The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast: Wisconsin Badgers

The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast returns once again with our last Q&A of the spring football season. Senior writer Jake Kocorowski requested questions from Wisconsin fans last Friday -- just hours before the program's final practice of April -- and y'all came through with plenty of them! The topics discussed this podcast include: The quarterback position and if any players stood out from that room; also, a discussion on Deacon Hill The offensive line responding to new position coach Bob Bostad If Wisconsin's defense is one injury away from being deemed "relatively soft up the middle" The wide receiver room and the players' performances this spring *Chat about this podcast our The Badgers' Den *Check out our videos, interviews, and Q&As on our YouTube channel *Subscribe and listen to the BadgerBlitz.com podcast (as seen on Apple, Google, Spotify and wherever you listen to podcasts) *Follow us on Twitter: @McNamaraRivals, @JakeKoco, @TheBadgerNation, @RaulV45 *Like us on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns once again with another Q&A as Wisconsin's spring football schedule wraps up. Senior writer Jake Kocorowski asked for questions on Twitter, and you all delivered! So much so, that we'll answer five in this episode and the other four in a couple of days. The topics discussed include the following: Which tight ends play meaningful snaps this season and their roles Tight end Jaylan Franklin and if he will become a pass-catching threat If Wisconsin's new transfer corners -- Jay Shaw, Cedrick Dort Jr. and Justin Clark -- will be asked to play at safety Which safety steps up into a role if Hunter Wohler or John Torchio are hurt Who from the cornerback room has emerged, and BadgerBlitz.com's projected starters in the fall Chat about this article in The Badgers' Den *Check out our videos, interviews, and Q&As on our YouTube channel *Subscribe and listen to the BadgerBlitz.com podcast (as seen on Apple, Google, Spotify and wherever you listen to podcasts) *Follow us on Twitter: @McNamaraRivals, @JakeKoco, @TheBadgerNation, @RaulV45 *Like us on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns with our third installment of our spring football Q&A series. This episode breaks down the following questions asked on Twitter to senior writer Jake Kocorowski: A health update on Isaac Guerendo Discussions about the quarterback spot Who Jake would put as his top three wide receivers at the moment Vocal leaders on the team *Chat about this article in The Badgers' Den *Check out our videos, interviews, and Q&As on our YouTube channel *Follow us on Twitter: @McNamaraRivals, @JakeKoco, @TheBadgerNation, @RaulV45 *Like us on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast rolls on after Wisconsin's third full week of practice. Senior writer Jake Kocorowski once again brings forth a fan Q&A on this week's show, and there were quite a few questions! The topics discussed on today's show include the following: Any noticeable changes on offense? Bill Sheridan‘s coaching style and establishing rapport with coaches and staff Differences at inside linebacker or tight ends with new coaches at those positions Thoughts on Julius Davis and Logan Brown's springs Bob Bostad back mentoring the offensive line and the players' impressions Wisconsin's wide receiver room and who has established a good connection with quarterback Graham Mertz Visitors at practice -- both former Badgers and recruits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns once again with another spring football-related episode. Senior writer Jake Kocorowski, who with other reporters has been allowed to watch the last three practices, answers fans' questions on a variety of topics. Those questions include the following: How has the offense looked thus far under new offensive coordinator Bobby Engram? Who is looking good at inside linebacker? Why should we believe Graham Mertz is the guy? How are the early high school enrollees fairing? How are the tight ends looking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns with a look, as senior writer Jake Kocorowski gets ready for spring practices open to reporters starting next week. Along with our written position previews seen on BadgerBlitz.com, he highlights and dives deep into five rooms that he is most interested in watching in the next several weeks. After a break, BadgerBlitz.com plays audio from Bobby Engram's availability with reporters on Friday morning. He answers questions about Graham Mertz, coaching quarterbacks, new running backs coach Al Johnson and more. OFFER ENDS APRIL 1: New users use promo code BADGERS22 for your first year's subscription only costing $22. For less than $2 a month you receive key recruiting and team insights and over 40 years of experience from our staff. Give us a chance to earn your business for the long term with this amazing offer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast is ready for March Madness and the NCAA Tournament! Wisconsin (24-7) received a No. 3 seed in the Midwest region and will face No. 14 Colgate (23-11) on Friday night inside Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee (8:50 p.m. CT, TBS). BadgerBlitz.com previews the matchup, and we replay our BadgerBlitz TV preview with senior writers Jake Kocorowski and Benjamin Worgull. Ben and Jake break down the Raiders, where they could pose a challenge for the Badgers, and where UW could have an edge over the Patriot