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Jeff Potrykus

@jaypo1961

2 years

#Badgers AD Chris McIntosh has already called B1G commissioner. He is pissed. Said no place for this at all. Says UW did not instigate. Said clearly captured on TV. Wants swift action from league.

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2 years

Just got a text: Jim Leonhard is #Badgers interim HC. Paul Chryst out.

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2 years

For those who are saying #Badgers coach Greg Gard "instigated" this. Howard pulled his mask down and said: I'll remember that." Then was going to do a blow-by. Gard touched Howard's right elbow and stopped him in an attempt to explain why he took the TO.

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2 years

Was just told that Paul Chryst was allowed to tell the #Badgers players tonight he was out. Can't imagine the emotion in that room.

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2 years

Per official source: Bobby Engram is #Badgers new offensive coordinator. Signed, sealed and delivered.

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4 years

And a plea: Whatever happens in the future, can those #Badgers fans who have ripped the QB play this season finally give a tip of the cap to No. 17? He has had a hell of a year. Deal with it.

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2 years

Observation: MICH was peeved Gard "extended" game by calling a timeout w/15 sec left. MICH had two starters in + was pressing. UW had all subs. MICH then fouled w/13.8 left. Sorry, you lose the right to be complain about extending the game when you do that.

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4 years

Nebraska president Ted Carter leaked news earlier that the B1G is set to announce it's 2020 football plan today. This is confirmed. Polls are closed. Votes are in. Time for #Badgers fans and their pals across the league to celebrate.

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1 year

Not breaking news, but think of Mark Johnson's overall resume: Wins an NCAA title with his dad. Wins Olympic gold medal, sparked by arguably the greatest upset in sports history. Plays 11 years in the NHL. Now has seven nattys with the #Badgers women.

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1 year

History. Made. 7️⃣

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4 years

#Badgers Greg Gard brought all his assistants in the interview room. He is fighting back tears. Said he will take trophy to Howard Moore so he can rub it.

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1 year

#Badgers officials are finalizing contract with Cincy HC Luke Fickell.

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2 years

Number of punches thrown by any player before Juwan Howard took a swing at Krabbenhoft? Zero. Zip. Not one.

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2 years

And this is the scene tonight as the #Badgers clinched a share of the 2022 title.

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@jaypo1961

5 years

Meet the newest #Badgers player: Jerell Moore.👍

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2 years

This is pretty cool.

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@BadgerVB

2 years

Take it all in Coach.

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@jaypo1961

2 years

Dana Rettke, the national player of the year, with the final kill of the set, the match and the season. #Badgers coming home with the trophy.

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Jeff Potrykus

@jaypo1961

1 year

Freshman corner. Played in 11 games.

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@Jhardaway_24

1 year

I have entered the Transfer Portal.

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Jeff Potrykus

@jaypo1961

1 year

Friendly plea to #Badgers fans on my timeline. I get you are frustrated with Mertz. But do you really need to take shots on Twitter just for kicks? I mean, what do you personally gain by that? Get off the kid's back.

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@jaypo1961

2 years

Per #Badgers officials: Paul Chryst was due $20 million (and change) after being removed as HC. Parties agreed to a payment of $11 million, to be paid no later than Feb. 1, 2023. Funds come from UW Foundation. No taxpayer dollars.

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1 year

On Dec. 3, freshman QB Nick Evers announced he planned to transfer from Oklahoma. The portal opened on Dec. 5. Evers visited the #Badgers earlier this week. He announced his commitment to UW today.

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2 years

So to review: Michigan was playing hard, full-court, man-to-man defense against #Badgers reserves. But Howard got upset because UW extended the game by calling a late timeout.

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6 months

#Badgers Maema Njongmeta was informed Gophers likely will miss bowl game: “They’re not bowl-eligible? Good.”

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2 years

Have to write but need to first ask a question: If Howard wanted to leave the building w/out speaking to anyone he could have. Why did he choose to go through the line, take his mask down and bark that he would remember this? Answer: He was dying to do what he did.

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5 months

#Badgers Hunter Wohler is returning in 2024.

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2 years

You will see #Badgers coach Greg Gard stop Saint Mary’s coach Randy Bennett to congratulate him/his players after UW rallied to win Maui Invitational. Check to see how Bennett reacted.

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Jeff Potrykus

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3 years

Think about the career #Badgers coach Mark Johnson has had: HS standout, NCAA champ with his dad, Miracle on Ice, NHL career and leading UW women to enough hardware to fill an arena rather than a trophy case. Appreciate greatness, people.

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4 years

I wonder if #Badgers Twitter is ready for the possibility that Greg Gard could be named B1G coach of the year.

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1 year

According to ESPN announcers: #Badgers the first unseeded team to win the natty.

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1 year

Got email this AM on #Badgers Braelon Allen: He will help feed 100 kids at Boys and Girls Club in Fondy on Friday. This is part of his NIL partnership with Outback Steakhouse.

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@jaypo1961

1 year

On road now but Jim Leonhard situation nearing conclusion. Could tell #Badgers players today he will be back in 203.

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@jaypo1961

2 years

#Badgers No. 3 in the Midwest. Open Friday in Milwaukee against Colgate. Not too shabby for a team picked to finish 10th in the B1G.

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@jaypo1961

4 years

I have to write this or I won't be able to live with myself today. To Nebraska fans: Love your passion. You are always friendly as hell. But not every development/decision by the Big Ten is part of a conspiracy to stick it to your athletic department/teams.

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3 years

#Badgers Kelly Sheffield not afraid to speak mind. Notes early NCAA volleyball matches will be on ESPN3 (streaming) but with no announcers. Warns that could blow up like poor weight facilities at NCAA women's hoops. Calls it lazy.

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@jaypo1961

4 years

Hope #Badgers fans appreciated watching No. 23 at Camp Randall these last three years.

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4 years

NCAA women's volleyball: That was a #Badgers butt-kicking. UW loses Set 1 -- first dropped set in NCAAs -- and then takes down No. 1 Baylor -- 25-21, 25-17 and 25-19. Damn.

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Jeff Potrykus

@jaypo1961

5 years

Tony Bennett wins a natty in his 13th season as HC. For context: Calipari won in 20th season; D.Smith in 21st season; Roy Williams in 17th season; Coach K in 16th season; and Self in 15th season.

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@jaypo1961

1 year

Suffice to say, players committed to #Badgers for 2023 class are stunned today.

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Jeff Potrykus

@jaypo1961

3 years

Quick note before I forget: Former #Badgers assistant Howard Moore is close to returning home. That has been a goal for a long time. Will he return to coaching? No. But a return home would be a small step + likely ease the burden of those caring for him. 👍

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Jeff Potrykus

@jaypo1961

3 years

Also, wasn't planning on doing this as I wasn't planning on being back today, but....want to thank those who shared their condolences about mom's recent passing. She didn't know what Twitter was but loved seeing the interaction when I shared her comments.

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Jeff Potrykus

@jaypo1961

5 years

Michigan's John Beilein raved about quality of game today. Added: "Ethan Happ said to me at the end: "I hope to see you again this season.' Beilein replied: "No, Ethan. I don't want to see you again the rest of my life." 😂

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Jeff Potrykus

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3 years

She isn’t around today but I can still hear her: “They better win today, Jeffrey. I don’t want to sit around all day and watch them lose.” 😂

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2 years

#Badgers WR Chimere Dike on Jim Leonhard: "We knew we had to play better down the stretch. Our whole team is behind coach Leonhard. We want him to be our head coach. I think everybody in this locker room wants him to be our guy. He is our guy."

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@jaypo1961

2 years

I'll likely catch heat for this but so be it. #Badgers coach Greg Gard exchanges handshakes with eight Michigan staffers and two players without incident. Next in line is Michigan's head coach.

Ballislife.com

@Ballislife

2 years

Full video of the postgame brawl between Michigan & Wisconsin with Juwan Howard slapping Wisconsin assistant Joe Krabbenhoft. (Via @CBSSports )

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2 years

I'm sure MU fans hate to see the #Badgers take over Fiserv Forum but it resulted in a tremendous vibe, true home-game feel in NCAAs. Colgate's Matt Langel: "I don't think I've ever been in an environment better than the one for college basketball tonight."

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@jaypo1961

6 years

No idea whether #Badgers will finish 13-0 and qualify for playoff. But I hope fans of UW football/men's hoops appreciate what they've seen in recent seasons.

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3 years

One of the many reasons Jack Coan is respected by his #Badgers teammates: He didn’t play yesterday and was ready if asked. Yet who does he seek out to congratulate after the victory? Chase Wolf. Classy move.

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5 months

Former #Badgers guard Walt McGrory holding the B1G trophy after UW clinched a share of the league title in 2020 at Indiana. RIP. 🙏

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4 years

#Badgers coach Greg Gard, on the Big 1070, says he and staff made it to visit Howard Moore yesterday. Took B1G trophy and cap/T-shirt for Moore. Called it a surreal moment, with lots of tears.

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3 years

#Badgers Greg Gard says Brad Davison is getting screwed by the league....Holy shit.

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@jaypo1961

5 months

Greg Gard's team is good. That's the tweet.

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@jaypo1961

1 year

Damn. Brent Moss, who helped Racine Park to the WIAA Division 1 state title in 1988 and helped the #Badgers win the 1994 Rose Bowl, passed away today. He was 50.

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5 years

#Badgers WR Quintez Cephis reinstated, per UW.

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Jeff Potrykus

@jaypo1961

4 years

#Badgers are now 15-5 since Potter became eligible. And, they are 8-2 since the departure of Kobe King, who was their leading scorer in league play at the time.

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Jeff Potrykus

@jaypo1961

2 years

And I thought angry Nebraska football fans on my timeline was an out-of-body experience. I forgive all Huskers fans, cause Michigan hoops fans are punching their tickets to the Hall of Shame today.

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Jeff Potrykus

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2 years

One thought on #Badgers freshman Chucky Hepburn. I have no clue how highly he was rated coming out of high school. Couldn’t care less. I do know UW fans are seeing why the staff was so excited to land him. Bunch of B1G teams would take him in a heartbeat.

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5 months

Pregame moment for former #Badgers Walt McGrory.

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4 years

#Badgers Greg Gard received seven of nine votes for USA TODAY Sports Network B1G coach of the year. Tom Izzo of MSU and Steve Pikiell of Rutgers each received one vote.

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@jaypo1961

2 years

Most folks consider Purdue's Matt Painter a very good coach, correct? For some perspective, Painter has two shared B1G titles + one outright crown in 17 seasons. #Badgers Greg Gard has two shared titles, with a chance for an outright title, in six full seasons.

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2 years

To all the Michigan fans on my timeline, you are free to debate the incident with your AD. He seems to have a different view of the situation than you do.

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@jaypo1961

2 years

Tip of the cap to #Badgers frosh Chucky Hepburn. He learned early Monday AM his dear friend was shot to death and three days later played his ass off.

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@jaypo1961

2 years

Prediction: Michigan fans won't like how the B1G handles this.

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2 years

Tip your caps to #Badgers Chucky Hepburn. Played such a smooth game. Huge shots. Tough defense.

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@jaypo1961

2 years

#Badger ILB Jake Chaney: "Coach Chryst got fired for a reason. Everybody can (have) their own beliefs, but we feel like we’re the ones who failed him. We put it on the field today for coach Chryst. This season is pretty much dedicated to him."

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Jeff Potrykus

@jaypo1961

3 years

And one more thought on Jim Leonhard: He didn't merely waste the Packers time. They expressed interest. He listened. It is the NFL. His home state team. Not listening would be dumb. Weighing all the factors and eventually going with your heart is not dumb.

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2 years

#Badgers Johnny Davis says his ankle is fine. But he adds the elbow he took was uncalled for. No place in the game for it. Still salty.

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@jaypo1961

2 years

#Badgers Chucky Hepburn made the B1G's all-freshman team for many reasons. Last night vs. Colgate: eight points, six rebounds, five assists, one steal....and zero turnovers in 34 minutes.

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2 years

#Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn confirmed he DOES work on types of bank shots in practice. Was he trying to bank in the shot vs. Purdue? Hell no: "I just chucked it up there." 🤣

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@jaypo1961

2 months

#Badgers Tyler Wahl and assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft share an emotional moment.

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@jaypo1961

4 years

So your team is 6-6 in the B1G and 13-10 overall after getting thumped by 18 at Minnesota on Feb. 5. What do you do? The #Badgers answered by winning their final eight games. Damn.

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Jeff Potrykus

@jaypo1961

2 years

I do not expect that #Badgers Chucky Hepburn will be B1G freshman of the year. Guessing the nod will go to OSU's Malaki Branham. But I'll reiterate that I think Hepburn has been the most valuable freshman in the league, given his role/level of play for UW.

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@jaypo1961

2 years

Watching #Badgers Tyler Wahl post up 7-foot-4 Zach Edey -- and score -- was something I never thought I'd witness.

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@jaypo1961

3 years

The official who threw that flag should be banned for life.

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2 years

And in case some people missed it: #Badgers coach Greg Gard said he has zero issue with Michigan pressing. He said Howard can coach his team as he sees fit.

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Jeff Potrykus

@jaypo1961

4 years

Personal note: Reporters cheer for good stories, early start times + stress-free travel. I've covered Rose Bowls, Final Fours + a Frozen Four. The 2019-'20 #Badgers hoops team was the best story I've ever covered. Not even close.

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4 years

I need to make something clear about my comments on #Badgers Micah Potter. My frustration has grown because of seeing waivers handed out like candy, w/others denied. I loathe seeing inconsistent/unfair treatment in any arena. THAT is why I'm seething.

