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Published April 06, 2009, 12:00 AM

Green Machine vs. Blue Thunder



  • High fives from both teams started the game.
  • Gary Poulin takes a shot as referee Tony DiSalvo watches.
  • Jason Rohde tries to take the ball down the court while guarded by Packer wide receiver James Jones.
  • Jake Allen, Packer wide receiver, makes one of many dunks throughout the game.
  • The Blue Thunder had a deep bench to work with.
  • James Jones dunked more than once.
  • Allen Barbre, Packer guard/tackle, was an imposing figure.
  • Gary Poulin tries a lay up while Jermichael Finley, tight end, watches.
  • James Jones selected kids from the bleachers to play.
  • Allen Barbre and Jake Allen smile as their new opponents, a crowd of kids, are chosen.
  • Kids offered the Packers a helping hand up.
  • When the kids took to the court, all the Packers were at least triple-covered.
  • All the Packers signed autographs at halftime.
  • Ruvell Martin, wide receiver, signed a sleeve.
  • All three autograph lines stretched nearly the length of the court. Most people were able to get through more than one line during halftime.
  • All the Packers smiled for one-on-one pictures.
  • This little guy was taught the proper form of a fist pound by the Packer players.
  • After a successful fist pound, he took a picture with Ruvell Martin.
  • Allen Barbre participated in a group hug.
  • Jake Allen picked the raffle winner as referee Lindsay Bruder held the box.
  • Allen Barbre lays a hand on the ball as Gary Poulin goes for up for a shot.
  • There were only a few free throws throughout the whole 40-minute game.
  • Steve Sanders and Allen Barbre watch the ball make its way to the basket.
  • Luke Fritsche shoots as Allen Barbre watches.
  • Mason Crosby, kicker, takes a shot.