Top Story Spotlight Polzin: Strike up the band, even after another bad football performance Jim Polzin Nov 3, 2025 Nov 3, 2025 Updated Feb 8, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — You have to feel bad for the members of the University of Wisconsin Band.kAm%96D6 A@@C 4@==686 <:5D 92G6 925 E@ D:E E9C@F89 2H7F= 7@@E32== 2?5 A=2J :? 7C@?E @7 8C@F49J 72?D 2== D62D@? 2E r2>A #2?52== $E25:F>[ 3FE $F?52J D9@F=5 92G6 AC@G:565 2 C6AC:6G6]k^AmkAmw6C6 H2D 2? @AA@CEF?:EJ 7@C E96:C 2??F2= A:=8C:>286 E@ @?6 @7 E96 DA@CE’D >6442D[ @? 2 A6C764E 72== 52J 7@C 7@@E32==[ ?@ =6DD] w6C6 H2D 2 492?46 E@ H2E49 2 E62> E92E — 2E =62DE H96? E96 52J 3682? — 925 6G6CJE9:?8 8@:?8 7@C :E]k^Am kAm{2>362F u:6=5 H2D ?62C=J 6>AEJ 3J E96 E:>6 E96 7:CDE ?@E6D 7@C E96 u:7E9 "F2CE6C 9:E E96 4C:DA 2:C 2E bi_g A]>] %96C6 H2D ?@ ;@J :? %:E=6E@H? 2E E92E >@>6?E[ ?@E 27E6C E96 vC66? q2J !24<6CD D6=7\56DECF4E65 @G6C 2?5 @G6C 6? 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Offense gets lowest marks in Packers’ loss to Panthers State Journal columnist Jim Polzin grades the Green Bay Packers’ performance in their 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Poll: How would you grade the Packers' performance vs. Panthers The Packers couldn't get much going on offense and fell to the Panthers at Lambeau Field. What did you make of Green Bay's efforts?
Where a key Packers offensive leader stands after leaving loss with injury The Green Bay offense suffered what appears to be a significant injury to a key contributor on Sunday. Here's the latest on the injury, and th…
Tickets on sale today for AC/DC at Camp Randall Stadium next summer The AC/DC show at Camp Randall will be Sunday, July 19 at 7 p.m.
Panthers' rushing attack proves deadly in handing Packers a home loss Rico Dowdle and Carolina came into Lambeau Field and bullied the Green Bay defense for a good portion of Sunday's road victory.
Packers provide injury update on key offensive leader Green Bay's budding star suffered a right knee injury in Sunday's game against Carolina after colliding with a teammate. Here's the latest aft…
Why it will take a team effort for Packers to overcome loss of key player While some players will be called on more than others after an offensive leader's season-ending injury, the reality is that overcoming the set…
3 concerns the Packers face in their matchup with Eagles Green Bay's run defense struggled in last week's loss to the Panthers. Here's what else the Packers need to look out for Monday night.
