Today is officially the first day of summer and is the longest day of the year. Today is also the start of the Packers mandatory minicamp.

An old Green Bay TV series, The Vince Lombardi Show, is factoring into the play, Lombardi, scheduled to open Oct. 21 on Broadway.

Green Bay Packers rookie James Starks set a University of Buffalo career record with 3,140 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns without playing a single down of his senior season.

If last week is any indication, Mark Murphy, the president of the Packers, will be one of the key voices NFL fans will be hearing from in public as the collective bargaining talks between the NFL players union and the owners wends its way to agreement or impasse.

The Journal Sentinel's Packers Blog (www.jsonline.com/blogs/packers) has been judged as the best sports blog by Editor & Publisher, whose annual "EPpys" are the premier awards for media-affiliated Web sites and blogs across North America.

Charging full price for NFL preseason tickets is the biggest rip-off in professional sports. Finally, the league is trying to do something about it.

With respect to a marriage, 50 years is an impressive milestone in this day and age. There is an expectation when milestone anniversaries come along that the celebration must be special, and it should be.

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Aug. 7 Event to Benefit Wendy's Wonderful Kids Program; General Ticket Sales Begin June 25

The Green Bay Packers on Saturday reminded interested parties that group ticket orders for 'Packers Family Night, Presented by Bellin Health,' are due Monday, June 21.

The group ticket program (minimum of 50 tickets) application form is available online here, in person at the Packers ticket office or can be requested to be faxed by calling 920/569-7501. Group ticket orders are restricted to approved groups and organizations, and are to be used for the sole purpose of accommodating a group or organizational outing. Resale is prohibited.

Space is limited for group orders. If the total number of tickets requested by groups exceeds the number of seats..

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will have a lot to talk about when he attends the Green Bay Packers annual meeting next month.

Quarterback Graham Harrell received a vote of confidence from the Packers on Friday as four players were released, including rookie quarterback Noah Shepard.

Roger Goodell will be attending the Green Bay Packers shareholders meeting this year. He might be there to reinforce the owners' position that they need a better deal from the union.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Graham Harrell received a vote of confidence from the organization Friday as four players were released, including quarterback Noah Shepard.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will have a lot to talk about when he attends the Green Bay Packers annual meeting next month.

The Packers have released cornerback Trevor Ford, safety Khalil Jones, linebacker Tim Knicky and quarterback Noah Shepard.

The Food Network looking for tailgaters to represent the Packers for a Tailgate Warriors showdown hosted by Guy Fieri in Seattle.

Sunday is Fathers Day, so the Pro Football Hall of Fame sent out a list of NFL fathers and sons earlier this week. Can you think of some Green Bay Packers whose dads played in the NFL Or some Packers whose sons played in the NFL There probably are more than you think. After all, the halls list had 183 sets of fathers and sons. Packers fathers and sons Elijah Pitts was a running back for the Packers from 1961 to 1969 and in 1971. His son, Ron Pitts, was a cornerback for the Packers from 1988 to 1990. Ron Pitts has since become a broadcaster, working occasional Packers games for Fox. Jim Flanigan played linebacker for the Packers from 1967 to 1970. His son, also named Jim Flanigan, played defensive tackle for the Packers in 2001. Packers dads Joe Francis, QB, 1958-59 (Ikaika Alama-Francis, DE, Lions, 2007-09 Dolphins, 2010) Ross Browner, DE, 1987 (Max Starks, T, Steelers, 2004-10) Hank Bullough, G, 1955, 1958 (Chuck Bullough, LB, Dolphins, 1993-94) Ted Fritsch, FB/LB, 1942-50 (Ted Fritsch Jr., C, Falcons, 1972-74 Redskins, 1975-79) Jim Gillette, HB, 1947 (Walker Gillette, WR, Chargers, 1970-71 Cardinals 1972-73 Giants 1974-76) Keith Jackson, TE, 1995-96 (Keith Jackson Jr., DT, Chargers, 2007) Terry Jones, DT, 1978-84 (Terry Jones Jr., TE, Ravens, 2002-05 49ers, 2005) Gary Knafelc, WR, 1954-62 (Greg Knafelc, QB, Saints, 1983) Bob Kowalkowski, G, 1977 (Scott Kowalkowski, LB, Eagles, 1991-92 Lions, 1994-2001) Jerry Kramer, G, 1958-68 (Jordan Kramer, LB, Titans, 2003-04) Ernie McMillan, T, 1975 (Erik McMillan, S, Jets, 1988-92 Eagles, 1993 Browns, 1993 Chiefs, 1993) Richard Moore, DT, 1969-70 (Brandon Moore, T, Patriots, 1993-95) George Sauer, B, 1935-37 (George Sauer, WR, Jets, 1965-70) Joe Skibinski, G, 1955-56 (John Skibinski, FB, Bears, 1978-81) David Whitehurst, QB, 1977-83 (Charlie Whitehurst, QB, Chargers, 2006-09 Seahawks, 2010) Howie Williams, DB, 1962-63 (Gardner Williams, DB, Lions, 1984) Packers sons Charlie Ane, C, 1981 (Charlie Ane, T/C, Lions, 1953-59) Matt Brock, DE, 1989-94 (Clyde Brock, T, Cowboys, 1962-63 49ers, 1963) Antione Cason, CB, 2010 (Wendell Cason, DB, Falcons, 1985-87) Santana Dotson, DT, 1996-2001 (Alphonse Dotson, DT, Chiefs, 1965 Dolphins, 1966 Raiders, 1968-70) Ken Gorgal, DB, 1956 (Alex Gorgal, FB, Rock Island Independents, 1923) Matt Hasselbeck, QB, 1999-2000 (Don Hasselbeck, TE, Patriots, 1977-85 Raiders, 1983 Vikings, 1984 Giants, 1985) Clay Matthews, LB, 2009-10 (Clay Matthews Jr., LB, Browns, 1978-93 Falcons, 1994-96) Dave McCloughan, DB, 1992 (Kent McCloughan, CB, Raiders, 1965-70) Eric Metcalf, HB/WR, 2002 (Terry Metcalf, HB/WR, Cardinals, 1973-77 Redskins, 1981) Rich Moran, G/C, 1985-93 (Jim Moran, DT, Giants, 1964-67) Kevin Smith, TE, 1996 (Charlie Smith, RB, Raiders, 1968-74 Chargers, 1975-76) Jeff Ash, jash@greenbaypressgazette.com

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will attend the Green Bay Packers annual shareholders meeting on July 29.