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Steve Young stepped out from under Joe Montana s shadow in a huge way by leading the 49ers to his only Super Bowl appearance. After leading San Francisco to touchdowns on the first two drives, Young simply could not be stopped, throwing for a record six touchdowns (tying Doug Williams for most touchdowns in a half at four) and also posting 49 rushing yards, marking the first time a player served as both top rusher and passer in the Super Bowl. His performance still hasn t been matched in another Super Bowl.
Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan still hoping for a Super Bowl win during his lifetime. He doesn t often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.
Very few NFL teams and very few NFL players ever get to enjoy the privilege of playing in a Super Bowl. It s a great honor bestowed upon those teams and players who fight hard all season for the thrill and joy of playing in Americas greatest game on the gridiron -The Super Bowl.
The odds are certainly stacked against a lot of NFL players to ever play in a Super Bowl game in their career. Kalamazoo has been home to many NFL players. Players with playoff and division championships under their belt and we re very proud of all those great players but there have been very few NFL players from Kalamazoo who have been part of the big game.
Former Packers GM Ted Thompson Died Last Night
ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 06: General Manager Ted Thompson of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after the Packers won 31-25 against the Pittsburgh Steelers during Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Ted Thompson, the former general manager of the Green Bay Packers who drafted Aaron Rodgers and built the 2010-11 Super Bowl-winning team, has died. He was just 68 years old.
Thompson joined the Packers front office in 1992, less than a decade after his decade-long career as a linebacker for the Houston Oilers. He served as director of pro personnel for the team when it won Super Bowl XXXI at the end of the 1996-97 season. After leaving the franchise with Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Holmgren to become vice president of football operations in 2000, he returned to Green Bay as general manager in 2005.
Players, colleagues, friends remember Ted Thompson NFL world pays tribute to former Packers general manager Jan 21, 2021 at 06:00 PM Copied! Former Packers General Manager Ted Thompson
Forever thankful and grateful for the opportunity he gave me over a weekend in Green Bay in 2016. #RIPhttps://t.co/WjD0kR8skD Lucas Patrick (@lucaspatrick62) January 21, 2021
RIP to a legendary man and GM. Took a chance on a raw wideout outta Fresno State and I made it my mission to not disappoint! Til next time, Ted!! https://t.co/TwH7I0NJWx Davante Adams (@tae15adams) January 21, 2021
This man gave me an opportunity in 2007 that I will always be grateful for. He stuck by me when I wasn’t at my best. He was always honest, never let moments sway is integrity and was always loyal to his players and packers organization. RIP Ted. You are missed. #legendpic.twitter.com/bPhAzcB736 Mason Crosby (@crosbykicks2) January 22, 2021
Packers invite fans to attend virtual pep rally Saturday ahead of NFC Championship
The Green Bay Packers will host a free Packers Everywhere virtual pep rally on Saturday.
January 22, 2021 6:09 AM Ariana Baldassano
MADISON, Wis. The Green Bay Packers will host a free “Packers Everywhere” virtual pep rally on Saturday.
In a release, the team said Packers President Mark Murphy will participate in a Q&A session with Wayne Larrivee, the voice of the Packers. Alumni Greg Jennings and Sam Shields will also attend the virtual rally. They’ll preview the Sunday matchup between the Packers and the Buccaneers. The pep rally starts at 6 p.m.