This week's Open Jim podcast includes my thoughts on Big Ten football scheduling, plus these two featured mailbag questions:
Wisconsin has historically been a ball control team that wants to dominate the time of possesion, but now, under Phil Longo, they’re running a hurry-up offense. If the Badgers are up and its late in the game will Longo slow down the pace of the game or keep the foot on the gas?
— wisconsinsane (@wisconsinsane) May 15, 2023
Anyone getting nervous that Coach Fick’s magic recruiting touch is wearing off ?
— Steve Schuster (@SteveSc84123682) May 15, 2023
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If you could give your crystal ball view of 3 years from now…Luke Fickell and company will be better or similar in recruiting compared to the last 5 years. Also…will the fence have been Re fortified
— Todd (@pilprin) May 15, 2023
For both FB and MBB, what are the five worst losses you ever covered. Worst is defined as the most devastated Badger post-game locker rooms.
— Craig Smith (@smithcp1) May 15, 2023
Back in the late 2000s, the Brewers would sell out nearly half their games, including 22 straight back in 2008. Now they don't even sell out their weekend games. They're still top 10 in attendance every year, but why don't you think they are reaching that 3,000,000+ mark anymore?
— Chris Cesar (@Cesar_Chris) May 15, 2023
With JJ Watt buying an ownership interest in a soccer club (Burnley), what other former badgers would make great sports team owners?
— Barret Van Sicklen (@BVanSlick) May 15, 2023
Hey Jim - Vegas has the Packers' win total at 7.5. In a 17-game season, this seems like the over is easy. Or am I way off and the Packers are likely to win 5 or less? PS - Not betting, and not looking for betting advice.
— Sean Stephenson (@sgstephenson) May 15, 2023
Photos: Wisconsin football's 'The Launch'
Wisconsin Badgers fullback Zach Gloudeman (44) runs the ball during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Kamo'i Latu (13) grabs the shirt of Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Skyler Bell (11) during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell watches his palyers during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Badger defensive players celebrate after defeating the offense during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) looks to pass the ball during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers host the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell speaks with staff during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quincy Burroughs (5) is hit by Wisconsin Badgers safety Owen Arnett (18) during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) celebrates with Ricardo Hallman (2) after Hallman intercepted a pass during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Austin Brown (9) tackles wide receiver Vinny Anthony (86) during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Tommy McIntosh (15) is taken down by cornerbacks Amaun Williams (31) and Jace Arnold (22) during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jonas Duclona (21) intercepts a pass during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball against cornerback Alexander Smith (11) during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers fullback Riley Nowakowski (37) catches a pass during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers Cade Yacamelli (25) is tackled by safety Preston Zachman (14) during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
UW quarterback Tanner Mordecai looks at the sideline during "The Launch" open practice on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Grover Bortolotti (43) is tackled by defensive end James Thompson Jr. (90) during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs the ball during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Travian Blaylock (26) speaks with safety Hunter Wohler (24) during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Grover Bortolotti (43) is tackled by Tyler Jansey (27) during the Launch at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers safety Charlie Jarvis (34) tackles fullback Zach Gloudeman (44) during “The Launch” event at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini (63) prepares to snap the ball during “The Launch” event at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badger fans cheer during “The Launch” event at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers outside linebackers/special teams coach Matt Mitchell yells at the players during “The Launch” event at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterbacks Braedyn Locke (18), Myles Burkett (16), Tanner Mordecai (8), Nick Evers (7) and Marshall Howe (12) participate in “The Launch” event at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jason Maitre (23) and linebacker Jordan Turner (54) shake hadns during “The Launch” event at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quincy Burroughs (5) is low-fives Tommy McIntosh (15) during “The Launch” event at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badger fans watch “The Launch” event at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony (86) catches a pass during “The Launch” event at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Ricardo Hallman (2) returns the ball after intercepting it during “The Launch” event at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Cade Yacamelli (25) runs the ball against safety Austin Brown (9) and linebacker T.J. Bollers (3) during “The Launch” event at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) catches a wild snap during “The Launch” event at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers host “The Launch” event at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, April 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

