Wisconsin football fans see young 'difference makers' in blowout of Purdue
One fan found solace in the Badgers "aren't close to the worst team in the Big Ten."
If only Purdue was on the schedule every week!
We rule!!
— Sam Dekker (@dekker) October 5, 2024
And the small sample Heisman goes to ...
TRECH MF KEKAHUNA pic.twitter.com/7qdohfnhQt
— Andrew Daneshgar (@andrewdaneshgar) October 5, 2024
Playmakers made plays, which was huge
Great game for Wisco, a lot of things went right against a bad, yet talented defense
— Jarrett Guerrera (@JarrettGuerrera) October 5, 2024
Building momentum is nice
Could be a pivotal moment in the program's trajectory, if they build on it.
— B.G. RHULE (@BGRHULE) October 5, 2024
Brick by brick
This is the first time in the Fickell era where we saw his vision executed in every phase of the game. pic.twitter.com/DQUP5A6f5R
— Craig Smith (@smithcp1) October 5, 2024
It's what fandom is all about, this feeling
I don’t remember the last time we had a win like that, regardless of the quality of the opponent. I like this feeling. 👍
— Eric M. Tostrud (@EricTostrud) October 5, 2024
Forget the temper and let loose on an enjoyable, gorgeous day
Trying to temper my excitement with the fact that Purdue is terrible but definitely some very goods things in that 2nd half that they can hopefully build off of.
— Randall Kohl (@crandallkohl) October 5, 2024
A humbling reminder?
I can rest easy knowing we aren’t close to the worst team in the conference.
— Más Tequila (@JoRy_MaMa) October 5, 2024
Or mascot ...
Thankfully the Badgers don’t have Purdue’s identity
— Nick Olson (@n_olson) October 5, 2024
In football, sure
Can always count on Purdue to get well. Thank you Purdue!
— Fred Ehle (@FredEhle) October 5, 2024
Crazy talk!?
Might be our last win of the season so glad we got some different folks some nice plays for their highlight reels
— Jim (@jmacken2013) October 5, 2024
3-2, just like everyone thought! But your perspective may not be far off, either
I get it. Purdue sucks. But this game can be massive for confidence and overall team chemistry. I think this team is close. Not to being a powerhouse but this team did stick with bama for a half, should have beaten usc. They’re not as far away as fans seem to think
— Won’t bother reading your reply (@Jobo512) October 5, 2024
OL earned credit
Way to keep your heads up, Badgers. Our O line was outstanding this game. And, our “back up” WR’s were awesome. Confidence builder for the challenges ahead 🔴⚪️
— Paul Yochum'63 (@PaulYochum63) October 5, 2024
That Air Raid was fun
Easy to brush it off as "it's only Purdue" but we have not seen this in the Fickell era to date. First game over 38 points under Longo, and zipped past that. We know what they're capable of, now need to do it consistently
— Frank McAllister (@UncleFrank528) October 5, 2024
It really can be a fun scheme
When the air raid works, it’s fun to watch and demoralizing for the opponent. Hope they can keep it going.
— Jeremy Pfeifer (@jeremyTpfeifer) October 5, 2024
Correct
Not a good team, but 589 offensive yards and giving up just 216 yards is real progress.
— Todd Miller (@Badgerbit) October 5, 2024
Not perfect, nor not bad
Well who knew what a week and a bad team could do for the Badgers!! Not perfect, but much improved performance. Especially happy with Locke hanging in there and gaining confidence I’m sure! pic.twitter.com/R1IKgLiGfB
— Mary Korn Erickson (@sixtiesfan) October 5, 2024
Team looked faster
Let the young guys play - lots of difference makers. #OnWisconsin
— Positive Energy Guy (@posenergyguy) October 5, 2024
A glimmer of hope
If there’s one reason to trust fickell, it’s because his young guys are gonna be studs
— Art Vandelay (@dingo_ate_baby) October 5, 2024
Should help the buy-in after reaping rewards
It’s important to have some success, regardless of your opponent. I’m sure they can build on this going forward. For the coaches, it validates some of what they’ve been teaching. Good win, and necessary.
— BESmith63 (@BeSmith63) October 5, 2024
Be careful what you wish for
I sure hope the UW Athletic Board is ready to give these football coaches lifetime contracts after the dominant win over Purdue! Then again it’s Purdue football so maybe I should rethink things.
— mike kerry (@BadgerMike) October 5, 2024
A growing connection?
Locke and Kekahuna 👍 👍
— Jake Nelson (@Jake_Nelson10) October 5, 2024
They took advantage of their opportunities
The future is now. It’s time to just go full in on the youth and talent that this staff has assembled. 13 and 2 need to be a lot more involved moving forward.
— Dan D. (@One_Punch_Dan) October 5, 2024
Competed, at times, with Alabama and Southern Cal, too
I feel much better about this Badger team and so what if it was against Purdue? The Air Raid offense was the most impressive I’ve seen since Fickell took over, even converting a 4th and 1 into a touchdown. This team can compete with the opponents remaining on the schedule.
— Jeff Ostach☮️ (@jeff_ostach) October 5, 2024
Hope everyone had their shades!
Freshman are amazing and the future is even brighter
— justanangryturkey (@krwachter) October 5, 2024
Is this Koco's burner?
— Brett Schaal (@StillVertical84) October 5, 2024
Boom!
— StreamingRadarDaily🖥 | 5 Star Marketing Advisors (@badgerhugh) October 5, 2024
Going to be a physical game
Eager to see how they follow this up against #Rutgers.
— Nick Maas (@MKEMaas) October 5, 2024
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