With the Packers reeling at 4-4 and the come to Jesus meetings taking place behind closed doors, fans around Packer Nation are wondering if the “airing of grievances” will really have an effect on this team’s run towards the post-season.

Let me stop there for a moment. I’m asking you to pause and set your sights southeast towards the building on 4^th and State. Has anyone noticed a spark of light? Has anyone noticed a vibe, an energy, a swagger? What’s that you ask? Could it be….yes, I think it is. The Bucks are playing. Not only are the Bucks playing regular season games but they’re winning, 3 in a row and that’s including a 108-102 signature win over the Denver Nuggets last night.

I know that the Packers woes have most people embattled with whom to fire and when but there is something special taking place at the BC if you’ll only re-direct your attention for a moment. You’ll find a young man, a rookie, named Brandon Jennings who’s now getting national recognition for his play on the court. 

With a 12 point lead last night, the Bucks watched as Denver chipped away and pulled within a point,91-90, with 4:23 left in the game. Normally the Bucks of old would have folded and submitted to, what would be considered, the superior team. Even with a turnover and an ill advised shot helping Denver claw back into the game, Brandon Jennings brought something to the court, a swagger, a confidence that hasn’t been seen around here in quite some time. With Andrew Bogut playing some of his best basketball, the two lifted the Bucks upon their shoulders and rebounded, played defense and hit shots down the stretch to yank victory from the jaws of defeat.

Jennings dropped a career high 32 points on the Nuggets and 9 assists last night but that’s not the only thing that this rookies been able to do. He’s handled the basketball with all of the speed of A.I. when he first came into the league and he’s worked extremely hard, with Kelvin Sampson, on his mid-range jumper. Jennings plays defense and has some attitude without being arrogant. 

I know that we’re only 6 games into the regular season and it’s a true marathon in the NBA but there are already adjectives being tossed around regarding this rookie like “electric”, “thrilling” and “exciting”. It’s a shame, at this point, that very few people really appreciate what skills this kid does have.   Bucks basketball hasn’t exactly been fascinating to watch over the last few years but if you have an opportunity to get to the BC and watch this kid, this team and the way they play the game, it’s actually in the same style as this community; hard working, confident, no flash and more substance. Givem’ a shot and let me know what you think. Dare I say it, there’s “fun” back at the Bradley Center. As one emailer put it, “He’s BUCK-ing FANTASTIC”.