Fleet Activities (FLEACT) honored Yokosuka on February 3 at meetings with National Football League (NFL) players from the Green Bay Packers and Phoenix Cardinals.Former Packers quarterback William Henderson, current Packers quarterback Brad Jones and defensive end/middle linebacker Gregory Van Roten and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel were all on hand to sit, sign autographs and take pictures with the linebacker. .”Each of us understands why we’re here,” Henderson said. “It sounds cliché, but we enjoy the safe borders of the United States.
We are here to celebrate the men and women of our armed forces. Thanks to Navy Entertainment, we were given the opportunity to share some moments that will hopefully distract our Sailors and Marines from the normal daily stress and boost morale, thank you.”
Players’ time at FLEACT Yokosuka was split. into the first quarter at the Officers Club and the second quarter at the CPO Club, halftime and Season 3 opening was held at Single Sailor Liberty Center in Fleet Gym and moved to Club Alliance and ended with Benny Decker in the 4th quarter. Theater”Before since we got here, we had a visit from Okinawa yesterday,” Cardinals Pro Bowl cornerback Justin Bethel said. “Coming to Japan is a great experience. So far we have been to parts of Tokyo like Harajuku, Roppongi etc. It was really cool and different, something special to see and be a part of.”
The players had the opportunity to share their experiences on and off the field and what it’s like to be an NFL player with service members and their families. Mariners asked the players to give your opinion on the players who are the most valuable at the caliber of players.”Aaron Rodgers is such a great guy,” Van Roten said. ”
He’s passionate and knows how to get the most out of his teammates. He’s just great leader with a presence in the locker room, but he’s also really down to earth and easy to get off the field..Each area had its own special mix to create the Super Bowl atmosphere. Food ranged from chicken wings and nachos to popcorn and sodas. Attendees also had the opportunity to wear Packer Super Bowl championship rings for a photo op and win various prizes.”Personally, I’ve been a Green Bay fan my whole life,” said USS George Washington (CVN 73) Airman Austin Wroblewski. Wroblewski was one of the autographed football winners.
“This is the first time I have the opportunity to interact with real players. It was fun and great to chat and take pictures. I send the ball home and my parents put it in my room next to all the other memorabilia.Some attendees thought it was an exciting opportunity to meet a player in Henderson who actually went and won a Super Bowl.”I think it’s an honor to come here and press this guy,” said quarterback Machineist Mate 3rd Class Allen Moe, who helped win Super Bowl XXXI against the New England Patriots and also saw Super Bowl XXXII against Denver . .
Broncos. “This is crazy to me…my parents are shocked to hear this. I have a cheesehead at home; I’ve been a packer fan my whole life.Super Bowl XLVIII was a game between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks played at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey and ended with the Seahawks In a 43-8 victory, Linebacker Malcolm Smith became the third quarterback in NFL history to win Super Bowl Most Valuable Player honors..
