The Wisconsin Badger’s football team ended it’s regular season with over 50% of Madison not being able to view the game since it was on the dreaded Big Ten Network. I just never imagined 4 out of the last 5 games would be on the BTN.

The BTN promotes their network as if it’s a good thing for the Big Ten, but in fact, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The truth is they want to over-charge for a handful of second rate football and basketball games. Yes, they’re showing sports like field hockey, volleyball, and other sports, but what kind of ratings are those getting? I doubt those ratings are worth a damn. So, in essence, the BTN is over-charging for only a handful of games.

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I think it’s time for for the Denver Broncos to get rid of Mike Shanahan. Shanahan has done some great things in Denver over the years, but regardless of the talent of a coach, sometimes it’s time for a coach to move on. It reminds me of when Mike Holmgren was coaching in Green Bay. I think everyone knew it was time for Holmgren to move on, even though Green Bay residents just named a street after him.

I think it’s time to give a new coach a shot at developing Jay Cutler. The only thing Shanahan has done the last few years on a consistent basis is to continue to provide a decent running game with second-rate running backs.

The team reminds of the last few years of the Mike Sherman era in Green Bay. Zero depth, too many failed free agent pickups, and terrible draft decisions…ex: Maurice Clarett. This team needs to unload the old farts and reload this team with some young talent.

Lastly, I’d like to know who’s idea it was to punt the ball to Devin Hester? This alone should get Shanahan fired. I mean, how stupid do you have to be?

I’ve been wanting to get back into shape, so I’m setting a goal for myself. I want to run a 5k this Spring, probably in May. For a lot of people, running 5k wouldn’t be a big deal, but it is to me. I was in a car accident in 2004 which earned me a dislocated ankle and my fibula being broken in two places on my right leg. It’s been a constant struggle for me to keep my weight down since it’s been difficult to workout with any regularity.

Things I need to do to make this happen:

• Strengthen my legs, in particular my bad leg
• Lose weight to take the stress off of my leg. I’m thinking 40-50 pounds should do it.
• Gain endurance to run the entire 5k without stopping.

I’m not sure which run I’m going to do, but it’ll probably be for a good cause. Anyway, wish me luck.