Wisconsin football fans see a 'gutless mess' in deflating loss at Nebraska
The Badgers had another loss in which they were overwhelmed in multiple segments of the game, and some fans have seen enough.
Another letdown in a difficult stretch
Gutless mess. Longo wasn’t the only problem. Fickel is running a gutless program
— Abe Bresn (@AbeBresn) November 23, 2024
The thought of another football game will keep me up tonight
Dear Luke Fickell,
— Chris Davis (@cdavis20000) November 23, 2024
Please just get us one more damn win so we can keep our bowl and winning season streaks alive. That’s not asking for much.
Signed,
All Badger fans
The mediocrity bowl went to team who showed up
Total team F,they had the opportunity against a like opponent today and didn't show up. Players, staff, and head coach all failed to step up. No excuses
— Mark (@DUD6887) November 23, 2024
Sums up the season in one word
Disaster
— Rob Schipper (@rob_schipper6) November 24, 2024
Ha, that's a good line
To Chris McIntosh’s defense, he brought Fickell in to take the program to the next level. He never said if that level was up or down
— Randall Kohl (@crandallkohl) November 23, 2024
Could be best team on the moon, though!
Chris MacIntosh fired Chryst because he wanted a program that could compete for championships.
— Craig Smith (@smithcp1) November 24, 2024
Two years and millions of dollars later, this program is mediocre and irrelevant. Fickell is more likely grow wings and fly to the moon than he is to win championships.
If it weren't for several million reasons, probably
The Defensive players have quit on this coaching staff with that effort today. When that happens you have to fire the HC you can't have players quitting like that.
— Salvador Allende (@1973salvador) November 23, 2024
It's usually a sign of respect, but not today
I think it's a statement about the Nebraska program that they stormed the field after beating a below average team.
— Bianca's Dad (@Slatesloveshoc2) November 23, 2024
You're right in that it needs to be taught
I get the sense that UW's coaching staff believes that WI's history of physical toughness and discipline is innate instead of something that is taught, instilled, and passed on. They are incorrect
— Brian S (@BrianSm71994635) November 23, 2024
It's appalling, really
All teams, even mediocre teams, look impressive when playing the Wisconsin Badger Football Team. And Nebraska is a mediocre team as is the Gophers with the Badgers most likely ending their season with 5 wins.
— BohemianBert (@LionSubway) November 24, 2024
A physical disadvantage, indeed
Has to continue to recruit & build better roster talent. They are undersized, overmatched, & overpowered by their opponents.
— Luke Valitchka (@ValitchkaL7992) November 24, 2024
Individual greatness isn't adding up, either
Reverting to the mean is not enjoyable. Just goes to show how this program has fallen. Some great individual performances today but a team that just looks lost trying to find all those little things Badgers used to be great at.
— mike kerry (@BadgerMike) November 24, 2024
Empty trophy case is a good recruiting pitch for needing recruits, transfers
If they can't beat Minny, all three trophies will be lost for first time ever! Don't let that happen. I am not sure they have the intestinal fortitude to rise up.
— John Fischer (@JohnFis79297861) November 24, 2024
Leaves a pit in the stomach
probably the WORST I've felt about the direction of this program in years - and I can't even say much negative about Locke today. This team was not PREPARED and not MOTIVATED to play. A few good plays sprinkled into a combination of poor effort and mistakes.
— KillaKev (@KillaKevDaMil) November 23, 2024
Played a big part
Nebraska wanted it more. Good for them. They are now bowl eligible for the first time since 2016
— Timothy Zoromski (@timothyzoromski) November 24, 2024
Important couple of weeks incoming
Minnesota loses by 1 to Penn State. We lose to Nebraska by 19. Does anyone who saw our game and looked in on the Gopher game think we will win the battle for the Axe?
— Michael Olneck (@OlneckMolneck) November 24, 2024
Will committed recruits remain committed? Will prospective recruits be attracted? Who will exit via the portal?
That was among several bad coaching decisions
Coaching D
— K. Rudolph (@scientwest) November 24, 2024
Offense B-
Defense D-
Kicking F
Overall D
Why run a play only to fumble and give up field goal with 24 seconds before halftime?
A tough one to watch
We lost Jim. We lost. Those are my thoughts.
— JamesInSix (@_JamesInSix) November 24, 2024
Been dog-kicking for a bit
Tired of treading water…
— Tim Wright (@Solontdubb) November 23, 2024
Contrary to the grades Professor Polzin will hand out
Looking like they’re gonna need good grades to get into a bowl game
— steve (@scx_2) November 23, 2024
Or donate it to the collective
Continue to fail in every facet of the game. HC should give back some of the high salary he’s got.
— Michael Burger (@Burgscom) November 24, 2024
Knocked it out of the park
Phew, I thought you'd asked too many questions this week, Jim.
— Tailchaser5000 (@tailchaser5000) November 23, 2024
Hope you find some comfort
— MG33 (@mgoodman8) November 24, 2024
Not very
Terrible in all phases along with coaching. Now it comes down to beating Minnesota for a bowl and how confident can any Badger fan be?
— Kurt (@ksagendo) November 23, 2024
Coming up next!
They haven't played the volleyball game yet.
— Brad Affeldt (@BA_14) November 23, 2024
The Gophers have an opportunity to take Paul Bunyan's Axe back, but also secure the Badgers' first losing season since 2001.
Observations this week center on a big miss from the Badgers offense, Nebraska repeatedly exploiting the same weakness in Wisconsin's defense and more.
Wisconsin faces Minnesota in a must-win game to avoid a losing season and extend bowl streak.
Wisconsin roster management decisions and injury updates discussed ahead of the game against Minnesota.
Doctors told the senior defensive lineman he'd miss four to six months. He was back in three and is grateful for the opportunity to help a defense that needs it.
The Badgers have lost four consecutive games, and Luke Fickell is struggling to explain why.
