Bucky's 5th Quarter: For Wisconsin Badgers Fans

A jam-packed show for your upcoming weekend! Owen and Jake break down the following: [0:00-5:15] A quick recap of Wednesday night's Wisconsin basketball win over Illinois and the play of Nate Reuvers. [5:15-9:50] Ohio State transfer and new Wisconsin forward Micah Potter discusses his role on the team, preparing Reuvers, Ethan Happ and others as a member of the scout team, his decision to come to UW and more! [9:50-40:20] Owen breaks down his thoughts and insights from Senior Bowl practices, including how former Badgers Alec Ingold, Michael Deiter and Beau Benzschawel have fared against some of the best competition in the country. Check out interviews with all three players as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an inside linebacker-centric episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, with two new Badgers set to join Wisconsin in 2019. Here’s the breakdown: [0:00-15:16] One of the later verbal commits of this 2019 class, Maema Njongmeta jumped on the offer from UW and became one of the 19 signees for this recruiting cycle. He talks about his journey to becoming a Badger, what happens during an official visit, his style of play and what’s ahead for him. [15:17-End of Show] Early enrollee Leo Chenal was the first verbal commitment for the 2019 class, and this week he made his decision official when signing with Wisconsin. He tells us his max outs in the weight room (impressive!), why he committed so early in 2017 and the factors that came into play with enrolling mid-year in January. Plus, we discuss the relationship with his brother, UW fullback John Chenal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second episode dropping this week is another huge 2019 Early Signing Period-centric extravaganza. Let's get to the breakdown! [0:00-27:36] Rivals.com/BadgerBlitz.com's Jon McNamara talks all about Wisconsin's class of 2019 for nearly 30 minutes! Some of the topics we discussed: *General overview of the class *Biggest recruiting win for Wisconsin *Which position group benefited the most with this 2019 recruiting cycle? *Which commit was the most surprising in coming to UW? *A quick look at the walk-ons *Any other potential signees before National Signing Day 2019 in February? [27:38-42:09] Four-star, Elite 11, Opening Finalist, All-American Bowl QB ... and now Wisconsin signee Graham Mertz popped on the show to answer our questions about his recruiting process and much more. Come for the chat on expectations and why he chose the Badgers, stay for the story of the weirdest photo edit he ever received from a program and what he listens to during workouts and pregame! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

