College Hoops, NFL Notes, and Packers Mock Draft

by Brandon on Feb 3, 2010 11:00 AM CST in Green Bay Packers News

With football (almost) over, I've moved on to college hoops and hockey. The Badgers basketball team is nearly unbeatable in the Kohl Center. They dominated No. 5 Michigan State by a final score of 67-49. The Spartans are the 3rd Top 5 team to lose in Madison this season. Duke and Purdue lost there previously. Check out Bucky's 5th Quarter for more.

It had to happen: The Ochocinco News Network. Someone has to ask QB Peyton Manning the tough questions.

The Texans extend head coach Gary Kubiak's contract. Really? His teams always fall apart somewhere during the middle of the season, but then manage a meaningless late season winning streak to finish 8-8 or 9-7. They just missed the playoffs last season. He's far from a bad coach, but is he ever going to lead them into the playoffs? Their mix of good offense and questionable defense reminds me of the Packer teams that never could get over the 8-8 hump from 1981-1985.

Every Day Should Be Saturday officially joined SB Nation last week, and they did a great job spoofing the Mancrunch.com could-have-been Super Bowl ad at the expense of ESPN's Todd McShay. They also introduced to me to the unusual throwing motion of QB Tim Tebow which is officially named "the Frittata." Those are some smooth mechanics.

Speaking of draft prospects, Mocking The Draft penciled in Maryland OT Bruce Campbell in for the Packers at No. 23 overall. Should his nickname be Ash or should the Chin? I'd still prefer they draft a defensive back first, and then look at offensive tackles.

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Badgers?!? We don't need no stinkin Badgers!

Man are they looking scary right now. I still can’t believe how badly they choked away that Purdue game…how does one miss 4 of 5 free throws!?!?!?

Shocked…not a little, but a LOT…that Kubiek is getting an extension. Looks like its time to stay away from the RBs on that team again…he’s almost as bad as Shannahan!!

by TrevorR on Feb 3, 2010 11:15 AM CST reply actions

Bruce “Gimmie some suga, baby” Campbell

by Troy J. on Feb 3, 2010 11:46 AM CST reply actions

Well, shucks.

I wanted to be the first to make an Evil Dead reference about Bruce Campbell. Kudos, Brandon, for beating me to it.

"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker

by texwestern on Feb 3, 2010 1:15 PM CST reply actions

this is my boom stick

I know squat about the OT’s in this draft, but as long as we draft one in the 1st round i’m happy.

by gangstaff on Feb 3, 2010 5:44 PM CST reply actions

that was just pillow talk baby.

They want power. We want respect...

by SenorChuckles on Feb 3, 2010 10:15 PM CST reply actions

just glancing at the FA market..

http://walterfootball.com/freeagents.php (hasn’t finished the whole list yet)

There are some decent FAs that could really help out our team and add depth to our defense. But I think with being a RFA that it’d be tougher to actually get them.

by ATBxBezerker on Feb 4, 2010 4:19 PM CST reply actions

Thanks for posting that link. It’s interesting to look at some of the FAs at the OT position we need.

At OT, if Gaither, Brown, or McNeil somehow don’t get re-signed by their teams it would be smart to go after one of them.

by packallday555 on Feb 4, 2010 4:42 PM CST up reply actions

I saw Gaither and McNeil and I would love to see us pick either up…but would they fit in with our zone-running scheme?

I am curious about the upcoming LB’s and DB’s though. I only know of “Lights Out” as an upcoming FA.

by ATBxBezerker on Feb 4, 2010 4:48 PM CST reply actions

I think both would be guys that might not be re-signed. The Ravens have Oher and I’m sure they would like to move him to RT. I’m not sure whether or not Gaither could play RT or not. I think I remember seeing some guys over on the Ravens blog saying they would probably let Gaither go if Oher moves to LT though.

Not exactly sure about McNeil though. I went over to the Chargers blogs but I didn’t find anything about McNeil in regards to what some of them think will happen with him this offseason.

Yeah, I’m excited to see some of LBs and CBs too.

by packallday555 on Feb 4, 2010 7:30 PM CST up reply actions

I'd say the Packers may need a brand new set of tackles.

So why not pick up Ciron Black if he falls into the arms of the Packer’s front office?

From there, well… I don’t think drafting Joe Haden is a good idea. At all. Has ANYONE outside the SEC heard of him? Is he another Nnamdi Aosmugha, so good that he and the guy he’s covering simply disappear and there’s only ten men left on the field?

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Feb 4, 2010 10:59 PM CST reply actions