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Packers Bring Excitement Back to the Green Bay: Can They Go All the Way?

No team in the NFL has quietly had more storylines than the Green Bay Packers the past two seasons. Whether it was Brett Favre leaving and Aaron Rodgers taking over, or cleaning house on defensive ...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 3 months ago 1,245 reads 0 comments
NCAA 10 Recruiting Tips and Strategy

Building your dynasty starts with recruiting. There are many strategies for recruiting on NCAA Football 2010. I decided to write this article on the strategies that have worked for me. I use a pretty basic formula and it has produced great results for me.

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 3 months ago 3,593 reads 5 comments
Benedict Brett Favre? Not Necessarily

Favregate may be over for now, but what about when the season is over for the Vikings? Will they play the retirement game, too? After listening to endless complaining, injury threats and whining ...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 3 months ago 591 reads 1 comments
The Ravens Lay Groundwork Through The Preseason

The Ravens are off to a great start after pitching a shutout against the visiting Redskins. The preseason opener got off to a slow start but was highlighted by Troy Smith and second-year players...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 3 months ago 301 reads 0 comments
My Top Ten Sports Convictions

Convictions. It is a word sports fans live and die by. It is what we believe, whether it is right or wrong. Maybe it is how we were raised, or through opinions we have formed through the years...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 5 months ago 182 reads 5 comments
Aaron Kampman's High School Coach Ed Thomas Shot at Iowa School

Sources told KWWL-TV that Aplington-Parkersburg head football coach Ed Thomas has died after being shot this morning. Aaron Kampman's former high school football coach, Ed Thomas, was shot and killed in the weight room of the school around 8 a...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 5 months ago 403 reads 0 comments
Packers Training Camp: Let The Battles Begin

Now that OTA's are just about wrapped up, next up is training camp. For the Green Bay Packers, the OTA's were primarily focused on the installation of the new 3-4. It was nice to see everyone attending camp with the exception of a few...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 5 months ago 285 reads 0 comments
Brett Favre: The Man, the Myth, the Aftermath

As I write this, Brett Favre is live in New York doing his Joe Buck interview. I had originally promised myself there would be no Favre articles on Bleacher Report, so this will have to be the only one...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 5 months ago 98 reads 0 comments
Packers Priority Signings For 2010

It may be early, but the next upcoming dilemma for the Packers will be resigning three key players. Greg Jennings, Nick Collins, and Aaron Kampman...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 6 months ago 607 reads 1 comments
Training Camp: New Play Chart for the Green Bay Packers Offense

The new 3-4 defense has been all the talk in Green Bay this offseason. All eyes are focused on new coordinator Dom Capers and Aaron Kampman switching to a linebacker position. For me, I am curious to see how this offense develops...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 6 months ago 783 reads 3 comments
Packers OTA's: Let's Take a Different Look

This weeks Green Bay Packers OTA's have been interesting, to see say the least. There are many questions about the new scheme and player contracts. Packer Nation is anxious...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 6 months ago 1,917 reads 9 comments
Jay Cutler: Key Ingredient, But Not Main Course for the Bears

The Jay Cutler era has begun in Chicago. Finally, a franchise quarterback for a team who has had a revolving door of quarterbacks since 1992. Cutler to Chicago has picked up more steam than Obama to D...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 6 months ago 253 reads 1 comments
The "7" Factor: Is Your Team in or Out for Next Season's Playoffs?

One of my favorite things to do during the NFL season is to pick games. I do not gamble, but pick for the fun of it, and of course, bragging rights. The straight up winners, point spreads, and over-unders...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 6 months ago 104 reads 3 comments
The Super Bowl, American As Fish and Chips?

I cannot believe it has gotten to this point. I don't think any of us can. Mr. Goodell, are you serious? The Super Bowl in London? Our beloved NFL is exactly that: ours! We created this monster, we like it, and it is our monster...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 6 months ago 53 reads 0 comments
Missing: What Happened to Lambeau Field's Magic?

Before I write this, you need to know I am a Packers fan, I support the team, and absolutely love this organization. I may not agree with all the moves through the years, but I will support them...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 6 months ago 167 reads 8 comments
Donald Driver: 15 Questions for the Green Bay Packers Great

This column will feature 15 questions I would ask Donald Driver in an interview An interview, to the player, can seem like another post game press conference. The same old questions, and they typically give the same old answers...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 6 months ago 575 reads 4 comments
AFC North: Ravens and Steelers Dominant Defense Holds Division in Check

Win your division, your in the playoffs. It used to be that simple. Division strength is a factor no matter what the teams schedule is. These are the teams you love to hate, hate to lose to, or must win against no matter what...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 6 months ago 224 reads 0 comments
2000 Baltimore Ravens, Favorite Team, Best Defense Ever

There are so many teams that could be all time favorites. You could argue for a few from every decade, for my pick, I'll go with a team I followed all season in 2000. The Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 6 months ago 183 reads 0 comments
New Green Bay Packers Clay Matthews and B.J. Raji Will Battle For Starting Roles

The Green Bay Packers' 2009 draft was quality over quantity. In what most fans will call a "shocker," GM Ted Thompson actually traded up, rather than down, as in previous years, to draft linebacker Clay Matthews out of USC...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 6 months ago 725 reads 3 comments
Green Bay Packers' Journey to Championship Starts with Unity, Youth

The journey for a 2009 title may first begin with defense. Expectations in Green Bay are not too high, but for a defense that ranked 20th in total defense and gave up an average of 131.6 rushing yards a game, there may be nowhere to go but up...

Written by Frank Bonincontri about 6 months ago 142 reads 0 comments

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Frank Bonincontri Article Archive

Packers Bring Excitement Back to the Green Bay: Can They Go All the Way?

NCAA 10 Recruiting Tips and Strategy

Benedict Brett Favre? Not Necessarily

The Ravens Lay Groundwork Through The Preseason

My Top Ten Sports Convictions

Aaron Kampman's High School Coach Ed Thomas Shot at Iowa School

Packers Training Camp: Let The Battles Begin

Brett Favre: The Man, the Myth, the Aftermath

Packers Priority Signings For 2010

Training Camp: New Play Chart for the Green Bay Packers Offense

Packers OTA's: Let's Take a Different Look

Jay Cutler: Key Ingredient, But Not Main Course for the Bears

The "7" Factor: Is Your Team in or Out for Next Season's Playoffs?

The Super Bowl, American As Fish and Chips?

Missing: What Happened to Lambeau Field's Magic?

Donald Driver: 15 Questions for the Green Bay Packers Great

AFC North: Ravens and Steelers Dominant Defense Holds Division in Check

2000 Baltimore Ravens, Favorite Team, Best Defense Ever

New Green Bay Packers Clay Matthews and B.J. Raji Will Battle For Starting Roles

Green Bay Packers' Journey to Championship Starts with Unity, Youth

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