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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Ryan Braun apparently has some work to do to repair his friendship with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Describing himself as shocked and disappointed, Rodgers said Friday after the Packers first training camp practice that Braun "looked at me in the eye on multiple occasions and repeatedly denied the allegations" that the Milwaukee Brewers slugger was using performance-enhancing drugs. Braun this week accepted a season-ending 65-game suspension after admitting to violating baseballs rules against using PEDs. Rodgers felt duped by his buddy and business associate, a sentiment being expressed by many others in Wisconsin. A Milwaukee restaurant is named for two of the states most well-known athletes, and Rodgers last year defended his friend on Twitter, going so far as to betting his multimillion-dollar salary that Braun was clean. "Its disappointing, not only for myself as a friend but for obviously Wisconsin sports fans, Brewer fans, Major League Baseball fans," Rodgers said before a throng of media surrounding his locker. "It doesnt feel great being lied to like that, and Im disappointed about the way it all went down." Rodgers and Braun have spoken since the sluggers suspension. Asked if he considered themselves friends, Rodgers didnt answer directly but said in part, "I trusted him, and thats the thing that probably hurts the most." The future of their business relationship -- theyre involved in a licensing agreement for the 8-twelve MVP Bar and Grill -- was yet to be determined, Rodgers said. With the benefit of hindsight, Rodgers plans to take a more measured approach next time if faced a similar situation in the future. "People make mistakes. I definitely believe in forgiveness and moving forward," Rodgers said. "Obviously, (Braun) has a tough task in front of him moving forward with his career, on and off the field." All the attention at the first practice was atypical even for Rodgers, a former Super Bowl and NFL MVP who leads one of most dangerous passing attacks in the league. He was smiling and laughing on the field Friday, running through drills like the rest of his teammates on an overcast, breezy morning. In the locker room, however, the off-the-field questions didnt stop at Braun. Earlier this week, former Packers receiver Greg Jennings -- now with the archrival Minnesota Vikings -- criticized of his ex-quarterback. In an interview with the Star Tribune, Jennings questioned Rodgers leadership and implied the quarterback had become bigger than the team. "Dont get me wrong, 12 is a great person," Jennings was quoted as saying, referring to Rodgers. "But when you hear all positives, all positives, all positives all the time, its hard for you to sit down when one of your teammates says, Man, come on, youve got to hold yourself accountable for this. Its hard for someone to see that now because all theyve heard is Im doing it the right way, Im perfect. In actuality, we all have flaws." Rodgers said he wasnt spending time or energy on Jennings comments. "To me, Im concerned with the opinions of the guys in this locker room and the guys we have here," Rodgers said. "Its exciting to be able to be one of the leaders of this football team, and Im very confident in my style." Not surprisingly, the current Packers had the quarterbacks back. "It is what it is," receiver Randall Cobb said about Jennings remarks. "Aaron is a great leader. He puts us in some great situations on and off the field. He makes it easier for us to have someone to look up to for support and leadership." Rodgers had one of the best offseasons of his nine-year career, according to coach Mike McCarthy. "Hes in good shape. Hes ready to go. He really understands his role as far as the leader and one of the veteran leaders on our football team," McCarthy said. "I think Aarons off to a great start coming off a very good off-season." As for practice itself, McCarthy liked what he saw. Its just the first day, so he and the coaching staff plan to take a closer look at tape for a better evaluation. The tempo has picked up a little from previous years, in part because music is being played on loudspeakers during what are being called "TV timeouts." Its designed to give players a breather and, in part, to mimic the routines during games. Rodgers favourite tune in the rotation? Darius Ruckers version of "Wagon Wheel."Cheap Buffalo Sabres Jerseys China . LOUIS -- Mike Smith is used to facing plenty of shots, so this was nothing new. Cheap Calgary Flames Jerseys China . 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Tinsley, a 10-year veteran, spent the last two seasons in Utah, where the point guard averaged 3.Maryland and Boston College will rekindle their former conference rivalry in the Quick Lane Bowl on Dec. 26 at Ford Field in Detroit.The game also reunites the head coaches for both teams. The Terrapins D.J. Durkin and the Eagles Steve Addazio were on the same staff at Florida in 2010.Our families are friends, Addazio said. Listen, D.J. was one of my favorite guys to ever work with. Hes intense. Hes a heck of a football coach. I think the world of him.The Eagles (6-6) won their final two games to earn a bowl bid after going 3-9 in 2015. Durkin was able to weather numerous injuries in his first year at Maryland (6-6) and earn a win over Rutgers in the regular season finale to earn a trip to the postseason.A win would go a long way for both teams in setting a positive toneheading into the new year.The biggest thing when youre coming in, trying to establish, the word culture is used a lot, Durkin said. Theres a lot that goes into that, but it was very important, I think just trying to establish it with our guys of how we do things, the type of mindset, how we practice, how we train, how we play. Im very pleased with the amount of buy-in we had from our seniors and our team and this is a great reward for them.Maryland, which moved to the Big Ten in 2014, is just 3-8 all-time against Boston College, including nine games when they were both members of the ACC.The key for Maryland is protecting quarterback Perry Hills, who has dealt with injuriees throughout the season.ddddddddddddHills has thrown for 1,235 yards with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions in 10 games. He has also run for 326 yards with four scores.We think hes been a really good player for us this year when hes been healthy, Durkin said about Hills. Weve had some ups and downs based on his health. He was back for us the last game of the year. Hes back healthy now.Maryland sophomore running back Ty Johnson, the teams leading rusher with 845 yards, has also been a force this season. Johnson is averaging 8.9 yards per carry, which is on pace to be the best average in 63 years and second-most in Maryland history.Overall, Marylands rushing offense averaged 205.5 yards, ranking third in the Big Ten.The Eagles will counter with a tough defense led by defensive end Harold Landry, who tied for first in the ACC with 15 sacks. Boston College allowed 311 yards per game -- eighth best in the nation.Playing stout defense will be key because the Eagles offense has scored just 19 points per game.Our program is built on playing defense, running the football, scoring in the red zone, you know, dont turn the ball over, time of possession, Addazio said. I mean, these guys, theyre a high-flying, fast-tempo, you know, Im just hoping they dont score 9,000 points. That wouldnt be good for the old BC Eagles. ' ' '