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Jesse Temple

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Director of content for Badger Connect; University of Wisconsin beat reporter; 2025 FWAA national beat writer of the year. Contact me: jntemple11@gmail.com Find my stories here: www.badgerconnect.com

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
‘Keep stacking days’: Wisconsin hammers Michigan State 31-3 as Badgers continue to rise Story from Camp Randall Stadium at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/keep-stackin...
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‘Keep stacking days’: Wisconsin hammers Michigan State 31-3 as Badgers continue to rise
Wisconsin, 4-1, has won four consecutive games for the first time in five years.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We have our Badger Breakdown video preview looking at three storylines for Wisconsin against Michigan State. Interviews include QB Colton Joseph, TE Jacob Harris, S Matt Jung and DL Hammond Russell IV. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-break...
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Badger Breakdown: How Wisconsin can keep momentum rolling against Michigan State
The Badgers can improve to 4-1 entering their only bye weekend this season.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Breaking: Wisconsin receives a commitment from 5-star edge Jalanie George in the 2028 recruiting class. The story behind his decision at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
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How Wisconsin landed edge Jalanie George, the first five-star commit in the Luke Fickell era
George is rated in the 247Sports Composite as the No. 27 player nationally in the 2028 class.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Wisconsin men’s hockey opens season with big ambitions following national title game appearance: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-me...
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Wisconsin men’s hockey opens season with big ambitions following national title game appearance
The Badgers begin Year 4 of the Mike Hastings era ranked No. 6 in the country
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Anything is really possible after this outcome." How Wisconsin’s defense ignited an upset of Penn State and showed its potential this season: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsins-d...
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Wisconsin’s defense ignites upset of Penn State and shows its potential this season
The Badgers forced four consecutive three-and-outs in the second half to stay in the game.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
‘The Badgers are back’: How Wisconsin stunned No. 13 Penn State with an improbable 24-20 comeback victory. Story from Beaver Stadium at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/the-badgers-...
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‘The Badgers are back’: Wisconsin stuns No. 13 Penn State with improbable 24-20 comeback victory
Wisconsin, which trailed 17-0 early, secures a potentially program-changing win under coach Luke Fickell.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New Badger Breakdown video preview with three storylines for Wisconsin's Big Ten opener against Penn State, interviews with receiver Chris Brooks Jr. and outside linebacker Sebastian Cheeks and more. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-break...
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Badger Breakdown: Previewing Wisconsin’s Big Ten opener against Penn State
The Badgers (2-1) will travel to Beaver Stadium for a matchup with the No. 13 Nittany Lions (3-0) on Saturday.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
New Badger Connect Podcast: The many passions of Wisconsin tight end Jacob Harris. One of the more interesting and enjoyable conversations on the podcast (free): www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...
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Badger Connect Podcast: The many passions of Wisconsin tight end Jacob Harris
Harris’ interests beyond football include birds, music and puppets.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"He is the perfect guy for the job." How director of football alumni relations Bradie Ewing has been ‘transformational’ for former Badgers players: www.badgerconnect.com/how-director...
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How director of football alumni relations Bradie Ewing has been ‘transformational’ for former Badgers players
Ewing, who played at Wisconsin from 2008-11, returned to his alma mater six months ago in a new role.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Badger Breakdown video: Previewing Wisconsin’s home opener against Western Illinois by examining three key storylines: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-break...
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Badger Breakdown: Previewing Wisconsin’s home opener against Western Illinois
The Badgers are heavy favorites in a game that can put them on the right track.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Badger Connect Podcast: Associate head coach Joe Krabbenhoft on two decades with Wisconsin basketball (free): www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...
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Badger Connect Podcast: Associate head coach Joe Krabbenhoft on two decades with Wisconsin basketball
Krabbenhoft discusses his life as a Badgers player, transitioning into coaching and more.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
“It was an incredible group to have that confidence to go kick some ass against LSU.” Wisconsin last played at Lambeau Field 10 years ago against a top-5 team in the season opener. Revisiting that day ahead of Wisconsin’s Lambeau opener vs. Notre Dame. www.badgerconnect.com/a-perfect-op...
