Author: Matthew Brown

All sports seem to be trying to do one thing; make their games shorter. With decreasing attention spans and fans craving constant action, leagues are making sure that their games are running smoothly. Baseball is the most notable sport to do this with the pitch clock being implemented this year. The NCAA has also been mulling a rules change. What does the possible NCAA rule change mean for Wisconsin Badgers Football? Wisconsin Badgers Football: Possible NCAA Rule Change What is being proposed? Currently, the clock stops after every first down until the ball is set. Under the new rule change,…

After months of speculation, the Milwaukee Bucks landed Jae Crowder from the Pheonix Suns. The Bucks needed a reliable “3-and-D” guy and they got one of the best. Crowder did sit out most of the year and many questioned what he would look like on the court. The trade is already paying dividends for the Bucks. https://twitter.com/sell_dalton/status/1632388036552957957?t=Wf-pY1t4QTwuWz1P1e31hA&s=07&fbclid=IwAR3WMNurakbWEf7m6vwwQM4f5MZfYthnw6chCQqgZ5zP-Wbzsl311_FlPWs Jae Crowder Trade Is Working For The Milwaukee Bucks Offensively, they really haven’t need Crowder to have a huge game. Between Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, and Brook Lopez, the offense has the focal points. It is his defense that is making…

It is no secret that the Packers’ defense was underwhelming last year. Coming into the season, the team talked about how the identity of this team was defense and that was not the case during the season. The main problem for the Green Bay Packers secondary was inconsistency and this baffling stat shows just how inconsistent they were. https://twitter.com/DaireCarragher/status/1632149179861532672?s=20&fbclid=IwAR13dZgrZbSTL18O1-hw7Vw2v4dcjEx7jY1mLjxUuKelQEV1V6nFYqKpRwI Green Bay Packers Secondary Struggles In Cover-4 When the Packers were in Cover-4, they gave up a play of 15+ yards on 26% of pass plays. That means that one in four plays against the Packers’ Cover-4 defense resulted in a…

The Milwaukee Bucks looked poised for another championship run. They are one of the most complete teams in the NBA and they aren’t done adding to the roster. Goran Dragic will be joining the Milwaukee Bucks via the buyout market. What does Dragic bring to the team? https://twitter.com/sell_dalton/status/1632117534412492801?s=20&fbclid=IwAR146634QpzDucaw6G-alOMd-lWDD-OI9Xo22uRwkcVHotCtV9rQcqfzMUA What Does Goran Dragic Bring To The Milwaukee Bucks? Dragic brings a jolt of offense to the Bucks. He is shooting 43% on catch-and-shoot threes this season and 46% on corner threes. He should get plenty of opportunities as opposing defenses become focused on Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jrue Holiday. Dragic isn’t a…

The excitement around Wisconsin football for 2023 is at an all-time high. Luke Fickell and his staff have created a buzz around the program that has not been seen in years. 247Sports released their way-too-early 2023 bowl predictions. Where does Wisconsin football land? Wisconsin Football: Way-Too-Early 2023 Bowl Predictions 247Sports definitely thinks that the Badgers are going to make some noise this season. However, they do not have them overtaking other Big Ten powerhouses. They are projected to make the Orange Bowl and would play Florida State. This would be a serious step up for the Badgers as they played…

NFL draft prospects are not the only ones impressing at the NFL combine. Former Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert was invited to throw some passes at the combine and it seems scouts are taking notice. https://twitter.com/RyanTracyNFL/status/1632102542279856128?s=20&fbclid=IwAR0vkOOAK5K57DiPnVV7HaZ1HOl4GPjgwfkXr8UZ3e3V1cfNOGHKOwux7XU Kurt Benkert At The NFL Combine With the XFL and USFL both kicking off in the spring, Benkert most likely had the opportunity to join one of those teams. Instead, he decided to pass and accept the invite to the NFL combine. It may just pay off for him. A lot of teams verbally expressed their thoughts on Benkert’s play. He got to show off…

The NFL Combine is always a fun time of year. It is an opportunity for teams and fans to get a better look at draft prospects. The main event is always the workout numbers that the players put up. It gives tangible stats for people to compare. The Green Bay Packers are likely in the market for another wide receiver. West Virginia wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton looks to be a Christian Watson clone. https://twitter.com/DaireCarragher/status/1632093837655961605?s=20&fbclid=IwAR0DnDeW6mdqMnz70WXndI9ipjaom0VMjKgbfd4KhGjGTbT_HU5yFWbH_28 Bryce Ford-Wheaton Is A Christian Watson Clone Both players stand at 6-foot-4 and are over 200 pounds. Their 40-yard dash times are basically identical with Watson…

The NFL Combine is in full swing. The Green Bay Packers have had many formal meetings with prospects. GM Brian Gutekunst and his team are definitely doing their due diligence. The Packers hold the no. 15 overall pick and there are a lot of ways the team can go. As always, fans are wondering about a first-round wide receiver. One NFL draft prospect thinks the Packers are looking seriously at adding talent to that position. https://twitter.com/gerywoelfel/status/1631644263703347202?s=46&t=Bgo5ZRJWlUVL5qPJtpvYEQ NFL Draft Prospect Jaxon Smith-Njigba Meeting Green Bay Packers Smith-Njigba had his formal meeting with the Packers and had a very clear message about…

The Milwaukee Bucks are the hottest team in the NBA. Winners of 16 straight, the Bucks have their sights set on an NBA championship. Because of the win streak and how well the team is playing, head coach Mike Budenholzer was named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month. https://twitter.com/Bucks/status/1631407812755464195?t=cJ9rg34hWEQL206i1z923A&s=07&fbclid=IwAR1ALeSFEPcUbCWyor0FSEBERIRlCGW-xfkPxf5kLmfP5Zu5FJdtGtr_BYc Mike Budenholzer Wins Coach Of The Month The Bucks were a perfect 10-0 in the month of February. The team is playing as well as anyone right now. While Giannis Antetokounmpo is a huge reason for the winning, the coaching of Budenholzer has been a big part of the winning…

The Green Bay Packers have a number of key players that went down with injuries last season. One of them was second-year cornerback Eric Stokes. While he was struggling after a fantastic rookie year, he still is an important part of the Packers’ defense. The Packers provided an update on the Eric Stokes injury and the news was promising. https://twitter.com/billhubernfl/status/1631072191058944000?s=51&t=Bgo5ZRJWlUVL5qPJtpvYEQ Eric Stokes Injury Update Injuries can be tricky. There can often be setbacks or mental hurdles to get over. Stokes seems to be on track to start the season. “Eric has had zero setbacks and is ahead of schedule,” a…