The Red Zone - A Badgers football podcast: Recent Episodes
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew gives against-the-spread picks and betting analysis for each game in Week 6 in the Big Ten.
BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell’s comments Monday regarding his running backs, the Purdue matchup and more.
BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down Week 5 in the Big Ten and give their against-the-spread picks, including Wisconsin (+15.5) at USC.
Colten went 9-3 last week and is 29-20 on the year, while Jim posted a 7-5 record last week and is 21-28 on the year.
BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down both sides of the ball when Luke Fickell and his University of Wisconsin football team head out west to face Big Ten newcomer USC.
Here's our breakdown:
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[3:04] Wisconsin's offense vs. USC's defense. Can the Badgers use the rushing attack to slow the game's pace down, or do you speed it up using tempo (the latter being something Fickell believes quarterback Braedyn Locke could do within Phil Longo's scheme?). Is there a happy medium or balance to do both?
- [16:44] A particular matchup to watch between Wisconsin tackles Jack Nelson and Riley Mahlman against USC linebacker Eric Gentry.
- [19:14] Wisconsin's defense vs. USC's offense. How can the Badgers disrupt Trojans quarterback Miller Moss? Where will the pressure have to come from?
- [27:40] One All-American returner Wisconsin will have to contain this week as well.
BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin discuss fans’ frustrations with Wisconsin football, then give their against-the-spread picks for the Big Ten’s Week 4 slate.
Colten went 6-4 last week and moved to 20-17 on the year, while Jim went 4-6 and sits at 14-23 for the season.
BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss a wild week for the Badgers, on the field and off. Topics include how the offense changes under QB Braedyn Locke, if freshman QB Mabrey Mettauer should play, and how the defense needs to improve.
BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give their against-the-spread picks for Week 3 in the Big Ten. Can the Badgers cover +16 against Alabama? The guys discuss that and more.
BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski take a look ahead at what Wisconsin football will need to contain on both sides of the ball, especially on offense with quarterback Jalen Milroe, when it hosts Alabama on Saturday inside Camp Randall Stadium.
BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give you their against-the-spread picks for Week 2 in the Big Ten Conference. They break down the marquee matchup between Texas (-7.5) and Michigan, examine if Iowa’s for real, and what to expect from Wisconsin (-12) as it hosts South Dakota.
Colten went 8-6 in Week 1 while Jim started off 6-8.
BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down the Badgers’ lackluster opener against Western Michigan, what to expect against South Dakota and more.
BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give their against-the-spread picks for the debut week of the expanded Big Ten Conference. Jim won last season’s contest going exactly .500 at 46-46-4, while Colten went 43-49-4.
They talk about if anyone should believe in Penn State QB Drew Allar, the new-look Indiana Hoosiers, Ohio State and Oregon’s ridiculous spreads and more.
BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski talk about what to expect from Wisconsin’s opener against Western Michigan and give some statistical predictions for the season.
BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the big themes they took away from training camp, Colten’s profile on QB Tyler Van Dyke and more.
BadgerExtra football reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski are tired from the near-daily travel to and from Platteville for the last two weeks to watch University of Wisconsin football practices, but they're back to recap what took place inside Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium and answer fans' questions.
Here's the breakdown of this week's podcast:
- [0:58] Our general thoughts on Platteville and what we experienced and saw while covering the team.
- [3:58] More quarterback competiton chatter regarding Miami transfer Tyler Van Dyke and redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke.
- [13:32] Mother Nature wasn't the only one bringing the heat in Platteville, as Mike Tressel and the Wisconsin defense turned up pressure on the offense.
- [22:27] We begin answering fans' questions regarding personnel uses and if they'll come to fruition, offensive line depth, and a potential underdog mentality for Wisconsin
BadgerExtra football reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski recap some of the biggest topics from the first week of Wisconsin football preseason camp currently taking place at UW-Platteville. In fact, they recorded inside the press box of Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium on Saturday!
Here are the topics we discussed on the show:
- [1:46] It's been hot in Platteville, folks
- [2:41] Talking Wisconsin quarterbacks and the competition between Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke
- [8:17] The defense and the improved ability to bring pressure into the backfield
- [9:47] Two first-year freshmen in particular who have turned heads during the first week in running back Darrion Dupree and outside linebacker Thomas Heiberger
- [15:08] We spend the rest of the episode answering fans' questions ranging from who's in position to be the third wide receiver and how Wisconsin is using redshirt freshman Trech Kekahuna to the athleticism and scheme of the 2024 defense.
BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down the Badgers’ work on the recruiting trail this summer and what to watch for at Big Ten Media Days.
BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss Wisconsin’s transfer portal departures and the ongoing quarterback battle they see at Badgers spring practices.
BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down things they've seen at Wisconsin football's spring practices that inspire some confidence for this fall, as well as areas of concern for the Badgers.
BadgerExtra football reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down three questions they each have about the University of Wisconsin football team as they begin spring practices later this week.
BadgerExtra reporter Todd D. Milewski talks Wisconsin men's and women's hockey on this episode, starting with discussion of why the games between the Badgers and Michigan State that will decide the Big Ten championship this weekend aren't on linear TV. Wisconsin defenseman Anthony Kehrer joins the show to talk about what's ahead for the team. And Badgers women's hockey forward Casey O'Brien looks back at a key series against No. 1 Ohio State to close the regular season and looks ahead at the start of the playoffs against St. Thomas.
BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Michael McCleary discuss the tough stretch for the Badgers men’s basketball team, and how center Steven Crowl is the engine of the team. Then Colten chats with Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal, a former Badger who just won his second Super Bowl.
BadgerExtra reporters Michael McCleary and Todd D. Milewski look back at University of Wisconsin men’s and women’s basketball victories against Minnesota and look ahead at what’s to come for the Badgers men’s and women’s hockey teams in the final weeks of the regular season.
BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski give their takeaways from the University of Wisconsin football team's 2023 season in three key areas: offense, defense and looking broader within the Big Ten and college football landscape.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the somewhat surprising transfers to leave Wisconsin and the absurdity of the Leon Lowery Jr. commitment then decommitment.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the impact of University of Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen declaring his intentions to enter the 2024 NFL Draft, his legacy left after three seasons in Madison, and where he stands in the pantheon of great Badgers backs.
