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LB A.J. Hawk (2x All-American, Lombardi Trophy, National Champion, Super Bowl Champion)

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I agree that the number '50' hasn't seemed entirely natural to me to this point. Nevertheless, I expect that within five to ten seconds of seeing him on the field in the green and gold, I will abandon that little quirk and just enjoy watching him bust heads.

For the record, I had hoped he would take a number in the 90s--Bryce Paup style.
 
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Ohio Steeler said:
the foot locker at westland mall has his Green Bay jersey for sale, they just got them in.
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That is weird. I was under the impression that teams couldn't sell official merchandise until after the player had signed his contract. Which is why every pro--shop says 'product will ship out 2 weeks after the rookie has signed his contract, this is simply a pre-order'
 
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NJ-Buckeye said:
What's the chances that the Packer fans are completely enamored... Deety's clips has Hawk saying he can't wait to get into his new house up there because he plans on spending his entire career with the Packers...
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all the fellow Packer fans that I know are ecstatic with Hawk. If his popularity continues the way it has been since the draft he will be the face of the Packers when Favre is gone and for years to follow. Of course it's all dependent on his on field performance which everyone is very optimistic about.
 
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Hawk Lands In Green Bay

by Roger Anderson, Packers.com
posted 05/06/2006

A.J. Hawk

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But flying back to Columbus for graduation

A.J. Hawk plans to stay in Green Bay for a long time, his entire career in fact. But first thing's first: College graduation.

"I'll definitely be on the phone with some guys and the coaches to make sure I know what I missed," Hawk said about missing the team's second mini-camp in two weeks and the first six days of organized team activities in order to attend school at Ohio State and finish his last exam June 9. "I need to get a good base and a good feel for the defense."

As advertised, the fifth pick in April's draft has had a flair about him on the practice field, flying around on a first-team defense that ranked seventh in the NFL a year ago.

"I want to get a good feel for the defense and make sure I feel comfortable so I can run around and just play and not be thinking out there," Hawk said of his first experiences as a Packer. "All the rookies have to get in their playbook and make sure we know what's going on."

Clearly committed to his studies in the classroom, Hawk also has showed a very strong work ethic, partaking in a post-practice weight-lifting session, followed by a linebacker film session during his first day on the job.

"I enjoy working out after practice," he said. "A couple of linebackers wanted to watch the practice film and we needed to. I definitely needed to watch my mistakes."

Hoping to learn from those mistakes this weekend, while watching and learning the defensive scheme from Columbus, Ohio, over the next month, Hawk is living with the anticipation of the day when he can return to Green Bay for the long term.

"When I get done with my last final June 9, I'll drive up here and be living up here for good."
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