MAKING THE GRADE

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: January 4, 2001| Author: MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM | Copyright information

MAKING THE GRADE

After a slow start and despite inconsistency, the Packers showed promise by season's end

By MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

PACKER PLUS WRITER

Thursday, January 4, 2001

Green Bay Packer coach Mike Sherman had an up-and-down, promising first season. Some of the themes he preached early -- team unity, high-character individuals, hiring teachers for his staff -- sounded somewhat naive and downright old-fashioned for the NFL, but they worked.

The Pack...