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Sports Director at WMTV 15 News in Madison, WI. Proud Greendale, WI native. UW-Milwaukee (BA) & UOPX (MBA) grad. Cole Caufield Fan Club President. #BeTheMatch

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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 years
Mike Leckrone leading "Varsity" for the last time at Camp Randall. An honor and a privilege for me to be there today. #OnWisconsin #Badgers
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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 years
10 years ago today, I was laid off as Sports Director in WI. Driving home & the next 7 months were some of the toughest times in my life. I thought the dream was over. Today, I work at my dream job at @nbc15_madison and remind all of you to never give up on your dreams. #grateful
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
The National Champions were in-sync even at their post Natty Media Conference. @BadgerVB
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Mike Jocko Jacques
6 years
You know why @JJWatt is awesome? Because he does stuff like this. #SunPrairieStrong
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Mike Jocko Jacques
1 year
🤔 ESPN showed @Giannis_An34 knocking down the ladder but did not show Joel Embiid’s cheap shot flagrant forearm in the highlights . I wonder why? #Bucks
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
Tonight I honored my dad, who passed away on July 19th. Gonna miss him. Every. Single. Day. I love you dad. With all of my heart.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
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15 years ago today, I was laid off as a Sports Director in WI. Driving home & the next 7 months were some of the toughest times of my life. I thought the dream was over. Today, I work at my dream job at @wmtv15news and remind all of you to NEVER GIVE UP on your dreams. #Grateful
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Mike Jocko Jacques
3 years
Remember when the @Bucks won the NBA Championship earlier this year?
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Mike Jocko Jacques
1 year
14 years ago today, I was laid off as Sports Director in WI. Driving home & the next 7 months were some of the toughest times of my life. I thought the dream was over. Today, I work at my dream job at @nbc15_madison and remind all of you to NEVER GIVE UP on your dreams. #grateful
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
13 years ago today, I was laid off as Sports Director in WI. Driving home & the next 7 months were some of the toughest times of my life. I thought the dream was over. Today, I work at my dream job at @nbc15_madison and remind all of you to NEVER GIVE UP on your dreams. #grateful
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
In honor of @colecaufield being so awesome with the @CanadiensMTL and @BrockCaufield scoring the game-winner for @BadgerMHockey Here are their 1st and 2nd ever TV interviews from parts of my stories in 2008 & 2009. For as great as they are at hockey, they are even better people.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
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12 years ago today, I was laid off as Sports Director in WI. Driving home & the next 7 months were some of the toughest times in my life. I thought the dream was over. Today, I work at my dream job at @nbc15_madison and remind all of you to never give up on your dreams. #grateful
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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 years
At the beginning of the series, I really wanted the #Bucks to win because I am originally from Milwaukee and still LOVE the @Bucks plus I would get to cover a NBA Championship Series and maybe even a WORLD CHAMPION!!!! Now I just want the Bucks to win because of Drake.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
1 year
Grateful/Honored to tell the story of the @BadgerWHockey Vivian Jungels and Natalie Buchbinder and what happened after the National Championship. This is why I love sports. You are both awesome Viv and Nat. Thanks @TeamECH for the video. I had to cut this to fit on twitter.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
Today was a good day. No, today was a great day! I got to see this dude! I love you Cole Caufield! Keep doing work, kid! #GoHabsGo #OnWisconsin
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
What happens if the #Packers trade up and draft a quarterback this year? Just curious...
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3 years
Have I ever mentioned that I love @colecaufield ? So great to see this dude today! Love you kid! Keep doing work!!!! #GoHabsGo #OnWisconsin
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Mike Jocko Jacques
3 years
After my battle with sepsis and cellulitis and 4 days in the hospital, I am so GRATEFUL to be back at work on @nbc15_madison See you at 10!
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
I want to apologize to the #Badgers Joel Krabenhoft, too. I'm sorry for calling you Joe for so many years.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 years
I like when the #Brewers beat the #Cubs . Don't you?
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Mike Jocko Jacques
3 years
Celebrated my dad’s 91st birthday yesterday! 91! How awesome is that????
