Brian the Lion's Roar

NFL lockout over; undrafted Badgers find new homes

2011-07-27T17:05:00.003-05:00

The National Football League (NFL) lockout is over and teams are free to sign rookie free agents. Some of the notables are QB Scott Tolzien signing with the San Diego Chargers and RB John Clay signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. There is a flurry of transaction activity, so I give you this link on rookie FA transactions: NFL.com website

There is also activity on veteran FAs and trades. Transactions won't be official until this Friday at 6PM EDT.

Is anyone even reading the BDS Baseball Power Rankings?

2011-05-06T17:51:00.002-05:00

I'm wondering if anyone is even reading or looking at the BDS Baseball Power Rankings that I have been publishing here once a week for the past month. I have received no feedback whatsoever from any of the sources that I have set up. If people are looking and not responding, please let me know. It takes an average of two hours a day to compile the data needed to rank all 30 MLB teams. If I don't have a reason to continue it, I won't.

BDS Baseball Power Rankings (May 5, 2011)

2011-05-05T02:17:00.000-05:00

Philadelphia Phillies (20-9) (LW: 1)
Cleveland Indians (20-9) (LW: 2)
Atlanta Braves (17-15) (LW: 5)
Colorado Rockies (18-10) (LW: 3)
Florida Marlins (19-10) (LW: 4)
New York Yankees (17-11) (LW: 7)
Toronto Blue Jays (14-16) (LW: 12)
Oakland Athletics (16-15) (LW: 10)
Cincinnati Reds (15-15) (LW: 11)
Milwaukee Brewers (13-17) (LW: 6)
St. Louis Cardinals (17-14) (LW: 9)
Texas Rangers (17-14) (LW: 8)
Kansas City Royals (16-14) (LW: 14)
San Francisco Giants (15-15) (LW: 15)
Tampa Bay Rays (16-14) (LW: 18)
Boston Red Sox (14-16) (LW: 16)
Los Angeles Angels (17-14) (LW: 13)
Arizona Diamondbacks (13-16) (LW: 20)
Baltimore Orioles (14-15) (LW: 17)
Seattle Mariners (14-17) (LW: 24)
San Diego Padres (12-19) (LW: 25)
Detroit Tigers (14-17) (LW: 21)
Washington Nationals (14-16) (LW: 27)
Chicago Cubs (14-16) (LW: 26)
Los Angeles Dodgers (15-17) (LW: 23)
New York Mets (12-18) (LW: 22)
Pittsburgh Pirates (15-16) (LW: 29)
Houston Astros (12-18) (LW: 30)
Chicago White Sox (11-21) (LW: 19)
Minnesota Twins (11-18) (LW: 28)

Bill Nagy selected by the Cowboys

2011-04-30T18:22:00.001-05:00

Hudson, OH native and Wisconsin Badgers C Bill Nagy was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 252nd overall pick.

Packers selections in 2011 NFL Draft (April 28-30)

2011-04-30T17:35:00.000-05:00

This is the blog post where I will be updating who the Packers take with each pick during the 2011 NFL Draft.

1-032: Derek Sherrod (OT, Mississippi State)
2-064: Randall Cobb (WR, Kentucky)
3-096: Alex Green (RB, Hawaii)
4-129: PICK TRADED TO DENVER BRONCOS
4-131 (compensatory): Davon House (CB, New Mexico State)
5-141 (from 49ers via Broncos): D.J. Williams (TE, Arkansas)
5-163: PICK TRADED TO SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
6-174 (from 49ers): PICK TRADED TO MIAMI DOLPHINS
6-179 (from Dolphins): Caleb Schlauderaff (OG, Utah)
6-186 (from Eagles via Lions and Broncos): D.J. Smith (LB, Appalachian State)
6-197: Ricky Elmore (DE, Arizona)
7-204 (from Panthers): PICK TRADED TO DENVER BRONCOS
7-218 (from Jaguars via Dolphins): Ryan Taylor (TE, North Carolina)
7-231 (from Jets via Lions and 49ers): PICK TRADED TO MIAMI DOLPHINS
7-233: Lawrence Guy (DT, Arizona State)

John Moffitt selected by the Seahawks

2011-04-29T20:15:00.001-05:00

Guilford, CT native and Wisconsin Badger OG John Moffitt was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 75th pick overall.

Lance Kendricks selected by the Rams

2011-04-29T18:24:00.001-05:00

Milwaukee native and Wisconsin Badger TE Lance Kendricks was selected by the St. Louis Rams with the 47th overall pick.

Gabe Carimi selected by the Bears

2011-04-28T22:20:00.001-05:00

Cottage Grove native and Wisconsin Badger OT Gabe Carimi was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 29th overall pick.

