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Some points to ponder while we wonder how anyone ever watched the NFL Draft before the advent of TiVo:
Correcting a mistake? Former Packers general manager Ron Wolf has said several times that his biggest regret was bypassing Randy Moss during the 1998 NFL Draft. Now, it appears that the Packers are working to acquire Moss from the Raiders, possibly for a third- or fourth-round pick in the draft that begins this afternoon.
The deal, which has been rumored for months, would allow the Packers to run a four-receiver set featuring Donald Driver, Moss, Koren Robinson and Greg Jennings.
If Brett Favre looks at those guys, maybe with Marshawn Lynch circling out of the backfield, he may think he's dreaming.
Oops: All you need to know about the draft -- back in 1998, a lot of the "experts" second-guessed Indianapolis for taking Tennessee's Peyton Manning instead of Washington State's Ryan Leaf.
Just wondering: When did "upside" become a sports buzzword and can we agree to retire it?
Speaking of catch phrases...
If you're feeling sassy (or saucy), you can play the NFL Draft Drinking Game. Take a sip every time someone says the following words: war room, intangible, work ethic, good character guy, 40 time or pro day.
Check back with us when you're out of rehab.
Star witness: If you've never heard the name Kirk Radomski, rest assured that you will.
A lot.
Radomski is a former Mets bat boy / clubhouse worker / personal trainer who pleaded guilty to distributing steroids and other performance-enhancing substances to dozens of major-league players between 1995 and 2005. He is cooperating with the U.S. Attorney's office and George Mitchell's investigation.
According to reports on various sources, Radomski was a major supplier for players after BALCO was shut down. He's going to name names and it's going to get interesting.
Back in the game: Now that Milwaukee native Rick Majerus has accepted the head coaching job at St. Louis University, it's tough to tell who is happiest.
Is it Majerus, who signed a five-year deal worth $5 million? Is it the administration and boosters, which gets a high-profile coach with a history of success? Is it the players, who have to feel like they have a chance to go to the NCAA Tournament?
Or, is it the Greater St. Louis Restaurant Association?
Majerus, 59, replaces former Badgers coach Brad Soderberg.
Belly-itcher brigade: A small, vocal segment of Brewers fans actually may have been disappointed by the news that Ben Sheets' groin injury this week was not serious.
Those are the people who can't stop ripping Sheets with searing analysis like "He's never had a winning record," or "He's not an ace," or "He's always hurt," or, "He's not the best pitcher in the rotation," and even "They'd be better off without him."
If you cross paths with any of these people, the best course of action is to run the other way. Or, you could point out that over the past two "injury-plagued" seasons, Sheets made 39 starts and posted a 16-16 record with a 3.53 earned run average. In 262 2/3 innings, he allowed 147 hits and 103 earned runs. He walked 36 batters and struck out 157.
Even at his injured worst, he's still pretty good.
r u crazy? While we at Saturday Scorecard think the NCAA is run by a bunch of elbow patch-wearing eggheads -- and that there is something creepy about the notion of assistant coaches sending thousands of text messages to teenage recruits -- we think the idea of a total ban went a little too far. They could have simply put a limit on the number of messages coaches can send to players.
Overlooked: Hall Of Fame Magazine lists the top 10 players who were never selected in the NFL Draft. The list: 10, Kurt Warner; 9, Larry Little; 8, Warren Moon; 7, Willie Wood; 6, Adam Vinatieri; 5, Emlen Tunnel; 4, Antonio Gates; 3, Marion Motley; 2, Willie Brown; 1, Dick "Night Train" Lane.
Overachievers: Admirals fans should not be asking how the team got swept by Chicago in the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs.
They should be asking how the Admirals even made the postseason.
Milwaukee scored 227 goals and allowed 230 during the regular season and still finished with 96 points. Coach Claude Noel deserves credit for getting the team as far as he did. He also deserves a chance to coach in the NHL, even though that would be a loss for the Admirals and Milwaukee's hockey community.
Alley cats: Former Packers defensive tackle / auto racing magnate Gilbert Brown is hosting "Bowling with the Big Man," next Saturday May 5 at AMF West, 7505 W. Oklahoma Ave. Among those expected to appear are Brown's high school buddy and accomplished bowler, Jerome Bettis, and former Packers LeRoy Butler, Robert Brooks and William Henderson. Brown's Web site is gilbertbrown93.com.
All in the family: Brewers outfielder Kevin Mench's wife, Shana, is the sister of former Brewers outfielder Scott Podsednik.
Bragging rights: The Diamondbacks and Padres have played five times over the past 10 days. If you're keeping track, the Suttons lead the Vasgersians in the season series, 3-2.
In the spotlight: The Brewers-Cardinals game Monday night at Miller Park will be televised nationally by ESPN. Maybe Erin Andrews will stop by Kelly's Bleachers for a post-game beverage.
Host of “The Drew Olson Show,” which airs 1-3 p.m. weekdays on The Big 902. Sidekick on “The Mike Heller Show,” airing weekdays on The Big 920 and a statewide network including stations in Madison, Appleton and Wausau. Co-author of Bill Schroeder’s “If These Walls Could Talk: Milwaukee Brewers” on Triumph Books. Co-host of “Big 12 Sports Saturday,” which airs Saturdays during football season on WISN-12. Former senior editor at OnMilwaukee.com. Former reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.