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With a convincing 48-10 victory against the Seattle Seahawks, the Green Bay Packers clinched a NFC Playoff berth at Lambeau Field.

The Packers return to the playoffs after a 1 year absence and will either face the Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys or even possibly the Minnesota Vikings the weekend of January 9th.

Lammi Sports Management client and Green Bay Packers Running Backs Coach Edgar Bennett was recently featured in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article discussing how he gets the Packers rushing attack in shape during the season.

Chicago Huddle Host Desmond Clark kicks off his Million Dollar March

The Million Dollar March is charitable campaign running through all of 2010 in hopes of having 50,000 people donate $20 each to reach a goal of $1,000,000. Monies raised will benefit Desmond's 88Wayz Youth Foundation. The 88 Wayz Youth Foundation is committed to enhancing the educational, spiritual, physical, mental, political, social, and community growth of today's youth; while assisting these youth in realizing their dreams and reaching their full potential by mentoring, motivating, and developing the confidence needed to achieve and become productive adults.

For more information on Desmond's 88 Wayz Youth Foundation, visit www.88Wayz.com

Donald Driver notched his 50th career touchdown with an 8-yard touchdown catch in the first Monday Night Football game played at Lambeau Field in December. The touchdown that gave Green Bay a 17-0 halftime lead, made Driver the ninth player in Packers history to hit that mark.

Driver's next touchdown catch will move him into a tie for fourth place in all-time in Packers history.

Donald Driver will be appearing at various retail locations across Wisconsin, signing copies of his new children's book, Quickie Handles A Loss.

Lammi Sports Management client Rick Majerus was recently featured in a Chicago Sun Times article regarding his experience building up the basketball program at Saint Louis University.

In his third season at Saint Louis, Majerus is assembling a quality program with the youngest scholarship team in Division I basketball.

Donald Driver celebrated his Thanksgiving with a 34-12 victory over the Detroit Lions. Donald finished the day with 7 catches for 142 yards and a touchdown, earning him the "Galloping Gobbler Award" that the FOX Sports broadcast team annually presents to the Thanksgiving player of the game.

With his strong performance on Thanksgiving, Donald ranks 3rd in the NFC in receiving yards (845) and on pace for yet another 1,000 yard receiving season. Donald also broke the Packers' franchise record for season with 50 receptions or more. With his 7 receptions against the Lions, Donald now has 8 seasons of 50+ receptions.

Super Bowl Champion Santana Dotson spoke to small business owners and entrepreneurs of Fond du lac & Oshkosh on Tuesday November 17, 2009. Santana's speech focused on what it takes to build a strong team, drawing on his years of success as both a champion football player and successful business person.

Packer fans everywhere can add a new piece to their Packer collection in time for the holidays with the Donald Driver Record Breaking Canvas. This 22" x 28" stretch canvas piece commemorates Donald's 596th reception as a Green Bay Packer, as he became the all-time receptions leader in franchise history. Donald has autographed this piece with a special "GBP All-Time Rec. - 596" inscription and features three memorable moments from his record breaking day. Fans can purchase this autographed piece on DonaldDonald80.com or by calling 414.727.3603.

Donald Driver and James Jones both found the end zone against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, combining for 8 catches for 174 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jones has caught a touchdown in 3 of his last 4 games, while Driver is third in the NFC with 613 receiving yards and leads the NFL in catches over 20 yards.

Packer fans can now purchase a Donald Driver Fathead for the special Packer fan in their life. Fatheads are life-size wall graphics that you can put on any smooth surface. They are reusable and are easy to apply. Donald's Fathead will be available along with many other memorabilia on DonaldDriver80.com

NFL Pro Bowl voting is now open, so be sure to fill out your ballot today to vote your favorite players into this years annual NFC vs. AFC game. The Pro Bowl moves to the mainland this year, as Miami is the hosting city. Vote for Inside the Huddle host, 3-time Pro Bowl Receiver Donald Driver and Chicago Huddle hosts fullback Jason McKie and defensive tackle Anthony Adams.

Lammi Sports Management exclusive client Donald Driver was featured in on the front page of the USA Today after becoming the Green Bay Packers all-time leader in receptions and before the Packers upcoming game with division rival, Minnesota Vikings.

