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Matt LaFleur has taken a lot of heat for keeping defensive coordinator Joe Barry on staff after last year’s defensive performance. Despite an up-and-down year on defense, LaFleur decided not to make a change. This is the first time that LaFleur could be asked about the decision and he explained why he felt Barry deserved another year. https://twitter.com/madisondotcom/status/1641618323925356544?t=FQ4ClCSI3zX5yAdllQNSDQ&s=07&fbclid=IwAR3giC_2zHuJFp4iQwBfqdG7-PTkq_bIxzFNE5IRb2MF3mAWMuDwCC2culE Matt LaFleur On Joe Barry LaFleur admits that it was rough at times but at the end of the season, he could see improvement and he credited Barry. “Although it wasn’t always pretty, I did think we started to improve as the…

The Wisconsin basketball season did not end how many wanted. After missing out on the NCAA tournament, the team made it to the NIT semifinals before collapsing in the second half. It did not take long for the Badgers to lose a player, Jordan Davis, to the transfer portal. Davis was replaced midseason by standout freshman Connor Essegian. He took to social media to react to the news that Davis would be leaving the team. https://twitter.com/CEssegian/status/1641578170011844613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1641578170011844613%7Ctwgr%5E367f21709efa2ae61dded1420ec664736382da14%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbadgerswire.usatoday.com%2F2023%2F03%2F30%2Fwisconsin-guard-connor-essegian-reacts-to-jordan-davis-entering-the-transfer-portal%2F Wisconsin Basketball: Connor Essegian Tweets Message To Davis There is no bad blood here. Essegian expressed how much he appreciated Davis’ help when he…

Wisconsin football has a great home to play in, Camp Randall Stadium. College football is full of awesome traditions and iconic places to play. 247 Sports came out with a list of the top stadiums in terms of fan atmosphere and Wisconsin ranked in the top ten. Wisconsin Football: Camp Randall Stadium Between the tailgating experience and the ever-popular “Jump Around” tradition, Wisconsin has done a great job of cultivating a fun fan experience. Camp Randall came in sixth in terms of top fan atmospheres. The list references the “Jump Around” tradition as the big draw saying that, “everyone in…

The Wisconsin Badgers have been making a lot of noise on the recruiting trail. Many high-level recruits have been visiting and taking Wisconsin seriously. While there is still a long way to go, the initial commitments show how good Luke Fickell and his staff are on the recruiting trail. The class of 2024 could get a little better as they received a crystal ball for three-star wide receiver Kyan Berry-Johnson. https://twitter.com/thebadgerswire/status/1641032492290306049?s=20&fbclid=IwAR2Smftzyp0A2Zh5cA45QY6_69x85mNxYgRtJjkY_XUkFJAfe2mYMH2cFOs Wisconsin Badgers Get Crystal Ball For Three-Star Recruit Berry-Johnson is a 5-foot-10, 162-pound receiver out of Bolingbrook, Illinois. He looks to be a dynamic playmaker with the ball in…

Graham Mertz transferred out of the Wisconsin Badgers football program following the disappointing season. This wasn’t a surprise as it seemed that both sides needed to go in a new direction. Mertz ended up at the University of Florida where he will get a chance to show what he can do against SEC opponents. He will wear the number 15, a legendary number in the state of Florida.  Graham Mertz Will Wear Tim Tebow’s Number At Florida Mertz will rock the number 15 this year the same as legendary Florida quarterback Tim Tebow. Mertz comes to Gainesville after several disappointing…

The Green Bay Packers are hard at work preparing for the NFL Draft. Brian Gutekunst was in Arizona for the annual meeting of all the general managers as well as coaches. His next stop is Knoxville, Tennessee where he will attend Tennessee’s pro day. This has led many to wonder if the Packers are interested in the dynamic wide receiver, Jalin Hyatt. https://twitter.com/mattschneidman/status/1640866168843177985?s=49&t=Bgo5ZRJWlUVL5qPJtpvYEQ&fbclid=IwAR1XJItmDEB7GAlJLEf5htDg40I_t75c5veE6XrjRleI1nURZzZL1SPd5b0 Green Bay Packers Interested In Jalin Hyatt? The Packers could use another wide receiver or two on their roster. Matt LaFleur spoke today about the need for a veteran in the room as Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs,…

The Wisconsin Badgers football program got a big boost when quarterback Tanner Mordecai came to Madison through the transfer portal. The former SMU quarterback is the favorite to be under center this fall for the Badgers thanks to his impressive resume. Luke Fickell has been impressed in the first couple of spring practices and head coach Luke Fickell says he is doing a “phenomenal job”. Wisconsin Badgers Football: Tanner Mordecai Impresses Early While no one is questioning Mordecai’s talent, many have wondered whether he would make the transition into a Big Ten program smoothly. It is safe to say that…

The Milwaukee Bucks have long been connected to all-star point guard, Damian Lillard. Way back in 2020, it was reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo had talked to Lillard about teaming up in Portland something fans are happy did not happen. However, this connection has fueled rumors that Lillard may one day force himself to Milwaukee. Those rumors continue to swirl today.  Damian Lillard To The Milwaukee Bucks? The Trailblazers have had a disappointing season. While Lillard has had an amazing season, the team around him simply hasn’t been good enough. As Lillard reaches the twilight of his career, many are wondering…

The Green Bay Packers are busy preparing for the NFL Draft. Drafting players is one of the most challenging things a front office has to do. It isn’t a perfect science. Sometimes draft picks don’t pan out. However, fans and analysts are always quick to point out the missed picks by general managers when evaluating draft performances. A recent stat shows how good the Green Bay Packers have drafted in the past five years. https://twitter.com/sharpfootball/status/1639647189373796352?s=49&t=Bgo5ZRJWlUVL5qPJtpvYEQ&fbclid=IwAR2ElFT3WH_tmh19bpYYcdffKC5ar5F-z_A8ck90fho77KcKCEzYuQxu0P8 Green Bay Packers NFL Draft Success Warren Sharp compiled a list of total snaps played in the past five years by players a team drafted…

The Wisconsin Badgers have officially held their first spring practice. This was the first chance for fans to see the new look team on the field. The offense especially has gone under an extreme makeover and the first look did not disappoint. https://twitter.com/ZachHeilprin/status/1639680526117138434?s=20&fbclid=IwAR2n4KsB7KcWbxXqu9pIvUaKkQjKIDP8sLf0w4-RUtSZyC6piKTJN0vkZcs Wisconsin Badgers First Spring Practice With the glut of talent that the Badgers brought in this off-season, the question on a lot of people’s minds was who would be the first-team offense. In the first spring practice, this is who Luke Fickell and his staff rolled out. QB Tanner Mordecai RB Braelon Allen/Chez Mellusi WR Chimere Dike…