We return to the podcast this week with at least a couple of episodes as the 2019 Early Signing Period takes shape. On Tuesday's episode, we play interviews with two big time verbal commits as they plan on signing with the Wisconsin Badgers on Wednesday. Here is the breakdown: [3:28-17:15] Five-star offensive lineman Logan Brown chats with B5Q about his recruiting process, what led him to commit to Wisconsin so early and so much more in the nearly 14-minute chat. [17:16-34:03] Four-star outside linebacker Spencer Lytle talks about his many visits (count: FIVE) to Wisconsin and what stood out about the program and university when committing. He also discusses having prep teammate Titus Toler join him in Madison, and how powerhouse program St. John Bosco has helped him prepare for the next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A second episode this #AXEWEEK to get you ready for Wisconsin-Minnesota on Saturday. Here's the full breakdown: 2:23-23:18: Former Wisconsin walk-on, team captain and assistant coach Ben Strickland joins the show to reminisce about the 2005 punt block touchdown, the rivalry between UW and Minnesota, and also what he is now up to. A really fun 20-plus minute conversation with Ben. 23:19-46:35: #AXEWEEK Cometh for Wisconsin and Minnesota, and the Wisconsin State Journal's Jason Galloway joins B5Q from Bierock to help preview this year's match-up. Keys to the game, which Gophers to watch for and more! 46:35-51:31: Fullback Alec Ingold looks ahead to the Gophers, talks about Jonathan Taylor's huge sophomore season and what he's thankful for this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, we broke down the Wisconsin offense from what we have seen; on Monday, former Wisconsin tight end and Walk-On This Way co-author Joel Nellis--who was coached by Paul Chryst in 2002 and 2005--joined the show with Jake and Owen to give his thoughts on what he's seeing from the unit. We broke down: *How the offense broke out against Purdue in both the passing and rushing attacks *From Joel's perspective, overall feelings about the unit throughout the year *The importance of throwing to tight ends out of more than just 11 personnel *Expectations for the quarterbacks in 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On one of this week's shows for a good hour, Jake and B5Q's Owen Riese discuss and dissect the Wisconsin offense and what has happened this year. Topics include: *Comparisons to last year's statistics. *Key discussions including 3rd down conversions in losses, pass protection, turnovers and playcalling. *The expectations--maybe too lofty?--heading into this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00-23:34: Bucky’s 5th Podcast becomes #B5Qrootin once again. BadgerBlitz.com’s Jon McNamara joins Jake to break down the verbal commitments of linebackers Maema Njongmeta and Skyler Meyers, wide receiver Stephan Bracey and four-star lineman Rodas Johnson, along with walk-ons Jackson Kollath and Tate Grass. A great 20-plus minutes of analysis of another huge run of commits for Wisconsin. 23:34-End of Show: We preview Wisconsin’s road matchup against Penn State and who to watch for from the Nittany Lions. Plus, our game prediction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B5Q took a step back from football to preview the 2018-19 Wisconsin men’s basketball squad on our latest edition of Bucky’s 5th Podcast! To do so, we welcomed in Badgers basketball beat writer Jim Polzin of the Wisconsin State Journal. This is a jam-packed episode full of insights and a couple player interviews--LIVE FROM BIEROCK!!! Here is the full breakdown: 0:00-16:35: We kickoff the show by talking about last year’s team and takeaways from Wisconsin missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time in nearly two decades. We pivot into discussing who could make the biggest improvements this season; the potential influence of Kobe King and D’Mitrik Trice, and sophomore Brad Davison playing with two functioning arms. 16:35-21:45: During local media day, Davison chatted with reporters about his shoulder, the guard depth on the team and more. 21:45-37:55: More previews and breakdowns from Jim and Jake, including if true freshman Tai Strickland could find time on the court; potential X-Factors for Greg Gard’s sq

[0:00-10:49] Recapping the homecoming win against Illinois, the solid performances on defense and rushing the ball, along with some thoughts on Alex Hornibrook. [10:50-15:18] Redshirt senior Evan Bondoc talks with reporters postgame about his career day and playing in an impromptu winter wonderland. [15:19-26:20] We preview the Northwestern contest and what could lie ahead for Wisconsin in Evanston this Saturday in UW’s quest to retain the Big Ten West division title. [26:21-30:53] Running back Taiwan Deal spoke with B5Q on Tuesday about his big day, that touchdown run and what he remembers about the atmosphere at Ryan Field. [30:54-End of Show] We chat with Bierock’s Brian Carriveau about an extremely awesome event going on during Halloween where the great restaurant will turn into Moe’s from Simpsons’ lore. Madison natives need to check out this event next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An abbreviated edition of the show, but here we go!!! 0:00-7:25 We preview Illinois and what Lovie Smith's squad has done on the field. A lot of not-so-great stats on paper but some that could give Wisconsin some worries. 7:25-13:28 Right tackle David Edwards talks a hint about the Michigan loss and looks ahead to what he'll see against Illinois on Saturday. 13:28-18:40 We bust out some #B5Qrootin news, including who will be at Wisconsin this weekend. 18:40-23:20 Wide receiver A.J. Taylor discusses the Michigan loss and what he sees out of the Illinois secondary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined live at Bierock with former Wisconsin and NFL fullback Bradie Ewing, as he provides great insights and memories on this week's episode: Here's the rundown: 0:00-9:10: We welcome Bradie to the show while breaking down the solid offensive performance against Nebraska last Saturday. 9:10-15:20: From Monday, Wisconsin safety D'Cota Dixon provides insight to what lies ahead at Michigan, along with talking about Eric Burrell, Rachad Wildgoose and more. 15:20-29:54: We preview Michigan. The 5-1 Wolverines squad showcases a dynamic quarterback in Shea Patterson and an even greater defense that's among the best in the nation. Bradie also gives his memories of playing in the Big House. 29:54-34:02: Wisconsin right tackle David Edwards discusses Michigan's stout front seven, including Chase Winovich and Rashan Gary, plus how the offense improved. 34:02-End of Show: We catch up with Bradie about his life post-NFL, his memories at Wisconsin and the successful tradition of fullbacks at the program. Learn mor

