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Regional Sports
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Packers name Clements new offensive coordinator
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Submitted: 02/02/2012 |
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GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers didn't have to look far to find their new offensive coordinator, promoting quarterbacks coach Tom Clements to replace Joe Philbin. Clements has coached the Packers' quarterbacks since 2006, Mike McCarthy's first year in Green Bay. Philbin left to become the Miami Dolphins' head coach last month. ``Tom has been an integral part of our success and our staff, making it an obvious decision to promote him to offensive coordinator,'' McCarthy said in a statement. ``He has earned this opportunity and we look forward to continued offensive success in 2012.''
The offensive-minded McCarthy calls his own plays, but relies on his offensive coordinator to plan during the week and help make adjustments during games. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has gone out of his way to credit Clements for helping his development. Clements' name was linked to open jobs in the NFL and college football in recent months. ``I'm happy that it's happened and I'm happy for Joe that he's a head coach, and I'm glad I was able to step into his place,'' Clements said. ``I've been a coordinator before, only for a few years. I've always wanted to get back to doing that and I'm thankful that it's here in Green Bay.'' Before coming to Green Bay, Clements was the Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator from 2004-05. Clements has 19 seasons of coaching experience, including 15 in the NFL. He was a three-year starter at quarterback for Notre Dame, guiding the Irish to a national championship in 1973. He played 12 seasons in the Canadian Football League. Clements earned a law degree from Notre Dame in 1986 and practiced law for five years before beginning his coaching career as an assistant with the Irish. Clements has been quarterbacks coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers (2001-03), Kansas City Chiefs (2000) and New Orleans Saints (1997-99). Under Clements, Rodgers has passed 17,037 yards in his first four seasons as a starter. In 2011, Rodgers set the NFL single-season record for passer rating (122.5) and set team records with 45 touchdown passes, 4,643 yards passing and a 68.3 completion percentage. Clements has also helped develop backup Matt Flynn, who is expected to draw interest from other teams looking for a new starter in the offseason. ``I think it's a great opportunity,'' Clements said. ``We have a young team. We've had success over the past couple of years. We still have a lot of room to grow and I'm happy to be a part of it.'' (Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Story By: Associated Press
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WJFW TV-12 Sports Team
Joe Dufek
Sports Director
jdufek@wjfw.com
Joe joined the Newswatch 12 sports team in July 2011 as the Sports Director.
Before coming to the Northwoods, Joe was the Weekend Sports Anchor at KBJR in Duluth, MN. Joe's resume includes working at WFRV in Green Bay, WDIO in Duluth, and WTCH radio in Shawano.
Joe has always had a passion for sports, especially football, hockey, and golf. Joe is a 2005 graduate from UW-Oshkosh with a B.S. degree in Radio/TV/Film. During his college days, he was the Sports Director for the university's radio station twice.
A native of Frog Station, WI (near Green Bay), Joe grew up watching the Packers, Brewers, and Bucks. In fact he also lists listening to old Packer radio braodcasts among his hobbies.
When he is not watching or playing sports, he's likely reading or watching something on the American Civil War, or World War II.
Joe says,"In just a short time, I have really been made to feel right at home, thanks to the great folks in the Northwoods."
If you see Joe out on a shoot, please feel free to say hi and email any story ideas you may have.
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Marisa Silvas
Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter
msilvas@wjfw.com
Marisa Silvas joined the Newswatch 12 sports team in October 2011 as the Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter.
Prior to coming to WJFW, she was an editor/associate producer for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area in San Francisco, CA. She also was a freelance field producer for NBC's Football Night in America and spent 6 years as a sports producer and editor for KNTV, the Bay Area’s NBC affiliate where she co-hosted a weekly Sports Sunday web show with Jerry Rice.
She graduated with a degree in Communications from Santa Clara University.
Marisa is new to the Northwoods and the cold weather but has lived in several different locations on her journey to Rhinelander. Coming from a family with military ties, she was born in Austin, TX, but also grew up in Mississippi, Lancaster, CA, San Antonio, TX before settling down in Campbell, CA for the past several years.
Marisa has always had a passion for sports and people and has followed her dreams to WJFW after pursuing a full time on-air job for several years.
