The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast: Wisconsin Badgers

Ep. 190: Wisconsin Spring Football Q&A Part 5

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:30:33 -0000

The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast returns once again with our last Q&A of the spring football season. Senior writer Jake Kocorowski requested questions from Wisconsin fans last Friday -- just hours before the program's final practice of April -- and y'all came through with plenty of them!

The topics discussed this podcast include:

The quarterback position and if any players stood out from that room; also, a discussion on Deacon Hill
The offensive line responding to new position coach Bob Bostad
If Wisconsin's defense is one injury away from being deemed "relatively soft up the middle"
The wide receiver room and the players' performances this spring

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Ep. 189: Wisconsin Spring Football Q&A Part 4

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 05:55:00 -0000

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns once again with another Q&A as Wisconsin's spring football schedule wraps up. Senior writer Jake Kocorowski asked for questions on Twitter, and you all delivered! So much so, that we'll answer five in this episode and the other four in a couple of days.

The topics discussed include the following:

Which tight ends play meaningful snaps this season and their roles
Tight end Jaylan Franklin and if he will become a pass-catching threat
If Wisconsin's new transfer corners -- Jay Shaw, Cedrick Dort Jr. and Justin Clark -- will be asked to play at safety
Which safety steps up into a role if Hunter Wohler or John Torchio are hurt
Who from the cornerback room has emerged, and BadgerBlitz.com's projected starters in the fall

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Ep. 188: Wisconsin Spring Football Q&A Part 3

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:03:00 -0000

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns with our third installment of our spring football Q&A series. This episode breaks down the following questions asked on Twitter to senior writer Jake Kocorowski:

A health update on Isaac Guerendo
Discussions about the quarterback spot
Who Jake would put as his top three wide receivers at the moment
Vocal leaders on the team

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Ep. 187: Wisconsin Spring Football Q&A Part 2

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 22:13:00 -0000

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast rolls on after Wisconsin's third full week of practice. Senior writer Jake Kocorowski once again brings forth a fan Q&A on this week's show, and there were quite a few questions!

The topics discussed on today's show include the following:

Any noticeable changes on offense?
Bill Sheridan‘s coaching style and establishing rapport with coaches and staff
Differences at inside linebacker or tight ends with new coaches at those positions
Thoughts on Julius Davis and Logan Brown's springs
Bob Bostad back mentoring the offensive line and the players' impressions
Wisconsin's wide receiver room and who has established a good connection with quarterback Graham Mertz
Visitors at practice -- both former Badgers and recruits

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Ep. 186: Wisconsin Spring Football Q&A No. 1

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:15:00 -0000

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns once again with another spring football-related episode. Senior writer Jake Kocorowski, who with other reporters has been allowed to watch the last three practices, answers fans' questions on a variety of topics.

Those questions include the following:

How has the offense looked thus far under new offensive coordinator Bobby Engram?
Who is looking good at inside linebacker?
Why should we believe Graham Mertz is the guy?
How are the early high school enrollees fairing?
How are the tight ends looking?

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Ep. 185: Five most interesting positions to watch during Wisconsin spring practices

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:23:15 -0000

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns with a look, as senior writer Jake Kocorowski gets ready for spring practices open to reporters starting next week. Along with our written position previews seen on BadgerBlitz.com, he highlights and dives deep into five rooms that he is most interested in watching in the next several weeks.

After a break, BadgerBlitz.com plays audio from Bobby Engram's availability with reporters on Friday morning. He answers questions about Graham Mertz, coaching quarterbacks, new running backs coach Al Johnson and more.

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Ep. 184: March Madness Returns! Wisconsin-Colgate preview

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:51:39 -0000

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast is ready for March Madness and the NCAA Tournament! Wisconsin (24-7) received a No. 3 seed in the Midwest region and will face No. 14 Colgate (23-11) on Friday night inside Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee (8:50 p.m. CT, TBS).

BadgerBlitz.com previews the matchup, and we replay our BadgerBlitz TV preview with senior writers Jake Kocorowski and Benjamin Worgull. Ben and Jake break down the Raiders, where they could pose a challenge for the Badgers, and where UW could have an edge over the Patriot League champs. Plus, Ben gives his X-factor for Greg Gard's team, key matchups, and this thoughts on how far Wisconsin could go in the tournament.

We also replay our conversation with Rivals.com's Clint Cosgrove on a couple of key 2023 QB recruits in J.J. Kohl and Dante Moore.

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Ep. 183: Looking ahead to Wisconsin's March Madness destination; Matt Henningsen Pro Day interview

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:20:55 -0000

A stacked 30 minutes of info coming to you from the BadgerBlitz.com recording studio, and on the road!

Senior writers Jake Kocorowski and Benjamin Worgull discuss Wisconsin's early exit from the Big Ten men's basketball tournament. We highlight what led to the loss to No. 7 seed Michigan State and discuss how the two recent losses feel after capturing a share of the regular-season conference championship. Then, we dive into March Madness conversation about where UW could be seeded and how many Big Ten teams could be in the NCAA Tournament.

After a break, Jake discusses Wisconsin Pro Day, and in particular, the impressive performance of defensive lineman Matt Henningsen. We play audio from the former Badger's time with reporters on Wednesday.

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Ep. 182: Wisconsin's latest recruiting offers; previewing Badgers' junior day

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 20:31:40 -0000

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns for another episode. This time, recruiting analyst and publisher Jon McNamara and senior writer Jake Kocorowski discuss a few new offers the Wisconsin football staff has recently sent out, along with a big recruiting weekend ahead for head coach Paul Chryst and his assistants.

Topics discussed include the following:

The latest offers out from Wisconsin to 2023 recruits Tré Spivey, Nate Johnson, Evan Link and Matthew Klopfenstein
Wisconsin's upcoming junior day -- some intriguing names coming to Madison, what has taken place during previous events like this, and looking back on some previous, notable junior days

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Ep. 181: Breaking down Wisconsin and Michigan's postgame melee, and oh yeah, the Badgers' win over the Wolverines

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:38:00 -0000

BadgerBlitz.com's podcast returns early this week to chat about the postgame skirmish between the Wisconsin Badgers and Michigan Wolverines from various angles. That, and you know, actually discuss the win over Juwan Howard's program thanks to a huge second half surge. We then talk about the jersey retirement ceremony for Michael Finley and his legacy in Madison.

Here's the full breakdown below:

What transpired in the final minute of the game with Gard putting in reserves that included some walk-ons, the "press' or "pressure" from Howard and Michigan, and "THE" timeout
What transpired in the handshake line from initial harsh words to Howard hitting Krabbenhoft and players' involvement thereafter
What's next in terms of punishments, and who actually should serve them

After that, we discuss the actual game -- one where Johnny Davis asserted himself once again in the second half. Plus, we talk about the impact of Finley and the Wisconsin teams of that era

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Ep. 180: Previewing Hunter Dickinson and Michigan basketball with The Maize and Blue Review

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:43:00 -0000

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast looks ahead to a key Big Ten matchup this weekend when Michigan comes to Madison. We welcome on Daniel Dash from The Maize and Blue Review, our Rivals.com cousins who cover all things Wolverines. We discuss the following:

The 2021-22 season for Michigan up to this point, including its 7-3 mark in its last 10 games
Wolverine standouts Hunter Dickinson -- including how teams have attempted to contain him -- and Eli Brooks, along with five-star phenoms Moussa Diabate, and Caleb Houstan
How Daniel feels Michigan will attempt to defend player of the year candidate Johnny Davis
Keys for the Wolverines to come out with a win against the Badgers on Sunday
Will Michigan make the NCAA Tournament?

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Ep. 179: East-West Shrine Bowl Badger Breakdown

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:05:00 -0000

"The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast" returns with a look at former Badgers in a key college all-star game. Why not talk to someone who actually worked the extravaganza?

Senior writer Jake Kocorowski welcomes Bucky's 5th Quarter's Owen Riese, who also works as a scouting assistant for Optimum Scouting and was in Las Vegas for the East-West Shrine Bowl. He discusses his roles last week, along with what he saw out of former Wisconsin standouts Jack Sanborn, Matt Henningsen, Josh Seltzner, and yes, old friend Jack Coan.

Then, we highlight the quartet of Badgers -- Sanborn, Logan Bruss, Leo Chenal and Jake Ferguson -- invited to Indianapolis for the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.

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Ep. 178: Bobby Engram press conference; Wisconsin's Dean Engram discusses move to wide receiver

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 19:44:00 -0000

BadgerBlitz.com's podcast returns, airing the full press conference of new offensive coordinator Bobby Engram and wide receiver Dean Engram.

Topics discussed with Bobby Engram include:

His responsibilities on the staff
Strengths as a recruiter
Expanding the offense
Impact of Jim and John Harbaugh on his coaching career
Coaching his son
Former Oklahoma, now-USC quarterback Caleb Williams
Relationship with head coach Paul Chryst
Differences in mentoring players at both the college and NFL levels
If he anticipated ever coming back to the college game, and how conversations started
Possibilities for the program

Among the topics discussed with Dean Engram include:

How the transition to wide receiver came about, when the conversations took place, and how difficult it was to make the switch given his experience in the defensive backfield
Working out with Steve Smith Sr.
The Wisconsin wide receiver group
What makes his dad "the best fit" for the offensive coordinator position

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Ep. 177: Wisconsin's first commitment in the 2023 class; Bobby Engram hired as offensive coordinator

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 22:37:00 -0000

BadgerBlitz.com editor/recruiting analyst Jon McNamara and senior writer Jake Kocorowski talk about a variety of intriguing topics, including one that broke while recording this week's show! Let's dive in.

Wisconsin picked up its first commitment of the 2023 class from linebacker Tyler Jansey. We discuss what that means for this recruiting cycle and more
As we were recording, reports broke about Wisconsin officially hiring Bobby Engram as its new offensive coordinator (which after recording, a UW official confirmed to BadgerBlitz.com). We break down his resume that includes impressive stints both as a player and coach at the college and NFL levels.
After a short break, Jon and Jake briefly talk about the former's post on our Badgers' Den forum regarding Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams and what he has heard.
We wrap up talking about more offers being handed out by Wisconsin for the 2023 and 2024 classes.

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Ep. 176: Bob Bostad reportedly back to OL coach; Wisconsin transfer talk

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 01:41:52 -0000

"The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast" returns once again as senior writer Jake Kocorowski wraps up a crazy week of news into one 40-minute episode.

Colten Bartholomew of the Wisconsin State Journal joins the show to chat about a variety of topics. Those include the following:

His report on assistant coach Bob Bostad switching sides of the ball to mentor Wisconsin's offensive line
The legacy of former offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Joe Rudolph, and what Bostad could bring to the room
His thoughts on the new offensive coordinator opening
A week full of transfer announcements, especially for the defensive backfield

From BadgerBlitz.com's YouTube channel, Rick Kimbrel from BruinBlitz.com chats about two former UCLA players, defensive back Jay Shaw and wide receiver Keontez Lewis, committing to Wisconsin and what they could bring to the program.

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Ep. 175: Breaking down the scorching start for Wisconsin's men's basketball

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 16:45:20 -0000

BadgerBlitz.com returns with its weekly podcast as senior writers Benjamin Worgull and Jake Kocorowski take a look at what has led to Wisconsin's six straight wins and an impressive 14-2 start. Topics discussed on this week's show include the following:

Biggest takeaways from Wisconsin's victories over Maryland and Ohio State
Tyler Wahl's emergence over the last five games where he has averaged 15 points, 5.8 rebounds per game and shot over 70% from the field.
Johnny Davis' "off day" against Ohio State -- 14 points and nine rebounds on 4-of-18 shooting with four turnovers -- and what contributed to it, but also his developing leadership on the team
Recalibrating expectations for this Wisconsin program, and the week ahead against Northwestern and Michigan State

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Ep. 174: The impact of Joe Rudolph, John and Leo Chenal leaving Wisconsin

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 19:36:26 -0000

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns after a week of abundant news surrounding the Wisconsin football program. Senior writer Jake Kocorowski breaks it all down. Among the topics discussed include the following:

*Toledo transfer CB Justin Clark committing to Wisconsin and what he could do for UW's secondary in 2022

*Joe Rudolph leaving UW for Virginia Tech -- his resume as offensive line coach, recruiting prowess, and the one assistant already in Madison that molded dominant lines from 2008-11 in Bob Bostad

*Rivals Top 100 prospect Carson Hinzman choosing Wisconsin over Ohio State

*Both Leo and John Chenal, along with Jack Sanborn, saying goodbye to UW

*With Sanborn and Leo Chenal gone, who steps up in the Wisconsin inside linebacker room? Jake feels Jordan Turner, Tate Grass and Maema Njongmeta could be next in line to continue that "Death Row" tradition.

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Ep. 173: Faion Hicks declares for the NFL Draft; 2021 Las Vegas Bowl review; intriguing 2022 positions

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 22:24:31 -0000

Happy New Year! The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns for 2022 with senior writers Jake Kocorowski and Benjamin Worgull.

