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Veteran Journalist Huber Takes Helm at Packer Central

2/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Huber built a career in Wisconsin newspapers before joining The Green Bay News-Chronicle and Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1998 to 2008.
In 2008, he became editor of Packer Report Magazine, founded by Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Nitschke.
In August 2019, he took over Packer Central, a site under Sports Illustrated.
Huber is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he played football.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, Ray Nitschke, a Hall of Fame linebacker, launched Packer Report Magazine to provide in-depth coverage of the Green Bay Packers, reflecting his dual legacy in football and journalism. This initiative coincided with a broader trend in regional sports journalism, emphasizing the importance of dedicated platforms for local audiences in the evolving digital media landscape.

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Story summary

Huber built a career in Wisconsin newspapers before joining The Green Bay News-Chronicle and Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1998 to 2008.
In 2008, he became editor of Packer Report Magazine, founded by Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Nitschke.
In August 2019, he took over Packer Central, a site under Sports Illustrated.
Huber is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he played football.

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