Archive for December, 2008

Harris, Packers close 2008 season with a win

Al Harris led the Packers with eight tackles and added a pass deflection for good measure (despite a nasty cold), helping the Packers t0 a season-ending 31-21 victory over the Detroit Lions.
Watch and listen to Al’s post-game press conference here.

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Reaction: Jaguars 20, Packers 16

The Packers have lost three straight games by four points or less, including Sunday’s 20-16 defeat at the hands of Jacksonville.
Despite the fact the loss eliminated the team from playoff contention, Al Harris told the Green Bay media he’s not looking looking ahead next season:

Al: Everybody needs to be where they need to be. They [...]

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NFL Pro Bowl: Last day to vote!

Last year with your help, Al Harris made his first career NFL Pro Bowl appearance.
Despite suffering a career-threatening spleen injury early this season, Harris recovered more quickly than anyone thought possible, and he not only returned to the field, but he returned with a vengeance. The 11th year cornerback allowed just one pass completion for [...]

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Postgame video: Harris talks with Packers media

As usual, Al Harris made no excuses for the tough 24-21 loss the Packers suffered at the hands of the Texans Sunday. Check out some of the interaction he had with members of the media after today’s game:

“This was a very disappointing loss. Very disappointing. Um…this was disappointing. I’m pretty sure everyone in here feels [...]

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Happy 34th birthday, 3irty1

Al Harris’ 33rd year was a roller coaster ride. From a Pro Bowl berth to a contract extension to a return from a career-threatening injury, he’s experienced the highest highs and some of the lowest lows.
But through it all, Al Harris continued to be the great man is always has been, giving his all to [...]

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New Myspace page: You and Al should become friends

Fans – Al just launched his new Myspace page, and he’d love to have you join his army of friends.
And unlike some athlete Myspace pages, Al personally manages his friends list. So check out his new page, send him a friend request and be assured it’s Mr. Al Harris himself who is approving your request!

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Coming soon: Brand H skateboards

You already know Al Harris is one of the baddest men in the NFL. But did you know he’s also a skateboard junkie, and he’s starting his own skateboard company?
More details are coming soon, but we know this much: The company name is ‘Brand H’, and Al’s in the process of setting the foundation for [...]

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Operation Shutdown in full effect: 5 weeks, 1 completion, 10 yards

Some streaks in sports simply defy logic. We could use Al’s recently-broken streak of 175 consecutive appearances in an NFL game as an example. Who goes 10 years or so without missing a game in the NFL? It’s crazy to even think about.
Al took a tremendous amount of pride in that streak, but when it [...]

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Reaction: Carolina 35, Packers 31

Injuries have decimated the Packers secondary, and head coach Mike McCarthy decided to shuffle the deck a bit on Sunday with Atari Bibgy hurting.
The coaching staff moved Charles Woodson to safety, filling the spot vacated by an injured Bigby and joining Nick Collins. Nickel back Tramon Williams was promoted to a starting assignment at cornerback, [...]

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