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Football


Polzin: Pat Richter on birthday pranks and Bob Harlan’s legacy

Polzin: Pat Richter on birthday pranks and Bob Harlan’s legacy

  • JIM POLZIN

Two Wisconsin sports icons shared the same birthday — Sept. 9. They also shared a mutual respect, and some laughs along the way.

Which Wisconsin football transfer receiver can eliminate their 'but' the quickest?

Which Wisconsin football transfer receiver can eliminate their 'but' the quickest?

  • Colten Bartholomew

The Badgers are expecting some of their transfers to be big parts of their receiver rotation. But which new face will overcome their challenge fastest in spring practices?

Can Wisconsin football running back Darrion Dupree put it all together?

Can Wisconsin football running back Darrion Dupree put it all together?

  • Colten Bartholomew

BadgerExtra's spring practice previews examine big questions facing each position group. Next up: Can the top returner in the RB group live up to his potential?

Watch Chris Farley as Matt Foley 30 years later motivate Wisconsin football for 1994 Rose Bowl game

Watch Chris Farley as Matt Foley 30 years later motivate Wisconsin football for 1994 Rose Bowl game

  • CHRIS DOYLE

Madison native Chris Farley proved to be the perfect speaker to motivate the Badgers football team at the annual Rose Bowl dinner in 1993.

'Why not Wisconsin': How the 1993 Wisconsin football Rose Bowl champs built confidence early

'Why not Wisconsin': How the 1993 Wisconsin football Rose Bowl champs built confidence early

  • Kevin Morriss

Episode 2 of Rags to Roses: Reliving Wisconsin football’s 1993 season. Explore the Badgers' early success and how things were trending in the right direction as the Michigan game loomed.

'A bunch of guys no one wanted': Inside the making of the 1993 Wisconsin football Rose Bowl champs

'A bunch of guys no one wanted': Inside the making of the 1993 Wisconsin football Rose Bowl champs

  • Kevin Morriss

Episode 1 of Rags to Roses: Reliving Wisconsin football’s 1993 season. This episode explores how the team came together, from the hiring of Barry Alvarez leading up to 1993.

'Absolute freaking chaos': Inside the 1993 Wisconsin Rose Bowl champs' response to Michigan tragedy

'Absolute freaking chaos': Inside the 1993 Wisconsin Rose Bowl champs' response to Michigan tragedy

  • Kevin Morriss

Episode 3 of Rags to Roses: Reliving Wisconsin football’s 1993 season. This episode dives into the Michigan game and the players' response to the tragedy that unfolded after the win.

'Can you get me tickets': Inside the 1993 Wisconsin football team clinching its Rose Bowl berth

'Can you get me tickets': Inside the 1993 Wisconsin football team clinching its Rose Bowl berth

    Episode 4 of Rags to Roses: Reliving Wisconsin football’s 1993 season. This episode explores the Michigan State game, where the Badgers prevailed to punch their ticket to the Rose Bowl.

    Who's going to back up Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph?

    Who's going to back up Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph?

      BadgerExtra's spring practice previews examine big questions facing each position group, starting off with how things will shake out at QB behind the expected transfer starter.

      Wisconsin's new running backs coach wants current crop to earn school's reputation

      Wisconsin's new running backs coach wants current crop to earn school's reputation

        Jayden Everett wants the Badgers' running backs to earn the 'RBU' moniker, not inherit it with their jerseys. Here's how he's taking ownership of a revamped position group. 

        Safety Austin Brown steals show at Wisconsin football pro day

        Safety Austin Brown steals show at Wisconsin football pro day

          Austin Brown, a multi-year starter in Wisconsin's secondary, dazzled NFL personnel with his performance at the Badgers pro day. Plus, full results from the pro day. 

          New Glarus native, UW-La Crosse star OT eyeing rare D-III to NFL leap

          New Glarus native, UW-La Crosse star OT eyeing rare D-III to NFL leap

            New Glarus native Dain Walter competed at Wisconsin's pro day Friday after an All-American season and stellar career for UW-La Crosse.

            Badgers safety Austin Brown on his pro day performance

            Badgers safety Austin Brown on his pro day performance

              Wisconsin safety Austin Brown discusses his performance at the Badgers' pro day Friday in Madison. 

              Why Riley Mahlman believes winter, Badgers pro day helped his NFL draft stock

              Why Riley Mahlman believes winter, Badgers pro day helped his NFL draft stock

                The three-year tackle was back in Madison on Friday for pro day after a winter spent training and solidifying his technique.

                Polzin: 'He was entertaining.' Barry Alvarez reflects on Lou Holtz's death

                Polzin: 'He was entertaining.' Barry Alvarez reflects on Lou Holtz's death

                Before he came to Madison to rebuild the Wisconsin football program, Barry Alvarez worked under Lou Holtz at Notre Dame. "I really, really learned a lot from him."

