Author: Matthew Brown

Matthew is a lifelong Packers fan and a follower of all sports and pop culture. He also hosts two podcasts Beers and Ears and Discontinued on Display.

Blake Martinez: Blake's Breaks

When NFL players retire, it is always interesting to see what they do. While some will go into coaching or the broadcast booth, others tap into other passions outside of football. One former Packer, Blake Martinez, is doing just that. He is making millions outside of football in a unique way, his new company Blake’s Breaks. Blake Martinez Opens A Card Shop After Martinez retired from the NFL after seven seasons, he decided to start his own company. Blake’s Breaks is a trading card company that specializes in Pokemon cards. It has proven to be quite lucrative. The company has…

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Wisconsin Badgers Recruiting Make Late Push @ Garrett Sexton

The Wisconsin Badgers recruiting efforts for the future are in full swing. While many offers for the class of 2024 have come in, we are also seeing some prospects from the 2025 class receiving offers. This week, Wisconsin extended an offer to Brock Schott. https://twitter.com/BrockSchott/status/1629200431606861824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1629200431606861824%7Ctwgr%5Ee5639d81935b4bb642f62f536b8001b3793a274a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsbreak.com%2Fmadison-wi%2F2936957544272-wisconsin-offers-class-of-2025-tight-end Wisconsin Badgers Recruiting: Brock Schott Schott is a 6-foot-3 205-pound tight end out of Leo, Indiana. He does not carry a star rating currently but his measurables put him in the three or four-star range. Because he is a part of the class of 2025, he currently does not have many offers. Wisconsin is only…

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Who is Nate Letton?

Nate Letton joined the Badgers in January 2023 and was promoted when Gino Guidugli left to coach at Notre Dame. He previously coached tight ends at the University of Cincinnati. So who is Nate Letton? Let’s take a closer look and get to know the Badgers’ tight-ends coach. Who Is Nate Letton? Facts About The Badgers Coach As a linebacker, Letton secured ALL-SAA honorable mention accolades in 2014 by totaling 67 tackles and leading Centre to an undefeated season and conference championship. Before his time at Cincinnati, Letton coached at his alma mater, Centre College, from 2015-19. Letton led the…

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Wisconsin Badgers Keeanu Benton 2023 NFL Draft

The Wisconsin Badgers found themselves dealing with an unexpected coaching vacancy. Tight ends coach Gino Guidugli left to be the quarterback coach at Notre Dame. Guidugli was a key part in getting a couple of massive tight-end recruits and had coached with Luke Fickell in the past. The team officially announced their new tight ends coach, Nate Letton. https://twitter.com/BadgerFootball/status/1629217144415084548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1629217144415084548%7Ctwgr%5Eddc48358cf959cf8510f5d5b3f68e6721eeffc2b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsbreak.com%2Fmadison-wi%2F2936786559498-wisconsin-football-names-their-next-tight-ends-coach Wisconsin Badgers Hire New Tight Ends Coach The Badgers decided to hire from within. Letton was already on the staff as an offensive quality control coach and Fickell decided to promote him. He previously worked with Fickell in Cincinnati as a…

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Wisconsin Badgers recruiting: Nitareon Tuggle

The excitement around Wisconsin Badgers recruiting is at an all-time high. The number of offers that have gone out to three and four-star recruits this week has been more than anyone can remember in the past 10 years. Another three-star wide receiver, NiTareon “Nitro” Tuggle, received an offer this week from Luke Fickell and his staff. https://twitter.com/3reasonz__/status/1628784314354737152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1628784314354737152%7Ctwgr%5E01e7db3d5cf4a75809ebf5619c9477cfc5de40d3%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbadgerswire.usatoday.com%2F2023%2F02%2F24%2Fwisconsin-offers-three-star-wide-receiver-from-indiana%2F Wisconsin Badgers Recruiting: NiTareon Tuggle Tuggle is a 6-foot-3 190-pound wide receiver out of Nappanee, Indiana. He is considered the no. 5 ranked prospect in the state of Indiana for the 2024 class. He currently has 21 Division I offers including Ohio State,…

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Wisconsin Badgers Recruiting: Chauncey Gooden

