10/6/2006
Packers Re-Sign LB Tracy White
The Green Bay Packers Thursday re-signed linebacker Tracy White. Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson made the announcement.
Spitz to start at right guard
Jason Spitz has regained the starting spot at right guard, but McCarthy said Tony Moll would be part of a rotation. Moll started the first four games at right guard but was relieved by fellow rookie Spitz after the offense's second series Monday. Spitz had been sidelined for two games after suffering a thigh injury as the starter at left guard in the opener. Rookie Daryn Colledge will remain at left guard, where he's been the last three games. "It's really three (guys) to play two (spots)," McCarthy said. "I thought Jason came back and played strong. I thought Tony did a nice job, too; he competed. So, I feel very good about Daryn, Tony and Jason as a group. You're looking for players to improve. I think our run-blocking and pass-protection units have improved, and they're a big part of it. "If there's a position on our football team that's improving week to week, it's definitely our offensive line." The Packers haven't allowed a sack in the last two games.
Roster moves
LB Spencer Havner was signed Wednesday to fill out the practice squad when Dendy was promoted to the 53-man roster. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound Havner originally signed as an undrafted rookie this year with Washington, which cut him at the end of the preseason. DT Kenderick Allen was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Allen sustained a foot injury in the Sept. 24 win at Detroit. McCarthy said the foot wasn't broken, but the injury is more serious than the medical staff originally thought. Surgery is a possibility. The Packers signed the fourth-year veteran to a one-year contract in free agency. The mammoth Allen was in contention for a starting spot, but his play was ragged in the preseason.
* QB Brett Favre didn't practice Wednesday as he deals with a lingering mild concussion and pinched nerve in his neck stemming from a hard hit he absorbed in the fourth quarter of the Packers' loss at Philadelphia on Monday night. Favre expects to play Sunday against St. Louis and is listed as probable on the injury report. He might practice Thursday.
* RB Ahman Green continues to be riddled by a sore left hamstring. The injury kept Green sidelined for Monday's game, and he didn't practice Wednesday. Green is questionable for Sunday, but head coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that he would be surprised if Green doesn't play again.
* WR Donald Driver also was held out of practice after sustaining rib and hip injuries Monday. The team's top receiver is questionable for Sunday.
* WR Robert Ferguson is out indefinitely because of a foot injury he sustained returning a kickoff in the fourth quarter Monday. Ferguson is doubtful for Sunday's game. McCarthy said the hope is to get Ferguson back following the bye next week.
* LB Ben Taylor didn't practice Wednesday and is questionable for Sunday because of a hamstring injury that he sustained Monday.
* LB Abdul Hodge is doubtful for Sunday because of a knee injury he suffered on special teams Monday.
* TE Donald Lee sustained a knee injury in the last game and is questionable for the upcoming contest. He, too, didn't practice Wednesday.
* CB Will Blackmon has been ruled out for Sunday's game. The rookie has yet to play a down, preseason or regular season, because of complications from a broken foot he sustained in May.

Turnovers Will Be At Premium vs. Rams
By Mike Spofford / Packers.com


Packers' pass defense coming up short
Which means big plays for opponents
By RICK BRAUN / Packer Plus writer


Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb had eight completions of 20 yards or more Monday night in the Eagles' 31-9 victory.
In a span of 1 minute and 17 seconds in the third quarter, McNabb hit Greg Lewis for touchdowns of 45 and 30 yards to turn a 10-9 lead into a 24-9 edge. -- More
Big plays are big problem
By JASON WILDE / madison.com
When the running backs are fumbling, the coaches have them do extra ball-security drills. When the offensive linemen aren't executing their cut blocks, the coaches have them diving at pads on the ground. When the receivers are dropping balls, the coaches fire up the JUGS machine and feed pass after pass into the spinning wheels. But what on earth can the Green Bay Packers do to stop allowing so many explosive plays on defense? Other than talk about it? "Um," Packers defensive end Aaron Kampman said, "I don't know. I really don't know. "We emphasize, emphasize, emphasize. Obviously, at some point in time, you try to think of new and creative ways to do that. We're trying, we're focusing, we're doing what we can to make sure the whole defense is on the same page. But it's not just one thing. It's not just one particular way that we've given up these explosions." -- More
Offensive weapons hurting
By Rob Demovsky
greenbaypressgazette.com

Driver, who sustained rib and hip injuries in Monday night's loss at Philadelphia, wore a red jersey like the quarterbacks wear, signifying that he was not allowed to have any contact. Running back Ahman Green, who did not play against the Eagles due to a hamstring injury, missed almost the entire practice. The only thing he took part in was stretching and a few pre-practice individual drills. Offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski said after the practice Favre would play Sunday against the Rams and that he expected Driver to be ready, also. Jagodzinski said limiting Favre had as much to do with playing on Monday night as it did with his injury. "We just wanted to give him a little extra time," Jagodzinski said. -- More
A running start
Morency, Miree make their mark
By LORI NICKEL
journalsentinel.com


