Episodes

  • Ep. 12: Phil Longo Fired, Badgers vs Nebraska, & Joel Stave Joins! - 11.19.24

    Ep. 12: Phil Longo Fired, Badgers vs Nebraska, & Joel Stave Joins! - 11.19.24
    Nov 19 2024
    Wisconsin Badgers offensive coordinator Phil Longo was fired after Saturday's 16-13 loss to No. 1 Oregon, and Luke Fickell declined to name an offensive play caller going forward! Did the Badgers let a historic win slip away at Camp Randall, is it finally time to make the change from Braedyn Locke at QB, and who are the names to watch for the Badgers' next offensive coordinator? Winningest QB in UW history, Joel Stave, joins to talk about Longo's firing, the Badgers' offense and quarterback struggles, and the 10-year anniversary of Melvin Gordon's recording-setting game against Nebraska!
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    45 mins
  • Ep. 11: Badgers Football vs #1 Oregon, Basketball vs #9 Arizona, & Barry Alvarez Joins! - 11.14.24

    Ep. 11: Badgers Football vs #1 Oregon, Basketball vs #9 Arizona, & Barry Alvarez Joins! - 11.14.24
    Nov 14 2024
    Wisconsin Badgers football hosts No. 1 Oregon and basketball hosts No. 9 Arizona! Wisconsin is facing the AP No. 1 team for the first time since 2010, and Badgers fans like Ben Brust are becoming extremely frustrated with the struggles in Luke Fickell's first two seasons. Jim Rutledge reacts to the comments from Ben Brust and the response from new ESPN Madison host Barry Alvarez this week, discussing if it's unfair to compare the start of Fickell's tenure to Indiana football's immediate turnaround with Curt Cignetti? New ESPN Madison teammate and Badgers legend Barry Alvarez also joins to discuss the opportunity vs Oregon, the mindset to pull off an upset, fans' frustration with Luke Fickell's first two seasons, and the importance of coaching and player recruitment/retention in the NIL age!
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    33 mins
  • Ep. 10: Badgers Lose 42-10 at Iowa, Basketball Season Opener, & Anna Smrek Joins! - 11.7.24

    Ep. 10: Badgers Lose 42-10 at Iowa, Basketball Season Opener, & Anna Smrek Joins! - 11.7.24
    Nov 7 2024
    The Badgers football team is sliding into the bye week after a crushing 42-10 loss at Iowa. Was this the worst loss of the Fickell era, what did Barry Alvarez have to say about the team's coaches heading into the final 3 games, and can they salvage things before No. 1 Oregon comes to Camp Randall? Krissy Birdsall also joins to recap the Badgers men's basketball season opener versus Holy Cross, how the roster looks after losing 8 players to the transfer portal, and Greg Gard's proposal to change nonconference schedules in CBB. Badgers volleyball star Anna Smrek joins Jesse Nelson to discuss to discuss the team's season, taking on No. 3 Penn State at the Field House this weekend, and more!
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    44 mins
  • Ep. 9: Wisconsin Badgers' First Rivalry Game vs Iowa + Bryan Bulaga Joins! - 10.31.24

    Ep. 9: Wisconsin Badgers' First Rivalry Game vs Iowa + Bryan Bulaga Joins! - 10.31.24
    Oct 31 2024
    The Badgers football team is coming off a deflating 28-13 loss to Penn State. Can Wisconsin bounce-back with wins in the three upcoming rivalry games, and can they secure bowl eligibility this Saturday versus Iowa? Plus, will we get to see the Badgers' long-term plan at QB plan over the next four weeks, what is at stake for Braedyn Locke, and Krissy Birdsall joins to discuss the continued problems surrouning the student section at Camp Randall! Former Packer and Hawkeye offensive lineman, Bryan Bulaga, joins to discuss the Heartland Trophy game (not the Freedom Trophy), whether Iowa and Wisconsin are still true peers in the Big Ten, his outside perspective of the Badgers as they continue their identity change under Luke Fickell, the mixed feelings from Iowa fans about the state of their program under Brian Ferentz, and he gives his predictions for this Saturday's game at Kinnick Stadium!
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    50 mins
  • Ep. 8: Can Badgers Upset No. 3 Penn State + Ben Brust Joins! 10.24.24

    Ep. 8: Can Badgers Upset No. 3 Penn State + Ben Brust Joins! 10.24.24
    Oct 24 2024
    The Badgers have won three-straight games in Locketober and face No. 3 Penn State under the lights at Camp Randall on Saturday! Have the Badgers proven that they're a truly balanced team, can Braedyn Locke prove he's the long-term answer at QB, and is Penn State their biggest test of the season? Ben Brust joins Jum Rutledge on the Jump Around ahead of Badger football's primetime matchup versus No. 3 Penn State! Ben talks with Jim about this year's Badger basketball roster, Greg Gard in the transfer portal era, and his thoughts on Saturday's football game versus Penn State!
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    43 mins
  • Ep. 7: Badgers vs. Northwestern Preview, Midseason Report, & Montee Ball Joins! 10.17.24

    Ep. 7: Badgers vs. Northwestern Preview, Midseason Report, & Montee Ball Joins! 10.17.24
    Oct 17 2024
    The Badgers are coming off back-to-back dominant wins against Purdue and Rutgers, but are they back or BACK? Also, are they walking into a trap game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium? Jim Rutledge also talks about the offense talking flight during Locketober, and he gives his prediction for the final 6 games of the season! There's also some obligatory slander of Bret Bielema's program at Illinois, and Primetime runs through his tier rankings of the Big Ten football program. Badgers running back great and UW Athletic Hall of Famer, Montee Ball, joins Jim Rutledge on The Jump Around ahead of the Badgers' game at Northwestern! They discuss the Badgers' back-to-back wins, his list of the top-5 running backs in UW history, playing with two other all-time greats in Melvin Gordon and James White, and what it's playing on the road versus Northwestern!
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    44 mins
  • Ep. 6: Can the Wisconsin Badgers Win Again versus Rutgers + Melvin Gordon Joins!

    Ep. 6: Can the Wisconsin Badgers Win Again versus Rutgers + Melvin Gordon Joins!
    Oct 10 2024
    The Badgers got right versus Purdue as Braedyn Locke lit up the Boilermakers defense! Did the Badgers finally hit their stride, and can Locke continue to grow as a QB in Phil Longo's offense, and can emerging playmakers like Tawee Walker and Trech Kekahuna keep it rolling this week versus Rutgers? Plus, how does Chez Mellusi's departure impact the RB depth chart moving forward? Badgers legend and two-time Pro Bowl running back, Melvin Gordon, is scheduled to join at 12:45pm CT to discuss the Badgers' running game, the ongoing transition under Phil Longo and more!
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    1 hr
  • Ep. 5: Badgers Looking for Answers on Offense vs Purdue + James White Joins! 10.3.24

    Ep. 5: Badgers Looking for Answers on Offense vs Purdue + James White Joins! 10.3.24
    Oct 3 2024
    The Wisconsin Badgers are coming off another deflating 38-21 loss to USC. Can they bounce back as double-digit favorites against Purdue, and do they extend their 17-game winning streak versus the Boilermakers? How can Badgers fans evaluate Phil Longo's air-raid system with backup quarterback Braedyn Locke under center? Plus, Luke Fickell addresses the growing criticisms and commentary from fans and former players like Braelon Allen, and the Badgers want to establish a clearer running back duo. Badgers football legend and three-time Super Bowl champion, James White, joins to discuss the Badgers' struggles to transition to a new offense and the outside noise surrounding the program!
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    44 mins