Check out this week’s edition of the Open Jim podcast, where Wisconsin volleyball setter MJ Hammill makes an appearance as the one-on-one guest.
Would THIS years team be better with PC or JL? Too many unknowns but take a stab at it
— Declan Cooper (@DeclanCoop51084) November 20, 2023
Will Connor Essegian be with the Badgers next year?
— David Smith (@baronvondibber) November 20, 2023
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Thanksgiving edition? Okay. What are the top few things that you are most thankful for as it relates to your role in the sports world?
— Chris Davis (@cdavis20000) November 20, 2023
Favorite Thanksgiving food?
— Jake Kocorowski (@JakeKoco) November 20, 2023
Least favorite Thanksgiving relative?
— Wes Hodkiewicz (@WesHod) November 20, 2023
Do you brine your turkey? Any special seasonings? Ever used bacon or butter to keep it moist?
— Chad Birger (@ChadBirger) November 20, 2023
Tanner Mordecai makes so many things happen with his feet. As we are in the age of the mobile QB, does Braedyn Locke really fit in future plans?
— Rob F (@RobFinley27) November 20, 2023
Which assistant coach is least likely to be back in 2024 - Longo, Tressel or Bicknell ?
— Steve Schuster (@SteveSc84123682) November 20, 2023
Is the badger win a turning point or a feint like the Illinois game?
— Fred Ehle (@FredEhle) November 20, 2023
In your opinion, is it possible that sign-stealing can translate into meaningful advantage without the coaches who call the plays knowing about said sign-stealing?
— mpone1956 (@mpone1956) November 20, 2023
Now that Gus Yalden has joined the Badger basketball team, how much playing time will he get?
— Johnny D (@genuinejbd) November 20, 2023
Maybe you've answered this in years past, but what's your favorite and least favorite Big Ten trip? Take this how you want, basketball/football, stadium/arena, city, opposing fans, environment, etc? And your best/favorite and worst experiences following the Badgers around?
— Frank McAllister (@UncleFrank528) October 9, 2023
Fans see Wisconsin men's basketball team they expected in upset of Virginia
Barry sees dominant win
The Badgers led wire-to-wire defeating previously undefeated and 24th ranked Virginia, 65-41. Best depth I’ve seen in years. Steven Crowl dominated the boards. If they play like this going forward, look out! Nice to see Barry Alvarez in the house!
— Jeff Ostach☮️ (@jeff_ostach) November 21, 2023
It's early
Can’t figure out this team. Good win here.
— Mr. Scott (@SCforestbrook) November 21, 2023
On-point passing
Defense was night and day better than any game this year; an aggressive Crowl was huge; ball movement was nice to see and there were some nice passes to set up easy shots. Great game!
— Greg Gard Stan (@dcjorgenson) November 21, 2023
Offense was bad?
Badgers shocked the world beating a top 25 team. Great defense. Offense is still bad. Outside of Crowell nobody else could shoot. Connor continues to be a disappointment. At this time probably not a tournament team.
— Drgradinjan (@drgradinjan) November 21, 2023
They need you to watch more often
Sadly, it was the first game I’ve been able to watch this season. Happily, the Badgers looked tough on defense, energized and scrappy on offense, and seemed to turn the tide on a lackluster start to the year. Curious about the lack of Essegian play. Keep it rolling, gents!
— BethAnn Meier (@BAMeier) November 21, 2023
A+ meme
— Chris(not)Chelios (@ChrisNotChelios) November 21, 2023
Likely Quad 1 victory?
Good win over a quality opponent. The Connor Essegian situation is worrisome, but if the team keeps playing like they did tonight, it may not matter.
— Counsell is a Snake (@bgillett43) November 21, 2023
True
Tough night for the fire Gard crowd
— Grateful Dread 🦌 (@UWGratefulRed) November 21, 2023
Nobody had a reason to
I did not see that coming! I figured it'd be a close game in the 50s. Blackwell - that boy is special. Nice effort by Crowl on both ends. Despite not a great shooting performance, it seemed like Chucky was everywhere - great D.
