When he left Green Bay in 2008, twas the end of an era. Brett Favre had left for the bright lights of the big city leaving the reins in the quiet, soft spoken hands of Aaron Rogers. Reminiscent of Friday Night Lights, a show thats first season tells the story of a change. The star quarterback revered by the community and nation, is thanks to circumstance, leaves responsibility in the hands of an untested new comer. Enter Aaron Rogers, three seasons later (tonight), an elite quarterback in the NFL.

Their opponents tonight were no walk in the park. The Pittsburgh Steelers after all, were the six time Super Bowl champions with one of the best QB’s in the NFL and the Defensive Player of the Year in Troy Polamalu. This was the final test for a resilient Green Bay team.

First the Eagles, then the Falcons, then the rival Chicago Bears, the path was paved and the stage was set for Super Bowl 45 in Dallas. Ending just at 7:08 pacific time, the Vince Lombardi trophy, named for the legendary hall of fame coach that formed Green Bay’s first NFL dynasty, returned to its city of origin. The packing city of cold beer and cheese heads.

Here’s the jist of it all.

Behind a likable cast of veterans and all stars, Aaron Rogers threw three touchdown passes, two to Greg Jennings and the other to Jordy Nelson. We also witnessed a solid game from veteran “good guy” wide receiver Donald Driver. The victory was that much more special to Driver considering my friends and I may have witnessed his last NFL game. A “pick 6” from Nick Collins and solid defensive games from Clay Matthews and AJ Hawk. The defense proved clutch enough to out last a gutsy late game attack even with the loss of half the starting back field including pro bowler Charles Woodson. James Starks had 52 rushing yards. Last but certainly not least, with a rating of 110, Aaron Rogers has now established himself as an elite NFL QB with the highest QB passer rating of anyone in NFL postseason history.

Tonight’s game was truly a back and forth match up. Pittsburgh had its own share of good performances notably from Rashard Mendelhall and Mike Wallace but in the end, it was Green Bay who persevered. Through all the tests Aaron Rogers has faced and for the entire team, after each challenge was conquered and the final whistle blown, tonight’s victory was as sweet as ever. The Vince Lombardi Trophy is back where it belongs.