League champs. Plus, Ben gives his X-factor for Greg Gard's team, key matchups, and this thoughts on how far Wisconsin could go in the tournament. We also replay our conversation with Rivals.com's Clint Cosgrove on a couple of key 2023 QB recruits in J.J. Kohl and Dante Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A stacked 30 minutes of info coming to you from the BadgerBlitz.com recording studio, and on the road! Senior writers Jake Kocorowski and Benjamin Worgull discuss Wisconsin's early exit from the Big Ten men's basketball tournament. We highlight what led to the loss to No. 7 seed Michigan State and discuss how the two recent losses feel after capturing a share of the regular-season conference championship. Then, we dive into March Madness conversation about where UW could be seeded and how many Big Ten teams could be in the NCAA Tournament. After a break, Jake discusses Wisconsin Pro Day, and in particular, the impressive performance of defensive lineman Matt Henningsen. We play audio from the former Badger's time with reporters on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns for another episode. This time, recruiting analyst and publisher Jon McNamara and senior writer Jake Kocorowski discuss a few new offers the Wisconsin football staff has recently sent out, along with a big recruiting weekend ahead for head coach Paul Chryst and his assistants. Topics discussed include the following: The latest offers out from Wisconsin to 2023 recruits Tré Spivey, Nate Johnson, Evan Link and Matthew Klopfenstein Wisconsin's upcoming junior day -- some intriguing names coming to Madison, what has taken place during previous events like this, and looking back on some previous, notable junior days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BadgerBlitz.com's podcast returns early this week to chat about the postgame skirmish between the Wisconsin Badgers and Michigan Wolverines from various angles. That, and you know, actually discuss the win over Juwan Howard's program thanks to a huge second half surge. We then talk about the jersey retirement ceremony for Michael Finley and his legacy in Madison. Here's the full breakdown below: What transpired in the final minute of the game with Gard putting in reserves that included some walk-ons, the "press' or "pressure" from Howard and Michigan, and "THE" timeout What transpired in the handshake line from initial harsh words to Howard hitting Krabbenhoft and players' involvement thereafter What's next in terms of punishments, and who actually should serve them After that, we discuss the actual game -- one where Johnny Davis asserted himself once again in the second half. Plus, we talk about the impact of Finley and the Wisconsin teams of that era Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast looks ahead to a key Big Ten matchup this weekend when Michigan comes to Madison. We welcome on Daniel Dash from The Maize and Blue Review, our Rivals.com cousins who cover all things Wolverines. We discuss the following: The 2021-22 season for Michigan up to this point, including its 7-3 mark in its last 10 games Wolverine standouts Hunter Dickinson -- including how teams have attempted to contain him -- and Eli Brooks, along with five-star phenoms Moussa Diabate, and Caleb Houstan How Daniel feels Michigan will attempt to defend player of the year candidate Johnny Davis Keys for the Wolverines to come out with a win against the Badgers on Sunday Will Michigan make the NCAA Tournament? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast" returns with a look at former Badgers in a key college all-star game. Why not talk to someone who actually worked the extravaganza? Senior writer Jake Kocorowski welcomes Bucky's 5th Quarter's Owen Riese, who also works as a scouting assistant for Optimum Scouting and was in Las Vegas for the East-West Shrine Bowl. He discusses his roles last week, along with what he saw out of former Wisconsin standouts Jack Sanborn, Matt Henningsen, Josh Seltzner, and yes, old friend Jack Coan. Then, we highlight the quartet of Badgers -- Sanborn, Logan Bruss, Leo Chenal and Jake Ferguson -- invited to Indianapolis for the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BadgerBlitz.com's podcast returns, airing the full press conference of new offensive coordinator Bobby Engram and wide receiver Dean Engram. Topics discussed with Bobby Engram include: His responsibilities on the staff Strengths as a recruiter Expanding the offense Impact of Jim and John Harbaugh on his coaching career Coaching his son Former Oklahoma, now-USC quarterback Caleb Williams Relationship with head coach Paul Chryst Differences in mentoring players at both the college and NFL levels If he anticipated ever coming back to the college game, and how conversations started Possibilities for the program Among the topics discussed with Dean Engram include: How the transition to wide receiver came about, when the conversations took place, and how difficult it was to make the switch given his experience in the defensive backfield Working out with Steve Smith Sr. The Wisconsin wide receiver group What makes his dad "the best fit" for the offensive coordinator position Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BadgerBlitz.com editor/recruiting analyst Jon McNamara and senior writer Jake Kocorowski talk about a variety of intriguing topics, including one that broke while recording this week's show! Let's dive in. Wisconsin picked up its first commitment of the 2023 class from linebacker Tyler Jansey. We