Welcome to the "Garfield Heights Browns Backers"

 Club Personnel 

• President: George Coles

• 1st Vice-President: Debbie Pacyna

• 2nd Vice-President: Kenny Satola

• Secretary: Phil Salem

• Treasurer: George Coles

• Web Design: Joseph Hammer Sr.

Announcements

2012 Membership

Members are reminded that their 2011 Membership expires on February 29, 2012. If you are not a Lifetime* member, please renew as soon as possible.

* Members become "Lifetime" after 3 consecutive years of paid membership.

 

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Check out our assortment.
All items feature the GHBB Logo

 

2011 NFL Draft—Browns

Round Pick Player Position
1 21 (21) Phil Taylor
(Baylor)
DL
2 5 (37) Jabaal Sheard
(Pittsburgh)
DL
27 (59) Greg Little
(North Carolina)
WR
4 5 (102) Jordan Cameron
(USC)
TE
27 (124) Owen Marecic
(Stanford)
RB
5 6 (137) Buster Skrine
(Tennessee-Chattanooga)
DB
19 (150) Jason Pinkston
(Pittsburgh)
OL
7 45 (248) Eric Hagg
(Nebraska)
DB

 

2012 NFL Draft—Browns
Round 1: April 26th.

Round Pick Player Position
1 4 (4) TBD TBD
22 (22) TBD TBD
Rounds 2 thru 7: TBA when available

 

2012 Opponets

Home Away
Baltimore Ravens Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers
Kansas City Chiefs Denver Broncos
San Diego Chargers Oakland Raiders
Buffalo Bills Indianapolis Colts
Philadelphia Eagles Dallas Cowboys
Washington Redskins New York Giants

Specific Times & Dates: TBD

 

Sponsorships for Our Web Site

Do you have a skill or service that you would like to advertise?  For only $20 a year, we can post a business card size ad on our website that can be seen by members and the general public alike.  Please contact George Coles for further information.

 

 

 Headlines in the News 

Childress named offensive coordinator

Posted: 1/27/2012

The Browns have named Brad Childress as their offensive coordinator, the team announced Friday afternoon.

Read the full story from clevelandbrowns.com

 

After McCoy's Concussion, NFL Issues Major Changes

Posted: 12/20/2011, 8:47 pm

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The NFL will require teams to place certified athletic trainers in the press box to help monitor head injuries, a change prompted by the Browns' failure to test quarterback Colt McCoy for a concussion.

Complete story available at: "fox8.com"

 

Decisions await Heckert, Browns

Posted: 12/15/2011

General manager Tom Heckert spoke with the Cleveland media on Thursday afternoon.

Read the complete story from: clevelandbrowns.com

 

McCoy Ruled Out for Sunday's Game Against Arizona

Posted: 12/16/2011, 2:44 pm

BEREA, Ohio— Browns quarterback Colt McCoy has officially been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, according to the team's injury report issued Friday afternoon.

Story from fox8.com

 

Some questions and answers about Colt McCoy's concussion

Posted: 12/14/2011, 7:57 pm—Updated: 12/15/2011, 9:47 am

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The brain-scrambling hit that Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy suffered in last week's game in Pittsburgh, and the team's failure to perform a sideline concussion test before he returned to play as the NFL recommends, have raised questions about the injury and its management.

See the complete story from cleveland.com

 

McCoy's concussion could lead to changes

Posted: 12/13/2011, 3:07 pm

CLEVELAND — The Browns' handling of quarterback Colt McCoy's concussion could lead to changes in the NFL's procedures on head injuries.

The complete story available from wkyc.com

 

Shurmur Says Browns Will 'Keep Pushing' For a Win

Posted: 12/7/2011, 10:47 pm

CLEVELAND—A short while after his team was overwhelmed by the Baltimore Ravens, Pat Shurmur and his staff plunged ahead.

Complete story available at: fox8.com

 

Browns Waive Long Snapper Pontbriand

Posted: 11/29/2011, 5:07 pm

CLEVELAND (AP)—The Browns have waived slumping long snapper Ryan Pontbriand.

Read the story from fox8.com

 

Browns LB Scott Fujita to have hand surgery

Posted: 11/28/2011, 2:39 p.m.

BEREA—Browns linebacker Scott Fujita will have surgery on his broken hand and may be done for the season.

