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Former Wisconsin Badgers Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler join Jim Rutledge to talk all things Badger and Packer football.
It's a new era as ESPN Madison officially welcomes in Barry Alvarez as a member of the team and rebrands the show to The Great Dane Huddle with Barry Alvarez! Don't worry, you still get the same great content from the entire crew as Jesse steps in for a sick Alex Gravatt and Rose Bowl champions Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler lend their informed perspectives as well! The guys give their blueprints on how to beat #1 Oregon, who's coming to town this weekend, and how to fix Braedyn Locke's issues at QB before reacting to Ben Brust being impatient with Wisconsin's progress thus far... They wrap up giving their opinions on what success looks like for the Badgers this year and what's most important for the program.
Barry and the Boys are back, and struggling with the Badgers abysmal 42-10 loss at Iowa last Saturday. Coach Alvarez explains how rivalry games are different and how frustrating it was for him to watch before focusing on the positives of Luke Fickell and his staff. Tarek laments the Badgers defense's lack of talent and fundamentals. Derek believes Wisconsin will be able to hang with and potentially beat Oregon in a couple of weeks. And as always Alex G has all the questions while guiding the conversation! It's another great episode after another terrible loss, you won't want to miss it.
It was a disappointing homecoming for the Badgers to say the least as they fell to the #3 Penn State Nittany Lions 28-13 under the lights at Camp Randall Stadium. Thankfully, Barry Alvarez and Tarek Saleh are here to lend some perspective. Derek Engler and Alex Gravatt are on-assignment so Jesse Nelson is in to lead the conversation as the two UW-Athletic Hall of Famers give their thoughts on the game, look ahead to Iowa, and provide some insight in to the Badgers facilities that may not have been public knowledge until now... Tune in to find out!
It's a new week and the Badgers are on a win streak! The guys briefly react to Wisconsin's 23-3 win over Northwestern before turning the page to #3 Penn State. Barry believes that the Badgers can compete with anybody in the country and that the fans have to be involved. Former athletic trainer for the '94 Rose Bowl team Dave Nissenbaum joins the show as well to give some insight into what it's like trying to drive Barry's Cadillac... You won't want to miss another great week of the Great Dane Huddle!
The boys are back and ready to break down the Badgers dominant 42-7 drubbing of Rutgers! Barry isn't quite sure the Badgers are back yet, Derek was texting with Phil Longo this week, and everyone hates playing at Northwestern. Tune in for another great episode of the Great Dane Huddle!
It's a great day to be on the Great Dane Huddle! G, Tarek, Derek, & Barry breakdown the Badgers thorough 52-6 thumping of Purdue at Camp Randall. They give all their thoughts on Wisconsin's masterclass, from how they wish they could've had Braedyn Locke back in the day to Barry's theory that Atticus Bertrams is causing muffed punts from the way he kicks. Plenty of insight you can only find on the Great Dane Huddle!
The guys are back and they aren't too happy... G, Tarek, Derek, & Barry breakdown the Badgers brutal 38-21 collapse at the Coliseum. They have takes on everything from the 4th and 1, to what would have happened if Barry was coaching, to the status of the coordinators. If you miss the "good ole days" of Wisconsin football you won't want to miss this episode!
The boys are back for another week of the Great Dane Huddle! After opening with a riveting discussion on brats, G, Tarek, Derek, and Barry ponder how the Badgers match up with USC this weekend after their bye. Some highlights from the show include Barry explaining why NFL scouts love Badgers, how Wisconsin is preparing Locke, and a story on Oregon pumping in crowd noise.
Barry is back! He joins Rose Bowl champions Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler along with host Alex Gravatt to discuss the state of Wisconsin football after a brutal 42-10 loss to Alabama. Tune in for stories and insight you can't find anywhere else!
The Badgers have defeated South Dakota and now it's time to get ready for Alabama! Former AD and legend Barry Alvarez joins G, Tarek, and Derek to recap Wisconsin's 27-13 win over the Coyotes, preview the Crimson Tide, and of course tell copious amounts of stories. Barry explains how him and Bret Bielema created the "hand W" signal, the origins of the "motion W", and much more from his coaching days. They wrap up the show with predictions for how the Badgers will fare this Saturday.
The first Badgers football game has come and gone and the guys are here to react. Tarek joins G & Derek from his daughter's volleyball game in Illinois for the first segment with his immediate reactions from Friday's game. Derek discusses what he'd like to see from Wisconsin against South Dakota and why he believes everything will be just fine. A brief Packers preview wraps up the show.
