Sports - Nov. 17, 2009
From Begel, with love ...
Dave Begel has a few thoughts to share with Mark Murphy, so he decided to write the Green Bay Packers president and CEO a little letter.
Tags: green bay packers, ted thompson, mark murphy, bob harlan, mike mccarthy

Sports - Nov. 9, 2009
Green Bay Replay: Buccaneers 38, Packers 28
The second half of the Packers' season is no longer about driving for a division title or chasing a playoff berth. In the wake of a stunning loss to previously winless Tampa Bay Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium, the remaining eight games on Green Bay's schedule will be a battle for survival and a referendum on the team's leadership, specifically head coach Mike McCarthy.
Tags: packers, buccaneers, mike mccarthy, jarrett bush, shawn slocum

Sports - Nov. 8, 2009
Plenty of blame to go around for Packers struggles
At 4-4, the Packers are far from out of playoff competition. But at the same time, Green Bay is far from being a legitimate contender. There's plenty of reasons and plenty of blame to go around, but ultimately, the root of the problems can be found on the sideline and inside the big, corner office at 1265 Lombardi Ave.
Tags: packers, nfc north, ted thompson, mike mccarthy, aaron rodgers

Sports - Oct. 31, 2009
Vikings showdown puts McCarthy in the spotlight
The focus will be on the quarterbacks Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field, and that's understandable. In addition to a referendum on Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, the Packers-Vikings game will provide information about Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy. A victory will silence his critics. A loss or lackluster effort may fuel the debate about his acumen.
Tags: packers, mike mccarthy, favre, rodgers, vikings

Sports - Sept. 29, 2009
Things in sports that we can (happily) live without
It's hard to fathom life without sports, especially during a week leading up to the Packers playing at Favre-a-palooza. The games are just too important to the fabric of our culture. There are, however, a few things in sports that we can live without. OnMilwaukee.com sports columnist Dave Begel, who is old and crotchety enough to get irritated by things, offers his list this week.
Tags: tiger woods, mike mccarthy

Arts & Entertainment - Nov. 9, 2009
Packing It In
Sunday November 8th, 2009 - Harris, MI   This has turned out to be an extremely exhausting week of drives to the northernmost parts of Michigan and back. I’m not upset tonight was the last one for a while. I love to work and really appreciate the money, but I earned every single p...
Tags: Island Casino, Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mike McCarthy, Ted Thompson, Brett Favre