[0:00-16:20] Jake breaks down the preliminary injury report and previews Nebraska on all sides of the ball, which is going through a rough start in Scott Frost’s first year as head coach. [16:21-21:18] Redshirt senior right guard Beau Benzschawel discusses the benefits of the bye week, who on Nebraska’s front seven pops out to him and knowing not to overlook the Big Ten West division opponent. [21:19-24:55] We discuss which Wisconsin commits or uncommitted recruits might be making their way to Camp Randall Stadium. [24:55-29:44] As we talked about the future and the present, Wisconsin will also honor the past on Saturday with a reunion of the 1993 football team. Jake discusses that squad’s significance. [29:44-35:18] In an excerpt from his availability on Tuesday, Wisconsin offensive coordinator and former guard on that 1993 squad, Joe Rudolph, reminisces about that team with some fun anecdotes and more. [35:18-55:08] A B5P EXTRA! We didn’t play this at Bierock due to time, but we wanted to play B5Q’s intervi

[0:00-8:22] We recap the positives from Wisconsin’s 28-17 win over Iowa on the road. [8:22-10:48] Afte the game, wide receiver A.J. Taylor breaks down the game-winning touchdown catch with 57 seconds left that gave the Badgers the lead it would not relinquish. [10:48-16:30] We also look at what necessarily didn’t go right for Wisconsin inside Kinnick Stadium, namely Iowa’s tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant having big games and a rushing attack that gained yards against Jim Leonhard’s unit. However, we also call out some great special teams play that led to two of UW’s three turnovers forced on Saturday night. [16:30-19:13] Hornibrook talks with reporters postgame about the touchdown to A.J. Taylor, the demeanor heading into the huddle of that important drive and more. [19:13-33:10] The good and the bad from Wisconsin’s first four games--what has gone well but what needs improving heading back from the bye week and into the Badgers’ next contest against Nebraska. [33:10-39:02] Fullback Alec Ingold discus

Jason Galloway of the Wisconsin State Journal joins Jake LIVE at Bierock in Madison for this edition of Bucky’s 5th Podcast! Here’s the full recap: [0:00-11:20] We analyze the stunning upset loss to BYU on Saturday and the key takeaways from a defeat that now leaves no margin for error in terms of trying to achieve their College Football Playoff aspirations. [11:25-16:41] Center Tyler Biadasz spoke with reporters on Tuesday about the loss, how the team is bouncing back and what they see from Iowa’s defense on film. [16:41-29:05] RIVALRY WEEK PART ONE COMMENCES! Jason and Jake break down Iowa on both sides of the ball, looking at defensive end A.J. Epenesa and Wisconsin-born Hawkeyes Nate Stanley and Torren Young. [29:05-32:38] Redshirt freshman Logan Bruss chats with Jake about entering the game in a non-mop up time situation, how he’s progressed and developed, along with talking about some squats/bench press numbers. [32:38-End of Show] We answer your questions during our mailbag segment. Then, Jason and Ja

[0:00-4:46] We kick off the show by looking back at Wisconsin's 45-14 win over New Mexico with career-high games from Jonathan Taylor and A.J. Taylor. [4:46- 8:09] Let’s chat with true freshman wide receiver Taj Mustapha, who hauled in his first reception and touchdown pass late in Wisconsin's win on Saturday. [8:10-12:05] We look at BYU and what the Cougars could bring to Madison this weekend! [12:05-15:55] Redshirt freshman quarterback Danny Vanden Boom spoke with B5Q on Tuesday morning regarding his progression and development, along with his play on the final offensive series during Saturday's win. [15:55-18:25] We update you on Quintez Cephus news and wide receiver Danny Davis returning to the depth chart this week. [18:25-20:00] Quarterback Alex Hornibrook briefly spoke with reporters on Tuesday about last year's contest vs. BYU in Provo, what Danny Davis could bring to the offense and Danny Vanden Boom's performance last week. [20:00-End of Show] We bust out some Bierock talk with co-owner and Railbird

