Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck fires back at ex-players' accusations Colten Bartholomew Jul 27, 2023 Jul 27, 2023 Updated Jul 29, 2023 × BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin and reporter Colten Bartholomew discuss Day One of Big Ten football media days in Indianapolis. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save INDIANAPOLIS — Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck on Thursday fired back against accusations of a toxic culture in his locker room.kAm“%96D6 2==682E:@?D 2C6 32D6=6DD[” u=64< D2:5 5FC:?8 9:D 255C6DD @? 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3 takeaways from Day 1 of Big Ten football media days BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin and reporter Colten Bartholomew discuss Day One of Big Ten football media days in Indianapolis.
How a Wisconsin native plans to lead Northwestern football past hazing scandal David Braun thought he was taking his dream job, moving from an FCS coordinator job to the Big Ten. He got more than he bargained for.
Big Ten foes intrigued by Wisconsin football's move to the Air Raid offense Rivals, including those with ties to the Badgers program, offer their thoughts on Wisconsin's offensive philosophy and coach Luke Fickell.
Polzin: Why another Jim Leonhard-Bret Bielema partnership makes sense Two former Wisconsin football coaches will team up at Illinois. It's a move that should benefit both parties.
Wisconsin native competing for starting role with Ohio State football A 2022 recruit decided to play for a national power and now, as a redshirt freshman, is eyeing a starting spot.
NBC broadcasting 3 Wisconsin football games in 2023, report says Primetime games are coming to Camp Randall Stadium according to a report. Nine games now have kickoff time slots announced.
Big Ten commissioner wants help from Congress to change 'not true NIL' Tony Petitti made pointed comments about name, image and likeness in his first Big Ten football media days address.
Wisconsin football's Braelon Allen earns Big Ten preseason honors The Badgers junior running back was one of 10 players honored before Big Ten media days opened in Indianapolis.
Jim Leonhard has a new role with a Wisconsin football rival The former Badgers star, defensive coordinator and interim coach has a new job in the Big Ten. Here's what we know.
Media predicts Wisconsin football resurgence in Luke Fickell's first season Luke Fickell and his staff enter their first fall camp with the Badgers with high expectations according to a panel of Big Ten Conference media.
Open Jim: Who are some players to watch during Wisconsin football camp? BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his mailbag.
Why Luke Fickell is keeping a close eye on Wisconsin football players The Badgers coach said Thursday that he sees room for improvement when it comes to player discipline within the program.
Here are the suits coaches, Wisconsin players wore on Day 2 of Big Ten football media days Big Ten football media days wrapped up Thursday with coaches and players from seven teams speaking in Indianapolis.
Does Braelon Allen regret playing running back after Wisconsin role models speak out? Melvin Gordon says it sucks to play running back. Jonathan Taylor says the NFL doesn't appreciate them. What's Allen think?
Why Wisconsin's Luke Fickell loves the football recruiting rivalries in the Big Ten Four new coaches are leading Big Ten West programs, but one in particular — Wisconsin's Luke Fickell — cranked things up on the recruiting trail.
Ep. 49 BadgerExtra podcast: Media days recap and 2024 Wisconsin football recruit Jay Harper BadgerExtra’s Colten Bartholomew and Jake Kocorowski recap Big Ten football media days, then 2024 Badgers recruit Jay Harper joins in.
10 things we learned about Wisconsin football from Big Ten Media Days With UW set to open camp on Tuesday, here's what we learned about the Badgers and their Big Ten foes.