by Bill Scott | Apr 26, 2013
The Detroit Lions kicked off their second night of the NFL draft by selecting defensive back, Darius Slay out of Mississippi State. Slay selected 36th overall, he snagged 5 interceptions in 2012 and was voted to the Coaches All-SEC Second team. Slay joins first round...
by Bill Scott | Apr 26, 2013
Aaron Rodgers is officially the highest paid player in the NFL. The Packers and Rodgers agreed to a reported 5-year $110-million deal that will keep the MVP in Green Bay through the 2019 season. Rodgers was very thankful for the honor when meeting with reporters this...
by Bill Scott | Apr 26, 2013
The Green Bay Packers have announced that they have reached a contract extension with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The deal is expected to make Rodgers the highest paid played in NFL History. The Packers have scheduled a press conference for 430 this afternoon prior to...
by Andrew Beckett | Apr 26, 2013
With the hope of addressing growing concerns about prescription drug abuse in the state, Wisconsin will take part in a national drug take-back event Saturday that will allow people to safely dispose of old medications. The event will offer drop-off sites across the...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 26, 2013
A Wisconsin Congressman is again trying to end payments to Brazilian cotton farmers. Brazil filed an action against the U.S. for unfair trade practices in 2004 and won the case. Wisconsin Third District Congressman Ron Kind says that’s why the U.S. spends $147...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 26, 2013
Governor Scott Walker backs off on his original plan to increase the University of Wisconsin System’s budget by more than $180 million. Backlash from revelations the system has $650 million in surplus has led politicians in both parties to call for a tuition freeze....
by WRN Contributor | Apr 26, 2013
A Rudolph man wanted by Wood County police since 2010 has been arrested in Southeast Wisconsin. Larry Arnold, 38, was picked up near the Kettle Moraine State Park on Thursday after a manhunt by local authorities. He’s wanted on a series of charges including bail...
by Bill Scott | Apr 26, 2013
It shouldn’t be a surprise the Packers went defense in the first round of this years draft. Green Bay’s biggest issue the past couple seasons hasn’t been scoring points, its been stopping their opponent from doing so. Datone Jones will add...
by Jackie Johnson | Apr 26, 2013
A statewide survey aims to find gaps in broadband Internet coverage. Officials are undertaking an effort to accurately assess the Internet needs of Wisconsin residents and businesses by using a location-based demand survey. Tithi chattopadhyay (pronounce) is...
by Bill Scott | Apr 25, 2013
It took the Dallas Cowboys trading down to the 31st pick for the first Wisconsin Badgers to come off the board. The Cowboys with first selection in the first round after trading with San Francisco took Wisconsin offensive lineman, center Travis Fredrick. Fredrick a...
by Bill Scott | Apr 25, 2013
26. Green Bay: DE, Datone Jones, UCLA (Started 43 of 51 games in 5 years at UCLA totaling 13.5 sacks) 27. Houston: WR, DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson 28. Denver: DT, Sylvester Williams, North Carolina 29. Minnesota (via New England): WR – Cordarrelle Patterson,...
by Bill Scott | Apr 25, 2013
After selecting twice (23rd and 25th) in the first round Minnesota made a move to climb back into the first round. The Vikings acquired the 29th overall selection from New England, drafting WR Cordarrelle Patterson out of Tennessee. Minnesota gave up four picks...
by Bill Scott | Apr 25, 2013
Defensive line appeared to be an area of need for the Green Bay Packers heading into this year’s draft and General Manager Ted Thompson proved that to be true. With the 26th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers took UCLA DE Datone Jones. Jones...
by Bill Scott | Apr 25, 2013
21. Cincinnati: TE, Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame (685 yards on 50 receptions & 4 TDs i n 2012) 22. Atlanta (From Redskins through Rams): CB – Desmond Trufant, Washington (33 Pass defenses & 6 INTs during his career at Washington. Brother of Marcus Trufant)...
by Bill Scott | Apr 25, 2013
The Minnesota Vikings added to their defense with a couple of big name players. With the 23rd pick in the 1st round, the Vikings took Florida DT Sharrif Floyd. Floyd appeared in numerous mock drafts in the top 10, even the top 5 but fell to the Vikings. With their...
by Bill Scott | Apr 25, 2013
The Chicago Bears took Oregon Guard Kyle Long with the 20th pick in the 2013 NFL draft. It hasn’t been a secret that the Bears need to improve their offensive line. Jay Cutler has been one of the most sacked quarterbacks over the last few years. Long was the...
by Bill Scott | Apr 25, 2013
17. Pittsburgh: OLB – Jarvis Jones, Georgia (14.5 Sacks in 2012) 18. San Francisco (via Dallas): S – Eric Reid, LSU (First Team All-SEC team in 2012, Reid collected 91 tackles, seven pass breakups and two interceptions on the season.) 19. New York Giants:...
by Bill Scott | Apr 25, 2013
13. New York Jets (via Tampa): DT – Sheldon Richardson, Missouri (4.0 sacks & 10.5 tackles for loss in 2012) 14. Carolina: DT – Star Lotulelei, Utah (5 sacks & 3 Force fumbles in 2012) 15. New Orleans: SS – Kenny Vaccaro, Texas (Racked up 264...
by Bill Scott | Apr 25, 2013
The Milwaukee Bucks continue to be no match for the Miami Heat. After a competitive first half Thursday night, Miami pulled away in the second half for a 104-91 victory. Miami now leads the best of 7 series 3-0. Larry Sanders and Brandon Jennings had 16-points to...
by Bill Scott | Apr 25, 2013
9. New York Jets: CB – Dee Milliner, Alabama (Named to the SEC’s All-Freshman team and by his Junior year was named first-team All-American) 10. Tennessee: OG – Chance Warmack, Alabama (Became a full-time starter by his sophomore year and started...
