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Hi,
My name is Don Zak and I am number 58293 (Up from 58987 in 2008 and 59864 in 2007) on Green Bay Packers Season Ticket List for general stadium bowl seats for 2009.
Also am number 1326 on the Club Seats waiting list.

I also have Washington Redskins season tickets since 2006 (Section 308, Row 5 Seats 3&4) as my adopted home team.
Most anticipated 2009 games this year -
Parents won 4 tickets to the Bears game on SNF Sept 13th in the Brown County lottery.
Possible away trip to Pittsburgh in Dec.

Bio:
I grew up in Green Bay during the 1990s like attending high school and went to college in wisconsin so my opinion is clearly biased in favor of the beloved Green and Gold. It seems that the voice of reason and rationality has left the Green Bay community, sacrificed upon the alter of a false idol promising a SB without drafting any real talent or acquiring the best people available to put the team in a position to win the big games. Besides, it's not only about the team winning, but the fans and the community suffers as well when things don't go well.
Would consider myself a fan first and foremost, and an addicted b/r write second.

I have a BA from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and have an M.B.A. in Finance from the George Washington University in DC.

Recent Packers Games Attended:

2009 - Sept 13th Green Bay vs. Chicago - Sec 351 Row 7 Seat 10
2008 - Dec. 31st Detroit vs. Green Bay - Sec 101 Row 41 Seat 01
2008 - Nov. 30th Carolina vs. Green Bay - Sec 103 Row 59 Seat 5
2008 - Sept. 28th Green Bay at Tampa Bay - Sec 307 Row Z Seat 15
2007 - Oct. 14th Redskins vs. Green Bay - Sec 101 Row 41 Seat 01
2006 - Oct 22nd Green Bay vs. Miami - Sec 101 Row 11 Seat 16
1999 - Sept 12th Oakland vs Green Bay - Sec - 15 Row 1 Seat 09

Don's Recent Articles

GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 12: Cornerback Charles Woodson #21 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates in the final moments as the Packers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 42-20 during the NFC divisional playoff game on January 12, 2008 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Who Is the Early All-Pro Consideration in the Packers Secondary?

Published 2 months ago
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NEW YORK - JULY 27: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from the media after reinstating Michael Vick on a conditional basis on July 27, 2009 at the InterContinental Hotel in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

The NFL in 2011: A Football Odyssey

Published 2 months ago
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Ted Thompson To Lose His Job When Brett Favre Wins the Division

Published 2 months ago
751 reads 62 comments

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 09: Aaron Kampman #74 of the Green Bay Packers rushes against Jon Runyan #69 of the Philadelphia Eagles on September 9, 2007 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Eagles 16-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Why Aren't the Green Bay Packers Listening To Aaron Kampman's Silence?

Published 3 months ago
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Favorite Athletes

#4, #12, #92
Favorite Sports Teams

Green Bay, Wisconsin and HSV Werder Bremen
All Time Sports Moment

SuperBowl 31
Most Memorable Game Attended

Last Packers Game I attended - Season Finale against the Lions at Home
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Don Hudson's Scoring Record
Ruth or Mays?

Who?
Unitas or Montana?

Brett is just like Joe
Jordan or Russell?

Gotta be like Mike
Gretzky or Orr?

Don't know
Pele or Maradona?

Not my thing
Federer or Sampras?

Can anyone say Bjorn Borg?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger is the Best
Petty or Earnhardt?

Not into it
Schumacher or Senna?

Michael and Marb Reds
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big Ten has done nothing but embarrass me the last three years but I still love you

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by Jersey Al
9 days ago

As Favregeddon approaches, it's time to look back at the Packers-Vikings Rivalry and the moments that have made it a special one... Hope you like it!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281184-green-bay-packers-vs-minnesota-vikings-the-historythe-rivalry-favre
by Nick
about 1 month ago

What up everyone? I wrote an article about the changes here on B/R over the last couple of months, and about some of the things that we used to have, that we don't anymore. If you could, check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261261-dear-bleacher-report-please-bring-back-the-old-format

As I have said in the past, many times, I am not on here for AOTD votes, but I believe that if enough of you give me your AOTD vote, then maybe the higher ups will bring back some of the things that are gone.

Thanks a bunch, I really appreciate it.

Nick
by Jersey Al
about 1 month ago

What did you think of the Packers - Bears game? I went back and studied the film to come up with some surprising observations, including the key play in the game that everyone has overlooked.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255523-jersey-al-looks-at-the-film-packers-vs-bears-game-1-2009

Comments are always appreciated.

Thanks,

Al
by Jersey Al
about 1 month ago

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
by Doug
2 months ago

I wrote a 2009 Preview of Favre vs Rodgers, but it is hard to find on B/R. Here is the link if you are ready or not...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247858-favre-versus-rodgers-2009-preview

Doug Dwyer
by JW
2 months ago

read this awesome news!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243219-the-philadelphia-eagles-finally-find-respect
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Don, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Alex
2 months ago

Brett Favre will be at Vikings practice TODAY!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238316-source-brett-favre-will-sign-with-vikings-today
by iowa
3 months ago

Thanks for the fan add, Don. Was it something i said? :O)
Keep up your good work!
by Dann
3 months ago

Hey, don't mention it. Any time you need something fixed up, swing it my way!
by James
3 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229291-the-nfc-team-of-the-decade-the-philadelphia-eagles

I actually wrote an article complimenting the Eagles. I need to go see if I've gone insane or not.
by Jersey Al
3 months ago

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
by Jersey Al
3 months ago

Do any of these Rookie Undrafted Free Agents have a chance to make the Packers' roster? Let me know what you think...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223409-green-bay-packers-offense-spinning-the-undrafted-free-agent-wheel
by Jesse
3 months ago

Don, thanks for the fan add. You can check out all my Packer articles here. Thanks!

http://www.examiner.com/x-17288-Green-Bay-Packers-Examiner
by Jeff D
3 months ago

Thanks for signing up as a fan, Don!

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