— tbuchner (@OnWisconsin07) November 21, 2023
Parallelism between UVa and the Badgers?
Good showing by Bucky. Some positives to build on.
— Daniel Konar (@daniel_konar) November 21, 2023
More importantly, Virginia. Every time someone says we should’ve hired Bennett, these types of Virgina performances are what come to mind.
It was impressive
Now THAT is the Wisconsin brand of basketball we’ve all come to know and love!
— Randall Kohl (@crandallkohl) November 21, 2023
The depth is nice
Impressive - get chucky and essegian cooking and this is a legit 10 deep squad with no drop off
— MJ (@MikefromWisky) November 21, 2023
Plenty to be thankful for
Very well-rounded win. Lots of guys involved on offense and a stout defensive performance against a top 25 team on a neutral court is a really good sign.
— Eli Wohlenhaus (@eliwohlenhaus) November 21, 2023
That's a good question
Just need to see this night in and night out. Can’t go from getting run out of the gym against Providence and beating Robert Morris by 10 to what I just watched. Why not this energy every night?
— Ernie Nichalson (@BigErn2323) November 21, 2023
First-half bias?
Great defense and rebounding. Really took advantage of their size advantage. Still struggling to shoot. Great win!
— Doug Clemann (@DougClemann) November 21, 2023
Someone's got to get him the ball
This is Crowl’s team. They need to play through him, not Chucky.
— Richard Earlier (@EarlierRichard) November 21, 2023
Probably not the worst
Not to sour a fun win, but that's the worst Virginia team in years. Maybe decades. The upcoming triumvirate of Marquette, Michigan State and Arizona will be infinitely more challenging.
— Bill Pfeiffer (@billt209) November 21, 2023
Packline packed it in
Rarity when you’re the better team at D than VA.
— Ken Schneider (@Kenisartistic) November 21, 2023
Sure feels like it
Best all around game in some time
— Mitchell Skurzewski (@MSkurzewski) November 21, 2023
Wire-to-wire energy
Learning from criticism is key. From tip-off to end, #Badgers had the necessary intensity to compete at a high level. Amen to the players for listening and implementing what they are taught. That makes #Wisconsin Basketball 🏀 successful.
— Teri Shannon (@77rocket) November 21, 2023
Let 'em win
We're back Jim
— Ryan Matson (@RyanMats23) November 21, 2023
Brick by brick
Good resume building win. Best defensive intensity I’ve seen in a while as well…Something to build on for sure.
— Jack Pine Express (@kwzanella) November 21, 2023
FUN!
I had a good time, Jim
— Badger Steve 🧀🍺🦌 (@UW_Steve) November 21, 2023
Boom goes Bucky's dynamite
Just… W O W ! ! 💥💥💥
— Mark Massey (@mfmass) November 21, 2023
Us vs. Us
They played Wisconsin basketball we’ve grown to love over the decades. Defense first and we will win a bunch of games. Back to our identity
— John Husmoe (@JohnHusmoe) November 21, 2023
Never in doubt
— Eric M. Tostrud (@EricTostrud) November 21, 2023
Most impressive since?
John Blackwell is one of the most impressive freshmen to come to UW in recent memory.
— Ben Deutsch ⛳️ (@KOnocomment) November 21, 2023
Great movie
— Dan Gratz (@DGratz13) November 21, 2023
Bingo!
We didn’t have a beatdown of VA on our bingo cards. But man that was fun to watch.
— ksagendo (@ksagendo) November 21, 2023
Buy stock now
Best team ever
— aarondentz (@aarondentz) November 21, 2023
Hitting expectations
Finally looked like the team we were expecting.
— Dave Rau (@DavidRau101) November 21, 2023
Agreed
Storr and Blackwell are exactly what this team needs — speed and athleticism. Great win.
— Politicsjunkie8 (@PoliticsJunkie9) November 21, 2023
Right on!
— Justin Allen (@jag18203) November 21, 2023
Bringing the thunder
Gilmore putback dunk #GillySZN
— matt, at home: Volume 3 (@mtthffmn) November 21, 2023
