Packers Alumni Spotlight: Brady Poppinga

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers linebacker Brady Poppinga to reminisce on the coldest game he ever played in (0:53), being a "Swiss army knife" on defense through college (4:35) and playing in the "Snow globe" 2007 divisional playoff matchup against the Seahawks (8:13).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers linebacker Sam Barrington to talk about wanting to make an early impact in Green Bay (0:34), playing on a team loaded with talent in 2014 (4:24), and his perspective of playing against the Seattle Seahawks in the 2014 NFC Championship (7:35).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers running back Vince Workman to share his role in the infamous 1989 "Instant Replay" game against the Bears (1:00), being a part of Mike Holmgren's first Packers squad (4:20), and his return to Titletown as a scout (7:48).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers linebacker Tim Harris to discuss the defense of the 1989 team (0:23) and how his play style flourished under Forrest Gregg (3:33).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers LB Nick Perry to reminisce on his choice to attend USC (0:14), playing through injuries (2:09), and the Packers impressive 2014 campaign (3:24).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Chad Clifton to discuss the bonds he had in his position group (0:35), the magical 2010 season (3:53) and comparing Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers (4:41).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers cornerback Ken Ellis to talk about his swap from offense to defense (:37), the 1972 team's playoff run (2:50), and having the longest return of a blocked field goal in team history (4:20).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers guard/tackle Tony Moll to reminisce on him being a starter in his rookie season (0:23), talking about the 2007 season (2:04), and what it was like playing with Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers (5:03).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers linebacker Erik Walden to reminisce about being signed as a free agent by Green Bay (:58), talking about his relationship with Kevin Greene (1:31) and the end of the 2010 season (2:42).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley to talk about his breakout game from the '09 season (2:02), how Mike McCarthy led the Packers to Super Bowl XLV (5:50), and his relationship with Aaron Rodgers (7:14).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Javon Walker to discuss his time in Green Bay (0:40), some memorable playoff performances (4:25) and his NFL career (10:30).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers linebacker Jayrone Elliott to talk about the inspirational coaches in his life (0:26), what he learned from Clay Matthews (3:53) and the memorable 2014 season (5:32).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers guard Ron Hallstrom to recount playing with strong offenses in the 1980s (1:35), playing through a dark Monday Night Football matchup as the strike began (4:45), and what it was like to see the transition from Bart Starr to Mike Holmgren (10:03).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lee Ivery to reminisce on his upbringing (0:30), getting moved around the backfield in college/pros (3:13), and how head coach Bart Starr helped him overcome drug addiction (9:35).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Brett Swain to reminisce on making friends for life (0:21), playing with Aaron Rodgers (2:00), and how he's using his past experiences to help kids focus on staying mentally healthy (7:48).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers linebacker Mike Neal to reminisce on bouncing from basketball to football (1:24), learning how to be a pro (5:20), and feeling at home in Green Bay (8:08).

Wayne Larivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers linebacker Frank Zombo to highlight his three years in Green Bay starting as an undrafted free agent (0:36), which included a sack in Super Bowl XLV (5:41), and support from Hall of Fame-caliber coaches (7:03).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers defensive lineman C.J. Wilson to reminisce on the winning atmosphere in Green Bay (1:26), his impromptu piano playing while preparing for the Super Bowl (2:55), and how he applies his NFL experience to life after football (9:00).

Wayne Larivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Evan Smith to talk through his journey from Seattle to substitute teaching (5:50), to becoming a Super Bowl champion in the 2010 season (11:10), and eventually settling down in Green Bay (12:20).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers defensive end Johnny Jolly to talk about starting in his second year with the team (:42), the pieces in place and the buildup to the 2010 Super Bowl team (1:28), and overcoming addiction to return to the league in 2013 (5:24).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers safety Mike Prior to talk about the free agency process (2:12), the bounce back of the '96 team and win streak from Week 13 on (5:43), and his performance in Super Bowl XXXI (9:11).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers safety Charlie Peprah to talk about his family's ties to Ghana (:26), the 2010 Super Bowl season and the depth of the defense (3:33), and his relationship working as a scout with the late Ted Thompson (7:10).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn to reminisce on his first start against Tom Brady (1:19), setting a Packers single-game touchdown record (6:19), and returning to the team to engineer one of the biggest comebacks in franchise history (10:59).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams to reflect on Charles Woodson's teachings (4:04), the postseason journey leading to Super Bowl XLV (8:44), and the important impact Williams' wife had on his 15-year NFL career (15:01).

Wayne Larrivee sits down with former Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Montgomery to reflect on playing for Mike McCarthy and Mike Sherman (3:15), coming back against Seattle in blizzard conditions in '07 (5:30), and his takeaways from football that translate to everyday life (8:23).