Full article available from: wkyc.com

 

Browns Waive Robiskie, Sign Clayton

Posted: 11/1/2011, 5:13 p.m.

CLEVELAND—The Cleveland Browns announced Tuesday that the club waived wide receiver Brian Robiskie and signed running back Thomas Clayton.

Complete story available from: fox8.com

 

Agent For Browns Hillis Advised Him Not To Play Sick

Posted: 10/05/1011, 1:18 pm

CLEVELAND (AP)—The agent for Peyton Hillis says he advised the Browns' bruising running back to not play recently with strep throat.

Story from fox8.com

 

Browns Sign New Punter to Replace Injured McGee

Posted: 9/13/2011, 5:36 pm

CLEVELAND (AP)—The Browns have signed veteran punter Brad Maynard to replace Richmond McGee, who injured his back in pregame warmups Sunday and is out for the season.

More information available from fox8.com

 

Team Cuts: Browns Part Ways with 26 Players

Posted: 9/3/2011, 9:41 pm

The Cleveland Browns announced Saturday that nine more players had been waived of their contracts, bringing the total number of released players to 26.

For the complete list, see: fox8.com

 

Browns Steinbach Done For Season

Posted: 8/30/11, 4:27 pm

BEREA, Ohio (AP)—Cleveland Browns starting offensive guard Eric Steinbach is out for the season with a back injury.

Full story available at: fox8.com

 

Browns awarded Brett Johnson off waivers

Posted: August 15, 2011, 11:12 am

BEREA—The Cleveland Browns were awarded defensive back Brett Johnson off waivers from Seattle, the team announced today.

Details available from: wkyc.com

 

Training camp: Browns work on new offense system

Posted: August 10, 2011, 11:44 am

BEREA—The Browns continue to prepare for Saturday's first preseason game against the Packers.

Details available from: wkyc.com

 

Browns flurry of moves include release of QB Delhomme

Posted: July 29, 2011, 2:25 am

BEREA, Ohio—Quarterback Jake Delhomme has been unceremoniously released by the Cleveland Browns.

More info ... wkyc.com

 

NFL players approve deal to end lockout

Posted: July 25, 2011, 4:50 pm

WASHINGTON—The NFL Players Association executive board and 32 team reps have voted unanimously to approve the terms of a deal to the end the 4-and-a-half month lockout.

More info ... wkyc.com

 

NFL cancels 2011 Hall of Fame game in Canton

Posted: July 21, 2011, 7:35 pm

The Pro Football Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio has officially been cancelled.

More info from: wkwc.com

 

Fmr. Browns Star to Coach Lingerie Football Team

Posted: March 24, 2011, 9:54 pm

CLEVELAND—He was the guy who first called the bleachers at old Browns Stadium the "Dawg Pound." Now former Browns star Hanford Dixon will be running the show for the Cleveland entry into the Lingerie Football League.

Details from: fox8.com

 

Browns Name Dick Jauron Defensive Coordinator

Posted: 1/21/11 5:52 pm

CLEVELAND, Ohio—Browns President Mike Holmgren chose to bring aboard a rookie head coach when he hired Pat Shurmur, but he isn't making that same type of choice with whom will oversee the Browns defense next season.

Story from fox8.com

 

Pat Shurmur Introduced as Browns New Head Coach

Posted: 1/14/2011 12:51 pm

BEREA, Ohio— Cleveland Browns President Mike Holmgren on Friday formally introduced Pat Shurmur as the team's fifth head coach in the past 10 years.

Story available at fox8.com

 

Browns' coaching search starts on offense: Shurmur, Mularkey

Posted: 1/4/2011 6:38 pm

CLEVELAND—The Cleveland Browns will go on offense to start their coaching search. Looking to replace defensive-minded Eric Mangini, the team plans to interview Atlanta offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey and St. Louis offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur.

Details at wkyc.com

 

Cleveland Browns fire head coach Eric Mangini

Updated: 1/3/2011 7:24 pm

BEREA—The Cleveland Browns fired head coach Eric Mangini following a 9 a.m. meeting this morning at Browns headquarters.

Details at wkyc.com.

 

Browns' Dawson: Is this his 'farewell'?

Posted: 12/29/2010 3:54 pm

Cleveland's only expansion era kicker, Dawson has survived constant change and upheaval since signing as a free agent with the Browns in 1999.

Details at wkyc.com.

 

 

2011 Visitors
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2009:  818
2010:  863

 

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