We break down the news of Wisconsin cornerback Faion Hicks declaring for the NFL Draft and not returning to UW for a sixth season. Who could step up in a secondary that will look quite different in September?

Ben and Jake also give one takeaway each from Wisconsin's 2021 Las Vegas Bowl victory. Ben looks at where the program is, while Jake discusses the younger Badgers -- Markus Allen, Skyler Bell, Darryl Peterson, Jordan Turner -- receiving work against Arizona State.

With 2022 now the present, we discuss one position both of us are most interested in, and one position we feel most assured about when looking at next season.

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Ep. 172: Talking bowl prep practices and an early look at Arizona State

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:19:00 -0000

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast continues towards the end of the 2021 season with insight about recent practices and an early preview of Wisconsin's Pac-12 opponent.

First, Jake plays audio from early this week when asking wide receiver Danny Davis III and offensive lineman Logan Bruss about bowl prep practice standouts. We also hear Bruss discussing the younger offensive tackles like Tanor Bortolini, Logan Brown, Riley Mahlman and Nolan Rucci.

Then we play our earlier chat with Hod Rabino from Devils Digest, Rivals.com's site that covers Arizona State. We dive into Las Vegas Bowl opt-outs and injuries, quarterback Jayden Daniels, a defense that looks stout on paper, and keys for the Sun Devils next week against the Badgers.

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Ep. 171: The Dust Settles on Wisconsin's 2022 Early Signing Period

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 19:59:00 -0000

Editor/recruiting analyst Jon McNamara and senior writer Jake Kocorowski break down Wisconsin's 2022 class. Topics discussed include the following:

What goes into the rankings, and are they deceiving based on class size?
How should Badgers fans feel about this class?
Should Wisconsin fans be worried about this class or others down the line?
The biggest miss for Wisconsin
The players that will out-play their ranking
The most heralded signed walk-on in the class (so far)
Looking ahead, attempting to predict the first 2023 commit
Who to watch for during the February Signing Period, which includes four-star, Rivals Top 100 prospect Carson Hinzman

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Ep. 170: Recalling Wisconsin's home dominance vs. Indiana since 1998

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:21:00 -0000

No. 22 Wisconsin defeated Indiana in a 64-59 comeback win on Wednesday night inside the Kohl Center.

With that, BadgerBlitz.com welcomed the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's J.R. Radcliffe and Curt Hogg on the show to break down a home-winning streak against Indiana that dates back to 1998 -- which is the first season the Kohl Center was in operation. Topics discussed include:

*Takeaways from the midweek win

*Going back to January 1998 and the No. 1 musical hits, No. 1 movie and the hip trends before the millennium hit (that includes the first Harry Potter book and Titanic exploding on to the scene).

*Key moments/games during the home-winning streak by Wisconsin

*A brief look ahead to UW's road clash with the No. 21 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday

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Ep. 169: Reactions to Wisconsin's big win over Marquette; Badgers bowl predictions

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 01:15:00 -0000

No. 23 Wisconsin now sits at 7-1 before Big Ten play opens up next week as the Badgers rolled over Marquette in an 89-76 win at the Kohl Center on Saturday.

BadgerBlitz.com breaks down key stats from the win, including a huge second half where UW shot over 70% from the field on way to 55 points in those final 20 minutes. Plus, listen to postgame availability from fifth-year senior Brad Davison, sophomore guard Johnny Davis and true freshman guard Chucky Hepburn.

Then, we list some bowl projections for Wisconsin football from particular national writers from the week that was.

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Ep. 168: AXE WEEK, WISCONSIN-MINNESOTA PREVIEW; Takeaways from Badgers' Maui Invitational Championship

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:20:00 -0000

Wisconsin and Minnesota battle in the Twin Cities for Paul Bunyan's Axe and a division title! BadgerBlitz.com brings you all the coverage you need before AXE WEEK escalates inside Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday (3 p.m. CT, FOX).

Here's all the breakdown of our latest episode:

The Gopher Report's Alex Carlson joins BadgerBlitz TV to chat in-depth about this 2021 Minnesota team under the direction of P.J. Fleck. We highlight what the Gophers could bring on both sides of the ball and how he feels this contest will play out.
Jake discusses Wisconsin's big week in Vegas, culminating with a Maui Invitational championship and sophomore guard Jonathan Davis emerging on a national stage.
Jake also gives his three keys to a Wisconsin win

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Ep. 167: New 2022 Badgers DE commit Tristan Monday; Wisconsin-Nebraska preview

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 23:36:00 -0000

A lot to cover this week as Wisconsin looks to continue its winning ways.

First, we discuss the commitment of 2022 defensive end Tristan Monday. We play some audio excepts from his chat with BadgerBlitz.com on Thursday night.

Next, Jake dives deeper into Nebraska with our friend, Derek Peterson of Hail Varsity. We discuss the following about Wisconsin's next opponent:

*The Huskers' 3-7 record and their close losses in 2021

*The large changes on the offensive coaching staff

*The evolution off Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez

*How the defense has improved, and where there are still concerns

*Keys to a Nebraska upset

Jake wraps up the show with his three keys to a Wisconsin win on Saturday.

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Ep. 166: Wisconsin-Northwestern preview; three keys to a Badgers victory

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:40:34 -0000

BadgerBlitz.com breaks down Wisconsin's next opponent, the Northwestern Wildcats, with help from our friends at Wildcat Report.

Michael Fitzpatrick joined the BadgerBlitz.com podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including the following:

*High and low spots through Northwestern's 3-6 start this season

*Sophomore running back Evan Hull and the spark he's provided the offense

*The struggles at quarterback between the three signal callers used this year

*Northwestern's defense and safety Brandon Joseph

*Keys to the game for the Wildcats in keeping this close and ultimately pulling off an upset

Then, BadgerBlitz.com presents three keys to a Wisconsin win, plus players to watch.

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Ep. 165: Three keys to a Wisconsin win over Rutgers; Badgers-Scarlet Knights preview

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 22:10:00 -0000

Wisconsin and Rutgers duel for the fourth time in each program's history when they meet in Piscataway this weekend. UW (5-3 overall, 3-2 Big Ten) rides a four-game winning streak into the cross-divisional clash, while Rutgers (4-4, 1-4) works to climb out of a tough start of its conference schedule.

Jake gives his three keys to a Wisconsin win, and we replay his talk with Chris Nalwasky from The Knight Report previewing Rutgers. Chris breaks down how Greg Schiano's program has looked in 2021, any updates on former Badger Aron Cruickshank and his shoulder injury, how the offense and defense have operated, and more.

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Ep. 164: Previewing Jonathan Davis, Wisconsin men's basketball; keys to a Badgers Football win over No. 9 Iowa

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:21:00 -0000

BadgerBlitz.com welcomes Abby Schnable from the Wisconsin State Journal to discuss the Wisconsin men's basketball program and its latest iteration. We break down the following:

Observations from open practices and the Red-White Scrimmage
Next steps for Jonathan Davis in his development
How second-year players Steven Crowl and Ben Carlson could impact the team
What transfers Chris Vogt, Jacobi Neath and Isaac Lindsey could bring to the program
What to expect from Friday night's exhibition against Whitewater

On the football side of things, Jake discusses his three keys for a Wisconsin win over No. 9 Iowa this weekend.

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Ep. 163: Discussing the Badgers' offensive line; Wisconsin-Purdue preview

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 01:07:06 -0000

BadgerBlitz.com wanted to talk about the offensive line, so we reached out to Owen Riese to dissect what he's seeing from Joe Rudolph's room. Riese, a former D-III offensive lineman at Carroll University and graduate assistant at UW-Whitewater, now is a writer for Bucky's 5th Quarter and a scouting assistant for Optimum Scouting. That's over a half-hour conversation about the o-line rotation that was seen the first four games, pass protection and pressure on UW's aerial attack, and his predictions for the game.

After the break, Jake gives his keys to a Wisconsin win and making it 15 in a row over a currently-ranked Purdue program.

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Ep. 162: Wisconsin-Army preview

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:51:00 -0000

Wisconsin welcomes Army to Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday evening, and BadgerBlitz.com welcomes GoBlackKnights.com's Joe Iacono to break down Jeff Monken's program.

Topics discussed include:

What can be taken from Army's first five games of the season
Army quarterback Christian Anderson, whose status appears to be up in the air for Saturday's game
The triple-option, flexbone offense that everyone talks about.
An Army defense that ranks among the nation's best in rush defense
Game predictions!

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Ep. 161: Wisconsin-Illinois Preview -- Badgers. Bielema. Battlestar Galatica

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 21:40:57 -0000

We return with a full preview of Illinois this week. Orange & Blue News' Alec Busse joins the show to help us look at a variety of topics:

What Bret Bielema has done early on in his return to the Big Ten
Bielema and facing his former program he coached
An offense predicated on the run, but not much luck in its aerial attack
A defense that has mostly contained the run but given up a lot through the air
One of the nation's best punters
Keys for Illinois, and a prediction

After paying the bills with some ads, Jake discusses four keys to the game, his players to watch, and more. That includes talking about a certain four-star tailback, and if we potentially see his name called more this week.

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Ep. 160: Wisconsin-Notre Dame preview -- SHAMROCK SERIES SHENANIGANS

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:27:52 -0000

No. 18 Wisconsin once again receives an opportunity for a "statement" win against a top-20 opponent this season when it takes on No. 12 Notre Dame on Saturday inside Soldier Field.

Blue & Gold's Patrick Engel jumps on the show to start the episode, helping Jake break down the Fighting Irish. Topics include the following:

What can be made of Notre Dame's 3-0 start, where it could have very well been a 1-2 mark heading into Saturday's matchup?
Has quarterback Jack Coan carried Brian Kelly's offense to this point with his play?
What can be made of the defense's performance so far?
Who could be the X-Factor for Notre Dame this week?
What's one thing that could change the complexion of the contest?

After paying the bills with ads, Jake gives his three keys to the game, his X-Factor from Wisconsin's side, and a game prediction.

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Ep. 159: 2022 SG Connor Essegian commits to Wisconsin; football recruiting news, and thoughts on Badgers' first two games

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:35:00 -0000

Admittedly, a quick but succinct bye week podcast before we ramp back up for the final 10 weeks of the season.

First, BadgerBlitz.com's Jon McNamara breaks down UW's latest men's basketball commit, 2022 shooting guard Connor Essegian -- how the relationship began, what he could bring to Wisconsin and just where this leaves the next recruiting cycle for head coach Greg Gard and his staff.
Jon also discusses three new football offers for the 2023 class, and provides thoughts about Wisconsin's 2022 class and potential targets before the early signing period in December.
Plus, Jake and Jon both discuss a couple things we learned about Wisconsin as a team in a small sample that is two games, and two questions we have moving forward for the rest of the season.

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EP. 158: The Ultimate College Football Road Trip; Eastern Michigan Preview

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 02:23:40 -0000

We return with another episode of the BadgerBlitz.com podcast with two fun guests from FOX Sports' The Ultimate College Football Road Trip (sponsored by Dos Equis).

First, Mark Titus joins the show to discuss his experiences in Madison, the feeling of wearing Wisconsin gear as a former Ohio State basketball player, going around campus with Brad Davison, and the best meal he had while in town, among other topics.

Then, Charlotte Wilder jumps on to discuss her exciting occasions covering the UW Marching Band, her favorite meal while in Madison, the one location that stood out the most to her, and her expectations for the show as they visit various college football destinations. Oh yeah, of course we discussed her now-famous viral run-in with actor Paul Rudd.

Lastly, Jake quickly breaks down Wisconsin-Eastern Michigan: who to watch for from the Eagles (including a former UW quarterback commit) and keys to the game for the Badgers.

For Charlotte's article on the UW Marching Band: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/wisconsin-marching-band-badgers-stars-of-the-fifth-quarter-charlotte-wilder

The Ultimate College Football Road Trip (Sponsored by Dos Equis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr3kmfv98_Q

Brad Davison showing Mark Titus around UW-Madison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKqEFQASO6U

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EP. 157: No. 19 Penn State vs. No. 12 Wisconsin preview; season predictions

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:53:01 -0000

The 2021 season kicks off for No. 12 Wisconsin on Saturday against No. 19 Penn State. We have 40 minutes jam-packed with Badgers info leading up to the 11 a.m. CT kickoff this weekend.

First, we welcome Blue White Illustrated's Thomas Frank Carr to look at James Franklin's program after its 4-5 season in 2020. Topics discussed include the following:

Expectations for Penn State this season
The new Penn State offensive coordinator, Mike Yurcich, and just what influence he can have over quarterback Sean Clifford
What to expect from a defense replacing some key contributors
Key matchups for Saturday's cross-divisional clash

After a short break, BadgerBlitz.com editor and recruiting analyst Jon McNamara jumps on to discuss which recruits will be at the game. Plus, we give our expectations for Wisconsin this season -- along with some predictions pertaining to Graham Mertz's touchdown pass total, whether a 1,000 rusher for the Badgers will happen in 2021, along with just how much defensive pressure will Jim Leonhard's unit provide and the team's overall win-loss record.