Plus, Wisconsin men's basketball beat reporter Michael McCleary joins the show to talk about the Badgers' early start to the 2023-24 season and what's ahead with Marquette and Michigan State in the coming days.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give against-the-spread picks for the Week 13 slate in the Big Ten. Can Wisconsin cover the spread and reclaim the Axe?
Jim is 44-41-4 on the year, while Colten is 38-47-4.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the Badgers playing a game in Ireland in 2027 and break down the matchup against Minnesota on Saturday.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give their against-the-spread picks for Week 11 slate in the Big Ten. Can the Badgers cover -5.5 against Nebraska?
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss Wisconsin football’s lack of fight the past two weeks, if the team has quit, and the home finale against Nebraska.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down the Week 11 slate in the Big Ten and give their against-the-spread picks. Can Wisconsin cover -10.5 against Northwestern?
Jim is 37-34-4 on the year after going 5-2 last week, while Colten fell behind to 32-39-4 after a 2-5 week.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss what's ailing the University of Wisconsin football program heading into its final three games of the regular season, then preview what's ahead against Northwestern.
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BadgerExtra reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give their against-the-spread picks for Week 10 in the Big Ten, including Wisconsin’s matchup at Indiana.
Colten is 30-34-4 on the year, while Jim took the lead last week and is 32-32-4 on the year.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski recap the Badgers’ loss to Ohio State before breaking down what to watch against Indiana on Saturday.
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BadgerExtra reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give their picks for the Week 9 slate in the Big Ten, including Wisconsin’s matchup with No. 3 Ohio State.
Colten went 3-3 last week while Jim went 2-4, and both sit at 29-30-4 on the year.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the sign-stealing scandal at Michigan, and Wisconsin’s matchup against No. 3 Ohio State.
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BadgerExtra reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give their against-the-spread picks for Week 8 in the Big Ten, including Wisconsin’s road test at Illinois with a new starting QB.
Colten went 4-2 last week and is 26-27-4 on the year. Jim went 3-3 last week, but still holds the season lead at 27-26-4.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss quarterback Braedyn Locke and what he can bring to the University of Wisconsin offense, and who within that unit can step up to help the redshirt freshman.
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BadgerExtra reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give their against-the-spread picks for Week 7 in the Big Ten, including the rivalry matchup between Wisconsin and Iowa.
Jim went 4-0-1 last week to take the season lead at 24-23-4, while Colten went 1-3-1 last week to drop to 22-25-4 on the year.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down what Wisconsin football has to watch for against Iowa in its Big Ten West showdown on Saturday.
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BadgerExtra reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin try to keep up their winning ways as they make against-the-spread picks for the Week 6 slate in the Big Ten.
Colten was 4-1-1 last week, and is 21-22-3 on the year. Jim went 3-2-1 last week and is 20-23-3 on the year.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski take a look at what awaits the University of Wisconsin football program as it hosts Rutgers on homecoming Saturday.
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BadgerExtra reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give their against-the-spread picks for the Big Ten’s Week 5 slate while the Badger sit idle.
Colten and Jim are both 17-21-2 on the year.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the fallout from Chez Mellusi’s injury, Tanner Mordecai’s play so far, and how the defense will adjust to Big Ten play.
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BadgerExtra reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give against-the-spread picks for a fun Week 4 in the Big Ten. Can Wisconsin cover -6 at Purdue? Hear what they think.
Colten was 7-5 last week and is 13-18 on the year, while Jim went 6-6 last week and is 12-19 on the year.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down the Badgers’ matchup with Purdue, how similar the offenses are, and why Wisconsin’s stubborn defense may hurt them.
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BadgerExtra reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin try to get hot picking Big Ten games against the spread, including Wisconsin’s nonconference finale against Georgia Southern.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski dissect the matchup between Georgia Southern’s up-tempo offense and the Badgers defense, then discuss what needs to happen to improve Wisconsin’s run game.
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BadgerExtra reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give you their against-the-spread picks for Week 2 in the Big Ten. Colten went 4-5 last week, while Jim went 2-7.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down the No. 19 Wisconsin football team’s matchup at Washington State and how they see the Badgers combatting QB Cameron Ward.
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BadgerExtra reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin gives their picks for the Week 1 slate in the Big Ten, including the Badgers’ matchup against Buffalo.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski give takeaways from the Badgers depth chart, and break down the matchup against Buffalo.
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Beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski take a stab at Badgers season-preview prop bets — some are real, some are made up.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski answer fan questions about the Badgers’ offensive line, a transfer receiver, Big Ten road trips and more.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski give their impressions of training camp so far, some standout performers, and more.
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BadgerExtra reporter previews some strengths and question marks for Big Ten Conference teams not on the University of Wisconsin's 2023 schedule, with the help of some great reporters.
Big thanks to the following for their time in the past couple of weeks:
- Clayton Sayfie, The Wolverine (On3)
- Johnny McGonigal, PennLive
- Ahmed Ghafir, Inside the Black & Gold
- Ryan O'Bleness, Spartans Illustrated
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BadgerExtra reporter Jake Kocorowski caught up with nine reporters, who cover Big Ten programs scheduled to face the University of Wisconsin this season, to preview those teams' respective strengths and questions heading into August camp.
Big thanks to the following reporters who made time in the last week to chat, which includes:
- Tom Dienhart, Gold and Black (On3)
- Patrick Lanni, NJ.com and the Star Ledger
- Eliot Clough, Go Iowa Awesome (Rivals)
- Scott Richey, The News-Gazette
- Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch
- Alec Busse, The Hoosier (Rivals)
- Louie Vaccher, WildcatReport (Rivals)
- Evan Bland, Omaha World-Herald
- Andy Greder, St. Paul Pioneer Press
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BadgerExtra’s Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski recap Big Ten football media days, then 2024 Badgers recruit Jay Harper joins the show.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski chat with one of the four-star recruits who recently gave a verbal commitment to the University of Wisconsin for its 2024 class, projected outside linebacker Anelu Lafaele.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin discuss what happened at Northwestern, the thought of Paul Chryst or Jim Leonhard coaching the Wildcats, and Big Ten Media Days.
