Tom Oates
@tomoateswsj
(Mostly) retired sports columnist for the Wisconsin State Journal and Madison.com. Joined the WSJ team in 1980.
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http://host.madison.com/sports/ 15-12-2010 22:13:46
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Final word on UW game: I just watched MD do the exact thing Gard did on the final poss- put it in the best playerās hands. I just saw the greatest hockey coach in the game win a Natty by asking his players āwho wants itā for a crucial pen shot. Good choices all, ours just missed

John Blackwell and Nolan Winter are navigating a way different college basketball landscape than their fathers, both of whom played in the Big Ten. I spoke with all 4 of them and got some tremendous insight. You may even find their perspectives refreshing: badgerextra.com/commentary/colā¦
All No. 1 seeds in NCAA Final Four? A dearth of upsets? Signs of the times. Unless transfer portal and NIL rules are tweaked, get used to the rich getting richer and everyone else playing for table scraps. Luke and I discuss on The Wisconsin Sportscast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breā¦


FYI: My first #NFLDraft series for News 3 Now / Channel 3000 kicks off Monday with the QBs. With so much insightful analysis out there (Iām lookinā at you, Dane Brugler), I focus on where the #Packers stand at each position and add draft tidbits/history. Hope you visit Channel3000 for it. š
First round looks like a typical #Packers draft. Picking in the 20s, fans want a WR, theyāll probably take a DL or CB. At least thatās what Iām going with until Gutey proves otherwise. Luke and I discuss all things NFL draft on The Wisconsin Sportscast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theā¦
