Aaron Rodgers is a Northern California kid. The Chico native played at Butte College and Cal before starting an illustrious NFL career with the Green Bay Packers, so he’ll enjoy some hometown support during Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the 49ers at Levi’s Stadium.
Beating the 49ers would vault Rodgers into his second Super Bowl appearance, an ideal scenario after a few years left outside the playoff picture.
Even still, this isn’t how he originally dreamed it up. As a kid living in 49ers country with grand aspirations, Rodgers thought he’d be helping his home team.
“I usually dreamed about playing for the 49ers as a kid,” Rodgers said in his Wednesday press conference.