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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 years
I have a friend who will turn 50 later this month. He and his wife have tried for years to have a baby. Miscarriages and so much pain over the years. But after all the sadness, she got pregnant and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl yesterday. Tears of joy. God is great.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 years
Today is #NationalAdoptionDay . I would like to thank my biological parents for giving me up and giving me this beautiful life! And so much love to my mom and dad for adopting me and making me the man I am today. #Adoption
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
Greg Gard. Silent Assassin. #OnWisconsin
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Mike Jocko Jacques
3 years
Bo Borowski just called another foul on Wisconsin while at the grocery store.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 years
Hey Heisman Trophy voters! I'd like you to meet a friend of mine, Jonathan Taylor. He plays for the University of Wisconsin. He's really good at football. #Badgers
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Mike Jocko Jacques
4 years
This reporter has learned the @BadgerFootball game with @NDFootball on October 3rd at Lambeau Field will be a NIGHT GAME and will be carried on @nbc15_madison #Badgers #OnWisconsin
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Mike Jocko Jacques
7 months
Apparently Nebraska won the Natty tonight. I hope @BadgerVB remembers that celly later this year.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
1 year
Congratulations LEGEND!!!!!! 7 National Championships!!!!!! I love you Mark Johnson!!!!!! #OnWisconsin
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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 years
I enjoyed today’s Packers game more than yesterday’s Badgers game.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
6 years
Happy Father's Day to my biological dad who gave me up for adoption right after I was born. By giving me up you gave me a beautiful life. I have never met my biological parents but am grateful for giving me the gift of life.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
1 year
I went from feeling bad for Paul Chryst to feeling bad for Jimmy Leonhard.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
6 years
I see you Dave Van Horn and @RazorbackBSB all the way in Madison, WI!!!! Woo Pig Sooooooooooie!!!! #OmaHogs
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Mike Jocko Jacques
1 year
DAY. MADE. Noah and I got to see @colecaufield and @BrockCaufield today in Madison AND I got a @CanadiensMTL Cole Caufield bobblehead which Noah has taken from me 🤣 So great to see you both. Brock finish strong and Cole prayers up for healing. #GoHabsGo #OnWisconsin
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
. @BadgerVB beat Nebraska 3-0 in women's volleyball. P.S. The Badgers are good.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
10 months
BREAKING: I’ve just learned longtime @UWWMensHoops Head Coach Pat Miller is stepping down from his position and leaving @UWWhitewater after 34 years at UWW and 22 as HC. Miller led the Warhawks to 2 DIII National Championships. Congratulations Coach Miller on an AMAZING run.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
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I asked @PGA_JohnDaly if he was going to the REO Speedwagon concert tonight or going to watch the @RazorbackBSB game. Of course he's calling the hogs! He's also tied for third at the @amfamchamp #OmaHogs
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
I think we started crying at the same time ❤️
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3 years
This father didn't want to wake his son up during the night after returning home from deployment, so he woke him up the following morning. 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 years
Miller/Coors no longer wanted to be the naming rights sponsor to Miller Park. They backed out and @amfam stepped to the plate. Brewers fans should be grateful a LOCAL company cares about THEIR team. The stadium is for the Brewers and their fans. IMO @amfam made it better for both
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What do you think? @amfam undeterred by reaction to @MLB @Brewers naming-rights deal @AmFamJack
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
My daughter Elizabeth played in her first varsity basketball game for @EHSCrusaderGB tonight and I am bursting with pride. She loves the game so much and to see her get in a game meant the world to me...and her too! Proud of you kid! Keep working hard!
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Mike Jocko Jacques
6 months
Remember that one time the Packers won on Thanksgiving against the Lions?
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Mike Jocko Jacques
10 years
Again if you are tweeting derogatory things at Arkansas student-athletes YOU are actually the loser...in the game of life. #GrowUp
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
Today is my 6-year anniversary at @nbc15_madison Grateful for the opportunity. Every. Single. Day. #JockoIn6 #BucksIn6
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
It's true @ArponBasu ! Here's video proof from 2008!
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2 years
"I grew up wearing 26 because of him." - Cole Caufield on Martin St. Louis.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
Noah’s first @Bucks game!!!! #GoBucksGo
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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 years
The best job I have is being a dad. Grateful my daughter asked me to be a chaperone on her 8th grade graduation trip!!!!
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Mike Jocko Jacques
1 year
Love that kid.
