The Tour’s last stop for a visit was in Green Bay at the Army National Guard Armory where the Packers expressed their gratitude for the Guard members’ service, which includes serving both Wisconsin and the country.
The players and the soldiers discussed what it’s like to be on a high performing team, comparing football and the armed services, and how teammates hold each other accountable so they can succeed as a team. Many of the intently listening soldiers at the armory nodded their heads in agreement as examples were shared.
A soldier asked the players about how they push through the difficult times that can come while training.
Davon House answered by sharing that he sets goals and then sticks to them.
“Whether it’s fourth-and-goal in football or 130 degrees outside on deployment, trust the process,” he said. “I love the process that goes in the training, even though I may not like the training at times.”
Clinton-Dix added an axiom he used: “Players who want to be good at a skill practice until they get the skill right. Great players practice until they can’t get the skill wrong.”
Additionally, the players all spoke about the fond memories they had of bonding with their teammates.
On a somewhat different topic, a soldier asked about how it feels to score a touchdown.
“It’s a great feeling to get to celebrate with your teammates,” Eddie Lacy said. “The Lambeau Leap is the coolest thing because you get to jump and celebrate with the fans. Sometimes they spill popcorn on you, sometimes they may spill beer on you, but scoring touchdowns is a lot of fun.”
In keeping with the miliary appreciation theme, the Tour members stopped for lunch at Mission BBQ in Ashwaubenon. The restaurant, with locations across the country, salutes the men and women heroes of the armed forces every day in how it serves its food.
After nearly 700 miles and overnights in Eau Claire, Superior, Ashland and Minocqua, the 17th edition of the Packers Tailgate Tour returned to Lambeau Field.
As the players and Mark Murphy exchanged goodbyes, they reflected on the journey, as well as the joy and advice they gave to Packers fans in northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s U.P.
Jones: “It was awesome to see all the support and love the Packers have throughout the state. I also enjoyed connecting with people who were fans of me. I know now that I have a lot of love coming from northern Wisconsin.
Jenkins: “Going to the high schools and talking to the kids was great. Just being able to put smiles on their…
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