The Wisconsin Badgers play football this week! G, Derek, and former Badgers OL Bill Nagy discuss what they're looking for from the Badgers to start the season, what would qualify as a "successful" performance against Western Michigan, which game is a "must win" for Wisconsin, and much more!
G is back and this time joined by notorious Bears fan Pablo Iglesias! They discuss which Packers WR they'd most like to have on their fantasy football team before they ponder the question: Do you want the Packers/Bears rivalry to be close again?
It's a new era for the Great Dane Huddle as Alex Gravatt moves to the host's chair to talk all things Wisconsin football with Rose Bowl champions Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler. It's a special show as today the gang is joined by none other than The Don, Barry Alvarez for the entire hour! They go into everything from the Badgers O-Line to how the former Pac-12 members will adjust to the Big Ten. You won't want to miss this!
Jesse Nelson is joined by former Wisconsin volleyball coach and current Wisconsin volleyball color commentator Pete Waite! They discuss all things Badgers volleyball in preparation for the season and pose the question: Which Wisconsin sports team is closest to winning a championship?
Jesse Nelson and Alex G react to the Badgers QB controversy! We hear from the players about the Wisconsin difference, and what makes the best Summer Olympic sports?
Everyone is traveling, but manages to make it back in one piece for the Great Dane Huddle, and Jess Nelson thinks the Bears are a safer bet against their projected win total than the Packers. Lunacy. G is on one, and Pablo Iglesias is an actual Bears fan and agrees with Jesse.
The Crew is sitting in a great sport, but would it be a failure to miss the NLDS this season? Jesse Nelson doesn't believe it would be. Special guest Mike "Jocko" Jacques and our fans believe it would be!
Badgers football players met with the Media after "Squatfest" to talk about how Wisconsin has been doing, and where their priorities are might surprise you. It certainly surprised Jesse Nelson, but the Voice of Wisconsin Volleyball John Arias!
Jesse Nelson holding it down at the east side Great Dane! Is it un-American to root for the Canadian Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup? Jordan Love is a top 3-4 talent in the NFL, and of course Gmail!
Devyn Robinson joins Jesse Nelson as we inch closer to the Wisconsin Volleyball season! Devyn thinks this team is going to be hard to stop, and while Nebraska and Texas are huge games, she loves shutting down the Penn State crowd.
Former Badger and Madison Radical Marquis Mason joins Jesse Nelson, and Producer Alex G (current radical ultimate frisbee player) couldn't be more excited! Mason breaks down the most exciting home Badger games, and gives his reason that football players make better basketball players than the other way around!
Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler reunite during the offseason with Jesse Nelson to celebrate Tarek Saleh's induction to the UW Athletic Hall of Fame! The Badgers' All-Time leader in sacks talks about his experience as a player and what players need to watch out for in the age of NIL.
Molly Brown makes her Great Dane Huddle debut to discuss which teams are the greatest villain to Wisconsin sports. Craig Counsell and the Cubs take center stage as Molly and Jesse don't quite see eye to eye on the subject. Riley takes over G's Gmail and forwards Killian in Camden's hard hitting questions to the hosts. Turns out Jesse is an expert at pieing people in the face?
Colin Russo returns from his hiatus ready to fight anyone for anything. Graduation: Dumb. Ceremony: Too Long. Pro Eating: Gross. Cruises: Ridiculous.Jesse's Around for the ride to react to what De'Vondre Campbell is saying about his new home with the 49ers.
How the hell are we talking about Fantasy Football already? Jesse Nelson thinks it's way too early for any of it, G disagrees, but "the Dean" Dennis Semrau breaks the tie. Gmail, and some Packers and Brewers talk!
Jesse Nelson is joined by a special Wisconsin voice to talk all things Badgers and all things... volleyball? G has a lot going on in this one.
Our resident college student Collin Russo regales us with tales of Mifflin, the NFL Draft, and an abridged version of Gmail. Who won the draft and Adam Mertz has an idea of who will pop from the Badgers as a rookie in the NFL!
Alex Strouf and Jesse Nelson live from the Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company in Fitchburg as Alex Strouf says farewell to the program.
G is getting after Strouf and Colin who are just hanging out at the Great Dane. Despite the Troubles Colin says the Bucks are one of only two real contenders in the East. But when will they play the other?