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Badgers athletics reporter Jake Kocorowski recaps the strong start on the recruiting trail in July for the University of Wisconsin football program and explains who to watch for ahead with the 2024 class.
Projected outside linebacker Thomas Heiberger also joins the podcast to discuss the Badgers' 2024 class, his June official visit experience and more.
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BadgerExtra football reporter Jake Kocorowski talks with University of Wisconsin offensive line commit Colin Cubberly, then discusses a trio of topics about the football program's 2024 recruiting class.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew gives some thoughts on the speed bumps in the NIL world before some Badgers inside linebackers give their thoughts on upholding Wisconsin’s tradition at ILB.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down the Big Ten’s new scheduling model before Colten chats with Badgers senior WR Chimere Dike about his youth camp and more.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the Badgers practicing at Platteville for a week and the busy weekend of official visits for Wisconsin football.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew explains why it’s not time to worry about Badgers football recruiting before talking about men’s basketball news with beat reporter Michael McCleary.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski speak with Ben Fennell — a draft analyst for the NFL Network, and producer with the Philadelphia Eagles and CBS Sports — about former Badgers’ fits with their new NFL teams.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down the exodus in the Badgers cornerback room, and what may be coming to replace some of those departures.
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BadgerExtra reporter Todd Milewski explains what makes Mike Hastings a good fit for the Wisconsin men’s hockey team, then Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski give their players to watch at the Badgers football team’s open practice.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the biggest surprises through nine Badgers spring football practices.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down quarterback Tanner Mordecai’s play at Badgers’ spring practices, and how varied the Badgers defense has been thus far.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew, Michael McCleary and Jake Kocorowski discuss the end of the Badgers’ men’s basketball season and what’s stood out this week at spring football practices.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski draft the top storylines heading into the football team’s spring practices and give a quick recap of the Badgers’ pro day.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Michael McCleary discuss the Badgers’ NIT run and talk about Michael’s move to join the BadgerExtra team.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Todd Milewski talk the Badgers men’s basketball tournament chances and the emergence of Connor Essegian, then Colten and Jake Kocorowski break down the Badgers football team’s recruiting approach behind the scenes.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Todd Milewski break down the state of Badgers men’s basketball with seven games left in the regular season (00:00-20:48), then Colten gives his take on the most impressive thing about Badgers football coach Luke Fickell so far.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down the impact that transfers will have on the Badgers quarterbacks and wide receivers next season, and discuss the new coaching staff's approach to transfers as a whole.
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BadgerExtra reporter Abby Schnable and columnist Jim Polzin discuss their thoughts on the 7-2 Wisconsin men's basketball team as Big Ten play begins.
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BadgerExtra reporter Abby Schnable recaps the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team's last four games, then Ben Steele of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins to preview the Badgers game with Marquette.
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BadgerExtra reporter Abby Schnable and columnist Jim Polzin recap the first three games of the University of Wisconsin men's basketball season, then Chris Pyle joins to preview the Badgers' matchup with Dayton on Wednesday.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down the Week 12 slate in the Big Ten, giving you against-the-spread picks. Colten is 48-36 on the year, while Jim is 43-41.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski start the show by discussing the passing of former UW receiver Devin Chandler, then break down UW’s matchup at Nebraska.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down the Week 11 slate in the Big Ten, with an extended preview of the Badgers’ matchup at Iowa.
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BadgerExtra reporters Abby Schnable and Todd Milewski talk about hockey and Friday's Brew City Battle, then college basketball analyst Rocco Miller joins to preview UW vs. Stanford.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss what QB Cole LaCrue’s commitment means for UW, and the Badgers’ matchup at Iowa.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down their Week 10 picks in the Big Ten, and the MSU-Michigan fight from last week.
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BadgerExtra reporter Abby Schnable and columnist Jim Polzin preview the upcoming Wisconsin men’s basketball season, then sophomore guard Kamari McGee joins to talk superstitions and expectations for the Badgers.
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BadgerExtra reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowksi discuss the Badgers' scholarship offer for 2023 quarterback Cole Lacrue, then break down UW's matchup with Maryland.
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An extra-long podcast for the bye week features Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski breaking down the Badgers’ 2023 schedule and recruiting. Then Colten and Jim Polzin make Week 9 Big Ten picks.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down the Week 8 slate in the Big Ten. After getting back on track last week, the guys are 31-29 on the season against the spread.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the wave of transfers hitting the Badgers football team, what offensive tweaks need to happen after losing at Michigan State and the impact Charlie Jones has had on Purdue's offense.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin try to get back on track with their struggling Big Ten picks. They go through the Week 7 slate in the conference and make against-the-spread picks. Colten is 27-28 on the year while Jim is 26-29.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the Badgers’ new look on offense, what to expect from Michigan State’s struggling defense and more.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give you their Big Ten picks against the spread for Week 6, and give thoughts on the University of Wisconsin firing Paul Chryst.
Colten and Jim are 25-25 this season against the spread.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski go over some of the lingering questions about Paul Chryst's dismissal as University of Wisconsin football coach. They wrap up the show by discussing Chryst's legacy.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin run through the Week 5 slate of Big Ten games and give you their picks against the spread. Jim is 24-19 on the year while Colten is 23-20.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski talk about what went wrong for the Badgers at Ohio State (hint: just about everything) and then preview the matchup against Illinois.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down the Week 4 slate in the Big Ten, giving you their picks against the spread, including whether the University of Wisconsin football team can cover the 19.5-point spread at Ohio State. Both Colten and Jim are 20-15 on the season.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski are joined by The Columbus Dispatch’s Joey Kaufman to break down the No. 3 Buckeyes. Then Colten and Jake layout the perfect-game blueprint UW must follow to upset Ohio State.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down each of the Big Ten games this week and make picks against the spread.
Colten is 12-10 on the season, while Jim is 14-8.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski discuss the speculation that Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is a candidate for the Nebraska head coaching job, and then break down the issues that offensive line and rushing attack had last week against Washington State.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin get together to break down the Week 2 Big Ten slate and make against-the-spread picks.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down what the Hunter Wohler injury means for Wisconsin’s defense, how the Washington State offense will test the Badgers, and what to make of the offense after one week.
