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[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

If anyone's truly ready for the Tebow Train to derail, it's this guy:

[BridgeTroll]

Become an NFL owner!  Stock sale begins today!

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-stock-sale-underway-250-shares-to-support-Lambeau-Field-expansion/17178be6-6fdc-49a2-bffe-d650bda38ef5

Packers stock sale underway: $250 shares to support Lambeau Field expansion


*** For more information, go to www.packersowner.com ***

The Green Bay Packers, unique in professional sports for its public ownership, today launched the organization’s fifth stock offering, with shares priced at $250. Money raised from the offering will go toward the expansion of Lambeau Field, a $143 million project that will be complete for the 2013 season.

“We’re excited to offer shares for just the fifth time in our storied history,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. “Since we announced the Lambeau Field expansion project in August and said we were exploring a stock offering, the response has been very enthusiastic.

“Fans across the country, and those who have family and friends who are fans, have an opportunity to support the team, and join a very special group: Owners of the Green Bay Packers.”

The offering document and purchasing information are available online at www.packersowner.com. Interested fans are encouraged to go online to view the document and make a purchase, as it is the most efficient method. Credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) can be used online. For those without internet access, a toll-free number â€" 855 8-GO PACK (855-846-7225) â€" is available to request documents by mail for transactions to then be completed by mail.

The organization previously had offerings in 1923, ’35, ’50 and ’97. The first three literally saved the franchise from bankruptcy, and proceeds from the fourth went toward the redevelopment of Lambeau Field, which was complete in 2003. The organization currently has approximately 112,000 shareholders who hold about 4,750,000 shares of stock.

Following is a list of offering details:

•The price per share is $250, with a $25 handling charge per transaction (no matter how many shares are purchased).
•The offering is limited to persons in the United States, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
•Shares can be purchased online with credit or debit cards, and also via mail.
•There will be means for purchasers to receive delivery of certificates by Dec. 24.
•Only individuals (including spouses as joint tenants) will be able to purchase shares; individuals can purchase shares as a gift for other individuals.
•The Packers are initially offering 250,000 shares.
•No one may buy more than 200 shares (counting any shares that the person purchased in the 1997-1998 offering).
•The offering will continue until Feb. 29, 2012, subject to extension.

In contemplation of the offering, interested fans should note:

•Stock in the Packers does not constitute an investment in “stock” in the common sense of the term.
•The Packers will have no obligation to repay the amount a buyer pays to purchase Packers stock.
•Anyone considering the purchase of Packers stock should not purchase the stock to make a profit or to receive a dividend or tax deduction or any other economic benefits.
•Any offering of Packers stock will only be made through an offering document.
•The Packers believe offerees and purchasers of Packers stock will not receive the protection of securities laws with respect to any offering or sale of Packers stock.
•The Packers bylaws and NFL rules severely restrict transfers of Packers stock.

[duvaldude08]

The vikings have announced that someone other than LA has expressed interest in moving the Vikings. Im starting to wonder if anyone really wants to move to LA. The way it looks, Weaver sold to Khan (and not LA), and the Vikings may be looking at other interested candidates other than LA. Humm.....It what be interesting to hear who other city is, but they are not telling.

[I-10east]

The nation thought that the SD at JAX game was a stinker, just wait until they get a whiff of the next Monday Night game, STL at SEA.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

They always come in 3's:

JDR - gone 2 weeks ago.

Todd Haley - canned before lunch

Tony Sparano - eating dinner unemployed.  (your early christmas present Lake.)

[Wacca Pilatka]

The vikings have announced that someone other than LA has expressed interest in moving the Vikings. Im starting to wonder if anyone really wants to move to LA. The way it looks, Weaver sold to Khan (and not LA), and the Vikings may be looking at other interested candidates other than LA. Humm.....It what be interesting to hear who other city is, but they are not telling.

The only other possibility I could conceive is San Antonio, especially since former Vikings owner Red McCombs is from San Antonio and owns or owned the Spurs.  Or Toronto, though I imagine it would target the Bills (if anyone) and its stadium is not to NFL standards in size or quality.  (San Antonio's isn't great either.)

I really have a hard time seeing how San Antonio could support two professional teams, though, unless secondary market support from Austin is heavily involved.  As hot of a market as Austin is, I doubt it goes full-bore behind a team located 75 miles away.  Deeply rooted loyalties to the Cowboys are another obstacle.

Not many other markets are big enough to support pro football, and the ones that are lack NFL-quality stadia.

[duvaldude08]

Man oh Man. Coaches dropping like flies this week. I wonder if Raheem is next. If so, that will be the second coach we put out of business after a blow out. LMAO

[thelakelander]

Tony Sparano - eating dinner unemployed.  (your early christmas present Lake.)

One word.....

[duvaldude08]

Per NFL.com, they actually planned to Fire Raheem Morris on Monday, but didnt because they felt like they had no one to fill his shoes in the intrem. That sucks. I was hoping we put a nail in his coffin like we did Jimmoy Johnson in 2000. That would have meant we caused the coaches of two other Florida teams to walk after a blow out. Oh well. LMAO

[Dapperdan]

I have to ask it, but who will be watching the Patriots/Broncos game on Sunday? I hear sports bars will be filled to over capacity all around town. They were last week during the Denver/ Chicago game since it wasn't shown locally. I really think this game is a toss up. New England is terrible against the pass and run, and Denver has a lights out defense. Now, if the Patriots go up big early, then I doubt there will be any Tebow time, but if they can keep pace, then this might actually be a really good game.  History tells us Brady will probably take control of the game, but you never know.

[duvaldude08]

I have to ask it, but who will be watching the Patriots/Broncos game on Sunday? I hear sports bars will be filled to over capacity all around town. They were last week during the Denver/ Chicago game since it wasn't shown locally. I really think this game is a toss up. New England is terrible against the pass and run, and Denver has a lights out defense. Now, if the Patriots go up big early, then I doubt there will be any Tebow time, but if they can keep pace, then this might actually be a really good game.  History tells us Brady will probably take control of the game, but you never know.

I dont really think of it as being a "must see" game, but that could be because Im not a part of Tebow maina. But of course of the NFL talking heads boost up the game everybody's going to go with it. But you are correct, you never know what will happen. New englands defense is not very good right now, and the Broncos defense is.  They may be able to get pass them. Thats only if they can shut down brady. And thats a BIg if.

[Tacachale]

^There's nothing in that game for me. I loathe the Patriots, and I'm sick of Tebowmania. Were I to watch it I'd definitely root for Denver over the incarnate evil that is the Patriots, but I suspect the Broncs will probably get thwomped.

On the other hand, the Monday Night game looks pretty decent for once.

[copperfiend]

I have to ask it, but who will be watching the Patriots/Broncos game on Sunday? I hear sports bars will be filled to over capacity all around town. They were last week during the Denver/ Chicago game since it wasn't shown locally. I really think this game is a toss up. New England is terrible against the pass and run, and Denver has a lights out defense. Now, if the Patriots go up big early, then I doubt there will be any Tebow time, but if they can keep pace, then this might actually be a really good game.  History tells us Brady will probably take control of the game, but you never know.

Sports bars are filled around town every Sunday.

[duvaldude08]

Holy Shit The Colts beat the Titans!!! Atleast someone in the division is having a worse week than the Jags. I thought we were going to be the first one to give the Colts a win. Thanks Titans!! LOL

[duvaldude08]

It's Tebow time!!!! Yes? No??