J.J. Watt selected by the Texans

2011-04-28T20:09:00.001-05:00

Pewaukee native and Wisconsin Badger DE J.J. Watt was just selected by the Houston Texans with the 11th overall pick.

BDS Baseball Power Rankings (April 28, 2011)

2011-04-27T23:15:00.002-05:00

Philadelphia Phillies (16-8) (LW: 3)
Cleveland Indians (15-8) (LW: 1)
Colorado Rockies (16-7) (LW: 2)
Florida Marlins (15-8) (LW: 7)
Atlanta Braves (13-13) (LW: 5)
Milwaukee Brewers (12-12) (LW: 4)
New York Yankees (13-8) (LW: 14)
Texas Rangers (15-9) (LW: 10)
St. Louis Cardinals (13-11) (LW: 11)
Oakland Athletics (12-13) (LW: 8)
Cincinnati Reds (13-12) (LW: 6)
Toronto Blue Jays (11-13) (LW: 15)
Los Angeles Angels (14-11) (LW: 12)
Kansas City Royals (12-12) (LW: 9)
San Francisco Giants (11-12) (LW: 13)
Boston Red Sox (10-13) (LW: 26)
Baltimore Orioles (10-12) (LW: 18)
Tampa Bay Rays (12-11) (LW: 21)
Chicago White Sox (10-15) (LW: 19)
Arizona Diamondbacks (10-13) (LW: 16)
Detroit Tigers (12-12) (LW: 23)
New York Mets (11-13) (LW: 29)
Los Angeles Dodgers (13-13) (LW: 27)
Seattle Mariners (10-15) (LW: 25)
San Diego Padres (9-16) (LW: 17)
Chicago Cubs (10-13) (LW: 20)
Washington Nationals (10-13) (LW: 22)
Minnesota Twins (9-13) (LW: 30)
Pittsburgh Pirates (11-13) (LW: 28)
Houston Astros (9-15) (LW: 24)

BDS Baseball Power Rankings (April 21, 2011)

2011-04-21T01:34:00.002-05:00

Cleveland Indians (13-5) (LW: 5)
Colorado Rockies (13-5) (LW: 3)
Philadelphia Phillies (11-6) (LW: 1)
Milwaukee Brewers (9-9) (LW: 9)
Atlanta Braves (8-11) (LW: 10)
Cincinnati Reds (9-9) (LW: 6)
Florida Marlins (10-6) (LW: 16)
Oakland Athletics (9-9) (LW: 13)
Kansas City Royals (11-7) (LW: 8)
Texas Rangers (11-7) (LW: 2)
St. Louis Cardinals (9-9) (LW: 17)
Los Angeles Angels (12-6) (LW: 19)
San Francisco Giants (10-8) (LW: 11)
New York Yankees (10-6) (LW: 14)
Toronto Blue Jays (8-10) (LW: 4)
Arizona Diamondbacks (8-8) (LW: 20)
San Diego Padres (8-10) (LW: 15)
Baltimore Orioles (8-9) (LW: 12)
Chicago White Sox (7-11) (LW: 7)
Chicago Cubs (9-9) (LW: 18)
Tampa Bay Rays (9-9) (LW: 28)
Washington Nationals (9-8) (LW: 21)
Detroit Tigers (9-10) (LW: 22)
Houston Astros (7-11) (LW: 27)
Seattle Mariners (6-13) (LW: 25)
Boston Red Sox (6-11) (LW: 30)
Los Angeles Dodgers (9-10) (LW: 23)
Pittsburgh Pirates (8-10) (LW: 24)
New York Mets (5-13) (LW: 26)
Minnesota Twins (6-12) (LW: 29)

2011 Green Bay Packers schedule

2011-04-19T18:02:00.000-05:00

UPDATED (4/19/11 6:02 PM):

The 2011 NFL Schedule will be released at approximately 6:00PM CDT tonight. When the schedule is released, I will have the Packers schedule here.

Time Warner yanking our chains

2011-04-17T17:32:00.003-05:00

In March, Time Warner Cable (at least in SE Wisconsin) added truTV in high definition to their channel lineups. This seems to only be for the duration of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, since the HD feed has disappeared from the lineup.

Why didn't TWC say that it was temporary? I am getting really frustrated with TWC (satellite and AT&T U-verse are not an option in my situation).

Your thoughts?

