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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1997

Page

35

Packers Favored to Win Super Bowl Despite Trash-Free Hype

The Green Bay Packers enter next week's Super Bowl as favorites after a dominant season. The Patriots, led by Drew Bledsoe, contrast with Brett Favre as MVP front runner. The article praises Packers restraint, notes their storied history, and mentions expansion team dynamics from Jacksonville and Carolina. Formation Inc plans a Cheesehead Hat caravan to New Orleans with a 20-foot World’s Largest Cheesehead reveal.

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Packers fever grips Green Bay ahead of Super Bowl

In Green Bay the Packers spirit pervades daily life from diners to porch lights. Fans anticipate the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots as civic pride soars and the team history colors a town of 100000 with strong public ownership and a loyal, ticketed following.

Gannon Lambeau Field Packers The Wisconsin Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Janesville Packer Fred Angermann

Patriots Versus Packers in Superdome Showdown

Preview of the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers meeting at the Superdome in New Orleans with a 5 18 p m kickoff on January 26. Packers favored by 14 with a 48000 prize to winner and 29000 to loser. Tickets listed at 275.

New England Patriots Green Bay Packers Superdome New Orleans

AFC Dominance Streak Tumbles in Super Bowl Plight

NFC stars shine as the NFC wins 12 straight Super Bowls, while the AFC struggles. Quotes from Bill Parcells note the shift and the constant turnover. Cowboys legends and NFC dynasties highlight the era with Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin cited among the overpowering offenses.

Parcells Future Sparks NFL Coaching Speculation

In New Orleans AP report, Bill Parcells, a New Jersey native, may become a free agent coach after a Super Bowl assignment. He cites Patriots roots but signs of continuing coaching interest appear. Jets have held off on interviews. Giants Stadium could lure him with a reported $3 million annual offer.

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1997 NFL Opponents Schedule Overview

The 1997 NFL opponents list follows from the 1996 final standings. Regions include East Central and West with each team shown home and away opponents such as Buffalo Indianapolis Miami New York Jets Green Bay Chicago Denver Dallas Philadelphia Seattle and others across conferences and divisions.

New England Buffalo Indianapolis Miami New York Jets Pittsburgh San Diego Green Bay Chicago Denver Jacksonville Minnesota Tampa Bay Detroit Kansas City Houston Cincinnati Seattle Oakland Baltimore Dallas Washington Kansas Philadelphia Arizona New York Giants Carolina St. Louis San Francisco Atlanta New Orleans Angel Houston

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