the cause of the

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-66780127925224169552011-03-31T08:26:00.004-05:002011-03-31T08:42:39.511-05:00

Recently the Packers picked the top 10 moments from the 2011 season. Robert and I thought we’d do the same, with a more personal view of the top 10 moments. Without further adieu, The Packer Ranter Top 10 moments of the 2011 season: Robert's Top 5: 5) The smackoff beatdowns against a Vikings blog. Franklin and I each took a turn going toe-to-toe with Vikings Gab (“Gab” – really?) in some trash

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-24844895268179439862011-03-14T22:01:00.002-05:002011-03-16T20:14:03.581-05:00

I wouldn't have thought it possible, but the NFL owners and players have pretty much sucked the pure enjoyment and thrill of Super Bowl XLV out of me. The constant bickering, name-calling, and chest-beating has become intolerable. The two sides are about as likable as Hans Gruber, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and Severus Snape combined into one smarmy master villain. A master villain who, instead

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-57325273633390527602011-03-03T12:08:00.013-06:002011-03-03T12:34:12.920-06:00

Below is the transcript from a recent Packers team meeting involving infamous Hollywood bad boy and Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen. Coupled with notes from our insider.The players casually enter the meeting room and take their seats. McCarthy addresses them.Mike McCarthy: OK guys, solid workout this morning. We’ve got a lot to look forward to tomorrow. But for now, I’m excited to bring in

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-30210582989883823182011-02-21T13:43:00.006-06:002011-02-21T13:50:28.969-06:00

This question was recently posed to myself and a group of Packer fans. It made for such great debate I decided to ask around. Here’s what they said…Tough question. Initially, I'm tempted to say '96 because it ended decades of futility and put an historic franchise back on the map. But for me personally, 2010 feels more meaningful because I am older and able to have a greater appreciation for how

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-88710922999291669302011-02-17T07:10:00.003-06:002011-02-17T08:48:09.781-06:00

I wanted to give a little heads up to the Green Bay Police and Brown County Sheriff's Department. I understand that you need to keep the peace and protect the citizens of Green Bay proper and the Brown County area, but I need to ask you a favor. (I'm being generous here by asking. I could just tell you.) I need you to turn the other way when patrolling the Green Bay street newly named, "

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-31442498618322344932011-02-08T17:17:00.015-06:002011-02-08T20:41:49.117-06:00

Last Sunday over 100,000 fans experienced one of the biggest and most-hyped Super Bowls of all time, live and in-person in Dallas. But for a comparatively unfortunate handful, Super Bowl Sunday turned a super nightmare. Such was the case for a personal friend of mine who made the journey to Dallas with his significant other. Here is what he told me of his experience of his first – and perhaps

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-71103024706391682282011-02-07T11:28:00.008-06:002011-02-07T11:38:27.387-06:00

These are a few random thoughts in no particular order.*I am in a good mood. Not too overfed with the many sweet tastes of victory – still need to perform the daily functions of jerky tenderizing, managing the DVR and emailing news organizations regarding the under-reported groundswell of rabid, malicious squirrels in the area. I mean, they’re not even scared of us anymore! But I’m also not too

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-9030715996494542882011-02-05T10:36:00.000-06:002011-02-05T10:36:41.448-06:00

There's a saying that goes something like, idle hands are the Devil's....workshop?...playthings?....tools? Well, they're one of those things, or all of those. Either way, the gist of the statement is that idle hands are not good. They are especially not good on Super Bowl Eve Day. If you don't have a plan for how you are going to spend your day, you will most likely 1) find yourself getting into

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-67768495300335225122011-02-01T12:13:00.010-06:002011-02-01T14:09:03.470-06:00

There are flying bunnies everywhere. Cute, white, Cadbury bundles of joy with wings. I’m one of them, I think. The flock of us are flying in a natural V-shape formation somewhere, maybe South, maybe not. Up here in the warm, sundrenched sky, high above the rolling plains, I don’t really care – I’m just happy to be here with my friends. I look over to say hi to one of the bunnies and this one

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-27698336560159129492011-01-27T18:19:00.003-06:002011-01-28T09:07:42.241-06:00

This morning I tossed out this tweet inquiring about yard space in the greater Dallas/Ft. Worth area. In response, die-hard Packer fan, @Packnic, thought it would be a good idea to form a Packer Shanty Town. He dubbed his plan to put it into action "Operation SB:45 Shanty Town".You might not think that forming a shanty town is an undertaking that requires extensive planning. You would be wrong.