BDS Baseball Power Rankings (April 14, 2011)

2011-04-14T00:30:00.002-05:00

Philadelphia Phillies (8-3) (LW: 5)
Texas Rangers (9-3) (LW: 3)
Colorado Rockies (8-2) (LW: 4)
Toronto Blue Jays (6-6) (LW: 1)
Cleveland Indians (8-4) (LW: 12)
Cincinnati Reds (8-4) (LW: 2)
Chicago White Sox (7-5) (LW: 10)
Kansas City Royals (7-4) (LW: 15)
Milwaukee Brewers (6-5) (LW: 23)
Atlanta Braves (5-7) (LW: 6)
San Francisco Giants (6-6) (LW: 17)
Baltimore Orioles (6-4) (LW: 14)
Oakland Athletics (6-6) (LW: 24)
New York Yankees (6-4) (LW: 9)
San Diego Padres (5-6) (LW: 8)
Florida Marlins (6-5) (LW: 11)
St. Louis Cardinals (5-7) (LW: 25)
Chicago Cubs (6-6) (LW: 16)
Los Angeles Angels (7-5) (LW: 19)
Arizona Diamondbacks (5-6) (LW: 18)
Washington Nationals (5-6) (LW: 27)
Detroit Tigers (5-7) (LW: 21)
Los Angeles Dodgers (6-6) (LW: 26)
Pittsburgh Pirates (5-6) (LW: 7)
Seattle Mariners (4-8) (LW: 20)
New York Mets (4-7) (LW: 13)
Houston Astros (3-9) (LW: 29)
Tampa Bay Rays (3-8) (LW: 22)
Minnesota Twins (4-7) (LW: 28)
Boston Red Sox (2-9) (LW: 30)

BDS Baseball Power Rankings (April 7, 2011)

2011-04-06T23:42:00.002-05:00

Toronto Blue Jays (4-1)
Cincinnati Reds (5-0)
Texas Rangers (6-0)
Colorado Rockies (3-1)
Philadelphia Phillies (4-1)
Atlanta Braves (3-3)
Pittsburgh Pirates (4-2)
San Diego Padres (3-2)
New York Yankees (3-2)
Chicago White Sox (3-2)
Florida Marlins (3-2)
Cleveland Indians (3-2)
New York Mets (3-2)
Baltimore Orioles (4-1)
Kansas City Royals (4-2)
Chicago Cubs (3-3)
San Francisco Giants (2-4)
Arizona Diamondbacks (2-3)
Los Angeles Angels (3-3)
Seattle Mariners (2-4)
Detroit Tigers (2-3)
Tampa Bay Rays (0-5)
Milwaukee Brewers (2-4)
Oakland Athletics (1-4)
St. Louis Cardinals (2-4)
Los Angeles Dodgers (3-3)
Washington Nationals (1-4)
Minnesota Twins (2-3)
Houston Astros (0-5)
Boston Red Sox (0-5)

Sorry! :(

2011-04-01T15:58:00.004-05:00

I'm sorry I haven't updated my blog lately. I have no excuse.

I will be updating regularly starting Wednesday, April 6, 2011. With the Major League Baseball season underway, I am dusting off one of my old adages from an old website of mine. It is called the BDS Major League Baseball 2011 Power Rankings. I will publish the weekly rankings EXCLUSIVELY on this blog after each Wednesday's games. I will also send out alerts on Twitter and Facebook once this is published.

Madden NFL 11 review

2010-08-11T19:15:00.001-05:00

I picked up Madden NFL 11 on Tuesday and will have a review in this space within a few days. Stay tuned...

Lohan should serve the rest of her life in prison...

2010-07-08T21:58:00.003-05:00

Actress Lindsay Lohan, sentenced Wednesday to 90 days in jail, should instead spend the rest of her no-talent life in jail. She was okay in the "Parent Trap" re-makes, but it went quickly downhill for her thereafter. At her court hearing Wednesday, she painted "f*** u" on one of her fingernails. Is that REALLY courtroom behavior? Not in my courtroom, it wouldn't be! She has had numerous opportunities to get her life straight - she just doesn't "get it." I think that spending some real hard time behind bars might just wake her up to the fact that SHE IS AN ADULT who has to take responsibility for her own actions.

Really neat bridge!

2010-06-16T23:45:00.003-05:00

There is a bridge between Hong Kong and mainland China that is truly an engineering marvel. It is called the Flipper Bridge. The design came about because Hong Kong drivers drive on the left (former British colony) and in mainland China, they drive on the right. All I have to say is...WOW!

Report: Nebraska Cornhuskers to join Big Ten

2010-06-09T18:23:00.004-05:00

There are reports out that the University of Nebraska will leave the Big 12 and join the Big Ten Conference. If true, this will make 12 teams in the Big Ten. Is it just me, or should the Big Ten just change their name to the Big 12?

Brian the Lion is now tweeting!

2010-06-07T17:16:00.002-05:00

I have finally set up a Twitter account.

It is: http://www.twitter.com/brianthelionden.

Packers player possibly involved in sexual assault

2010-06-05T16:19:00.003-05:00

A member of the Green Bay Packers is allegedly involved in a sexual assault investigation in Lake Delton, WI.

