Packers’ Barclay eager to get back into action

BY JEREMY REEVES
  • Don Barclay of the Packers signs photographs at Holy Rosary Sports Night on Sunday. ( SEAN KRAJACIC )
KENOSHA — Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Don Barclay was among the celebrity guests at Sunday’s Holy Rosary Sports Night.
Barclay made the team as a non-drafted free agent in 2012 and started 21 games at right tackle his first two seasons before suffering a season-ending tear of the ACL in his right knee last August.
A restricted free agent, he said he hopes to be back in Green Bay next season.
Here are a few topics Barclay addressed in an interview with the News:
— He didn’t offer a percentage of where he’s at in his recovery process or a timetable for his return to the field but simply stated his goal is to get his (injured) right leg as strong as his left leg. This was the first major knee injury of his career.
— Even if he and starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga both re-sign with Green Bay, Barclay said he’s not conceding anything. Before his knee injury, Barclay — who can play multiple positions on the line — was viewed as the unit’s “swing man” and top backup.
“Every year, I go into it and I’m trying to compete for a starting position. That’s my goal ... so that’s how I view it going into each year.”
— After recovering from surgery and starting his rehab, Barclay was allowed to return to the sideline for games about midseason. So he witnessed first-hand the Packers’ late collapse in their NFC Championship game loss at Seattle.
“I just think you’ve got to use it as motivation. I think you can go either up or down in that situation, and I believe the team is going to go up,” Barclay said. “I’m not saying we’re going to use this as fuel to our fire, but I think you’ve just got to learn from this. Teams can either go down or thrive from these situations, and I think with the players we’ve got and the coaches we’ve got ... I think our future is bright and we will get better next year.”
— When Barclay got hurt, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said, “They don’t come any better than him. If you want someone to emulate what a Green Bay Packer football player is on and off the field, he’s definitely one of your guys.”
“I appreciated him saying that,” Barclay said. “I did hear that soon after I got hurt, and that did mean a lot to me. I try to hold myself to a high standard, especially playing for an organization like the Packers. It’s a special place and a special town, and given the opportunity to do this is special. So I try to make the most out of it.”
The Packers are officially in the off season. We have numerous new bookings for several players. Check out this recent photo of Green Bay players: John Kuhn, Mike Daniels, Don Barclay and Mayfield Sports President, Mark Mayfield, after a corporate event. It was quite the fun and educational panel discussion.Mayfield Sports Marketing offers a wide range of players from your favorite Green Bay Football and Milwaukee Baseball athletes for public appearances, autograph sessions and football camps, as well as other paid appearances or endorsement deals. If you are looking to hire a motivational speaker, we are the firm to call. www.MayfieldSports.com

 

Packers Tailgate Raffle Tickets to Assist American Legend - Sponsored by Legends of the Field. We are so excited to offer our NEW American Legion Raffle Tickets. They are $10 each or 3 for $20. If you are interested in purchasing, please visit our tailgate party JULY 23 3p-7p at Oconomowoc Harley Davidson. If you would like to purchase via check, please contact us at Mark@MayfieldSports.com

Packers Tailgate Raffle Tickets

Packers Tailgate Raffle Tickets

 

Packers Tailgate Raffle Tickets to Assist American Legend - Sponsored by Legends of the Field. We are so excited to offer our NEW American Legion Raffle Tickets. They are $10 each or 3 for $20. If you are interested in purchasing, please visit our tailgate party JULY 23 3p-7p at Oconomowoc Harley Davidson. If you would like to purchase via check, please contact us at Mark@MayfieldSports.com

Today’s featured Mayfield Sports athlete is Packers offensive lineman Don Barclay (@Barclay_64 on twitter). Barclay was born on April 18th, 1989 in Newport News, Virginia. He lettered 3 years for Seneca Valley High School in Pennsylvania where he was named second team all-conference and first team all-conference twice. Barclay attended West Virginia where he was a 3 year starter for the Mountaineers and tied a school record by playing in 52 career games. In 2010 as a junior he was a 2nd Team All-Big East selection. As a senior in 2011 he earned 1st Team All-Big East and 4th Team All-American honors. He did not get drafted in the 2012 draft, but signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent and was one of only 4 rookie free agents to make the opening day roster for the Packers. He was also the only offensive rookie to appear in every game in 2012. In his sophomore campaign he started 14 games for Green Bay.