John McClain of the Houston Chronicle recently wrote a feature article on Lammi Sports Management exclusive client Donald Driver. The article was titled "Drive to give back has made Driver a hero". McClain touches on Driver's younger years growing up living in and out of a U-Haul and his journey from Milby High School, to becoming an NFL Pro Bowl Receiver to giving back to the community.

On the Packers' second possession in the first quarter, Donald Driver set the all time reception mark in Green Bay Packers history with 596 catches, surpassing Packer Legend Sterling Sharpe. With 7 receptions and 107 yards, Donald led the Packers offense in route to a 26-0 win over the Detroit Lions.

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter was recently asked by a Twitter follower, what NFL players he respects the most. His response:

Adam_Schefter Peyton Manning, Ray Lewis...Donald Driver, M. Hasselbeck.

While Donald Driver is now only 15 receptions from breaking Sterling Sharpe's all time Packers' franchise record with 595 receptions, Driver passed another Green Bay receiving milestone. Donald's 14-yard reception on Green Bay’s second drive in the season opener made him the third Packer with 8,000 yards receiving, joining James Lofton and Sterling Sharpe.

Driver started the season needing just 19 receptions to break Sharpe's record and with 4 receptions in the Packers 2009 season opening victory, Donald remains 15 away from achieving yet another Packer record.

The Green Bay Press Gazette recently featured an article on Lammi Sports Management exclusive client James Jones. After a injury filled sophomore season, Jones is showing the Packers coaching staff and fans that he's a force to be reckoned with once again this season, with a strong showing early in training camp.

Only 44 days last until the kickoff of Lammi Sports Management Bears themed TV show, Chicago Huddle. Bears media and fans seem to be optimistic about this upcoming season. David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune breaks down the upcoming Bears season. Click Here

Donald Driver recently hosted his 7th Annual Wisconsin Golf Classic at the Bog just outside of Milwaukee. A full field of players, enjoyed 18 holes of challenging golf, dinner and a live auction that all supported the Donald Driver Foundation. The team of Mike Stefan, Kieth Burg, Scott Doro and Tom Beaudry were this year's champions, posting a score of 60 (12-under). Congratulations to them and a thank you to all who came out to support the Donald Driver Foundation.

A crowd of 4,580 was on hand to support the Donald Driver Foundation as well as watch their favorite Packer players play in the annual Donald Driver Softball Game. As always, the game pitted the Packers' Offense against the Packers' Defense, ending in a 35-35 “tie”.

The Donald Driver Foundation also made check presentations to Goodwill Industries and Special Olympics Wisconsin. “When you have a cause that touches your heart, then you go out there and you try to do everything in your power to make sure it’s successful,” said game host Donald Driver.

Did you Know? Green Bay's Donald Driver and Reggie Wayne are the only players heading into 2009 with five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.

The Green Bay Packers players participating in the second Donald Driver Charity Softball game at Time Warner Cable Field on Sunday, June 14 are set to play ball. But, there is one opening on the roster yet to be filled.

Driver and his wife Bettina will lead the offense in the game. Much of the receiver corps will be on hand. Ruvell Martin, Greg Jennings, Donald Lee, and Jermichael Finley make the offense a deep threat in the game. Trying to stop the offense will be defensive players such as Charles Woodson, Al Harris, Nick Collins, AJ Hawk, Aaron Kampman, and Nick Barnett. Kicker Mason Crosby finds a home on the defensive roster, too.

There is one more roster position on the offense it is the opportunity of a lifetime for fans. The roster spot is up for bid in an eBay Auction. The winning bidder will also receive two complimentary tickets to the game for their guests, as well as two VIP wristbands to allow access into the VIP Lounge before the game. The winning bidder is responsible for their own transportation to the event. Payment is by PayPal only, and must be made by Friday, June 11th at 3 pm (central).

All of the proceeds from this auction go to the Donald Driver Foundation, which aims to help various service projects and social activities. Over the past six years, the Donald Driver Foundation has helped families in need in Green Bay, Milwaukee, throughout Wisconsin and in Houston, TX.

