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In January 1959, Lombardi took the head coaching job in Green Bay—a struggling franchise on the brink of collapse. His declaration, “I’m in charge,” signaled a new era. His arrival was marked by intense, grueling training camps characterized by punishing drills—sometimes to the point of physical exhaustion—and a focus on discipline, precision, and a unifying team ethic.
Lombardi’s emphasis on fundamentals was embodied by the "Power Sweep," a strategic play that became his signature. He did not invent it but elevated it into a symbol of teamwork, discipline, and perfection—traits Lombardi believed defined both football and life.