Marisa likes all sports but is most passionate about the NFL, NBA and major league baseball. Since she has lived in many different locations her favorite teams are all over the country as well. You will see her following her favorites: the San Antonio Spurs, Oakland Athletics and yes, Packers fans, sorry, the Chicago Bears.
She is also an avid fantasy sports fan and has participated in fantasy football and hockey leagues the past 5 seasons. Feel free to ask her for the hot waiver wire pickup!
She and her husband of 4 years, Lyndon, have taken several vacations over the past few summers to visit all the MLB parks...she has now been to 14 and is excited to add Target Field to the list this summer! Her favorites so far are Wrigley, PNC and Miller Park. She and her husband also make an annual trek to Soldier Field to watch their beloved Bears and hang out in their favorite city, where they got engaged at the top of the Hancock Tower in 2007.
In her free time, she loves hanging out with her husband Lyndon and adorable puggle Walter. She also never misses her favorite TV show, Dancing With The Stars and with an extensive dancing background, someday dreams of being a future celebrity contestant and winner!
Marisa is very excited to be making the big move from sunny California to the winter wonderland of Rhinelander! If you see Marisa out in the field or around the town, feel free to say hi and buy her a hot chocolate, she's probably cold!
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Brewers outfielder Morgan practices with Sharks
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Submitted: 02/01/2012 |
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SAN JOSE, CA - On his fourth attempt during a hockey breakaway drill, Nyjer Morgan shot the puck past Sharks goalie Thomas Greiss to score in the bottom right corner of the net. Greiss did the Milwaukee Brewers outfielder a favor and let it go
in, with Morgan later thanking him.
A giddy Morgan cheered, thrust his stick in the air to celebrate and became a bit wobbly on the ice before recovering. At last, the diehard San Jose fan and former hockey player got the chance to practice with the team he loves - however brief it was.
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Bielema unveils 12-player Wis. recruiting class; Rapids LB Biegel among signees
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Submitted: 02/01/2012 |
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MADISON - Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema kept his recruiting class small and easier to manage this season in light of six assistant coaches leaving for other jobs. But Bielema said he's still happy with the haul.
Bielema introduced a 12-player recruiting class Wednesday. Wisconsin Rapids senior Vince Biegel, a linebacker, was among those signing with the Badgers.
The Badgers saw six assistants leave after appearing in their second straight Rose Bowl last month.
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Bucks win 105-97, beat Heat again
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Submitted: 02/01/2012 |
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MILWAUKEE - Brandon Jennings scored 31 points, including three 3-pointers in a critical stretch of the fourth quarter, and Milwaukee beat Miami 105-97 on Wednesday night for the Bucks' second win over the Heat this season.
Jennings also had eight assists while Drew Gooden added 17 points and nine rebounds for the Bucks, who have won three straight.
LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points, including a highlight-reel windmill dunk at the end of his huge first quarter. James had 24 points in the first quarter, the most points any player has scored in a quarter this season, according to STATS LLC.
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No. 19 Wisconsin beats Penn State 52-46
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Submitted: 01/31/2012 |
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STATE COLLEGE, PA - Jordan Taylor scored 18 points, including a key 3-pointer from the top of key with 1:44 left, to help No. 19 Wisconsin hold off Penn State 52-46 on Tuesday night for its sixth straight victory.
Taylor made six free throws over the final minute, helping the Badgers (18-5, 7-3 Big Ten) overcome an early nine-point deficit.
Trailing 40-38, Penn State (10-13, 2-8) missed on three tries to tie or take the lead. Jon Graham missed two foul shots before Jermaine Marshall misfired on a 3 and missed a layup after grabbing his own rebound.
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Aaron Rodgers bummed by NFC's effort
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Submitted: 01/31/2012 |
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MILWAUKEE - Criticism of the play in Sunday's Pro Bowl reached a new level when Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers blasted the effort of some NFC teammates Tuesday.
"I'll be honest with you," Rodgers said on ESPN 540 in Milwaukee. "I was a little bit disappointed. I felt like some of the guys on the NFC side embarrassed themselves."
The AFC routed the NFC, 59-41, in a game that drew boos at Aloha Stadium for its lack of early intensity.
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