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WRN Sports Daily (Video)

May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

In today’s WRN Sports Daily, there’s trouble brewing in Oshkosh with the men’s baseball program.  Long time head coach Tom Lechnir has been told his contract isn’t being renewed for next season.  After 728 wins, he’s baffled at the move and is considering legal action against the school.

The Brewers dropped their series finale to the Dodgers.  I ask, why can’t Ron Roenicke be more like Don Mattingly?

During Packers OTA’s, the offense has been running the pistol and read option.  We’ll tell you why in this segment of the WRN Sports Daily.

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Jolly ready to join the Packers

May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Defensive lineman Johnny Jolly graduated from his court-ordered drug treatment

Johnny Jolly

Johnny Jolly

program in Houston on Wednesday and will report to the Green Bay Packers’ organized team activities.  The story was first reported by WBAY-TV in Green Bay.

The 30-year old Jolly is attempting a comeback after serving a three-year suspension for violating the league’s policy on substance abuse.  Jolly served six months of a six-year jail term for violating probation.  He was released last May and placed on shock probation for 10 years.

 

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Packers add another WR

May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

The Green Bay Packers signed wide receiver Alex Gillett on Wednesday.

Gillett played quarterback at Eastern Michigan but moved to wide receiver late last season.  Gillett started three games as a wide receiver, catching 14 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown.

Gillett finished his career with 4,448 passing yards for 35 touchdowns and 34 interceptions at quarterback.

The Packers now have 11 wide receivers on their roster.  Seven of the 11 wideouts are either rookies or second-year players.

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WRN Sports Daily (Video)

May 22, 2013 By

In today’s WRN Sports Daily, we take a look at the Packers first open OTA workout on Clark Hinkle Field.

Sam Shields was a no-show this week during OTA’s and rookie draft choice J.C. Tretter is out for considerable time with an injury.

Also some quick thoughts on the upcoming Winter Olympic games in Russia.

Also, athletes are donating to the Tornado Relief Fund in Oklahoma City.  Some more than others.  We’ll explain.

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Woodson signs with Raiders

May 22, 2013 By

Free agent defensive back Charles Woodson has signed a one-year contract with the

Charles Woodson

Charles Woodson

Oakland Raiders, returning to his original NFL team.

Woodson signed his new deal yesterday in Oakland.  He played initially for Oakland for eight seasons, then spent the last seven years with the Packers.

Woodson had previously visited San Francisco and Denver before signing with the Raiders.

 

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