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Packers suffer first loss, Rodgers picked twice (AUDIO)

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Aaron Rodgers

Raymond James Stadium in Tampa has been a house of horrors in Aaron Rodgers career and it continued on Sunday.  Rodgers threw a pair of interceptions, including just the third pick-six of his career, sending the Green Bay Packers (4-1) to a 38-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, their first defeat of the season.

The two interceptions were the first of the season for Rodgers.  The first pick came on a third down with Rodgers looking for his favorite receiver, Davante Adams in the flat.  Buccaneers safety Jamel Dean read Rodgers all the way, stepped in front of Adams and scampered 32-yards for a touchdown.

Two of the three interceptions thrown by Rodgers that were turned into interceptions, took place at Raymond James Stadium.  The pick-six started a Tampa Bay run of 38 straight points for the Buccaneers, after they originally fell behind 10-0.

Just as stunning came Rodgers second interception of the day, just two passes later.  Davante Adams was the intended target again, but the ball was tipped and it landed in the arms of safety Mike Edwards, who returned it to the 2-yard line, where the Bucs scored a play later on a Ronald Jones II touchdown run.  Jones rushed for 113 yards on 23 carries and scored two touchdowns against the Packers defense. [Read more…]

Wisconsin awarded NCAA tournament hosting duties

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The NCAA is returning to Tampa, Florida, for the 2023 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four and Wisconsin will play co-host with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) at Amalie Arena.

The two partnered to play host to the 2016 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in Tampa previously.

This will mark the fifth time Wisconsin will serve as host or co-host of the event, including 2006, 1997 and 1993 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.  Wisconsin hoisted the National Championship trophy in 2006.  The 1993 and 1997 Frozen Fours were won by Maine and North Dakota, respectively.

This also marks the third time Amalie Arena will see the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four with the event taking place in the building in 2012, as well.

Regional sites for 2023 are Fargo, North Dakota, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Manchester, New Hampshire.

Wisconsin to host 2024 Cross Country Championships [Read more…]

Fiserv Forum awarded 2025 NCAA Tournament games

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Fiserv Forum – Photo Courtesy of Marquette Athletics

The NCAA awarded first and second round 2025 men’s basketball tournament games to Marquette University to be played at Fiserv Forum.  The event will be in addition to the 2022 opening round games at Fiserv Forum in 2022.

Milwaukee is no stranger to the NCAA Tournament.  The Bradley Center hosted the event seven times previously: 1992, 1996, 2004, 2010, 2014 and 2017.  The Mecca also hosted NCAA Tournament games in 1984.

“We are looking forward to hosting the 2022 and 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship first and second rounds with Fiserv Forum,” Marquette director of athletics Bill Scholl said in a statement.  “The Bucks have been tremendous partners with the university and we couldn’t be more excited to showcase the arena and the city of Milwaukee to college basketball fans from around the country.”

 

Broncos RB Gordon cited for DUI, facing potential league discipline

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Melvin Gordon (25) file photo

Former Wisconsin Badger and current Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon could be facing NFL discipline after he was cited late Tuesday for driving under the influence.

ESPN.com reports Gordon was also cited for speeding, between 25 and 39 mph over the posted limit, in downtown Denver.

Gordon was taking part in meetings on Wednesday morning, when players returned to start preparing for this weeks game at New England.

Gordon signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Broncos during the offseason.  He leads the Broncos with 281 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.  He also leads the team in carries with 65.

Broncos players had the last three days off after their game against the New England Patriots, originally scheduled for this past Sunday, then postponed one day, was moved to this coming Sunday.  Gordon, along with several teammates, voiced their displeasure on social media over losing their bye week after a New England player tested positive for COVID-19.

Gordon played for the Badgers from 2011 through 2014.  He has a November 13th court date set.

Brookfield Central, Prescott capture WIAA girls golf titles

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After a second place showing last year, Brookfield Central captured the WIAA State Girls Golf team title at Blackwolf Run in Kohler on Tuesday.  It’s the first state title for Central since 2003.

Brookfield Central had an eight-stroke lead after Monday’s weather shortened 9-hole opening round.  They finished the second and final round with a 10-shot win over Waunakee and Arrowhead, who tied for second.

Arrowhead freshman Jessica Guiser tied Cedarburg’s Elise Hoven and won individual honors after a one hole playoff.  Guiser’s 5-over-par 77 was the low round for the day.

Prescott won the Division 2 team title, a whopping 19 strokes over second place Racine Prairie.  Appleton Xavier’s Laurie Haen won individual honors by one stroke over Prescott’s Ava Salay.

U.S. women’s hockey captain Meghan Duggan retiring

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Meghan Duggan – Photo Courtesy of UWBadgers.com

After a 14-year run with the U.S. women’s national team, Captain Meghan Duggan is retiring.  Duggan made the announcement on Tuesday in an essay published by ESPN.

“Hockey literally changed my life,” Duggan wrote.  “I put on a pair of skates as a toddler and grew up through the sport.  It’s been one of the greatest privileges of my life to play for Team USA.  While being an athlete will always be part of my identity, I am ready for the next chapter.”

The 33-year-old Duggan won seven gold medals at the IIHF world championships and was part of three Olympic teams, winning silver in 2010 and 2014 and capturing gold in 2018.  She played in 137 games, scoring 40 goals and adding 35 assists.

Duggan is a native of Danvers, Massachusetts and played collegiately for Mark Johnson at the University of Wisconsin.  She captured the 2011 Patty Kazmaier Award as the best women’s college hockey player in the country.

Duggan is a member of the board of directors at USA Hockey.  She also serves on the board of trustees at the Women in Sports Foundation and was recently named to the NHL’s Player Inclusion Committee.

 

Packers getting healthier coming out of bye week

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Kamal Martin

While not totally healthy, the Green Bay Packers are getting closer as they come out of their early week five bye week.

With two spots open on the 53-man roster, the Packers welcomed back rookie inside linebacker Kamal Martin and wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown to the practice field on Monday.  Both players can return to the 53-man roster at any time over the next three weeks.

Martin turned heads in training camp, even without the benefit of an on-field offseason program or preseason games.  He was in line to start next to veteran Christian Kirksey before injuring his left knee in practice in late August and having surgery the very next day.

There’s a chance Martin could be ready to go when the Packers face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in Tampa.

St. Brown also is returning from a knee injury that he suffered in training camp and would be a welcomed addition.  Even though Davante Adams is expected to return to the lineup this week after missing time with a hamstring injury, The Packers are still light at wide receiver after Allen Lazard was sidelined with a core muscle injury.

Badger football opener set for Friday, Oct. 23rd

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Camp Randall Stadium (Photo by David Stluka)

The Big Ten’s first football game of the 2020 season will be in Madison.  The Wisconsin Badgers will kick off their campaign against Illinois on Friday night, October 23rd at 7 p.m. on BTN.

The game will be played without any fans at Camp Randall Stadium because COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in the state.  Only personnel deemed essential to play a game will be allowed inside the stadium.

UW officials are also asking fans to avoid gathering and to avoid tailgating outside or near the stadium.

UW was off to a 6-0 start last season, including a 3-0 mark in the Big Ten when the Badgers faced Illinois in Champaign.  The Illini forced three Wisconsin turnovers, overcoming a 13-point deficit in the second half to upset the Badgers 24-23.

 

Packers lose rookie TE Deguara to torn ACL

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The Green Bay Packers lost their third-round draft pick, TE Josiah Deguara to a season-ending knee injury in Monday’s 30-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field.

Deguara was hurt while blocking on a punt and had already missed the two previous games with an ankle injury.

“Unfortunately, it looks to be a pretty bad one,” coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday,  “So, you know, I hurt for Josiah.  I love what he’s all about, the mentality he brings and he’s certainly somebody we were really excited about.  And it’s been a little bit of a roller coaster because in terms of I thought he had a great game vs. Minnesota in Week 1, and then he goes out with an ankle injury, you know; it’s just been, it’s been tough.  But we expect him to bounce back from it and we still think he has a really bright future in this league.” [Read more…]

Coan undergoes successful surgery

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Jack Coan

Wisconsin senior quarterback Jack Coan underwent successful surgery on his right foot Tuesday and will be out indefinitely.

Coan suffered the non-contact injury during practice on Saturday.

In his first full season as the Badgers’ starter in 2019, Coan completed a school-record 236 passes for 2,727 yards, the third-highest single-season total in UW history, with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions.

The Badgers are expected to go with redshirt freshman Graham Mertz as the teams starting quarterback in their Oct. 24th season opener against Illinois at Camp Randall Stadium.