"Disappointing:" Badgers cancel scheduled open practice Thursday in Milwaukee due to weather
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Badgers football team has canceled an open practice scheduled for Thursday, August 10th in Milwaukee.According to a statement from Badgers officials, with weather forecasts calling for a strong chance of thunderstorms in the Milwaukee area in the early afternoon on Thursday, the Badgers were forced to change their plans and cancel their scheduled open practice that was to be held at Custer Stadium in Milwaukee.“It’s disappointing that we’re unable to go to Milwaukee,” head coach Paul Chryst said in the statement. “I know there was a lot of planning that took place and I’d like to thank Bill Molbeck of Milwaukee Public Schools for all his help.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Badgers football team has canceled an open practice scheduled for Thursday, August 10th in Milwaukee.According to a statement from Badgers officials, with weather forecasts calling for a strong chance of thunderstorms in the Milwaukee area in the early afternoon on Thursday, the Badgers were forced to change their plans and cancel their scheduled open practice that was to be held at Custer Stadium in Milwaukee.“It’s disappointing that we’re unable to go to Milwaukee,” head coach Paul Chryst said in the statement. “I know there was a lot of planning that took place and I’d like to thank Bill Molbeck of Milwaukee Public Schools for all his help.
Badgers to hold preseason practice Aug. 10 in Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Badgers will hold a football practice in Milwaukee this preseason, a trip that coach Paul Chryst says is a way to break up training camp.Wisconsin will practice at Custer Stadium on Aug. 10.
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Badgers will hold a football practice in Milwaukee this preseason, a trip that coach Paul Chryst says is a way to break up training camp.Wisconsin will practice at Custer Stadium on Aug. 10.
Ohio State, Penn State, Badgers, 'Cats make Big Ten preseason list
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Ohio State, Penn State, Northwestern and Wisconsin each placed two players on the preseason Big Ten all-conference list released Monday.Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett and defensive end Tyquan Lewis were joined on the East Division team by Penn State running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Trace McSorley.
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Ohio State, Penn State, Northwestern and Wisconsin each placed two players on the preseason Big Ten all-conference list released Monday.Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett and defensive end Tyquan Lewis were joined on the East Division team by Penn State running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Trace McSorley.
Wisconsin to play exhibition basketball games Down Under
MADISON — The Wisconsin men's basketball team will visit New Zealand and Australia next month on a five-game exhibition tour.The Badgers begin their trip in Auckland, New Zealand, with a game against the New Zealand Breakers on Aug. 15.
MADISON — The Wisconsin men's basketball team will visit New Zealand and Australia next month on a five-game exhibition tour.The Badgers begin their trip in Auckland, New Zealand, with a game against the New Zealand Breakers on Aug. 15.
Watt brothers, JJ, TJ, Derek take some time out to help fight hunger in the Madison area
MADISON -- Football stars and brothers JJ Watt, TJ Watt and Derek Watt teamed up with American Family Insurance Saturday, July 8th to fight hunger!According to WMTV, the Watt brothers joined 200 American Family Insurance volunteers, to work at the Goodman Community Center for the day.The Watt brothers and other volunteers came together to pack and deliver boxes of non-perishable food items to area pantries, tend to the gardens and help build a greenhouse, all with the goal of fighting hunger in communities around Madison.The event was part of the American Family Insurance "One Saturday to Dream" volunteer initiative.The brothers, former Wisconsin Badgers, are now playing in the NFL.JJ Watt is a DE for the Houston Texans.Derek Watt is a fullback for the Los Angeles Chargers.TJ Watt is an OL for the Pittsburgh Steelers -- drafted in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
MADISON -- Football stars and brothers JJ Watt, TJ Watt and Derek Watt teamed up with American Family Insurance Saturday, July 8th to fight hunger!According to WMTV, the Watt brothers joined 200 American Family Insurance volunteers, to work at the Goodman Community Center for the day.The Watt brothers and other volunteers came together to pack and deliver boxes of non-perishable food items to area pantries, tend to the gardens and help build a greenhouse, all with the goal of fighting hunger in communities around Madison.The event was part of the American Family Insurance "One Saturday to Dream" volunteer initiative.The brothers, former Wisconsin Badgers, are now playing in the NFL.JJ Watt is a DE for the Houston Texans.Derek Watt is a fullback for the Los Angeles Chargers.TJ Watt is an OL for the Pittsburgh Steelers -- drafted in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Gavitt Games: Marquette to host Purdue, Wisconsin hosts Xavier in November
MILWAUKEE/MADISON -- Marquette will host Purdue on November 14th as part of the Gavitt Games series that matches up teams from the Big East and Big Ten conferences.The leagues announced the schedule for the series on Wednesday, May 24th.The Golden Eagles and Boilermakers both made the NCAA Tournament this year.
MILWAUKEE/MADISON -- Marquette will host Purdue on November 14th as part of the Gavitt Games series that matches up teams from the Big East and Big Ten conferences.The leagues announced the schedule for the series on Wednesday, May 24th.The Golden Eagles and Boilermakers both made the NCAA Tournament this year.
"One of my biggest inspirations:" JJ Watt surprises his 4th grade teacher in Pewaukee, who's retiring
PEWAUKEE -- Former Wisconsin Badgers and current Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt is proving once again just how classy he is.
PEWAUKEE -- Former Wisconsin Badgers and current Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt is proving once again just how classy he is.
Twitter reacts: Disappointed, but proud of the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team
MILWAUKEE -- The pain of the Sweet 16 loss to the Florida Gators still stings a bit, but fans of the Wisconsin Badgers are rallying behind the men in red.
MILWAUKEE -- The pain of the Sweet 16 loss to the Florida Gators still stings a bit, but fans of the Wisconsin Badgers are rallying behind the men in red.