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-55942520390008631152011-01-26T22:47:00.000-06:002011-01-26T22:47:26.444-06:00

I've been in strange mood since Sunday evening, and I can't really put my finger on what it is. Sure, I am beyond happy that the Packers are going to Super Bowl, but I haven't been as excited as I anticipated I would be. I guess it's the fact that since the Giants game I have been expecting to win. The NFC Championship victory was just a continuation of those winning expectations. When you expect

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-60450286038296966752011-01-20T16:46:00.005-06:002011-01-21T07:36:48.946-06:00

My goal was to design a poster/wallpaper worthy of the matchup this weekend's matchup against the Bears - what do you think? It took longer than anything I've ever written for the site - let's just say that. It would be an honor if you used this as your screensaver/wallpaper. In fact, if you do, take a picture and send it to packerranter at yahoo.com - if there's enough, I'll make a montage to a

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-86560050584180312512011-01-18T21:41:00.001-06:002011-01-18T21:48:38.188-06:00

People have been around a long time, and as long as people have been around, they have gotten scared.  (Well, not Robert and me, but I'm pretty sure most other people have gotten scared.)  While talking to some friends recently, I learned people get scared of monsters.  I know that will come as a surprise to Robert as he happens to love monsters. So I asked these quaking ninnies what sort of

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-39355647855886363822011-01-16T10:53:00.004-06:002011-01-16T10:59:44.088-06:00

Dear Herkimer patrons from last night, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for my actions during the Packers-Falcons game. If you were the unfortunate recipient of splashing beer during my many siezure-like celebrations, I am truly sorry. If you feel that this apology isn't sufficient, I can offer you nothing more, but I urge you to lodge a complaint directly with Aaron Rodgers

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-7406359788513791422011-01-14T16:27:00.003-06:002011-01-18T09:17:29.743-06:00

People love to bash. I don’t like cauliflower. I think it’s evil in its eerie paleness. Cauliflower stinks to high heaven when it’s cooked, just more proof of its massive suckage. Cauliflower is the only food that by adding cheese to it is unimproved. That is no small feat because everyone knows cheese makes everything better. EVERYTHING. Cauliflower should never be placed on a plate for human

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-75961348849306944602011-01-11T09:52:00.011-06:002011-01-11T10:42:17.913-06:00

James Starks, a name that suddenly conjures phrases like “rookie playoff hero,” “Neo” and “the green Jesus”. He is both the source of newfound mancrushes and budding folklore across Packer nation. But besides being an American football running back for the Packers of Green Bay, what do you really know about this guy? Personally, I didn’t know much so I waded through a bunch of stories to try and

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-18211246591901042902011-01-09T12:01:00.005-06:002011-01-10T13:01:10.175-06:00

I've come to know a few hard and fast rules in this world, usually through extensive trial-and-error. 1) You should find your favorite pickle brand/type/flavor and always have a jar on hand 2) When you most need a Packer fan to commiserate with, you will always find one 3) You never get rid of fingernail clippers. There are many more rules I've come to know; ask me about them sometime, and I'll

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-45648474571441487792011-01-07T10:32:00.015-06:002011-01-07T11:25:05.329-06:00

Views from the Hillside Last Sunday, the camera panned over the crowd and I saw two people wearing earmuffs. Now this wouldn’t be a big deal if they were women, but they happened to be two dudes. Men wearing earmuffs?!?! When did this ridiculous trend start? Men wear hats…or they freeze their ears off. There is no third alternative. The poofy, Princess Leia version and even the weird band one

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-80929255825119113932010-12-31T09:03:00.001-06:002011-01-07T07:08:21.988-06:00

