The Loaded Slate offers fans 240-inch projection of Badgers game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers faced Kentucky on Saturday night, April 5th in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four, and at The Loaded Slate on Old World 3rd Street, folks got to take in the big game in a big way!The Loaded Slate brought in a tent, and put up a 240-inch projection of the game onto a wall for fans.The Loaded Slate's owner, Joe Kuntz said they were expecting between 500 and 700 people to come out for the party Saturday night."The phone's been ringing off the hook today, so we've been telling people 2:00 and 3:00 to get here to have a safe seat," Kuntz said.The Loaded Slate showed both NCAA Tournament Final Four games on Saturday."We've been here since like 4:00.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers faced Kentucky on Saturday night, April 5th in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four, and at The Loaded Slate on Old World 3rd Street, folks got to take in the big game in a big way!The Loaded Slate brought in a tent, and put up a 240-inch projection of the game onto a wall for fans.The Loaded Slate's owner, Joe Kuntz said they were expecting between 500 and 700 people to come out for the party Saturday night."The phone's been ringing off the hook today, so we've been telling people 2:00 and 3:00 to get here to have a safe seat," Kuntz said.The Loaded Slate showed both NCAA Tournament Final Four games on Saturday."We've been here since like 4:00.
Metro Market has several offerings for hungry Badgers fans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For some, cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers in the Final Four is an opportunity to fill their bellies with some delicious food!"I've been excited all week for the game!" Badgers' fan Alex Bear said.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For some, cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers in the Final Four is an opportunity to fill their bellies with some delicious food!"I've been excited all week for the game!" Badgers' fan Alex Bear said.
The calm before the Badgers storm on State Street Friday night
MADISON (WITI) -- In Madison, the excitement over Saturday night's big Badgers Final Four game is palpable.
MADISON (WITI) -- In Madison, the excitement over Saturday night's big Badgers Final Four game is palpable.
Sam Dekker's parents say Badgers Final Four berth is "pretty surreal"
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sam Dekker is a standout Badgers sophomore forward who burst onto the scene as a freshman last season like few Wisconsin players have.
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sam Dekker is a standout Badgers sophomore forward who burst onto the scene as a freshman last season like few Wisconsin players have.
Parents say Josh Gasser obsessed with sports from a very young age
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- Josh Gasser is a junior Badgers guard who has helped to lead the team through the NCAA Tournament.
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- Josh Gasser is a junior Badgers guard who has helped to lead the team through the NCAA Tournament.
Badgers players answer questions in Texas ahead of big game
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (WITI) -- Wisconsin Badgers players answered questions in Arlington, Texas -- ahead of their big Final Four game vs.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (WITI) -- Wisconsin Badgers players answered questions in Arlington, Texas -- ahead of their big Final Four game vs.
Badgers' Bo Ryan answers questions ahead of Final Four
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (WITI) -- Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Bo Ryan answered questions in Arlington, Texas on Friday, April 4th -- ahead of Saturday's Final Four game vs.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (WITI) -- Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Bo Ryan answered questions in Arlington, Texas on Friday, April 4th -- ahead of Saturday's Final Four game vs.
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Buy a commemorative Final Four Wisconsin Badgers basketball
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers are in the 2014 Final Four -- and there's a cool way for you to mark the occasion.Nikco Sports Memorabilia is selling a limited edition basketball featuring statistics from Wisconsin's road to the Final Four for $99.Only 5,000 of the commemorative basketballs will be offered.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers are in the 2014 Final Four -- and there's a cool way for you to mark the occasion.Nikco Sports Memorabilia is selling a limited edition basketball featuring statistics from Wisconsin's road to the Final Four for $99.Only 5,000 of the commemorative basketballs will be offered.
Badgers parties mean big business for party stores, bakeries
WAUWATOSA/WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- As some head to Texas to watch the Badgers in the Final Four, the rest of us staying behind are preparing for the game on Saturday night, April 5th.
WAUWATOSA/WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- As some head to Texas to watch the Badgers in the Final Four, the rest of us staying behind are preparing for the game on Saturday night, April 5th.
Bar owners in downtown Milwaukee hope for huge crowds Saturday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many in Wisconsin will be celebrating on Saturday night, April 5th as the Wisconsin Badgers face Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many in Wisconsin will be celebrating on Saturday night, April 5th as the Wisconsin Badgers face Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four.
UW students head down to North Texas to watch Badgers
MADISON (WITI) -- We're are just one day away for the Badgers' Final Four game -- and fans are making their way to Texas.
MADISON (WITI) -- We're are just one day away for the Badgers' Final Four game -- and fans are making their way to Texas.
Tucson officer to observe Madison crowd control
MADISON (AP) — A representative from the Tucson, Ariz., Police Department will be in Madison this weekend to watch how officers handle the crowds following Saturday's Final Four game.There were no major issues for Madison police when 10,000 fans poured onto State Street after the Badgers beat the Arizona Wildcats last Saturday to advance to the Final Four.
MADISON (AP) — A representative from the Tucson, Ariz., Police Department will be in Madison this weekend to watch how officers handle the crowds following Saturday's Final Four game.There were no major issues for Madison police when 10,000 fans poured onto State Street after the Badgers beat the Arizona Wildcats last Saturday to advance to the Final Four.