[0:00-6:40] Owen and Jake give their overall impressions of the Wisconsin win, along with starting our “Four Down Territory” segment. With first down, we give our takes as to what was the play of the game, and we name our players of the game on second down. [6:40-10:33] Redshirt sophomore defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk talks about his return, how it felt to get on the field again and the defense’s performance. [10:33-12:10] On third down, we look for areas of improvement in Wisconsin’s win over the Lobos. [12:12-18:06] Running back Jonathan Taylor discusses his career-high performance and the offense’s performance against New Mexico. [18:06-21:45] To cap off the analysis on Friday night on fourth down, Owen and Jake give their stat of the night. [21:45-30:53] Head coach Paul Chryst takes questions from the media after Wisconsin’s win about Jonathan Taylor’s fumbles, Cole Van Lanen starting at left tackle and Danny Vanden Boom getting some playing time at quarterback late in the game instead of Jack Coan. Le

[0:00-10:30] Jake looks at some recruiting news with 2019 three-star DL Isaiah Gibson putting Wisconsin in his final 3 and a WALK-ON SPECIALIST COMMITMENT in Kettle Moraine’s Blake Wilcox. Then, he looks at Wisconsin’s recent departures and what they mean to the team. [10:30-17:00] Tight end Jake Ferguson had quite the collegiate debut on Friday night with four receptions--all for first downs--and some key blocking. He explains his performance, when blocking started catching on, and if his brother, former Wisconsin safety Joe Ferguson, spoke with him after the game. [17:00-24:20] We preview New Mexico and what Bob Davie’s team could present to Wisconsin on Saturday. [24:20-28:00] Inside linebacker Ryan Connelly assesses the defense’s play against Western Kentucky, breaks down how they’re preparing for New Mexico and more. [28:00-34:20] MAILBAG TIME! We answer your questions regarding 1,000 yard rushers and the tight end position. [34:20-39:35] Running back Garrett Groshek discusses the nuances that go into a

Jake and Owen stayed up until well past 2 a.m. CT to give our quick analysis of No. 4 Wisconsin's 34-3 win over Western Kentucky. [0:00-8:00] Owen and Jake give their overall impressions of the game, along with starting our “Four Down Territory” segment. With first down, we give our takes as to what was the play of the game, and we name our players of the game on second down. [8:00-11:48] Redshirt safety Scott Nelson tied for the team lead in tackles, and he chats with reporters after the game about his performance, the communication in the secondary during the game, and more. [11:49-15:15] On third down, we look for areas of improvement in Wisconsin’s win. [15:16-17:16] Running back Jonathan Taylor talks with reporters about Taiwan’s Deal play and his fumble after the game. [17:17-20:55] To cap off the analysis on Friday night on fourth down, Owen and Jake give their stat of the night. [20:56-25:05] Cornerback Faion Hicks talks to the media about his interception and how the defense performed, along with an

[0:00-5:00] B5Q starts the show off with the latest Wisconsin news of the week, as cornerback Dontye Carriere-Williams announces his leave from Wisconsin. Jake describes where the redshirt sophomore cornerback fell during fall camp. [5:00-7:50] Redshirt sophomore cornerback Caesar Williams discusses why he believes he was listed as one of the first-team cornerbacks and if he’s had a chance to think about playing as a starter inside Camp Randall Stadium on Friday. [7:50-18:53] Jake highlights how to watch the game along with previewing Wisconsin’s opponent in the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. We also start to discuss the depth chart that was released on Sunday, which included walk-ons Adam Krumholz and Jack Dunn as second-team wide receivers. [18:54-24:03] Speaking of Krumholz, he spoke with B5Q on Monday about the changes in roles with the adjusted depth chart, if he has had to learn any new positions within the wide receiver group, and the intricacies of the position itself. [24:04-End of Show] Jake dissects