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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down each of the games on Saturday's Big Ten slate and give their picks against the spread.
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BadgerExtra beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down what quarterback Chase Wolf's knee injury means for the Badgers offense and then discuss what to expect in Saturday's season opener against Illinois State.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski project the Badgers’ 70-man travel roster and then give picks for Week 0 games in the Big Ten.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski, and columnist Jim Polzin welcome you to BadgerExtra, a new offering from the team at the Wisconsin State Journal.
The guys share the exclusive content BadgerExtra subscribers will receive and let you know about all the stories, podcasts, videos and more coming your way at BadgerExtra.com.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down Paul Chryst's comments on the state of the Badgers passing game, and where the Badgers secondary has been its best during training camp.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski run through a batch of questions created from what we've seen at training camp practices thus far, give our most memorable quote of the week, and wish a happy retirement to Badgers legend James White.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down the players they’re most excited to watch during Badgers training camp and pick over-unders on some season statistics props.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski get together over Zoom to discuss Badgers' initial roster not having four-star recruit Isaac Hamm on it, give you their most memorable quotes from Big Ten media days, and identify the biggest question marks for the Badgers that isn't the quarterback.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski break down where the Badgers' 2023 football recruiting class stands, why the misses of touted prospects like Tackett Curtis sting, and then talk about what they're looking forward to at Big Ten Media Days next week.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and BadgerBlitz senior writer Jake Kocorowski get together on Zoom to discuss Wisconsin football’s 2022 recruiting class. Topics include the most intriguing prospect in the class, which recruit has the quickest path to the field and more.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin get together to break down why the Badgers are in the Las Vegas Bowl, Arizona State’s depleted offense and why Kenneth Walker not being a Heisman finalist isn’t a big deal.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down the Badgers’ loss to Minnesota, next steps for the program and the Big Ten title game between Iowa and Michigan.
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State Journal beat reporter Abby Schnable discusses the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team winning the Maui Invitational and answers readers' questions.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin get together to discuss if the Badgers’ narrow win over Nebraska raised red flags, the matchup with Minnesota and make Big Ten picks.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down the Badgers' matchup with Nebraska, share their thoughts on the best moments of UW's six super seniors' careers, and make Big Ten picks.
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State Journal beat reporter Abby Schnable and columnist Jim Polzin discuss their biggest takeaways from the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team's loss against Providence on Monday. Plus, they preview the teams competing in the Maui Invitational.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin discuss how the Badgers should handle the running back spot after Chez Mellusi's injury, what to expect Saturday against Northwestern, and make Big Ten picks.
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State Journal beat reporter Abby Schnable and columnist Jim Polzin recap the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team's season opener against St. Francis College Brooklyn. Plus Jim shares insights on his conversation with former Badgers coach Bo Ryan before he's honored Friday.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down Badgers’ players and coaches’ thoughts on the rash of transfers, discuss the Rutgers matchup and make Big Ten picks.
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State Journal beat reporter Abby Schnable and columnist Jim Polzin discuss expectations for the University of Wisconsin men's basketball season, breakdown potential rotations options and share who they are most excited to watch this season.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down the Badgers' matchup with No. 9 Iowa, what Kayden Lyles' transfer means for the program and make Big Ten picks.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down if the Badgers are truly in the Big Ten West race, what tweaks the offense needs, Devin Chandler, the Purdue matchup and more.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down the Badgers’ dismissal of Jalen Berger, examine the RB room as it stands, discuss the matchup with Army and make Big Ten picks.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin get together to discuss how the Badgers can salvage their football season, the state of the offensive line, preview the matchup with Illinois and give out Big Ten picks.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin take a 30,000-foot view of the Badgers offense and if their style is tenable long-term, what’s wrong with UW’s offensive line, and how the defense has a tough test against Michigan’s offensive line. They wrap up by making Big Ten picks.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin get together to break down the Badgers’ marquee matchup with Notre Dame. They discuss how the offense will handle safety Kyle Hamilton, what Leo Chenal’s return means to the defense, and more. They wrap up by giving Big Ten picks for this weekend.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin get together on Zoom to break down the Badgers offense, what’s impressed us most on defense, Big Ten connections to the USC coaching job and Big Ten picks.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down what’s up with Graham Mertz, the impact of Leo Chenal’s COVID-19 case, how we see the Badgers matchup with Eastern Michigan, and make Big Ten picks.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin break down the Loyal Crawford situation, preview No. 12 UW’s game against No. 19 Penn State, and pick Big Ten games.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin discuss the Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12’s alliance and what it means for the Badgers, break down the cornerbacks, safeties and specialists, and Big Ten picks are back!
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin get together over Zoom to discuss training camp’s ups and downs for the Badgers’ offense, some trends we’ve noticed and then break down the inside and outside linebackers.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin get together to talk Paul Chryst’s confidence in the Badgers, some thoughts on training camp, Top 25 polls, and break down UW’s offensive and defensive lines.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin get together over Zoom to discuss the four players they’re most excited to see when Badgers football training camp opens and the break down the wide receiver and tight end positions.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give you their takeaways from Big Ten Media Days last week and then examine what the Badgers football team has at the quarterback, running back and fullback positions.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew, Todd Milewski and Abby Schnable get together on Zoom to talk about former Badger Cole Caufield in the Stanley Cup Finals, name, image and likeness rules, current Badger basketball player Jonathan Davis in the FIBA U19 World Cup and more.
Plus, some more info on Abby, who’s hit the ground running since joining the State Journal staff.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin welcome on Marquette sports law professor Matt Mitten to discuss the changes in college sports related to name, image and likeness.
Mitten breaks down the history of anti-trust challenges at the NCAA level, how we got to this point, what challenges lay ahead for schools and student-athletes and the unintended consequences that NIL could cause.
Colten and Jim wrap up the show discussing the end of Barry Alvarez’s tenure at UW and breaking down a busy month of recruiting for the Badgers football team.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew, Todd Milewski and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom to discuss the state of Wisconsin men’s basketball after audio from a meeting between players and coach Greg Gard was released.
