The Scoop with Chris Havel

‘An offensive lineman in the draft, anyone?’

cbarto66 | March 1, 2021

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA It is the annual, pre-draft message that bears repeating, especially in 2021 GREEN BAY, Wis. – Today is Day 17 of the “J.J. Watt Watch.” It also is March 1, which means the NFL Draft is next month, and the Packers are that much closer to buttressing their …

Packers wait patiently on J.J. Watt’s decision

cbarto66 | February 22, 2021

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Meantime, Green Bay clears cap space by releasing veterans Wagner, Kirksey GREEN BAY, Wis. – Packers fans are pleased to oblige J.J. Watt’s humorous plea for patience while he chooses a new team and city – so long as Green Bay is the city and the Packers are …

Packers make sense as landing spot for Watt

cbarto66 | February 15, 2021

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Texans release ex-Badgers’ star Friday; Bakhtiari restructures to free cap space GREEN BAY, Wis. – The news of J.J. Watt’s release by the Houston Texans Friday warmed the hearts of Packers’ fans even as an Arctic freeze gripped Wisconsin. For the first time in days fans in the …

Packers favorites in NFC to win SB LVI

cbarto66 | February 8, 2021

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Las Vegas odds-makers install Chiefs, Packers as best bets to win it all in 2022 GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay has the NFL’s MVP quarterback, a head coach who deserves but doesn’t get any “Coach of the Year” buzz, and a new defensive coordinator and special teams’ …

Gutekunst, LaFleur are all in on Rodgers

cbarto66 | February 1, 2021

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA MVP quarterback the centerpiece of Packers’ plans for 2021 …and beyond? GREEN BAY, Wis. – It seems like the Packers face more unknowns than absolutes this offseason, but Aaron Rodgers’ role going into the 2021 NFL season and beyond isn’t among the mysteries. In their season-ending news conferences …

Bucs bounce Packers 31-26 in NFC title tilt

cbarto66 | January 25, 2021

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Green Bay’s turnovers, Tampa Bay’s 18-point lead too much to overcome GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Packers’ season ended with a thud Sunday, the finality of it as jarring as a Devin White hit to the helmet. The culprit wasn’t merely Tom Brady’s greatness, or Tampa Bay’s swarming …

Packers host Brady, Bucs in NFC title tilt

cbarto66 | January 18, 2021

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Green Bay’s well-oiled offense too slick for touted Rams’ defense in 32-18 win GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Donald wept. The Packers brought the NFL’s toughest man to tears in the closing seconds of Green Bay’s 32-18 victory over Donald’s Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional playoffs …

Packers host Rams in NFC Divisional game

cbarto66 | January 11, 2021

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Sixth-seeded L.A. upsets Seattle, 30-20, to earn 3:35 p.m. Saturday showdown GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Packers’ Davante Adams had 18 touchdown catches in a record-breaking season. The Los Angeles Rams’ top-ranked defense allowed just 17 touchdown passes all year. So what gives Saturday when the Rams (11-6) …

Packers thwart Bears, earn NFC’s top seed

cbarto66 | January 4, 2021

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Rodgers throws for four touchdowns in Green Bay’s 35-16 win at Soldier Field GREEN BAY, Wis. – When the regular-season finale’s moment of truth arrived Sunday at Soldier Field, the Packers embraced it and owned it. That’s what championship teams do. It’s what the Packers did in a …

Packers’ team effort tames Titans, 40-14

cbarto66 | December 28, 2020

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Green Bay’s defense forces two picks, holds Henry under a hundred yards GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Rodgers spent Sunday afternoon kicking back on his couch and checking his phone for updates. Surely, the Packers’ quarterback was doing a little Rams-Seahawks scoreboard watching, right? Well, not exactly. In …

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-Beverley Moore, Lancaster

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-Frank Chavez, Sacramento

"My accommodations at the Best Western Midway were excellent. I was picked up at the airport and returned promptly. No problems at all. Your representative at the hotel on game day was very pleasant and helpful. The tailgate party was super, great food, great drinks and lots of fun. Obviously, Lambeau Field and the game itself was great. I will continue to use Event USA in the future, and I will definitely tell anyone who I come across to give you a call. One last thing, the hospitality I experienced in Green Bay was incredible. I have traveled to many places, and I don’t think there are more friendly people than the people of Green Bay. Thank you again and see you next year!"

-David Anastas, Worchester

"My wife and I booked the tour to Tampa. The trip was so well organized from start to finish. It started with the people in the office with their friendly help over the phone, to receiving the tickets in the mail, and meeting the tour guides with their upbeat personalities. Signs guided us in the airport and information was posted in our motel lobbies to keep us posted. Your people had everything in order. Talk about organization, you had it. Event USA made this a most memorable trip. Thanks for all involved."

-Dick Koerner, Neenah

"I wish to convey my sincere thanks and gratitude for providing my husband and I with, what he refers to as the greatest experience of my life, apart from my wedding day."

-Lara and Matt Appleton, Thornhill, Ontario

"Thanks for all your help, the great tickets and service, and the chance to help me make one of my son’s dreams come true, seeing the Packers playing at home in Lambeau Field."

-Sam Jones, Sedalia

"I just want to thank you for the wonderful job your staff did last weekend for the Packers vs. Lions game. This was our first time utilizing your program and we were not disappointed at all. In fact, we can’t wait to schedule and event for next season’s games. From my first experience with your staff placing my order until the very end at checkout of the hotel, everything was perfect. You truly out-do yourselves to please everyone. Thanks again for making our stay in Green Bay one of the best."

-Kim Ewing and Bruce DeMaine, Ann Arbor

"Thanks so much for the best weekend ever! You not only got us in all the Magazines, TV, WWW pages and even the big screen at Lambeau Field, but Disney World on the side? Nice job – You and your family are top notch – we were on the best tour for the Super Bowl! Seeing the Green Bay Packers win back the Lombardi Trophy was a life long dream of this Packer fan, and you all were so dedicated to the job of taking care of us that, like the Packers, we were a winning team! Keep me on your list."

-William D Lorge, Representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly

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