MATT KENSETH AND ALL-WORLD RANKINGS

ESPN has a couple of cool things on their Packers page today, both should be of interest. First, although I'm not a NASCAR fan in any way, shape, or form, I admit that I root for Matt Kenseth, knowing he began his career in Wisconsin. I remember the only stock car race I've ever been to was in Wisconsin, I believe in Kaukauna at Wisconsin International Raceway. While I didn't get to see much racing (the race was rained out before the main event even started), my one memory from the experience was my since passed uncle Roger (rest in peace) wearing his Matt Kenseth hat and telling me how this was the track on which his career began. Ever since, I have rooted for the Cambridge (east of Madison) native.

Anyways, ESPN did a cool short entitled "My First Crush" in which they featured a few athletes and the teams which they first had a great passion for. Check out Kenseth's Lambeau Leap, or should I say leaps. Nonetheless, it's an interesting piece. I remember playing in backyard football games, and after scoring a touchdown I would I find the closest thing to jump up and onto and act as if I was doing the leap. Kenseth is the third featured athlete, after Olympian Natalie Coughlin.

Next, ESPN the Mag praises YOU Packer fans! In the "All-World Power Rankings", Packer Backers are ranked number one. They are "iconic: decades-long waiting list, the Lambeau Leap, cheeseheads. Tremendous stuff." Check it out. It's a tribute to the dedication, love, and loyalty that all fans, throughout the state of Wisconsin and beyond, have for the green and gold. Congratulations.