Badgers fans stump for Jim Leonhard after Wisconsin's win over Maryland
Columnist Jim Polzin took the pulse of Badgers fans on Twitter after Wisconsin's 23-10 win over Maryland at Camp Randall Stadium. Here's what they are saying.
In the cold November rain
Props to the fans who attended. pic.twitter.com/lj0b2Qr550
— Laura in the 608 (@hemming_hawing) November 5, 2022
Not so fast
That would be impossible.
— Jim Polzin (@JimPolzinWSJ) November 5, 2022
All things considered
In that weather a win is all you care about…but zero turnovers was impressive…and although passing was tough, they still did. That is a change…time for Mac to #Start-the-clock
— Todd (@pilprin) November 5, 2022
Not messing around
Impressive. Wisconsin football.
— Bill Johnson (@bjohnson613) November 5, 2022
Don't get greedy now
Crummy weather. Zero turnovers. Shut down a very good offense. To expect more after the putrid first 5 games is a bit of a reach.
— Rob Finley (@finleyr27) November 5, 2022
Join the club
I am cold and my feet are wet.
— Chris Cesar (@Cesar_Chris) November 5, 2022
Ready for the stretch run
The Badgers played to the miserable weather conditions with good defense and running the ball successfully against a bowl eligible Maryland team. Back-to-back wins both at home, set’s Wisconsin up for the final three games with excellent momentum going forward.
— Jeff Ostach☮️ (@jeff_ostach) November 5, 2022
Sure beats the alternative
Happy to see them play well.
— Greg Niva (@nivamon) November 5, 2022
Patience is a virtue
Give Jimmy the full time job
— Elliott B (@SconnieFanBoy93) November 5, 2022
Back with a vengeance
This defense desperately missed Wohler in the secondary. It’s no coincidence that our defesne played great with him back. He is a top player on this defense and to begin with i think this defense has gotten way to much hate this year.
— sawyerbornemann (@sawyerbornemann) November 5, 2022
Locking it down
Most on brand Wisconsin win in a long time. Barring something unforeseen Jim won the job today
— Fred Ehle (@FredEhle) November 5, 2022
Work in progress
I think it was a good game plan. Run the football in that kind of weather. Defense was great - Herbig was like the Energizer Bunny! I still think Mertz is very inconsistent. I always wince when he throws those high floaters into double and triple coverage 😱
— Mary Korn Erickson (@sixtiesfan) November 5, 2022
What more could you want?
Best team ever
— aarondentz (@aarondentz) November 5, 2022
Keeping 'em on their toes
Tagovailoa was not confident. His feet kept MD from an extra 5 sacks. The UW defense was great. That “new” guy Wohler looks like he is going to make this defense better. Offensively, the weather made throwing difficult but the o-line was good and the running game was successful
— David Koller (@DavidBKoller) November 5, 2022
Case closed
Hire Jimmy
— Chris Schmidt (@Betroit02) November 5, 2022
No arguments here
Time for Head Coach Jim Leonhard
— Matt (@mgd1084) November 5, 2022
This checks out
Winning is always good.
— Kevin (@dcbadger7) November 5, 2022
Night and day
Biggest change under JL is running game. Today: 275 yards; PC's last game: 2 yards. Back to playing Badger football 🏈
— Steve Schuster (@SteveSc84123682) November 5, 2022
Getting their groove back
Game plan for an explosive Maryland offense took advantage of wretched conditions. You can see confidence returning to Wisconsin program.
— Joseph Britt (@Zathras3) November 5, 2022
Righting the ship
Solid W. Badgers really trying to turn it around
— Austin (@wiscodisco92) November 5, 2022
Nothing left to prove
Solid... unspectacular, but solid. Take the interim tag off. This is a different, better team under Leonhard.
— seanu82766@gmail.com (@seanu82766) November 5, 2022
Defense more aggressive. Offense errs on still a bit to conservative, but not crushing mistakes.
Good win. Important win#badgers
Grinding it out
Impressive. Especially defense and running game.
— Doug Clemann (@DougClemann) November 5, 2022
Result speaks for itself
Take all the wins we can get. Doesn’t matter how or what it looks like. Great win. Remove interim coach tag.
— Michael Burger (@Burgscom) November 5, 2022
Chugging right along
Big time defensive win. Kept things right on track. Running game awesome. Passing not so much. Good win Badgers.
— Pam Ashe (@pamashe1965) November 5, 2022
Don't stop now
1 win closer to a bowl game. Keep the streak alive!
— Paul Roup (@RoupPaul) November 5, 2022
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