discuss what that means for this recruiting cycle and more As we were recording, reports broke about Wisconsin officially hiring Bobby Engram as its new offensive coordinator (which after recording, a UW official confirmed to BadgerBlitz.com). We break down his resume that includes impressive stints both as a player and coach at the college and NFL levels. After a short break, Jon and Jake briefly talk about the former's post on our Badgers' Den forum regarding Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams and what he has heard. We wrap up talking about more offers being handed out by Wisconsin for the 2023 and 2024 classes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast" returns once again as senior writer Jake Kocorowski wraps up a crazy week of news into one 40-minute episode. Colten Bartholomew of the Wisconsin State Journal joins the show to chat about a variety of topics. Those include the following: His report on assistant coach Bob Bostad switching sides of the ball to mentor Wisconsin's offensive line The legacy of former offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Joe Rudolph, and what Bostad could bring to the room His thoughts on the new offensive coordinator opening A week full of transfer announcements, especially for the defensive backfield From BadgerBlitz.com's YouTube channel, Rick Kimbrel from BruinBlitz.com chats about two former UCLA players, defensive back Jay Shaw and wide receiver Keontez Lewis, committing to Wisconsin and what they could bring to the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BadgerBlitz.com returns with its weekly podcast as senior writers Benjamin Worgull and Jake Kocorowski take a look at what has led to Wisconsin's six straight wins and an impressive 14-2 start. Topics discussed on this week's show include the following: Biggest takeaways from Wisconsin's victories over Maryland and Ohio State Tyler Wahl's emergence over the last five games where he has averaged 15 points, 5.8 rebounds per game and shot over 70% from the field. Johnny Davis' "off day" against Ohio State -- 14 points and nine rebounds on 4-of-18 shooting with four turnovers -- and what contributed to it, but also his developing leadership on the team Recalibrating expectations for this Wisconsin program, and the week ahead against Northwestern and Michigan State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns after a week of abundant news surrounding the Wisconsin football program. Senior writer Jake Kocorowski breaks it all down. Among the topics discussed include the following: *Toledo transfer CB Justin Clark committing to Wisconsin and what he could do for UW's secondary in 2022 *Joe Rudolph leaving UW for Virginia Tech -- his resume as offensive line coach, recruiting prowess, and the one assistant already in Madison that molded dominant lines from 2008-11 in Bob Bostad *Rivals Top 100 prospect Carson Hinzman choosing Wisconsin over Ohio State *Both Leo and John Chenal, along with Jack Sanborn, saying goodbye to UW *With Sanborn and Leo Chenal gone, who steps up in the Wisconsin inside linebacker room? Jake feels Jordan Turner, Tate Grass and Maema Njongmeta could be next in line to continue that "Death Row" tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year! The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns for 2022 with senior writers Jake Kocorowski and Benjamin Worgull. We break down the news of Wisconsin cornerback Faion Hicks declaring for the NFL Draft and not returning to UW for a sixth season. Who could step up in a secondary that will look quite different in September? Ben and Jake also give one takeaway each from Wisconsin's 2021 Las Vegas Bowl victory. Ben looks at where the program is, while Jake discusses the younger Badgers -- Markus Allen, Skyler Bell, Darryl Peterson, Jordan Turner -- receiving work against Arizona State. With 2022 now the present, we discuss one position both of us are most interested in, and one position we feel most assured about when looking at next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BadgerBlitz.com podcast continues towards the end of the 2021 season with insight about recent practices and an early preview of Wisconsin's Pac-12 opponent. First, Jake plays audio from early this week when asking wide receiver Danny Davis III and offensive lineman Logan Bruss about bowl prep practice standouts. We also hear Bruss discussing the younger offensive tackles like Tanor Bortolini, Logan Brown, Riley Mahlman and Nolan Rucci. Then we play our earlier chat with Hod Rabino from Devils Digest, Rivals.com's site that covers Arizona State. We dive into Las Vegas Bowl opt-outs and injuries, quarterback Jayden Daniels, a defense that looks stout on paper, and keys for the Sun Devils next week against the Badgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Editor/recruiting analyst Jon McNamara and senior writer Jake Kocorowski break down Wisconsin's 2022 class. Topics discussed include the following: What goes into the rankings, and are they deceiving based on class size? How should Badgers fans feel about this class? Should Wisconsin fans be worried about this class or others down the line? The biggest miss for Wisconsin The players that will out-play their ranking The most heralded signed walk-on in the class (so far) Looking ahead, attempting to predict the first 2023 commit Who to watch for during the February Signing Period, which includes four-star, Rivals Top 100 prospect Carson Hinzman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices