Archive for September, 2009

Packers “Turk” Kevin Milchner Discusses Difficult Job of Telling Players They’re Cut

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Packers “Turk” Kevin Milchner Discusses Difficult Job of Telling Players They’re Cut

One of the most difficult jobs in the NFL is making the final roster cuts and the most feared person at any facility on the day of those cuts is the "Turk". The Turk is the bearer of bad tidings who takes each player up to meet with the coach and/or owner, turn in... »

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Vikings Confident That Addition of Favre Will Yield Fifth Super Bowl Loss

Sunday, September 6th, 2009
Vikings Confident That Addition of Favre Will Yield Fifth Super Bowl Loss

There is an air of confidence and expectation in Minnesota as the Vikings prepare to face the Cleveland Browns September 13th. Vikings players and fans alike think this could be the year. With the addition of former Packers quarterback and certain first ballot Hall of Famer, Brett Favre, the Vikings organization thinks they are... »

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With Success of NCAA “Sportsmanship Initiative” NFL Considers Instituting Similar ‘Shake Hands Before – Sucker Punch After’ Policy

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Following the recent success of the NCAA's "sportsmanship initiative" emphasizing respectful competition and the elimination of smack talk and post play and post game fighting, the NFL is considering instituting a similar program. »

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