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EP. 156: Wisconsin Fall Camp Standouts, Projecting Wisconsin's Defense

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 01:16:00 -0000

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast is back, folks! Jake Kocorowski takes over the football podcast duties once again for the 2021 season. Jake is joined by Colten Bartholomew, the Badgers football beat writer for the Wisconsin State Journal. They discuss the follow topics as seen below:

Badgers who stood out on both offense and defense
Projecting how the defense will fare in 2021 after watching the open practices
What to make of "THE ALLIANCE" between the Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 conferences

After the break, Jake discusses what to expect on each half-hour episode of the podcast each week this season and calls out a couple other standout players from fall camp.

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EP.155: Breaking Down Wisconsin Football's Recent Recruiting Haul

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 14:41:00 -0000

Wisconsin has landed 10 commits since mid-June. We analyze all the future Badgers.

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Ep.154: Can Wisconsin Basketball Recover From Secret Audio Recording?

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 02:01:00 -0000

We analyze the harsh criticisms from the secret audio recording and get reaction from head coach Greg Gard

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EP.153: What Will Chris McIntosh Bring as New Wisconsin Athletic Director?

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 03:19:00 -0000

Chris McIntosh takes over for legendary Barry Alvarez on July 1. Will will be the impact?

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Ep.152: UW Boasts Strong Secondary, But Unknown Specialists

Fri, 21 May 2021 01:52:04 -0000

We analyze Wisconsin's secondary and special teams and get an update on the defense from coordinator Jim Leonhard

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Ep.151: Wisconsin Linebackers Are the Heartbeat of the Badgers Defense

Sun, 09 May 2021 02:59:00 -0000

We analyze Wisconsin's outside and inside linebackers and hear from senior Jack Sanborn and OLB coach Bobby April

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Ep.150: How Many Badgers Will Get Selected in the 2021 NFL Draft?

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 03:16:00 -0000

We take a look at the Wisconsin's 2021 NFL Draft prospects and analyze the current Badgers offensive and defensive line.

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Ep..149: Wisconsin's Receivers and Tight Ends Could Make the Badgers Explosive on Offense

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 02:56:00 -0000

We analyze the talent and depth of Wisconsin's receivers and tight ends and interview the position coaches

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Ep..148: Graham Mertz Ready To Elevate Wisconsin's Offense

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 03:25:00 -0000

We analyze Wisconsin's QBs and RBs in spring practice and get an inside report from Camp Randall.

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Ep.147: Alvarez's Legacy Extends Beyond the Gridiron

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:44:00 -0000

With Barry Alvarez retiring, Badgers men's hockey coach Tony Granato discusses Alvarez's impact on the Wisconsin athletic department.

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Ep.146: Previewing What's Ahead for Wisconsin Spring Football Practices

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Taking a deep dive into Wisconsin spring football practices, including an interview with defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard

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Ep.145: How The Transfer Market Could Impact Wisconsin Basketball

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 19:24:00 -0000

With three Wisconsin players in the transfer portal already, the Badgers figure to be heavily involved in trying to remake their roster for 2021-22

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Ep.144: Josh Gasser Talks Keys to Wisconsin Winning in March

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:03:00 -0000

With four Sweet 16 trips during his Wisconsin career, Josh Gasser explains what it takes to win in March

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Ep.143: Jared Berggren on the Hook-and-Hold, Officiating and Fighting Confidence

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:52:00 -0000

Former Wisconsin center Jared Berggren gives his take on the ending of Wisconsin-Iowa and how his teams dealt with shooting inconsistencies

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Ep.142: Can Wisconsin Basketball Be Fixed?

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:44:00 -0000

BadgerBlitz reporters Benjamin Worgull and Jake Kocorowski discuss the state of a struggling Wisconsin basketball program

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Ep.141: Pivotal Weekend Ahead for Wisconsin Basketball and Hockey

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:18:00 -0000

We hear from head coach Greg Gard as Wisconsin hosts No.5 Illinois and play-by-play man Brian Posick as No.5 Wisconsin hosts Ohio State.

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Ep.140: Wisconsin Basketball's Cold Shooting Continues to Be Puzzling

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 18:50:00 -0000

Following another loss where Wisconsin shot less than 40 percent, the Badgers are struggling with March on the horizon.

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EP.139: Top100 Prospect Carson Hinzman Closes In On His Top Schools

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 03:49:00 -0000

Four-star 2022 OL Carson Hinzman talks about the challenges of going through the recruiting process in a pandemic and narrowing his scholarship list.

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Ep.138: Wisconsin 2022 Commit Myles Burkett Ready to Lead the Badgers' Class

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:30:00 -0000

Becoming the first 2020 commit for Wisconsin football, QB Myles Burkett explains who he's recruiting now and why

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Ep.137: 2022 DE Isaac Hamm Talks Spring Football and Recruiting

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Sun Prairie 2022 DE Isaac Hamm is attracting some of the top college programs in the Midwest and breaks down where his recruitment stands

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Ep.136: Similiar Problems Keeping Happening to Wisconsin Basketball

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 03:59:00 -0000

In losing by 12 to No.15 Ohio State, Wisconsin basketball continues to struggle with reoccurring problems. We examine.

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Ep.135: What Should We Make of Wisconsin's Win At Rutgers?

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 03:43:00 -0000

We examine some frustrating trends with Wisconsin hoops, the football team losing one of its top offensive weapons and more.

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Ep.134: What Does the Film Say About Wisconsin's Successes and Struggles?

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 17:29:00 -0000

D'Mitrik Trice, Greg Gard and BadgerFilm analyst Shyam Varanasi talk about Wisconsin's double OT win over Indiana

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Ep. 133: Inside the Mayo Bowl Triumph with Wisconsin's Adam Bay

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:53:42 -0000

Wisconsin senior Adam Bay talks about him and his teammates overcoming an adversity-filled season to win the final game.

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Ep.132: After Beating Michigan State, is Wisconsin the Team to Beat in the Big Ten?

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 05:16:00 -0000

Taking an in-depth look at Wisconsin's first win at Michigan State in 16 years. With the results around the league, are the Badgers the team to beat?

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Ep.131: Breaking Down the Best Recruiting Class in the History of Wisconsin Football

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:25:00 -0000

Wisconsin coaches Joe Rudolph and Jim Leonhard and director of recruiting Saeed Khalif talk about the Badgers signing a top 15 recruiting class

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Ep.130: Chris Maragos Talks the Evolution of Wisconsin's Defense

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:53:00 -0000

The latest on Wisconsin basketball, previewing Badgers vs. Iowa and a conversation with Super Bowl champion Chris Maragos on the evolution of Wisconsin's dominant defense.

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Ep.129: Wisconsin Football and Hoops Face Important Weekend of Games

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:58:00 -0000

Wisconsin football hosts No.10 Indiana while Badgers hoops travels to Marquette. We analyze both matchups with the help of QB Graham Mertz and guard Brad Davison

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Ep.128: Wisconsin Basketball Delivers Two Solid Wins to Begin 2020-21 Season

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 18:40:00 -0000

Wisconsin football has another game canceled, and sees a starter declare for the draft, but Badgers hoops is finally back in action.

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Ep.127: Wisconsin vs. Northwestern Could Decide the Big Ten West

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 14:55:00 -0000

Recapping the win over Michigan, previewing Northwestern with Cole Van Lanen and talking hoops with assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft

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Ep.126: Chucky Hepburn Has High Expectations for the Future of Wisconsin Basketball

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 04:53:00 -0000

Hear from new hoops signee Chucky Hepburn and football defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard as we cover the return of Wisconsin football, basketball signing day and much more.

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Ep.125: Wisconsin Commit Loyal Crawford Ready to Attack Spring Football

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 19:00:00 -0000

An update on Wisconsin football's COVID outbreak and an interview with tailback commit Loyal Crawford

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Ep.124: COVID Outbreak Cancels Wisconsin's Week Two Game. Now What?

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 06:23:00 -0000

We recap the decisions that led to No.9 Wisconsin cancels its week two game at Nebraska with interviews from Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez, Head Coach Paul Chryst and Huskers beat writer Parker Gabriel.

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Ep.123: It's Finally Here! Previewing the Wisconsin Season Opener

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:11:00 -0000

BadgerBlitz senior writers Benjamin Worgull and Jake Kocorowski discuss Wisconsin vs. Illinois and give an outlook for the 2020 season.

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Ep.122: Examining the Strengths and Weaknesses of the 2020 Wisconsin Badgers

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 03:23:00 -0000

Hear from coaches and players as we break down every position on the Wisconsin football roster heading into Friday's season opener

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Ep.121: What Will Graham Mertz Bring as Wisconsin's Starting Quarterback?

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:40:00 -0000

With the injury to starting quarterback Jack Coan, redshirt freshman Graham Mertz talks about stepping into that role. Plus, former Wisconsin quarterback Bart Houston talks about some of the challenging facing Mertz when the season opens in two weeks.

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Ep.120: 2021 Safety Braelon Allen Sees National Title Potential at Wisconsin

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 05:50:00 -0000

Reclassifying to the 2021, four-star Wisconsin safety commit Braelon Allen explains his decision and why he can see the Badgers winning a national title during his tenure.

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Ep.119: Wisconsin Coach Paul Chryst Previews the Start of Badgers Camp

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 05:37:00 -0000

Following a long delay, Wisconsin will get started preparing for the 2020 season. Paul Chryst talks fall camp.

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Ep.118: Al Ashford Comes on the Radar to Commit to Wisconsin

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:29:00 -0000

Surprising everybody with his commitment to Wisconsin, cornerback Al Ashford breaks down his decision

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Ep.117: New Wisconsin Commit Nolan Rucci Details Whirlwind Recruitment

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:50:00 -0000

Four-star offensive lineman Nolan Rucci talks football upbringing, a hectic recruiting process and what led him to commit to the Badgers.

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Ep.116: Micah Potter Believes Wisconsin Basketball Has Right Culture for Success

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:16:00 -0000

Wisconsin forward Micah Potter talks campus culture, offseason workouts and if a bubble would work in college

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Ep.115: Antwan Roberts Not Taking Fall Season for Granted

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:31:00 -0000

Scoring eight times in his first two games, Wisconsin 2021 tailback commit Antwan Roberts talks the start of his fall season

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Ep.114: Wisconsin Commit Ayo Adebogun Embraces Handling the COVID Curveballs

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:31:00 -0000

Wisconsin 2021 commit Ayo Adebogun talks changes to high school football, his recruitment, changing positions in college and more.

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Ep.113: Wisconsin Coach Paul Chryst Talks Cancelling 2020 Season

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 04:53:00 -0000

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst tries to answer some of pressing questions following the cancelling of the 2020 fall season

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Ep.112: Playing in a Pandemic; The Big Ten Sets its Schedule

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 05:53:00 -0000

Lincoln Journal Star's Parker Gabriel talks Big Ten schedule, testing, West Division favorites and more

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Ep.111: Skyler Bell Loves Wisconsin as He Weighs College Choice

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 19:40:00 -0000

One of the top uncommitted receivers on the East Coast, Skyler Bell talks about evaluating his college options during a pandemic

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QB Deacon Hill Aggressively Recruiting for Wisconsin

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:06:00 -0000

Wisconsin's 2021 commit Deacon Hill talks Badgers commitment, improvement and the future

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EP.109: Braelon Allen Becomes No.1 for Wisconsin in 2022

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 03:48:00 -0000

Wisconsin lands a four-star prospect in 2022. Will the Badgers play football before then?

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Ep.108: NFL Star Kevin Zeitler Talks Wisconsin Success

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:41:00 -0000

An in-state athlete who turned into the highest paid right guard in the NFL, Kevin Zeitler talks Badgers success

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Ep.107: Ricardo Hallman Pumped to Be a Wisconsin Badger

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:08:25 -0000

Four-star recruit Ricardo Hallman talks Wisconsin commitment, the Badgers brand and building his game

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Ep.106: Breaking Down Wisconsin's Red-Hot Recruiting Run

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 05:17:00 -0000

Wisconsin has secured three commitments from defensive players in June, including Top100 prospect TJ Bollers

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Ep.105: Alando Tucker Recaps Whirlwind Wisconsin Season

Fri, 08 May 2020 13:52:00 -0000

Being hired on an interim basis during the summer, Alando Tucker - the school's all-time leading scorer - talks about the critical and controversial moments during Wisconsin's championship season.

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Ep.104: Preparing for the Draft in a Pandemic

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:47:00 -0000

Former Wisconsin and current NFL linebacker Vince Biegel shares his insight into what players have to go through leading up to the draft, the stress of the interview and workout process, dealing with NFL adversity and how the coronavirus is playing havoc with the draft process.

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BadgerBlitz Draft Preview - Chris Orr

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:52:00 -0000

Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of former Wisconsin inside linebacker Chris Orr as he enters the NFL Draft.

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BadgerBlitz Draft Preview - Zack Baun

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:46:00 -0000

Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of former Wisconsin outside linebacker Zack Baun as he enters the NFL Draft.