There were a total of seven players linked to some condos at Wilderness Resort. The resort is located in Lake Delton, near Wisconsin Dells northwest of Madison.

Six of the seven players have been questioned and released. They are: Clay Matthews, Matt Flynn, Khalil Jones, Josh Sitton, Korey Hall and Brad Jones.

A seventh, unnamed player was questioned by authorities and may be investigated further.

Obama mostly just talk?

2010-05-29T17:54:00.001-05:00

Is it just me? Is President Barack Obama spewing out a lot of hot air? I sense another president being elected in 2012...

Dennis Hopper succumbs to cancer at 74

2010-05-29T15:15:00.003-05:00

Actor Dennis Hopper, notable for such films as "Easy Rider" and "Speed," has died. He was 74.

Hopper succumbed to prostate cancer Saturday at his suburban Los Angeles home.

While most folks remember Hopper for "Easy Rider," I'll always remember him for his memorable scene with Christopher Walken in "True Romance." I also liked him with Kiefer Sutherland in "Flashback." He will definitely be missed.

Whatchu talkin bout? Gary Coleman dead at 42...

2010-05-28T13:56:00.000-05:00

Actor Gary Coleman, most noted for his character Arnold Jackson in the TV series "Diff'rent Strokes," has died. He was 42.

97.3 The Brew is no more...

2010-05-28T12:12:00.000-05:00

WQBW-FM (97.3) changed formats Friday morning. Out with the good music, in with (yawn) another teeny-bopper format. I have already taken 97.3 out of preset in the car and doubled up on 96.5 for now.

This is the second station in as many days (106.9 flipped Thursday) to change formats. A moment of silence for common sense in the radio industry is appreciated.

2010-05-20T21:13:00.001-05:00

The Brewers actually won a game! Final score 4-3 Thursday in Pittsburgh.

2010-04-07T15:33:00.001-05:00

Brewers take series against Rockies, winning Wednesday by a score of 5-4.

2010-04-06T22:20:00.001-05:00

Brewers beat the Rockies Tuesday night. Final score was 7-5.

2010-04-05T17:37:00.001-05:00

Brewers drop 2010 Season Opener to the Rockies. The final score was 5-3.

NFL changes name for one player...

2010-03-24T10:21:00.002-05:00

The National Football League might as well change their name to the National Favre League. The NFL Owners Tuesday voted 28-4 to change the overtime rules for playoff games.

Although the NFL won't admit it, this change is based on the fact that QB Brett Favre didn't touch the ball in the Vikings overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship Game.

This is utter bulls**t!!!!!

2009-11-17T01:36:00.001-06:00

Sirius NFL Radio is talking LFL again...

2009-10-27T01:42:00.000-05:00

Sirius NFL Radio sold out. They have a player from the Lingerie Football League on Late Hits now.

Note to Copenhagen...

2009-09-29T07:22:00.001-05:00

NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO! NO CHICAGO!

2009-09-22T22:14:00.001-05:00

Cubs 7, Brewers 2

2009-09-21T22:20:00.001-05:00

Cubs 10, Brewers 2

2009-09-20T15:59:00.000-05:00

Sweep! Brewers 6, Astros 0

2009-09-20T15:33:00.001-05:00

Bengals 31, Packers 24

2009-09-19T21:10:00.001-05:00

Brewers 7, Astros 2

2009-09-19T20:58:00.002-05:00

Prince Fielder just batted in his 127th run this year. This breaks the Brewers' season club record that Fielder shared with Cecil Cooper, who just happened to witness it as the Astros' manager.

Packers-Vikings games might be switched

2009-09-19T16:48:00.003-05:00

PACKERS-VIKINGS SCHEDULE ALERT!

There is a slight possibility that the two games between the Packers and Vikings this year will be swapping venues. You can thank the Minnesota Twins if this happens.

2009-09-19T16:32:00.000-05:00

Wisconsin 44, Wofford 14

2009-09-18T22:11:00.001-05:00

Brewers 3, Astros 2

2009-09-17T16:38:00.000-05:00

Brewers 7, Cubs 4

2009-09-16T22:02:00.001-05:00

Brewers 9, Cubs 5

2009-09-15T22:28:00.001-05:00

Cubs 13, Brewers 7

2010 Brewers schedule released

2009-09-15T16:51:00.002-05:00

Major League Baseball has released the 2010 schedule. The Brewers open at home Monday, April 5 against the Colorado Rockies. They will also move start times to 10 minutes past the hour next year.

2009-09-14T21:39:00.000-05:00

Cubs 2, Brewers 0

2009-09-14T20:29:00.000-05:00

Actor Patrick Swayze died Monday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 57.

2009-09-14T11:50:00.002-05:00

Way too funny! A widdle wrist injury ended Bears LB Brian Urlacher's season after the Packers put a beat down on him Sunday night. Time to retire Urlacher! And take that aging hack Favre with you!

