Yet Another Monday Update

It's hard for me to put into words my disappointment from Wisconsin's loss to Michigan State. I'm frustrated at the continued mental errors. And the penalties, oh the penalties... Niles Brinkley was called for what seemed like fifteen pass interference penalties and got away with what seemed like another fifteen.

Mostly, though, I was disgusted with the "sideline warning/unsportsmanlike conduct on the coaching staff" two-fer. Through the rest of the telecast, I don't think the commentators mentioned that penalty once, but that seemed to me the turning point for the whole game. I just don't know how Bielema expects the team to play a smart, disciplined game if they can't behave in a smart, disciplined manner on the sideline. "I learned it from watching you" indeed.

As far as Green Bay's concerned, without Sunday Ticket or the compulsion to spend $40 at a sports bar, I was unable to watch the game. Since I took the afternoon to go to the Durham Art Walk with my wife (and saw, maaaybe, two or three pieces worthwhile), I wasn't able to keep up with in-game scoring breaks or internet Game Centers. And finally, since I've used up all my Media minutes, I didn't check the score on my phone. So it was with nervous optimism that I turned on Football Night in America when we got home.

Basically, it looks like Tennessee's ability to run did the Packers in.

Still, at with the Bears at 5-3 with a banged up Orton, I still like Green Bay's chances in the division.