A reader and frequent contributor to the Open Jim mailbag suggested I include my updated projection of the University of Wisconsin football team’s record each week and, hey, it’s not a bad idea if the goal is to make fun of me for being horrible at predicting how the Badgers will do each week.
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Why are there so many players leaving? Is there a cancer somewhere?
— David Zeier (@CheeseheadinOH) October 25, 2021
Are you concerned with what seems to be an alarming number of departures from the football program mid season?
— Derek Detert (@Deetztreatz) October 26, 2021
Given all the recent losses (Berger, Lyles, Chandler, other RBs) how do you foresee the Badgers modifying their recruiting class for 2022? It’s a bit late but will they try to fill some additional slots or pocket them for the next year?
— Chris Davis (@cdavis20000) October 25, 2021
Can the Badger football team win without passing more than 10 times a game?
— JMW123 (@jmw1235) October 25, 2021
Does Chryst have any confidence in the passing game? I don’t see how the Badgers can win this weekend without throwing it more than they have the last couple of weeks.
— Erik Grinde (@egrinde) October 25, 2021
The passing game is worse than the Wisconsin average (which means it’s awful). Is it due mostly to:
— Bill_Woj (@Slough_Creek) October 26, 2021
1) Lack of Pass Protection?
2) Receivers not getting open?
3) Antiquated passing scheme?
4) QB play?
If you say a combo, maybe rank these and comment on why it could improve
How much does the apparent increase in confidence for the O line help the passing game going forward? Will Mertz be able to take advantage of the “new” O line’s performance?
— Paul Yochum'63 (@PaulYochum63) October 26, 2021
Wisco #2 defense in the nation. Iowa #3 defense in the nation. We looking at first team to 10 on Saturday?
— whitey (@Whiteywilhelm) October 25, 2021
Are there any reports of how Deacon Pe’a Hill is developing? (His situation seems to represent the more ideal model for #Badgers QB development.)
— Badger Local (@BadgerLocal) October 25, 2021
No idea over here, why i ask. Can Keenau Benton have any chance of being drafted at the end of this year?
— Trevor Donahue (@trev_diesel) October 26, 2021
routinely battling cold shooting with strong defensive efforts. This year defensive struggles are certain. However, do we finally see an uptick in offensive efficiencies with this group? Beyond Davis, where are the points coming from? Who gets better? Who surprises?
— WISkeylover54 (@WISkeylover54) October 25, 2021
With the Badgers being young this year, do you think the “fresh start” will make Greg Gard and the Badgers a better team overall?
— Play For March (@playformarch) October 25, 2021
To the extent anyone cares about UW men’s hockey, is the Granato experiment coming to an end? Its almost impossible for UW hockey to be this bad given the facilities and history
— Steve Schuster (@SteveSc84123682) October 26, 2021
You like providing grades after games. What grade would you give the Packers' defense after 7 games? I'm at a solid "B". Given all the injuries, that defense performed well yesterday. 2 TO, 3/4 on 4th down stops, blocked FG, 3 sacks. All with out Smith Bros, Jaire, King.
— Sean Stephenson (@sgstephenson) October 25, 2021
