http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_davebegel.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Dave Begel en-us Sun, 7 Sep 2008 02:45:06 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Critics in St. Louis and elsewhere are chiding the Brewers for their celebratory ways, but sports columnist Dave Begel thinks the team and its fans deserve a pass. After all, it has been a long time ... http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel090208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel090208.html?16423 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 05:19:00 CST After consuming wall-to-wall coverage of the Beijing Olympics, sports columnist Dave Begel has an idea what should be considered a sport and what should not. Fans of rhythmic gymnastics (pictured) may not want to click this story. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel082408.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel082408.html?16337 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:21:00 CST An intriguing setting, dramatic events and some spectacular individual performances by stars like Michael Phelps (pictured) and Nastia Liukin have combined to drive up ratings for the action in Beijing. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel081908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel081908.html?16269 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:21:00 CST Watching Brett Favre play for a team other than the Packers was an emotionally jarring experience. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/favrejetsdebut.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/favrejetsdebut.html?16268 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:44:00 CST There are two universal truths in TV. Appearance matters. Sideline reporters, for the most part, do not. That's why female sports journalists shouldn't worry about what ESPN's Erin Andrews wears or how she acts. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel081208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel081208.html?16197 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:20:00 CST A couple of weeks ago, we had a true-false test. Today it will be a multiple choice test. Make sure you read all the instructions before you begin. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel080508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel080508.html?16139 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 05:14:00 CST It might be a second-fiddle tournament with a second-rate field of competitors, but the annual event at Brown Deer Park is worth preserving. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel072908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel072908.html?16052 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:14:00 CST The Brett Favre situation has sullied the reputation of a great athlete and a great franchise. Millions are following it, but many wish it would just end already. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel072208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel072208.html?16001 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:22:00 CST With the Brett Favre saga taking on Shakespearean implications, sports columnist Dave Begel brings us a fable in one act. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel071508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel071508.html?15933 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:03:00 CST Brewers rightfielder Corey Hart made the media rounds on Tuesday and was refreshingly candid with his answers. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/coreyhartinterviews.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/coreyhartinterviews.html?15883 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:45:00 CST You may think you have a handle on the whole "will he or won't he" situation surrounding Brett Favre, but you can't be sure until you take the test. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel070809.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel070809.html?15856 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 05:15:00 CST Tim Russert was a master at asking tough questions, a skill that is becoming a lost art in the modern media. His skills certainly apply in sports, where broadcasters and writers ask questions on behalf of fans. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel070108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel070108.html?15763 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 05:17:00 CST Questionable calls are a big part of sports, from Little League and youth soccer to the World Series and Olympic skating. The media is no different. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel062408.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel062408.html?15668 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:24:00 CST The Bucks need to convince people of two things. One, there is a plan. Two, they intend to stick with that plan. They won't be able to do that by tinkering around the edges. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel061708.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel061708.html?15612 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:25:00 CST Performance is important for athletes like Brewers shortstop J.J. Hardy (pictured), but good looks can help lift the "Q rating," which can lead to lucrative endorsement deals and fervent fan clubs. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel061008.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel061008.html?15504 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:22:00 CST This may be a generational thing, but I would love to say a few words in defense of cover bands. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/begelcoverbands.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/begelcoverbands.html?15445 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 06:15:00 CST It's easy to be a sports fan. It's tough to be a great sports fan. Here are some things to help you improve your game while watching games (we won't even mention the one about keeping your shirt on). http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel060308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel060308.html?15430 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 05:21:00 CST Columnist Dave Begel loves golf, but he thinks the game is heading for the junk heap of sports. It used to be popular, but now ranks in popularity somewhere between extreme fighting and motocross. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel052708.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel052708.html?15358 Tue, 27 May 2008 05:14:00 CST Sportswriters operate out of conviction. They work to find the information they need and then they write about it. It's not all that complicated. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begelblog052008.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begelblog052008.html?15319 Tue, 20 May 2008 17:22:00 CST I've seen just about every sport there is, both live and on television, and NBA playoff games are just about unmatched for sustained, passionate excitement. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel052008.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel052008.html?15303 Tue, 20 May 2008 05:16:00 CST When the Brewers got off to a sluggish start this season, the chattering class of fans and reporters called for his dismissal and exposed their lack of knowledge. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel051308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel051308.html?15218 Tue, 13 May 2008 05:11:00 CST If you've never been to an IndyCar race and attend the ABC Supply / A.J. Foyt 225 on June 1 at the Milwaukee Mile, the sights and smells will be impressive but the raw sound will be unforgettable. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel050608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel050608.html?15150 Tue, 6 May 2008 05:15:00 CST It seems like the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association is very afraid of elite sports programs and teams. What that means, of course, is the WIAA is going to develop more rules. Just what we need. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel042908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel042908.html?15054 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:00:00 CST The time to really figure out what to do about China and the Olympics was almost a decade ago, when the games were awarded to Beijing. But nobody seemed to care, then, so we are faced with the dilemma now. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel042208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel042208.html?14979 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:17:00 CST Milwaukee has amazing theater for a city this size. We support more professional companies than cities twice as big. Having said that, occasionally some theater stands just a little bit taller than the rest of the wonderful work in this town. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/talleysfolley.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/talleysfolley.html?14915 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:24:00 CST A recent conversation featuring Marquette point guard Dominic James impressed author Dave Begel, who used it as a spring board to name some of his favorite and least favorite interviews. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel041508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel041508.html?14896 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:24:00 CST In an unabashed fit of sports snobbery, Dave Begel proclaims the sports he likes and dislikes and lists the reasons why. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel040808.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel040808.html?14818 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 05:20:00 CST The "win at all costs" atmosphere in some youth sports programs in the area creates a high-pressure environment that can detract from the lessons that the games were meant to teach. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel033108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel033108.html?14743 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:07:00 CST With a tough, disciplined group of players and an under-appreciated coach, the Wisconsin basketball team is making noise in the NCAA tournament. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel032408.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel032408.html?14662 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:27:00 CST Despite the advent of video scouting, picking players in the NFL is tough. Touted players often tank and talented players like Tony Romo (pictured) often fall through the cracks. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel031808.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel031808.html?14583 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:24:00 CST It's Sunday morning and I just finished watching Mike Gousha's new show on Channel 12, called "Up Front." http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/begelupfront.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/begelupfront.html?14586 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:49:00 CST The recent naming rights controversy masks a larger problem: Milwaukee needs a new arena and it's going to take bold leadership to get it done. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel031108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel031108.html?14486 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:17:00 CST It's a sad day with the announcement that Brett Favre is going to retire. But before we all slit our wrists, let's try to remember something. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/favrenobody.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/favrenobody.html?14423 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 10:22:00 CST The Badgers and Golden Eagles feel good about their chances this month. Putting aside tradition and the recent past, which team has the brighter future? http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel030408.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel030408.html?14403 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 05:22:00 CST As spring training heads into its second week, expectations and excitement run high for the local team. Dave Begel thinks that can be good and bad. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel022608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel022608.html?14331 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:08:00 CST Sen. Herb Kohl has made mistakes during his tenure as Bucks' owner, but his motive always has been winning, not the pursuit of the almighty dollar. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel021908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel021908.html?14276 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:21:00 CST A recent Harris Poll shows that pro basketball ranks below hockey -- hockey! -- on the list of American's favorite sports. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel021208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel021208.html?14180 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:18:00 CST While fans in Green Bay wonder what could have been, the Packers need to address issues that could propel them to Super Bowl XLIII. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel020508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel020508.html?14115 Tue, 5 Feb 2008 05:22:00 CST The Bucks have experienced tough times this season and the temptation to clean house is strong. The courageous thing to do, though, is stay the course. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel012908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel012908.html?14044 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:19:00 CST In conjunction with their 40th anniversary, the Bucks have created a contest to pick the top 20 players in franchise history. Dave Begel gives his picks. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/buckstop20.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/buckstop20.html?14004 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:24:00 CST The Packers' gut-punch loss to New York can't overshadow a surprising season. Dave Begel considers what other surprises might be in store this year http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel012208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel012208.html?13973 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:22:00 CST OnMilwaukee.com sports columnist Dave Begel considers Brett Favre's status, Eli Manning's happy feet and Mark Tauscher's dominating performance. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel011508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel011508.html?13890 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:30:00 CST In the eyes of OnMilwaukee.com freelance sports columnist Dave Begel, assigning blame without naming names is cowardly. Begel calls out a local colleague for doing it. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel010808.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel010808.html?13805 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 05:24:00 CST While the Packers rest during the bye week, other teams are vying for the right to play them Jan. 12 at Lambeau Field. Here is an early look at the field. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel10108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel10108.html?13747 Tue, 1 Jan 2008 05:18:00 CST In the spirit of the season, OnMilwaukee.com sports columnist Dave Begel dons a Santa suit and passes out presents to sports figures. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel122507.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel122507.html?13709 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 05:28:00 CST The Packers still trail Dallas in the race for home-field advantage, but the Cowboys could have a tougher road in the final two games. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel121807.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel121807.html?13638 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:13:00 CST What is it that makes a franchise "celebrated in history?" Is it championships, great players, great stories or all of the above? http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel121107.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel121107.html?13561 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:26:00 CST When Mike Gousha left Channel 4, everybody wondered if he was tired of TV. Turns out he was tired of Channel 4. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/gousha12blog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/gousha12blog.html?13511 Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:26:00 CST The loss in Dallas may have been deflating, but it shouldn't diminish the Packers' chances of winning the NFC Championship. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel120407.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel120407.html?13473 Tue, 4 Dec 2007 05:03:00 CST I'm really not an old fogey. Old, maybe. But not a fogey. Yet I feel like one after watching Taylor Swift, the next big thing in country music, last night on the NBC special lighting the Christmas tree at Rockerfeller Center. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/silentnight.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/silentnight.html?13453 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:18:00 CST