It was a good weekend — and start to the week — for Wisconsin sports. The Milwaukee Bucks won Friday, Saturday and Monday. (They’re 3-0 since the Eric Bledsoe trade.) The Wisconsin Badgers won Saturday. (A dominant defensive performance against Iowa.) The Green Bay Packers won Sunday. (Their first win without Aaron Rodgers to improve…… MORE
Hundley steps up, Packers beat Bears
Brett Hundley saved his best for last, as the Packers got their first win without Aaron Rodgers. In case you missed “Air it Out” this morning, you can catch the “Hurry-Up Podcast.” Plus, the Badgers stayed undefeated with a big win over Iowa. (Evan Flood joined the show, too)… MORE
Martellus Bennett (the Patriot) has torn rotator cuff
Wake up. There’s more news on Martellus Bennett. After being but by the Packers on Wednesday, he was claimed by the Patriots on Thursday. Now this morning on NFL Network, Ian Rapoport reported that Bennett has a torn rotator cuff. Just reported on @gmfb: The #Packers waived TE Martellus Bennett because of a torn rotator…… MORE
Cut by Packers, Martellus Bennett claimed by the Patriots
Tight end Martellus Bennett was released Wednesday by the Green Bay Packers, and he was claimed off waivers today by the New England Patriots. (Check out the story at CBSSports.com) The tight end’s return to New England caps a bizarre two weeks for him. During the Packers’ bye in Week 8, Bennett went on Instagram and said…… MORE
So the “Martellus Bennett Era” was short, huh?
Eight months ago, the Packers signed Martellus Bennett to a three-year, $21 million contract. After seven games and 23 catches, Bennett’s time in Green Bay is over. From sleeping in the locker room to wearing a cheesehead at his locker to several interesting analogies and a hint at retirement on social media, the self-proclaimed “Captain…… MORE
Martellus Bennett done in Green Bay
The Packers have released tight end Martellus Bennett, per Field Yates of ESPN. (Check out the story at ESPN.com) Bennett had 24 catches for 233 yards in seven games with the Packers. It appears there’s more to the story. The #Packers paid TE Martellus Bennett $8M of his 3-year, $21M contract. The only tangible benefit…… MORE
State of the NFC North: Bears favored over Packers
So, we’re nine weeks into the 2017 NFL season. Here’s the NFC North in a nutshell: the Chicago Bears are favored over the Green Bay Packers. (In real life.) What if someone told you that before the season started? Check this out from NBC Chicago: The Bears haven’t been favored in a game against Green…… MORE
Packers blown out by the Lions at Lambeau
Did you miss “Air it Out” this morning? Whether you did or you didn’t, you can catch up on Packers-Lions reaction on the “Hurry-Up Podcast,” available only at TheFan1075.com.… MORE
Bucks acquire Eric Bledsoe
According to ESPN, the Milwaukee Bucks are trading Greg Monroe and a first-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Eric Bledsoe. (Check out the story at ESPN.com) Bledsoe has been away from the team, as he made it publicly clear that he wanted out of Phoenix. Early trade talks indicated that the Suns were interested…… MORE
U-G-L-Y: Packers lose to Lions at Lambeau
No sugar-coating this morning: The Packers were embarrassed Monday night at Lambeau Field. “Air it Out” (9-11 AM) with Marques, Bill & Rookie. (Stream the show online at TheFan1075.com) It’s your chance to sound off. Were there any positives? Any at all? Anyone? Anywhere?… MORE