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‘A perfect opportunity’: Revisiting Wisconsin’s Lambeau Field upset of LSU a decade later
Wisconsin will once again open its season as an underdog at Lambeau against No. 4 Notre Dame on Sunday.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Badger Connect Podcast: Cooper Catalano and dad Jim on excitement surrounding sophomore season www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...
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Badger Connect Podcast: Cooper Catalano and dad Jim on excitement surrounding sophomore season
Catalano, who finished second on the team with 56 tackles last season, appears poised for a big campaign.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We have an awesome Badger Bites out this week. Quarterbacks coach Kenny Guiton takes us inside fall camp on the practice field and in the meeting room. Lots of good stuff in here. The full episode is available only at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
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Badger Bites: Inside a day at fall camp with Wisconsin quarterbacks coach Kenny Guiton
Guiton is mic’d up at practice and in the meeting room and shares insight into how he is shaping the QB room.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Position-by-position observations with Wisconsin’s open preseason practices complete: www.badgerconnect.com/position-by-...
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Position-by-position observations with Wisconsin’s open preseason practices complete
Here’s where things stand after 15 fall camp practices.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Inside Wisconsin’s lengthy scrimmage two weeks before the season opener against Notre Dame: www.badgerconnect.com/inside-wisco...
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Inside Wisconsin’s scrimmage two weeks before season opener against Notre Dame
The Badgers ran roughly 100 plays during an eventual fall camp practice.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Wisconsin's volleyball season begins tonight with the first of many marquee matches. How setter Charlie Fuerbringer has worked to take her game to the next level: www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
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How Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer has worked to take her game to the next level
Fuerbringer enters her junior season eager to push herself as a leader and more physical playmaker.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Badger Connect Podcast: Lauren Carlini and Sydney Hilley on establishing Wisconsin volleyball’s standard of excellence (free): www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...
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Badger Connect Podcast: Lauren Carlini and Sydney Hilley on establishing Wisconsin volleyball’s standard of excellence
Carlini and Hilley are two of the best setters in college volleyball history.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
"I feel like everything after that, it’s going to be like, ‘OK, we’ve seen this before. Now we know how to handle it.’” How Wisconsin volleyball is approaching its most challenging schedule under Kelly Sheffield: www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
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How Wisconsin volleyball is approaching its most challenging schedule under Kelly Sheffield
The No. 6 Badgers play every other top-10 team and 14 total ranked opponents this season.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Eric Mateos has approached the challenge of reshaping Wisconsin's offensive line with humor and intensity. Lots of intensity. On the work he's done to push the group and the work that remains ahead of a critical season: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-of...
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Wisconsin offensive line coach Eric Mateos’ intensity pushing unit to make big gains in critical season
The Badgers’ success this season will be dictated in large part by how well the O-line performs.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Observations on every offensive and defensive position group through Wisconsin's first four preseason football practices: www.badgerconnect.com/offensive-an...
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Offensive and defensive position group observations through Wisconsin’s first four preseason practices
A look at which players are beginning to stand out early in camp.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Why running backs coach Jayden Everett believes Badgers have ‘a great opportunity to resurrect an RBU-type room’ www.badgerconnect.com/why-running-...
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Why running backs coach Jayden Everett believes Badgers have ‘a great opportunity to resurrect an RBU-type room’
Wisconsin has several running backs competing for playing time this preseason.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We have a new Badger Connect Podcast out now with Kristen Simon (free). Simon is part of an extremely talented volleyball team that will be fun to watch this season. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...
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Badger Connect Podcast: Kristen Simon eager to elevate her game on talented Wisconsin volleyball team
Simon played an integral role as libero on the Badgers’ Final Four team during her freshman season.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Five questions Wisconsin football can begin to answer with start of preseason practices: www.badgerconnect.com/five-questio...
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Five questions Wisconsin football can begin to answer with start of preseason practices
The Badgers have a big opportunity in front of them in Year 4 under coach Luke Fickell.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
New Badger Connect Podcast: Matt Jung and Chris Brooks Jr. discuss football expectations before fall camp (free): www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...
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Badger Connect Podcast: Matt Jung and Chris Brooks Jr. discuss football expectations before fall camp
Jung and Brooks Jr. will be two of Wisconsin’s senior leaders this season.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A position-by-position preview for Wisconsin football ahead of preseason practices www.badgerconnect.com/a-position-b...