The guys discuss their biggest takeaways from the audio and Jim’s reporting; the idea of a generation gap between coaches and players, and even between players from five years ago and today’s players; Gard’s future and what he has to do in the wake of this story; and more.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom and discuss the news coming from Badgers football spring practices and basketball coaching rumors.
As spring practices come to a close, Colten gives you some thoughts on the biggest winners, the questions that remain and what players need to show more.
Jim then breaks down the situation with Badgers basketball assistant coach Alando Tucker possibly leaving the program.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom for a special episode of the show: UW senior cornerbacks Faion Hicks and Caesar Williams enter the Red Zone!
Colten and Jim talk to them about Faion’s name, Caesar’s Instagram and their activism this year. Then they discuss the cornerback group as a whole, what they’re learning from new cornerbacks coach Hank Poteat and if Poteat ever discusses his Super Bowl win.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin chat with University of Wisconsin senior and tight end Jake Ferguson.
Ferguson breaks down why he returned to Wisconsin, the dynamics of the tight end meeting room, what he makes fun of coach Mickey Turner about, how veterans get through spring practices.
Colten and Jim then answer listeners' questions in a mailbag.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom and discuss Barry Alvarez’s retirement ceremony, the search for the Badgers’ next AD and UW’s spring football practices.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew, Todd Milewski and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom for a special episode dedicated to the impending retirement of University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez.
They start with their reactions to the news, how COVID-19 impacted Alvarez’s timeline, and then discuss Alvarez’s legacy, both good and bad.
Then the trio looks forward to what the new UW AD should focus on early in their tenure, the challenges he/she will face and more.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew, Jim Polzin and Todd Milewski get together over Zoom to discuss the news around the Badgers men’s basketball and men’s and women’s hockey programs.
Colten and Jim start by discussing the Badgers’ second-round tournament exit against Baylor and the 2020-21 season overall. Then they look ahead to the challenges that await the men’s basketball program in a fascinating offseason.
Todd then joins the show to break down the UW women’s hockey team winning the national championship and the Badgers men’s team earning a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew, Jim Polzin and Todd Milewski get together over Zoom to discuss NCAA tournament news for the Badgers men’s basketball, men’s hockey and women’s hockey programs.
Jim and Colten start by breaking down why the Badgers got a 9 seed in the March Madness bracket, then look into the keys for UW in beating North Carolina in the first round. They give you their Final Four picks, then touch on the coach firings around the Big Ten Conference. They wrap up by discussing safety Reggie Pearson’s decision to transfer from UW.
Then Todd joins the show to break down the Badgers’ loss to Minnesota in the Big Ten tournament championship, where they’ll end up in the NCAA tournament and more. They end the show by analyzing the women’s hockey team’s national semifinal matchup against Ohio State.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom to break down the news surrounding Badgers men’s basketball and football.
They start with Greg Gard’s fiery comments about Big Ten officiating and if there’s a target on UW guard Brad Davison. They then discuss what the Badgers’ prospects are in the postseason and if they can flip the switch in tournament time. They wrap up the basketball portion by giving picks for the Big Ten tournament.
Colten wraps up the show giving some thoughts on Badgers’ Pro Day and which numbers really matter from Wednesday.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew, Jim Polzin and Todd Milewski get together over Zoom to break down the news surrounding the Badgers men’s basketball and hockey programs.
Colten and Jim start the show by dissecting the Badgers’ latest loss to Purdue, one in which poor shooting and sloppy post defense cost UW down the stretch. They also take a look at the Big Ten title race, NCAA bracketology, UW’s game against Iowa on Sunday and more.
Todd then joins the show to discuss the UW men’s hockey’s hot streak, what is making Cole Caufield so good, and the two-goalie system that’s paying dividends for UW.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew, Jim Polzin and Todd Milewski get together over Zoom to discuss Badgers’ men’s basketball and both hockey programs as they head toward tournament time.
Colten and Jim start the podcast by discussing the basketball team’s win over Northwestern and if it showed the Badgers’ lineup should change. Then they break down the matchup with Illinois and the legacy of UW’s senior class. They wrap up by talking about former Badgers receiver Quintez Cephus’ lawsuit against UW.
Todd then joins the show to break down the strong seasons by UW’s men’s and women’s hockey teams. They start by discussing why the men’s hockey team has been able to make such a dramatic turnaround this year, Cole Caufield’s chances at the player of the year award, and expectations for the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments. They wrap up discussing the top-ranked UW women’s team and the chances Darryl Watts could win the women’s player of the year award.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom to break down the latest news around the Badgers men’s basketball and football teams.
They start with the recapping the basketball team’s disappointing loss to Michigan and the question that has come up since — are the Badgers soft? Jim has thoughts on both sides of the argument. They also look ahead to the pivotal matchup Thursday night against Iowa.
Paul Chryst’s decision to coach QBs and call plays again leads the football discussion, while also talking about what new cornerbacks coach Hank Poteat means for the defense.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom and break down the news around the Badgers men's basketball and football teams.
UW hoops needs to find its rhythm after an ugly win over Nebraska and a tough stretch of games to end the year. Jim breaks down the team's shooting woes and the guys preview the Michigan game on Sunday.
They then discuss Jim Leonhard staying as the Badgers' DC and some of coach Paul Chryst's comments to a group of Milwaukee alums.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin break down the news surrounding the Badgers’ football and men’s basketball programs.
They start with UW basketball’s split against Penn State and what the team did better in the win Tuesday before shifting focus to the team’s stretch run against the best of the Big Ten. They also preview Saturday’s matchup at Illinois.
Colten and Jim discuss Jim Leonhard’s interview with the Green Bay Packers and the impact him leaving would have on Wisconsin. Then talk about a quiet National Signing Day for the Badgers.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together on Zoom to break down the latest news around the Badgers’ men’s basketball and football programs.
They start with UW’s win Wednesday night over Maryland and the big game senior forward Micah Potter put together. They talk about how the Badgers looked strong to start, but had issues in the second half. Then they discuss the team’s upcoming back-to-back against Penn State.
Colten and Jim break down the news of UW quarterbacks coach Jon Budmayr leaving for Colorado State, possible candidates for the role and the important time the QB room faces.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin discuss the latest news around the Badgers football and men’s basketball programs.