One thing I still don’t get…no, it’s not how the Bears have won the NFC North. That’s easy.  They played bush league QBs in 50% of their games and then got really lucky in the other 50%. The thing I can’t figure out is why Jay Cutler’s hair is so terrible.   Look at that weird pile of follicles.  It’s like a mop crossed with a helmet and then dipped in reddish orange hair dye. Does he let a

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-81756948010463952642010-12-28T12:39:00.004-06:002010-12-28T12:51:16.636-06:00

GOIBER (n.) An acronym, which stands for "Greenfield's Observations, Inventions, Brainstorms & Experiments Room." Also known as my basement.It’s been said that everyone has at least one great idea. Not to brag, but I’ve had like seven so far. But this isn’t the venue to get into fingerprint identification undergarments. Instead, I’d like the share a few ideas I whipped up in the ol’ GOIBER in

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-21050083474257127252010-12-24T07:46:00.002-06:002010-12-24T07:47:39.295-06:00

And a happy New Year!

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-16253989533730048322010-12-20T21:28:00.003-06:002010-12-22T13:07:38.600-06:00

I'm bored, so I figured I'd do a little running diary of the Vikings/Bears game. FYI - The only reason I'm watching this giant, frozen crap-fest is that it's important to the Packers.7:35 - Man, I hate these two teams...we'll see how long this lasts as there is a South Park Christmas marathon on Comedy Central. Jay Cutler has always reminded me of Cartman.7:40 - Would a tie help the Packers? I

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-73146137359223062072010-12-18T10:54:00.006-06:002010-12-18T15:38:53.111-06:00

Where has our quarterback goneWith the season on the line?Who's the unknown championTo keep playoff hopes alive?Will you be our white knight upon a fiery steed?Late at night we toss and we turn and we dream of what we needWE NEED A HERO! (Matt Flynn!)We’re holding on for a hero to fight Sunday nightHe’s gotta be strongAnd he’s gotta be fastAnd he’s gotta be fresh for the fightWE NEED A HERO! (

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-83932129942708787722010-12-12T11:33:00.000-06:002010-12-12T11:33:37.259-06:00

"Hello, my name is Roary. Like all Lions, I have zero football talent whatsoever, but I do have a beautiful head of hair that demands respect in Detroit." Well, at least he's respected in Detroit....but then again, does that really count for anything?

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-53755295798498396762010-12-06T12:52:00.015-06:002010-12-22T13:04:01.865-06:00

I go to one game a year. I wish it were more at times, but I am thankful to get to Lambeau at least once. As if the gratuitous tweeting didn’t already indicate this, Sunday was my game. The seats come via an aunt, who owns season tickets. Like me, she only goes to one game and then sells the rest at face value (very classy). They are also excellent seats – almost eye level with the players, near

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-36420607063598217222010-12-01T21:51:00.001-06:002010-12-01T21:54:12.490-06:00

This Sunday the Packers will trot out their 1929 throwback uniforms, and I, for one, am incredibly excited. The 1929 jerseys will be worn to commemorate the franchise's first championship season. Seems like a good enough reason to me. By the way, any talk of jerseys always sends me running to The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database. "90 years of looking good while playing well" HELL. YEAH.

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-84006258069412138542010-11-29T13:36:00.011-06:002010-12-01T21:37:18.479-06:00

A team is a group of individuals working together. Tango and Cash, for instance, were just a couple of supercops who liked to work alone; one had a refined style and the other was a little rough around the edges. When they were forced to work together, they were able to accomplish some pretty amazing things, including but not limited to, escaping a maximum security prison and taking down a

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-28579688339431574612010-11-25T00:44:00.001-06:002010-11-29T08:58:51.326-06:00

This doesn’t really have anything to do with the Packers other than I’m asking for a Packers scarf for Christmas...What? Are you surprised at my Christmas list, sir? Strong men also wear scarves... strong men also wear scarves.　So... this isn’t even really about Christmas, only tangentially, I just needed a Packer tie-in. Rather this is about Thanksgiving kicking Christmas’ ass back to December