Driven by drops, Driver vows rebound
By Jason Wilde / madison.com


trying to catch up
Associated Press
One day after receiving a 90-day jail sentence for a probation violation in Washington, Koren Robinson was practicing with the Green Bay Packers. Robinson missed practice Wednesday to attend a court hearing in Kirkland, Wash., where he was sentenced to 90 days in jail after a judge determined he violated a probation established when he pleaded guilty to a DUI there last year. Robinson will not have to serve his sentence until after the season and will be allowed to serve part of it under a work-release program. "I'm just glad to get it over with," Robinson said Thursday. Robinson will likely play a bigger role in the offense Sunday because No. 3 receiver Robert Ferguson is doubtful with a foot injury. But after missing Wednesday's practice, Robinson has to make up for lost time.
-- More

Robinson returns
ready to contribute
By LORI NICKEL
journalsentinel.com

Back in town after his court appearance in Kirkland, Wash., Koren Robinson was sleep-deprived and drained emotionally Thursday but appreciative to have somewhere he needed to be. Idle time is the last thing he needs right now. The troubled wide receiver still has another date in court and jail time to face later, but Robinson could deal with his personal mistakes by doing something healthy and productive, which was throw himself into practice with his Packers teammates and get ready for St. Louis. "Exactly," he said after practice Thursday. "This keeps me motivated. This will keep me focused and happy, in a sense, and away from distractions and all that. That's a good thing." Of all weeks, too. The Packers really need Robinson now. When they picked him up in Week 2, they were just window shopping, and not counting on him for much of anything. But now third wide receiver Robert Ferguson has an injured foot and is probably not going to play Sunday against the Rams. The receiving corps is down to Donald Driver, who was banged up against Philadelphia, rookie Greg Jennings, inexperienced Ruvell Martin and Robinson. -- More
Robinson's role should increase
By Rob Demovsky / greenbaypressgazette.com
The Green Bay Packers finally might see what dynamic, if any, Koren Robinson can add to their offense. With almost no chance receiver Robert Ferguson's foot injury will allow him to play Sunday against the St. Louis Rams at Lambeau Field, Robinson will be elevated to the No. 3 receiver. He should get considerably more playing time than he did in any of the three games since the Packers signed him. What remains to be seen is whether Robinson will be any more of a big-play threat than Ferguson — or starting receivers Donald Driver and Greg Jennings for that matter. Driver and Jennings have been productive with the quick-hit throws like hitches and slants coach Mike McCarthy has called. Ferguson, while far less productive, is the same type of receiver. What the offense has lacked is a legitimate down-the-field threat. "Koren's been a help to us," Packers quarterback Brett Favre said this week. "I think how we fit him into this offense is going to be crucial, because he can give us a threat down the field that maybe we haven't had for a while." By a while, Favre probably meant since Javon Walker last played for the Packers in the regular-season opener in 2005. Robinson has both the size (6-foot-1, 205 pounds) and deceptive speed that make him ideal to run deeper routes like Walker used to. Though he has caught only three passes for 47 yards (a 15.7-yard average) since he signed with the Packers the day after the regular-season opener, all three receptions have been for first downs. -- More Sex! Packers! Politics!
Secretary of state race has it all
wbay.com
MADISON, Wis. Sixty-five-year-old Sandy Sullivan is putting a little spice into this year's race for secretary of state. Sullivan, a Republican, has published a memoir of her affair with Packers great Paul Hornung. The Packers groupie also has a picture of herself standing next to legendary former Packers quarterback Bart Starr on her campaign Web site. The site quotes Starr as saying Sullivan is reliable and remarkable.
Sullivan's opponent, incumbent Doug La Follette, says he hasn't seen the book but lots of people are talking about it on the campaign trail. He laments that the book may be getting more attention than the issues in this year's race. -- Story Link
Sandy Sullivan's Website LinkGurode won't seek criminal charges
T.O., McNabb at odds again
Colts DT to miss season with illness
Simms has no regrets about playing injured
Arrington responds to ex-teammates' jabs
Meet Larisa and Marisa
Houston Texans Cheerleaders
and... TWINS!!!!!
The Texans TWINS, Larisa and Marisa, are in their second year as Texans Cheerleaders. They have had 15 years of dance experience which include ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop.
In their dance experience, they were members of a competition team for 8 years and competed in regional and national dance competitions. They have received numerous dance awards as well as duet awards. They were on the Sonic Boom dance team for the Houston Aeros hockey team during the 2004-2005 season.
The TWINS!!! attended Ross S. Sterling High School in Baytown where they were 4-year members of the Stars drill team. Marisa was Colonel and Larisa was Lt. Colonel of Stars during their senior year. They were also members of the National Honor Society, Key Club, and Spanish Club and were recognized in Who’s Who Among American High School Students, National Honor Roll, and National Society of High School Scholars. They each received Exxon’s Outstanding Hispanic Award for Academic Achievement, State and National history fair awards, and academic scholarships. Larisa graduated in the top 8% of her class while Marisa graduated in the top 12%. Both are currently pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in Education.They each plan to attain a Master’s degree and teach secondary mathematics.
Last year, Larisa and Marisa were TWINS!!! featured in articles of the NFL.com – NFL News, the Sentinel, and the Baytown Sun. The twins’ photo was also chosen for the Girls of the NFL.
The TWINS feel very honored and blessed to be a part of this prestigious organization. They enjoy participating in various functions which enables them to meet many Texans fans in the Houston community and surrounding areas.
So, if you think you are seeing double at the Texans’ games, YOU ARE!!
Let’s see if you can tell them apart!
Published by PackerPundit On Friday, October 06, 2006 at 6:18 AM.


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