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It's the old Vic but on a new site. This site is totally about the heart.
Why am I doing this? It's because my fingers missed the feel of the keyboard early on a fall morning with the smell of coffee on the way. I'm not surprised. I knew back in July when I retired I would do something like this. You don't do something for 45 years and then completely abandon it. I needed to be weened off the laptop. First, I needed to get a new site and the requisite equipment. I also got an LLC, so don't bother suing because this site has no assets. I'm doing this because I love football, especially the NFL, and because I love you. You, my loyal readers, made my retirement possible. I hope those of you who read my blog will feel my love for you and a sense of reward. The whole thing is being done on the cheap, of course. The LLC cost $135. The domain name cost $12. There will be no financial gain for me, unless you know of a way to assign a dollar value to joy. I don't. Joy is invaluable, especially at my age. So, after retiring from packers.com, I began laying the groundwork to this site, the launch of which was delayed by shoulder surgery in August. Yes, I am the world's unhealthiest man. This is the first I've been able to lift my left hand onto the keyboard. OK, here we go. You can expect commentary on all things football, pro and college. I'm not completely sure what you can expect because I'm gonna let it rip. My high school coach was fond of saying, "What are you saving it for, Ketchman, the prom?" My prom days are over. The column will appear every Monday following a Packers game. If the Packers play on Monday night, the column will appear on Tuesday; Thursday game, Friday morning. I'm kind of fired up about this because I already have some strong opinions I want to share with you. One of them, of course, is about this national anthem flap. I'm angry. So, I hope you'll join me on Friday for my thoughts on Thursday night's Bears-Packers game, and more.
Al
9/26/2017 05:46:03 pm
Great to have you back, Vic!!!
Jack
9/27/2017 12:42:02 pm
I agree with you Al; football season needs Vic, we need Vic, and it’s great that he needs us.
Jerry Kitzrow
2/24/2018 06:16:54 pm
Howdy again Vic!!! I know “that” you missed me!!! I can’t get over how the “Ask Vic” Packer website has changed... and NOT for the better!!! Mike’s OK... but, that may be least of the two evils. I’ll try to annoy you as before... I need to find a way to keep this site at the forefront of my daily perusing! Missed ya buddy!!! Hust sayin’...
Jim
9/26/2017 05:48:54 pm
Good luck with the new site! When are we going to straighten out this whole running back thin?
Edisto Packer
9/27/2017 12:34:19 pm
Vic: Its great to get the site up. Now others can hear your breakfast rants! Delightful! Now tell us the strongest opponent in the division after several games.
Randall
9/28/2017 10:20:15 am
This makes me happy, and I hope it makes you happy, as well. Your perspective has been sorely missed. Should be interesting to see how the readership from your various positions writing about the NFL blends together in this new venture. Best of luck! May it last exactly as long as you want it to!
Brae
9/28/2017 10:23:32 am
I'm so glad you are back, Vic.
TrapperMike
9/28/2017 10:34:57 am
Welcome back Vic. The boys are doing well at the insider, but missed your take on things, even if I don't always agree.
Jim
9/28/2017 10:59:17 am
Glad to see you back, Vic! I look forward to following you again
Craig
9/28/2017 11:05:08 am
Awesome! I can't wait!
Jen
9/28/2017 11:09:58 am
This makes me so happy!!
Luke
9/28/2017 11:13:02 am
Yay! Welcome back. It may be a game of replacement, but it's nice to think you may still have some MVP seasons ahead of you!
Hugh
9/28/2017 11:18:24 am
Vic, we were all thinking it last Sunday on the final drive of the fourth quarter and in overtime. "Just win Baby." I thank you for making that Al Davis quote a part of our lexicon. And, it's great to have you back!
Dick
9/28/2017 12:42:38 pm
Makes my day, Vic. The other two are doing a good job, but don't have the experience, pithy comments, and snarkiness you bring to the readers. Very glad to have you back, and here's to a long "retirement career ".
Squirrel
9/28/2017 12:59:39 pm
Hi Vic,
Aiken Robert
10/2/2017 01:34:18 pm
Upvote (1)
Gary
9/28/2017 01:00:48 pm
What a pleasant surprise. Welcome back Vic, I've thought of you often in recent months and look forward to your thoughts. This just made my day!
HA26
9/28/2017 01:06:50 pm
GO VIC GO!!!
Mike Kiedrowski
9/28/2017 01:07:12 pm
Glad you're back Vic, missed your rapier like wit! I take it you think help is not on the way concerning our tackle situation?
Keith
9/28/2017 01:07:57 pm
If this is real, thank you, Vic! Welcome back to the fray! The baloney stops now!
Shane54
9/28/2017 01:10:06 pm
Hi Vic. Hope this finds you well. We miss you. Generally. ; )
Mr. Bill
9/28/2017 01:13:37 pm
OK
Frank
9/28/2017 01:19:22 pm
Welcome back, you won't have to worry about pumping cold weather gas now so you can focus on football..