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-53379422012057105212010-11-19T14:10:00.003-06:002010-11-19T14:12:15.226-06:00

I'm not a loud, flashy, overbearing fan. I know what you're saying, "Dude, you and your buddy have a blog, and a strange one, about the team, and you refer to it as 'The Ranter'. Not overbearing? Riiiight." Okay, point taken, but I meant more in the sense that I don't own a ton of Packer clothing, I don't have a jersey, never have, I don't have a giant Packer sticker on my El Camino, I don't

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-72287314496867470522010-11-15T14:49:00.005-06:002010-11-15T15:27:20.330-06:00

The folks at Flicker Flacker films were kind enough to send me a preview screener of “A Fan for All Seasons.” In just a shade over an hour, this enjoyable film from Emmy winner Aaron Lubarsky documents Minnesota Vikings diehard fans over the course of the ’05-06 season. To refresh your memory, this was last year Culpepper was the Vikings’ QB and also the year of the Love Boat scandal. (I have to

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-29387111032650565522010-11-11T13:00:00.001-06:002010-11-11T13:33:55.815-06:00

I watched High Fidelity for about the 100th time recently, and it inspired me to come up with some top 5 lists.  If you haven't seen the movie or read the book, it's revolves around a record store owner and his failed relationships. He drinks heavily, sits around his store with his two employees nerding-out about music, insults customers, and makes top 5 lists about everything. I like to imagine

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-75762952982123311492010-11-05T11:24:00.004-05:002010-11-05T11:28:20.230-05:00

In light of this weekend’s game against the trainwreck of team not from MN, I thought I’d do my best Brian Carriveau impression with a twist. I plopped around the Cowboys blogs and such in hopes of tapping into their collective pulse and what I found made me LOL. They are definitely a sad organization in more ways than one.And here we go!On Bloggingtheboys.com, we learn the Cowboys promoted Bryan

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-68616037566056757702010-11-03T22:21:00.001-05:002010-11-03T22:28:03.835-05:00

I recently had a conversation with Packers' super-stud guard, Josh Sitton.  I have provided you lucky Ranter readers with a transcript of said conversation below: "WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU STARING AT?" Nothing, nothing, man. Oooh, it IS you....I didn't mean to stare. I just really appreciate what you're doing for the Packers.  You're playing fantastic football right now, and you're a rock on a line

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-71763602257620486532010-10-29T12:54:00.005-05:002010-11-03T20:09:27.943-05:00

Outside the friendly confines of Wisconsin, the Packer fan’s natural habitat, it is less common to encounter a Packer fan, than say when one is roaming the streets of Appleton. (While less common, the Packer fan’s habitat still extends further than any other NFL fan’s, I have anecdotal evidence of this, but also quantitative data in the sheer number of Packer bars around the world, estimated to

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-49665746933016578202010-10-26T13:28:00.007-05:002010-11-03T20:11:15.594-05:00

The spirits walk among us – oh yes. Some are good, some are evil and others just wander in a sad existence because they don’t know they’re dead. You may not believe, and that’s just fine, but try telling that to the 41% of people who claim to have had a ghostly encounter or the gifted few who can actually communicate with them. Most spirits move to the afterlife as seamlessly as bacon does from

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-22997941484651532010-10-23T18:07:00.007-05:002010-10-26T13:41:06.238-05:00

It's that time of the season again, Vikings week. As such, I did a little back and forth with Adam over at Vikings Gab. He valiantly tried to defend his team, but in the end, it's always difficult to defend the Vikings. My responses are in green and his are in violet.Well, it is that time once again Packer Ranter, when gravity itself could cease to exist and the only concern Vikings and Packers

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-48487929583656964932010-10-19T08:46:00.012-05:002010-10-26T15:16:06.845-05:00

Of course I have concerns about the Packers, but I’m more worried about our fans right now. I haven’t seen this much freaking out since my cousin tried to get his dog to wear a a Santa hat during Christmas ’04. The dog would not stop running around, squealing like someone was branding him with a hot poker. He stopped eating for a week and has since become incredibly skittish about being touched

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-76843609627987967872010-10-13T20:00:00.003-05:002010-10-14T22:52:13.808-05:00

Where's the jeep? ?I hate looking for stuff. I don’t like misplacing things and getting HULK-like mad while trying to sort through where I may have left it. I don’t like shopping which is essentially looking for stuff and then having to spend money on it when you find it. I absolutely hated “Where’s Waldo”. Just point me to Waldo, and tell the story as to why he’s constantly in these crazy

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-4435216030281852972010-10-08T10:51:00.010-05:002010-10-14T11:15:19.498-05:00

One time I really tried to make it in this world. The job was sales. The product was knives. It was a total pyramid scheme, but I didn’t care. I was motivated to kick ass and move up in the world and get a Honda.And in the group interview in the basement of the Holiday Inn, I absolutely killed it. The beefcake sales manager and his greaseball henchman were instantly impressed with my skills, and

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-15943731780963760102010-10-05T19:05:00.003-05:002010-10-06T07:55:09.576-05:00

So my coma over, I wake up to a Packers loss to the Lions...no? The Packers won? They just won ugly? Well, I never would have known that after perusing the Twitterverse and blogosphere on Monday. Everywhere I turned, people were throwing themselves off cliffs like lemmings. In order to talk some people back from the ledge, I tried to come up with some real world analogies that would help to frame

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-39065099461326446862010-10-01T13:08:00.008-05:002010-10-05T07:24:30.255-05:00

Glory days. We've all had them, although maybe not quite like this! Sure he's out this week with another injury, but that won't keep Matthew Stafford from getting punked. Post your best caption and you'll not only be the envy of our modest yet awesome readership, you'll also receiving the coveted Tracy White Certificate of Excellence. Only first submissions will considered - anything more is

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-1145007191119605722010-09-29T09:38:00.007-05:002010-09-29T10:35:26.566-05:00

So I wasn’t actually able to watch the game Monday night, and this is a great disappointment, because as a former denizen of Chicago, IL (or Pervertsville, ILL, as I like to say) I have watched sixty-three Packer-Bear showdowns on enemy territory (at home or in the vile temple of BEARphomet itself, Soldier Field) before I moved to De Pere in ’93, and I hope to see at least that many here in the

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-16122285564947550392010-09-28T09:40:00.000-05:002010-09-28T09:40:34.778-05:00

I woke up this morning eager to find out my Grandma Loretta's take on the Packers/Bears game last night.  She's usually got a pretty good view on all things Packers....and life in general as well.  As Slater says, she's a hip, hip, lady. Now Loretta's a very level-headed fan. Doesn't get too high, doesn't get too low.  Doesn't overreact and start screaming, "The sky is falling, the sky is

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-37752494381914165292010-09-27T12:35:00.008-05:002010-09-27T12:55:19.769-05:00

TROY: Hello everybody, I’m actor Troy Maclure, star of such Monday Night Football pregame shows as “Hank Williams: Beard of Truth” and “What Will Madden Say?” But today I’d like to talk with you about rivalries. In the past, the only way to avoid to madness of a Packer-Bear rivalry was to drive to Canada and bask in the beauty of mother nature. But that’s all changed now. Thanks to years of

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-41037256805159799442010-09-22T10:38:00.003-05:002010-09-27T14:25:25.648-05:00

Should be plenty of these around on Tuesday morning. Please browse and take your pick. Orders will be taken directly by Soldier Field staff members.The one below is just for the Vikings fans. It's more their style:PS - The Bears Still Suck

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-53006418615644345572010-09-17T09:15:00.009-05:002010-09-20T11:06:22.046-05:00

Here's an interesting Bills fan we found in honor of this weekend's matchup. Rumor has it, it is Brian Brohm's uncle. That has not been confirmed yet. Post a funny, clever comment below and you could win an official Tracy White Certificate of Excellence with your name. Only your first submission received today will be considered. Good luck and Go Pack!!Previous weekly winners include Rich Ward,