Heartbreak: Wisconsin Badgers fall to Florida Gators 84-83 in NCAA matchup
NEW YORK -- After Zak Showalter's incredible shot for Wisconsin, Florida's Chris Chiozza came up with an even wilder one to send the Gators into the Elite Eight.
NEW YORK -- After Zak Showalter's incredible shot for Wisconsin, Florida's Chris Chiozza came up with an even wilder one to send the Gators into the Elite Eight.
Gov. Scott Walker, Gov. Rick Scott place friendly bet on Wisconsin-Florida game
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Wisconsin Badgers return to Sweet 16 to face No. 4 seed Florida Gators
NEW YORK — The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers face the No. 4 seed Florida Gators Friday, March 24th in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen.
NEW YORK — The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers face the No. 4 seed Florida Gators Friday, March 24th in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen.
Backing Bucky: Badgers Coach Gard, players speak ahead of Friday's NCAA matchup vs. No. 4 Florida
NEW YORK -- The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers are still dancing!
NEW YORK -- The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers are still dancing!
"Good fun:" 'Moesch Madness' videos created by Badgers' Aaron Moesch, Matt Ferris getting lots of play online
MADISON -- There's plenty of focus and preparation as the Wisconsin Badgers continue their NCAA Tournament run, but there is still plenty of fun involved.
MADISON -- There's plenty of focus and preparation as the Wisconsin Badgers continue their NCAA Tournament run, but there is still plenty of fun involved.
Bucky still dancing: Tickets for Badgers/Florida matchup at Madison Square Garden cheaper than Broadway!
NEW YORK -- The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers are still dancing!
NEW YORK -- The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers are still dancing!
"On Wisconsin!!!" Sports stars, celebrities, state leaders react to Badgers big win
The number eight seed Wisconsin topped number one seed Villanova 65-62 on Saturday, March 18th -- and celebrities, sports stars and state leaders took to Twitter to react to the big win.
The number eight seed Wisconsin topped number one seed Villanova 65-62 on Saturday, March 18th -- and celebrities, sports stars and state leaders took to Twitter to react to the big win.
"On the right track!" Bucky fans celebrate big in Milwaukee following victory
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Badgers' victory on Saturday, March 18th left fans smiling from ear to ear and looking ahead to the Sweet Sixteen.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Badgers' victory on Saturday, March 18th left fans smiling from ear to ear and looking ahead to the Sweet Sixteen.
BRACKET BREAKER: #8 Wisconsin tops #1 Villanova in NCAA matchup
BUFFALO, N.Y. — No. 1 and done.Top-seeded Villanova was bounced from the NCAA Tournament by eighth-seeded Wisconsin, which overcame foul trouble for two of its stars in the second half Saturday to upset the defending champions 65-62 in the East region.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — No. 1 and done.Top-seeded Villanova was bounced from the NCAA Tournament by eighth-seeded Wisconsin, which overcame foul trouble for two of its stars in the second half Saturday to upset the defending champions 65-62 in the East region.
Koenig shoots Wisconsin past Virginia Tech 84-74
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bronson Koenig made a school-record eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points and Nigel Hayes added 16 as NCAA Tournament-tested Wisconsin advanced in the East Region with an 84-74 victory over Virginia Tech on Thursday night.The eighth-seeded Badgers (26-9) made all the big plays in the closing minutes to set up a meeting with top-seeded Villanova on Saturday.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bronson Koenig made a school-record eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points and Nigel Hayes added 16 as NCAA Tournament-tested Wisconsin advanced in the East Region with an 84-74 victory over Virginia Tech on Thursday night.The eighth-seeded Badgers (26-9) made all the big plays in the closing minutes to set up a meeting with top-seeded Villanova on Saturday.
March Madness: Badgers play Virginia Tech Thursday, Marquette plays South Carolina Friday
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette University Golden Eagles on Wednesday, March 15th were gearing up for the big dance -- both teams getting ready for their first-round NCAA Tournament games.The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers will face No. 9 Virginia Tech on Thursday, March 16th in Buffalo, New York at 8:40 p.m.The No. 10 Marquette University Golden Eagles will face No. 7 South Carolina on Friday, March 17th in Greenville, South Carolina at 8:50 p.m.Whether you've accepted the Badgers' No. 8 seed, or you're still trying to figure out the reasoning behind it, on Wednesday, the Badgers were just one day away from their first-round game vs.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette University Golden Eagles on Wednesday, March 15th were gearing up for the big dance -- both teams getting ready for their first-round NCAA Tournament games.The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers will face No. 9 Virginia Tech on Thursday, March 16th in Buffalo, New York at 8:40 p.m.The No. 10 Marquette University Golden Eagles will face No. 7 South Carolina on Friday, March 17th in Greenville, South Carolina at 8:50 p.m.Whether you've accepted the Badgers' No. 8 seed, or you're still trying to figure out the reasoning behind it, on Wednesday, the Badgers were just one day away from their first-round game vs.
March Madness: No. 8 Badgers to face No. 9 Virginia Tech; No. 10 Marquette to play No. 7 South Carolina
MILWAUKEE -- On Selection Sunday, March 12, we learned the No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers will face No. 9 Virginia Tech Thursday, March 16th in Buffalo, New York -- and the No. 10 Marquette University Golden Eagles will face No. 7 South Carolina on Friday, March 17th in Greenville, South Carolina.
MILWAUKEE -- On Selection Sunday, March 12, we learned the No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers will face No. 9 Virginia Tech Thursday, March 16th in Buffalo, New York -- and the No. 10 Marquette University Golden Eagles will face No. 7 South Carolina on Friday, March 17th in Greenville, South Carolina.