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2 years

#Badgers Tyler Wahl on Chuck Hepburn: "He has gone through a whole lot of shit the last week and I’m just glad he is my teammate."

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1 year

#Badgers coach Greg Gard joked -- well, sort of -- that anyone in attendance today who isn't a season-ticket holder should get season tickets. Players loved the noise/environment.

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@jaypo1961

1 year

Attendance listed at 10,436. Was pretty damn loud today.

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3 years

Breaking: Minnesota at #Badgers is a no-go.

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@jaypo1961

2 months

I know #Badgers AJ Storr has NBA aspirations, but I hope he holds off on pursuing for one more season. Talent oozes but still has so much room to grow.

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6 months

Will be writing about #Badgers Hunter Wohler. He came in and asked media if we could keep it short. He was clearly PO'd. He then sat there and vented forever. Passionate. Expletives....He then, while walking away, apologized for the expletives. No apology needed young man.

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@jaypo1961

3 years

#Badgers officials making BIG announcement as I type this....The field at Camp Randall Stadium is going to have a new name. Barry Alvarez Field.

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2 years

Man, #Badgers AD Chris McIntosh is remaining composed but I can tell he is seething inside.

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2 years

Greg Gard is a thief. #Badgers 74, Purdue 69. Davis with 37, Davison with 15. Amazing.

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@jaypo1961

1 year

Our quick story on Jim Leonhard announcing he will not be returning to the #Badgers in 2023 has been filed. Yes, I got the story wrong. For that I apologize.

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3 years

Some #Badgers news for you today: Barry Alvarez, UW's full-time AD since 2006, is close to retiring. Expect an announcement sometime in the next couple weeks. Sounds as if Alvarez could stay on through July. We'll have a quick story on our site soon. He is 74.

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1 year

Not sure if #Badgers fans saw the news yesterday out of Baylor, but Dave Aranda fired his DC. He respects the work of one Jim Leonhard.

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@jaypo1961

2 years

I will go out on a sturdy limb and say that #Badgers fans will lbe talking about this kid for a long, long time.

Wisconsin Basketball

@BadgerMBB

2 years

That was for you, @ChuckyHepburn

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2 years

ICYMI: Analyst Robbie Hummel during the #Badgers -Purdue game: "If they win the Big Ten, I don't know how Greg Gard is not the national coach of the year. I really don't."

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1 year

Not sure if people caught this, but #Badgers freshman Connor Essegian tracked down Jordan Davis after Davis grabbed the last rebound and time expired. Gave him a huge hug. That is a veteran move.

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2 years

Wahl steals the inbound pass. #Badgers prevail, 70-67, to earn share of title. Now 15-1 in games decided by 6 or fewer points. Incredible.

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2 years

This is the sixth season Greg Gard has been the #Badgers full-time coach. He has two regular-season titles in that span.

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5 years

Our story on a jury needing little time to find Former #Badgers WR Quintez Cephus not guilty on two counts of sexual assault via @journalsentinel

Ex-Badgers player Quintez Cephus found not guilty of two counts of sexual assault

The former wide receiver was cleared of one count of second-degree sexual assault of an intoxicated victim and one count of third-degree sex assault.

www.jsonline.com

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2 years

#Badgers coach Greg Gard, asked about computers/analytics not 'loving UW's team: "The only analytic that matters is the final score at the end of the game."

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2 years

#Badgers Chez Mellusi is up to 220 pounds. Played at 200-2005 last season. Says he is progressing from the ACL injury. Insists he will be ready for opener.

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@jaypo1961

6 years

I like #Badgers QB Jack Coan. Kid has talent. But if anyone ever again tells me Alex Hornibrook is the only thing holding UW back from reaching its potential, well, you need serious help.

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3 years

As a writer and a fellow inhabitant of this planet, I have no issue with #Badgers players going to their coaches to vent/talk/etc. I do, however, have many issues with someone choosing to record that meeting, hold onto it and choose to weaponize it.

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5 years

#Badgers Trice and Davison got a lot of attention on Twitter last night. Best tweet of the night might have been this one.

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@jaypo1961

4 years

#Badgers Potter on post-game: "We've been working so stinking hard all year for this. It was emotional. Guys were crying. Guys were celebrating. People were screaming their heads off. I was screaming like a lunatic. To get that beautiful trophy, it is just surreal."

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1 year

#Badgers willing to pay up to $6 million per year, according to a source.

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2 years

#Badgers Jim Leonhard told team last week: "We need to know who is in/out. Make it clear." You will see guys who aren't in deciding to transfer out. Talked to some players today about that message. Will write about it later in the week.

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