Needles Notes: 21-Year-Old Wins World Series Of Poker Main Event November 10, 2009

Here’s something to take your mind off the Packers debacle in Tampa. Is poker a “sport?” That is debatable, but if not, then poker is certainly a profitable business for a lucky few.
 
One of them is Joe Cada, a 21-year-old from Michigan, who chose cards over college, much to the chagrin of his parents. But [...]

Needles Notes: There’s No Parity In 2009 November 5, 2009

Remember when parity was supposed to rule sports? 2009 is definitely not a year filled with parity. No, it’s been dominated by the usual suspects.
 
The year began with Florida winning another national championship in college football, and the Gators are on their way to another.
 
The Steelers won their sixth Super Bowl title, more than any [...]

Needles Notes: It’s ‘Throwback’ Month For Wisconsin Sports Teams November 4, 2009

It is officially “throwback” month in Wisconsin. The Badgers kicked things off on Saturday — which was technically still October, but stay with me — with their first shutout win over Purdue since 1955, and linebacker Chris Borland became the first Badger to both force and recover at least three fumbles in one season since [...]

Needles Notes: Leading Rookies May Have Played In Wis. Last Weekend November 3, 2009

Sports fans might have seen two rookies of the year playing in Wisconsin in the span of 24 hours this past weekend.
 
Saturday night, Bucks rookie guard Brandon Jennings put on an incredible show at the Bradley Center in the Bucks’ home opener, scoring 16 of his 24 points in the third quarter, single-handedly taking over [...]

Needles Notes: Rodgers Needs To Take Some Blame November 2, 2009

I got into a huge debate on the radio on Monday about Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. On one hand, Rodgers passed for 287 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions Sunday in the loss to the Vikings, he is the NFC’s top-ranked passer and he was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for October.
 
On the [...]

Sutton Says: Game Not A Total Dud November 2, 2009

As Brett Favre made his way onto the field for the Vikings opening drive, the cheers for Favre were drowned out by boos. A smile filled his face, whether he was glad to be back at the Frozen Tundra which led him to a Super Bowl or the fact that this is really happening.
 
For all [...]

Kendeigh’s Corner: Boos And Cheers Will Both Be Loud November 2, 2009

All week long we in the media have been suggesting ways to greet Brett Favre Sunday at Lambeau Field.
 
Should you boo him? Should you cheer him? Should you sit in silence? My feeling is people will boo and boo loudly. And, some will cheer and cheer loudly.
 
My guess is there will be more boos than [...]

Needles Notes: Favre Says Only 2 Family Members Going To Game October 29, 2009

There are some interesting notes from Brett Favre’s news conference Wednesday in Minneapolis. Favre said only two members of his family plan to attend Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field, and he refuted reports back in June that his family had booked a large block of rooms at a Green Bay hotel for this weekend.
 
“No,” Favre [...]

Needles Notes: It’s A Big Day In Operation Football October 27, 2009

It’s Christmas day for high school football fans: the opening night of the WIAA state playoffs. 224 teams begin play Tuesday night, and the field will be trimmed down to 56 teams by the time Brett Favre takes the field at Lambeau Sunday afternoon.
 
In my opinion, the two best first round matchups are in Division [...]

Needles Notes: Here’s Another Drama, Better Than Ballon Boy Or Jon And Kate October 27, 2009

As we prepare for round two of Brett Favre versus the Packers, another scintilating story that actually knocked “Balloon Boy” and “Jon & Kate” out of the headlines for a few days is winding down.
 
ESPN has fired both baseball analyst Steve Phillips, and the 22 year old production assistant whose affair with Phillips led to [...]