They start with the hiring of Ross Kolodziej as the football team’s defensive line coach, moving him from the strength and conditioning position, and what it means for UW’s recruiting.
Then they discuss the basketball team’s two-game win streak, Lorne Bowman being back enrolled at UW, Tyler Wahl becoming a starter, and how important the next two weeks are for the Badgers’ hopes of a Big Ten championship.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin break down the news around the Badgers’ men’s basketball and football teams.
They start with UW’s disheartening loss at Michigan on Tuesday, analyzing what went wrong and what Jim saw from the Badgers in the blowout. Then they discuss what is going wrong with the team’s offense, how UW can get Nate Reuvers going and Micah Potter’s discussions with coaches on the bench.
They wrap up by discussing the UW football team’s slow start to recruiting in the 2022 class.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin break down the news around the Badgers’ football and men’s basketball programs.
They start with football and a recap of UW’s win in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, players staying and leaving the program, a coaching staff change and more.
Then Jim gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Badgers’ postponed basketball game at Penn State, a status report on where the Badgers sit in the Big Ten and country, and a look at two players who have elevated their games for UW.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin break down the Duke’s Mayo Bowl and the Badgers men’s basketball team’s first Big Ten loss.
They examine what Wisconsin must do on offense to attack the Wake Forest defense, how the Badgers’ defense can slow down the fast-break attack of the Demon Deacons and make their against-the-spread pick for the game.
Then they discuss the Badgers’ men’s basketball team’s loss against Maryland, how the minutes are being divvied up and more.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom to break down the news surrounding the Badgers football and basketball programs.
They start with National Signing Day for the football team, which brought in its highest-ranked recruiting class ever. Then they break down the matchup against Minnesota, how UW can break out of its offensive rut and more. They wrap up with bringing you Big Ten picks, which includes a discussion of the open Illinois job.
They wrap up by discussing the basketball team's two bench standouts, Jonathan Davis and Tyler Wall, what the nonconference slate has shown us and how important early Big Ten Conference games will be this year.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom to talk about Badgers football and men's basketball teams.
They start with looking at what's wrong with the Badgers' offense, if it can get better against Iowa, how the defense can continue its dominance and the Hawkeyes' edge on special teams.
They also discuss the Big Ten title game picture, make picks for this week's games, and break down a wild week of scheduling for the Badgers basketball program.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together on Zoom and break down the Badgers' football game against Indiana this weekend.
They look at what the offense needs to do to bounce back this week and how the defense can handle the Indiana receivers. They make Big Ten picks and discuss the Badgers basketball team's hot start to the year.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin are back to break down the Gophers canceling the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
They discuss what it means for the Badgers going forward, what's still left on the table for UW, make Big Ten picks and more. Then they get into Badgers men's basketball getting set to start, Jim's excellent feature on Greg Gard's first team 30 years ago, then talk Thanksgiving.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin discuss the No. 10 Badgers' game at Northwestern, the coaching matchup between the staffs and make Big Ten picks. They wrap up the show talking about the UW men's basketball team's schedule and projections for this season.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin break down the Badgers’ matchup at Michigan, discuss Jim Harbaugh’s future and make Big Ten picks. Note: This podcast was recorded before the Ohio State-Maryland game was canceled.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin break down the Badgers' COVID-19 outbreak as it stands, discuss what happens moving forward and talk about the start of basketball season.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom to discuss what happened with the Badgers over the past week.
After throttling Illinois in a season-opening win, the UW football team has had 12 positive cases of COVID-19 in five days. Colten and Jim talk about the timeline of all of this, the decision to cancel the game, what's next for the Badgers, and make their Big Ten picks for the week.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom to talk about the Badgers' game against Illinois and the requests that Big Ten cities' mayors are making this season.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down the news surrounding the Badgers football team.
Colten starts by discussing the buzz around freshman wide receiver Chimere Dike, is joined by State Journal beat reporter Jim Polzin to discuss season expectations for Graham Mertz, the defense and more. Colten wraps up by giving a behind-the-scenes look at the State Journal's Badgers preview section.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down the Jack Coan injury news, what the Badgers need to do to make sure Graham Mertz is successful, gives sleeper and breakout candidates for UW's roster, and offers some picks on Big Ten win totals.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down the key players returning and not returning after opting out this season, and what those returns mean for the Badgers. Then, he answers listener questions.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down the impacts that gaining OL Jon Dietzen and losing S Reggie Pearson may have on the Badgers before diving in and giving you a game-by-game look at UW's schedule.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew is joined by colleague Jim Polzin to break down the Big Ten's return to football, UW's central role in the process, and what's left to do.
Colten then discusses Tuesday's Senate committee hearing regarding the name, image and likeness law for college sports.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down the Badgers’ big recruiting win in landing five-star tackle Nolan Rucci, looks into what the O-line of the future could be, discusses the soap opera that is the Big Ten and gives some thoughts about Badgers in the NFL.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew is joined by colleagues Jim Polzin and Todd Milewski to break down all the news around the Badgers.
Colten and Jim talk about President Trump's involvement with Big Ten football, what is most realistic regarding the start of the football season, and the mistakes the conference has made. They also talk about the start of basketball season.
Todd and Colten catch up on the budget issues UW faces without fall sports, what could be done to alleviate them, and the plans to start hockey.
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Editor's note: This podcast was recorded before Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren's open letter was published Wednesday night.
State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew discusses the Badgers' recruiting win with wide receiver Skyler Bell, his issues with the complaints coaches and players' parents have with the Big Ten, and why consistency is so important in times of crisis like right now.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew details why the Big Ten punted on the fall football season, what role myocarditis played the decision, and discusses if spring football can actually work.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down the Big Ten schedule release, what it means for the Badgers, the impending fight between the Power Five conferences and the NCAA, and previews the UW offense position by position.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down a rare recruiting loss for the Badgers, gives a position-by-position look at the UW defense, and tries to go the whole episode without talking about COVID-19.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down the news around the Badgers football program.
He starts by talking about the newly open recruiting of three-star WR Joseph Manjack, and the Badgers losing out of three-star CB Robert Regan Jr. Then he discusses the interesting tweets of Deacon Hill, a UW 2021 recruit.