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BadgerBlitz Draft Preview - Jonathan Taylor

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:39:00 -0000

Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of former Wisconsin tailback Jonathan Taylor as he enters the NFL Draft.

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BadgerBlitz Draft Preview - Quintez Cephus

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:36:00 -0000

Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of former Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus as he enters the NFL Draft.

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BadgerBlitz Draft Preview - Tyler Biadasz

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:14:00 -0000

Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of former Wisconsin center Tyler Biadasz as he enters the NFL Draft.

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Ep.103: How Do Canceled Spring Practices Effect Fall Sports?

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000

Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield talks about the impact of losing spring practices and the spring evaluation recruiting period for fall coaches? How does he see this missed time altering the landscape?

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Ep.102: Brevin Pritzl Recaps a Whirlwind Wisconsin Basketball Season

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:49:00 -0000

Wisconsin guard Brevin Pritzl joins us to talk about how much fun he had on UW’s stretch run, talk about some of his biggest performance of the season and how the off-the-court drama galvanized this year’s squad.

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Ep. 101: LB Jake Chaney Couldn't Pass Up Wisconsin Opportunity

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:34:00 -0000

New Wisconsin linebacker commit Jake Cheney joins the podcast to talk about the strides he made his junior season, details the timeline of his recruitment by Wisconsin and what he's looking forward to in this week's episode.

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Ep.100: If There's A NCAA Tournament, What Seed Could Wisconsin Get?

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 05:49:00 -0000

The Athletic's bracketologist, Brian Bennett, joins the podcast to talk Wisconsin's NCAA Tournament profile.

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Ep.99: Ben Brust Is Just As Shocked About Wisconsin Hoops As You Are

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0000

Joined by former Wisconsin guard Ben Brust, we dive into whether these Badgers are an offensive juggernaut or a stingy defensive unit, if UW can make a deep run without its 3-point shot against good competition, who are this team's all-conference players and try to figure out why Greg Gard isn't beloved by the entire fan base.

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Ep.98: Brian Butch Talks Direction of Wisconsin Basketball

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:28:00 -0000

What impresses Butch about Micah Potter and Nate Reuvers? How important is the pick-and-pop center to the identity of Wisconsin basketball? Was seeing Kobe King leave the program addition by subtraction? Butch answers those questions and more (like what his favorite Bo Ryan story is) in this episode.

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Ep.97: Wisconsin Passes its Purdue Midterm with Important Victory

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:32:00 -0000

We examine the positives from the win over the Boilermakers, hear from senior guard Brevin Pritzl and head coach Greg Gard and examine the areas UW needs to improve in heading into Sunday's matchup against Rutgers.

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Ep.96: Hunter Wohler Ready to Impact Wisconsin Football

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:31:00 -0000

Four-star safety Hunter Wohler talk about his football life before, during and after his Wisconsin commitment. What made him choose the Badgers over Ohio State? Does he envision himself playing early? Who else is he recruiting to the program? He answers those questions and more.

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Ep.95: Reliving the 2000 Final Four Run with Matt Lepay

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:46:00 -0000

Matt Lepay - the radio voice of Wisconsin basketball since 1988 - joins the show to share his memories of a Badgers team who showed it was possible for the program to compete on the biggest stage.

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Ep.94: What Happened With Kobe King and Brad Davison?

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:08:00 -0000

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Ep.93: Josh Gasser Breaks Down Wisconsin Basketball

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:24:59 -0000

Is Wisconsin basketball in an identity crisis in 2020? Are they a NCAA tournament team? We ask former Wisconsin captain Josh Gasser his thoughts on the status of Badgers basketball.

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Ep. 92: Big Wisconsin Hoops Week Starts Victorious

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 22:01:00 -0000

In addition to breaking down Wisconsin's win over No.17 Maryland,. Wisconsin guard Kobe King joins the show to talk Badgers defense, his development and the challenges he's overcome.

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Ep. 91: Wisconsin welcomes 21 new Badgers as part of the 2020 Early Signing Period; Cole Dakovich interview

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 04:16:38 -0000

As the 2020 early signing period comes to a close, BadgerBlitz.com helps Wisconsin fans break down all the big signees and positional breakdowns on this episode:

A look at Kaden Johnson and Devin Chandler's late commitments/Wednesday signings with Wisconsin; Jon discusses what he had heard on the day prior about the four-star outside linebacker, along with how the Minnesota native could impact Jim Leonhard's defense. We also talk about Chandler's senior film and what the wide receiver could bring to Ted Gilmore's room.
We dissect some key position groups where Wisconsin hit it big -- that includes Trey Wedig, Jack Nelson and the offensive line and both the inside and outside linebackers.
What did the Badgers get in their two defensive line prospects in Cade McDonald and James Thompson, Jr.?
Where did Wisconsin potentially miss in this class?
Who could be targeted in February, and how do two 2020 four-star running backs factor into the equation?
Plus, 2020 tight end Cole Dakovich joins the show to discuss his second consecutive state championship season, signing with the Badgers and playing multiple positions for Waukesha Catholic Memorial.

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Ep. 90: Two new 2021 football commits; assessing Wisconsin men's basketball through 10 games

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 05:03:38 -0000

BadgerBlitz.com breaks down the two new verbal commitments for the 2021 class, and we discuss the good and the bad from the start of the Badgers' 2019-20 season. Here's the rundown:

Jon has been busy the past couple of days in giving you the best coverage out there about the two new 2021 commits for Wisconsin in inside linebacker Bryan Sanborn and outside linebacker/defensive end Ayo Adebogun. We analyze their skillsets through their junior seasons, how they fit with the Badgers, and how they impact the next recruiting cycle.
After the break, we dive into Wisconsin's first 10 games of the 2019-20 season. That includes the good (Kobe King, the Kohl Center advantage, Tyler Wahl) and the bad (three-point shooting, turnovers, anything away from Madison). Plus, we discuss the expectations for big man Micah Potter and how he will affect the team starting this Saturday against Milwaukee.

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Ep. 89: The Wisconsin Badgers are smelling roses once again!

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 15:41:00 -0000

A quick 35 minute-ish podcast discussing UW's Rose Bowl berth, Jonathan Taylor not being named a Heisman Trophy finalist and looking back on the Big Ten Championship game. Here's the full rundown:

After three wins over Top 25 teams in the College Football Playoff rankings, Wisconsin claimed its reward to Pasadena to face the No. 6 Oregon Ducks. We discuss the New Year's Six bowl berth, our favorite Rose Bowl memories, and also take a quick look at the Pac-12 champs.
On Monday, it was announced that running back Jonathan Taylor was not one of the four Heisman Trophy finalists. We ask whether he was snubbed, highlight his statistics this season and also ponder whether it was due just to an abundance of really, really good players in college football this season.
After the break, Jon and Jake discuss the Big Ten Championship game -- the strong first half, Ohio State's adjustments and Wisconsin's mistakes, and more.

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Ep. 88: Wisconsin-Ohio State Big Ten Championship Preview; Isaac Guerendo interview

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 03:27:36 -0000

Over 50 minutes of breakdowns, analysis and interviews, oh my!

Jon and Jake talk bowl projections, Wisconsin sitting No. 8 in the College Football Playoff rankings, if the CFP selection committee will actually punish UW for playing in the Big Ten Championship game, and if we predict the Badgers to smell some roses in Pasadena.
After discussing the all-conference honors bestowed upon several Badgers, Kevin Noon from Buckeye Grove gives us the scoop on what's happened with Ohio State in the past month, what Justin Fields could bring to an indoor field even with an injured knee and how J.K. Dobbins performed in the past two games against Penn State and Michigan.
Isaac Guerendo goes in-depth with BadgerBlitz.com about the 49-yard kickoff return at Minnesota, transitioning back to running back and how he has had to work back from a hamstring injury that cost him some significant time.
Jon and Jake give you their keys to the game on both sides of the ball and our predictions for Saturday.

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Ep. 87: Wisconsin-Minnesota AXE WEEK preview; Kendric Pryor interview

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 19:01:57 -0000

Badgers. Gophers. The Axe. AND, a chance to go to Indianapolis to face Ohio State. Here's the rundown:

*The Gopher Report's Matt Jessen-Howard stops by to dive deep into Minnesota's program and what to expect from PJ Fleck's team this weekend.

*Jon and Jake break down our keys to the game on both sides of the ball that could give Wisconsin an opportunity to regain Paul Bunyan's Axe.

*We play our Monday conversation with wide receiver Kendric Pryor and his insight into the Wisconsin-Minnesota rivalry, what's made the jet sweeps so potent and what he's thankful for.

*Lastly in basketball news, we take a quick look at some of the woes Wisconsin experienced in Brooklyn earlier this week.

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Ep. 86: Wisconsin-Purdue preview and Senior Day

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 19:09:00 -0000

A look at who's coming to Madison and a huge breakdown of the Badgers and Boilermakers. Here's the full rundown:

Jake breaks down the basics for the game -- how to watch/listen, along with the updated status report where Wisconsin will miss starting left tackle Cole Van Lanen. How could that impact the Badgers' offense?
Gold and Black.com's Tom Dienhart joins the show to discuss the injury-ravaged Purdue squad and how Jeff Brohm's offense continues to move the ball down the field despite injuries at quarterback and wide receiver.
Jake gives his keys to the Big Ten West matchup and reflects on a senior class that helped change the culture of the program.
On the basketball side of things, BadgerBlitz.com recaps Wisconsin's win over Green Bay with the good (hello, offensive balance) and the sloppy (turnovers and second half defense) seen inside the Kohl Center on Thursday night.

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Ep. 85: A very good weekend for the Wisconsin Badgers

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 04:29:46 -0000

Two big games and programs to recap, both with Wisconsin coming out on the winning end. Let's break this all down:

Wisconsin’s win over Marquette: A convincing home win against the Golden Eagles on Sunday afternoon inside the Kohl Center. We discuss if the victory changes any projections for the season, what the most impressive part of the "W" was, plus foul trouble chatter and winning the battles at the free throw line.
Sophomore Aron Cruickshank, the Big Ten co-special teams player of the week, provides insight into his 89-yard touchdown on Saturday against the Huskers, the art of returning kickoffs, and his development in his second year as a Badger.
UW-Nebraska recap: Jon and Jake give their takeaways on the road win inside Memorial Stadium. Topics include Wisconsin's rushing attack continuing its post-bye dominance, both teams apparently forgetting how to tackle on Saturday, and the Badgers' pass rush getting to Adrian Martinez.

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Ep: 84: Wisconsin-Nebraska preview; Caesar Williams interview

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 19:18:48 -0000

A busy week for BadgerBlitz, as we now preview UW's Big Ten West showdown with the Huskers! Here's the rundown:

Jon and Jake give their keys to the game for Wisconsin as they head into Lincoln. Can the Badgers continue to run the ball well against the Huskers? Can Jim Leonhard's defense contain Adrian Martinez and JD Spielman?
HuskerOnline's Sean Callahan joins the show to go in-depth with Scott Frost's program. Why has Nebraska not met the outside expectations? In what areas has Adrian Martinez slumped in his sophomore campaign?
Redshirt junior cornerback Caesar Williams discusses Wisconsin's bounce back win over Iowa, what he sees out of Nebraska's offense, and more!

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Ep. 83: Wisconsin Basketball Class of 2020 Signing Day Extravaganza!

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 04:24:23 -0000

The deepest of dives into Wisconsin's 2020 class with the help of Rivals, a Badgers signee and assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft! Here's the rundown:

Jon breaks down his overall impressions of the class and general overview of this group of Badgers
2020 point guard Lorne Bowman discusses his journey to Wisconsin, what position head coach Greg Gard and his staff envision him playing, and what was his favorite food to eat while in Madison.
UW assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft joins the show for an extensive breakdown of this new recruiting class that will come to Madison. We look at each player and what the former Badger player turned current coach sees out of the five scholarship signees and more. Plus, stay for his recruiting story about visiting Wisconsin during the 2003 Ohio State game.
After the breaks, we hit on which commitment was the biggest win, who could have the biggest upside, and who may be the sleeper in this 2020 class

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Ep. 82: Wisconsin-Iowa recap, and how to talk to your kids about an undefeated Minnesota

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:28:12 -0000

The now No. 15 Wisconsin Badgers got back on track and in the win column against rival Iowa. We dissect the win, some big recruits who came to Madison, and give some quick thoughts on the basketball team through a couple contests. Here's the full rundown:

Wisconsin-Iowa recap -- Jake and Jon give their takeaways from both sides of the line of scrimmage. Plus, they discuss the offensive line rotation at guard (or lack thereof against Iowa, the use of three wide receiver sets, Bryson Williams' injury, the offense's penalties and honestly, how to talk to your kids about an undefeated Minnesota squad.
From the recruiting trail, who came to Madison to take in the Badgers' win?
After the break, the staff discusses -- though a brief sample size -- what they have seen early on from the men's basketball team. Nate Reuvers and Aleem Ford's progress, the significant amount of free throw attempts and trouble from three-point land.

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Ep. 81: Big recruiting weekend for the Badgers; Wisconsin-Iowa preview

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 04:43:10 -0000

Two huge official visitors this weekend and a key stretch of games for Bucky begins NOW! Here's the rundown:

Wisconsin-Iowa preview: We give you the basic info for Saturday's matchup, the updated UW status report that includes one new injury for the Badgers' secondary and who could be out for Iowa this weekend.
Recruiting breakdown: Two players -- one football and one basketball -- are taking official visits this weekend to Madison. Jon breaks down what you need to know heading into the big matchup.
A deeper look at Iowa; Hawkeye Report's Tom Kakert drops by the show to discuss the Wisconsin state ties to Kirk Ferentz's program, what's gone well for the team through eight games, and who to watch for on Saturday.
Keeanu Benton interview: The true freshman nose tackle talks about his progression through the first few months of his collegiate career, how wrestling has helped him and talks about fellow first-year players on defense in inside linebacker Leo Chenal and cornerback Semar Melvin.
Back to the game preview: Jon and I give their keys to the game on both sides of the ball and make our over/under and score predictions for the battle that will determine who stays alive in the Big Ten West race.

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Ep. 80: Wisconsin Badgers 2019-20 men's basketball preview! Micah Potter, Ben Carlson interviews

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:57:49 -0000

A new look Wisconsin basketball program without All-American Ethan Happ? We'll see who emerges this season as the BadgerBlitz.com staff gives its thoughts on and predictions about the 2019-20 campaign. Here's our full rundown:

A lot of questions about this program, and we ask (and attempt to answer) a few of them. What is the biggest question heading into 2019-20? How does Micah Potter's status affect UW and its rotation? How much can Tyler Wahl and Joe Hedstrom contribute, and which non-conference game are we looking forward to seeing the most?
We give our predictions on who leads the team in scoring and rebounding, how many players will average double figures in points, and most importantly, will UW place fourth or higher in the Big Ten and make it back to the NCAA Tournament?
Before our break, we play Jake's interview with Micah Potter to talk about his situation, but the Ohio State transfer dives into his thoughts on this Wisconsin Badgers squad and answers our question about this batch of Badgers. Great insight from the big man.
After the break, we look to the future in our conversation with 2020 four-star Wisconsin commit Ben Carlson. He discusses why he chose the Badgers, what he did during his official visit and how UW envisions him on the court. Plus, what was the best food he tasted while in Madison?

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Ep. 79: A pre-Halloween nightmare for Wisconsin in Columbus, and what's ahead after the bye

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 22:54:00 -0000

It's time to talk about what happened in Columbus in a 38-7 loss at Ohio State, but also what's still ahead for Wisconsin after the open weekend. Here's the rundown:

Jon and Jake look at the dominant effort by Chase Young and if it was the most dominant single-player performance against UW, and the offense's poor performance.
The defense played tough through more than two quarters with pressure on the quarterback and getting in the backfield, but we highlight the big performances by J.K. Dobbins and Justin Fields. We also ask, how much different would the game have been if the weather conditions were better?
Hey, we're positive people! So we look at a few bright spots seen on Saturday.
After the break, we discuss what the team will still be fighting for after the bye week -- along with our predictions for what Wisconsin's regular season record will be and if the Badgers make it back to Indianapolis to represent the Big Ten West in the conference championship game.

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Ep. 78: Badgers. Buckeyes. Battlestar Galactica; Isaiahh Loudermilk interview

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 01:41:00 -0000

A daunting task awaits the No. 13 Wisconsin Badgers in Columbus this weekend against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Here's the breakdown:

We look at the updated status report released by Wisconsin, and what it means for Saturday.
Isaiahh Loudermilk discusses what happened at Illinois, what he sees out of Ohio State's offense with Justin Fields and J.K. Dobbins and how he feels his redshirt junior season has gone.
Rivals.com's Kevin Noon, who runs BuckeyeGrove.com, comes on the show to give his take on Ryan Day's squad, what has made them fire on nearly all cylinders through seven games, and what matchups could and could not the two teams on Saturday.
Jon and Jake break down their keys to the game on offense and defense, and make their score predictions for the Top-15 matchup.

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Ep. 77: Why Wisconsin lost at Illinois, and looking ahead to the rest of the 2019

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:49:00 -0000

A stunning loss in Champaign leaves Wisconsin with some new questions heading into a big time matchup against Ohio State. Here's the rundown

Jon and Jake look at what led to the Badgers' defeat against Illinois and how it was a team loss -- all phases of the game had positives but also key areas where they fell short.
Which loss was worst -- BYU in 2018 or Illinois in 2019?
Realigning expectations once again. How does the loss change your prediction for the rest of 2019? What are Wisconsin's chances against Ohio State? WIll the Badgers represent the Big Ten West in Indianapolis in early December?

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Ep. 76: FULLBACK CITY COMES TO THE BADGERBLITZ PODCAST! (The Alec Ingold episode)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 22:21:46 -0000

***SPECIAL EDITION OF THE BADGERBLITZ PODCAST***

Making some time for us on Thursday night, former Wisconsin fullback Alec Ingold joined the podcast to catch up and talk about his NFL journeys and coming home to Green Bay this weekend. PLUS, we spoke with kicker Zach Hintze about his successful season so far. Here's the rundown:

Ingold talks about returning to Wisconsin during Homecoming weekend, what he saw during the Badgers' huge win over the Spartans, adjusting to the NFL, his mindset as an undrafted free agent working to make the Oakland Raiders' roster, and playing in Lambeau Field once again on Sunday. A fantastic interview with the former in-state standout.
After the break, Hintze chats with Jake about any nicknames he has, kicking during windy conditions inside Camp Randall Stadium, how he has assessed his performance through six games this season and the experience of a kicker making a tackle on a return.

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Ep. 75: Wisconsin-Illinois preview; Noah Burks, Logan Bruss interviews

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:50:00 -0000

BadgerBlitz.com gets you ready for Wisconsin-Illinois with a full preview, plus player interviews. Here's the full rundown:

We break down how to watch/listen/stream the game, plus give you the updated injury report released by Wisconsin on Thursday morning.
Outside linebacker Noah Burks discusses a couple of pick-sixes by the position group in recent weeks, his progression from spring ball until now, and what he had seen from Illinois' offense on film
Orange and Blue News' Doug Bucshon joins the show to help us preview the game from the other side of the beat. Topics include Lovie Smith and if he's on the hot seat, the Illini defense's ability to create turnovers but also give up a lot of yards on the ground, and what to expect from the Illinois offense.
Jon and Jake return to give their keys to the game on both sides of the ball for Saturday's divisional matchup.
MAILBAG TIME! We answer a couple of subscriber questions from the BadgerBlitz community
Jake spoke with right tackle Logan Bruss about his development, the offensive line's play and the "Hippo" package.

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Ep. 74: Wisconsin-Michigan State recap, Red/White Scrimmage analysis

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 02:45:00 -0000

This episode breaks down exactly what we aim to bring Wisconsin Badgers fans from the recruiting trail, on the field and near the rim. Here's the rundown:We give our takeaways from Wisconsin's dominant win against Michigan State. Topics include the Spartans bottling up Jonathan Taylor, Jack Coan emerging, Zack Baun playing at an All-American level, and the defense nearing an all-time status?With Bucky beating Sparty, we look at the recruiting chat and who made their way to Madison. That included 2020 running back and current Mississippi State commit Jo'Quavious Marks on an official to UW and two 2022 prospects who returned to Madison.Red/White Scrimmage highlights -- Jake and Jon break down Micah Potter's big performance, the poor shooting and turnovers (and why not to worry about it right now) and potentially some emerging skillsets for Aleem Ford.

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Ep. 73: Wisconsin-Michigan State preview, recruiting news and the NCAA denies Micah Potter

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 02:52:00 -0000

Tons of recruiting, football and basketball news to get to! Here's the rundown:Our Wisconsin-Michigan State preview starts on the recruiting trail, as we discuss who may be coming to Madison for the football and men's basketball programs.Fullback John Chenal talks about his developing role on the offense, the art of the fullback dive, and his brother -- inside linebacker Leo Chenal.SpartanMag's Paul Konyndyk joins the show to give us a different look at Michigan State. What stands out about the Spartans' offense and defense, why opponents' sack numbers have been so low, and any injuries for Sparty heading into the cross-divisional matchup.After the break, we bust out our keys to the game for Wisconsin's offense and defense along with making our weekly over/under predictions on a number of potential stats!Lastly in men's basketball news, we give our initial reactions to forward Micah Potter's waiver to play immediately for the 2019-20 season being denied by the NCAA. How does Wisconsin compensate for the loss of the big man for its first 10 games?

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Ep. 72: Updating expectations for the 2019 Wisconsin Badgers; Kent State recap

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 03:54:00 -0000

Along with breaking down another dominant non-conference win, Jon and Jake reassess the Wisconsin Badgers after a 5-0 start. Here's the rundown:Wisconsin-Kent State recap: The guys give their takeaways on both sides of the line of scrimmage and game balls after another shutout victory.Visitors this past weekend: Despite the weather conditions and the final non-conference tuneup, who came to Madison, and who should Wisconsin fans keep an eye out for?Updated seasonal predictions. With UW's 5-0 start, we decided to ask some questions. Will Wisconsin eclipse the 2017 mark in sacks? Will the offense beat the 2010 scoring mark of 41.5 points per game? Does Jonathan Taylor go over 2,000 yards rushing AND 25 receptions by season's end? What are BadgerBlitz.com's updated win projections, and do the Badgers head back to Indy?

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Ep. 71: Wisconsin-Kent State preview; Badgers mailbag

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 01:00:43 -0000

A complete breakdown of Wisconsin's final non-conference matchup of 2019; plus we answer YOUR questions! Here's the rundown:Wisconsin-Kent State preview: Jon and Jake break down the updated injury report and one key for the Badgers on each side of the line of scrimmage.The Record-Courier's Allen Moff joins the show to chat about what former Badgers QB/TE Sean Lewis has changed in his short time at Kent State, which Golden Flashes to watch for on both sides of the ball and more!Our Over/Under segment returns, as we predict the number of defensive touchdowns this week, passing touchdowns by Jack Coan and how many Badgers are targets in the receiving gameOur subscribers asked some great questions, and BadgerBlitz.com tries to answer them. Updates on any 2020 running back targets, recruits in Utah and how Rivals ranks basketball recruits.

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Ep. 70: Two new 2021 commits for Greg Gard and the Badgers, and a win vs. Northwestern is a win vs. Northwestern

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 03:27:42 -0000

Ever try to record a podcast while news breaks? Well, we're going to give it a shot. Here's the rundown:Two (two? TWO!) new basketball commits were announced on Sunday evening as 2021 targets Chucky Hepburn and Matthew Mors each tweeted their decisions to play for Wisconsin. We break down their skillsets and what could be next for Greg Gard's program on the recruiting trail.It was not pretty by any stretch, but the No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers tamed just enough of the Northwestern Wildcats to come away with a 24-15 win on Saturday inside Camp Randall Stadium. Jon and Jake each give their takeaways from the win, but we also ask if the offensive performance against NU was just an aberration, if the special teams could costs UW a win at some point this season, and just which previous year's defense reminds you of this 2019 version.

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Ep. 69: Wisconsin-Northwestern preview, and some notable basketball recruits coming to town

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 03:28:00 -0000

Hanging out in the Vivid Seats Studio from an undisclosed location, Jon and Jake preview another big weekend for the No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers. Not quite as big a recruiting weekend for the Wisconsin Badgers football program, per se, but Jon highlights some names that could be worth watching for Greg Gard's squad.Wildcat Report's Louie Vaccher joins the show to help Jake preview Northwestern through three games. What has led to former five-star recruit Hunter Johnson's struggles this season, how good is defensive lineman Joe Gaziano and where could the Wildcats give the Badgers some troubles?Earlier this week, Jake caught up with Wisconsin's Cormac Sampson to chat about his change in position and new roles during the 2019 season.More Wisconsin-Northwestern previewing: The updated injury report was released on Thursday, and we discuss what the absence of inside linebacker Leo Chenal could mean. Plus, we give our keys to the game on both offense and defense -- and we dive into some over/under predictions that include the number of Jack Coan touchdown passes, Jonathan Taylor's rushing yards, total Wildcat touchdowns and turnovers created by the Badgers' defense.

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Ep. 68: Two new Badgers football commits, and Wisconsin makes a statement against Michigan

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 04:03:46 -0000

Two new Wisconsin football commits and the Badgers dominated a Top-15 matchup. Here's the rundown:Along with the fireworks on the field, Wisconsin received good news off of it with two new commitments -- one each in the 2020 and 2021 class. We break down the verbals of 2021 offensive lineman Riley Mahlman and 2020 athlete Preston Zachman, their skillsets, and what it means to each respective recruiting cycle.Also, just what exactly does an atmosphere like Saturday's -- the Stripe Out in Camp Randall Stadium, the blowout win, do for recruiting? We analyze in detail Wisconsin's huge win over Michigan on Saturday -- the offense's production without Jonathan Taylor, Jack Coan being a "dual-threat" quarterback, the safety position with two targeting calls in the second half, and the defense having a "short memory"We also answer the following questions -- How much does the win against the Wolverines change your expectations for this team this season? Will Zack Baun have over or under 10 sacks? Are we worried about the placekicking game?