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caufield pranked drouin😂
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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 months
Celebrating 8 years today at @nbc15_madison I can’t even begin to tell you how blessed I am to do what I do. Never give up on your dreams.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
3 years
Yo Big Ten. This an embarrassment. #Badgers #Hawkeyes
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Mike Jocko Jacques
4 years
What do you think of the new (with a touch of the old) logo @Brewers fans?
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Mike Jocko Jacques
2 years
Thank you dad for all you have given me. From my love of sports to making people laugh and smile. You were always so loving and generous. But most of all, thank you dad (and mom too) for adopting me and giving me an amazing life. I love you Big Donnie!
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Mike Jocko Jacques
3 years
Thank you Herb Kohl. @Bucks
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Mike Jocko Jacques
9 days
I am feeling SO grateful and humbled. I’m always proud of the work we do at WMTV 15 SPORTS. WE ( @jockosports @LeahDohertyTV @anderleytv and really EVERYONE at the station) received “Best Sportscast” last night at the @WIBroadcasters Awards Gala. I love my job.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
4 years
Rest in Peace, Ringo. You were an amazing person on and off the ice. Love You Rob Andringa.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
3 years
The @Bucks have never lost an #NBAFinals game when I am “live” in the Deer District before the game 😎
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Mike Jocko Jacques
1 year
For years, parents have told me “Don’t blink” I blinked. From the day I held you in my arms for the first time to tonight, we have loved you. Congratulations Elizabeth on your graduation from @EdgewoodHSMad . I can’t wait to watch you shine at @UMNews Beyond proud to be your dad!
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Mike Jocko Jacques
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Dear @Donald_Driver80 , Thank you so much for being so kind to my 89 year-old mom at the Tri-City Pick n Save on Father's Day. She said you had your son get her a cart and you were so friendly and gave that DD smile. It was the 1st Father's Day without my dad so that made her day.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
7 months
HOLY schnikies @Buccigross !!!! @BadgerMHockey SWEEPS Number 1 Minnesota!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LIGHTNING ON HIS FEET ⚡️ @SimonTassy 🍎: Quinn Finley & Ben Dexheimer
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Mike Jocko Jacques
1 year
Yesterday I celebrated my 7-year anniversary at @nbc15_madison SEVEN! Grateful for all of the opportunities I have been given by the station and even more grateful for all of the people I have worked with and met along the way. God is good.
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2 years
I love sports, but I love this more. Molly Koslowski, the wife of DeForest Defensive Coordinator Matt, and sister of Waunakee Assistant Coach Mike Minter BEAT CANCER.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 years
My heart is heavy today. Lifting up our brother Howard Moore and his family in prayer and hope you will do the same.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
1 year
Yes, @levibirkholz11 scored 41 points in an AMAZING performance tonight to earn @LakesideLuthHS a trip to state. But this was his best play of the night, by far. After Edgewood missed at the buzzer he consoled the Crusaders before celebrating with his team. Pure class. I'm a fan.
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1 year
Not that anyone cares, but I want to thank the @BadgerMBB team for all of their hard work this year. Tough year, but they busted their butts and more importantly remained a team. I took my kids to 5 games and just like the hockey games it's time with them that is precious to me.
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4 years
It's probably a good day to thank the WIAA, Athletic Directors, Coaches, Administrators, etc. for all you do for high school sports in the state of Wisconsin and our children.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
7 years
1 of the best days of my life. I recently donated stem cells for a person w/ leukemia to help save a life. Plz go to @BeTheMatch to sign up!
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Mike Jocko Jacques
3 years
I really enjoyed that sporting event the @Bucks were involved in tonight.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
4 years
Calling the Hogs in Madison tonight!!! #WPS
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Mike Jocko Jacques
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Kelly Sheffield for President.
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BADGER NATION, HOW WE FEELIN??? 😎😎😎
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Dear @taylorswift13 , Wondering if you are coming to the @packers / @Chiefs game on @SNFonNBC If you are, would you please be my live guest on the @nbc15_madison News at 5 We can do a Christmas duet. I’ve attached my singing resume. Please let me know. Love, Jocko #swifies #Jockos
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2 years
That. Was. AWESOME. #OnWisconsin
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I saw you doing work last night @colecaufield ! You were all over the ice! Keep grinding kid!!!! #GoHabsGo
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I grew up watching the great @TonyGranato play for the Badgers. Little did I know as a grown up, I would not only cover him as coach of the same team, but consider him a great friend. Tony coached the Badgers with passion, dignity, and class. His players love him and so do I.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 years
Thinking of this dude a lot today. And everyday. It will be an emotional night at the Kohl Center as the @BadgerMBB honors Howard Moore and his family. I'm glad I have this video because this is Howard greeted me every single time.
