By Dennis Krause Special to OnMilwaukee.com Published Aug 29, 2006 at 8:00 AM
At first glance, the spanking the Packers got in Cincinnati Monday night appeared painful. But in my attempt to be a positive and uplifting person, I've unearthed some reasons why the trip to Cincinnati was not a total waste.
 
The team charter flight was comfortable, with extremely good work by the flight attendants.

The Packers don't play in Cincinnati during the regular season.

Ahman Green didn't get hurt.

The pillows in the hotel beds were big and fluffy.

Charles Woodson should have plenty of energy for returning punts because he didn't use much covering receivers or tackling.

The punt returning duties don't seem so important because the opponent may not punt much.

When the ESPN Monday Night Football crew does another Packers game, they'll be pleasantly surprised when the Green Bay defense can actually stop somebody.

The bus over to Paul Brown Stadium was spacious, with extra leg room.

Mike McCarthy is still 0-0.

Brett Favre's consecutive starts streak is still alive.

Aaron Rodgers can grow a mustache.

Not one player was hit by lightning.

Donald Driver is still on the roster.

The cell phone service in Ohio was extraordinary.

The starting offensive line is in place.

Chad Clifton's knee feels so good that he's jumping offsides.

The chili in Cincinnati was as delicious as advertised.

Al Harris helped his case for a contract extension by shutting down Chad Johnson.

The Packers can still keep 75 players on the roster after Tuesday's cuts. If they want.

Jon Ryan didn't tweak his groin muscle on any of his punts.

Dave Rayner still hasn't missed a field goal in a game from beyond 30 yards.

Headset communication from the press box was crystal clear.

The Packers still haven't shown their best onside kick.

Cory Rodgers actually caught the ball.

The Packers still have Lambeau Field.

There's another game Friday!
Dennis Krause Special to OnMilwaukee.com

Dennis Krause joined OnMilwaukee.com as a contributor on June 16, 2006. He is a two-time Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year and a regional Emmy-award winner. Dennis has been the color analyst on home games for the Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network for the last 10 years. He has also been involved with the Green Bay Packers Radio Network for 16 years and is currently the host of the "Packers Game Day" pre-game show.

Dennis started his broadcasting career as a radio air personality in the Fox Valley and Milwaukee.

He spent three years as a sportscaster at WMBD radio and television in Peoria, Illinois before joining WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee in 1987 as a weekend sports anchor. Dennis spent 16 years at Channel 4, serving as its Sports Director and 5 and 6 pm sports anchor from 1994-2003.

Dennis grew up in Hartford, Wisconsin and attended UW-Oshkosh. He lives in Thiensville with his wife and two children. He serves as the Community Resource Director for the Mequon-Thiensville School District.