Andrew Bogut Elite Squad 6, Milwaukee Bucks Fans

Do you have what it takes to become a member of Andrew Bogut’s elite squad 6? There’s only one way to find out. Next Tuesday, from 6pm-9pm, the Bucks will be holding fan auditions at The Bradley Center in Milwaukee. The loudest, most spirited fans will earn a chance to sit in Andrew Bogut’s seats. He has set aside 100 lower level seats for the rowdiest fans Milwaukee has ever seen. The first set will be given out for the Buck’s home opener against Detroit on Halloween! Bogut says the way to keep these tickets is to stay rowdy! Be loud! Paint your face! Make up a cheer! Wear red and green! During games, people will be watching these special fans to determine their level of cheer. The more boisterous they are, the more tickets these fans can acquire.
Why would Bogut do such a thing, you might ask. Well, the hope is that the members of Squad 6 can intimidate players from opposing teams, thus creating a home court advantage for the Bucks. In addition, members of Squad 6 can inspire other fans to unleash their inner fan.
This is something I can get behind. What a great way to build a bigger, better, stronger, FAN BASE for the Milwaukee Bucks. Fans are what this team needs. As Milwaukeeans, we need to get behind our team no matter who they are! Besides, who doesn’t love being a raucous basketball fan clad in red and green face paint and sporting a foam hand? I don’t know about you, but I plan to attend fan auditions and win some seats.

Milwaukee Bucks 2009 Schdule, preseason highlights

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently 3-4 for the preseason. The Bobcats defeated the Bucks last night at Charlotte. Andrew Bogut scored 14 points, and had 10 rebounds in the loss.

Looking back at the Milwaukee Bucks 2009 schedule for the preseason, they defeated The Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets. They lost to the Timberwolves, Pistons, Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Bobcats. The regular season is just a few short days away.

Milwaukee will face Philadelphia for its season opener. From there, Detroit comes to the Bradley Center on Halloween night. Milwaukee hits the road for the two games facing the Chicago Bulls, and Minnesota Timberwolves.

It’s Only up from Here: Bucks Lose in Preseason Opener

The Bucks lost their preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 117-103. I guess it could’ve been a lot worse. Coach Skiles didn’t really have anything positive to say about the game which was saturated with fouls and bad defense. Skiles praised Warrick for his performance in the game, but that was about it. The Bucks trailed at the half 56-44 and never really picked it up in the second half.

I’m not worried, though, it’s only the very first game of the season. The Bucks have the rest of the month to work out their issues and find their footing. Its good for them to get these kinds of games out of their system so that when the regular season rolls around they will be good to go. At least the rookie got a taste of his first real NBA game!

Tickets for preseason games at the Bradley are on sale now and with the new NBA rule that prohibits players from standing while on the bench, you might actually get to see the game from your seats! The Packers have their bye week this week so why not go to Green Bay to see the Bucks play the Bulls at the Resch Center? Otherwise you can enjoy the Bucks in the comfort of the Bradley Center when they play the Timberwolves October 17th and the Pistons on the 23rd.

Bucks Prepare for Start of 2009-2010 Season

The Milwaukee Bucks training camp is underway at the Cousins' Center in St. Francis, as they prepare for the 2009-2010 season. With the return of Andrew Bogut and Michael Redd from injuries, combined with rookie Brandon Jennings, Luc Mbah a Moute, and NBA veteran Kurt Thomas, the Bucks have potential to be playoff contenders. Ok, that might be wishful thinking, but this season could prove to be a major turning point for our boys over at the Bradley Center.

Already three practices deep, Bogut and Redd are easing back into the rigorous training schedule. The two formerly injured players feel encouraged by their abilities to participate in the tougher workouts. Bogut missed 43 games last season thanks to his lower back injury and Redd just came off of major knee surgery. As for rookie point guard Brandon Jennings, he has had a tough first couple of practices. Apparently, things were a little more lax in Rome where he played last year.

While he may not be used to the tough practices, there is no denying that Brandon Jennings is a fast runner and key addition to the team. Jenning's speed paired with Luke Ridnour's ability to push the ball up and down the court will make for a fun and exciting year with the Milwaukee Bucks! So will the addition of soon-to-be 37 year old Kurt Thomas, who will be starting his 15th season in the NBA. Formerly of the San Antonio Spurs, Thomas adds depth to the team with his versatility and experience facing the tough guys of the NBA, like Shaq.

Speaking of Shaq, the Bucks will face him, Lebron, and the rest of the Cavaliers at the Bradley Center on Dec. 6th. That's just the tip of the iceberg. The Bucks have some exciting matchups this season that you won't want to miss. Bradley Center tickets are still available for specific games. They start the regular season by playing host to the Chicago Bulls, who lost in the first round of the playoffs last year in a historic matchup with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics, led by former Buck Ray Allen, will visit Milwaukee later on in the season in March and April. Thomas's former team, The San Antonio Spurs, will visit Milwaukee Dec. 26th. And if that's not exciting enough, defending NBA champions, the LA Lakers will play in Milwaukee on December 12th. To top it off, former Golden Eagle Dwayne Wade will visit his old stomping grounds when the Bucks host the Heat January 30th.

The team is optimistic about their abilities and what they could accomplish this year. They mean business and they have a no twitter policy to prove it! Thanks to former teammate, Charlie Villaneuva, players will be fined if caught tweeting on team time.

It will be an exciting season for the Bucks and here's hoping the excitement lasts past Christmas. Can they make it to the playoffs? Or at least pull off a winning season?

Brandon Jennings Suits Up For Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks drafted point guard Brandon Jennings, and they will get their first chance to see how he fits in when the summer league games start in two days. The Bucks will play five games from July 10th to July 16th. Four games will be played at Cox Pavilion, and one at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Jennings will be on the court, along with Meeks, Mbah a Moute, Alexander, and Richard. Putting the rookie Jennings on the court for these summer games is most important. Milwaukee needs an impact player if they are to reach the promised land. The local Milwaukee press feels that Jennings needs to jump in the drivers seat, and run the show for the Bucks. If Jennings can help fuel Milwaukee Bucks ticket sales, and bring the team a winning record, we might see our team in the playoffs.

NBA Finals

This summer, the Bucks will be in the same place they've been for the NBA Finals every year since Nixon was still kicking over dirty martinis in the Oval Office - on the couch. Even though they didn't even make the playoffs, this basketball fan takes a small amount of satisfaction in this years match-up; David "The Man Behind The Curtain" Stern will have to wait at least another year for his James vs Bryant bonanza.

I would put Lebron James on my squad over Kobe hands down. And I admit, it would have been exciting watching these two superstars go at it - I would have walked to the fridge during high priced commercials along with the rest of America - but there's just something Magic about a team in the Finals that isn't "suppose" to be there. That's what I root for.

Maybe you'll get your LeBron v Kode next year Sterny - Lakers/Knicks in '10.