Donald Driver recently visited Slinger Elementary School as part of the Goodwill Pack'er Up Donation Challenge. Slinger Elementary collected an area-best total of 27,695 items for the contest, winning them a visit from their favorite Packer player. Donald spent time with the students, their families and faculty as well as read his children's book Quickie Makes the Team.

Check out Donald Driver's Children's Book Reading on Time Warner Channel 1111, Wisconsin on Demand. You can find the reading under the Read To Me link.

Donald Driver made an appearance at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's KidsFest and Baby Expo. Donald participated in an exclusive book reading of his recent childrens book Quickie makes the team to parents and children of all ages. After the reading, Donald spent time with the kids, signing copies of his childrens book for those who attended.

If you missed Donald at KidsFest, you can still get autographed copies of his children's book at his official website, www.DonaldDriver80.com

James Jones spent the afternoon with high school student from Gilmanton High School. The school was one of the winners of the 2008 Blood Center of Wisconsin High School Blood Drive. James not only talked about playing for the Packers he also stressed the importance of continuing to give back to the community.

Members of the Lammi Sports Management team were recently featured in local sports marketing events. Vice President Dan Cary was a recent guest speaker for the Marquette University chapter of PRSSA. Dan talked about the impact of public relations within the sports arena. Topics included how to best position athletes and events in a positive light as well as how to draw attention to all the good that today's athletes do in the community. Dan is a 1997 graduate of Marquette University's College of Communications.

Dan and Lammi Sports Management colleague Nate Reilly also served on a sports marketing panel of experts for Ad 2 Milwaukee's Sports Marketing Event. They were joined by Brewers Vice President of Corporate Marketing Tom Hecht, Brewers Marketing Promotions Manager Caitlin Moyer and Marquette University Associate Athletic Director of Marketing and Sales, Craig Pintens. Topics discussed were the path to a career in sports, how the recent economy has challenged the sports marketing world as well as how the Milwaukee market compares to other markets across the country.

Donald Driver was recently featured on the front cover of Metroparent magazine. In the feature article, Donald shares his rough childhood experiences as well as his road to success. He discusses the hardwork it took to get where he is today and the role that his family plays in his life. Donald and wife Betina also give readers insight on how they raise their two children Cristian and Christian.

The article also promotes Donald's KIDSfest and Baby Expo appearance on April 18th at the Wisconsin Exposition Center in Milwaukee, reading his new children’s book, Quickie Makes the Team. Inspired by the bedtime stories he told his children, Donald encourages all children to be whatever they want to be. To see a www.donalddriverfoundation.com

Donald Driver recently appeared at the Open House for Goodwill's Workforce Connection Center in Milwaukee. Donald joined Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to participate in the ribbon cutting for the new facility.

Goodwill's Workforce Connection Centers are designed to assist people within the community with self directed job search and employed related activities.

Donald Driver, along with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, are excited to announce the return of the Donald Driver Charity Softball Game to Time Warner Cable Field. In a press conference held, Driver announced the game will be played on Sunday, June 14th at Time Warner Cable Field, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in Appleton, WI .

The event will feature Donald Driver and members of the Green Bay Packers in a home run derby followed by the softball game matching the Packers offense against the Packers defense. Proceeds from the entertaining & high energy event will benefit the Donald Driver Foundation, whose mission is to help homeless families and address the issues concerning a lack of quality education in some communities.

Individual tickets will go on sale at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium on Friday, March 13th at 10am. Tickets will start at $10 per general admission grass seat, $20 per reserved seat and $30 per box seat. Fans will be able to purchase tickets at the Timber Rattlers box office, online at www.timberrattlers.com or by calling (920)733-4152. Sponsorships are available by contacting Lammi Sports Management at (414)727-3600.

Lammi Sports Management exclusive client, James Jones of the Green Bay Packers recently spent the day with University School students in Milwaukee. As a result of having the highest participation rate of any school that held a blood drive in November, USM students were rewarded with a visit from James. The group of Upper School students who ran the drive had lunch with Jones as he spoke about the importance of making a difference in the community and taking on leadership roles. Students had the opportunity to ask Jones questions about his career, his role on the Packers, and, of course, playing with Brett Favre. He then spoke to the entire Upper School at an assembly where he explained how he overcame growing up in homeless shelters to go on to play professional football. One lucky student even received some throwing tips from the football pro.