Pack stick it to rival Bears to open season

2009-09-13T22:46:00.002-05:00

It was sure a wild one Sunday night at Lambeau Field. One team threw four interceptions, direct snapped a punt to a running back and pretty much tried to rely on their defense all night. That team was the Chicago Bears.

Then there was the Packers. Only blemish was Aaron Rodgers getting sacked in the end zone for a safety. The Packers win the latest in the oldest rivalry by a score of 21-15. Al Harris sealed the game by intercepting the ball from Jay Cutler. I actually told some co-workers at work (who are Bear fans) that Cutler would throw four picks.

The next game for the Packers is Sunday, September 20 at home against the Cincinnati Bengals. Game time is 12:00PM CDT on CBS (regional).

Crew completes sweep over Snakes

2009-09-13T18:37:00.001-05:00

The Brewers swept the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday by winning, 5-3. The Crew now travel to Wrigley Field in Chicago for four games. Game one is Monday at 7:05PM CDT.

Crew continues offensive barrage in desert

2009-09-12T22:05:00.001-05:00

The Brewers continued their offensive barrage in Phoenix on Saturday as they beat the Diamondbacks, 9-2. The Crew go for a sweep Sunday at 3:10PM CDT.

Badgers go double OT against Bulldogs

2009-09-12T15:48:00.002-05:00

It wasn't pretty, but the Wisconsin Badgers were able to beat the Fresno State Bulldogs by a score of 34-31 in two overtimes. The Badgers final non-conference game (other than Hawaii after Thanksgiving) is at home against the Division I-AA Wofford Terriers. The game is Saturday, September 19 at 11:00AM CDT. It will be shown on the Big Ten Network.

Subway restaurants stopped selling pizzas

2009-09-12T02:39:00.002-05:00

I stopped at a Pilot truck stop in Remington, Indiana late Friday night and decided to order a couple mini pizzas from the 24-hour Subway located inside. I come to find out that the corporate heads decided to stop offering the pizzas about a week earlier. This greatly disappointed me. The pizzas were selling fairly well at the restaurants I visited.

Crew comes out swinging in desert

2009-09-11T23:32:00.002-05:00

After a humiliating series at home against the Cardinals, the Brewers were able to find their offensive game Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Brewers won by a score of 6-3. Game two is Saturday at 7:10PM CDT.

Cards complete sweep over Crew

2009-09-09T16:44:00.001-05:00

The Cardinals jumped out with five runs Wednesday before the Crew plated their first run. The final score was Cardinals 5, Brewers 1 as the Cards complete the sweep at Miller Park. The Brewers have a day off Thursday before taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix over the weekend. Game one is Friday at 8:40PM CDT.

Parra exits early, Cards take game two

2009-09-08T22:32:00.001-05:00

Brewers starter Manny Parra exited the game Tuesday with a neck injury. It was up to the bullpen from the second inning on. Kind of scary when you think about it. The Brewers led 3-0 going into the sixth inning against the division leaders. The Cards would chip away -- eventually winning the game in the ninth inning off of the Crew's closer, Trevor Hoffman. The Cardinals take game two by a score of 4-3. The Brewers will try to avoid a sweep on Wednesday at 1:05PM CDT.

Crew gets shut out at home on Labor Day

2009-09-07T15:25:00.003-05:00

The Brewers opened their series with the St. Louis Cardinals Monday with a Labor Day matinee at Miller Park. Unfortunately, like most of the nation, the Brewers offense also took the day off. The Cards shut out the Crew by a score of 3-0. Game two in the three-game series against the division leaders is Tuesday at 7:05PM CDT.

Crew needs triple play, extra innings to avoid sweep

2009-09-06T17:04:00.001-05:00

The Brewers avoided being swept at home by the San Francisco Giants Sunday with the help of a 5-4-3 triple play in the sixth inning. Prince Fielder also hit a solo walk-off home run. The final score was 2-1 in 12 innings. The Crew next host the St. Louis Cardinals for three games. Game one is Monday at 1:05PM CDT.

Badgers put Huskies away in home opener

2009-09-05T21:00:00.001-05:00

The Wisconsin Badgers football team opened up with a win Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium over the Northern Illinois Huskies. Even though the final score was 28-20, it was 28-6 after three quarters. The next game is Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11:00AM CDT. They play the Fresno State Bulldogs on ESPN.

Brewers try, can't defeat Giants on Fox

2009-09-05T18:14:00.002-05:00

The Brewers tried to fight back Saturday, but just couldn't beat the San Francisco Giants on Fox. Once again, the final score was 3-2. The Crew will try to avoid a sweep at 1:05PM CDT on Sunday.

