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The Green Bay Packers went into the 2017 NFL Draft with just eight draft picks and many holes to fill. The Packers left the draft with 10 new draft picks after a few trades, one of which saw them pass on Wisconsin Badgers linebacker TJ Watt to trade back for an additional second round pick and forth round pick. At the end of the draft the Packers had two new defensive backs, a new linebacker, a new defensive linemen, three new running backs, two new wideouts, and one new offensive linemen. In this Eposode, Evan recaps the Packers draft and gives his thoughts on the offseason as a whole. Make sure to follow Evan on Twitter, @evanwitsports

The NFL Draft starts in just two days and there are a number of Wisconsin Badger prospects that should hear thier name called during the course of the draft, including two in the first round. Evan discusses those propsects that should hear their name called and where he expects them to go. He also talks about TJ Watt and why he would like toi see him on the Packers and if notn Watt, another former Badger that could be drafted later in the draft.

Joe Mixon is one of the most talanted prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft, but he may not hear his name called at all Thursday night and may have to wait until Friday to hear it called due to an altercation in 2014 where he struck a women in the face. Video surfaced in December of 2016 of the assult and since than, it has been debated if he would get drafted at all. Evan brings in John McKelvey of The Normam Transcript to give us some insight on Joe Mixon and to talk about other Oklahoma draft propects.

Former New England Patriots Tight End Aaron Hernandez who was serving a life sentance for murder was found dead in his cell this morning. The death has been ruled a suicide. Evan gives his thoughts on this ugly situation and how there is no winners in Hernandez killing himself.  Speaking of the New England Patriots, they visited the White House to get honored by President Trump. A large number of players and former players from the 2016 team did not attend. Where they in the wrong for not attending?  AJ Hawk retired as a Green Bay Packers. Is Hawk a Packers Hall of Famer? How will Hawk be remembered and how should he be remembered?  Give a listen and feel free to call in.

For the second time in three years the Milwaukee Bucks are in the NBA Playoffs. Evan recaps the final month of the season and gives you his expectations of the Bucks in the Playoffs. Also, does Evan owe Jason Kidd an applogy?  Sergio Garcia won the Masters on Sunday, winning his first major in 73 tries. Evan recaps the final round and where Sergio goes from here.

Who is the NBA MVP? It is looking like it is a two man race between James Harden and Russel Westbrook. Troy and Evan give their thoughts on MVP.  Richard Sherman may be on the trading block in Seattle. Should the Green Bay Packers make the trade for Sherman?  Former WIsconsin Badgers center Frank Kaminsky and ESPN's Dan Dakich engaged in a twitter war about athletes getting paid. Troy and Evan give our thoughts on whos side we are on, Frank the Tank or Dakich.

Tony Romo announced today that he will be giving up his football career for a career in the broadcast both and then signed with CBS and will be repacing Phill Simms in the broadcast booth with CBS' Number One Broadcast Team.  1. Is this a slap in the face to broadcasters everywhere by replacing Simms on the "A" team at CBS?  2. What will Tony Romo be remembered for as an NFL Quarterback?  North Carolina revenegd their last second loss last year by defeating Gonzaga for their sixth NCAA Title in progra history. It was a game filled with fouls and stoppage in play that slowed the game down. Troy and Evan give their thoughts on the officas in the game and discuss the game in general.

Who will be playing for a chance to cut down the nets on Monday night? Troy and Evan give their thoughts on the Final Four and then who they think will cut down the nets Monday.  The first game of the baseball season is Sunday Night. The Cubs are looking to win their second title in a row after going over 100 years without one. Who is the team to stop them in their quest to repeat?

Another sweet 16 for this group of Seniors for the Wisconsin Badgers, and another season comes to an end in heart breaking fashion, this one a one point loss in overtime to the Florida Gators. Troy and Evan discuss the what ifs regarding the game that could have led to a Badgers victory.  Troy and Evan also discuss the Final Four matchups that almost nobody had.

The World Baseball classic came to a close last night with Team USA winning the Gold. Troy and Evan discuss this event and some comments made by Ian Kinsler  Spring Training is just about over. Troy and Evan give an update on whats going on with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Lots of converstion about players not playing due to rest latley. Is this becoming a problem in the NBA? What do Evan and Troy feel about players resting? Can anything be done to stop this from happeneing?  LaVar Ball has been outspoken latley making comments such as he would beat Michael Jordan One on One, his kid is better then LBJ and Curry, and his three kids deserve a shoe deal worth one billion dollars. Will his chatter end up hurting his sons as they move to the next stages of their basketball career?  We are inching closer to the end of the NBA season. Troy and Evan update the playoff seedings as of today.

We are through the first weekend of the 2017 NCAA Tournament and I think it is safe to say that noise you hear is everyones brackets busting. It was a wild weekend filled with upsets and high seeds losing. Troy and Evan recap the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament and give our thoughts on the games and the complaining regarding the refs.

Day one of the NCAA Tournament opened up today and Troy and Evan will talk about the action and give their thoughts.  The Green Bay Packers have the best quarterback in the NFL in Aaron Rodgers, but they have won only one Super Bowl during his time in Green Bay. Are the Packers doing enough to help Aaron Rodgers or are they wasting the prime of his career?  Former Oklahoma running back and NFL draft prospect Joe Mixon looked like a potential top 15 pick in the NFL draft until a video was released from a 2014 incident of him punching a women in the face. Since then, he was not allowed to compete at the NFL Combine and he has seen his draft stock take a fall. If Joe Mixon is there in the second or third round when the Packers pick, shoud they take a chance on him?

March Madness began tonight with the first of two playin games. Troy and Evan give their thoughts on who should come out of each region to make the Final Four.  The Packers lost two free agenst today and gained one. Troy and Evan give an update in Free Agency.

Shockingly, the Green Bay Packers have signed not one, but two free agents. Troy and Evan discuss their thoughts on the moves as well as TJ Lang leaving for the Lions.  The field of 68 have been set and Troy and Evan give their thoughts on some of the seedings, especually the Badgers who many feel got wronged with an 8 seed.

The stupid money phase, otherwise known as Day one of Free Agencey has opened in the NFL and there has been some rediculious contracts being thrown around.  Evan and Troy discuss the signings so far and give our thoughts.

The Big 10 Tournament got underway today and Troy and Evan discuss who we believe will win the Big 10 Tournament and which team will make the deepest run come NCAA Tournament time.  The legal tampering phase of NFL Free Agency has gotten under way. Who is going were and will the Packers be losing two of their own guys early tomorrow?

The NFL Combine is finished and as usual, people are overreacting to players performances at the combine. Troy and Evan discuss their thoughts on the combine, who stood out, and guys to keep an eye on during the draft process.

NFL Free Agency is set to open soon and the Green Bay Packers have a number of free agents out there who they have yet to resign. Troy and Evan talk about the Packers free agents and then the chances that the Packers might bring in some outside free agents and what their focus should be in the NFL Draft.

The Milwaukee Bucks came out flat last night facing the Denver Nuggets, being outscored 63 - 37 at half time. THe Bucks made an effort in the second half to comne back, but they came up short in the end. Jason Kidd has some comments post game that has Evan questioning if Jason Kidd should be the Bucks much longer.  In a potential Eastern Conference Championship showdown the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-99. Come post season, can the Celtics give the Cavs a series?  Kevin Durant escapped major injury the other night, but will be out for tbhe next four weeks at minimul. What does this mean for the Warriors moving forward? Are they at risk of losing the number 1 seeding and home court throughout the playoffs? If Durnat can't make it back for the playoffs, what does this mean for their title chances?