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A position-by-position preview for Wisconsin football ahead of preseason practices
The Badgers are set to begin fall camp on August 6.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Badger Connect Podcast: Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst on his new role, the future at Wisconsin and a lot more. This episode is free for all to view: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...
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Badger Connect Podcast: AD Shawn Eichorst on his new role and the future at Wisconsin
Eichorst tackles a wide range of topics in our latest podcast.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
"Why wouldn't I have that mindset of being able to be the starting quarterback of this school? If I were not to have those expectations, I'm just shorting myself." Why freshman QB Ryan Hopkins has big ambitions at Wisconsin after impressive spring showing: www.badgerconnect.com/why-freshman...
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Why freshman QB Ryan Hopkins has big ambitions for his Wisconsin career after impressive spring showing
Hopkins, who wowed with his speed, arm talent, composure and leadership, enters fall camp vying for the backup job.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Running back Abu Sama III is the guest on this week's Badger Connect Podcast. The podcast is free to listen to and view. Check it out here: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...
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Badger Connect Podcast: Running back Abu Sama III on creating change for Wisconsin’s offense
Sama III rushed for 1,933 yards and 13 touchdowns in three seasons at Iowa State.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
"There's a lot of horses that win a lot of races until they get to the Kentucky Derby when they take a step up in class. That’s what this group is needing to do." Kelly Sheffield on Wisconsin’s loaded volleyball roster and how to put it all together: www.badgerconnect.com/kelly-sheffi...
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Kelly Sheffield on Wisconsin’s loaded volleyball roster and the challenge of putting it all together
The Badgers have one of the youngest and most intriguing teams in Sheffield’s tenure.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst discusses the excitement, challenges of his new role at Wisconsin. Story at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/director-of-...
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Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst discusses the excitement, challenges of his new role at Wisconsin
Eichorst, who worked in Wisconsin’s athletics department from 2006-11, returns following an eight-year stint at Texas.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Wisconsin has officially announced Shawn Eichorst as the next director of athletics. He will be formally introduced at an upcoming event at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Why 4-star in-state guard Jalen Brown creates so much excitement for the future of Badgers basketball. Wisconsin's staff has done an excellent job putting together its 2027 recruiting class. www.badgerconnect.com/why-4-star-i...
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Why 4-star in-state guard Jalen Brown creates so much excitement for the future of Wisconsin basketball
Brown is a two-time first-team all-state honoree whose versatility stands out.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
BREAKING: Wisconsin lands a commitment from top-100 guard Baboucarr Ann, one of the highest-rated Badgers commits in the online rankings era. Story at Badger Connect on his talent and why him joining Wisconsin is part of a ‘full-circle’ journey: www.badgerconnect.com/four-star-gu...
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Four-star guard Baboucarr Ann’s Wisconsin basketball commitment part of ‘full-circle’ journey
Ann, one of the highest-rated Badgers commits in the online rankings era, is eager to follow the path he watched Brad Davison take at Wisconsin.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
"Lombardi strolled those sidelines, man. It was cool when I was walking around there just thinking about all the history that’s gone down at Lambeau Field." Lambeau visit gives Wisconsin appreciation for past, excitement for future against Notre Dame: www.badgerconnect.com/lambeau-fiel...
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Lambeau Field visit gives Wisconsin appreciation for past, excitement for future against Notre Dame
The Badgers open the season against the Fighting Irish in Green Bay on September 6.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
New Badger Connect Podcast: Introducing Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Chris Solinsky www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...
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Badger Connect Podcast: Introducing Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Chris Solinsky
Solinsky, a former 14-time All-American runner in his Wisconsin career, replaces Mick Byrne as coach.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
"I think Badger fans are going to love him because he's going to be a really exceptional talent and a really fun player to get to know and cheer for." Why Jackson Ball arrives at Wisconsin with high expectations: www.badgerconnect.com/jackson-ball...
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Jackson Ball eager to make an impact for Wisconsin’s basketball team this season
Ball, a combo guard, arrives as one of the top young players in New Zealand.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Breaking down Wisconsin’s five latest football commits that helped fill out the 2027 recruiting class: www.badgerconnect.com/breaking-dow...
