Will Blackmon's Wedding!

Twenty-four year old Green Bay Packers cornerback Will Blackmon took the plunge in June 2009. He married Shauna Danielle, an up and coming singer who originally was part of a group but is now going solo. Though their wedding photos haven't been published, I managed to rustle up an old Halloween picture of the couple when Shauna posed as Cleopatra and Will was King Tut.

I really hope they didn't don the same garb for their June nuptials though that would make for one crazy wedding day! The Green Bay Packers have been home to Will Blackmon for a few years, but Will Blackmon and Shauna are making their home in Los Angeles, California. That's the perfect spot for an aspiring recording artist and her pro athlete husband I suppose. In addition, Will Blackmon is starting his own clothing line called Dirty Couture.

I wonder if Shauna will get the hook-up for some Green Bay Packers tickets at Lambeau Field or if she refuses to tough out the weather. This couple is so interesting I can't wait to see what they're up to next!

Aaron Rodgers Stylin' Hair

Ok. We need to talk about Aaron Rodgers' hair.


My feelings are quite conflicted. This Green Bay Packers quarterback used to sport a mullet-esque style that can look either sultry or terribly outdated. In recent years he's cut it short, but I really hated that look. Check out his Green Bay Packers official bio to see what I mean. The bangs are better suited for a 4 year old girl. I'm just saying.

Should be bring the mullet back? (Cue Justin Timberlake sexyback music here.) I'm a product of my generation, which saw some hot long hair action in the likes of Scott Stapp from Creed...


...and Taylor Kitsch from Varsity Blues.


So I like long hair in that respect. But then again, Aaron Rodgers' is pushed back from his face and looks like a headband is fastening it back. It just might not be right for him.

How much does an NFL player care about their hair? I think a few guys get really into it and must chafe under the restriction of their helmets. Short hair might be more practical after all. Maybe Lambeau Field needs a hair consultant off the locker room to provide quick touch-ups before press interviews. I'm up for the job!

Daryn Colledge's Tats

I've seen some sweet tats in my day. Though I don't have one, I'm intrigued by those that get inked. And Green Bay Packers offensive guard Daryn Colledge has his fair share of detailed tattoos up and down both arms. Here's a look at the right one.

Yeah, I see Abe Lincoln on the tricep, too. I wonder what the story is behind that one. I give him points for geometric variety. We've got diamonds, diagonals, swirls, straight lines, and lots of interesting patterns. I wonder what his wife, Megan, thinks about all those pictures. I also wonder if he has any Green Bay Packers tats in the mix. He should! He has a bright future with the team and is a secure member of the Packers roster.

Maybe he should get a mock-up of Lambeau Field across his back. Why not?! If he gave me free Green Bay Packers tickets, I might be willing to get a #73 tattooed across my bicep.

Smile, Ryan Grant! Or Don't...

What's the deal with pro athletes lacking the ability to smile? After making an amazing dive catch in the outfield, a player will come up with the ball held triumphantly and lips forcibly pulled into either a scowl or neutral face. After a touchdown, a wide receiver might cross himself, spike the ball (gently), or even moon the crowd, but a smile? Forget it.

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant may be one of the best examples of this I-can't-smile-because-I'm-too-tough mentality. Here he is looking tough on a night out on the town.

I'm scared.

Here he is in a laid-back, friendly interview.

Yikes.

And here he is having the time of his life at a fan meet and greet.

Whoa, Ryan Grant. Tone down the enthusiasm.

I don't think he has to go around grinning all the time and he probably wants a stern game face during games, but a smile always softens a face and shows some approachability after the game. Can't he do that occasionally off Lambeau Field? If you're reading this, Ryan Grant, flash me a smile sometime and I'll post it here. I'm sure many Green Bay Packers fans would love to see it!

Workout fashion with Danny Lansanah

So let's do a fashion study of Danny Lansanah. Why not? I picked this photo because I think Danny Lansanah's fashion here is spot-on. We have a tighter fitting, sleeveless t-shirt to keep him cool while also giving fans like me something to see in his muscular arms! It isn't loose and baggy to get in the way and also accentuates his shape.

As far as the shorts, I think they're an appropriate length. We don't have the massive bagginess of XXXXXXXXL basketball pant-shorts and we don't have the nasty speedo-esque briefs of a cross country runner. Just a slight-above-the-kneecap pair in a tasteful navy blue.

Something else that draws me to this picture is Danny Lansanah's use of crisp white gloves. They look really sharp! Danny Lansanah may have picked them because they come in handy for his linebacker duties on the Green Bay Packers, but I pick them because they look intense! I might want to slip on a pair for my next jog.

I was a bit uncertain about the socks. Strike one--they're black socks. But, I think he pulls it off. Standard sock length back in my day was halfway up the calf. But I see that Danny Lansanah is sticking with the current times and keeping it low. Keeping it real. I like it.

Of course, the outfit could be improved if it were in Green Bay Packers green and yellow, but he sure earns points for coordinating with the blue mats at the bottom and in the background of the picture. I'm sure he tried that, right?

Lightbulb moment! Maybe pro-athletes would LIKE someone to coordinate their workout clothes?! Could I be hired for this? Official title: Personal Shopper for Training Clothes of all members of the Green Bay Packers roster. This could be a whole industry. Time to start researching!