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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
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?"
The Short List What Jersey Al thinks about sport's most pressing questions
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Favorite Athletes
Bart Starr, Willis Reed, Mark Messier, Bret Favre (until he becomes a Viking)
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Favorite Sports Teams
Green Bay Packers, Penn State Football, NY Yankees, Rangers and Knicks, Juventus, A.C. Milan, NY Red Bulls
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Favorite Coaches
Vince Lombardi, Joe Paterno, Red Holzman
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All Time Sports Moment
Messier and Rangers finally win the Cup.
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Most Memorable Game Attended
Green Bay vs Seattle - 1/08 playoff game at snowy Lambeau
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Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Cal Ripken's consecutive game record
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Ruth or Mays?
Ruth
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Unitas or Montana?
Starr
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Jordan or Russell?
Clyde Frazier
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Gretzky or Orr?
Messier
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Pele or Maradona?
Pele
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Federer or Sampras?
who cares
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Tiger or Nicklaus?
golf is not a sport
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Petty or Earnhardt?
me on the NJ turnpike
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Schumacher or Senna?
Huh?
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Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?
Big 10 - go PSU!






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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
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.
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
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
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
2 days ago
Now for my Midseason Awards!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285405-doug-bakers-nfl-2009-midseason-awards
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
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
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
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
4 days ago
My comments on Week 8!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284459-2009-nfl-football-season-week-8
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
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
6 days ago
you may like this :
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282844-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-offense
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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