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Breaking down Wisconsin’s five latest football commits that helped fill out the 2027 recruiting class
The Badgers have 22 total commits, which includes nine over the past two weeks.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Wisconsin lands one of its prized 2027 recruits with the commitment of 4-star prospect Mekhi Williams, the highest-rated Badgers DB out of high school in 26 years. Here’s the story of how the dominoes fell for it to come together, free at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/four-star-co...
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Four-star cornerback Mekhi Williams commits to Wisconsin to keep Badgers hot recruiting streak rolling
Wisconsin has 17 total commitments in the 2027 class, including four out of the first official visit weekend.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
We have a fun Badger Bites episode this week. Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano offer an apartment tour and a window into their relationship. The full episode is available for free at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
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Badger Bites: Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano offer an apartment tour and a window into their relationship
The two Wisconsin linebackers are embracing high expectations entering their sophomore seasons.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
General manager Marc VandeWettering on Wisconsin’s basketball offseason roster-building approach, from the players the Badgers didn't retain to the newcomers who wowed on film and analytically. Free content week at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/gm-marc-vand...
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GM Marc VandeWettering on Wisconsin’s basketball offseason roster-building approach
The Badgers retooled their team with experienced players that VandeWettering believes “can continue to push us forward.”
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
It's been one year since Badger Connect launched. To celebrate, we have free content for the next week. Thanks for coming along on the journey. We've got a lot more in store: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...
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Badger Connect celebrates one year since its launch and looks toward the future
We are proud of what we’re building and thankful to have you on board.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
A new Badger Connect Podcast is out. Quarterback Colton Joseph and his dad join the show to talk about Wisconsin's program, handling expectations and a lot more: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...
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Badger Connect Podcast: QB Colton Joseph and his dad on joining Wisconsin and handling expectations
Joseph, a standout quarterback at Old Dominion, transferred to Wisconsin in January to lead the Badgers.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Zach Kinziger and Will Garlock are eager to elevate their games in Year 2 at Wisconsin: www.badgerconnect.com/zach-kinzige...
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Zach Kinziger and Will Garlock eager to elevate their games in Year 2 at Wisconsin
The two in-state products and roommates are set to have bigger roles for Wisconsin’s basketball team.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Badger Connect Podcast: Pat Lambert provides an inside look at Wisconsin’s football recruiting efforts (free): www.badgerconnect.com/badger-conne...
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Badger Connect Podcast: Pat Lambert provides an inside look at Wisconsin’s football recruiting efforts
Lambert is entering his fourth year as the Badgers’ director of recruiting.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
We have a new Badger Bites episode today. First, a great conversation with receiver Chris Brooks Jr. Then, he tries to teach me how to catch passes from a Jugs machine. At least I didn't break my nose. Full episode at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
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Badger Bites: WR Chris Brooks Jr. on his dedication to Wisconsin and how to catch JUGS machine passes
Brooks Jr., who caught 11 passes for 124 yards last season, has become a respected leader for the Badgers.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
"That man has a work ethic like no other. He'll be able to do whatever coach Gard needs him to do." Why LaTrevion Fenderson is just scratching the surface on his potential as he arrives at Wisconsin: www.badgerconnect.com/why-latrevio...
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Why LaTrevion Fenderson is just scratching the surface on his potential as he arrives at Wisconsin
Fenderson, a freshman-to-be from Racine, Wis., brings physicality and toughness to the Badgers.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
‘My childhood dream come true’: How Wisconsin flipped in-state linebacker Keaton Wollan in the 2027 class: www.badgerconnect.com/my-childhood...
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‘My childhood dream come true’: How Wisconsin flipped in-state LB Keaton Wollan in the 2027 class
Wollan, an all-state football and basketball player, becomes the ninth in-state commit in his class.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Brian Butch joins Badger Connect as director of community programs. He discusses his role, his passion for giving back to kids, his memories as a former player and a lot more on the podcast today (free). Glad to have Brian on the Badger Connect team: www.badgerconnect.com/brian-butch-...
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Brian Butch joins Badger Connect as director of community programs
Butch, who will remain in his role as basketball radio commentator, discusses his passion for giving back to kids in the Badger Connect Podcast.
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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We have a new Badger Bites episode this week. Meet Wisconsin football director of scouting and player personnel Darius Hicks: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
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Badger Bites: Meet Wisconsin football director of scouting and player personnel Darius Hicks
Hicks arrived at Wisconsin in March following a stint as scouting director at Michigan State.
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