Check out this week’s Open Jim podcast, where I talk about the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team landing a commitment from Daniel Freitag and answer these two mailbag questions.
Barry was a big proponent of building a wall around the state. The top 4 in-state high school football players are leaving the state to play elsewhere. Reason for concern, or is this just a case of having lost those guys before the first year coach got here?
— Rufus (@Rufus_GB) June 5, 2023
The men’s basketball program seems to be headed in the right direction. What’s happening with the women’s program? Has been horrible for so many years!
— Peter Murphy (@bestdadpeter) June 5, 2023
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What is your pie in the sky prediction for the upcoming football season
— Mark Meddings (@MeddingsMark1) June 7, 2023
What are your feelings on the fact that more and more power 5 college football games are not being played on Saturday’s? Are we moving too far from tradition?
— Douglas Greenberg (@DougGreenB) June 5, 2023
Do college teams like Wisconsin have a maximum number of players they can keep on the roster during the season? I know there are scholarship limits, but was curious about overall total? And I believe not all dress for away games correct?
— Douglas Greenberg (@DougGreenB) May 22, 2023
How does the Badger fan base feel about Chryst to UT? What role will he play, if any, in the development of UT QBs?
— Tailchaser5000 (@tailchaser5000) May 29, 2023
Thoughts on improving the UW HOF? The new practice facility has plans for 6,500 sq ft facility and feels like a chance to make it a "thing." Right now they announce it and it's pretty quickly forgotten.
— akschaaf (@akschaaf) June 5, 2023
What makes a coaching staff continue to recruit specific players after they gave a verbal? I know NIL changes the game perhaps, but why do some schools/coaches continue to invest that time? https://t.co/0R4MytVtbB
— Dave Lubach (@Loobs_UW93) June 5, 2023
Is it time to fire Fickell, given that he can't even win recruiting battles against Greg Gard?
— Craig Smith (@smithcp1) June 5, 2023
(This is a joke).
The Freitag recruitment was high risk/high reward, given that if DF went elsewhere, GG was behind the 8 ball on getting a new PG. Do you see Gard doing that again?
Hey Jim- Is there better team chemistry at 1265 Lombardi Ave with Aaron Rodgers gone?
— Sean Stephenson (@sgstephenson) June 5, 2023
DeForest won the division 1 girls track and field championship this week. They only had 2 girls qualify but they got 3 firsts and 2 seconds. Is that a record low amount of participants to win a championship?
— danharrier (@danharrier) June 5, 2023
Pretend it’s 1996…Gumby’s or Pizza Pit?
— Jon Corbett (@Jon_Corbett) June 5, 2023
10 names to know after Wisconsin football's spring practices
QB Braedyn Locke
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) participates in spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, April 18, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
No: 18
Year: Redshirt freshman
RB Cade Yacamelli
Running back Cade Yacamelli runs a route during the UW's fifth spring practice Tuesday. Yacamelli has shown speed and receiving skill that could make him an ideal change-of-pace back behind returners Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi.
No: 25
Year: Redshirt freshman
C Jake Renfro
UW offensive lineman Jake Renfro participates in Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
No: 57
Year: Redshirt junior
TE Jack Pugh
Tight end Jack Pugh catches a throw during the University of Wisconsin's eighth spring practice Tuesday morning inside Camp Randall Stadium.
No: 89
Year: Redshirt sophomore
WR Keontez Lewis
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Keontez Lewis (3) participates in spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 13, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
No: 3
Year: Junior
DL Darian Varner
Temple defensive lineman Darian Varner in action against Rutgers last season.
No: 19
Year: Redshirt junior
ILB Jake Chaney
Linebacker Jake Chaney works out during Thursday's practice at the McClain Center.
No: 36
Year: Junior
OLB Jeff Pietrowski Jr.
Michigan State defensive end Jeff Pietrowski (47) in action during the second half against Indiana in 2021.
No: 44
Year: Redshirt junior
CB Jason Maitre
UW cornerback Jason Maitre (23) participates in spring practice on April 13 at Camp Randall Stadium.
No: 23
Year: Redshirt senior
S Hunter Wohler
Wisconsin Badgers safety Hunter Wohler (24) participates in spring practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, April 13, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
No: 24
Year: Junior
