WISCONSIN — It can be hard to know what to get family and friends for Christmas. It’s even harder to get that perfect gift for local sports figures. I gave it a try:
For new Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy: Jackson Chourio living up to his potential.
For Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur: A playoff berth this season for his young team to gain experience.
For Marquette Men’s Basketball coach Shaka Smart: A trip to the Final Four.
For Wisconsin Men’s Basketball coach Greg Gard: A season without speculation about his future.
For Giannis Antetokounmpo: The game ball from his franchise-record 64-point game against the Pacers.
For Green Bay Phoenix Women’s Basketball coach Kevin Borseth: Another 800 wins.
For Packers quarterback Jordan Love: A contract extension that removes any doubt that he’s the long-term guy in Green Bay.
For Brewers radio broadcaster Bob Uecker: Continued great health and the knowledge of how beloved he is.
For University of Wisconsin-Madison Volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield: Appreciation for the powerhouse he’s built.
For Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin: An improved defense for a deep playoff run.
For Milwaukee Panthers coach Bart Lundy and Green Bay Phoenix coach Sundance Wicks: More people to appreciate the job they do.
For Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell: You spent way too much of your life around here for me to hate you. That doesn’t mean I want the Cubs to beat the Brewers. So I wish you a good season, not a great one.
For University of Wisconsin Badgers Football coach Luke Fickell: Patience as you build the program to your vision.
For LeRoy Butler and Gary Ellerson: A better host for “The Roundtable!”