Packers trade Moll, release 18, place 4 on IR

2009-09-05T17:47:00.002-05:00

The Green Bay Packers Saturday traded OL Tony Moll to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for DB Derrick Martin.

They also released 18 players, including QB Brian Brohm.

In addition, they placed 4 players on injured reserve. This includes draft bust Justin Harrell.

You can view all the cuts and IR moves here.

I'll probably have more later. I'm watching the Badgers on BTN right now.

Crew gives up lead to Giants, lose

2009-09-04T22:38:00.003-05:00

The Brewers scored two runs in the first inning Friday, but the lead wouldn't last. The San Francisco Giants came back to beat the Crew, 3-2. Game two is Saturday at 3:05PM CDT.

Favre $10K lighter

2009-09-04T21:12:00.002-05:00

Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre was fined $10,000 Friday for that illegal crackback block he did against the Texans' Eugene Wilson this past Monday.

My blog about the play in question is here. I guess the NFL made You Tube pull the plug on the video.

Pack drop exhibition finale to Titans

2009-09-03T22:02:00.002-05:00

The dreaded exhibition season is finally over! The Packers lost to the Tennessee Titans Thursday. The final score was 27-13. The real season starts for the Pack on Sunday, September 13 against the HATED BEARS! The game will be televised nationally on NBC at 7:20PM CDT.

Crew salvage finale in St. Louis

2009-09-03T16:38:00.001-05:00

The Brewers, behind starter Manny Parra, were able to escape St. Louis with a win Thursday. The final score was 4-3. The Crew head home for six games against likely playoff teams. Can you say "spoiler?" Anyway, the first three against the San Francisco Giants begins at 7:05PM CDT Friday.

Bush gets roughed up at Busch

2009-09-02T22:27:00.001-05:00

Brewers starting pitcher Dave Bush got roughed up Wednesday at Busch Stadium III in St. Louis. The bullpen was warming up in the second inning with no outs as the Crew was down 5-1. Bush then was able to get the Cards to hit into a double play. The Cardinals still won by a score of 10-3. The Brewers will hope to avoid a sweep Thursday at 1:15PM CDT.

Crew tries, can't comeback against Cards

2009-09-01T21:59:00.002-05:00

Brewers 3B Casey McGehee hit a three-run home run in the first inning Tuesday, but the Cardinals proved to be too much for the Crew in St. Louis. The Cardinals took game one by a score of 7-6. Game two is Wednesday at 7:15PM CDT.

Favre now resorting to dirty plays in exhibition season

2009-09-01T16:42:00.003-05:00

Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre, lining up in the slot on a unconventional gadget play (AKA Wildcat formation play) in the third quarter Monday, threw an illegal "crackback block" on Houston Texans' safety Eugene Wilson. Wilson had to leave the game with an undetermined injury. Have a look below:

What next for Favre? Is he going to pull out a gun, like from the movie "The Last Boy Scout" and start shooting?

Favre believes he may have cracked rib

2009-08-31T18:36:00.002-05:00

Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre told ESPN's Monday Night Football crew Monday that he might have a cracked rib.

Did he seek a medical diagnosis from team physicians? I think something's cracked alright, but it's usually covered by a helmet or his baseball cap.

Suppan has GWRBI in Crew's sweep of Bucs

2009-08-30T15:55:00.003-05:00

Talk about helping the team win - Brewers starter Jeff Suppan drew a bases-loaded walk Sunday to force the game-winning run in. The Brewers hold on to sweep the Pirates Sunday. The final score was 4-1. After a day off Monday, the Crew head to St. Louis for three games. Game one is Tuesday at 7:15PM CDT.

Are you ready for some football? BRING IT ON!

2009-08-30T12:28:00.004-05:00

I was just reading some of the blogs that I watch, and was reading a post from Ol' Bag of Donuts. I agree. Bring on THE BEARS!

Mercury Marine begins transition to Oklahoma

2009-08-30T03:03:00.000-05:00

Mercury Marine, based in Fond du Lac, Wis., is starting to transition work to its facility in Oklahoma. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge 1947 (IAM) conducted an emergency second vote on the company's concession proposal, but couldn't get it done by Midnight CDT Sunday morning. As such, the company said it will no longer honor ballots cast after the deadline.

I guess the union should have been quicker on this. Oh well.

Crew win second straight at home

2009-08-29T21:21:00.002-05:00

It wasn't a walk in the park, but the Brewers won their second straight game Saturday over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Crew scored two in the third before the Bucs scored three in the fifth to temporarily take the lead. The Brewers were able to slowly add more runs before finally beating Pittsburgh, 7-3. The Crew will try for a sweep Sunday at 1:05PM CDT.