Germantown coach has several ties to the Wisconsin Badgers
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Steve Showalter has several ties to the Wisconsin Badgers!
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Steve Showalter has several ties to the Wisconsin Badgers!
Check out some of the fun activities taking place this weekend
Will the Badgers win it all!
Will the Badgers win it all!
Barry Alvarez weighs in on Badgers Final Four team
ARLINGTON (WITI) -- FOX6's Tom Pipines caught up with UW-Madison's Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez, who weighed in on the Badgers men's basketball team competing in the Final Four.
ARLINGTON (WITI) -- FOX6's Tom Pipines caught up with UW-Madison's Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez, who weighed in on the Badgers men's basketball team competing in the Final Four.
Otto Puls may be the Badgers good luck charm
MADISON (WITI) -- If you've been to a Badgers basketball home game within the last 50 years, you might know Otto Puls -- he's the guy keeping score, managing equipment and officiating practices."We get everything from the balls, to the equipment to the towels, to the opponents' jerseys, everything like that together so Coach Ryan is ready to go at 1:30.
MADISON (WITI) -- If you've been to a Badgers basketball home game within the last 50 years, you might know Otto Puls -- he's the guy keeping score, managing equipment and officiating practices."We get everything from the balls, to the equipment to the towels, to the opponents' jerseys, everything like that together so Coach Ryan is ready to go at 1:30.
Wis. gubernatorial candidates weigh in on NCAA unionization
MADISON (WITI) -- As the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team prepares for the Final Four in Texas, college sports are in the headlines for another reason -- unionization.The discussion over whether college athletes should be paid and able to unionize has been a recent hot topic from locker rooms to classrooms to court rooms.
MADISON (WITI) -- As the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team prepares for the Final Four in Texas, college sports are in the headlines for another reason -- unionization.The discussion over whether college athletes should be paid and able to unionize has been a recent hot topic from locker rooms to classrooms to court rooms.
UW-Platteville coaches are Backing Bucky and Bo Ryan
PLATTEVILLE (WITI) -- The Badgers are in Texas practicing and getting ready to take on the University of Kentucky Wildcats in the Final Four on Saturday -- but no matter where the team plays, there's a piece of Coach Bo Ryan that forever remains in Platteville.Ryan served as head coach of the UW-Platteville Division 3 men's basketball team from 1984 to 1999, and those still at the college say he's more than ready to take on the NCAA Tournament."You always want to call in and say, 'listen, this guy's been there five times to the Final Four and bringing back four national titles to Platteville," said Jeff Gard, who used to coach with Ryan at Platteville.Gard's brother, Greg, is currently serving as the Badgers assistant coach.
PLATTEVILLE (WITI) -- The Badgers are in Texas practicing and getting ready to take on the University of Kentucky Wildcats in the Final Four on Saturday -- but no matter where the team plays, there's a piece of Coach Bo Ryan that forever remains in Platteville.Ryan served as head coach of the UW-Platteville Division 3 men's basketball team from 1984 to 1999, and those still at the college say he's more than ready to take on the NCAA Tournament."You always want to call in and say, 'listen, this guy's been there five times to the Final Four and bringing back four national titles to Platteville," said Jeff Gard, who used to coach with Ryan at Platteville.Gard's brother, Greg, is currently serving as the Badgers assistant coach.
Badgers Final Four apparel a hot seller, hard to find
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting your hands on Final Four gear is not unlike a competitive sport as Wisconsin fans are Backing Bucky and the Badgers men's basketball team.Hot merchandise has been hard to come by, requiring many fans to do some leg work."I've been calling Monday, Tuesday and today they finally came in," said Jane Frish, who scored the same Net Worthy shirts the Badgers wore on the court after their last win.Even former Badger basketball great Michael Finley was looking to upgrade his wardrobe when he tweeted a photo showing off his school spirit but proclaiming "I need some new Wisconsin gear."Employees at Name of the Game say Final Four items aren't staying in stock for long as many shoppers are showing their support by buying a t-shirt instead of a plane ticket to Texas.The more games the Badgers win, the more shoppers want to show their Wisconsin spirit and Frisch is ready to keep spending."We're gonna have to come back if they win it all.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting your hands on Final Four gear is not unlike a competitive sport as Wisconsin fans are Backing Bucky and the Badgers men's basketball team.Hot merchandise has been hard to come by, requiring many fans to do some leg work."I've been calling Monday, Tuesday and today they finally came in," said Jane Frish, who scored the same Net Worthy shirts the Badgers wore on the court after their last win.Even former Badger basketball great Michael Finley was looking to upgrade his wardrobe when he tweeted a photo showing off his school spirit but proclaiming "I need some new Wisconsin gear."Employees at Name of the Game say Final Four items aren't staying in stock for long as many shoppers are showing their support by buying a t-shirt instead of a plane ticket to Texas.The more games the Badgers win, the more shoppers want to show their Wisconsin spirit and Frisch is ready to keep spending."We're gonna have to come back if they win it all.