http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_davebegel.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Dave Begel en-us Sat, 17 May 2008 01:45:05 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 When the Brewers got off to a sluggish start this season, the chattering class of fans and reporters called for his dismissal and exposed their lack of knowledge. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel051308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel051308.html?15218 Tue, 13 May 2008 05:11:00 CST If you've never been to an IndyCar race and attend the ABC Supply / A.J. Foyt 225 on June 1 at the Milwaukee Mile, the sights and smells will be impressive but the raw sound will be unforgettable. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel050608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel050608.html?15150 Tue, 6 May 2008 05:15:00 CST It seems like the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association is very afraid of elite sports programs and teams. What that means, of course, is the WIAA is going to develop more rules. Just what we need. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel042908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel042908.html?15054 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:00:00 CST The time to really figure out what to do about China and the Olympics was almost a decade ago, when the games were awarded to Beijing. But nobody seemed to care, then, so we are faced with the dilemma now. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel042208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel042208.html?14979 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:17:00 CST Milwaukee has amazing theater for a city this size. We support more professional companies than cities twice as big. Having said that, occasionally some theater stands just a little bit taller than the rest of the wonderful work in this town. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/talleysfolley.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/talleysfolley.html?14915 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:24:00 CST A recent conversation featuring Marquette point guard Dominic James impressed author Dave Begel, who used it as a spring board to name some of his favorite and least favorite interviews. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel041508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel041508.html?14896 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:24:00 CST In an unabashed fit of sports snobbery, Dave Begel proclaims the sports he likes and dislikes and lists the reasons why. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel040808.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel040808.html?14818 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 05:20:00 CST The "win at all costs" atmosphere in some youth sports programs in the area creates a high-pressure environment that can detract from the lessons that the games were meant to teach. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel033108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel033108.html?14743 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:07:00 CST With a tough, disciplined group of players and an under-appreciated coach, the Wisconsin basketball team is making noise in the NCAA tournament. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel032408.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel032408.html?14662 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:27:00 CST Despite the advent of video scouting, picking players in the NFL is tough. Touted players often tank and talented players like Tony Romo (pictured) often fall through the cracks. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel031808.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel031808.html?14583 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:24:00 CST It's Sunday morning and I just finished watching Mike Gousha's new show on Channel 12, called "Up Front." http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/begelupfront.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/begelupfront.html?14586 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:49:00 CST The recent naming rights controversy masks a larger problem: Milwaukee needs a new arena and it's going to take bold leadership to get it done. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel031108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel031108.html?14486 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:17:00 CST It's a sad day with the announcement that Brett Favre is going to retire. But before we all slit our wrists, let's try to remember something. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/favrenobody.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/favrenobody.html?14423 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 10:22:00 CST The Badgers and Golden Eagles feel good about their chances this month. Putting aside tradition and the recent past, which team has the brighter future? http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel030408.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel030408.html?14403 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 05:22:00 CST As spring training heads into its second week, expectations and excitement run high for the local team. Dave Begel thinks that can be good and bad. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel022608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel022608.html?14331 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:08:00 CST Sen. Herb Kohl has made mistakes during his tenure as Bucks' owner, but his motive always has been winning, not the pursuit of the almighty dollar. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel021908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel021908.html?14276 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:21:00 CST A recent Harris Poll shows that pro basketball ranks below hockey -- hockey! -- on the list of American's favorite sports. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel021208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel021208.html?14180 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:18:00 CST While fans in Green Bay wonder what could have been, the Packers need to address issues that could propel them to Super Bowl XLIII. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel020508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel020508.html?14115 Tue, 5 Feb 2008 05:22:00 CST The Bucks have experienced tough times this season and the temptation to clean house is strong. The courageous thing to do, though, is stay the course. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel012908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel012908.html?14044 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:19:00 CST In conjunction with their 40th anniversary, the Bucks have created a contest to pick the top 20 players in franchise history. Dave Begel gives his picks. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/buckstop20.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/buckstop20.html?14004 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:24:00 CST The Packers' gut-punch loss to New York can't overshadow a surprising season. Dave Begel considers what other surprises might be in store this year http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel012208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel012208.html?13973 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:22:00 CST OnMilwaukee.com sports columnist Dave Begel considers Brett Favre's status, Eli Manning's happy feet and Mark Tauscher's dominating performance. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel011508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel011508.html?13890 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:30:00 CST In the eyes of OnMilwaukee.com freelance sports columnist Dave Begel, assigning blame without naming names is cowardly. Begel calls out a local colleague for doing it. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel010808.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel010808.html?13805 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 05:24:00 CST While the Packers rest during the bye week, other teams are vying for the right to play them Jan. 12 at Lambeau Field. Here is an early look at the field. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel10108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel10108.html?13747 Tue, 1 Jan 2008 05:18:00 CST In the spirit of the season, OnMilwaukee.com sports columnist Dave Begel dons a Santa suit and passes out presents to sports figures. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel122507.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel122507.html?13709 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 05:28:00 CST The Packers still trail Dallas in the race for home-field advantage, but the Cowboys could have a tougher road in the final two games. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel121807.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel121807.html?13638 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:13:00 CST What is it that makes a franchise "celebrated in history?" Is it championships, great players, great stories or all of the above? http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel121107.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel121107.html?13561 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:26:00 CST When Mike Gousha left Channel 4, everybody wondered if he was tired of TV. Turns out he was tired of Channel 4. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/gousha12blog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/gousha12blog.html?13511 Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:26:00 CST The loss in Dallas may have been deflating, but it shouldn't diminish the Packers' chances of winning the NFC Championship. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel120407.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel120407.html?13473 Tue, 4 Dec 2007 05:03:00 CST I'm really not an old fogey. Old, maybe. But not a fogey. Yet I feel like one after watching Taylor Swift, the next big thing in country music, last night on the NBC special lighting the Christmas tree at Rockerfeller Center. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/silentnight.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/silentnight.html?13453 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:18:00 CST I woke up this morning at 5:10 a.m. laughing like crazy. I had just been in the middle of a dream. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/biggame07.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/biggame07.html?13442 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:13:00 CST Good sportswriters always tell you the "story behind the story." It takes a special kind of scribe, though, to tell you the story "before" the story. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel112707.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel112707.html?13410 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:22:00 CST There is a lot to like about the 2007-'08 Bucks, but the team must make a change at point guard in order to reach the next level. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel112007.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel112007.html?13329 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:20:00 CST About a year ago, Dave Begel thought (and wrote) that the Packers should push Favre aside and go with Aaron Rodgers. This is his retraction. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel111307.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel111307.html?13279 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:08:00 CST In a span of about 15 minutes at the state meet, the Whitefish Bay girls cross country team won, lost and won again. Here is their story. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel110607.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel110607.html?13214 Tue, 6 Nov 2007 05:17:00 CST It's great when pro athletes admit that their effort in a game was lackluster. The question is: why is it lackluster in the first place? http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel103007.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel103007.html?13123 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 05:17:00 CST With a rookie coach, a new offensive scheme and some talented players, the Bucks open the season with high hopes. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel102307.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel102307.html?13073 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:24:00 CST Bjorn Borg, who won five straight Wimbledon championships, watched the Bucks-Timberwolves game Saturday at the Bradley Center. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/borgbradleycenter.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/borgbradleycenter.html?13061 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:40:00 CST The action isn't limited to the field at most NFL venues, where cheerleaders show more skin than Janet Jackson and continue to create conversation. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel101607.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel101607.html?12991 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 05:25:00 CST After watching and listening to amateur football broadcasts, OMC sports columnist Dave Begel came away with a new appreciation for how the pros do it. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel100907.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel100907.html?12932 Tue, 9 Oct 2007 05:26:00 CST It's easy to harp on the thugs and the greedy side of sports, but Mark Attanasio and LaDainian Tomlinson showed us that you can still have class. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel100207.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel100207.html?12836 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 05:15:00 CST Pro athletes are tested under pressure in different ways. Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks' failure to execute a seemingly simple play spoke volumes about his ability to handle the heat. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begelweeksdefense.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begelweeksdefense.html?12772 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:21:00 CST Three games into the season, Notre Dame is still searching for its first victory. OMC sports columnist Dave Begel takes particular delight in this development. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel091807.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel091807.html?12698 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 05:25:00 CST Rehearsals are over and Hana's Suitcase opened Friday night at the Todd Wehr Theater. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/hanassuitcasestarts.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/hanassuitcasestarts.html?12672 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:49:00 CST The season is only a week old, but OMC sports columnist Dave Begel has seen enough to think that the Packers could exceed expectations and avoid a Brewers-like collapse at mid-season. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel091107.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel091107.html?12626 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:23:00 CST Brewers manager Ned Yost has been a lightning rod this season and many fans are calling for his dismissal. OMC sports columnist Dave Begel thinks the team needs a few new players more than a new manager. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel090707.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel090707.html?12597 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 05:25:00 CST Now that the Brewers' season has hit the skids, it's time for team owner Mark Attanasio to step to the podium, tell the fans what went wrong and lay out his plan to fix it. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel083107.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel083107.html?12535 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:22:00 CST Youth sports leagues take time and money but they are an asset to the community. But columnist Dave Begel thinks Milwaukee must step up to the plate. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begelyouthsports.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begelyouthsports.html?12469 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:19:00 CST We start rehearsals this week for "Hana's Suitcase" at the First Stage Children's Theater. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/hanassuitcase.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/hanassuitcase.html?12435 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:29:00 CST Local sportscasters are getting less time to tell their stories each night and Dave Begel thinks the day isn't far away when sports scores and highlights will disappear from the nightly news. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel081707.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel081707.html?12408 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:19:00 CST