                3 takeaways from 3-star edge defender's commitment to Wisconsin football

                3 takeaways from 3-star edge defender's commitment to Wisconsin football

                Catholic Memorial High School edge Isaac Miller committed to the Badgers on Thursday. Here's what to know about the fourth in-state recruit to join the Badgers' 2027 class. 

                Polzin: Current Badgers runner pushes back to lawmakers on $14.6M bailout for Wisconsin athletics

                Polzin: Current Badgers runner pushes back to lawmakers on $14.6M bailout for Wisconsin athletics

                Badgers runner Maggie Munson is torn when it comes to AB 1034: Not passing it might hurt non-revenue athletes, but does passing it provide enough help to them?

                'One of the mistakes': How Luke Fickell shifted Wisconsin's approach to offensive line

                'One of the mistakes': How Luke Fickell shifted Wisconsin's approach to offensive line

                The Badgers tried to avoid the transfer portal for offensive linemen for years, but Luke Fickell and his staff changed that mindset this winter. Here's why. 

                Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

                Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

                Holtz became the first and so far only coach to lead six different teams to bowl games during a career in which he compiled a record of 249-132-7. 

                Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell explains program's staffing shuffle

                Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell explains program's staffing shuffle

                The Badgers announced 10 coaching hires or title changes Wednesday. Here's what Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell had to say about the changes to his staff. 

                Wisconsin hires former NFL coach, All-American to lead receivers

                Wisconsin hires former NFL coach, All-American to lead receivers

                Luke Fickell hopes to have finalized his staff for the season by hiring an experienced assistant to lead a position group that saw major turnover this winter.

                Inside Wisconsin football’s two-week scramble to onboard 34 transfers additions

                Inside Wisconsin football’s two-week scramble to onboard 34 transfers additions

                The start of football's transfer portal moving to January triggered a rapid-fire effort to secure housing, admissions and more for new Badgers players.

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                Which Wisconsin football transfer receiver can eliminate their 'but' the quickest?

                Which Wisconsin football transfer receiver can eliminate their 'but' the quickest?

                3 notes on Purdue since last Wisconsin men's basketball matchup

                3 notes on Purdue since last Wisconsin men's basketball matchup

                'One of the mistakes': How Luke Fickell shifted Wisconsin's approach to offensive line

                'One of the mistakes': How Luke Fickell shifted Wisconsin's approach to offensive line

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                Photos: Joe Thomas' career with the Wisconsin Badgers

                Photos: Joe Thomas' career with the Wisconsin Badgers

                A collection of photos of Joe Thomas from his days with the Wisconsin Badgers.

                How Wisconsin receiver Vinny Anthony II fared at the NFL Scouting Combine

                How Wisconsin receiver Vinny Anthony II fared at the NFL Scouting Combine

                Anthony believes he can be a better NFL player than the one he showed in four years with the Badgers. Here's how things have gone so far.

                Photos: Russell Wilson's career with the Wisconsin Badgers

                Photos: Russell Wilson's career with the Wisconsin Badgers

                A collection of photos from Russell Wilson's career with the Badgers. He only played the 2011 season, but he still owns multiple Wisconsin passing records.

                Photos: Vinny Anthony II's career with the Wisconsin Badgers

                Photos: Vinny Anthony II's career with the Wisconsin Badgers

                A look back at receiver Vinny Anthony II's career at Wisconsin. He'll compete in drills at the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday. 

                Photos: A look back at Jonathan Taylor's career at Wisconsin

                Photos: A look back at Jonathan Taylor's career at Wisconsin

                With the NFL Draft less than a month away, here's a gallery looking back at one of the best Badgers in recent memory — Jonathan Taylor, a former second-round pick. 

                How Wisconsin linebacker Mason Reiger fared at the NFL Scouting Combine

                How Wisconsin linebacker Mason Reiger fared at the NFL Scouting Combine

                A look at how one-year Badgers edge rusher Mason Reiger did competing in drills at the NFL Scouting Combine. 

                Photos: Mason Reiger's career with the Wisconsin Badgers

                Photos: Mason Reiger's career with the Wisconsin Badgers

                Here's a look back at linebacker Mason Reiger's season at Wisconsin. Reiger will compete at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday. 

                Polzin: NIL bill requires scrutiny from lawmakers before Wisconsin taxpayers are asked to pay

                Polzin: NIL bill requires scrutiny from lawmakers before Wisconsin taxpayers are asked to pay

                Chris McIntosh and Co. have asked the state for help as they try to play catch-up in the fast-moving world of college athletics. What the Badgers won't provide is transparency.

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