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Ep. 67: Wisconsin-Michigan football preview and a huge recruiting weekend for the Badgers

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 03:05:02 -0000

Wolverines and Badgers and Harbaugh, OH MY! Here's the rundown:Who are the big recruiting names to watch coming into Madison this weekend? Jon breaks down the 2020 and 2021 recruits who should be at the Big Ten opener.Chris Balas from The Wolverine jumps on the podcast to discuss Jim Harbaugh's squad, injuries, the new offense and more.Michigan-Wisconsin preview: All you need to know in terms of how to watch, an updated injury report, and Jon and Jake both give their keys to the game on both sides of the ball.

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Ep. 66: Breaking down the Wisconsin commitments of 2020 recruits Steven Crowl, Ben Carlson

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:07:56 -0000

With so much to discuss in the coming day with No. 11 Michigan coming to Camp Randall Stadium, we created a separate "EMERGENCY MEN'S BASKETBALL RECRUITING PODCAST" to break down the verbal commitments of 2020 recruits Steven Crowl and Ben Carlson -- with some help from a friend at Rivals! Here is the run down:Corey Evans, national basketball analyst for Rivals.com, joins the show to discuss the commitments of the four-star Carlson and a highly intriguing prospect in Crowl. We also ask Corey about the AAU program D1 Minnesota where both recruits have played, the national perception of Wisconsin recruiting and more.Come back from break, Jake asks Jon if this is it for the 2020 men's basketball class, how the five scholarship commits for this upcoming recruiting cycle affects 2021 recruits -- and finally, can we put to bed the notion held by some Badgers fans that Greg Gard cannot recruit?

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Ep. 65: Intro to Wisconsin-Michigan week; David Moorman interview; breakdowns of Badgers commit Ben Barten, 2020 DB Nate Valcarcel

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 04:00:13 -0000

A short but sweeter podcast episode talking Wisconsin football and more recruiting! Here's the rundown:Kicking off Michigan week! We look at Wisconsin's preliminary injury report released on Monday and what Bryson Williams' status means for true freshman Keeanu Benton, along with two starters now questionable for Saturday's contest.We also tease out a couple of the potential visitors for this weekend from the recruiting side, and also note there is a still not-yet-public commitment out there for UW's 2020 class.Redshirt senior offensive lineman David Moorman chatted with Jake on Monday about the ability to be versatile at all positions on the offensive line and when that started to click for him, what he did during the bye weekend that was and if he's started to run routes when he is used as a tight end.This past weekend, Jon and Jake went out to watch 2020 uncommitted recruit Nate Valcarcel (Whitnall) and Wisconsin OL commit Ben Barten (Stratford), respectively. We give our thoughts on both in-state prospects.

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Ep. 64: Isaac Smith commitment impact, a new 2020 Wisconsin offer, and subscriber mailbag

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 01:56:28 -0000

It's been a busy week on Wisconsin's recruiting trail. Here's the rundown:Isaac Smith commitment -- we break down the 2020 wide receiver's skillset, what stood out about Jon's conversation with the Tennessee native and more.Looking ahead, we simply ask and answer -- what's next in the 2020 classs, who will be targeted in the coming months before the early signing period, and just what the new offer to Preston Zachman means for the Badgers.We answer the subscribers' questions regarding Wisconsin's defensive line, special teams, top 2021 recruits and moreAfter the break, we give our bye week weekend games to watch before wrapping up the show.

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Ep. 63: DE James Thompson on his commitment to the Badgers; weekend recruiting roundup; Wisconsin-Central Michigan takeaways

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 04:45:33 -0000

Lots to get to with some big recruiting news for and an impressive win on the field by the Badgers. Here's the rundown:We kickoff the show with the verbal commitment from 2020 defensive end James Thompson to Wisconsin. We break down the Ohio native's skillset and what he could bring to Madison in the next recruiting class.In impromptu fashion, Thompson actually joins the show to discuss why he made his decision to commit, his official visit to Madison this past weekend and more. (Note: The audio may be a hint quiet when he speaks, but we worked in post-production to fix that as much as possible).More from a significant recruiting weekend for both the football and men's basketball teams with key targets and a hint of another verbal commitment for Paul Chryst's program. We focus on 2020 basketball recruits Ben Carlson and Steven Crowl, who both took their official visits to Wisconsin.For the actual game that was played this weekend, Wisconsin dominated Central Michigan from start to finish. We look at Jack Coan's career day and the emergence of an aerial attack, Quintez Cephus' impact on the offense and Graham Mertz receiving his first snaps as a Badger QB. Plus, we praise UW's defensive effort through the first two games of the 2019 season.

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Ep. 62: Big Badgers recruiting weekend; Wisconsin-Central Michigan preview; Chris Orr interview

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 23:24:23 -0000

Recruiting news to kick off a big episode. Here's the full rundown:Some notable names coming to Madison this weekend for both football and men's basketball! Jon gives you the latest leading up to a big weekend for both programs. Rivals.com's John Evans joins the show to help us preview Central Michigan and who to watch for in Jim McElwain's first year as head coach.Wisconsin-Central Michigan preview: We give our 3 keys to the game, our now weekly over/under predictions and more!BadgerBlitz.com spoke with Chris Orr on Monday regarding the defense's performance vs. USF, the nickname for the inside linebackers group, his health, and most importantly, his puppy.

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Ep. 61: The Wisconsin Badgers tame the South Florida Bulls; Nakia Watson, Leo Chenal interviews

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 03:52:00 -0000

Tons to get to in breaking down Wisconsin's huge win over South Florida. Here's the rundown:Wisconsin-South Florida recap: Jake and Jon each provide three takeaways from the road victory and some areas where the team can improve on heading into Week 2.Postgame audio from Nakia Watson on his touchdown run, Wisconsin's running backs and Bradrick Shaw's rushing score.Mailbag time! We answer subscribers' questions about Watson's performance, injury concerns and an early list of whom may be visiting Madison this weekend.Postgame audio from true freshman Leo Chenal on playing in this first collegiate game, being in rotation at inside linebacker and more.

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Ep. 60: 2020 TE Cam Large commits to the Badgers; Wisconsin-South Florida preview, predictions

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 03:26:00 -0000

Badgers and Bulls and, uh, a commitment, OH MY! Lots to get to -- here's the rundown:We break down the impact of 2020 TE Cam Large's commitment to Wisconsin and what he could bring to the Badgers with the next signing class.Rivals.com's Kelly Quinlan joins the show to preview South Florida, its new offensive potential, key areas to watch on both sides of the ball and more!Jon and Jake give their three things to watch for on Friday night when Wisconsin faces South Florida.Over/Under time! With the help of one of our subscribers, we make some game predictions regarding Jonathan Taylor number of receptions, Jack Coan's number of touchdowns among other topics.

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Ep. 59: Jack Coan is Wisconsin QB1 and more depth chart breakdowns; recruiting mailbag

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 03:33:00 -0000

Once again, another jam-packed show. Tons of depth chart breakdowns that includes your questions being answered throughout the show! Here's the rundown:GAME WEEK IS UPON US, and we react to the released depth chart.For the offense, we explain why we're not surprised Jack Coan is QB1, if we need to bump up our previous predictions about Quintez Cephus' first touchdown catch after being listed in the two-deep and Kayden Lyles being a co-starter at both left and right guard.Regarding the defense, we answer your questions revolving around the first-team cornerbacks, Jack Sanborn's fall camp, and the defensive line.Quick season predictions -- Jack Coan over or under 25 TD passes? Graham Mertz over or under four games played? Is Wisconsin's defense a top 20 unit in the nation this season?Recruiting Mailbag: Who do we predict to be the next football commits for the 2020 and 2021 classes, and do we think Wisconsin has a recruiting problem at running back?

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Ep. 58: 2020 DE/OLB Aaron Witt flips to Wisconsin, and Quintez Cephus rejoins the Badgers

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 03:24:00 -0000

Monday was quite the busy day for Wisconsin Badgers-related news. We break it all down here:2020 DE/OLB Aaron Witt flips from Iowa (and Minnesota before that) to commit to Wisconsin. We discuss his ranking, offers, skillset and where UW projects him to play at the college level.Monday started with Quintez Cephus being reinstated at UW-Madison as a student, "effectively immediately," and ended with the wide receiver officially rejoining the football program. We recap the news from Monday, what's next to get him back on the field, and the impact he could have on the team both for the offense and in the locker room.In basketball recruiting news, we highlight our article about 2021 recruit Cade Meyer and the potential for a Badgers offer down the line for the in-state standout.

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Ep. 57: Final takeaways from Wisconsin fall camp; 2020 F/C Chris Hodges commits; mailbag time!

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 20:12:00 -0000

Nearly an hour's worth of content! Let's break it all down:

Jon and Jake both give their three fall camp takeaways then deliver their two bold predictions for the 2019 season.2021 F/C Chris Hodges committed to Wisconsin late last week. We highlight his skillset and what it means for that 2021 class.Jon took in quite an interesting high school scrimmage on Friday at Brookfield Central. He talks about what he saw out of Badgers commits JP Benzschawel and Chimere Dike, along with other in-state standouts Hunter Wohler and Hayden NelsonMailbag time! From defensive line recruiting to who could help Wisconsin's beleaguered tight end room, we answer your questions!

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Ep. 56: Scrimmage highlights, Wisconsin alternate uniforms, and BadgerBlitz.com's all-2010s team

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 03:01:01 -0000

Lots to get to on our Tuesday edition of the show. Here's the rundown:Quick highlights from Wisconsin's scrimmage on Monday -- Jack Coan shines, another tight end hurt, the defense creating turnovers and Keeanu Benton's progression to second-team nose tackle snaps.On Tuesday, the Badgers unveiled new alternate uniforms for their Sept. 28 matchup against the Wildcats of Northwestern. We give our grades for the look, of course subject to the UW grading system we all know and loveBadgerBlitz.com reveals its version of Wisconsin's all-2010s team. Position-by-position, we had to make some "tough" decisions for some of the decade's best players. Quite the stroll down memory lane!

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Ep. 55: Wisconsin Badgers fall camp analysis; Zander Neuville returns; 2020 F Carter Gilmore commits

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 04:48:37 -0000

Fall camp analysis, a familiar tight end returns to the team, and we break down a new Badger commit in the 2020 basketball class! Here's the rundown: Fall camp practice weeklong recap -- is Jack Coan alone on top of the quarterback race, and have we seen the emergence of Chase Wolf? Plus position analysis at running back, offensive line, outside linebacker, safety, cornerback and placekicker!The return of Zander Neuville -- shocked? We were! What Neuville coming back for a sixth season means to UW's offense and a tight end group that could be wearing thin.A surprise commit for the 2020 men's basketball class when in-state forward Carter Gilmore announced his decision to accept Wisconsin's preferred walk-on offer. How big of a get was this for Greg Gard and this staff, and does this change anything going forward for the upcoming recruiting cycle?

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Ep. 54: 2021 RB Loyal Crawford commits to Wisconsin, but who's next for the 2020 class? 2019 Wisconsin specialists preview

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 23:45:00 -0000

Heading into the weekend with another episode! Here's the full rundown:We break down the commitment of 2021 running back Loyal Crawford -- his journey to becoming a Badger verbal, what his coach told Jon, and what's next for Wisconsin in that recruiting cycle.The “bat signal” for a new commitment for the 2020 class also went out on Thursday afternoon (#BadgerBoiz20). Who could be next to join 12 other current Wisconsin commits?2019 Specialists preview -- we couldn't forget about this key group of players! We discuss Wisconsin's kicking and punting woes from last season, the impact of losing Rafael Gaglianone and we predict who will be UW's kickoff and punt returners for this upcoming season.After the break, we chat about the Wisconsin-Alabama series set for 2024 and 2025, what effect it has on recruiting, and we give our predictions on if Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban will actually coach in this home-and-home extravaganza.

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Ep. 53: 2019 Wisconsin OL, DL previews; recruiting news

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 02:20:06 -0000

Kicking off the week with another set of position previews, plus some news involving the football and men's basketball programs, along with recruiting. Here's the rundown:Offensive line preview--Tyler Biadasz’s presence at center; the biggest question mark on the line; who we project as the five starters and if the group can regain the form and reach the heights of its 2018 predecessors.Defensive line preview--What does a healthy Garrett Rand AND Isaiahh Loudermilk mean to the defensive line? Who steps up behind Rand and Loudermilk besides Matt Henningsen? Plus, we examine expectations for sophomore nose tackle Bryson Williams entering his second season, and is there concern about depth at that position?Quick hitters: Griffin Grady no longer player for Wisconsin; a new 2020 offer at outside linebacker in Iowa commit Aaron Witt; a new 2020 basketball offer in SF Brandon Angel, and and update on Wisconsin assistant coach Howard Moore.

