At this juncture, it’s dishearteningly clear that the Wisconsin football team’s recurring errors and inconsistencies under Luke Fickell have shifted from being occasional mishaps to being predictable occurrences. Game after game, the Badgers commence with sluggish starts, commit untimely penalties, and struggle to withstand pressure. It’s no longer feasible to attribute these … [Read more...] about Wisconsin football: Early returns on Luke Fickell have been underwhelming
Wisconsin Football Battle with Ohio State Reflects Promising Future
In the aftermath of the Wisconsin football team’s narrow 24-10 loss to No. 3 Ohio State, an emotional Luke Fickell sat at the podium, conveying the unique significance of this game in his first season as head coach of the Badgers. Fickell’s deep-rooted ties to Ohio State are well-established — he was a starting nose […] Wisconsin Football Battle with Ohio State Reflects … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Football Battle with Ohio State Reflects Promising Future
Wisconsin football fighting an uphill battle to close talent gap
Last season, the Wisconsin football team endured a downright embarrassing beatdown in Columbus when the Badgers faced off against the Ohio State Buckeyes. The final score of 52-21 was not only a blow to their record but also a harsh reminder of the substantial talent gap that existed between the two teams — and, in […] Wisconsin football fighting an uphill battle to close … [Read more...] about Wisconsin football fighting an uphill battle to close talent gap
Wisconsin football transition is no excuse for offensive struggles
It’s a common refrain among Wisconsin football fans and analysts – the Badgers offense gets a pass this season because it’s the coaching staff’s first year, and they’re in the middle of a schematic transition. While that might be a valid argument to some extent, I can’t fully endorse this notion. Thus far, Wisconsin’s Dairy […] Wisconsin football transition is no excuse for … [Read more...] about Wisconsin football transition is no excuse for offensive struggles
Wisconsin Football Grades, Takeaways From 25-21 Win Over Illinois
Luke Fickell and the University of Wisconsin football program improved to 5-2 on the season and 3-1 in Big Ten play following an impressive fourth-quarter comeback, leading to a 25-21 victory over Bret Bielema and the Illinois Fighting Illini on the road. Wisconsin has now won six of its last seven matchups in Champaign, dating […] Wisconsin Football Grades, Takeaways From … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Football Grades, Takeaways From 25-21 Win Over Illinois