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A lifetime Green Bay Packer Fan living in the land of the Giants (and Jets).

I am one of the Green Bay Packers Community Leaders on Bleacher Report. Anything you want to discuss, send me a message - I will always respond.

I refuse to write about myself in the third person...

Though relatively new to blogging, writing has always been an interest. Currently, I am the Official Packer Fan voice at www.NFLtouchdown.com, a great site run by Andy Benoit, who has received many accolades for his NFL Draft guides.

My articles also appear on two of the best Green Bay Packer fan sites: Lary Garot's www.Packerchatters.com and Alex Tallitsch's www.Packerslounge.com.

I also maintain my own blog at http://jerseyalgbp.blogspot.com

I consider myself very fortunate that I have been asked to write for these great web sites, and even more fortunate that some of my articles have appeared on foxsports.com and cbssports.com. I have also received mentions from JSonline.com, a top Wisconsin newspaper covering the Packers.

And of course, I love Bleacher Report and all the great interaction between writers. We are a community and need to help and support each other out.

In addition to my Packer fan status, I am also a big fan of what we call "soccer" here in the US, "calcio", futbol" or "football" in other parts of the world. I try to be a fan of the MLS, but it's tough, since I really prefer to watch high-quality soccer. Therefore, I try to catch Champions League games, as well as games from various European leagues (mostly Serie A and EPL). In addition, I support my country's National team, which is also difficult at times.

I've always been a closet soccer fan, but only played the "American" sports, as my Dad would say. Of course, my High School didn't even have a soccer team... I was a fan of the NY Cosmos and the great superstars that played there. I went to many a Cosmos game when they were setting attendance records, putting 75,000 fans in the seats for a soccer game. Pele, Beckenbauer, Alberto, Chinaglia, Birkenheimer, I won't name them all. That, of course, is what spoiled me. How could I ever watch just average soccer after that?

While I wouldn't consider myself a soccer expert, I have become a big fan and ended up coaching youth soccer for 12 years, even leading a Super Y League team one year. So if nothing else, I watched a lot of youth soccer over the last 15 years. Ironically, my very first soccer article, about Landon Donovan and the Men's National Team got picked up and published on foxsports.com.

I have a special fondness for humor articles, sarcasism and tounge-in-cheek stories. Humor is my stress relief.

Jersey Al's Recent Articles

GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is sacked by Kevin Williams #93 of the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of the game at Lambeau Field on November 1, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings, II: Three Plays Tell the Story

Published 3 days ago
997 reads 11 comments

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: The History, the Rivalry and Favre

Published 10 days ago
1,105 reads 39 comments

GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 15: Fullback Quinn Johnson #45 of the Green Bay Packers looks on before taking on the Cleveland Browns during the preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 15, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers Quinn Johnson Is Already Serving Up The Pancakes...

Published 18 days ago
1,366 reads 12 comments

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 27: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers huddles with the offense during the game against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on September 27, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers' Offensive Line: Things Are Not Always As They Seem...

Published 28 days ago
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Jersey Al Writes About

Football (55),
NFL (52),
Madison (50),
Green Bay Packers (50),
Milwaukee (50),
Opinion (42),
NFC North (38),
Mike McCarthy (24)

Ray Tannock responded to a comment on Are Green Bay's Playoff Hopes Delusions Of Grandure?
Ray Tannock responded to a comment on Are Green Bay's Playoff Hopes Delusions Of Grandure?
Jersey Al Bracco commented on A Message To Eric Mangini: You Will Never Be On Bill Belichick's Level
Jersey Al Bracco commented on Despite Critics, Don't Sell Packer Defense Short
former bearsfan responded to a comment on "What Have You Done for Me Lately, Brett?"
former bearsfan responded to a comment on "What Have You Done for Me Lately, Brett?"

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Favorite Athletes

Bart Starr, Willis Reed, Mark Messier, Bret Favre (until he becomes a Viking)
Favorite Sports Teams

Green Bay Packers, Penn State Football, NY Yankees, Rangers and Knicks, Juventus, A.C. Milan, NY Red Bulls
Favorite Coaches

Vince Lombardi, Joe Paterno, Red Holzman
All Time Sports Moment

Messier and Rangers finally win the Cup.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Green Bay vs Seattle - 1/08 playoff game at snowy Lambeau
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's consecutive game record
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Starr
Jordan or Russell?

Clyde Frazier
Gretzky or Orr?

Messier
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

who cares
Tiger or Nicklaus?

golf is not a sport
Petty or Earnhardt?

me on the NJ turnpike
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 10 - go PSU!

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by Isaac
about 13 hours ago

The Ravens lost a heartbreaker to the Bengals today, 17-7. I write about the three positives and negatives at the halfway point, and examine why the Ravens are still in good shape going forward to earn the 5th or 6th WC spot.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286684-ravens-lets-look-in-the-mirror-and-rebound?just_published=1
by Ron
about 15 hours ago

Does anyone still think McCarthy and Thompson are doing a good job running the Packers?
They fired the D-coordinator last year, making him the scapegoat instead of looking in the mirror at themselves. McCarthy was the reason they lost seven games by four points or less last year, and he's part of the reason they can't put teams away this year.
Thompson has made no moves to protect Rodgers, instead over the last three years has undercut the interior of the offensive line while adding little to no depth among the five. (But glad he kept four fullbacks to start this season.)
Special teams, one of the biggest problems last year and moreso than the defense, were not addressed. Same problems exist this year (see the Minnesota games and against Tampa).
The personnel is not made for a 3-4 defense, but yet Thompson insisted the players would adjust so he could get "his" guy Capers. I'm sure the adjustment period thing will be the excuse he makes this offseason so he can remain stagnant again in the offseason, while cutting veterans to remain cheap and young. After all, you build through the draft for the future, right?
That's all fine and dandy, but the Packers aren't winning now, and that's not acceptable.
by JW
about 16 hours ago

here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador
by Keith
1 day ago

As a Knicks Featured Columnist, I will be making periodical attempts to give fans an inside look at the different aspects of Knicks games. Take a look at what I came up with when Lebron James came to visit.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286083-keiths-knickerbockers-korner-reliving-the-hype-the-top-10-things-about-lebron-james-appearance-at-msg#page/11
by Ray
2 days ago

Haven't heard from ya in a while; care to jump in on the debate?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285028-are-green-bays-playoff-hopes-delusions-of-grandure-at-4-3
by C Douglas
2 days ago

Now for my Midseason Awards!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285405-doug-bakers-nfl-2009-midseason-awards
by Matt
2 days ago

Eric Mangini has been an utter failure in Cleveland.. A big part of that has been trying to be like his former mentor, Bill Belicheck.. Heres a message to Eric: He Will Never Be On Belichick's Level. Appreciate any feedback you can give on this piece.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285370-a-message-to-eric-mangini-you-will-never-be-on-bill-belichecks-level

Thanks,

Matt
by C Douglas
3 days ago

If you get a chance, check out my All Pro Teams

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284847-doug-bakers-2009-midseason-nfl-all-pro-team-offense
by Isaac
3 days ago

Recently, I read 'Cobb' by Al Stump, a very fine baseball biographer. I really liked the book, and I wanted to get his story out there - even more than it is already. I put some time into this, so a read/comment would be appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284995-ty-cobb-a-tribute-to-the-man-the-player-the-hall-of-famer
by JW
3 days ago

you MUST read this story from Tom Erdington. It deserves POTD.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284583-ricky-bell-the-unsung-hero-of-the-1979-tampa-bay-buccaneers
by C Douglas
4 days ago

My comments on Week 8!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284459-2009-nfl-football-season-week-8
by JW
4 days ago

Now that the offense is done, it is time for the defense :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284160-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-defense
by Robert
5 days ago

Hello Buddy, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by JW
6 days ago

you may like this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282844-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-offense
by Alex
7 days ago

Packers/Vikings, Sleepers, an upset pick and more!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282249-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-eight/show_full

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Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: The History, the Rivalry and Favre

Green Bay Packers Quinn Johnson Is Already Serving Up The Pancakes...

Green Bay Packers' Offensive Line: Things Are Not Always As They Seem...

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