1/31/24 Hometown Broadcasting Sports Wednesday
31 January 2024 Sports
The Packers put in requests to interview Baltimore assistants Dennard Wilson and Zach Orr for their current defensive coordinator opening, according to reports by the NFL Network.
As a unit, the Ravens defense was one of the best in the league this past season. Leading the NFL in yards per game, sacks, and yards per passing attempt. Baltimore also allowed just 18 touchdowns through the air during the regular season, which also led the NFL.
Wilson played a key role in the development of All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton, and has become a hot commodity for teams looking for a new defensive coordinator. Interviewing with the Titans today, and interest from the Giants and Rams as well.
Orr played linebacker in Baltimore for three seasons before retiring and going into coaching in 2016. Originally hired as a defensive analyst in Baltimore, Orr returned as the Ravens’ inside linebackers coach following a season on the Jaguars staff.
They join former Rams head coach Brandon Staley, Broncos defensive backs coach Christian Parker, and Cowboys defensive line coach Aden Durde on the list of candidates for the job.
Green Bay asked for permission to interview Bobby Babich for the opening as well. He has been promoted to become the Bills’ defensive coordinator, according to a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Tyler Kolek hit five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 32 points to lead No. 9 Marquette to its fifth straight win, 85-80 over Villanova on Tuesday night.
Kolek rallied the Golden Eagles (16-5, 7-3 Big East) after they squandered a 20-point lead. With the Wildcats on fumes after a 34-10 run gave them the lead, Kolek connected on four 3s that sparked the Golden Eagles
He hit two straight for a 56-51 lead. Kolek, already a 1,000-point career scorer, hit another 3 for a 62-56 lead and one more for a seven-point lead that helped Marquette hold on for the tough road win.
Kolek was 10 of 20 from the floor and 7 of 8 at the free-throw line.
TJ Bamba and Eric Dixon led Villanova (11-10, 4-6) with 24 points apiece. Dixon hit a late 3 that made it 81-78 with 38 seconds left, only for Kolak to seal the win from the foul line.
Once a national power with two national championships in the last decade, the Wildcats have lost five straight games for the first time since the end of the 2011 season.
The Golden Eagles have won three games on the road during their winning streak. Marquette plays Saturday at Georgetown.
Tonight, Beloit College is at Ripon College with the tip-off at 5:30.
UW-Whitewater at UW-Oshk0sh with the tip-off at 7:00.
In women’s college basketball tonight Beloit College is at Ripon College with the tip-off at 7:30.
UW-Oshkosh at UW-Whitewater with the tip-off at 7:00.
The Packers did not have a single player selected to participate in this year’s Pro Bowl Games, but they will be represented. On Tuesday, the NFL named Kenny Clark as the replacement for the 49ers’ Javon Hargrave, who can’t participate due to San Francisco playing in the Super Bowl.
This is the 3rd Pro Bowl honor for Clark, who was an original selection in 2021 and an injury replacement in 2019. Clark is joins Pro Football Hall Of Famer Henry Jordan as the only Packers defensive tackles to make at least 3 Pro Bowls.
Clark racked up a career-high 7.5 sacks in 2023. He also led the team in tackles for loss with 9, and forced two fumbles while recording 3 passes defensed. He started every game for the third consecutive season. Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, and New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona as finalists for the 13th annual Salute to Service Award presented by USAA, the company announced Tuesday.
The Salute to Service Award is part of USAA and the NFL’s year-round commitment to U.S. military veterans and their families.
USAA says the 32 nominees from each NFL team were announced in November and consisted of active and retired players, coaches, and team executives and personnel who best demonstrated support for the military community.
The Salute to Service Award recipient will be recognized at the NFL Honors on Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas.
USAA will contribute $25,000 in the award recipient’s honor to the official aid societies representing each military branch. The NFL Foundation will match that donation, which will go directly to the recipient’s military charity of choice.
According to USAA, fans could vote for their favorite nominees again this year, and the finalists were ultimately decided based on this consensus vote of fans, an NFL internal committee, and USAA. Nominees were also evaluated on the positive impact of their efforts to support the military community.
The Bucks are back in action tonight playing at Portland against the Trailblazers. New Milwaukee head coach Doc Rivers lost his Bucks coaching debut Monday night at Denver against the Nuggets 113-107.
Tonight marks the return to Portland for Milwaukee guard Damian Lillared, who spent his first 11 season with the Trailblacers.
The Wisconsin Herd are back in action tonight hosting the Westchester Knicks with the tip-off set for 6:00. The Herd is coming off a 112-110 win over the Osceola Magic Monday night
Boys and Girls Basketball Schedule 1/30/2024
Boys:
Berlin 87, Ripon 51. Carter Brown led the Tigers with 16 points and Declan Dudzinski scored 11. Carter Hess scored 17 for the Indians to lead four players in double figures.
Plymouth 61, Kewaskum 52
Waupun 80, Winneconne 67
Xavier 90, Menasha 67
Shawano 81, Green Bay West 58
Kiel 69, Saint Mary’s Springs 55
Columbus 69, Laconia 52
Neenah62, Appleton East 55
Oshkosh North 83, Appleton North 69
Kimberly 68, Oshkosh West 30
Fond du Lac 67, Appleton West 43
Kaukauna 86, Hortonville 84
Freedom 63, Brillion 59
Roncalli 62, Little Chute 52
Wrightstown 56,Sheboygan Falls 51
Denmark 61, Two Rivers 54
Southern Door 82, Luxemburg-Casco 48
Wautoma 59, Adams-Friendship 45
Wisconsin Dells 47, Westfield 43
Mauston 83, Nekoosa 65
Central Wisconsin Christian 86, Wayland Academy 44
Lourdes Academy 49, Dodgeland 39
Oakfield 68, Valley Christian 38
Horicon 61, Hustisford 58
Randolph 59, Cambria-Friesland 40
Pardeeville 80, Fall River 67
Princeton/Green Lake 51, Rio 41
Markesan 83, Montello 61
Girls:
Winnebago Lutheran 57, Kewaskum 41
Omro 68, Winneconne 67
Plymouth 60, Roncalli 46
Seymour 59, Green Bay East 36
West De Pere 66, Menasha 50
Beaver Dam 75, Milton 62
Laconia 108, Mayville 21
Lomira 47, Horicon 46
Lourdes Academy 63, North Fond du Lac 39
Appleton East 27, Neenah 64
Hortonville 81, Kaukauna 61
Kimberly 61, Oshkosh West 50
Fond du Lac 78, Appleton 32
Marinette 60, Clintonville 38
Freedom 63, Little Chute 17
Denmark 54, Luxemburg-Casco 45
Fox Valley Lutheran 22, Wrightstown 57
Waupaca 61, Oconto Falls 46
Mauston 42, Adams-Friendship 40
Westfield 77, Nekoosa 11
Wautoma 49, Wisconsin Dells 35
Central Wisconsin Christian 65, Wayland Academy 54
Lourdes Academy 63, North Fond du Lac 39
Valley Christian 75, Bowler 48
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