Second String Opinions

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Alex Strouf -- alongside his friends and enemies -- provides a comedic and chaotic commentary on all things Wisconsin sports each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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Ep. 414 Josh Jacobs Fallout, Gutey’s Display of Urgency, & The Fake 49er

Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio and Will Sommers react to Josh Jacobs landing on the commissioner’s exempt list and discuss why Packers fans should prepare for a season without him. The guys debate whether Marshawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson and a running back committee could actually benefit Green Bay by putting more of the offense on Jordan Love’s shoulders. They also evaluate Brian Gutekunst’s aggressive roster moves and what they say about the Packers’ championship expectations. Plus, the crew previews Wisconsin’s season opener against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field and debates what would qualify as an encouraging start for Luke Fickell and the Badgers. The show wraps with the bizarre fake 49ers player story, One Word Weekly and the Brewers-Cubs NL Central race.
hace 2 días

Special Edition: Weekly Wilde explains the PUP and the Commissioner's List

The Green Bay Packers had a BUSY weekend. On a special edition of Weekly Wilde, Jason Wilde breaks down the Packers 53-man roster and gives fans a much needed explanation on the Commissioner's Exempt List and the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP).
hace 6 días · Contenido extra

Jordan Love Needs to Take the Next Step in 2026 - Weekly Wilde S3E1

Season 3 of Weekly Wilde is here. Jason Wilde joins Alex Strouf to break down where the Packers stand as training camp winds down and the 2026 regular season approaches. Jason explains why Green Bay may be entering the season with even more questions along the offensive line than it had at the start of camp, what he likes about Jonathan Gannon’s new defense, and why Brandon Cisse has impressed. Plus, Jason and Strouf discuss the next step Jordan Love needs to take to move from a very good quarterback into the NFL’s true upper echelon, the latest on Josh Jacobs and Tucker Kraft, Trey Smack’s strong preseason, and a few under-the-radar Packers who helped themselves during training camp.
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Ep. 413 Matthew Golden’s Breakout, Packers O-Line Optimism & Cooper Pratt Benched

On this week’s Second String Opinions, Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, and Will Sommers break down the biggest Packers storylines as the preseason winds down. The guys debate whether Matthew Golden is ready to emerge as Green Bay’s true WR1, why he was underutilized as a rookie, and whether the Packers finally have the offensive line and weapons around Jordan Love to become a top-five offense. Plus, has rookie kicker Trey Smack gone from a concern to an actual weapon? The guys react to his perfect preseason and Green Bay’s new rivalry uniforms before turning to the Brewers, where they debate Pat Murphy’s decision to bench Cooper Pratt for a perceived lack of hustle in a loss to the Mets. And, of course, Will takes the crew around the sports world with another edition of One Word
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Ep. 412 Packers Cornerback Shakeup, Brewers Bounce Back & Preseason Takeaways

Mr. Irrelevant has a new name! On the first edition of Second String Opinions, Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, and Will Sommers dive into a rapidly changing Packers cornerback room. Rookie Brandon Cissé is emerging as Green Bay’s top option, while Kiesean Nixon finds himself taking second-team reps and wondering if he’s being “punished.” The guys debate Nixon’s future, why Packers fans may be directing too much anger his way, and whether Cissé can become the long-term answer Green Bay has been searching for at corner. Plus, Jordan Morgan continues to impress at left tackle, Trey Smack might have finally solved the Packers’ kicker problem, and the Brewers respond to last week’s panic with a monster turnaround, including a franchise-record 22-run performance. The crew debates whether Milwaukee has restored any faith in a deep postseason run before another wild edition of One Word.
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Ep. 411 Brewers Panic, LaFleur vs. Ben Johnson & Packers Preseason Preview

On this week's Mr. Irrelevant, Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, and Will Sommers sound the alarm on the Brewers after another ugly stretch exposes concerns with the starting rotation and a slumping offense. The guys debate whether Milwaukee's lack of aggression at the trade deadline has lowered the team's postseason ceiling and whether it's time to abandon World Series expectations. Plus, the Packers' preseason opener is here. The crew debates Ben Johnson's aggressive offensive philosophy compared to Matt LaFleur, whether LaFleur can finally unleash Jordan Love, and if Green Bay's revamped offensive line is actually an upgrade. They also discuss which Packers should see the field in the preseason before another chaotic edition of One Word.
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Ep. 410 Packers Panic? Trey Smack, Matt LaFleur & the Brewers' Deadline Debate

On this week's Mr. Irrelevant, Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, and Will Sommers dive into the Packers' rocky start to training camp, questioning Matt LaFleur's handling of rookie kicker Trey Smack and debating whether Green Bay is once again slow to make obvious personnel decisions. The guys also discuss encouraging early signs from Jordan Morgan and Matthew Golden, break down why the Brewers came up short in the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes, and debate whether Milwaukee values "controllable years" too much when a World Series is within reach. Plus, another hilarious edition of One Word Wednesday features Justin Herbert's engagement, Zach Hample getting denied a home run ball, a movie theater evacuated by a legendary fart, and much more.
29 jul

Ep. 409 Packers Training Camp Is HERE + Tucker Kraft Contract Drama

Football is officially back as Packers training camp gets underway, and Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, and Will Sommers break down everything from Day 1 in Green Bay. The guys react to Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur's opening press conferences, debate the latest on Tucker Kraft's contract extension, discuss Keyshawn Nixon's mysterious hamstring injury, and play a new game of "Does It Matter?" to sort through the biggest storylines entering camp. Plus, they debate whether the Brewers will actually make a blockbuster trade before the deadline, revisit the latest Freddy Peralta rumors, and wrap up with another entertaining edition of One Word Wednesday.

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Best product ESPN Wisconsin has produced in a long time

13/09/2025

Hukb75

The interaction between Alex and Josh is a very fun listen and does not feel forced or over the top. Josh continues to be my favorite personality on the network and any chance he is given to have a more prominent presence is well deserved. Love Will’s wide eyed earnestness and great youthful energy. Keep it up guys!
Lighthearted and fun sports show

13/08/2024

hawkfly

Alex brings a great personality to his show along side a few other characters. If you want to stay up to date on Wisconsin sports, banter, drama, an all things in between this is a great way to do so!

Alex Strouf -- alongside his friends and enemies -- provides a comedic and chaotic commentary on all things Wisconsin sports each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.