That ended january 4, 2003, when the atlanta falcons defeated the packers 277 in an nfc wild card game. Driver became the 22nd wide receiver in league annals to play in 200 games. Onion grizzled, whitebearded donald driver emerges from 7yearlong lambeau leap. Lambeau field win streak at 12 posted by duke bobber on october 11, 2015 5. The nfluso vietnam goodwill tours players and personnel who served from world war ii to desert storm to afghanistan. The celebration has spread across the nfl though, because ive seen players on other teams leap into the stands after scoring a touchdown at their home stadiums.
The nfls new touchdown rules could endanger the lambeau leap although many of the nfls most famous celebrations last less than 15 seconds, analysis reveals. Lambeau field is an outdoor athletic stadium in the north central united states, located in green bay, wisconsin. To celebrate the start of his 21st nfl season with us the 31st in his. They compete in the national football league nfl as a member club of the national football conference nfc north division. Legendary green bay packers wide receiver donald driver had the chance to make the lambeau leap plenty of times during his 14 seasons in wisconsin, making 743 receptions for 10,7 yards. Find out as nfl total access counts down the top 5 lambeau leaps of all time. Jordy nelson reiterates his plan for 1day deal to retire. College football at lambeau field wont include lambeau. The nfl allows the lambeau leap, even though it technically violates league rules regarding celebrations. The original leap occurred in the south end zone stands, and receiver robert brooks began popularizing it the following year. The ravens leap at lambeau, into the playoff picture winning 230 and wrestling the 6th seed in the afc away from the buffalo bills. Louis rams, 2410, on sunday afternoon at lambeau field to improve to 50 on the season. Green bay packers donald driver attempts to drink beer from crazed fan during his lambeau leap. Love donald driver class act, great dad, beloved packer.
The nfls generation of war bonds during world war ii. Receivers have done the majority of the lambeau leaps over the years, but running backs, quarterbacks, defensive players and return men have also executed their fair share. Green bay packers 34 at minnesota vikings 31 on december 24th, 2004 full team and player stats and box score. It was the 306th consecutive sellout 289 regular season, 17 playoffs at lambeau field. When he was picked in the seventhround of 1999 nfl draft, donald driver couldnt find green bay on a map. Donald driver green bay packers wide receiver donald driver celebrates a touchdown after doing a lambeau leap during the second half of an nfl football game against the jacksonville jaguars, sunday, oct. Chicago bears at green bay packers september th, 2009 pro. Donald driver so sad when he retired donald driver such an inspiration to all of football and the world double freaking d. The green bay packers hosted the san diego chargers at lambeau field in green bay sunday september 23, 2007. Green bay packers wide receiver donald drivers best lambeau leaps through the years. Apr 08, 2020 green bay only one opponent on green bays 2019 schedule has a winning record against the packers, who have a 54 percent alltime winning percentage against their opponents.
The crown jewel of the national football league, lambeau field has long been known as one of the tougher venues to play in, particularly during the harsh wisconsin winter. The destination for all national football league related video on the web. Donald driver green bay packers dancing 2012 nfl bobble. As everyone watches the green bay packers play in lambeau on sunday, former vp of officiating for the nfl, mike pereira explains why the lambeau leap isnt a penalty the lambeau leap is. We wouldnt push him out, but wouldnt be patting him on the helmet telling him good job. Green bay packers donald driver attempts to drink beer from. The line of demarcation between these teams last year stood out like a. State journal shot of brett favre named one of 100 best. Donald driver biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Lsu playing wisconsin at an nfl stadium sounds disappointing, but if that stadiums lambeau field to open the 2016 season saturday, sept. As everyone watches the green bay packers play in lambeau on sunday, former vp of officiating for the nfl, mike pereira explains why the lambeau leap isnt a penalty. Oct 28, 2012 it was the 306th consecutive sellout 289 regular season, 17 playoffs at lambeau field. September 19th 2010 donald driver gets a touchtown and makes a lambeau leap right at us. Rounding up news and views on the green bay packers from around the web.
Is the most glaring thing i took away from this article. A look at the 11 firstyear eligible players nominated for. Dec 22, 2017 fired food worker arrested after ramming vehicle at lambeau. During the years when the nfl was cracking down on excessive celebrations after touchdowns, the lambeau leap had been grandfathered in as acceptable.
Leroy butlers fumble recovery for a touchdown against the raiders in 1993 leads to the initial lambeau leap. Packers qb aaron rodgers top 10 throws 2019 season. The green bay packers are a professional american football team based in green bay, wisconsin. Matthews has 3 sacks, packers beat bills 347 the san. Donald driver inducted into packers hall of fame youtube. Dean lowry has his first nfl touchdown and first lambeau field.
Buffalo bills cornerback drayton florence 29 tries to stop green bay packers wide receiver donald driver after a catch during the first half of an nfl football game sunday, sept. May 31, 2018 green bay packers fullback aaron ripkowski 22 does a fourth quarter lambeau leap following a touchdown run during the green bay packers 38 to victory over the new york giants during their nfc wildcard playoff game on sunday, january 8, 2017 at lambeau field in green bay, wis. After 100 years of football, packers fans have plenty of memories. Donald driver runs into lambeau fields north end zone and fires up the crowd. Where does donald drivers lambeau leap rank among the best. Green bay packers receiver donald driver celebrates his touchdown with a lambeau leap during a game against the cincinnati bengals in 2009 at lambeau field. The lambeau leap is a celebration started by green bay packers players who leap into the stands after scoring a touchdown at lambeau field. Minnesota vikings 30 at green bay packers 25 on september 7th, 2003 full team and player stats and box score. The nfls new touchdown rules could endanger the lambeau. Prior to 2003, the packers had never lost a home playoff game since the nfl instituted a postseason in 1933 they were, with 11 of the wins at lambeau and two more in milwaukee. Minnesota vikings at green bay packers september 7th.
