Bucks vs Knicks; Schedule Favors Bucks Down the Stretch
Apr. 2, 2012 10:00 am

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The Milwaukee Bucks (24-28) and New York Knicks (27-26) are separated by just 2.5 games in the battle for the team that will get destroyed by Chicago in playoffs 8th and final playoff spot in the East.  Milwaukee has 14-games left while New York plays 13-more in their 66-game schedules.  Here is a breakdown of what is left for each team:

Milwaukee Bucks Remaining Schedule

4/2: @ Washington (12-40)

4/4: Cleveland (17-33)

4/6: Charlotte (7-43)

4/7: Portland (25-28)

4/9: Oklahoma City (40-12)

4/11: New York (27-26)

4/13: @ Detroit (19-33)

4/14: Indiana (31-21)

4/18: @ Washington (12-40)

4/19: @ Indiana (31-21)

4/21: New Jersey (19-35)

4/23: Toronto (18-35)

4/25: Philadelphia (29-23)
4/26: @ Boston (30-22)

Winning percentage of remaining teams: 43.5% (317-412)
Games against current playoff teams: 6 of 14
Home games: 9 of 14

New York Knicks Remaining Schedule
4/3: @ Indiana (31-21)
4/5: @ Orlando (32-21)
4/8: Chicago (42-12)
4/10: @ Chicago (42-12)
4/11: @ Milwaukee (24-28)

4/13: Washington (12-40)

4/15: Miami (37-14)
4/17: Boston (30-22)

4/18: @ New Jersey (19-35)

4/20: @ Cleveland (17-33)

4/22: @ Atlanta (31-23)

4/25: L.A Clippers (31-21)

4/26: @ Charlotte (7-43)

Winning percentage of remaining teams: 50.9% (355-343)
Games against current playoff teams: 8 of 13
Home games: 5 of 13


Obviously, the advantage right now goes to the Knicks because they have the 2.5 game lead going down the home stretch.  However, by looking at the schedules, Milwaukee has a much easier road to sift through the final weeks of the season.

The April 11th game could be a HUGE turning point in the race.  Milwaukee has won 2 of the 3 meetings so far this year with New York so a win in that game would give the Bucks the tie-breaker.  Otherwise, it would go down to  



As I usually do with my "predictions," I take a look at what games each team will be favored.  For the Knicks, I see only five-games (ones in blue) where they will be the favorite, and that is being generous with the Clippers on the 25th.  For the Bucks, I listed 9 of their 14 as them being the likely favorite.  I know, that is why you play the games but if Milwaukee takes care of business they could be getting throttled by the Bulls playing the Bulls this May.

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What Would I do if I Won Mega Millions???
Mar. 30, 2012 9:59 am

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I am almost positive that EVERYONE has thought about this in the last 24-hours.  I know I have.  So as a sports guy, I figured I would let you into my mind and my budget WHEN my numbers are pulled tonight...

#1 - House on the River -$700,000

Nothing too extravagant, just something nice, up to date and a 30-second walk to some walleye fishing!  Something like this listing...

#2 - Golf Simulator - $50,000

Come on...how can you not???  From the guys in Entourage to the Dan Patrick Show, this is a must for every male.  Going high end too, there will be no cutting corners on this feature!  Here is who I will call.

#3 - 1-Month in Mexico - $20,000

Yup...one month, in the sun, all-inclusive.  Packing about 20 swim-suits and enjoying the beauty.

#4 - Milwaukee Brewer Season Tickets - $30,000

Time to get in to my sports bucket list.  This has been one since I was a kid.  Growing up a Brewers (yup, growing up, not hopping on the bandwagon in the last 5-years) I always thought this would be fun to have and shouldn't take to much convincing for the wife!

#5 - Masters - $7500

Badges for for the event are going for about $3000 on Stubhub...Would have to find someone to go with me and put us up for a week.  That would be a fun week and a must for every sports fan!

#6 - Land - ???

Yup, Land...as the Great Stewie Griffith once exclaimed "it's good to own land"

#7 - Gold and Silver - $50,000,000

I can not think of a better investment than precious metals.  I would buy a bunch and bury it; there is a safe investment.

#8 - An Xbox 360 - $500

I don't have one.  All my fiends do.  I figure I wouldn't get any flack from my wife on this if I won that much money.

#9 - 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally Edition - $7000

My first NEW car...how I miss the leg room and the sun roof.  Learned a valuable lesson that day; "don't lend anyone your car"

#10 - Personal Trainer - $100/HR

Justin has gotten a little chubby over the years.  Get one of these for a year and feel better about myself.

I know...what a waste of time this was.  But still, you can always dream!

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My Friday Sweet 16 Picks
Mar. 23, 2012 5:11 pm

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Baylor over Xavier
UNC over Ohio
Indiana over Kentucky
NC State over Kansas

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Anyone Else Watching the Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) Notice This?
Mar. 23, 2012 10:05 am

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Saw this on Dan Patrick today.  Fill-in-the-blank Friday? (look in the bottom right if you are confused.

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Badgers Bounced From the Big Dance - My Thoughts
Mar. 22, 2012 10:37 pm

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It's amazing how one play can dominate somebody's perception of a game. Most will focus on Jordan Taylor's heave when they talk about the reasons Wisconsin lost to Syracuse 64-63 in the Sweet 16 of the 2012 NCAA Tournament. Yes it was a bad shot and yes (I think they had one) Bo should have used a timeout. But the loss goes deeper.

A game is more than just one play and this one was. What about the defense? Wisconsin is use to holding opponents in the 30% range, Syracuse was at 55%. The Badgers shot a stellar 74% from the foul line this season, Thursday they were 7 of 12 for 58%. And yes, I was impressed by Wisconsin's 14 of 27 (55%) from downtown, however 6 of 20 from 2-point land with many point blank misses help justify the outcome.

So with all that being said this loss was just that, one loss. It should not over shadow the season for Bo and his boys. Yes, they left the tourney in the Sweet 16 again...but this time, they weren't blown out and loss to a team that should have won. This team was left for dead after a 1-3 Big Ten start and many head scratching performance sprinkled into a few successes.

I have been one to want more in the past but I can flat out say this team exceeded expectations. In a time where Bo Ryan is often criticized, this year he should be praised for what this team accomplished. 2012 was a success in Madison.

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"Home Stretch" Recap: Thursday, March 22nd
Mar. 22, 2012 7:21 pm

Just-In-Case you missed it...

Matt Bowen of the National Football Post came on to discuss the suspensions of the Saints stemming from the bounties, Peyton Manning's move to Denver, and Tim Tebows new digs in the Big Apple.

Benjamin Worgull of Badger Nation talked Badgers Hoops and the QB Situation with the football team.

We had another NFL Prospect Preview with Norte Dame Corner Back Robert (R.J.) Blanton.

Green Bay Gamblers Head Coach Derek Lalonde came on for "In the Crease," our weekly look at Gamblers Hockey.

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My Sweet 16 Night One Predicitions
Mar. 22, 2012 6:05 pm

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Tonight's Sweet 16 Predictions...

Wisconsin (if they shoot over 40%) 62
Syracuse 58

Syracuse 62
Wisconsin (if they shoot under 40%) 52

Marquette 78
Florida 68

Other winners include: Michigan State and Ohio State

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I NEVER Hear This!!!
Mar. 22, 2012 3:36 pm

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This is something that I rarely hear or see!  Thanks to Eric Riesterer for making it possible!

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J-Hull's Bracket
Mar. 22, 2012 1:58 pm

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Here is a look at my bracket. Not terrible but 7 of 8 Elite 8 still cracking!

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