Category: Football

Kon Knueppel dribbles out of a double team on the wing.
Basketball, Recruiting

Duke recruit Kon Knueppel II of Milwaukee snubbed by McDonald’s All-American team

Despite his sky-high ranking, the smooth scorer wasn’t named to the 24-player exhibition of top high schoolers. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a surprising snub for a player who rocketed to the top of the recruiting charts in 2023, the 6’6” Kon Knueppel II was left off the McDonald’s All-America team, announced Jan. 23. Knueppel, of Wisconsin Lutheran High … Continue reading Duke recruit Kon Knueppel II of Milwaukee snubbed by McDonald’s All-American team

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Basketball, Recruiting

The scoring of the top-rated PG recruit in UW history has plummeted in his senior season. His coach says he’s playing better than ever.

Daniel Freitag, a 4-star recruit from the Twin Cities, is still leading his new high school team in scoring. But his coach says the high level of talent around him has led to a different role for the future Badger, and possibly a state title. Continue reading The scoring of the top-rated PG recruit in UW history has plummeted in his senior season. His coach says he’s playing better than ever.

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Bryson Green sprinting down the field with the ball in his hand.
Football, Recruiting

It’s been one week since the end of the season: How is Wisconsin football faring in the transfer portal?

The Badgers are losing a number of impact players, but Fickell and company are already reloading for a big 2024 campaign. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Coming off the elation of beating Minnesota handily to take back Paul Bunyan’s Axe, Wisconsin Badger fans were knocked back down to Earth with the announcement that Chimere Dike and Skyler Bell would transfer … Continue reading It’s been one week since the end of the season: How is Wisconsin football faring in the transfer portal?

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Will Pauling and Bryson Green celebrate a touchdown.
Football

ReliaQuest Bowl Preview: Here’s how Wisconsin beats No. 13 LSU after Tiger quarterback, last year’s Heisman winner, Jayden Daniels declares for NFL Draft

The Badgers need to neutralize the passing game as much as possible, and make LSU beat them on the ground. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES The unranked Wisconsin Badgers should be counting their lucky stars this week, as they get set to face off against No. 13 LSU in the ReliaQuest (formerly known as the Outback) Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Badgers had a rough … Continue reading ReliaQuest Bowl Preview: Here’s how Wisconsin beats No. 13 LSU after Tiger quarterback, last year’s Heisman winner, Jayden Daniels declares for NFL Draft

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Football, Recruiting

What’s next for Wisconsin football after losing three top receivers

Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell and Keontez Lewis all entered the transfer portal Monday, leaving the Badgers without much pass-catching depth By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES The Wisconsin Badgers football team had seven players immediately enter the transfer portal when it opened on December 4, including its most decorated receiver – Chimere Dike. But Dike, from Waukesha, wasn’t the only pass catcher who fled Madison, as he … Continue reading What’s next for Wisconsin football after losing three top receivers

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A photo of Connor Essegian shooting for the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team.
Basketball, Recruiting

Budding star Connor Essegian to the bench is the right move – for now

The sharpshooter was likely headhunted by other programs in the NIL Wild West off-season. But removing him from the starting lineup and keeping him fresh will help him blossom. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES When Wisconsin tipped off their first exhibition game last week against UW-Stevens Point, phenom Connor Essegian was in an unusual spot: the bench. It was an eyebrow-raising decision, especially for those … Continue reading Budding star Connor Essegian to the bench is the right move – for now

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Ricardo Hallman carries the football in front of a Rutgers defender.
Football

How the Wisconsin Badgers beat Ohio State on Saturday

It’s all about the defensive backs and running backs for Wisconsin against the No. 3 team in the country. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES It’s no secret the Badgers are big underdogs against No. 3 Ohio State this weekend. It’s been several years since they weren’t. But that doesn’t mean an upset can’t happen – and college football has been known to give us one from … Continue reading How the Wisconsin Badgers beat Ohio State on Saturday

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Am edit of five Badger starters who have their NIL deals set up through UW-Madison
Football

How much key Wisconsin Badger players are charging for NIL deals

The prices start reasonably for NIL deals, but autographs will cost you a pretty penny By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES With NIL now in full swing across college athletics, the Wisconsin Badgers post the prices for a variety of services student athletes offer through their opendorse portal. Prices listed include Cameo-style shoutouts, autographs, personal appearances, social media posts and a category labeled “pitch anything.” The portal … Continue reading How much key Wisconsin Badger players are charging for NIL deals

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