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Have you ever wanted to be in print?  Do you have a Packer story you want to share?  Well, here's your opportunity.

CHPH was contacted last week by an author from (where-the-hell-is) Neenah.  His name is Steve Rose.  He has written three books on the Pack titled Leap of Faith - God Must Be a Packer fan, forward written by Robert Brooks;   Leap of Faith 2 - God Loves Packer Fans, forward by Ken Ruettgers;  and Leap of Faith 3 - The Packer Hall of Faith with Reggie White on the cover.  

Steve is writing another book titled Pea Soup for the Packer Heart - A Tribute to the World's Greatest Fans & Team! and he wants to include stories from CHPHers.  He's looking for positive, memorable moments or experiences you have had with the players, at Lambeau, etc.  You know, something like "the day I met....."

Mike Randall, a perfect story would be when you played golf with Ray Nitschke when his team didn't show up.  Or Tuna, how about when you met Troy Aikman and told him "you're no Brett Favre."  Amy Fritzer, how about when you had lunch with Brett in Green Bay and called him 'dude.' 

You guys get the idea.  There has to be hundreds of great stories from CHPHers.

Guidelines:

No Brett bashing
500-1100 words (doc format)
Photos (jpeg format)
Deadline:  June 7th

Send stories to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or as a backup: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . And be sure to mention that you are members of CHPH!

For more info on Steve check out:  www.yourgoodnewsnetwork.net  and  www.winnersuccessnetwork.com

Sorry about the short notice (June 7th deadline).  My fault.  Steve wants to go to print on July 1st for a Sept. 1st release.

Did I mention that the Packers suggested Steve contact us?  Pretty cool, huh?   And, he's seriously considering coming to Houston for a book signing the weekend the Pack destroys the Cowgirls.   He's interested in gigs at both CHPH locations. 

Contact me if you have questions.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  CHPH headquarters:  281-242-6848   Cell:  832-620-7485

Start writing CHPHers and get those stories submitted so we can all say 'we knew you when.'

Aslo:  Steve sent autographed copies of his Leap of Faith series.  We have not read the books but perusal of each book is that they are pretty good with a common theme. Steve captures the "faith" of the players and how their faith kept them grounded and ultimately made them better players and men.  He exposes their good deeds and charitable works although many wanted to their works to remain anonymous because they felt they were 'giving back' with thanks. 

Direct from Wisconsin, here is a story about Aaron Rodgers that you didn't see in the papers.

Apparently a friend has a friend who is a retired teacher and who is involved with the Boys & Girls Club.

Someone from the Packer organization called this guy at the Boys & Girls Club and told them to bring 75 kids from the Boys and Girls Club to the new bowling alley in Howard and they would get soda, pizza and free bowling.

They got a second call upping the amount of kids to 100.  When they all got there, there were about 15 Packers players there to visit and bowl with them.

When they were done, all the kids were each given $100 to go to Shopko for Christmas shopping, accompanied by the Packer players.

And it was all funded by Aaron Rodgers. There was no publicity, no television cameras. We are lucky to have him in Green Bay.

Like most Packer fans, I am torn on this subject.

As our most-hated NFCN Rivals, I always want to see the Vikings crash and burn. They had a great season, but in the end, they crashed and burned. Crashing and burning due to a Favre turnover made it even better.

We know the feeling all too well.

As a Packer Fan, I do not want to see the quarterback of our rivals, no matter who that quarteback is, do well. When the 'traitor' Favre, assumed the role of opposing quarterback it didn't change that. Sure Favre did good things in Green Bay - he was a piece of the puzzle that was the Packers for 16 years - and I am proud of that. He made us think that he was one of us, and because he was one of us we put up with the heartbreaks that he caused.

However, when he conspired, for whatever reason, to play for our rivals, he crossed the line. He didn't have to do that, but he did.

Now, the Vikes have to put up with the heartbreak, and that is just fine with me...

...perhaps I am not all that torn on the subject after all.

(A special thanks to Keyman for submitting this picture.)

With the win over Seattle on Sunday the Packers cemented their position as Wildcard team in the NFC Playoffs.

This coming week's game versus the Cardinals will help establish whom the Packers will play in the first round.

After analyzing the NFC playoff picture, it’s becoming increasingly likely the Packers will need to finish 11-5 to secure a post-season berth.

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-4) and Dallas Cowboys (9-5) are still battling for the NFC East title, with the loser getting involved in a three-team shuffle with the Packers (9-5) and New York Giants (8-6) for two NFC wild-card berths.

The Packers will receive a playoff invitation if they win their remaining games against Seattle and at Arizona. However, if they split those games and finish 10-6, it’s very possible the Packers will spend their offseason on the couch.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy has talked a lot about the magical 10-victory plateau, but chances are that won’t be good enough to crash the playoff party this season.

Here’s why:

The Giants host Carolina this week, a game they should win. Then they play at Minnesota against a Vikings team that will likely have nothing to play for in the regular-season finale. Thus, there’s a good chance the Giants will win that game and finish 10-6.

Like many Packer fans, over the course of last year and the first half of this season, my emotional roller-coaster ride has had more lows than highs. After Brett Favre left  and Aaron Rodgers played like a top 5 NFL QB, I knew this team was just as talented as the team that went 13-3 two years ago. So what does it take for this team to win consistently?

I decided to go to Lambeau to find out. So I contacted my Dad (who has season tickets) and arranged to take Suzan Richardson and her daughter Amy along with me to join my Father at the Cowboy game November 15th, 2009 in Green Bay. It would be my first time seeing a Packer game in person in more than a decade and the first time ever for Suzan and Amy.

As the trip neared, I thought about what caused the tremendous turnaround from 13-3 to 6-10 last year, and what has caused the apparent inconsistency of our team this year. Last year, the special teams and defense left the ream sorely short in the battle for field position - a problem that has improved significantly. The 2008 team also did not get much help in the turnover department, an area that Dom Capers opportunistic 3-4 defense has remarkably improved this year. (In fact, as of 12-1-09 the Packer defense was statistically ranked #1 in the league for their NFL-best 281.5 yards allowed per game so far this season.) Time of possession has also improved from last year to this.