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-15893841870250741062010-09-15T12:34:00.002-05:002010-09-15T13:12:13.182-05:00

I was going to write something about how the Packers special teams played better than they have in years, but Jersey Al had me covered. In truth, I almost feel bad for the Eagles, they have no idea what they have done to themselves. The curse is real, and the curse is powerful…ask Mike Stock. Therefore, I decided why not write a little on my new 17th favorite Packer. (My rankings below #10

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-28996738031053927352010-09-13T16:58:00.009-05:002010-09-13T20:00:10.838-05:00

My buddy Dave is a die-hard Lions fan who’s been living with his girlfriend Darcy in Chicago for a few years. On Sunday during the Bears game, Dave had planned to jump off a 250 downtown watertower with a parachute that read “The Bears Still Suck” during the game. I just got the email – he (epic) failed.This does not surprise me. Dave is a wild thrillseeker (cars, motorcycles, explosions,

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-51620155358136612852010-09-09T11:07:00.003-05:002010-09-13T15:57:19.695-05:00

There comes a time in every warrior’s life when they stand alone on the brink of battle. Thoughts race through his or her mind: “Am I ready?” “Can I do this?” “Will I survive?” “Is my boomstick loaded?” In the end, these questions mean nothing, as the warrior will engage…because that is what they are trained to do.The Green Bay Packers stand on this brink. They are on a ridge overlooking the

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-51594659066047613142010-09-05T11:39:00.005-05:002010-09-05T11:59:47.829-05:00

We at the Packer Ranter are always looking for new ways to honor our beloved former special teams superhero. After his (unfortunately/ridiculously stupid) release, Franklin and I brainstormed several options and chose two rather large endeavors that while immensely challenging, would potentially appease Tracy and all his gloriousness. My biopic Tracy White screenplay is currently under review at

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-56313971269609546042010-09-03T08:59:00.010-05:002010-09-07T12:15:28.294-05:00

We could not resist the urge to post this gem of everyone's favorite motivator and LB coach, Kevin Greene. Should be another good one. Special thanks to Midwestfan for sending it to us.Only first submissions received today will be considered. No cash prize this time around, BUT I am designing an original "Tracy White Certificate of Excellent" for the winner! Good luck!Previous weekly winners

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-91763688724628471382010-09-01T16:10:00.000-05:002010-09-01T16:10:56.852-05:00

In an effort to better understand what makes Packer fans tick in our Packer Neighborhood, I have come up with a list of questions that, in my humble opinion, will tell you everything you’ll ever need to know about the people behind the scenes of the numerous and exceptional Packers’ blogs. These are the folks Robert and I read on a daily basis and you should too if you call yourself a fan. Up

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-28208888338619026692010-08-31T14:35:00.007-05:002010-08-31T14:47:59.556-05:00

As dorky as it sounds when I say/type it, I play fantasy football… and I like it! Fantasy football offers the same kind of love/hate relationship as, say, a bottle of Wild Turkey. Sure, it tastes amazing and can make you feel on top of the world. But too much and you’ll get angry and incoherent and later wake up in the frozen food section of the grocery store by the chuckling prepubescent

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-12520763217613180752010-08-27T09:52:00.002-05:002010-08-27T09:56:34.811-05:00

Hopefully you know the drill – the funniest caption comment judged by us gets a buck via PayPal. Only your first submission today will be considered. Now let’s have some fun!

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-68063576693719824662010-08-23T17:46:00.002-05:002011-02-23T07:00:11.943-06:00

I noticed that everyone enjoys doing a grade of recent Packers games, I mean, this guy even grades the graders…consider my MIND. BLOWN, dude. So, anyway, I thought I would throw my two cents in. I give the Green Bay/Seattle tilt an A+. But like most stuff here at the Ranter, I have a little different take on things… Many important factors went into this highest of marks. 1) The Company in My

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-36713186526635649332010-08-20T08:26:00.000-05:002010-08-20T08:26:14.075-05:00

Welcome back to Friday...I love Fridays, and you should too because the Packer Ranter is once again giving away a cash prize for the funniest caption comment for the picture below as judged by Robert and myself! Only your first submission received today will be considered, so put your best caption foot forward. The winner will receive 100 pennies in the form of one dollar payable via PayPal.

