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  • Randall Cobb Injured: WR Will Miss Multiple Weeks

    Randall Cobb, the wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, was injured in Sunday’s game. In a season that seems to be attacking almost every team in the league with some sort of injury, the Packers are the latest team to fall victim, losing both receiver Randall Cobb and fellow receiver James Jones in the same game.

    Both players were injured in yesterday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. Despite the injuries to an already ailing Packers team, they were able to prevail and defeat the Ravens in a very odd scoring game with a final score of 19-17. ESPN senior analyst Chris Mortensen confirmed that Cobb has a fractured fibula and could miss up to 6-8 weeks.

    Cobb leads the team with 29 receptions. He did return to the game after being hit in the right leg by Ravens safety Matt Elam. He was also seen using crutches on the sideline. James Jones was also injured, going down in the first quarter, and did not return. In relation to both injuries, head coach Mike McCarthy said “James, my understanding is he may have a chance. Randall does not have a chance this week. Randall will be multiple weeks.”

    The absence of both Cobb and Jones has left the Packers with only two viable options for receiver in Jordy Nelson and Jarrett Boykin. They will likely need to add another for next week. They have already re-signed the rookie Reggie Dunn to their practice squad, as of Monday.

    It was previously reported from Adam Schefter of ESPN that reports were good, and that he was only likely to miss a week or two. After further analysis of the injury, he is going to miss more than that, and will be a tough blow to the offense of the Packers.

    Randall Cobb’s injury will certainly hurt the Packers moving forward, after already struggling at third place in the division. They trail the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions in the NFC North division, with a record of 3-2. Next week, they play against the Cleveland Browns at home.

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  • Green Bay Bridge Has “Dip”; Closed Indefinitely

    At 5:30 AM Wednesday, a 911 dispatcher in Wisconsin received a call from a motorist in which he reported that “There’s a part that’s sagging,” referring to a section of the Leo Frigo Bridge. Another caller would add even more mystery to the situation: “That bridge is sagging in the center. I came over with a tractor trailer and she jumped that, the wheels came off. There’s something that’s not quite right.”

    When police arrived on scene at the bridge, they discovered that the callers were very apt in their descriptions – a 400 foot long, 20 inch-deep dip had formed in the bridge at some time during the night. As of now, investigators believe that the dip in the bridge has been caused by a settling of one of the bridges piers.

    The Leo Frigo Bridge was built in 1980. It is 1.51 miles long, making it the second longest bridge in Wisconsin. Daily traffic on the bridge is around 40,000 vehicles per day.

    In August 2012, inspections revealed slight cracks in several piers. However, engineers said that these were signs of normal wear and tear of a concrete bridge of such an age. Websites which access federal bridge data had rated the structure of the bridge to be “good” or “satisfactory” throughout the 2012 year.

    Engineers have stated that they believe the pier will have to be replaced in order to correct the issue plaguing the bridge. Due to the unique failure of the bridge, officials do not know how long repairs will take. Motorists in the area hope that the issue is resolved quickly: “It’s a big hassle, because of all the construction that’s going around town. The downtown bridge was closed for how long? Now this one is out? It’s just like it’s a never-ending problem here.”

    Bridge deficiencies have been plaguing America for some time, now. In 2007, Minnesota experienced a deadly bridge failure which led to 145 injuries and 13 deaths. Washington saw a bridge collapse earlier this year after a truck hit one of its support structures.

    The 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure rates US bridges at a C+, quite an astounding rating considering the current state of our bridges. One out of every 9 bridges (11%) in the US is rated as structurally deficient, with the average age of a bridge being 42 years. The Federal Highway Administration estimates that in order to fix every structurally deficient bridge in the US, the country would have to spend $20.5 billion annually. Currently, the US spends $12.8 billion.

    The infrastructure of the US saw its last great overhaul during the New Deal from 1933-43. FDR set up a program called the Public Works Administration, which sought to construct roadways, dams, and public buildings. President Obama has announced intentions several times to start similar infrastructure programs, but no efforts have yet prevailed. In a country which is struggling to increase its federal revenue and provide employment to its citizens, it seems as if a newer New Deal program would prove extremely beneficial. However, all hopes of doing so will prove impossible if the government does indeed shutdown.

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  • David Akers Ties Field Goal Record

    David Akers was as shocked as everyone else yesterday when a kick he sent down the field flew 63 yards and through the uprights, tying an NFL record.

    The kick came at the end of the first half of the 49ers game against Green Bay and helped San Francisco secure a lead to win the match 30-22. But at first it seemed as though the ball was going to do what it so often does on a long kick; hit the crossbars and bounce off. Instead, it pegged the bars and kept right on going, earning Akers a place in NFL history as the tie to a record set by Tom Dempsey, who played for the Saints in 1970 and won a game against the Detroit Lions with two seconds to spare with his field goal.

    Akers celebrated with his teammates directly after the kick, throwing up his arms to indicate a good goal, and later expressed his surprise and happiness that he’d been able to make it happen for his team.

    “When you hit the goal post at any part it usually makes that horrific noise and then it usually bounces back,” Akers said. “This time it got there. It was a sweet bounce. It was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime type of a deal.”

    Indeed; in the entire history of the NFL, there have only been nine field goals of 60 yards or more.

  • Donald Driver Charms DWTS Audience

    Donald Driver Charms DWTS Audience

    Donald Driver, perhaps best known as a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, wowed audiences last night on the premiere of ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” and proved he has grace as well as muscle.

    The Super Bowl champion showed off his raw energy on the dance floor, his athletic prowess an asset as he did the cha-cha with partner Peta Murgatroyd in a series of complicated spins and kicks. The routine earned the dance couple a standing ovation as well as high praise from the judges. Bruno Tonioli seemed impressed by Driver’s energy and concentration, although he did warn him to “refine it”. Carrie Ann Inaba loved his charisma and said, “You kicked that cha-cha booty!”

    His score of 21 out of 30 was met with boos by the audience, who were obviously as charmed as Carrie Ann by the routine.

    “Just 31 minutes into the season,” said host Tom Bergeron. “I think that’s a record for starting an ugly mob.”

    Driver tweeted about his experience after the show:

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    Donald Driver    Oh my God! It was a amazing night! #DWTS was on fire. I want to thank everyone for tonight. Love u packer nation and @PetaMurgatroyd .(image) 8 hours ago via Echofon ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Donald Driver    @PetaMurgatroyd thank u for u leadership, motivation, determination today. Truly something special. Thanks(image) 5 hours ago via Echofon ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto