Lee Sports Wisconsin columnist Jim Polzin answers reader questions each week in Open Jim and for this week's video response, he hits the court.
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Drives me nuts the lack of respect Coach Gard gets from many “so called” fans. What drives it? Also what % chance would you have given the Badgers to beat Iowa St. if Chucky doesn’t get injured?
— Douglas Greenberg (@DougGreenB) May 16, 2022
Is there still a reserve big man the basketball team is looking for in a transfer?
— Kurt Sagendorph (@ksagendo) May 16, 2022
Does the basketball program need to adjust their strategy for program building in the NIL and transfer portal era and how?
— witnessthewest (@Goldengatehoops) May 17, 2022
At this point in the transfer cycle, do you still hold the same opinion about Ben Carlson? Do you still believe he couldn’t be a rotation guy and contribute?
— Ross Leinweber (@BoldCoastCap) May 17, 2022
NCAA has made comments about transfer portal changes. What changes could they make that won’t result in law suits?
— Jo Howard (@Johoward519) May 17, 2022
NIL and the portal have created chaos in college basketball and football. What do both sports look like 5-10 years from now?
— Keith Schmidt (@madtownkeith) May 17, 2022
With Braelon Allen expected to make even bigger strides this year (no pun intended), should I taper expectations for a breakout year for Mertz, simply due to a typical run heavy offense?
— Mitchell Gauger (@mitchellgauger) May 17, 2022
I assume UW has an HR department and someone contacted the Air Force Academy regarding Sheridens references. How did it not come up, by him, by a background check by HR or through CPC’s staff following up. Just seems odd.
— Christopher Wollak (@wollakcj) May 18, 2022
Given the timing of the departure will the Badgers be forced to look internal for an ILB coach? Are there good candidates on staff?
— Joe Kuester (@JCKuest) May 18, 2022
With spring football practice over. What positions are still unsettled? Also with LBs coach Bill Sheridan resigning what names are likely to replace him.
— Mark Meddings (@MeddingsMark1) May 16, 2022
Ok. Who is #2 QB when Mertz isn't playing well and is taken out? Nevermind, PC will never pull him. I'll just turn the TV off.
— David Zeier (@CheeseheadinOH) May 17, 2022
Who do you see as the top pass catchers behind Chimere Dike in the '22 season?
— Dick Bauhs (@dbauhs) May 17, 2022
What changes does Jon Horst make to the Bucks roster?
— 7th Inning Stretch (@finleyr27) May 16, 2022
Bucks: Big changes or tweaks (aka finding shooters)? https://t.co/c1qFkmStMq
— Dave Lubach (@Loobs_UW93) May 16, 2022
Do the bucks make any significant changes this off season? Like maybe an upgrade at shooting guard ?
— Josh Miller (@JoshMiller2934) May 17, 2022
Best off season moves for the bucks?
— Fred Ehle (@FredEhle) May 17, 2022
Predictions for the Bucks this off-season?
— Derek Mohoney (@derekmohoney) May 17, 2022
Who would win a three point shooting contest - the Wisconsin Badgers or the Milwaukee Bucks?
— Chris Davis (@cdavis20000) May 16, 2022
How do you see Rodgers' career playing out? 1 more year, 2, 3?
— Mike Marx (@fuzz227) May 17, 2022
Why doesn’t Wisconsin have a NHL team?
— Williejay (@wljenkin) May 16, 2022
Does anyone else watch Edmonton and wonder why Dylan Holloway hasn’t been called up?
— Tom Kahl (@Tomaskahl) May 17, 2022
Non-WI sports palette cleanser: your pick to win the Stanley Cup this year?
— BethAnn Meier (@BAMeier) May 17, 2022
Photos: Wisconsin football puts in work during spring practices
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Wisconsin wide receiver Keontez Lewis catches a punt during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Graduate assistant Keller Chryst runs drills with the quarterbacks during spring practice at the McClain Center.
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Wisconsin quarterback Chase Wolf throws a pass during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin tight end Jaylan Franklin jogs in between plays during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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UW quarterback Chase Wolf fakes a handoff to running back Grover Bortolotti during spring practice April 12, 2022, at the McClain Center.
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Wisconsin cornerback Avyonne Jones runs through drills during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin outside linebacker Nick Herbig (19) and safety John Torchio (15) run through drills during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin tight ends coach Chris Haering talks to his position group during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