Packers show Cards a full house (of talent)

2009-08-29T00:28:00.002-05:00

The Packers played their first exhibition game away from home Friday in Glendale, Ariz. The first-string offense looked sharp as they were able to amass 31 points in the first half over the defending NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals. Coupled with LB/DE Aaron Kampman's fumble return for another score, they lead 38-10 at halftime. The back-ups made it a lot more interesting in the second half, but the Pack still won and went 3-0. The final score was Packers 44, Cardinals 37. The fourth and final game of the exhibition season is Thursday, September 3 at 7:05PM CDT. They will take on the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.

Fielder hits another homer in first, Crew beats Bucs

2009-08-28T21:53:00.002-05:00

For the second straight game, Brewers' 1B Prince Fielder hit a 3-run home run in the first inning Friday. Unlike the previous day against the Reds, the Crew held on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates. The final score was 8-6. Game two is Saturday at 6:05PM CDT.

Hoffman claimed on waivers???

2009-08-27T18:57:00.004-05:00

There are numerous reports that the Milwaukee Brewers placed RHP Trevor Hoffman on waivers and a team placed a claim. It is not known which team claimed Hoffman, and also not known if the Brewers will work out a trade or pull Hoffman back. I guess, if true, that the Crew is looking forward to next year already. They are only 5 games below .500 with 35 games left to play.

I think it's time to COMPLETELY clean house. Get rid of Doug Melvin and everyone below him.

Crew swept by Reds

2009-08-27T16:36:00.001-05:00

The Brewers jumped out to a 4-0 lead after one inning Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds. It didn't last. The Reds completed the sweep of the Crew by winning, 8-5. The Brewers next welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates into town over the weekend for three games. Game one is Friday at 7:05PM CDT.

Crew drop another extra inning game to Reds

2009-08-26T22:46:00.002-05:00

For the second straight day, the Brewers go extra innings against the Reds. For the second straight day, the Brewers lose an extra inning game against the Reds. This time, the Reds win 4-3 in 10 innings. The Crew will try to avoid a sweep Thursday at 1:05PM CDT.

Brewers lose to Reds in 13

2009-08-25T23:33:00.002-05:00

The Brewers had a big five-run rally Tuesday in the bottom of the ninth inning to tie the game against the Reds at 6. It wasn't enough as the Reds hit two solo home runs in the 13th inning to win, 8-6. Game two is Wednesday at 7:05PM CDT.

Brewers win series against Nationals

2009-08-24T18:49:00.000-05:00

The Brewers were down 1-0 Monday when they erupted for six runs in the top of the sixth inning. They added another run in the eighth to beat the Washington Nationals, 7-1. The Brewers now head home for six games against the Reds and Pirates. Game one of three against the Cincinnati Reds is Tuesday at 7:05PM CDT.

Sounds like Jerry needs to sit in the corner again...

2009-08-24T17:09:00.003-05:00

This past Friday, the Dallas Cowboys hosted their first game in their new home, Cowboys Stadium. They played the Tennessee Titans and the stadium's new scoreboard caused a few in-game issues...it hangs 90 feet above the field. To quote Titans punter Craig Hentrich, "I hit it probably a dozen times in pregame." Cowboys owner Jerry Jones refuses to have the scoreboard raised for NFL games, even though he can. The band U2 is playing there in October and one of their stage props is 164 feet high, so the scoreboard will have to be raised.

Maybe it's time that the NFL sits Jones in a corner as punishment, since he's getting out of hand again...

Parra, Brewers can't catch a break against Nats

2009-08-23T15:35:00.001-05:00

Brewers starter Manny Parra gave up five earned runs in 3⅓ innings Sunday. Problem is, his team only scored three runs themselves. The Nationals take game three by a score of 8-3. The Crew can still win this series by taking game four Monday at 3:35PM CDT.

Brewers win second straight Saturday

2009-08-22T22:34:00.002-05:00

The Brewers came out swinging Saturday against the Washington Nationals and won their second straight. The Crew won by a score of 11-9. They will try for a series win Sunday at 12:35PM CDT.

Packers roll over T.O.-less Bills

2009-08-22T22:14:00.002-05:00

Buffalo Bills WR Terrell Owens didn't play Saturday against the Packers, but the way the Bills first-string was, it probably didn't matter. The Packers rolled over the Bills, 31-21. The third game of the exhibition season is Friday, August 28th at 9:00PM CDT against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz.

Crew gets back winning ways against Nats

2009-08-21T20:55:00.001-05:00

The Brewers scored two runs in the first inning Friday, and never looked back. The Crew beat the Nationals, 7-3. Game two is Saturday at 6:05PM CDT.

Letterman's take on Favre

2009-08-21T18:34:00.001-05:00

David Letterman, famous for his Top 10 lists on both his NBC and CBS shows, offers this list:

Want to forget Favre?