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-45009308611189528892010-08-17T08:18:00.004-05:002010-08-17T08:36:26.098-05:00

So last year in a shameless attempt to garner more hits, I would occasionally go to opposing team's fan sites and talk a little smack before the game. To my surprise, one of those sites - VikingsGab - contacted me to take things a little further. We had a fun little smackoff and although the Vikes beat us last year, I feel good I won that battle of words.To my further surprise, they contacted me

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-11166927204982528812010-08-13T09:33:00.004-05:002010-08-13T09:37:15.946-05:00

That’s right. The Packer Ranter is giving away a cash prize for the funniest caption comment for the picture below as judged by Franklin and myself! Only your first submission received today will be considered, so put your best caption foot forward. The winner will receive 100 pennies in the form of one dollar payable via PayPal. Yeah, I know it’s only a dollar, but it’s more about the pride of

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-38262124925512313872010-08-11T15:14:00.002-05:002010-08-11T16:11:21.566-05:00

A few days ago, when Jerry Rice got inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, someone tweeted Peter King saying that Jerry Rice was the greatest receiver of all time, and then asked who was second? King responded: “Best WR ever: Don Hutson. Google him. You’ll see.” Well, Packer fans already knew this and Cold Hard Football Facts knows this as well, but apparently much of rest of the world

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-61933747086936713352010-08-05T10:30:00.007-05:002010-08-05T11:18:57.301-05:00

Just about everything in sports has some sort of ranking or statistic. It’s the ultimate ammo for any debate. But when it comes to quantifying die-hard fandom, the criteria can usually start an argument unto itself.Like the asshats at Forbes just put out a list of “America’s Best Sports Fans” covering the big four sports (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL). OK, that’s something I’ll spend a couple minutes

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-9288710922138489482010-08-03T14:38:00.002-05:002010-08-03T14:40:48.945-05:00

I’m guessing right about now Brad Childress is on the phone with Cameron Crowe, trying to find out what Lloyd Dobbler would do if he were Chili and Diane Court was Favre.

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-15663087955125892842010-08-02T13:41:00.004-05:002010-08-02T14:12:15.216-05:00

I spent the majority of yesterday in my yard, in the sweltering heat and dripping humidity, doing yard work. Amid the multiple water breaks, due in part to sweating through numerous t-shirts, and in part to a not insubstantial hangover, I thought about things that usually cross my mind: 1) why did I have so much to drink the night before 2) how could I get so lazy as to leave an important job

Franklin Hillsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12313899935763652483noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-12023829030738203792010-07-27T15:26:00.004-05:002010-07-27T16:56:53.752-05:00

Google image search “packer fan” sometime and you get over 80,000 results that overload the green and gold spectrum with chaos and hilarity. You’ll also find several pictures of this guy, whom I have dubbed “Geoff Largefan.”Now I’m not sure whether he loves the Packers or just loves having fun, but these pictures tell a great story. With his homemade helmet, keg belly and strategically placed

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-16920482515394993322010-07-23T11:07:00.004-05:002010-07-23T15:18:12.541-05:00

October 5, 2008. The Packers just lost their third straight game – this time to the Falcons. I was searching for answers at Stadium View, unable to consume any cheese curds whatsoever.It would’ve taken a crowbar pry me from the bar stool, but when the tube-topped vixen in the Packers hat dropped her keys, I sprinted over to give them to her. There was another guy competing to be her surprise hero

Robert Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480893469265778379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110604783538373022.post-48799453850210597352010-07-19T08:34:00.005-05:002010-07-19T08:44:18.574-05:00

Have you ever played the “What If?” game? Sure, we all have. You basically take a scenario and throw in a creative “What If?” to the equation. So you could be talking about your meeting, for example, and ask yourself, “What if I spontaneously combusted? Would my coworkers put me out or let me burn while pointing and laughing?” If nothing else, it passes the time.I recently wondered, “What if...

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