Author: Gabriel S Esparza

The Marquette Golden Eagles knew during their 12 point halftime lead, that St Thomas would not go away quietly. For this Shaka Smart team, they were hoping to not have to weather a second half storm. Against an ambitious St Thomas team, it did get close at the end. The lead proved too much to overcome, as Tyler Kolek was able to seal the game from the line in the eventual 84-79 win. Marquette Golden Eagles Good Start It looked like it was going to be a cruise to victory after the first 20 minutes. Being down three, midway through…

It’s not what any Green Bay Packers fan wants to hear. After a series of wins, and then to lose in the disappointing manner in which the team did, to be talking about intangible qualities and positive aspects is not a particular discussion many want to be a part of. In reality, with these young pieces, and a first year starter at quarterback, an up and down season was to be expected. Clearly disappointed in some of the decisions, and the execution from the loss against the Giants, Matt LaFleur took a moment to acknowledge the mental toughness of his…

The Green Bay Packers passed up a chance to seize an opportunity to be in firm control of their playoff destiny. With things starting to click for the offense, and an improved defensive display over the past few weeks, a win against a 4-8 New York Giants team did not seem it would be an issue! Green Bay Packers Slow Start The offense just started out bad. Not really in any sort of rhythm, two straight drives ended in a punt. Then a silly special teams play gave the Giants prime field position in their own territory. Luckily this short…

The Green Bay Packers have an offensive coach who could be described more as a quarterback whisperer. It is rare to have Hall Of Fame level quarterback play with back to back long term players, but it seems that any room he is a part of, a greater amount of success follows. While non-committal on how far he is from a possible retirement, or if it is even on his mind, Green Bay Packers fans should be hoping that he chooses to stay a while. Green Bay Packers Earlier Coaching Years Being a Heisman finalist himself at Notre Dame, with…

Marquette Golden Eagles head coach Shaka Smart spoke after his teams’ dominant victory against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. There is some debate as to  how coaches should handle big wins. Is it better to bask in the moment, or is it more important to get on any mistakes players made so that they don’t lose their edge? Calm, and matter of fact, Coach Smart elected to not only compliment his team, but also to compliment the stage of development that the young Irish program is at as well. Marquette Golden Eagles Injury Concern Coming in to the game, it…

Wisconsin Badgers coach Greg Gard spoke with the media after the 98-73 loss to Arizona. In what was undoubtedly a frustrating afternoon, Coach Gard seemed relatively calm and patient, respectively answering all of the reporters’ questions. While that may not be the most important thing of note, it did provide an insight into what he saw from the game. More importantly, we saw a general attitude of his opinion on an interesting aspect within the world of college basketball. Wisconsin Badgers Game Analysis For Coach Gard, a game that had a large run against his Wisconsin Badgers in the first…

The Green Bay Packers are peaking at the right time. For a league that has seen so many teams get off to hot starts, only to fizzle out, the Packers appear to be on the other side of that trend. There have also been teams that have even been crowned champions before the first kickoff of the season, proven to be far too soon. Yet time has showed that it is not how you start the marathon of a season, but it is about playing your best football toward the end of the season, and being healthy in time to…

The Marquette Golden Eagles, a team filled with returning players, has now faced some tough opponents this season. Tonight their chemistry showed. They had a fast start, and never let their foot off of the gas pedal, against the visiting team from South Bend. What was perhaps most impressive was not the final margin, or how balanced the team was, but how the Marquette Golden Eagles maintained their intensity and level of play, in a spot where many teams would let up or be tempted to take it easy. Marquette Golden Eagles First Half Marquette ended up winning the game,…

The Wisconsin Badgers came in as road dogs. While most were not expecting them to make the return trip to Madison as victors, the way in which they lost was shocking. For a team that had dominated opponents as of late, this was a let down, and a chance that slipped away to prove that they belonged in the top tier conversations. Wisconsin Badgers: Where it went wrong It was going relatively well. Midway through the first half, the game was tied, and Arizona had a couple of players in foul trouble. But with about 7 minutes left in the…

The Wisconsin Badgers are hosting a coveted quarterback this weekend. For a position that is constantly in the spotlight, being a quarterback at a high profile school will always come with intense scrutiny. While in an ideal world, you would love someone who never puts the ball in harms way and sets records in yards and touchdowns, that reality rarely happens. With the up and downs of a college season, you want a quarterback who can not only lead you to the highs, but also manage the low points throughout a game and a season. This is likely why the…