Greatest Era in Wisconsin Sports?

It's never been better in my lifetime, that's for sure. There was a stretch from 1957-63 or so when the Packers, Braves and Badger football all had great years, but seldom at the same time. And the Packers, Brewers and Bucks all made the playoffs in 1982, the only time they all did so in the same year. But the past year tops all of that -- and who knows, the coming year could be even better.

Congrats Wisconsin sports fans. I had the trifecta in the 96-97 time frame.

Packers were Super Bowl champs.

North Dakota Fighting Sioux won the NCAA in hockey.

Arizona Wildcats won the NCAA hoops tourny.

Heaven.

Not an NBA fan. But the Bucks need to get their act together soon.

Marquette and UWM hoops have been pretty good as well

Need to see the Bucks step up - they certainly have the talent

The NBA is a little too ghetto for my liking but I have enjoyed the resurgence of the Celtic franchise as of late. I like to follow the careers of former UA Wildcats and am excited to see how D. Williams does in Minnesota.

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Originally posted by Pakrz:
The NBA is a little too ghetto for my liking

I, for one, am shocked by this revelation.

You think Jordy Nelson can dunk?

He could try.

NBA does nothing for me because the ref's are about as corrupt as the Mob.

Seeing players like Shaq and Kobe get away with murder over the years and fouls so blatent just not called because a certain player or team can't have a call go against them, well hell I might as well believe professional wrestling is real.

BTW, not nearly enough credit goes to Wisconsin fans as it should. We have incredibly small markets in both Green Bay and in Milwaukee and yet this state supports it's teams that huge markets will simply kill for.

Good, bad, or anything in between we come out. We buy tickets. We buy t shirts. We tailgate like no other. We cheer on our teams through thick and thin.

Definitely the best era in my lifetime. Growing up in Wisconsin I never thought I would see the day that UW would be defending B10 champs shoot they only time I could see them as a kid was on PBS tape delays on Sunday morning, the Packers would be defending Super Bowl champs, and the Brewers winning their division. Defiantly never would have dared to dream it all happen in one year.

Great time to be a Wisconsin fan that is for sure!

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Originally posted by Pakrz:
Congrats Wisconsin sports fans. I had the trifecta in the 96-97 time frame.

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Arizona Wildcats won the NCAA hoops tourny.

Beating Providence in the elite eight in OT in the process.

PC happens to be the only (currently) ****ty team I root for. Been pretty lucky recently:

Packers: 2010-11 champs
Bruins: 2010-11 champs
Celtics: 2007-08 champs

I also follow the Red Sox somewhat but not the biggest MLB fan.

P.S. Sorry to be all Boston douche-bag on you guys.

No Patriots??

Nope. From MA, but never been a Pats fan. No real good reason, but I've always been a Packers fan. Sort of runs in the family.

NBA = WWE with a ball. Except the WWE has some great looking slutty female wrestlers.

even college basketball is starting to look like the NBA....

IF the NBA adopts the NFL's version of free agency/revenue sharing, fair order of drafting, etc....then, I think it can rebound....

but, I dont' see that happening....

The NBA just doesn't get it....if a small market franchise can compete with the big cities...then, it's fair...viewership would increase....

Good times indeed. Rival the best of times during my life. Packers weren't terrible around time of Brewers last WS with Dickey, Lofton and the rest. Still, the Bucks kept me going during the late 70's to early 80's for the most part. Neither the Brewers nor Pack could string two decent seasons together and the Badgers were generally weak. Agree that NBA is a joke now, but still would love to see the Bucks get their act together.

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Need to see the Bucks step up - they certainly have the talent

One can only hope, right? I used to go watch the Bucks play at Mecca as a kid.

I'm STILL pissed that we traded Ray Allen for Gary Payton. Every time Ray makes a three pointer for another team, I die a little inside.

And yes, this could very well be the greatest era in Wisconsin sports history. Nothing will ever top the Lombardi Packers as far as lore goes, but this team could win multiple Super Bowls, and create a little lore of their own.

The Brewers are the best since they've been in the late 70's/early 80's. The Badgers? National power, and they could absolutely challenge for a National Championship with Russell Wilson at the helm throwing to Nick Toon, and a great tandem at running back in Monte Ball and James White.

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Originally posted by Blair Kiel:
You think Jordy Nelson can dunk?

White boys can't jump. What's the matter with you, Kiel? All that hair product must have seeped into your brain.

check this out

Looks like a cool tattoo for a Wisconsin sports fan.

Sorry to be a hater.....but what really makes this era even more extra specialer is Vikings last in NFC North, Twins last in AL Central, and then there's Gopher football.

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I'm STILL pissed that we traded Ray Allen for Gary Payton. Every time Ray makes a three pointer for another team, I die a little inside.

I seem to recall the Bucks being concerned about his health (bad ankles). Needless to say, that concern was overblown in that he's played what, 8 years with Seattle and Boston at a pretty high level?

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Originally posted by justanotherpackerfan:
Sorry to be a hater.....but what really makes this era even more extra specialer is Vikings last in NFC North, Twins last in AL Central, and then there's Gopher football.

No, by all means, hate on, japf...hate on.

Can't forget about Whitewater and UM Duluth because alot of those players on UMD are from Wi.