Fave 5: Sports reporter Colten Bartholomew's favorite stories from 2020
I chose stories that I believe show how athletes are wired a little bit differently, and how that manifests in their competitiveness, their drive, and their willingness to create change.
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Nick Herbig's inner drive helped him turn from high school standout to a starter on one of college football's best defenses in a matter of months.
Jon Dietzen could've stayed retired and everyone around him would've understood. But he missed football and being a part of the Badgers' O-lin…
Badgers' QB recruit Deacon Hill has worked tirelessly to develop his arm, accuracy and other skills. Now he wants to take the UW program to ne…
For the past two years, the Badgers have gone through "Badger Academy," a series of seminars teaching different life and job skills to help th…
In a year shaped by reckoning of racial inequalities across society, Badger athletes Madison Cone and Tyra Turner joined a Big Ten Conference …
Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star gives his thoughts about the ranked matchup between the Hoosiers and the Badgers.
University of Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst gives injury updates, discusses the matchup against Indiana and more.
“I like this group to go out there and make a statement versus a very good group,” junior cornerback Faion Hicks said. “Like I said, we look forward to the challenge, it’s going to be fun.”
The Big Ten's delayed, shortened football season has proved to be an unpredictable, day-to-day adventure.
Missed connection: Wisconsin Badgers' comeback effort denied as Indiana Hoosiers defense stands firm
No. 18 UW lost 14-6 to No. 10 Indiana at Camp Randall, dropping the Badgers to 2-2 on the year and likely ending any chance they had at a New Year’s Six bowl game.
Tom Oates grades the 18th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers' performance in their 14-6 loss to the 10th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers Saturday at Camp Randall.
Longtime assistant coach Joe Rudolph has taken over offensive play-calling for the Badgers after a difficult offseason amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
With a blend of power, speed, instincts and smarts, Jack Sanborn fits the UW linebacker mold that’s become a pipeline to the NFL.
In a statement Tuesday, the Big Ten said Michigan-Ohio State is one of the most important rivalries in sports, and it will speak with league programs about title-game rules.
First-year starting Iowa QB Spencer Petras has steadily improved after a shaky start to the season.
State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom to talk about Badgers football and men's basketball teams.
The No. 25 Badgers lead the FBS in rushing yards allowed per game (72.3).
Steve Batterson has covered sports for the Quad-City Times for more than 35 years and has been covering Iowa football for decades.
UW has had 27 of its 299 plays have gain 15 yards or more (9%) and only 13 plays gain 20 or more yards (4.3%).
"Every day he comes and there’s positive energy to him. Truly a great teammate; he’s been a blast to be around. You appreciate every day you’re with him," UW coach Paul Chryst said of Isaiahh Loudermilk.
It is the first time since 2018 that UW isn’t ranked in the poll.
“I do believe that in many ways we are partners with (bowl games)," UW coach Paul Chryst said. "They help us and any way we can help them, I think that kind of falls under that’s the right thing to do.”
Wisconsin's offense has converted just 15 of 50 third-down chances during the Badgers' three-game losing skid.
Junior inside linebacker Jack Sanborn is looking to help UW end a three-game skid with a win over Minnesota on Saturday.
It took a gutty, full-team performance and an overtime period to get the job done but the Badgers bounced back from three consecutive losses to post a 20-17 win over visiting Minnesota on Saturday at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst said he appreciated senior quarterback Jack Coan's leadership, but didn't get into specifics on why Coan chose to transfer.