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Ep. 52: 2019 Wisconsin TEs, ILBs previews; fan mailbag

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 04:01:40 -0000

Fall camp is now less than a week away for the Wisconsin Badgers. We continue our position previews with two groups that each have standout players but potential questions with depth at each. Here's the rundown:Tight ends preview: Expectations for Jake Ferguson heading into 2019, can a healthy Luke Benzschawel provide stability as the in-line tight end, and depth with Gabe Lloyd. Plus, will we see true freshmen Hayden Rucci and Clay Cundiff somehow work their way into potential contributors early on?Inside linebackers preview: Is it realistic for this position group to live up to what TJ Edwards and Ryan Connelly produced in 2019? Chris Orr as the next in line for great Wisconsin 'backers, sophomore Jack Sanborn and taking the next step as a likely starter and thoughts on the depth at the position with Mike Maskalunas, Leo Chenal and Seth Currens.After the break, our mailbag tackles questions regarding Wisconsin's 2020 men's basketball class, the big men Greg Gard and Co. are recruiting, and how the 2021 in-state football class appears to be shaping up compared to its 2020 counterpart.

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Ep. 51: 2020 CB Max Lofy commits to Wisconsin; 2020 WR Isaac Smith offered by UW

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 03:24:17 -0000

A short but sweet version of the show this evening, with the latest news of a verbal commitment for Wisconsin's 2020 class. Here is the rundown:Jon and Jake break down the commitment of 2020 CB Max Lofy to the Badgers, and in our "Four-Down Blitz" of questions, discuss what stands out about his high school game, potential fits at corner, how it affects the Wisconsin's current recruiting cycle and if there's any momentum swing with this July verbal after a brief lull.Yet another 2020 offer at wide receiver is handed out, this time to Memphis wide receiver Isaac Smith. Jon gives his take on the offer, how he could potentially fit into Wisconsin's offense and how interesting is it that the UW coaching staff really appears to want two wide receivers in this recruiting cycle.After the break, we talk about what's coming up next on BadgerBlitz.com, including Jon wrapping up his series on a very strong in-state 2020 class that includes major Wisconsin commits.

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Ep. 50: Big Ten Media Days Haze (The 'Man, It's a Hot One' Episode)

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 01:01:21 -0000

We recorded another edition of the BadgerBlitz.com podcast throughout the day at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. Here is the rundown:Jason Galloway from the Wisconsin State Journal joins the show. As a reporter, what does he look to get from these events like this? Plus his thoughts on a few topics pertaining to Paul Chryst's Thursday conversation with Wisconsin beat reporters--including what stood out most about that 50-minute session, the QB fall reps discussion, Jack Coan, and his favorite for the Big Ten West in 2019.We play audio of Wisconsin inside linebacker Chris Orr, center Tyler Biadasz and running back Jonathan Taylor from their Friday media availability. They answer questions ranging from leadership to young players standing out during summer conditioning to other random questions from other media.

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Ep. 49: 2019 Wisconsin WRs, CBs previews; Joe Schobert interview

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 03:00:01 -0000

Continuing on towards the start of fall camp, we welcome The Athletic's Jesse Temple on the show to preview Wisconsin's wide receivers and cornerbacks. Plus Joe Schobert chats about his football camp, his offseason and why he and his wife would dominate the competition in The Amazing Race. Here is the run down:Wide receivers preview--What do Danny Davis, A.J. Taylor and Kendric Pryor need to prove in 2019, who grabs the presumed fourth wide receiver spot and which player has the most receptions this season?Between sessions at his football camp, Schobert talks about what was his inspiration for starting his football camp, bringing together old friends like Joel Stave and Trent Denlinger to the camp, along with the defensive transition in Cleveland and personal goals for 2019.Cornerbacks preview--Did the spring practices show any particular players standing out for the starting two-three spots heading into fall camp? Is this position group a strength of the defense, and is it the deepest position on the team right now? Plus, who could be a favorite for the slot corner spot, any under-the-radar players emerging and way-too-early predictions as to who could be the first-team corners against South Florida on Aug. 30.

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Ep. 48: 2019 Wisconsin RBs, FBs, OLBs preview; Badgers mailbag time!

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 19:03:00 -0000

Our Wisconsin position previews continue, and WOZN's Zach Heilprin helps us dissect the running back, fullback and outside linebacker positions. Here's the rundown:Running backs preview -- What does Jonathan Taylor need to prove this season in college football and also to NFL personnel? Does he get to 2,000 yards AND break the FBS career rushing record (YES THERE ARE ASTERISKS LONG LIVE RON DAYNE)? What a healthy Bradrick Shaw could bring to the Wisconsin backfield, who Zach compared Nakia Watson's running style to, Garrett Groshek's impact in 2019 and more!Fullbacks preview -- Mason Stokke and John Chenal appear next in line to replace Alec Ingold in the position's tradition. We ask about injuries and the depth at the position.Outside linebackers -- Wisconsin needs to replace Andrew Van Ginkel’s athleticism and production at the position. Did the spring relieve any concerns we had about the position group? What Zack Baun could provide to the defense if fully healthy, how Noah Burks' and Izayah Green-May's rise in spring ball could show signs of potential productivity in 2019, and what roles could Tyler Johnson and Christian Bell have this season. Plus, can Griffin Grady, Spencer Lytle or Jaylan Franklin find time for reps?Subscriber mailbag! Jon and Jake answer your questions about in-state basketball recruiting, recruiting classes under head coach Paul Chryst, Kayden Lyles' development in spring and Tyler Wahl's potential for 2019.***NOTE: We've heard some of your feedback via some reviews, and we've started to implement improvements across the board! Please let us know if we've made the proper adjustments!***

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Ep. 47: 2019 Wisconsin QB and safety previews; 2020 commit Sean Timmis interview

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:45:37 -0000

Fall camp will be right around the corner soon! We welcome the Wisconsin State Journal's Jason Galloway to the show to help us break down the Badgers' quarterbacks and safeties. Plus, 2020 walk-on commit Sean Timmis discusses the reasons why he decided to turn down 24 scholarship offers to play for UW. Here is the full rundown:Quarterbacks preview! Who fights for the reps in fall football; Jack Coan's spring and what both Graham Mertz and Chase Wolf need to show to take the reins of the offense away from the junior. Plus a way-too-early prediction as to who starts at South Florida on Aug. 30.Timmis stops by the show to talk about when he realized he would stay home and walk-on to Wisconsin, his Ivy League offers and his favorite Badgers walk-on.Safeties preview! How much will Wisconsin's defense miss D’Cota Dixon, what Eric Burrell and Scott Nelson need to show this fall camp and into the 2019 season, and how Collin Wilder and Reggie Pearson could figure into the mix for reps. Can true freshman Titus Toler make an impact at some level this season?

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Ep. 46: Jalen Johnson to Duke and Wisconsin's in-state basketball recruiting; fan mailbag!

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 20:48:19 -0000

A lot to get to in this nearly hour-long episode. Here's the rundown:

Commitment news, as five-star standout Jalen Johnson verbally pledges to Duke. We discuss reaction to the news, what's next for Wisconsin in that 2020 class, along with addressing in-state recruiting and the Badgers.More recruiting news, as 2020 WR Dyelan Miller commits to Arizona but Georgia product Len’neth Whitehead has Wisconsin in Top 7.Mailbag time! Jon and Jake answer more questions from the BadgerBlitz community.

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Ep. 45: Vitto Brown on forming "Kohl Blooded" for the 2019 TBT; 2020 OL Jack Nelson interview

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 04:26:00 -0000

A lot of content on this week's show, so let's just get to the rundown now!Recruiting news of the week! Breaking down the walk-on commitment of in-state OL Sean Timmis, more recruiting rumblings and some Badgers targets deciding to play college ball elsewhere.Vitto Brown joins the show to talk about Wisconsin's alumni team, "Kohl Blooded," that is in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) that starts in mid-July. He talks about forming the team, where the name came from and playing alongside both former Badgers teammates and older generations of UW standouts. 2020 OL commit Jack Nelson spoke with BadgerBlitz.com on Sunday night about a variety of topics, including takeaways from his official visit, camping at Wisconsin, expectations for his senior season at Stoughton and who he thinks will be next to commit for Wisconsin's 2020 class.Lastly, we answer your questions in one of two mailbag segments on the show!

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Ep. 44: EMERGENCY PODCAST! (The Malik Reed/Deacon Hill commitment episode)

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 22:06:37 -0000

Wow, we have been busy lately! Another EMERGENCY PODCAST this week talking about the verbal commitments of 2020 linebacker Malik Reed and 2021 quarterback Deacon Hill. Here's the rundown:Commitment No. 1 of the day: We break down Reed's decision to join Wisconsin and what it means to not just the inside linebacker position but the class and broader implications for Badger recruiting. Plus, where does the focus go now after hitting on three key linebackers?Commitment No. 2 of the day: How does the 2021 QB fit into the class? Is Jon surprised by the news of a quarterback committing so early in the process for this particular recruiting cycle, and just how many signal callers will apparently be in this group? Where and who do we feel Wisconsin is in good position for with other 2021 commits?

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Ep. 43: EMERGENCY PODCAST! (The Jordan Turner commitment episode)

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 23:44:58 -0000

Our first EMERGENCY PODCAST, FOLKS! Listen to a quick edition of the show where we break down and analyze the (at the moment) newest commit for Wisconsin's 2020 class, LB Jordan Turner. Also tune in to see what happens when a recruiting analyst and senior writer are trying to record a podcast while working on future content on the site--fun stuff!

Here's the rundown:JORDAN TURNER COMMITS! We break down his offers, ratings, projected position, along with what the commitment means to the 2020 class AND the inside linebacker position.

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Ep. 42: Wisconsin official visit weekend No. 3, summer camp No. 3 recaps; basketball offer news

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 02:38:38 -0000

Jon and Jake return with an early week episode on this Sunday evening talking Wisconsin Badgers official visitors, camp participants and some new offers going out! Here's the rundown:Official visit weekend No. 3 is in the books--who came to Madison, what stood out to those we spoke with, and what does that "Badger Signal" sent across Twitter on Saturday night mean?Football camp No. 3 took place on Friday at the Wisconsin facilities. Jon highlights who shined, who was offered, and more!We also break down two new 2021 basketball offers, a new 2020 walk-on football offer, and where Ethan Happ found an NBA Summer League home.

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Ep. 41: Wisconsin official visit weekend No. 3 preview

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 03:03:04 -0000

As we head into the weekend, Wisconsin hosts four more official visitors. Here's the run down:Official visitor weekend No. 3 will begin on Friday, and Jon and Jake discuss the nearly handful of uncommitted recruits who are coming to UW.Jon will be at Camp Randall Stadium on Friday for Wisconsin's third summer camp. What have been some common themes from the first two?

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Ep. 40: BASKETBALL COMMITMENT ALERT (Davis brothers edition); Wisconsin football official visit weekend No. 2 recap

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 03:16:00 -0000

Big basketball recruiting news and a ton of official visitors for the Wisconsin football program. Jon and Jake break it all down on Monday night. Here's the run down:Jonathan and Jordan Davis each verbally committed to Wisconsin on Saturday night. We look at each player and what they could bring to the next level, what this means for the 2020 class and the stigma of Wisconsin basketball recruitingBasketball team camp wrap-up. Jon attended Day 1 of the camp and gives us his takes on who stood out, what to take away from the past two weeks of camp, and if there are any other players on "Offer Watch."Wisconsin's second weekend of official visits took place on Saturday and Sunday. We discuss who did and did not come to Madison this past weekend, thoughts on the two uncommitted recruits in Cam Large and Parker Washington, and any other interesting bits of information from the 10 players.

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Ep. 39: Wisconsin official visit weekend No. 2 preview

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 02:58:03 -0000

We return one more time this week to look at who's coming to Madison this weekend for both the football and basketball programs. Here's the run down:Wisconsin football official visit weekend No. 2 will be underway on Friday! We list who's coming to town for both committed and uncommitted recruits, which visit could make the most impact and who may be the most likely to commit thereafter?Jon explains the difference between the team camp this weekend from the previous advanced camp, and which standout players will be taking part.

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Ep. 38: COMMITMENT ALERT! Badgers football, basketball camp reviews

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 02:42:00 -0000

Wow, a lot happened this past weekend regarding Wisconsin recruiting! Two commitments, seven official visitors and two more camps! Be sure to head to BadgerBlitz.com for more detailed features and analysis, but here is the breakdown of Monday's show:COMMIT ALERTS! 2020 LB Nick Herbig and 2021 RB Jackson Acker both announced their decisions to play at Wisconsin. We analyze how each pledge could impact their respective recruiting cycles and more.Official visit recaps--Who came to Madison, what Wisconsin did well this weekend and what stood out from some of the 2020 recruits' comments? Summer football camp No. 2 review--Besides Jackson Acker, who participated in Sunday's event and who shined?Wisconsin basketball advanced camp recap: The sessions brought forth two offers to 2021 recruits on Saturday. What that could mean for that recruiting cycle, along with others in attendance that popped out.

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Ep. 37: Wisconsin official visit SZN begins; Tanor Bortolini, Derrick Tindal interviews

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 03:10:20 -0000

Where to start?! Our second episode of the revamped podcast takes us from recruiting news on the courts of the Kohl Center to the Camp Randall Stadium field, along with past and future Badgers interviews! Let's break it all down:We kick off the show with news of the offer to three-star 2020 guard Jordan Davis and what it means to Wisconsin's class for that particular recruiting cycle.Kewaunee, Wis., offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini discusses his verbal commitment to the Badgers, his recruiting process that included offers from Iowa and Miami, and where the coaching staff projects him to play at the next level.Official visit SZN begins this weekend. Jon and Jake break down who all is coming to Madison, which players' visit could have the most impact in terms of their recruiting process, and more!Former Wisconsin CB Derrick Tindal is now an author! He drops by the show to talk about his new book, Taletrius Johnson: The Beginning of the End.

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Ep. 36: Wisconsin summer camp No. 1 recap; recruiting mailbag

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 03:20:14 -0000

Welcome to the REVAMPED BadgerBlitz.com podcast with Jon McNamara and Jake Kocorowski, bringing you all of your Wisconsin Badgers news from the recruiting trail, on the field and near the rim.

UW finished its first summer camp of the 2019 season on Saturday, and a new offer emerged after it. Here's the full breakdown of the show:Summer camp No. 1 recap: We discuss the format of the camps from what we saw on Saturday, compared to years' past; Division I, II and III programs scouting talent, along with former/current players in attendance.We highlight the big prep names who participated in the camp session and the top performers from what we saw.Wisconsin presented a new offer to 2020 DE Cade McDonald-what does it mean for the class heading into official visit SZN this week, and should we be on commit watch?Mailbag time! Jon and Jake answer your questions regarding Wisconsin recruiting in the month of June and the 2019 wide receivers.

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Ep. 35: Spring Intrigue

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 22:02:31 -0000

On this edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down Wisconsin's chances of landing Sam and Joey Hauser after the pair decided to transfer out of the Marquette basketball program. The guys also break down some top headlines from Wisconsin's spring football camp.

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Ep. 34: Embrace the Madness

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:19:22 -0000

On this episode of the show John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down Wisconsin's chances of winning their first game in the NCAA Tournament against No. 12-seed Oregon on Friday, along with their season outlook after making it back to the Big Dance following a disappointing 2017-18 season. The guys also preview some key positions to watch during Wisconsin's upcoming spring football season (other than quarterback).

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Ep. 33: Shake up at quarterback

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 01:09:54 -0000

On this episode of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast the guys break down what Alex Hornibrook's transfer means for Wisconsin as they head in to spring camp. They also talk about Wisconsin's chances of finishing the men's basketball season on a high note in the regular season and their prospects in the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments.

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Ep. 32: Badgers look to stay hot against Nebraska

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 23:41:08 -0000

On this episode of the BadgerBlitz.com podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down what the Badgers need to do to navigate through a tough stretch of Big Ten conference games. Jon McNamara also breaks down some recent recruiting news for both the UW men's basketball and football teams.

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Ep. 31: Badgers looking to break out of slump against Michigan

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 23:44:52 -0000

On this week's edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down what the Badgers could do to try and break out of their recent struggles on the hardwood. The guys also talk about a few UW football offseason notes and Jon McNamara previews Wisconsin's upcoming junior days.

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Ep. 30: Wrapping up Wisconsin's 2018 football season

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 12:15:01 -0000

On this week's episode John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down Wisconsin's win over Miami in the Pinstripe Bowl and talk about where the team goes from here as they look for more consistency in 2019. They also talk about the UW men's basketball team's upcoming switch to Big Ten play, and break down where they thing the Badgers will finish in the conference standings.

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Ep. 29: Breaking down Wisconsin's 2019 signing class

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 02:55:27 -0000

On this week's episode of the podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down Wisconsin's 2019 recruiting class on the eve of the early signing period.

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Ep. 28: Triple overtime thriller

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:39:09 -0000

On this week's episode the guys break down Wisconsin's triple overtime win over Purdue last weekend, and discuss whether the Badgers have a decision to make about Jack Coan's redshirt before wrapping up Wisconsin's first three games of the basketball season.

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Ep. 27: Breaking down Wisconsin's loss to Penn State

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 21:09:06 -0000

On this week's episode of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down Wisconsin's loss to Penn State. The guys also take a quick look at what to expect from the UW men's basketball team as they start their regular season, and run through a few more pieces of Wisconsin's 2019 recruiting class falling in to place.

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Ep. 26: Talkin' quarterbacks

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 23:57:59 -0000

It's a football-only version of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast this week, as John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down Wisconsin's upcoming road trip to Northwestern - and the late-breaking news that quarterback Alex Hornibrook might be unable to play against the Wildcats. The guys break down what they expect to see this weekend if the Badgers need to take the redshirt off of Jack Coan and play him in place of their usual starter.

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Ep. 25: Football moves on as basketball gears up

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 00:25:51 -0000

On this week's episode John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara discuss Wisconsin's loss to Michigan and how the Badgers will have to bounce back when they take on Illinois at Camp Randall Stadium. The guys also discuss the upcoming UW men's basketball season, and Jon McNamara breaks down a few upcoming recruiting visits.

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Ep. 24: Wisconsin facing big test in the Big House

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 01:02:56 -0000

On this week's edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down Wisconsin's win over Nebraska from last weekend, and discuss UW's upcoming game against Michigan in Ann Arbor. With the Badgers dealing with several injuries on defense, Wisconsin's offense will need to bring it's 'A' game to the Big House if they are going to upset the Wolverines.

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Ep. 23: Badgers back in action against Nebraska

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 03:12:13 -0000

On this week's edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down their toughts from Wisconsin's win over Iowa before their bye week, and discuss Nebraska's long-term outlook in the Big Ten West before making their predictions for Saturday's game between the Cornhuskers and the Badgers. Jon McNamara also previews a big recruiting weekend for the Badgers and breaks down a few recent offers in the 2020 recruiting class.

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Ep. 22: Badgers looking to bounce back against Iowa

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 01:32:01 -0000

On this week's edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down Wisconsin's upset loss to BYU - and discuss what the Badgers need to do to right the ship before their night game against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium. Jon McNamara also gives an update on Wisconsin's latest recruiting efforts.

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Ep. 21: Badgers facing bigger test in BYU

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 01:51:29 -0000

On this week's edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast, John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down what they saw during Wisconsin's win over New Mexico and talk about what the offense can do to fine-tune some elements as they take on BYU this weekend. They also discuss what the return of Danny Davis will bring to Wisconsin's offense, and make predictions for the BYU game. Jon McNamara also breaks down a big win on the recruiting trail for the Badgers in their 2020 recruiting class.

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Ep. 20: Recapping Wisconsin's 2018 Debut

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:46:01 -0000

On this week's edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down what they saw during Wisconsin's 34-3 win in their season opener against Western Kentucky. The guys also break down what the team's recent roster turnover could mean for UW's next recruiting class, and preview Wisconsin's upcoming game against New Mexico.

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Ep. 19: Breaking Down Wisconsin's Fall Camp

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 20:31:55 -0000

On this edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down the top story lines that have emerged during Wisconsin's fall camp.

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Ep. 18: Early takeaways from Wisconsin's spring camp

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:18:09 -0000

On this episode of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down the first few practices of Wisconsin's 2018 spring camp. The guys discuss what we've learned through four open practices, and what we could still find out when the Badgers resume camp in early April after their spring break.

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Ep. 17: Spring has sprung

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:50:50 -0000

On this episode of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down their early thoughts about Wisconsin's 2018 spring camp, touching on a few key position battles and young players to watch.

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Ep. 16: 2017 season recap - and a brief 2018 preview

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 23:43:50 -0000

On this special edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down Wisconsin's win over Miami in the Orange Bowl, and take a quick look ahead at who the Badgers have to replace before their 2018 season.

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Ep. 15: Early Signing Day Extravaganza

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 02:16:12 -0000

On this week's edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast, Jon McNamara and John Veldhuis break down all aspects of Wisconsin's 2018 recruiting class.

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Ep. 14: The most important game in Wisconsin's history?

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 02:13:24 -0000

On this week's edition of the podcast Jon McNamara and John Veldhuis spend the whole show talking about the Big Ten title game, and what Wisconsin has to do to beat Ohio State and secure their spot in the College Football Playoff.

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Ep. 13: New commitments and Wisconsin's trip to Minnesota

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:13:11 -0000

On this week's episode of the podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara discuss Wisconsin's back to back losses in the Hall of Fame Classic, two new commitments in the football team's 2019 recruiting class, and the Badgers' upcoming trip to Minnesota for their annual rivalry game.

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Ep. 12: What does UW hoops take away from their loss to Xavier? And will the Badgers stay undefeated in football?

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 23:01:51 -0000

This week's show features Jon McNamara and John Veldhuis breaking down Wisconsin's 80-70 loss to Xavier in men's basketball, before turning to a big recruiting weekend for UW football. The guys also discuss what they're expecting to see out of Wisconsin's football game against Michigan in their final game at Camp Randall this season.

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Ep. 11: What do the Badgers do without Quintez Cephus?

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 01:46:32 -0000

On this week's episode of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down what they think Wisconsin's offense will look like without wide receiver Quintez Cephus after his season-ending injury. Jon McNamara also previews his deep dive in to the future of Wisconsin men's basketball recruiting, and the duo break down what they expect to see when the Badgers take on Iowa this weekend.

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Ep. 10: Talking to myself

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 01:38:11 -0000

It's just John Veldhuis on this week's edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast, thanks to some earlier technical difficulties. John breaks down what he saw in Wisconsin's exhibition win over Northern Iowa on Wednesday night, and what he expects to see when the Badgers take on Indiana this weekend in Bloomington.

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Ep. 9: Depth comes in handy

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 01:47:48 -0000

On this week's edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast the gang breaks down Wisconsin's depth at running back and what it could mean for the position group in the future, in addition to making their predictions for Wisconsin's game against Illinois and recapping the men's basketball Red-White Scrimmage.

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Ep. 8: The Tyler Herro fallout

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 02:08:44 -0000

On this week's edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis and Jon McNamara break down where they think the men's basketball team can do to replace Tyler Herro after his decommitment from the Badgers. They also discuss what they saw in Wisconsin's game against Purdue, and make their predictions for UW's homecoming game against Maryland.

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Ep. 7: Can the Wisconsin Badgers run the table?

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 01:01:33 -0000

On this week's edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis, Jon McNamara and Jonathan Mills break down Wisconsin's remaining schedule and talk about their chances of running the table. They also break down Wisconsin's streak of recent success, even with losing two head coaches in a three-year period at one point. Jon McNamara also talks about Wisconsin's most recent men's basketball commitment, and the guys give their predictions for Wisconsin's upcoming game against Purdue.

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Ep. 6: Lincoln bound

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:23:40 -0000

On this week's edition of the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis, Jon McNamara and Jonathan Mills break down what Troy Fumagalli means for Wisconsin's offense, a recent commitment for UW's 2018 class, and make their predictions for Wisconsin's game against Nebraska.

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Ep. 5: Breaking down Big Ten play

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:31:19 -0000

This week on the BadgerBlitz.com Podcast John Veldhuis, Jon McNamara and Jonathan Mills break down what they expect to see out of the Badgers when they take on Northwestern this Saturday. Jon McNamara also previews the football and basketball recruits that are expected to be on campus for the Big Ten opener.

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Ep. 4: The bye week breakdown

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 01:56:35 -0000

With the Badgers on a bye this week, John Veldhuis, Jon McNamara and Jonathan Mills break down Wisconsin's win over BYU last weekend. Jon McNamara also runs through the new offers the UW coaching staff made in the 2019 recruiting class this week, and the gang discusses what they are confident, curious and concerned about as the Badgers move in to Big Ten play.

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Ep. 3: Heading out to Provo

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:23:48 -0000

John Veldhuis, Jon McNamara and Jonathan Mills break down what they saw during Wisconsin's win over FAU in week two, and discuss what they're expecting to see out of Wisconsin's upcoming game against BYU in Provo, Utah. Jon McNamara also breaks down Wisconsin's first commitment in the 2019 recruiting class, and reports back from seeing another top 2019 target in person.

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Ep. 2: Looking ahead to FAU

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 00:07:46 -0000

John Veldhuis, Jon McNamara and Jonathan Mills recap what they saw in Wisconsin's 59-10 win over Utah State in week one, and look ahead to the Badgers' upcoming matchup against Florida Atlantic. Jon McNamara also breaks down what he saw out of the first in-state player to receive a scholarship offer from the Badgers in their 2019 recruiting class.

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Previewing Wisconsin's 2017 football season

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 01:27:01 -0000

The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast is back for the 2017 Wisconsin football season, and John Veldhuis, Jon McNamara and Jonathan Mills break down what they saw in fall camp and what they expect to see out of the Badgers this season.

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