Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan is not surprised at the resignation of U-S Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez. Gonzales' resignation ends a controversial tenure that saw the A.G. clash with Congress over the firing of nine U.S. attorneys and the use of warrantless wiretaps in the war on terror. Republican Ryan says the prospect of continued pressure by Congress likely forced this decision. "Congress comes back from the August recess a week from tomorrow," Ryan told WRJN. "He was going to . . . have to go back up to Capitol Hill and testify. I think he probably said enough is enough." The attorney general's support in Congress had deteriorated: Ryan and fellow Wisconsin Congressman James Sensenbrenner were just two of the many Republicans who had questioned Gonzales' ability to continue to lead the Justice Department.
Packers down to three QB's
The Green Bay Packers released backup quarterback Ingle Martin over the weekend, leaving them with three quarterbacks left on the roster.
Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers are sure bets to make the roster, but Paul Thompson has no guarantees at all and will need to play well in the preseason finale to have a chance at the 53 man roster. He may have a better chance at getting signed to the teams practice squad.
Both coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Ted Thompson say Martin could return to the Packers at sometime down the road, and there's also a decent possibility the Packers could go into the regular season with just two quarterbacks on their roster.
Listen / Download – McCarthy asked if he'd be comfortable with 2 QB's. :15
Kicking battle to be decided soon
The kicking battle between incumbant Dave Rayner and sixth-round draft pick Mason Crosby is into its final week in Green Bay Packers training camp. Crosby continues to hold an ever so slight edge during practice kicks, while the two are even in game competition.
Which ever kicker the Packers decide to keep, the other could get the Packers a low round draft pick in a trade. A handful of teams need kicking help and if the Packers decide to go with Crosby, Rayner, who has league experience, is a sure bet to get a call. If that's the case, the Packers may be able to deal him without putting him on the waiver wire.
Listen / Download – Mike McCarthy said it's unlikely they'll keep two. :17
Cooper dismissed from Badger football team
The on-again, off-again relationship between defensive end Jamal Cooper and the Wisconsin football team is off-again.
Cooper has been suspended indefinitely from the program for conduct detrimental to the team.
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema said Cooper will have access to full academic support services, but will no longer be a part of the football program in any other way.
Fond du Lac soldier remembered
One of a fallen Fond du Lac soldier's best friends says he was a man of principle.
Captain Derek Dobogai was among 14 soldiers killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash in northern Iraq last week. Adam Mueller ran cross country and played basketball with Derek while the two attended Winnebago Lutheran Academy.
After they graduated in 1999 they kept in touch and tried to get together whenever Derek could manage to get home. Mueller says he was shocked to hear of Derek's death.
Mueller says Derek knew he wanted to serve his country and he admires him for that. Mueller says one of the things that unites their circle of friends is a strong faith and that's what's going to get them through their grief over Derek's death.
Mueller says Derek had a strong faith and that's what will get the rest of them through their grief. He says Derek was a man of principle and will always be a hero to him.
