July 25, 2006 posted under: AJ Hawk, Packers, training camp Is it finally almost time for training camp to start? Don’t joke around about this because I’m practically dying over here. This summer has been long, hot, and excruciatingly boring due to the longness and hotness. I though early on that the Brewers might actually […]
February 14, 2006 posted under: Badgers, Casey FitzRandolph, Kip Carpenter, Maureen Brunt, Olympics Sorry to say the start of the Winter Games has not been very successful for out Badger state Olympians so far. Speed skaters Casey FitzRandolph and Kip Carpenter both stumbled during their runs in the 500 meter event yesterday. FitzRandolph, the US […]
November 26, 2006 posted under: Football, John Madden, Thanksgiving It’s taken a lot of effort for me to finally drag my fat and lazy ass to the computer after four or five fat and lazy days off; but what glorious fat and lazy days they were. I would guess I’ve put on a good five […]
October 22, 2006 posted under: Badgers football Despite some miscues on offense and special teams, Wisconsin’s defense came through again to lead the Badgers to a 24-3 victory on the road over Purdue. UW held the Boilermakers in check with just 299 total yards, limited them to just three of 14 third down conversions, and […]
March 12, 2006 posted under: Aaron Kampman, Javon Walker, Packers, Ryan Longwell I was glad to see that the Packers managed to come to terms on a deal with defensive end Aaron Kampman. Just hours before free agency started Friday, the two sides finally agreed to a new four-year deal that will provide the seed […]
August 1, 2007 posted under: James Jones, Packers, Pre-season If the early reports from the newspapers are to be believed, it appears that Packers wide receiver James Jones is surpassing both first-round pick Justin Harrell and running back Brandon Jackson to be at the head of the 2007 rookie class. Going into training camp I […]
February 16, 2006 posted under: Bucks The up and down Bucks were back down last night in Indianapolis, losing to the Pacers 88-77. Milwaukee kept it close in the first half but started losing ground after halftime while shooting a miserable 37% from the field. Michael Redd scored 24 points in Milwaukee’s losing effort, while […]
September 4, 2006 posted under: Badgers in the NFL, Brian Calhoun, Jim Leonhard, Owen Daniels, Ron Dayne Rookie running back Brian Calhoun, late of the UW football team, was among several former Badgers making the grade this weekend as NFL teams made their final roster reductions. After a slow start this preseason, Calhoun had his […]
April 30, 2006 posted under: Badgers in the NFL, Brian Calhoun, Owen Daniels The Packers didn’t pick a single Badger in the Draft this weekend, but a small group of Wisconsin players were picked up by other teams and now begin their pro careers. Running back Brian Calhoun was taken in the third round (74th […]
September 28, 2006 posted under: Badgers football Okay Wisconsin, time to pick yourselves up, dust yourselves off, and get back at it. The loss to Michigan was disappointing, yes, but there is still a lot of season to be played. Indiana is next up on the Big 10 schedule and UW needs a road win […]
February 27, 2006 posted under: Mario Williams, NFL Draft, Packers It sounds like Mario Williams is bucking for a spot in Green Bay. At the NFL combine in Indianapolis, the NC State defensive end told reporters that he thinks he’ll be drafted in the first round by the Packers, that he’d love to play at […]
June 22, 2006 posted under: Big Ten Channel The Big 10 (11, Whatever, Who’s Counting) Conference struck a deal yesterday with FOX Networks to create a Big 10 cable channel set to launch in 2007. According to the press release, the channel will carry at least 35 football games, more than 150 men’s and women’s […]
November 3, 2006 posted under: Craig Nall The La Crosse Tribune has a story today about former Packer quarterback Craig Nall, and it seems he’s not very happy with his situation in Buffalo. While the money is nice, and Nall doesn�t regret his decision to leave the Green Bay Packers after four years behind Brett […]
October 1, 2006 posted under: Eagles, Packers, Pre-game If Green Bay is somehow able to win Monday night against the Eagles, it will be more than just a stupendous upset: It would be an historic victory. The Packers have not won a game in Philadelphia since the days of Vince Lombardi when the team stomped […]
