Author: Colby Faria

Colby has a near-decades worth of experience writing about every major professional sport. As a Boston sports fan, he offers an outsiders perspective on the world of Wisconsin sports. Find him on Twitter, @ColbysBets!

Wisconsin Badgers

The Wisconsin Badgers Men’s Basketball team have taken a bit of a slide in the latest top-25 rankings. Wisconsin Slides In Latest AP Poll Following a 1-1 record over the past week, Wisconsin Men’s Basketball have slid down from 14th to 18th in the latest AP Top 25 Poll. The Badgers squeaked out a 63-60 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers, last Tuesday before dropping a 79-69 game against the Illinois Fighting Illini, due, in part, because of the absence of star forward, Tyler Wahl, who suffered an ankle injury early on in the aforementioned victory over Minnesota, on Tuesday…

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National Championship

The 2022-23 College Football National Championship is finally here. The classic case of David vs. Goliath pits Stetson Bennett and the undefeated Georgia Bulldogs, who are one win away from back-to-back titles, who are tasked with holding off what would be perhaps the biggest underdog story in College Football history as Max Duggan and the TCU Horned Frogs look to bring home the school’s first-ever Football championship. TCU vs. Georgia Betting Breakdown One of the most lopsided national championships in recent memory when it comes to a betting perspective, TCU has been doubted the entirety of their 2022-23 campaign. Let’s take…

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Green Bay Packers Cleveland Browns Kylin Hill

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers fell short of the NFL Playoffs after the club was defeated by NFC North rivals, the Detroit Lions , 20-16 on Sunday Night Football at Lambeau Field. With an off-season that’s sure to shape the future of the organization, featuring several question marks about the team, most notably the future of former MVP and Super Bowl Champion, QB, Aaron Rodgers. Let’s delve into the Packers’ eight home and nine away opponents for next season: Packers 2023-24 Regular Season Opponents List Home Opponents Chicago Bears − Divisional Opponent Detroit Lions − Divisional Opponent Minnesota Vikings − Intra-conference Opponent New Orleans…

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playoff game

With the Green Bay Packers’ crushing loss against the Detroit Lions officially ending the 2022-23 regular season in the NFL, everyone’s attention can now be directed toward the playoffs. With the Seahawks clinching the 14th and final spot in the post-season following the Packers’ aforementioned loss to the Lions on Sunday Night Football, the NFL has released the schedule for this upcoming weekend’s Wild Card Round. Let’s take a look at the 2023 NFL Playoff Schedule: NFL Playoff Schedule: Wild Card Round Saturday, January 14, 2023 Seattle Seahawks (9-8) at San Francisco 49ers (13-4) − 4:30 p.m. EDT, FOX Los Angeles…

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Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers added fuel to the speculation that the Packers’ final game of the season could be his last…at least with the club. Rodgers and the Packers fell short against their NFC North divisional rivals on Sunday night in Lambeau. The 20-16 heartbreaker Green Bay confirmed that the club won’t be participating in the post-season for the first-time since 2018 and only the fourth time in Rodgers’ career. Aaron Rodgers Refuses to Give Up Jersey to Lions Rookie After Crushing Loss Following the Packers’ devastating week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions, QB, Aaron Rodgers met midfield with former Green…

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JJ Watt

Former Wisconsin Badger, Houston Texan, and now Arizona Cardinals legendary defensive lineman, JJ Watt has played in his final career professional football game. Watt’s Cardinals came up short against one of the NFL’s best teams in the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon, 38-13. JJ Watt Career Bio JJ Watt began his playing career at Pewaukee High School in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, playing as a Tight End. Watt was then offered a scholarship by Central Michigan, where he’d spend one season with the Chippewas before being asked to move to Offensive Tackle. However, Watt decided to make the move to defensive…

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NFL Week 18

Week 18 of the NFL is upon us and the final week of the 2022-23 season isn’t short on storylines and scenarios for as many as six teams battling it out for the seventh and final seed in both the AFC and NFC. Let’s delve into your watch guide for NFL Week 18. NFL Week 18 Schedule AFC New England Patriots (8-8) @ Buffalo Bills (12-3): 1:00pm EDT/Noon CDT Baltimore Ravens (10-6) @ Cincinnati Bengals (11-4): 1:00pm EDT/Noon CDT New York Jets (7-9) @ Miami Dolphins (8-9): 1:00pm EDT/Noon CDT Cleveland Browns (7-9) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (8-9): 1:00pm EDT/Noon CDT Houston…

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Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers continue to shape their roster, this winter. Brewers Announce Acquisition of Former Minor League Pitcher of The Year Announced via the club’s official Twitter account, the Brewers announced the acquisition of pitcher, Joseph Hernandez in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. The Brew Crew will be sending reliever, Justin Topa to the Mariners in exchange for Hernandez. https://twitter.com/Brewers/status/1611885421478166532?s=20&t=AYShwCkb1HZHYGG5lmwatA What Will The Brewers Be Getting In Joseph Hernandez? In four seasons in the minor leagues, Joseph Hernandez has competed in the Dominican Summer League as well as the California League. Hernandez was named the 2022 California League Pitcher…

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Houston Texans 2023 Mock Draft

Let’s take a look at who experts think could be in the mix to go number one overall in our Houston Texans 2023 Mock Draft Tracker. The 2-13-1 Houston Texans have secured the number one overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Another less-than-stellar season for the Texans, this time, under veteran Head Coach, Love Smith. Will the Texans give Smith one more season to right the ship in Houston or will the club move into a new era, alongside, hopefully, for the Texans, drafting their franchise centerpiece during this coming April’s draft. Houston Texans Draft Selections 1st Round (1st…

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Sean Payton

Sean Payton could be making his way back to the NFL. Could Sean Payton Return To The NFL? According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Denver Broncos have requested and received permission from the New Orleans Saints to interview former Saints coach and Super Bowl Champion, Sean Payton for their head coaching position. “The Denver Broncos requested and received permission from the New Orleans Saints to interview Sean Payton for their head coach job, league sources tell ESPN. The NFL ruled that any in-person interview with Payton cannot be conducted until at least January 17, per sources.” Sean Payton Career Breakdown…

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