Doug Russell

Dec 27, 2023 | 973thegame.iheart.com | Doug Russell

Note: The following article was written by Doug Russell for Inside Wisconsin Sports Magazine for their August 2010 issueAn Improbable Lifelong AllianceIt can be said without serious argument that Bud Selig and Herb Kohl are the two most powerful people in Wisconsin sports history. Improbably, they’ve also been the closest of friends their entire lives. How is it possible that two kids from Milwaukee’s west side could grow so powerful without growing apart?

Nov 19, 2023 | 973thegame.iheart.com | Doug Russell

GREEN BAY – The growth and development of Jordan Love as a reliable starting NFL quarterback took another step forward here Sunday. Love went 27-40 passing for 322 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. But much more importantly, he led his team to a pair of touchdowns late in the third and then fourth quarter to complete the come-from-behind victory, 23-20 at Lambeau Field over the visiting Los Angeles Chargers.

Nov 12, 2023 | 973thegame.iheart.com | Doug Russell

Through more than 56 minutes on Sunday, the Packers showed perseverance, maturity, playmaking ability, and mostly sound fundamentals. The last four minutes were more challenging. The record books will confirm that Green Bay lost its fifth game in their last six played Sunday at Pittsburgh, 23-19. What the final score will not indicate are the strides made by a young team trying to find their way in an unforgiving NFL.

Oct 22, 2023 | wiba.iheart.com | Doug Russell

The Green Bay Packers season still has 11 games left. But opportunities to get wins against seemingly inferior opponents is running short. Sunday, Green Bay’s defense held Denver to just one touchdown and four field goals but faltered early and late offensively in losing at Empower Field at Mile High 19-17. “Obviously, extremely disappointed,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur told reporters after the game. “We just keeping digging ourselves in a hole. Give credit to Denver.

Oct 9, 2023 | wiba.iheart.com | Doug Russell

The Green Bay Packers were without their top playmaker on offense after Aaron Jones was ruled out because of the nagging hamstring injury that has affected him since the season’s opening game in Chicago. Green Bay could have used him, with their offense stuck in neutral throughout their 17-13 loss to the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. First year starting quarterback Jordan Love struggled, going just 16 of 30 for 182 yards and the three interceptions.