He was the first player to top 7,000 yards rushing and finished with 7,125 career yards on the ground. That’s over four miles worth of turf that Ron Dayne chewed up in his tenure as the Wisconsin Badgers’ tailback from 1995 to 1999. He graduated at the NCAA’s all-time leading rusher. You’d think that would [...]
Ron Dayne joins list of players “finally” elected to College Football Hall of Fame
May 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Al Harris’ legacy with the Green Bay Packers cemented by one play
May 2, 2013 By 1 Comment
The Green Bay Packers announced on Wednesday that former cornerback Al Harris would retire as a member of the club.
Re-evaluating the Zack Greinke trades for the Brewers and Royals
May 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When the Milwaukee Brewers acquired Zack Greinke from the Kansas City Royals in late 2010, it was a sign that the Brewers were going “all in” for the 2011 season.
LeRoy Butler supports Jason Collins, forced to cancel speaking engagement at church
May 1, 2013 By 2 Comments
When I was eight-years-old, LeRoy Butler was my favorite Green Bay Packers player. I wore his No. 36 jersey until I literally could not squeeze into it any longer. I, like every kid in Wisconsin, emulated the Lambeau Leap that he created by jumping into snowbanks cradling a football. Nearly 20 years later, I’m proud [...]
Early seasons questions in the NL Central
April 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
We are not even a quarter of the way through the Major League Baseball season, so there hasn’t been enough time for the perceived “favorites” in each division to create separation between themselves and the rest of the pack. There will likely be tight division and wild card races that go down to game No. 162, [...]
Aaron Rodgers signs record-breaking contract extension
April 26, 2013 By 3 Comments
If there’s one player that’s earned a contract extension over the past couple of seasons, it’s been Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. According to multiple reports, Rodgers signed a contract extension with the Packers this afternoon that will make him the highest-paid player in the history of the NFL.
Datone Jones perfect for Green Bay Packers
April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When the Green Bay Packers were finally on the clock Thursday night with the 26th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the task was to find value. That doesn’t mean getting a Hall of Famer or even a perennial Pro Bowler, but rather a player with the talent level worthy of a first-round pick that [...]
Packers draft strategy: In Ted We Trust
April 22, 2013 By 1 Comment
If there’s anything Green Bay Packers fans have learned about the NFL Draft process, it’s to trust Ted Thompson.
Home cooking sparks hot week for Milwaukee Brewers
April 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes is takes a thorough embarrassment for a team to get things turned around.
Yovanni Gallardo arrested for OWI, and the Brewers need to take action
April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
According to ESPN Milwaukee’s Drew Olson, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo was arrested early Monday morning for OWI.
Diamondbacks out of line in forcing Dodgers fans to change clothes
April 15, 2013 By 3 Comments
This past weekend, five of my friends and I embarked on a road trip to watch the Milwaukee Brewers play a series in Missouri against the St. Louis Cardinals. We all wore different amounts of Brewers gear, ranging from a replica Ryan Braun jersey to simply a Milwaukee cap. We were met with all different [...]
Like It or Not, NCAA Right to Not Allow Louisville to Pay For Men’s Team to Travel to Women’s Title Game
April 9, 2013 By 1 Comment
I understand and support the NCAA not allowing the Louisville men’s basketball team to travel — on the university’s or Rick Pitino’s dime — to New Orleans to watch the women’s team compete for the national championship.
March Madness Lock: Trust Veteran Coaches with Final Four Experience
March 20, 2013 By 1 Comment
Of the 26 active NCAA Division I coaches with Final Four experience, 20 of them are bringing teams to this season’s Big Dance. That’s nearly a third of the 64 teams that will be alive starting tomorrow, and it’s something to keep in mind when making your final bracket selections.
March Madness Lock: Two Big Ten Teams Will Reach Final Four
March 19, 2013 By 4 Comments
There is at least one B1G team in each region, with three of the four regions having two representatives. For this reason, and because of how good the top Big Ten teams have been this year, I like the odds that two Final Four teams will come from the Big Ten.
March Madness Bracket Predictions Advice: 6 Rules of Thumb To Follow When Making Your Picks
March 18, 2013 By 1 Comment
Whether you’re the type of person who looks at every detail of every match-up, or the type to simply fill your bracket out on a whim, there are a few general rules of thumb to follow when getting started with your NCAA Tournament bracket predictions.
