Of all college traditions, nothing trumps the moment when the beats of House of Pain’s “Jump Around” blast from the Camp Randall speakers, when the crowd erupts and the bleachers start to shake. In that moment — win, lose or draw — the game pauses and everyone jumps. This custom has become a hallmark of Wisconsin football for the last 27 years. But now, with disappointing … [Read more...] about ‘Jump Around’ can’t jump-start the Badgers anymore
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Men’s basketball: Badgers ready for regular season after exhibition win over UW-Platteville
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s men’s basketball team wrapped up the exhibition portion of its schedule with a 69-53 win over Division III University of Wisconsin-Platteville on Wednesday at the Kohl Center. Badgers head coach Greg Gard got the last laugh in the head-to-head matchup with his younger brother Jeff Gard, who is the head coach of the Pioneers, but it was … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball: Badgers ready for regular season after exhibition win over UW-Platteville
Football: Should Carter Smith start next week?
Amid Wisconsin’s six game losing streak, it may be time for Luke Fickell to make a QB change — and there isn’t a better time than right now. Carter Smith, a 6’3, 200 pound true freshman quarterback from Fort Myers, FL has been waiting in the wings as the Badgers struggle to find a replacement for redshirt senior Billy Edwards Jr. In Big Ten play this year, Wisconsin has … [Read more...] about Football: Should Carter Smith start next week?
Volleyball: 5wins, LOVB Madison bring women’s sports to center stage
With the No. 12 University of Wisconsin volleyball team (15-3, 8-2 Big Ten) across the country, fans still gathered in the heart of campus to celebrate their love for women’s sports with a watch party. It all came together thanks to LOVB Madison, 5wins, University Recreation and Wellbeing and the Wisconsin Unions. LOVB Madison is the first professional women’s volleyball league … [Read more...] about Volleyball: 5wins, LOVB Madison bring women’s sports to center stage
Football: Badgers end scoring drought in defensive battle
After Badger football reached an all-time program low point in their last two weeks, Wisconsin (2-6, 0-5 Big Ten) looked to bounce back going into Autzen Stadium against the No. 6 Oregon Ducks (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) for the first time in 24 years on Saturday. Wisconsin’s head coach Luke Fickell made the decision to keep redshirt senior Hunter Simmons for a fourth straight game, … [Read more...] about Football: Badgers end scoring drought in defensive battle