Mike
9/28/2017 01:21:59 pm
Yes!!! I knew it wasn't over! Vic, so glad you are around in some capacity. I'm interested to hear your perspective completely unfiltered. Will be back on Friday.
Jason Y
9/28/2017 01:41:44 pm
Missed ya Vic! Welcome back to the fray.
STLFCGo85
9/28/2017 02:08:15 pm
I'm angry, too, Vic. Very eager to read your take on the anthem baloney. And I don't mean baloney. Welcome back!
Trace
9/28/2017 02:16:23 pm
Marc A Thiessen of the Washington Post (twitter @marcthiessen) had an interesting column including a statement that the NFL "game operations manual" has a proviso that "all players must be on the sidelines for the National Anthem" and must "stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in left hand, and refrain from talking" or face discipline "such as fines, suspensions, and/or the forfeiture of draft choices." He pointed out that the league regularly fines players for dancing in the end zone but is ignoring the recent situation.
Elliott
9/28/2017 02:17:29 pm
Vic!
Still the Dan59
9/29/2017 11:33:44 am
He does not know what the "thing" is.
Keith
10/2/2017 04:04:01 pm
^^^^
Bill of Edisto
9/28/2017 02:17:36 pm
See you updated the picture...How about one from the Sea Cow?
Vindicarre
9/28/2017 02:22:19 pm
Vic!
Jimbeau
9/28/2017 02:38:43 pm
I leap for joy! Welcome "back", Vic, and I hope life is treating you well.
Canadian Mark
9/28/2017 02:56:00 pm
Attended my first game at Lambeau in over 23 years this past weekend Vic and according to my lovely bride, I spent almost 20 minutes staring up into the press box before the game started. I think I was willing you to be there. You've been missed.
George
9/28/2017 03:23:43 pm
From one curmudgeon to another; it's great to see you're back. I also am angered by the player protest. It's an affirmation of BLM, a very violent movement built on lies, misinformation and cherry-picked, very flawed statistics. It will take more than nice words from Rodgers to convince me it's all about "unity".
Jer
9/28/2017 03:39:54 pm
Sad that you believe that. However, let Vic explain what aspect he's mad about. I don't think you'll be pleased with his take if this is indeed actually him. Vic didn't seem to use so many commas.
Barb
9/28/2017 03:40:27 pm
Oh how I have missed you with my daily coffee. Welcome back!
Tyler
9/28/2017 04:04:08 pm
I just found out you're back, Vic. This just completely made my day!! Welcome back you ol' Codger!!
Jake
9/28/2017 04:43:48 pm
Welcome back Vic! Also kudos to you for not charging a subscription fee to read your musings like another recently retired Packers beat writer (hint: rhymes with Rob McFinn)
Keith From The Block
9/28/2017 05:16:01 pm
Now that the lovebugs are gone, you can finally concentrate on football. Great to have you and your opinions back!!!
Don
9/28/2017 05:17:52 pm
Vic instead of celebrating his retirement has reloaded.
M.
9/28/2017 07:04:20 pm
Welcome back, perspective and memories that make us rich. :-)
Jeff
9/28/2017 07:09:54 pm
This is not Vic. You are all being scammed
Jer
9/29/2017 09:58:27 am
I am getting the same feeling.
Still the Dan59
9/29/2017 11:35:27 am
Same as my feelings reading this person's column
Pack Mentality
9/29/2017 06:25:22 am
Thanks for reconnecting Vic. I look forward to reading your blog. I have a feeling it will have even a better edge to it than the old AV column.
Steve in CT
9/29/2017 10:15:57 am
Thanks for being our friend Vic, and for reminding us that we're all still in this together.
Mike Herth
9/29/2017 11:09:18 am
Surely you must understand that there are limits to free expression, particularly with regard to time and place, right?
Laura
9/29/2017 11:13:53 am
Vic, welcome back! You taught me so much about football.Your imparted knowledge helped me enjoy the game,and have another connecting point to my adult sons. Thank you!
Aiken Robert
10/2/2017 01:27:55 pm
it just feels like home.....
Michele Roberts
10/12/2017 10:58:45 am
Welcome back! I’m so glad you couldn’t stay away....we need you and have missed you!
Ross
10/27/2017 01:28:52 pm
No Margo? Someone needs to alert Margo from Bloomington!
Bill
10/29/2017 02:05:05 am
Couldn't have put it better myself, Welcome back Vic.
Greg Yoder
12/31/2017 10:55:00 pm
Great reading your writing again.
Jerry
1/3/2018 03:39:46 pm
Vic, do you think it’s time for Jim Harbaugh to go back to the NFL, if given the opportunity?
Paul C
2/23/2018 03:19:19 pm
Greetings from Jacksonville Vic.
Joe gnadt
2/25/2018 06:15:13 pm
Just found this site. Wonderful ,there hasn't been a week gone by I didn't wish you were back. I never missed reading your column on Packers.com. I Don't read it much now. Sometime will you ever do the column year round? Joe Comments are closed.
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