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Alex Petakas joined June 2009

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About Alex »

A young aspiring sports journalist currently attending Florida Atlantic University. Green Bay Packer fan

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Brett Favre, Al Harris, Aaron Rodgers, Alex Rodriguez, Donald Driver
Favorite Sports Teams

Green Bay Packers, New York Yankees
Favorite Coaches

Mike McCarthy
All Time Sports Moment
Most Memorable Game Attended
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

56 game hit streak
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC

Latest Articles »

Don't Look Now: Adrian Peterson May Be Running on Borrowed Time

06/29/2009

1,227 reads 12 comments 1 likes

Minimal Distractions, Maximum Participation Has McCarthy Optimistic

06/26/2009

279 reads 6 comments 0 likes

Packers Only Hope: Greene's Fire Catches On

06/22/2009

522 reads 4 comments 0 likes

Packers With Something to Prove: Players to Watch in Training Camp

06/17/2009

490 reads 11 comments 0 likes

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Jersey Al Bracco said...

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First of all, thanks for being a fan!

If you like to reminisce, here's one for you:

A look back at the NFL's oldest rivalry:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253020-green-bay-packers-vs-chicago-bears-great-moments-from-a-classic-rivalry

Look forward to your comments,

Al

76 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Thanks for being a fan. Here's a new one you may like:

LOL - Brett Favre says "GOTCHA"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226036-brett-favre-to-the-football-world-gotcha

122 days ago

Andrew Robeson said...

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things are going well. and yeah, nebraska has been awesome so far. hows fau treating ya? i'll make sure to check out some of your articles, looks like the adrian peterson one is doing well.

150 days ago

Andrew Robeson said...

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woah man just saw that you commented on my article and remembered we went to elementary school together. how ya been? did you realize that when you commented? lol.

150 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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An article to give Packer fans something new to think about... Look forward to your comments.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207920-the-green-bay-packers-best-running-back-is-not-who-you-think

153 days ago

Patrick Cwiklinski said...

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Yeah I know it's getting pretty tiresome, but here's my take on Brett Favre's legacy.

Take a look when you get minute.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/204567-favre-why-another-comeback-will-not-taint-his-legendary-status

158 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Surprise, surprise:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/199033-green-bay-packers-biggest-ota-surprise-olb-jeremy-thompson

164 days ago

NYC Media Screamers- Michael Nastri said...

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Hey I would appreciate some input on my article: The Five Worst Sports Announcers in NY

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/198557-the-five-worst-sports-announcers-in-new-york

166 days ago

Keith Null said...

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The Pack is all right with me, so I wont hold it against you...LOL! GO Saints!!

170 days ago

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Latest Articles »

Don't Look Now: Adrian Peterson May Be Running on Borrowed Time

Minimal Distractions, Maximum Participation Has McCarthy Optimistic

Packers Only Hope: Greene's Fire Catches On

Packers With Something to Prove: Players to Watch in Training Camp

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