WISCO SPORTS SHOW with Grant Bilse

The Packers coaching search rolls on and more details regarding candidates surface.  We remember and highlight some of our favorite 2018 Wisconsin sports moments, while challenging all Wisconsin sports teams with a resolution for the new year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Packers get an exciting comeback win against the Jets, while starting to interview prospective head coaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Packer fans always want to see their team win, would it actually be benificial for Green Bay to lose the final 2 games?  Kapri Bibbs grew up as a Packer fan, and now gets his chance to play for his favorite team.  The NL central teams are all making big moves! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers may have landed their most talented class ever, with a 5-star OT and a 4-star QB leading the charge.  The Bucks earned a gritty win over Anthony Davis and his Pelicans, while Giannis pleads to Davis to join him in Milwaukee. Executive producer of the Bill Michaels Show, Joe Zenzola, hops aboard to talk Festivus, Aaron Rodgers, and the Packer's future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Rodgers had another lackluster performance despite a great effort from an undermanned, injured defense.  Ask all the questions you want about personnel, coaching and scheme, but right now Aaron Rodgers needs to be the #1 concern.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tribute to #18's backbreaking plays against the Chicago Bears.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wisconsin basketball team did something the football team NEVER does- lay a beatdown on a cupcake team.  Scoring 69 in the first half and hitting 15+ 3's, the Badgers continue to suggest they may be in the upper class of the Big 10.  The Bucks look smarter by the day for letter Jabari Parker walk, as the Bulls announce he will not be apart of the rotation moving forward.  Packers/Bears preview, and why Cobb should be front and center in the gameplan.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Packers need plausible help from Washington, Philly, Carolina and Minnesota- it all rides on getting their first road win in Chicago.  How will a tattered Packers O-line adjust and prepare for the nasty Bears front 7? Also... the College Football Playoff shouldn't expand, and no, UCF shouldn't be in.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vikings were nearly shut out in Seattle, leading to the firing of the OC and questions surrounding Kirk Cousins and his massive contract.  Andrew Brandt speculates on the Packers coaching search, and News 8's Nate Meihak joins the show to share his coverage from Sunday's game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interim coach Joe Philbin added some tweaks and some wrinkles as the Packers whoop the Falcons at Lambeau. Also: The Wisco Sports Show and its Packer fan listeners have a message for Matt Skradie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the Packers approach the final 4 games of the regular season under interim head coach Joe Philbin?  The Bucks trade for backcourt help and show their hand by shipping out future draft picks.  Week in review with Urban Meyer, Jonathan Schoop, and Jimmy Buffett. Fins up!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get a much needed feel good moment from the Packers, as Mike McCarthy is allowed back one last time to adress his team and recieve a standing ovation.  The Zone's Ebo joins the show to talk his role in the "Mike McCarthy Fan Club" and what's next for the Packers.  UWL holds on to the Alumni Cup behind timely buckets and tough nosed defense. Also, if you're not referring to slam dunks as "dunk-shots", you are doing it wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interim head coach Joe Philbin relieved longtime McCarthy assistant Winston Moss of his duties Tuesday evening after some questionable Twitter activity.  Aaron Rodgers speaks on accountability, but Packers fans realize actions speak a lot louder than words.  Brevin Pritzl may be the most important Badger, and we talk to Skradie about his Vikes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers fans continue to sift through the rubble of the McCarthy firing, while trying to interperet how Mark Murphy and Brian Gutekunst handle things moving forward.  Whether people realize it or not, Murphy is a "football guy"!  The FAN's Bart Winkler joins the show to try to make sense of it all and to put this season (so far) in perspective.  McDaniels already has a staff put together!  The Packers and McDaniels currently have no mutual interest, but hey- there's already a staff!!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If there ever was an individual perfromance to get a coach fired, yesterday's Packer loss to the 2-9 Cardinals certainly qualifies.  Rodgers didn't seem to care, giving the impression that he had no interest in playing for his coach.  Even if this wasn't Rodger's intent, he's WAY too smart to not understand that everyone would certainly interperet it that way.  It's early, but who is the favorite to become McCarthy's sucessor?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We investigate the details of Sports Illustrated's article exploring the culture and mood of the Packer's locker room, and share ideas on how they could be fixed.  Khris Middleton is finding himself in some good company, and I guess we are all excited about the Cowboys?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin knocked off the undefeated NC State Wolfpack to move to 6-1 on the season.  Happ led the scoring with help from Davison, Trice and Ford.  Brad Davison comes under national fire for taking 5 charges, and Kobe King starts to see meaningful minutes.  The CFP Committee may be preparing for a 'Bama loss, and one Bleacher Report podcaster has a whacky theory on Rodger's struggles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brewers were mentioned as potential trade suitor for the Giant's Madison Bumgarner, what players or prospects could the Brewers afford to part with? The Packers struggles have largely been attributred to X's and O's, but their salary allocation has been far from perfect.  The Zone's sports director, Zach Heilprin, jumps on to lament the Badgers frustrating season, and look forward to a lackluster bowl.  Would you take +400 odds on McCarthy to be the next NFL head coach fired?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Bay's playoff hopes were essentially eliminated on Sunday night in US Bank Stadium, while the Vikings cruised to a 24-17 victory.  Ryan Giannoni from WKBT News8000 shares his experience after covering last night's game and the subsequent press conferences. And yes, I do believe a high-school QB alongside Taylor and behind that O-line should have been plenty to beat the Gophers at home.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Packers continue to fail to close out games, while Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers both shoulder some blame.  Badgers complete a comeback and beat the Boilermakers in OT and are now looking to close out the regular season by keeping the axe from Minnesota.  Ebo, host of The Joe and Ebo Show, joins us from Madison to give his thoughts on it all.