The Guys think the eclipse is pretty lame, but who is going to win the Natty? Caitlin Clark, the best player couldn't beat the best team, but will Zach Edey have the key to victory over Uconn?
Collin Russo thinks the Women's bracket is better than the men, he made the news on spring break, and he hates a planet? Alex Strouf and G take Part in Colin's Show.
Alex Strouf and Colin Russo get into everything NCAA Tournament, including breaking down the 5-seed Badgers first-round matchup versus 12-seed James Madison University. Colin also shares a conspiracy theory about McNeese State's non-conference schedule. Strouf pulls in producer Ryan Wollersheim, and the gives rapid fire takes on likeliest double-digit seed to make a cinderella run, best 2-seed, and conference with the most to prove in the tourney. The show wraps up G-Mail, as Ryan reads a haphazard email from Bob the Third in Tokyo who thinks that Caleb Williams should pull and Eli Manning and threaten not to play for the Bears if they draft him with the No. 1 overall pick.
Debuting a new season, Alex Strouf is joined by Colin Russo to break down the insanity that was the first day of Legal tampering! The Packers are expected to sign Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney, but so long for Aaron Jones! What does this mean for next year?
Rose Bowl Champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh join Strouf one last time to discuss the Super Bowl and Patrick Mahomes greatness. The word goat might get thrown around, but we're not being hyperbolic. Tarek Might not get that word, Valentines day lands on a hump day, and gmail is all fake? You're going to want to hear this!
Alex Strouf joins Rose Bowl Champions Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler to prep you for the Super Bowl, Mike Vrabel will help the Badgers, and Gmail gets wild as the guys are together for the last time all until next football season!
The Guys get off to a ruckus start, but Jim Hafley could be exactly what the Packers need. How does this hire impact the team moving forward? Could depend if he's got the Irish in him!
Alex Strouf is joined by former Badgers and NFLers after the PAckers lose in the divisional round of the playoffs, but looking forward what do the Packers do at DC, and what could Jim Leonhard to the Packers or to Michigan?
Rose Bowl Champions Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler join Alex Strouf to prep for the Packers 49ers divisional round of the NFL Playoffs. Breaking news from the Badgers coaching staff worries Derek about the future of college ball, and Tarek is on one.
Alex Strouf is joined by former Badgers and NFL players, Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler as they look ahead to the Packers heading to Dallas to take on the Cowboys in the Wildcard round. They also react to the College Football National Championship. Plus with regular producer G out, Gmail becomes Vmail and the guys react to some voicemails.
Alex Strouf, Tarek Saleh, and Derek Engler get together after the Reliaquest Bowl to break down the 35-31 loss to LSU, what it means for the team moving forward, and how the Big 10 will look next year. We play G-mail, the guys bail on Strouf, and will this be the end of the road for the Packers?
Rose Bowl Champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh join Alex Strouf on the Great Dane Huddle react to the Badgers 35-31 loss to LSU in the Reliaquest Bowl and what is the future of bowl games with the 12-game CFB Playoffs
Jesse Nelson and Chris Orr are in for Alex Strouf and Derek Engler alongside Rose Bowl champion Tarek Saleh to get us ready for the Realiquest Bowl and this Badgers off season!
Alex Strouf Celebrating his Birthday and Tarek is nowhere to be found? AND he talks smack on G-mail. Derek is around to pick up the pieces of the guys AND break it all down as the Packers are running wild!
Strouf is Joined by Badgers' all time leader in sacks, Rose Bowl Champion, and NFLer Tarek Saleh to break down the end of the Badgers season as they take back the Axe! Alex G and Tarek are back from touring the world. Strouf Does NOT know what Stonehenge is.
Alex Strouf and former NFL lineman and Badger, Derek Engler breakdown the Badgers comeback win against Nebraska and look ahead to Wisconsin's battle with Minnesota for the Axe. Plus they play a Thanksgiving themed edition of vMail.
Alex Strouf, former NFL and Badgers players Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh breakdown the weak performance from the Wisconsin Badgers following the 24-10 lose to Northwestern at home. They also play VMail while Alex G is out and Hunter Vaughn is in.
The Badgers really let the guys down. Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh weren't able to enjoy their resort spa, Strouf was let down to, but it's someone's birthday and SO LONG GMAIL?!?
Alex Strouf is joined by utter Chaos - 4 badgers! Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh return to the Great Dane Huddle alongside Chris Orr and Brad Nortman! What can we expect from the Badgers this season from the foremost experts! Hear what the guys are exiting for this season in the big 10.
Jordan love raises expectations this season, Jonathan Taylor is looking for a trade, and who has more time to get settled: Jordan Love or Luke Fickel? One of our regular three hosts is late AND has a matching set of PJ's with his significant other. Who is it? and who doesn't have a voice?
Alex Strouf is Joined by former Badgers Chris Orr and Brad Nortman. The Badgers are ranked at 19 to start the season. IS that too high to start? Are they being set up for Failure or will the maintain that spot for the year? Jordan Love get's his shot in the preseason, and Chris still thinks he could take a wolf.
Alex Strouf and former Badgers Chris Orr and Brad Nortman break down the preseason expectations of Jordan Love and the NEW BIG 18! CHRIS ORR LEARNS SOMETHING NEW TO END THE SHOW
Alex Strouf and Chris Orr are investing in Jordan Love's practice success, the Zoo that was Media Days and what to make of the Jonathan Taylor situation. We're also eating aliens, fighting boars, and surviving in the wilderness on this episode of the Great Dane Huddle!
Alex Strouf and Colin Russo take the show on the road for a special edition of the Great Dane Huddle recorded live from Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. The duo talks with a number of guests and reacts to more the Badgers football at media days held inside of Lucas Oil Stadium. Hour 1 includes a sit down with Packers legend and former University of Nebraska running back Ahman Green. Alex and Colin then review their expectations surrounding the Badgers' schedule in 2023 before getting into a loaded second hour, featuring interviews with Badgers linebacker Maema Njongmeta and running back Brealon Allen as well as reaction to the press conference from new head coach Luke Fickell.
Alex Strouf and Colin Russo roll on from Big Ten Media Days recorded live from Indianapolis. Hour 2 includes an interview with Badgers linebacker Maema Njongmeta, a reaction to head coach Luke Fickell's press conference from the podium in Lucas Oil Stadium, and a final interview with running back Braelon Allen.
Former Badgers Chris Orr and Brad Nortman are joined by Colin Russo to talk about the state of the running back position. How do running backs continue to make money in a fair way for what they bring to the field? Also Gmail. How many fingers is the optimal number of fingers?
What is going on with the Badgers in-state recruiting? Chris isn't worried, but Strouf doesn't love it! the Packers are in a big year of change, and the crab rangoonies? Alex Strouf is joined by former Badgers Brad Nortman and Chris Orr to break it all down for you!
Chris Orr returns from the USFL season with the Jersey Generals to talk about his DPOY Chances, the Hall of Fame, and his new baby! pump the breaks on Jordan Love, Gmail, and Strouf's smoke dilemma.
Jesse Nelson and Brad Nortman sit atop their Great Dane kingdom? Jordan love isn't the Bears daddy (yet), who cares about rated recruits, Gmail, and the text of the year? All that and so much more on the great dane huddle.
Barry Alvarez joins the show to talk about this year! Derek Engler rejoins the program with Alex Strouf and Brad Nortman tell us what it take to be a Badger, and how we as fans need to manage expectations, but will the Badgers live up to the hype?
Alex Strouf and Brad Nortman are together again to talk about the Badgers offseason and the excitement around the official visit day! Will all of the commits stay true to the Badgers? They break down the D-Bakh Debacle, play some gmail, and admit that the Packers are rebuilding.
"this is the sign of a really healthy team." Brad Nortman and Jesse Nelson talk about what makes build a strong team. we wrap up with will Jordan Love be easier to Mesh with for these young pass catcher, Gmail, and Jesse's pathetic. Find out why on this episode of the Great Dane Huddle!
Brad Nortman joins Alex Strouf to give a former player's perspective on the new possibility of any NFL game being flexed to Thursday night. We also discuss the NFL Draft being in Green Bay for 2025 and enjoy a special in-person edition of G-Mail, which includes the age-old question, do we see color differently?
Brad Nortman is back from his hiatus, and he Joins Alex Strouf to talk about what is likely the end of Mason Crosby's stint as a Packer. We talk about party cities, field some emails from Gmail, and how much would it cost you to change your travel plans?
Alex Strouf is joined by Adam Mertz as we talk about the Badgers football program, and is it possible or even likely that the Badgers win more games than the Packers? There were always whispers of Rodgers greatness as he rode the bench. There haven't been many about Love. Are you worried? We wrap up with Gmail, and hiking? Check it out to find out!
Alex Strouf and Brad Nortman react to the Packers not extending Jordan Loves 5th year option as well as the Packers draft.
Alex Strouf reacts to Aaron Rodgers finally being traded to the Jets. He is also joined by Aaron's former teammate, Bryan Bulaga.
Alex Strouf continues to react to Aaron Rodgers being traded to the New York Jets. Packers reporter Jason Wilde also joins to give his perspective.
Strouf and Brad get you ready for what to watch during "The Launch" as the Badgers unveil their new offense! How can the Bucks do with or without Giannis as he's banged up? What role will DPOY finalist Brooke Lopez fill in his potential absence, and we play a little Gmail!
Alex Strouf and Brad Nortman are joined by Forward Madison Head Coach Matt Glaeser to prepare us for the season, Alex and Brad break down where the true leverage lies in the Packers and Jets trade, we go through a particularly wild Gmail, and wrap it up with a little Wisconsin sports potpourri!
Alex Strouf and Brad Nortman hold it down at the Downtown Dane as we get ready for the Men's National Championship! Did LSU go too far chirping Caitlin Clark? Gmail talking about Swards vs Spears? All this and WAY more, but surprisingly NO RODGERS!
Alex Strouf and Brad Nortman break down all the news coming out of the NFL's owners meeting, including Brian Gutekunst saying Aaron Rodgers was unreachable? We wrap up with more questions from our wildest fans through Gmail, and a little NIT Badgers excitement
Jesse Nelson and Brad Nortman break down the exciting weekend! Badgers are still fighting for an NIT championship, Marquette falls short, and a new conspiracy theory about Aaron Rodgers? We wrap up with GMail and we preview the Spring football season!
Alex Strouf and Brad Nortman react to Aaron Rodgers announcing that he intends to play for the New York Jets next year.
Hour 2 of Alex Strouf and Brad Nortman reacting to Aaron Rodgers announcing that he intends to play for the New York Jets next year.
Alex Strouf and Brad Nortman break down all the drama from the weekend on an extended edition of the Great Dane Huddle! The Badgers miss the tournament, Rodgers is still a Packer (technically), and we LOVE March! We wrap up with Gmail and Brad time as an NFL punter.
Former NFL and Badger punter Brad Nortman and Jesse Nelson from Wilde and Tausch discuss whether Jordan Love can be a fresh coat of pain, or a new, bad carpet. Brad is a Badger Homer (who would've guessed) and running it back with G-mail!
Alex Strouf is joined by Brad Nortman and Chris Orr before Chris goes back to the USLF! Strouf thinks having Rodgers and Love is a win/win situation for the Packers, but Chris thinks otherwise. We break down the guys combine analysis, and revisit Gmail! Aliens?
It's the offseason, and that means Tarek and Derek are onto their vacation! Alex Strouf is joined by Former Badgers Brad Nortman and Chris Orr to talk about the offseason and expectations for the Badgers. Brad is a romantic, and you've got mail!
For the last time of this season, Alex Strouf, and Rose Bowl champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh get together at the Great Dane to break down the Super Bowl, all of the Rodgers Drama, and what expect in the offseason. We wrap up with the big questions: how long will Fickell stay?
Alex Strouf joins Rose Bowl Champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh to prepare you for the Super Bowl by talking about swingers, marketing, and the "Werewolves" rushing after Jalen Hurts. Will Hurts be the silver bullet, or is Patrick Mahomes on track to win his second?
Alex Strouf is joined by special guests Brad Nortman and Chris Orr to talk Championship Week, the Super Bowl and the potential Breakup between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.
Alex Strouf is joined by Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh to talk about the division round of the playoffs, a potential new badger, and the "shiny mystery box that is Jordan Love."
Alex Strouf, Tarek Saleh, and Derek Engler are hangin' out at The Great Dane in Fitchburg discussing the Super Wildcard Weekend!
Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler join Alex Strouf live from the Great Dane following the Packers' seasond-ending loss to the Lions. They discuss what Green Bay needs to improve following their 8-9 season and predict the future of roster and coaching staff. Then, the Badger alums talk about Luke Fickell's recent recruiting exploits as well as the expectations for the program heading into the new head coach's first season at UW.
Wisconsin College Gameday's Brad Nortman fills in for Derek Engler alongside Rose Bowl Champion Tarek Saleh and Alex Strouf to talk about the Badgers suddenly "getting all the girls," but is it too much too fast? And the Packers have a chance! What are they doing right?
Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler join Jesse Nelson live from the Great Dane as they get ready for the Badger Guaranteed Rate Bowl and discuss who should start a QB for the Badgers.
Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler join Jesse Nelson live from the Great Dane as they remember playing in the Copper Bowl and they get ready for the Badger Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
Alex Strouf is joined by Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh to break down the transfer portal, who's really good in the NFL, and Strouf's Love life? These guys are asking the real questions on the Great Dane Huddle Driven by Metro Kia!
Alex Strouf is joined by Rose Bowl Champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh as they break down the big week in Wisconsin Football! The Packers lost, Jordan Love saw the field, the Badgers lost the Axe, and most importantly, Luke Fickell is named the 31st head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football team!
Alex Strouf, Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler live from The Great Dane Pub and Brewery in Fitchburg, breaking down The Green Bay Packers, Jim Leonhard, Rihanna and more!
Alex Strouf, Derek Engler, and Tarek Saleh remember a Badger legend, break down a tough Badgers loss, and what to expect from Jim Leonhard as a head coach moving forward. Do the Packers have a chance to make the playoffs? Tune in to find out!
Alex Strouf is joined by Former Badger Derek Engler and Birthday Boy Tarek Saleh to break down the badgers win over Maryland, what to expect moving forward, and whether or not Matt Lafleur has what it takes.
Alex Strouf is joined by badger legends Derek Engler and Tarek Salah to break down a a month of straight losses for the Packers, The state of the NFL as a whole, A little Halloween talk, and Wrap it all up with Jim Leonhard's chances of landing the Badgers Head Coaching spot
Chaos reigns as Alex Strouf, Derek Engler, and Tarek Saleh talk about meeting Strouf's mom, homecoming success for the Badgers, Taker's big head, and a terrible Packers team.
Live from The Great Dane, Alex Strouf, Derek Engler and Tarek Salah break down vacations, Packers miscues, and Wisconsin Badger Football Issues.
Alex Strouf joins Rose Bowl Champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh as they break down the news that Paul Chryst is fired. Special two hour edition!
No Derek Engler or Tarek Salah today as Jesse Nelson From Wilde and Tausch joins Alex Strouf to break down Wisconsin's ugly loss to Ohio State, The Packers gritty victory in the battle of the Bays, and Rihanna is the Super Bowl Half time performer!
Barry Alverez joins Alex Strouf, Derek Engler, and Tarek Saleh to break down a successful weekend of football for Badgers football, the state of the NCAA, and how to beat Ohio State. You won't want to miss this Huddle!
Alex Struof is joined by Rose Bowl Champions Derek Engler and Tarek Salah to break down an abysmal week one for the Packers and a tough week 2 loss by the Badgers. Tune in to hear how the Wisconsin football teams can fix it!
Alex Strouf and Badgers legend Derek Engler breakdown Graham Mertz week 1 performance against Illinois State and what the Badgers need to do to get ready for their week 4 road game at Ohio State.
Alex Strouf, Tarek Saleh, and Derek Engler are live from The Great Dane in Fitchburg. Discussing the Badgers opening week as they host Illinois State on Saturday. A little Packers chatter. Tarek's stuffing his face during the end of the show.
Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler join Alex Strouf to discuss if the Packers will have the 2nd best defense in the NFL next season. They also debate how big an impact Rashan Gary can have this year.
Jim, Derek, and Tarek together one final time as they break down the Super Bowl, Rodgers future, and Fat Jack Joins the show to prepare you for next year! You won't want to miss the finale of Thursday Night Drive!
One of the last shows of the year, and the guys are all here! Jim roots for his co-host to be Matt Hamilton, but isn't a huge USA Olympics fan otherwise, Tarek is a homer. Where do you fall? FAt Jack joins to talk prop bets, and the guys preview the Super Bowl! Is the veteran presence of the Rams enough, or will the young stars of the Bengals get it done?
The guys are together for one of the last times this season as they break down the new Badgers on the block, Head coaching changes and how old is too old on this packed episode of Thursday night drive!
Derek is out, so Badger insider Adam Mertz joins Jim and Tarek to break down the Packers loss to the 49ers, and prepare us for the offseason. The Badgers need more from their young QB, and we bring it back to the Packers young QB. Can Love be enough if Rodgers is headed to Denver? All this and much more on this episode of Thursday Night Drive!
Jim, Tarek, and Derek are live from Daly's in Sun Prairie. Montee Ball joins the show (15:15). NFL Playoffs talk, and a long conversation on the state of Badgers football.
The regular season is over, an the Packers have clinched the top seed, so Jim, Tarek, and Derek take a moment for Jim to mourn the annual loss of his Bears front office. Jim thinks the Packers defense is a liability, and Derek doesn't think the 49ers stand a chance against the Cowboys. All of that and more on this episode of Thursday Night Drive.
Jim's Off so Jesse Nelson from Wilde and Tausch fills in with the Guys! They break down Joe Rudolph leaving, John Madden Passing, and are the Packers Tough Enough this year? Tarek never made the playoffs, and Derek made it off the bench for a few quarters. C sections, Derek's nipples, and G-man's a Gen Zer. Enjoy this VERY busy episode!
Jim and Tarek break down who the real contenders are coming out of the AFC, the difference in the Packers this year, the Badgers Volleyball team winning the National Championship, and ask the question "Do the Badgers have enough depth?"
Jim and Derek dig into the Badgers struggles this season and the Urban Meyer problem in Jacksonville. Alex Strouf from The Jump Around joins for a segment, and Fat Jack Warns you about this week in betting, and former Jets head coach Rex Ryan has an opinion on Rodgers' toes? All that and more on this week's edition of Thursday Night Drive!
Jim, Derek, and Tarek are all together (for most of the show) to break down the Packers-Bears lopsided rivalry, what could've been with this Badgers defense, and who would you rather have a beer with - Aaron Rodgers or Jay Cutler? We wrap it up with Throw Back Thursday from The Jump Around as John Clay joined the show!
Jim, Derek, and Tarek break down the Packers 36-28 win over the Rams, and Jim isn't sold that this defense is any better than last year's Everyone agrees the Pack can win the Super Bowl, but they aren't sure if they will. After the Badgers lost to the Gophers this weekend, it might be time for the organization to take a look at itself and restructure the front office. All that and more on this episode of Metro Kia's Thursday Night Drive!
Thursday night drive on a Monday! Montee Ball Joins Jim as they enjoy some Big Butter BBQ and talk about what to expect from the badgers moving forward, and Wisconsin's edge in recruiting offensive linemen. They also break down how good this Packers defense is, and whether it will be enough for the Packers to win a playoff game. SPOILER: Rodgers has to do better.
The guys get after the producers who don't know ODB or the Wu-Tang Clan! Derek calls in to help evaluate how we should feel about the Packers in now that Rodgers has had Covid and lied to the press about it, Fat Jack joins, and the guys break down the OBJ situation and whether or not the Packers could beat the Rams.
Rodgers didn't get the vaccine, and he put his team in Jeopardy! of losing two games. The gang's all together again, and they talking about how Jordan Love will do in his place, the Badgers fierce defense, and Jim's not a meathead! All this and Tarek's birthday! You're not going to want to miss this one!
With Tarek out, former Badger Monte Ball fills in to join the guys as they prepare for the Packers/Cardinals game. Tarek has FOMO and calls into the show, the the guys talk about how important this offseason could be for the badgers. It's a condensed episode, but the guys get through it all before kickoff!
The Guys are all back together and everyone is celebrating a Packers victory... Well, almost everyone. Jim says he feels like a whipped dog, The guys try to figure out what they can and can't say on radio, and the Badgers aren't looking too hot. We break down all that and much more!
Musical Chairs continues as Jesse Nelson fills in for Jim who's out on assignment. Tarek and Derek are back as they look forward to the Packers taking on the Bears. The guys talk about big threes in the NFL, Jalen Berger, Fireball, and make fun of Jim for missing.
Jim and Derek are together - Tarek Calls in, and as the guys are enjoying dinner provided by The Nitty Gritty as it celebrates it's 53rd birthday recently, they realize, they have a few years on the Gritty. Jim and Derek break down the Badgers' woes and the look at potential contenders in the NFC! Tune in to hear it all on another big episode of Thursday Night Drive.
Jim and Derek are joined by Montee Ball in their favorite restaurant to enjoy happy hour! The break down the Badgers and the Packers, and Derek struggles to get some quality time with his shrimp. Fat Jack joins the crew, and we wrap it up by bashing the Bears!