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• ALL-STAR SNUBS

  THIS JUST AIN'T RIGHT!

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  THIS JUST AIN'T RIGHT!

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• BIG SHOT IN BERLIN

  A FULL COURT GAME WINNER AT THE BUZZER!

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  A FULL COURT GAME WINNER AT THE BUZZER!

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• Grrrrreen Bay Frozen Out In Chicago

  Observations From Soldier Field

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  Observations From Soldier Field

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• HOLIDAY HORROR STORIES

  I HAVE TWO TO SHARE

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  I HAVE TO TWO TO SHARE

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• SHOT AND A GOAL!

  One of the Best Hockey Goals You'll Ever See

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  One of the Best Hockey Goals You'll Ever See

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• PACKERS BUILT PLAYOFF TOUGH?

  Final Thoughts From The Regular Season Finale

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  Final Thoughts From The Regular Season Finale

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• BRETT FAVRE'S TEASING ME AGAIN

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  WHY IS HE ALWAYS PICKING ON ME?

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• KANGAROO COURT

  Kanga On The Course!

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  Kanga On The Course!

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• PACK FACTS TO IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS

  And No Pie For David!

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  And No Pie For David!

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• BEHIND ENEMY LINES

  My Week In the Big D Dallas

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  My counterpart at the Dallas NBC affiliate, Newy Scruggs asked me a legitimate question: He couldn't remember the last time an out-of -town media outlet send a reporter down for the entire week leading upi to the game. That's why I like working at Today's TMJ4. We're the only station with not one, but two reporters (David Marcus here as well) getting you fully informed, entertained and ready for the big game in the Big D. And yeah, I was in Denver covering the Broncos before Super Bowl 32...and in Dallas 10 years ago before the Cowboys came to Lambeau Field. Watch for our reports all week, not just from the land of cheese, but down here in the land of wine and cheese. Things I learned today in my first day in the Big D: 1. Tony Romo is totally downplaying the fact that Brett Favre was his childhood hero, saying Michael Jordan was the poster up on his wall. I think he's trying to make sure he doesn't get too geeked up for the game. 2. Terrell Owens usually never answers a question directly. If you asked him if the Cowboys are going to win, he'd say we just need to execute. If you asked him if he should have ice cream for dessert, he'd say we just need to execute. You get the point. 3. Cowboys LB Bradie James made a comment about Brett Favre being old, yet still being able to play. Some reporters gasped, because while he was joking, it almost seemed like he was jabbing him a little. 4. You'll want to watch for it on a future newscast....but Cowboys great Drew Pearson said that if he could play again, he'd rather have Brett Favre throwing him passes than Tony Romo...even though that might get him in trouble down here! More to come...and if you're making the trip, please e-mail me at lallan@todaystmj4.com

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• ROMOMANIA IN DALLAS

  Catching Up With Burlington's Finest

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  I've dubbed this QB matchup the battle between Wisconsin's Favorite Son, Brett Favre, and Wisconsin's Native Son, Tony Romo. Down here in the Big D, Romo is equal to Favre. He's worshipped. And he doesn't do one on one interviews. That's why I feel honored that he came out into the Cowboys locker-room, and sought out myself and Gary D'Amato from the Journal Sentinel, to give us 10 minutes in a busy week when he's pulled in so many different directions. Some of the nuggets from our talk: When I asked him if Burlington is a city divided, Tony said he thinks most are pulling for the Packers, except those at 76...and then he said he better not give out the rest of his address! When I asked him why he's downplaying the fact that one of his childhood idols was Brett Favre, Tony honestly answered it's because he has to try and beat the man this week! To Tony's credit, he says comparing him to Favre is a disservice to Favre. Deion Sanders came up behind Romo during the interview and gave him a big hug...showing Romo has the blessing of former Cowboy greats. Romo then joked that he has to get a sweater like the cream knitted number the Neon one was wearing. When I asked Tony if he's accurate because the track used to run right through the corner of the old Burlington HS end zone, he laughed and said yeah, it's because the end zone was small. Next up...we'll talk with the man Packers fans love to hate...Cowboys grand poobah Jerry Jones. Want me to pursue other angles in Dallas? Emails welcome at lallan@todaystmj4.com

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• A JONES FOR JERRY

  The Cowboys Owner Sounds Off

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  He's the man Packers fans love to hate. Darth Vader. The Evil Emperor. Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones never met a mic and a camera he didn't like...and made that very clear when he said he would only address the NFL Network situation with this Packers-Cowboys game for a few minutes, then went off about it for nearly 15! But he did have some interest things to say, like: This is the Cowboys biggest game in Dallas since the 1995 NFC Championship game vs. the Pack. He's glad the game is here...because Lambeau Field is "dark and intimidating." Before he bought the Cowboys, a friend of his told him a soap opera with 2,000 writers couldn't script drama like this game. And near the end of their careers, Troy Aikman had arm strength. Drew Bledsoe had arm strength. What sets Brett Favre apart is his mobility. He also said "Brett Favre is the Daddy," which I found pretty amusing. Emails welcome at lallan@todaystmj4.com

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• MY FIRST LAMBEAU LEAP

  And other mad moments in the Big D

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  It's like that big bully on the playground saying I dare you....I dare you to do that....you won't do that! Ok, maybe that's a bad example. The people from ronandkarl.com were great, Ron and Karl pick one travel game every year...and wouldn't you know it, they picked a pretty good one this year! So at 4, 5 and 6....we talked to fans with lights on their heads...Packer Santa hats...you name it, we had it. Then at 10, they break out the "we're Favre from home" banner, and the spirit moved me. The banner was over a wall...and I did the Lambeau Leap. Check it out....fortunately no Ruvell Martin moment, but I nearly blew out my hamstring! If this doesn't get you hyped for the NFC game of the year, nothing will! Emails at lallan@todaystmj4.com

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• THE GRINCH THAT STOLE BUD'S HOLIDAY

  The Mitchell Report Will Not Spread Holiday Cheer

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  The Mitchell Report Will Not Spread Holiday Cheer

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• NOW THE FUN BEGINS

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  I don't mean the Packers 12-2 record.

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• A Holiday Poem

  Summing Up '07 In Rhyme

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  Summing Up '07 In Rhyme

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• HELP OUT A LOCAL BASKETBALL STAR

  J.R. MORRIS NEEDS YOUR HELP

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  J.R. MORRIS NEEDS YOUR HELP

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• HANK AARON: I'M STILL THE HOME RUN KING

  Hopes Bonds Can Move Past Troubles

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  Hopes Bonds Can Move Past Troubles

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• GOING CROSS COUNTRY

  A Local Team That Needs More Pub

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  A Local Team That Needs More Pub

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• ONE OF THE BEST GAMES OF THE YEAR

  And A Broken Backboard to Boot

  By Lance Allan Archived Content

  And A Broken Backboard to Boot

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