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin rode Happ, Davison and Trice to victory at Xavier- snapping their 41 game non-conference winning streak.  Are the Badgers taking this season as a chance at redemption?  UWL head mens basketball coach Kent Dernbach shares his thoughts on the WIAC and the Eagles upcoming season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Zone's Zach Heilprin joins the Wisco Sports Show to talk Badgers;  Hornibook may not play in Evanston this weekend due to a concussion, while the run game is cruising despite not passing the eye test.    Also, Freakfest has gotten soft in recent years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA hasn't dissapointed in it's opening days, as the Bucks are 4-0 and Giannis has already notched a triple double.  Ted Thompson's last three drafts were awful, and we breakdown how those classes may be impacting this current Packer team. The Zone's Zach Heiprin preaches cautious optimism down the stretch, his distaste for Evanston, and how Freakfest has gotten soft in recent years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring our attention back to the Packers and reexamine their last second win at home against the 49'ers, while Aaron Rodgers looks to be the largest underdog of his career coming off the bye and heading into LA.  Did the Brewers surpass expectations this year and were they playing with "house money"?  WIZM's Drew Kelly stops by to preview La Crosse Central's level 2 playoff matchup with 2 seed Monona Grove.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of listener reaction regarding the Brewers postseason run: thankfulness, confusion, frustration, love, and more! Badgers beat Illinois for what it's worth, while Central and Sparta both get huge road wins in level one of the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One full hour of Brewers talk: Counsell's starting pitching strategy, poor offense, and possible lineup tweaks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday night included redemption for both Jeremy Jeffress and Mason Crosby, as both helped their teams to dramatic and crucial wins.  Orlanda Arcia has been electric in the bottom of the Brewers lineup, while Chacin remains a steady force on the bump.  Despite the Packer's win, McCarthy got his ass outcoached!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Counsell shocked many by naming Gio Gonzalez as the Brewer's game 1 starter.  What will the 25-man roster look like for the NLCS?  Will the Packers actually allow Clinton-Dix to walk after this season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bart Winkler joins the show to share his Brewers experience and look toward the looming NLCS.  While Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy can both shoulder some of the blame for the Packers struggles, should #12 start being more of a system QB?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Counsell managed a flawless Divisional Series, while his out-getters surrendered only 2 runs in 28 innings.  Packers offense continues to struggle- is Mike McCarthy's stubborness holding this offense back?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Brewers celebration; highlights, locker room interviews and thoughts from listeners on the 5 Star Telecom talk and text line!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brewers are not, and never will be, the Cardinals, Cubs, Red Sox or Yankees.  They're the Brewers- and Craig Counsell hit the nail on the head after his team clinched in St. Louis on Wednesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers clinch a playoff birth for the first time since 2011, and Craig Counsell summed up Brewers baseball perfectly in his postgame press conference.  Brewers pitcher Tim Dillard joins the show to talk postseason, Fox Sports Wisconsin, and tell some funny stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Night Football boasted over 200 yards of penalties including 4 roughing-the-passer calls! The Brewer’s bullpen covered all 9 innings as Milwaukee beat St. Louis to take a 3 game lead in the wild card race. Will injuries force McCarthy to coach creatively, or will he remain stuck in his ways when the Packers host Buffalo on Sunday? Alex Hornibrook- a few great games doesn’t make a great QB!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Bay musters only 17 points in their lost to Washington, despite an impressive return from Aaron Jones. Is McCarthy’s stubborn coaching style costing this Packer’s offense, or has chemistry yet to be built in week 3? Christian Yelich continues his MVP push, while Clay Matthews laments his frustration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers take the series with big hits from Aguilar and Pina, while Gio Gonzalez posts another good outing. With all NL Central contenders idle today, we look at the final stretch for all three teams and their postseason possibilities. Tim Dillard has joined the Fox Sports Wisconsin team, and he is a joy to listen to and watch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Yelich joins an exclusive list of players who have hit for the cycle twice in one season, and now stands alone as the only player to do it against the same team. Aside from hitting for the cycle twice, do Yelich’s 2nd half numbers demand serious NL MVP consideration? “Radio” Joe Zenzola joins the program to recall the Badger’s dismal performance as he saw it from Camp Randall, as expectations must be reset heading into Big 10 play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewers pull within one game of the NL Central leading Cubs, as the veteran Curtis Granderson falls a double short of the cycle. Brian Gutekunst had many problems to address this offseason, and he chose to ignore backup quarterback. Matt Skradie makes his Wisco Sports Show debut to preview this weekends Packers/Vikings week 2 match up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crew took the opener in Chicago behind Josh Hader’s brilliant 6 strikeout outing to pull within 1 game in the NL Central race. The 5 Star Telecom Talk and Text line was busy to talk about chili recipes (yes, really) and Packer and Badger updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Rodgers added another ridiculous Bears game to his already impressive resume, despite his injured knee. Brewers are playing sneaky good baseball, and Schoop added a memorable moment to a season already full of highlight plays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although the Brewers lost the season finale, the Crew still sits in a great position for the wild card. Morning show host from Milwaukee’s 105.7 FM The Fan Bart Winkler joins the show to talk rivalries, Counsell’s management decisions, and look forward to the Packers Sunday Night Football opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sure, Hamels, Happ, Lynn and Harvey were not perfect fits in Milwaukee, but as Brewers sit idle, other teams continue to strengthen their lineups. We have been so quick to anoint Sterns the greatest GM the Brewers have ever had, but he has yet to make the postseason; can we stop with the unconditional support for Sterns? Also, which Packers need to take advantage of the 3rd preseason game in Oakland?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.