Author Archive for Brian Carriveau
Brian Carriveau is the editor of Maple Street Press Packers Annual magazine. He's also a writer for CheeseheadTV.com. He was the creator and managing editor of the Railbird Central blog from 2005-2010. Email: carriveau@uwalumni.com
Nelson Challenged to Race Again on Tailgate Tour
The Packers wide receiver took on a pair of boys at West Salem High School in Wisconsin on Wednesday.
Railbird Central Podcast: Tailgate Tour Week
Topics of discussion are Donald Driver, Jordy Nelson, Charlie Peprah and this week’s Tailgate Tour across Wisconsin.
Video: Reaction to George Koonce on Life After the NFL
George Koonce recently shared some revealing thoughts on how players cope after their NFL careers are over.
Video: Tailgate Tour Stops at Omro High School
WBAY in Green Bay shoots footage of the first stop on the 2012 Tailgate Tour.
Video: Coverage of Donald Driver on DWTS
The ABC affiliates in Green Bay and Milwaukee have every angle of Donald Driver’s performance on Dancing With The Stars covered.
5K Run at Lambeau Field Set for July 28
The annual 5K race will include a lap around the famed stadium’s field.
Lang Meets Local Middle School Students
Students at Valders Middle School will visit Lambeau Field today and be greeted by offensive lineman T.J. Lang.
Packers Daily Links: Donald Driver to Compete in DWTS Finals
Donald Driver avoided elimination for yet another week on Dancing With The Stars. That and more in today’s Daily Links…
Packers Calendar: Tailgate Tour Rolls into Madison
The Tailgate Tour bus will pull into Madison’s Alliant Energy Center from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening.
Gilbert Brown Hosts Youth Football Camp
The former Packers defensive tackle will hold a youth football camp in Oconomowoc from June 19 to 21.
Pawn Retailer Publicizes 2010 Super Bowl Ring
A pawn shop in Appleton is taking to social media to publicize their acquisition of Super Bowl ring the Packers received less than a year ago.
Tailgate Tour Stops at Omro High School
The fist stop on the 2012 Tailgate Tour was at Omro High School where the Packers met with students.
Packers Daily Links: Grievance Involving Hargrove on Wednesday
An arbitrator will hear the grievance the players’ union filed against the NFL regarding the Saints bounty program on Wednesday. That and more in today’s Daily Links…
Packers Calendar: Tailgate Tour Kicks Off in La Crosse
Packers Jordy Nelson, Mason Crosby and Charlie Peprah will stop in La Crosse on the first stop of the annual Tailgate Tour on Tuesday evening.
No Room Left for Grant Without Creating Space
The Packers are currently at their limit of 90 players on their offseason roster after signing five tryout players and cutting one on Monday.
Detmer Named to College Football HoF
The National Football Foundation announced the former Packers quarterback would be a 2012 member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
Search for Former Packer Called Off
Former Packers receiver Erik Affholter contacted his ex-wife and mother after going missing during a hike in southern California.
Packers Reportedly Sign Otis Merrill
Otis Merrill, a cornerback from Illinois State, has reportedly been signed by the Packers after a tryout this past weekend.
Railbird Central Podcast: Rookie Camp in Review
On today’s episode we discuss first-round draft choice Nick Perry playing left outside linebacker and its effect on Clay Matthews.
Play Catch with Brett Favre for Charity
Brett Favre is taking part in a charity auction for the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights.
Video: Rodgers Appears in Third Brewers Ad
Aaron Rodgers takes a phone call from “Coach Mike” in the third promo released by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Packers Daily Links: Packers Sign Grant Cook
According to the player’s own Twitter account, the Packers have signed the rookie offensive lineman from Arkansas. That and more in today’s Daily Links…
Packers Calendar: Driver Competes in DWTS Semifinals
Packers wide receiver Donald Driver will perform the Waltz and the Samba on tonight’s epsiode of Dancing With The Stars.
Packers Calendar: McCarthy Press Conference at 6 p.m.
The head coach of the Green Bay Packers will have his press conference streamed live on the team’s official website.
McMillian Signs Four-Year, $2.4 Million Contract
The Packers’ fourth-round draft choice reportedly received a signing bonus worth $300,584.
Packers Looking for Seasonal Employees
The Packers will be holding a job fair on Monday May 14 from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Lambeau Field Atrium.
Datko Signs with Packers
The Packers have reportedly signed seventh-round draft choice Andrew Datko, a left tackle from Florida State.
Video: Greg Jennings on Sportsfolio
Bloomberg TV has posted video of the interview with the Green Bay Packers wide receiver.
Nelson Makes NFLN’s Top 100 Players List
Jordy Nelson checks in at No. 80 on the list of the NFL Network’s Top 100 players in the NFL.
Packers Daily Links: Hargrove Disappointed Over Declaration Leak
The Packers defensive lineman told ESPN he was disappointed the NFL leaked his signed declaration. That and more in today’s Daily Links…
Packers Calendar: Welcoming Dinner for Rookies
The Packers will host rookies for a welcoming dinner on Thursday evening before orientation camp begins on Friday.