Bartholomew shares his thoughts on two former Badgers standing up on behalf of players against the NFL, and what decisions made at the pro and college levels mean for the football season.
He wraps the show by answering listener questions.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew is back to break down the news surrounding Badgers football.
He starts by discussing UW's newest recruiting prize, 2022 safety Braelon Allen. Where will he play? What does he bring? What can he become for the Badgers? Colten gives his thoughts.
Then he dissects what the all-Big Ten schedule means for the Badgers and why it happened.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew sits down with Nebraska Dr. Chris Kratochvil to discuss a number of topics regarding COVID-19's impact on college football.
Kratochvil is the chair of the Big Ten's task force on infectious disease, associate vice chancellor for clinical research and professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at Nebraska, as well as the executive director of the Global Center for Health Security.
Colten ends the show talking about UW's game with Northwestern being moved from Wrigley Field.
P.S. Had to record from home, so audio quality isn't as great as usual.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down news surrounding the University of Wisconsin football team.
First, Colten says goodbye to longtime State Journal columnist Tom Oates, who retired this week. Then he talks about what an all-Big Ten schedule could look like, the Big Ten Network's All-Decade Team, and more.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down the latest news about the Badgers football program. He starts with the news that two Badgers athletes tested positive for COVID-19, and describes what that means going forward.
He then discusses the special recruiting class UW is building for 2021, and the work Madison Cone and Tyra Turner look to do with the Big Ten's Anti-Hate, Anti-Racism Coalition.
Bartholomew wraps up by answering listener questions.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin break down the latest in Badgers football and basketball news.
They start with the football team's return to on-campus workouts and ask if they're worth it in the COVID-19 era. Then they discuss the extended training camp model the NCAA approved on Wednesday.
Jim and Colten then talk about the hype surrounding Badgers basketball, the experienced core it returns, and its tough nonconference schedule.
They wrap up by answering listener questions.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew breaks down the news around Badgers football.
He discusses the Badgers football team being back on campus and how that's being done, and then shares part of his conversation with Chris Kratochvil, the head of the Big Ten's Task Force for Emerging Diseases.
Colten then looks at what college football programs can learn from the allegations of racism at the University of Iowa. He wraps up the show answering listener questions.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Todd Milewski break down the news around Badgers sports.
They start with the UW football team's recruiting and the impact 2021 OLB Darryl Peterson could make, then discuss the Power 5 conferences' letter to Congress about name, image and likeness legislation. They also discuss the racism former Badger K'Andre Miller spoke out against, and the passing of Badger hockey legend and broadcaster Rob Andringa.
You can submit listener questions to cbartholomew@madison.com.
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Wisconsin State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew is back to break down the news regarding the Badgers football program.
He starts with breaking down the situation that went into Blake Wilcox not being offered a roster spot for the 2020 team, then goes into the Badgers landing four-star tight end Jack Pugh. He discusses some key 2021 recruits to keep an eye on, then ends the show with thoughts on if a college football season can happen.
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State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew does a solo podcast from his bedroom closet to talk about Badgers football news.
He starts by breaking down how COVID-19 coronavirus is affecting coaches and players on the recruiting trail, and how they're adjusting. Then Colten breaks down how the regular season might be altered by COVID-19, and the financial impacts that football has on UW athletics.
Colten then shares part of his conversation with Alvis Whitted, UW's new receivers coach.
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Wisconsin State Journal beat reporter Colten Bartholomew is back to break down the news of a wild week in Badgers sports.
He starts by describing the rapidly breaking news surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus impacted the University of Wisconsin football pro day, the men’s basketball team, the women’s hockey team and more. Then he breaks down the biggest winners from UW’s pro day, and talks about challenges the Badgers basketball team may face in the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin sit down to discuss the Badgers men’s basketball team’s seven-game win streak and the scenarios that could lead to UW winning the Big Ten regular season championship. They also break down how Big Ten tournament seeding could go for the Badgers.
Then, they talk about former UW players’ performances at the NFL Scouting Combine and discuss which position battles are the most intriguing heading into Badgers spring practices.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Todd Milewski break down the news around University of Wisconsin football and hockey.
They start with Ted Gilmore’s departure from the UW football program to become Michigan State’s tight ends coach. Colten breaks down what that means for the Badgers and what they need to do in finding a replacement.
Todd then gives his thoughts on what has been a disappointing season for the UW men’s hockey team, and if the Badgers can make a run in the postseason despite a rough regular season. Todd also talks about the women’s hockey team’s chances of repeating as national champions — the Badgers open postseason play next week.
They wrap up talking about construction projects at Camp Randall and Kohl Center, and discuss why UW doesn’t sell beer at events.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin are back to discuss the Badgers men's basketball team's recent hot streak, the NCAA's proposal to change the transfer waiver system, and answer listener questions.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin break down the latest news on the University of Wisconsin basketball and football beats.
They start with the Erik Helland saga and Jim's excellent report on the events that led to the UW strength coach resigning. They talk about Alando Tucker's role in trying to manage the situation, and how instant-reaction culture messes up a story like this.
They move on to football, talking about Michigan State's hiring of former UW defensive back Mel Tucker. Just how close was Bret Bielema to being back in the Big Ten? They wrap up with talk of the NFL Combine for the four Badgers invitees.
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State Journal reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Tom Oates break down the major stories from University of Wisconsin football’s National Signing Day and an up-and-down week for the men’s basketball program.
They start by discussing how the early signing period has damped the excitement for the February signing day, what it means that UW has its highest-ranked class, and how the program is building momentum in recruiting. Colten also pitches three players to watch out for during spring practices and fall training camp.
The conversation then turns to hoops, where Tom talks about the differences between Saturday’s big win over Michigan State and Wednesday’s loss to Minnesota. They also discuss the allegation that a UW staffer used a racial epithet in the presence of at least one player.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin are back to discuss a wild week in UW basketball.
First, the guys discuss the bombshell of Kobe King transferring. Jim got the first interview with King and talks about that conversation, the issues the led to King's departure and what this means for the program going forward.
Then they dive into Brad Davison's suspension. How it happened, if Davison truly has a "pattern of behavior" issue, and how the team will handle his absence against Michigan State.
They wrap up with a quick talk about the five football players who have transferred out of the program.
