2008 February » Brats & Beer

February 29, 2008

Since it is Friday afternoon I figured it’s a good time to post something about beer, even if it is old news.
I discovered while updating the layout of the site and testing links that the Huber Brewery in Monroe, Wisconsin, is no longer. The brewery and its brands were all purchased in 2006 by Ravinder […]

As expected Ted Thompson brokered a deal to trade DT Corey Williams rather than keep him for a year at $6.3 million. What was unexpected was that Cleveland emerged as the high bidder, giving up a second-round pick. The Browns defense struggled last year no doubt, but GM Phil Savage has now sacrificed this year’s […]

Let me preface this post by saying that last night’s game was just the second Wisconsin basketball game that I have watched in full this season (thank you very little, Big Ten Network), so I won’t pretend to have any deep insight into the inner workings of this year’s squad. I will say, though, that […]

February 28, 2008

The officials at the Official Packers web site sent a jolt of panic through Packer Nation today when a link went live showing a mock-up page reporting “Favre to retire.” The news went blasting around the Interwebs and according to one commenter on the Journal Sentinel blog, it was even reported on the radio in […]

February 27, 2008

Okay they’re ready with the envelope. “And the winner is . . . ” Railbird Central, wtf?

Alright, let’s try and compose ourselves. You’re still on camera, so smile. Applaud. Keep smiling and applauding like some idiot who can’t stop smiling and applauding. That’s right, don’t let them see your disappointment. Don’t let them see the pain […]

The gods of football have delivered us from darkness and evil, because ESPN has finally severed ties with Sean Salisbury after 12 long and agonizing years. Hallelujah! No more outside voice shouting inane commentary, no more self-righteous bullying of John Clayton, and no more expert testimony about quarterbacking skills from a man who couldn’t hold […]

For once the Bears have done something that makes me happy. Very happy, in fact. A couple days ago Chicago signed Rex Grossman to a one-year deal and then followed up by re-signing Kyle Orton. Jerry Angelo is one great general manager, maybe the best ever. You’re doing a bang up job Jerry, don’t go […]

February 25, 2008

Yes, I’m trying out a new look for Brats & Beer, but this has nothing to do with trying to win a Titletown award for web design next year.
Being neither a graphic design guru nor an HTML genius, any feedback is appreciated — especially with regards to bugs or layout problems in your chosen web […]

February 22, 2008

The UW sports blog Beer, Brats & Bucky is changing its name to The Cardinal and White Chronicles, and apparently I had something to do with it.
When I started this here blog nearly two and a half years ago I didn’t realize I had cornered the market on brats and beer branded sports blogging — […]

February 20, 2008

Looks like Cheesehead Aaron will not get his wish to be done with all the Corey Williams talk, because the Packers announced late today that they have designated him as the franchise player rather than let him walk in free agency.
This is a bit of a surprise move by Ted Thompson, who is now committed […]