Donald driver featured in nfl s top 5 lambeau leaps where does donald drivers lambeau leap rank among the best. Sep 14, 2017 donald driver loses his helmet after being hit by san diego chargers marion mccree in the 1st quarter. Rodgers breaks ankles on td, hearts on lambeau leap the packers quarterback is destroying people saturday. Green bay packers at minnesota vikings december 24th, 2004. Why is a lambeau leap not considered excessive celebration. By appearing in todays contest, wr donald driver joined qb brett favre 255 as the only players in franchise history to play in 200 regularseason games. Old school packers reprises dozens of notable games, events and milestones in franchise history with the republication of the original newspaper accounts from. People braved subzero temperatures waiting in line overnight so they could be first in line at lambeau field to get their hands on tickets for wednesdays retirement announcement of the green bay. Fired food worker arrested after ramming vehicle at lambeau.
The home field of the green bay packers of the national football league nfl, it opened in 1957 as city stadium, replacing the original city stadium at east high school as the packers home field. Louis, a rams cornerback was grabbing driver s right arm on a sideline go route, so driver used his free left hand to snag a 46yard pass, even pinning it against his shoulder. Brett favre, left, and aaron rodgers present at the 20 nfl honors. Only one 2019 opponent has a winning record against green. I must have loaned it to someone who did not return it as i could not find it anywhere when my year old granddaughter asked me if i.
Randall cobb, jordy nelson and leroy butler, the inventor of. Feb 08, 2010 packerscowboys game at lambeau from 2009. Street talk the latest street talk and baltimore ravens related news from the russell street report team lombardis way a column from the 24. Donald driver featured in nfls top 5 lambeau leaps donald. How the nfl used its resources to increase the level of patriotism.
Only one 2019 opponent has a winning record against green bay. Fans wait in long lines at lambeau field for donald driver. Love donald driver class act, great dad, beloved packer donald driver will miss your smile, dance, and amazing talent see more. Green bays donald driver reacts to a dropped brett favre pass on a 1st and 1yards in the 1st quarter. It seems to waste more time than say a slide or something. Green bay packers donald driver attempts to drink beer. Nine memorable packers49ers clashes in super bowl era. Word on the street in the spirit of the cbs sports minute with boomer esiason. Louis, a rams cornerback was grabbing drivers right arm on a sideline go route, so driver used his free left hand to snag a 46yard pass, even pinning it against his shoulder.
It is the thirdoldest franchise in the nfl, dating back to 1919, and is the only nonprofit, communityowned major league professional sports team. Aaron rogers wants more out of packers fans at lambeau field after green bay was 961 at home over the last two years and. Mccree was called for unnecessary roughness giving the packers a first down. Im obviously not saying it should be, but with the celebrations that are flagged right now, this seems much worse than those. Donald driver is an american football wide receiver who plays for the green bay packers of the national football league. Over the last 18 years, the lambeau leap has been incorporated into video games, tolerated by nfl celebration rules and embraced by anyone who puts on the g helmet. Heading into sundays nfc wild card game, green bay packers fullback john kuhn had scored 12 career touchdowns at lambeau field.
Eddie lacy contemplating on doing the lambeau leap if he scores vs former packers sunday. Donald driver featured in nfls top 5 lambeau leaps. Sep, 2012 green bay packers donald driver attempts to drink beer from crazed fan during his lambeau leap. Donald driver miss your smile, dance, and amazing talent donald driver. Aaron rodgers is congratulated by jordy nelson after hitting a home run in the donald driver charity softball game in 2012. Dating back to 1993, the lambeau leap has become the teams signature touchdown celebration. The celebration for his th one didnt quite go as planned. The nfls new touchdown rules could endanger the lambeau leap. Oct 11, 2015 lambeau field win streak at 12 posted by duke bobber on october 11, 2015 5. Chicago bears 15 at green bay packers 21 on september th, 2009 full team and player stats and box score. Donald driver so sad when he retired donald driversuch an inspiration to all of football and the world double freaking d. Our staffers are embedded for a game week, doing a deep dive into the nfls most tightly knit community. From homeless to hero, my journeys on and off lambeau field hardcover october 22.
Rodgers had the biggest regularseason game of his career throwing for 404 yards, four touchdowns and a 9. Its only the preseason, but steelers wide receiver juju smith. Ranks first on the franchises alltime list for receptions with 647 and ranks second in team history with 9,050 career yards, trailing only james lofton 9,656. Minnesota vikings at green bay packers september 7th, 2003. Safety leroy butler invents the lambeau leap by spontaneously jumping into the stands following a defensive touchdown on a lateral from reggie white, who had recovered a fumble, in green bays 280 victory over the l. Green bay only one opponent on green bays 2019 schedule has a winning record against the packers, who have a 54 percent alltime winning percentage against their. Packers dl does lambeau leap after rumbling for td. Aaron rodgers celebrates the final touchdown by packers running back john kuhn on sunday. The packers 4 welcomed san francisco 125 to lambeau for a playoff rematch a few years after the terrell owens debacle, and though tai streets caught a gametying touchdown and 2point. Packers leap of imagination milwaukee journal sentinel.
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