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State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin are back to discuss the big news in Badgers sports.
They start with the football offseason. Topics include the prospects for a few UW players headed to the NFL draft; Chris Borland's comments in the Aaron Hernandez Netflix documentary; and Aron Cruickshank's decision to transfer.
Then they transition to Badgers basketball and discuss the team's shooting ups-and-downs, a jam-packed Big Ten that resembles all of college basketball this season, Micah Potter's impact on the team, and what D'Mitrik Trice needs to do down the stretch this season.
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Nov. 30: Setting up the Badgers' winner-take-all showdown against Minnesota
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Nov. 23: Purdue preview and how the Badgers can continue hot streak at home
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Nov. 14: Breaking down Nebraska, and discussing the Badgers' basketball recruiting class
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Nov. 8: Breaking down the Iowa matchup and red-hot Big Ten picks
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Nov 1: Badgers on a bye, but basketball is back
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Oct 24: Recapping the Badgers' upset loss at Illinois and previewing Ohio State
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Oct. 17: Previewing Illinois and asking if it's time to stop doubting the Badgers:
State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin dive into a number of topics surrounding the University of Wisconsin football team.
They take a look at the offense and the possibility of a big game from junior tailback Jonathan Taylor, what is making the defense as historically dominant as it has been, and discuss the future of Illinois coach Lovie Smith.
They make against-the-spread picks on the Big Ten slate, and Jim breaks down Micah Potter’s situation with the UW basketball team.
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Oct. 10: Appreciating Jonathan Taylor and previewing Michigan State:
State Journal beat reporters Jim Polzin and Colten Bartholomew get you ready for No. 8 Wisconsin’s Homecoming matchup with Michigan State.
The conversation starts Jonathan Taylor and how both Jim and Colten think he’s behind only Ron Dayne in the pantheon of UW running backs, then shifts into how Taylor and the offense can get going against a good Michigan State defense. The pair then look into how field position has aided the near-perfect start from the Badgers’ defense.
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Red Zone Podcast: Appreciating Jonathan Taylor and previewing Michigan State:
State Journal beat reporters Jim Polzin and Colten Bartholomew get you ready for No. 8 Wisconsin’s Homecoming matchup with Michigan State.
The conversation starts Jonathan Taylor and how both Jim and Colten think he’s behind only Ron Dayne in the pantheon of UW running backs, then shifts into how Taylor and the offense can get going against a good Michigan State defense. The pair then look into how field position has aided the near-perfect start from the Badgers’ defense.
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Red Zone Podcast: A look at the offense's struggles, preview of Kent State:
State Journal beat reporters Jim Polzin and Colten Bartholomew recap the No. 8 Badgers’ test against Northwestern and how it exposed some things UW must improve.
They discuss the offense’s use of the pistol formation, the dynamic inside linebacker duo of Chris Orr and Jack Sanborn, and look at this week’s matchup against former UW athlete Sean Lewis and Kent State.
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Red Zone podcast: Badgers riding high, Northwestern up next:
Reporters Jim Polzin and Colten Bartholomew discuss how UW’s defense will adjust to starting safeties Eric Burrell and Reggie Pearson being suspended for the first half due to targeting ejections last week; the struggles of Northwestern’s offense despite a solid start from redshirt freshman running back Drake Anderson; and how the Badgers offensive line has answered the bell through three games despite injuries and four new starters.
They also pick this week’s Big Ten matchups against the spread and answer your questions from Twitter.
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The Red Zone Podcast: Breaking down UW's matchup with Michigan:
Topics include how the wide receivers are adjusting with Quintez Cephus back in the fold, the revamped passing game, how Michigan’s new offense has looked and how UW’s secondary must communicate on Saturday.
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08/05/19: Observations from the Badgers' 1st open practice of fall camp:
Rivals.com’s Jake Kocorowski joins the State Journal’s Jason Galloway to discuss the surprises from Wisconsin’s first open practice this fall. Topics include the quarterback battle, first-team reps for Josh Seltzner and Reggie Pearson, back-to-back safeties for two young linebackers, a solid day for the Badgers’ wide receivers and much more.
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07/26/19: Pre-camp mailbag:
State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway answers listener questions as the Badgers prepare to open fall camp next week. Topics include position battles, a potential bounce-back season for the defensive line, freshmen who could contribute right away, the quarterback situation and more.
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07/19/19: Big Ten Media Days:
The Zone’s Zach Heilprin joins State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway from Big Ten Media Days in Chicago to discuss some of Paul Chryst’s comments to local media members Thursday, UW’s failure to meet expectations last year, the Badgers’ quarterback situation, the Big Ten West race and more.
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04/30/19: Post-spring mailbag on the Badgers' new-look front seven, position battles, true freshmen who could contribute and much more:
State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway answers listener questions following the University of Wisconsin’s final spring practice. Topics include the Badgers’ new-look front seven, an inexperienced outside linebacker group, which true freshmen could contribute this season, the quarterback battle and much more.
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04/23/19: Positions to watch, players who stood out, potential for improved QB play and more:
BadgerBlitz.com’s John Veldhuis joins State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway to discuss the potential of improved quarterback play for the Badgers this season, positions they’ll be watching closely this fall, players who stood out this spring and more.
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04/16/19: Breaking down Graham Mertz's play, the quarterback battle, candidates to start on the offensive line and more:
The Zone’s Zach Heilprin joins State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway to discuss Graham Mertz’s impressive start to spring practice, how the quarterback battle could shake out this fall, what to make of the offensive line, why the Badgers’ pass rush might improve this year and more.
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04/09/19: Talking quarterbacks, cornerbacks and more from Badgers spring ball after three open practices:
Bucky’s 5th Quarter’s Jake Kocorowski joins State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway to discuss Jack Coan’s early lead in the quarterback race, Graham Mertz’s chances of catching him, potential concerns on the offensive line, which cornerbacks will start come August and more.
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03/26/19: Mailbag on Badgers' QB competition, Graham Mertz, other position battles and more:
State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway answers listener questions as the Badgers begin spring practice. Topics include the quarterback competition, other position battles, Graham Mertz, Griffin Grady’s move to outside linebacker, potential standout newcomers and much more.
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