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How Luke Fickell is changing Wisconsin football: Will Chris McIntosh’s bold move pay off?
1 year, 6 months ago

How Luke Fickell is changing Wisconsin football: Will Chris McIntosh’s bold move pay off?

New York Times  

MADISON, Wis. — Chris McIntosh sat in his office overlooking Camp Randall Stadium on an unseasonably warm April morning and flashed the easygoing smile of a man filled with optimism. Fickell spent his first month allowing the Badgers’ previous assistant coaches to handle the game-planning and coaching for Wisconsin’s Guaranteed Rate Bowl game against Oklahoma State out of respect for …

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What can Florida football fans expect from former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz?
1 year, 10 months ago

What can Florida football fans expect from former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz?

New York Times  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When The Athletic broke the news Dec. 21 that Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz intended to transfer to Florida, the reaction bordered on scathing. Just observing him and hearing other players talk about him, the work he’s done with our staff — not only strength and conditioning but also every part of training, nutrition and film study.” So …

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New Badgers coach Fickell begins by reaching out to players
2 years ago

New Badgers coach Fickell begins by reaching out to players

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Yet his immediate challenge will be winning over a roster featuring many players who weren’t shy about saying they wanted this job to go to Jim Leonhard, the former Wisconsin defensive coordinator who went 4-3 as the Badgers’ interim head coach after the Oct. 2 firing …

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Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7
2 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EVANSTON, Ill. — The nerves that hit Jim Leonhard during the week as he prepared for his first game following longtime boss Paul Chryst’s firing were long gone by the time game day rolled around. Graham Mertz threw for a career-high 299 yards and matched one …

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Leipold happy at No. 19 Kansas despite links to Wisconsin
2 years, 2 months ago

Leipold happy at No. 19 Kansas despite links to Wisconsin

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LAWRENCE, Kan. — The long-suffering football fans at Kansas mostly thought it flattering when Nebraska fired Scott Frost and rumors began that the Huskers would be interested in hiring the Jayhawks’ Lance Leipold as their next coach. We have no plans on going anywhere,” Leipold said …

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Wisconsin fires Paul Chryst; names DC Leonhard interim coach
2 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin fires Paul Chryst; names DC Leonhard interim coach

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “This is certainly not a decision that’s taken lightly,” athletic director Chris McIntosh said at a news conference. “It’s a tough time to make a transition, but I felt it was the right time and that’s what led me to it,” McIntosh said. “We want more, …

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Badgers QB Mertz remains upbeat after offseason speculation
2 years, 8 months ago

Badgers QB Mertz remains upbeat after offseason speculation

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz says his confidence hasn’t wavered even during an offseason in which Oklahoma transfer Caleb Williams’ name got mentioned as his potential replacement. “It’s a coach’s job to find the best player,” Mertz said. “It’s just to get a …

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Badgers’ Chryst says he never spoke directly to Williams
2 years, 9 months ago

Badgers’ Chryst says he never spoke directly to Williams

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst says he never personally spoke with Caleb Williams when the former Oklahoma quarterback was considering potential transfer destinations before choosing Southern California. … You always want to make sure you’re communicating with your players.” Wisconsin was linked as a …

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Wisconsin hires Sheridan and alters roles for Bostad, Turner
2 years, 10 months ago

Wisconsin hires Sheridan and alters roles for Bostad, Turner

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin has hired Bill Sheridan to coach inside linebackers as one of three changes to Paul Chryst’s staff. Chryst also announced Tuesday that Bob Bostad is switching from inside linebackers coach to offensive line coach and Mickey Turner is moving from tight ends …

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Wisconsin hires Bobby Engram as offensive coordinator
2 years, 10 months ago

Wisconsin hires Bobby Engram as offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst has reached into the pro ranks to hire Bobby Engram from the Ravens as his offensive coordinator. With his experience, he brings a fresh perspective that will help our program moving forward.” Engram has a son, Dean Engram, who …

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Arizona St, Wisconsin to rely on new faces in Las Vegas Bowl
2 years, 11 months ago

Arizona St, Wisconsin to rely on new faces in Las Vegas Bowl

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Running the ball against the vaunted Wisconsin defense has been nearly impossible all season — even for opponents who weren’t missing their top two tailbacks, like Arizona State is in the Las Vegas Bowl. “Well, the backs we have left, it’s going to be interesting,” Arizona …

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No. 25 Purdue trying to build momentum against Wisconsin
3 years, 2 months ago

No. 25 Purdue trying to build momentum against Wisconsin

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Same thing with the season.” The biggest challenge for Wisconsin’s defense will be slowing down Purdue receiver David Bell, who caught 11 passes for 240 yards and one score at Iowa. But this is a really good football team and we’ve got to play well to …

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No. 12 Badgers eager to show offense is back vs Penn State
3 years, 3 months ago

No. 12 Badgers eager to show offense is back vs Penn State

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin has plenty of reasons to believe its offense will bounce back from its ineffective 2020 performance. “You kind of got a glimpse of it the first game when me and Danny were healthy.” Wisconsin’s first game last year was a 45-7 blowout of Illinois that featured Mertz going 20 of 21 and throwing five touchdown passes …

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Badgers aim to regain consistency that was missing last year
3 years, 4 months ago

Badgers aim to regain consistency that was missing last year

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst discussed the key to quarterback Graham Mertz’s development by utilizing a theme that came up time and time again during a news conference on the state of the Badgers’ program. “You know, I’ll end up saying that about every guy the whole time, but it’s the truth.” Consistency has pretty much defined Wisconsin’s …

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No. 16 Wisconsin’s Coan undergoes surgery, out indefinitely
4 years, 2 months ago

No. 16 Wisconsin’s Coan undergoes surgery, out indefinitely

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan is out indefinitely after having surgery on his right foot. Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst said Monday it was a non-contact injury that occurred as the senior from Sayville, New York, was dropping back. Coan’s surgery means that redshirt freshman Grahaam Mertz is the most likely candidate to open the season as the 16th-ranked …

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