Some interesting facts about Barclay are that growing up he played linebacker and tight end one year, but the rest he was a lineman. His favorite thing about Green Bay is that it’s a small town and everyone is close to one another unlike in bigger cities. If he wasn’t playing football he says he would be in a financial or sales field and would like to own his own company. His favorite color is blue and if he was an animal he says he’d be a dog because they are active and like to have fun!

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Today’s featured Mayfield Sports athlete is Packers offensive lineman Don Barclay (@Barclay_64 on twitter). Barclay was born on April 18th, 1989 in Newport News, Virginia. He lettered 3 years for Seneca Valley High School in Pennsylvania where he was named second team all-conference and first team all-conference twice. Barclay attended West Virginia where he was a 3 year starter for the Mountaineers and tied a school record by playing in 52 career games. In 2010 as a junior he was a 2nd Team All-Big East selection. As a senior in 2011 he earned 1st Team All-Big East and 4th Team All-American honors. He did not get drafted in the 2012 draft, but signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent and was one of only 4 rookie free agents to make the opening day roster for the Packers. He was also the only offensive rookie to appear in every game in 2012. In his sophomore campaign he started 14 games for Green Bay.

Some interesting facts about Barclay are that growing up he played linebacker and tight end one year, but the rest he was a lineman. His favorite thing about Green Bay is that it’s a small town and everyone is close to one another unlike in bigger cities. If he wasn’t playing football he says he would be in a financial or sales field and would like to own his own company. His favorite color is blue and if he was an animal he says he’d be a dog because they are active and like to have fun!

Book Don Barclay for your next business event here! http://mayfieldsports.wpengine.com/quick-quote/

Join us at JJ Maloney's Friday, February 7th, 2014 and meet some of clients for a fundraising event. All profits going to the Luke Quella Benefit Fund! Santana Dotson, Gilbert Brown, George Koonce, and Don Barclay will be your hosts! The event kicks off at 6:00pm starting with a cocktail hour including drink and food specials then its question and answer time followed by autograph signing. All autographs will be $20 or you can buy a super ticket and get all four of the Packers players signatures for $60. Packers items such as photos, footballs,  minis and more will be for sale. There will also be a silent auction with authentic Packer merchandise and other raffle prizes. To conclude the evening the players will be celebrity bartenders serving up a special Packer drink! Come have some fun, meet some amazing players and support Luke Quella in his battle with brain cancer.

$5 cover charge at the door for adults - all kids are free

Levi's Challenge Event a Huge Success with help from Packers Don Barclay and Jerron McMillian:

Levi Biestle is a 3 1/2 yr old young boy who was involved in a tragic lawn tractor accident. He has had 11 surgeries and three toes and part of a foot amputated. More surgeries will be needed, as will be money to help pay for these medical expenses.  (To read about this in more detail, visit levischallenge.com

This past Saturday, Packers players Don Barclay, Jerron McMillian and a host of volunteers and local businesses got together to donate their time, money, services and raffle items in a concerted effort to raise money for this young Wisconsinite.

The Newburgh Fire department hosted the event, spearheaded by Wayne Sargent and Steve Tate of the "Ultimate Packer Fan Connection." There were raffles, auctions, food and beverage sales with all proceeds going to the cause.

LS Limo of Appleton provided free transportation for the players. Mayfield Sports Marketing donated items for the raffles and auctions. Too many others to mention were volunteers that helped run the day-long event.

News of the event was spread via social media by the players, fans and members of the Packers Talk Radio Network and Mayfield Sports Marketing.

But of course, the biggest draw were the appearances by Packers' players Don Barclay and Jerron McMillian, who both cleared time in their schedules to be there to support the fund raising event.

The players signed items that were then auctioned or raffled off. All event attendees received free autographs from the players, but were encouraged to make a donation if they were able to.

In all, it was a huge success; the day's events raised close to $30,000 to help Levi and his family with the medical expenses they face.

Many thanks go to all involved, but it was the appearance of the Packers' players that brought in the masses.  If you want to make your next event a major success, please fill out our contact form and we'll be happy to discuss with you how we can help.

 
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