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I feel absolutely gutted by this loss. I felt this team was special and would at least play in the NLCS, with hopes of a World Series appearance. Man, this will sting for awhile.

I randomly thought of this and I think it's what all us Brewer Fans need before the game! Let's go get this one!

I came here for a mental boost and I got it. Let's go get this game and then game 5 in Milwaukee will be bananas!

Whenever I'm struggling with a coach/manager, I try to always remember what realistic expectations should be for people in WI. For the pros, we are a small market which has many challenges, not just financial. With Badger football, we've been spoiled a bit. I think we have to be realistic, that we aren't going to over be a powerhouse. We can however be a very good team that's in the next tier. One that has a shot at doing something special every 5-10 years. It hasn't happened but we've come close. So when we are frustrated about PC, do we think we'd get any better with anyone else? The only tricky situation here is Jim Leonard is sitting there and it's not too often you might have a true WI guy in the perfect spot to take over. That's the only thing that's maybe making me question PC more right now. I don't know if we want to lose Leonard. I also don't want to jump to such a quick reaction because PC has done a good job overall. It's just so weird how bad things seem right now. A complete mess. Leadership on the team an issue? That can definitely cause a program to skid for a few years.

I too agree that it appears there is something going on with the development or play calling on the O side. Not sure what it is, but this team has no offensive identity. We need to get back to running the ball and play action. Also, what happened to the jet sweep? That seemed to really keep the defense honest and give them another look. I haven't even seen the motion that much this year (didn't see the MI game, was just listening on the radio). I'm not saying that's the key to the O, just seemed like a good play that worked in our scheme. Anyway, I don't even know if we can get back to running and placation because I don't know if we have the OL/RBs to do it. I think we need to try though. It seems like they tried to open everything up when they went to Mertz and I'm afraid he's just not that guy. Not sure how he turns it around, but a solid running game would help take some pressure off I'd think.

Why do you think we are favored in this game? I know ND hasn't been good but I don't know if we can score points!

I’ll chalk it up to no preseason and Rodgers being completely removed from football. We shall see what happens when the tough games start.

Well I was trying to watch both the Packers and Brewers tonight and have settled in to watching the Pack now. Rodgers came out slow it seemed??? Seems like he’s made some nice throws down the stretch. Hope it’s not just because it’s the Lions!

For the first time in a long time this season, I feel a little nervous. I know it’s a total overreaction but I did feel it ever so slightly. Come back tomorrow Crew!

I’ve been really worried about this as soon as I heard the job came open. I’m hoping he sees a legit chance to win a World Series coming up here and won’t think about leaving until he accomplishes that or he sees the window closing. The only other hope I had is maybe, as we navigate a pandemic, he sees the value of living in a smaller city where you have more space. I really hope Mark steps up and extends him!

Keep it rolling baby! After I saw Hader throw that first strike to the last batter I said “he’s saying screw it, I’m just throwing it as hard as I can the rest of the way and dare him to hit it.” 99 on the last one. Love it. This team just keeps fighting! So fun to watch. Also big props to Reyes for that slide at home! Beautiful.

Great win tonight for the Crew! Yes it was ugly but they stuck with it. I love how they don’t ever give up. I think JBJ is on the playoff roster. His defense is elite and could really make a difference late in a game. I keep hoping he’ll get on a hot streak late, but we are running out of time! Boy Ashby! That was fun to watch.

When I start seeing the big pine trees, that’s when I start to think I’m “up north.” I love that feeling too! For me, on the East Side it’s when I get to Merrill. On the west side I’d say just past Rice Lake.

I spent last night watching Norm clips and laughing hysterically. I always loved him as the weekend update anchor on SNL. I always appreciated his comedy, but I can't say I was an avid follower. After last night, and all those clips, I now feel like I'll miss him quite a bit. It's a weird feeling when someone from your youth passes. Brings back a lot of good memories. Glad he's not having to battle cancer anymore. But as he once joked about cancer, he didn't lose to cancer because when he died, so did the cancer, so to him, that's a draw.