The Wisconsin Badgers recruiting train is plowing ahead. Luke Fickell and his staff are hard at work to secure recruits from the 2024 and 2025 classes. Another offer was extended to a massive interior lineman, Chauncey Gooden. https://twitter.com/ChaunceyGooden/status/1628897337241133057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1628897337241133057%7Ctwgr%5E60405619a0d48ee56044250cc5dbed9989258e80%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbadgerswire.usatoday.com%2F2023%2F02%2F24%2Fbadgers-offer-four-star-class-of-2025-offensive-lineman%2F Wisconsin Badgers Recruiting: Chauncey Gooden Gooden is a 6-foot-4 320-pound offensive lineman out of Nashville Tennessee and is a part of the class of 2025. His four-star ranking puts him as the number three recruit in the state of Tennessee. Because of this, he has no shortage of offers. Currently, he has 40 Division I offers including eight Big Ten schools. Every…

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Badgers Lead Recruiting of Transfer Portal Jahquez Robinson

Luke Fickell and his staff are hard at work. The Wisconsin Badgers recruiting efforts are in full swing with many offers being handed out. The Badgers are looking to keep their high-flying offense stacked for years to come. An offer has been extended to Elijah Moore, a 3-star wide receiver out of Maryland. https://twitter.com/3lijahmoore/status/1628185928681365508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1628185928681365508%7Ctwgr%5Ecfd699c6f5beb61802d292318135bae6704f4ec3%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbadgerswire.usatoday.com%2F2023%2F02%2F21%2Fbadgers-offer-6-foot-4-wide-receiver-from-maryland%2F Wisconsin Badgers Recruiting Elijah Moore Moore is a 6-foot-4 178-pound recruit out of Olney, Maryland. He is a part of the class of 2024. With offensive coordinator Phil Longo bringing his “air raid” offense to Madison, offensive skill position players are taking notice. Many other schools…

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Wisconsin Badgers recruiting: George MacIntrye

The excitement around Wisconsin Badgers recruiting is at an all-time high. Luke Fickell and his staff are attracting attention from high-level recruits. One position that is seeing a lot of traction is the quarterback position. The Badgers have already scored some commitments in that position and have their sights set on the future. An offer has been extended to a class of 2025, 4-star quarterback, George MacIntyre. https://twitter.com/GeorgeMacIntyr6/status/1627862773173559297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1627862773173559297%7Ctwgr%5Eab8d27fc08cef5412cec18214cfc9cd48b533012%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbadgerswire.usatoday.com%2F2023%2F02%2F21%2Fwisconsin-offers-four-star-class-of-2025-qb-from-tennessee%2F Wisconsin Badgers Recruiting: George MacIntyre MacIntyre is a 6-foot-5 178-pound quarterback out of Brentwood, Tennessee. He is one of the most coveted recruits of the 2025 class. He is the no. 2…

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The Milwaukee Bucks are expecting the have Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder in the lineup on Friday

The Milwaukee Bucks are the hottest team in the NBA right now. The scary things for the rest of the league is they are not even at full strength. Trade deadline pickup Jae Crowder has not played yet and Bobby Portis is still sidelined with an injury. However, that is expected to change very soon. https://twitter.com/eric_nehm/status/1628560844844933124?s=46&t=5FWq1RXSLX-A_EBYwWQICg&fbclid=IwAR2GWwwcRCV8Qi1S2MRvBxElIHKR6dFUtv3zjDm4kO-oWf_m0OCnSxSczfA Milwaukee Bucks Expecting To Get Jae Crowder And Bobby Portis Back Head coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters that he expects both Crowder and Portis to be back on Friday. With only a third of the season left, the Bucks need to finalize their rotation…

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Green Bay Packers, David Bakhtiari

The ACL injury is one of the most devastating in sports. After a year of recovery, there are questions about if that player will ever be the same again. The Green Bay Packers are no stranger to ACL injuries in the past 10 years. In fact, Green Bay is near the top in ACL injuries for the past 10 years. https://twitter.com/itszacharyj/status/1628185740554407938?s=49&t=PwkJgFHK9U7AFh5Z-Oc4bg&fbclid=IwAR3tVDoYISMgouPhWLzurc5uRm_MkILj7YH9tq8e1WX_iYjsvF8zxf7GdSw Green Bay Packers: ACL Injury History Since 2013, only the Broncos, Eagles, Cardinals, and Commanders have had more ACL injuries than the Packers. The Packers have been especially devastating with high-profile players tearing their ACLs. Jordy Nelson, David Bakhtiari,…

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