2009-08-20T18:24:00.003-05:00

There's a new website by another Packers fan offering shirts, banners, mouse pads, etc. for sale with such slogans as "Un 4 Givable," "4 Get Brett," "Brett Who?" I like this, but I wish the shirts came in black also. They currently come in just white. White shirts do not mix with me.

Crew gets swept by the lowly Bucs

2009-08-19T20:41:00.001-05:00

It doesn't get much worse than this. The Brewers were swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday. Wasn't it just earlier this year that the Crew OWNED the Pirates? Anyway, the Pirates won by a score of 3-1. The Brewers get a day off Thursday to dwell over this before starting a four-game series in Washington against the Nationals. Game one is Friday at 6:05PM CDT.

Favre has Green Bay fuming

2009-08-19T14:02:00.005-05:00

I just read an article by Yahoo! Sports' Charles Robinson Wednesday, and he hit the nail on the head. Brett Favre, who signed a 2-year contract Tuesday to be the quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings said, “If you’re a true Packer fan, you understand.”

I AM a true PACKER fan, not a FAVRE fan. Although I loved having Favre play for the Packers, he no longer plays for the Packers. That is pretty much how most TRUE PACKER fans will see him now --- as the enemy. I've been a Packer fan since the early '80s, about 10 years before Favre was traded to the Packers from the Falcons. I thank Favre for his 16 years of playing for the Packers, but now he is enemy since he crossed that bitter rivalry line. He will have his #4 retired someday, but it will most likely be posthumously now. If you think true Packer fans will support you now that you pretty much thumbed your nose at the Packers tradition and signed with the hated Vikings, you are sadly mistaken.

Parra, Crew can't overtake Bucs

2009-08-18T20:43:00.002-05:00

Brewers LHP Manny Parra allowed three earned runs in six innings Tuesday, but his team could only manage to score two of their own. The Pirates beat the Brewers, 5-2. The Crew will try to avoid a sweep Wednesday at 6:05PM CDT, before heading to Washington for the weekend.

'Benedict Brett' meets with Minnesota media

2009-08-18T18:01:00.003-05:00

I'm listening to some great B.S. coming out of Favre's mouth right now, and doing everything I can to keep from punching the television. I hope he gets carted off the field with a career-ending injury. Rot in hell, you traitor!!!

Vikings sign Favre

2009-08-18T13:25:00.001-05:00

This was expected, but the Minnesota Vikings have officially signed QB Brett Favre. Terms were not disclosed.

Favre OFFICIALLY at Vikings headquarters

2009-08-18T12:54:00.001-05:00

BREAKING NEWS: QB Brett Favre, at 12:09PM CDT Tuesday, has just arrived at Minnesota Vikings headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minn. Reports are out that Favre will sign with the Vikings, pending a physical.

Here's video footage of Favre arriving (from KSTP 5):

Bucs beat Crew Monday

2009-08-17T21:13:00.002-05:00

The Pittsburgh Pirates' offense got going against Brewers' starter Carlos Villanueva Monday on their way to beating the Crew, 9-5. Game two is Tuesday at 6:05PM CDT.

Reader's Digest to file for Chapter 11 protection

2009-08-17T12:21:00.002-05:00

Reader's Digest Association, publisher of magazine Reader's Digest, announced Monday that it will file for Chapter 11 protection. The plan is to swap debt for ownership in the company.

Well, this explains a lot. My wife and I cancelled our subscription over the past year amid the magazine re-designing itself around January 2008. It just wasn't the same magazine anymore. Reader's Digest became overzealous in trying to win us back. Now I know why they were being so pushy...

Weathers blows save as Crew can't sweep

2009-08-16T16:26:00.002-05:00

Although Prince Fielder made it look interesting at the end of the game Sunday, the Brewers just couldn't sweep the Astros. Reliever David Weathers gave up the lead on a home run to Hunter Pence, and the Astros won by a score of 8-5. The Brewers embark on a seven-game road trip to Pittsburgh and the nation's capital. Three games at PNC Park start Monday at 6:05PM CDT.

Packers blank Browns in exhibition debut

2009-08-15T21:44:00.002-05:00

The Packers shut out the Cleveland Browns Saturday in their first exhibition game of the season. The final score was 17-0. The next game is Saturday, August 22 at 7:00PM CDT. They will take on the Buffalo Bills at Lambeau Field then.

After watching the game against the Browns, I have this funny feeling that Browns coach Eric Mangini was holding back for the regular season game. I don't expect much in a couple weeks against the Cardinals either.

Crew wins third straight

2009-08-15T21:02:00.002-05:00

The Brewers did something Saturday that they haven't done in a while - win three games in a row. The Crew beat the Astros, 6-2. They now go after a series sweep Sunday at 1:05PM CDT.