I miss Ryan Braun. I really wish he hadn't turned to PEDs, he didn't need it. He was a great hitter. My suspicion is it helped him stay healthy with all his nagging injuries. Of course it gives you that little bit of extra juice when people who aren't using, are struggling to stay energized. Either way, he was a great hitter to watch and gave us so many good memories. After everything went down, I always found myself feeling bad for him. It seemed to mute his voice quite a bit, took away some of that swagger, but maybe that was a good thing. Maybe that helped him to be a better teammate, a better person. Speaking of teammates, did Fielder and Braun get along? I think I've maybe asked this before. It always seemed like there was some tension there. It almost seemed like Fielder didn't fully respect him, or didn't feel like he was being genuine. They were both leaders in different ways, but I always got the impression there was a bit of a clash there.

I’d say no unless he falls way back and you can also get another qb late that’s ok. I think something goofy is going on with the shoulder.

I haven’t done it but essentially you draft a whole team and then you’re done for the season. Each week, you automatically get the best points for the set positions. So if you have 2 WR starting positions in the league and you drafted 4, the two highest scorers that week would be plugged in to your lineup. I’m guessing it’s a running total vs head to head each week.

I wish I had made my Spieth prediction before he teed off. I'll give it to you! Great start.

I absolutely love The Open. Any early risers on here? I enjoy getting up early to tune in.

I'd say start him now! Make it fun and easy for him. Start out with the driving range and or just putting together. I think a family or couples lesson would also be great for you and your wife. Just to give you a few tips and get you going in the right direction. I'm very much a casual golfer but my oldest son who is now 8 is really in to it. He has been since he started walking, with his plastic set. He was doing some pretty crazy stuff at a young age, which at the time I thought was somewhat normal, but now seeing what my other two boys are doing as they grow up, it is nowhere near the oldest. So he just golfs with us now. I also have a 5 year old and a 2 year old and they both come golf with us too. The 5 year old, we set up where he can hit his tee shot close to the green and then he can chip and putt from there. When we get close to the green, we let the two year old hit his ball on the green and then putt (with is plastic clubs). It's a lot of fun. Let him help drive the cart, bring snacks, he will enjoy all the other stuff too. If he wants to take a hole off, or just putt, let him do that. Again, the more fun you have out there the more they will get in to it. A cool thing my grandpa would always suggest to people we'd golf with that weren't as experienced was to always tee up your shots, even off the fairway. It makes it easier to hit and more fun for the golfer. Go for it, I don't think you'll regret picking up the sport!

I’m going 13-11. I think they play ok this month and pick up steam again in August.

Let’s go!!!!!! Great team win tonight. Hope Giannis is back next game.

Great win tonight. Let’s keep it going! Also great to see big crowds back!

Fingers crossed! Had another good game tonight. Hoping he’s back in a day or two.

He is a 2x MVP. There is no reason he can't be the best player on a championship team. Your 30 and 15 post player is not the reason you can't win a championship. Your primary shooter scoring 12 points in the playoffs however is a huge reason you will not win a championship. Throw Klay Thompson of a couple years ago on the Bucks and they've probably won it by now. Giannis is essentially an athletic Shaq. Shaq also couldn't win as the lone superstar, and I mean even he had Penny. But when you got into crunch time Kobe or Wade was able to step up. There is no Wade on this team. There is not even a Ray Allen on this team. This is what I unfortunately said to my friend, a non bucks fan, yesterday. Giannis just isn't a true number one. He can be a great 1b, or B player, but he just can't create enough to get tough buckets in the playoffs. When your team needs a bucket, he's just not there. I don't see how he get's there, unless he develops a back to the basket type game. He needs a true scorer, creator on his team. That's not really a knock, just more the reality. He would be amazing in that type of role. We just need someone who can go get buckets in crunch time and Middleton isn't that guy. Middleton is a good scorer but he's not on the level of people like Kyrie. I think Giannis has benefited a ton from Jrue handling the ball more and getting the D to collapse on him a bit, then dishing to Giannis, but Jrue just isn't the guy who can carry a team on O either. I know these really good scorers don't come available a lot, and many won't come to Milwaukee, so I'm not sure how we get said player.