Rose Bowl Preview: Wisconsin Vs. TCU, Who Wins?
Published on: 24th December, 2010
The University of Connecticut women’s basketball team’s impressive run aside, a sizable number of streaks have ended recently. The Detroit Lions’ road losing streak. Brett Favre’s consecutive starts streak. Survivor’s streak of entertaining seasons. (Guess CBS should sign Russell Hantz up to a long-term contract.) One streak in danger of coming ...‘Best Case / Worse Case’ Scenarios for the NFC
Published on: 10th September, 2010
Having just celebrated yet another birthday, I find myself in a reflective sort of mood. One thing I think I’ve learned as I get older is how to make better decisions. In life, I have found that it helps to consider all possibilities before acting. An easy way to do that ...Brett Favre Had the Right Idea for a Minute
Published on: 4th August, 2010
You know, a guy goes on vacation for a couple of weeks with his family and he tries to ease back into normal life, and suddenly, all hell breaks loose. I’m talking, of course, about the chaos surrounding the fate of the American Idol judges. I haven’t seen upheaval like this ...10 Biggest Sports Disappointments of 2010 in Wisconsin
Published on: 2nd July, 2010
Look, I know we haven’t talked for a while. But I was a little afraid to call you. I know that the last few days have been tough. I heard about you taking your kids to see Toy Story 3 and how you had to be removed from the theater because ...Minnesota’s Suspicious “Border Battle” Victory
Published on: 17th May, 2010
As someone who has spent almost exactly half of his life living in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” and half of his life living in “America’s Dairyland,” I know a thing or two about the Wisconsin-Minnesota “border battle.” It’s not about women’s soccer. However, a Monday, May 17, 2010 press release found ...The 10 Best NFL Games of the 2009-2010 Season
Published on: 16th February, 2010
I can’t say goodbye yet. There were so many high-profile sporting events this weekend. There was the NBA All-Star Game in Dallas, which I believe was attended by more people than The Jay Leno Show finale had TV viewers. There was also the Daytona 500 and, of course, the Vancouver Winter ...When the Packers Go Marching In (To February)
Published on: 6th January, 2010
One of the most peculiar things about having children is dealing with their short memories. For example, recently my wife and I were reminiscing with our son about a friend of his that he had when he was between three and four years old. My son and this child were inseparable at ...NFC North: Stock Down
Published on: 21st December, 2009
When it comes to pop culture, I am as loyal as they come. I was one of the few people who kept watching The Facts of Life even after Mrs. Garrett left. And while I appreciate Lost wrapping up its convoluted but fascinating run this season, I would stay tuned for many ...Why Not the Packers? Oh, Wait…
Published on: 2nd December, 2009
I should have written this column earlier. I was all set to explore the reasons why—despite being beaten and overshadowed by disgruntled former employee Brett Favre and the rival Minnesota Vikings, despite horrid offensive line play, and despite an embarrassing loss just four games ago to the Tampa Bay Crappaneers—the Green ...Wisconsin-Northwestern Preview: Giving the People What They Want
Published on: 19th November, 2009
Game Info: Who: Wisconsin Badgers at Northwestern Wildcats. Where: Ryan Field, Big Ten Network. When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2:30 PM CST. Give the people what they want. It’s the oldest axiom in show business and one that I saw confirmed this weekend as I attended two very different concerts—Sesame Street Live and Bruce Springsteen and ...Featured Sponsors
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