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2 years
Just another reason why I love @braddavi34 #Faith
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2 years
The 🐐 Love you @Ron33Dayne
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3 years
Dear March Madness, I thought I missed you last year. Turns out, I really really really really really really really really missed you. Love, Jocko
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2 years
Thank you God for Bob Uecker. #Brewers #ThisIsMyCrew
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1 year
I usually don’t like to be the center of attention but every once in a while is ok. Thanks for capturing the moment @alex_strouf 🙏🏼
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OMG Taylor Swift is at the Packers game!!!!
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2 years
Oh, what do we have here????? Just the National Champions!!!!!!! @BadgerVB ❤️
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Here comes @dana_rettke and that Natty!!!!! #OnWisconsin
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2 years
Sooooooooo great to meet Baseball Legend @played41 tonight at the @beloitskycarp game! Thank you for an AMAZING night of baseball and music Nancy Faust!!!!
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Just realized it was my 5-year anniversary at @nbc15_madison on Dec. 1st. I am so grateful. Every day I walk into this building knowing how blessed I am, not only to cover sports teams that I grew up rooting for, but I have met and worked with so many great people along the way.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
5 years
On a day like today, it's hard to get upset about a basketball game.
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3 years
As a kid who has rooted for the @bucks my whole life, I honestly can’t believe it. But give me time...I think I’ll be ok 😜 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
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My heart is truly breaking for all the seniors that have put their heart and soul into their college and high school teams only to see their dreams come to a close unexpectedly. Big hugs to all of you.
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Mike Jocko Jacques
4 years
No more training wheels for Noah!!!! Love his smile as he passes me by!!!! I also love his sister was there to help him get it done!!!! Happy Sunday everybody!!!!
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O.M.G. I'm soooooooooooooo proud of my daughter right now. Elizabeth had 14 points in her high school debut for @Crusaders_ATH !!!! Love you kid!!!! #ssoooooooooooooooooproud
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Mike Jocko Jacques
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Whenever I see Mark Johnson I call him “The Legend” and tonight he added to his AMAZING legacy. Congratulations to you and @BadgerWHockey on ANOTHER National Championship! #OnWisconsin
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This is what a gentleman looks like. Pure class @TonyGranato I wouldn't have expected anything less from you, Coach.
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Sinus Surgery this morning . I’ll gladly accept your prayers of healing I have chronic sinusitis which caused me to lose my voice often. Hoping the surgery puts an end to that! I’ll be off the next 3 days. I can’t wait for @LLSusa Light the night light on Thursday in Madison!
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As a kid who grew up in Milwaukee...the Brewers making the playoffs will NEVER get old. Congratulations @Brewers ! #ThisIsMyCrew
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1 year
Just hanging out with the Captain of the National Champion @BadgerWHockey team. It’s also her birthday!!!!! HAPPY Birthday @brittacurl You. Are. AWESOME!!!!!!
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3 years
Shout out to all the Athletic Directors out there working their tails off for all of OUR student athletes 👊🏻
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2 years
Always proud of the work we do at NBC15 SPORTS. I am humbled WE received “Best Sportscast” this year at the @WIBroadcasters Awards Gala! Thank you @LeahGraceD @GeorgeBalekji @CMoleskyNBC15 @MariaLisignoli @jerrykelly13pga and @KellyPSheffield for being awesome in our submission!
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2 years
This is a @braddavi34 appreciation tweet. And the shortest interview of all-time. And I love that dude. #OnWisconsin
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2 years
I’m ready for the frozen tundra! #Packers
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Bye Bye Badgers! @BadgerFootball leaves Camp Randall for @ReliaQuestBowl in Tampa. #OnWisconsin
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3 months
So sad to hear that former @BadgerMBB player Larry Petty has passed away at the age of 65. "The Bear" played for the Badgers from 1977-81. I talked to his son tonight and he told me how much Larry LOVED being a Badger. I hope UW has a moment of silence for him on Tuesday night.
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