Bucky's 5th Quarter: For Wisconsin Badgers Fans

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a lot to get to across a few different sports. To start, we discuss some men’s hockey as the Badgers decided to run it back with Head Coach Tony Granato. After that, we discuss some Men’s basketball updates as a few new offers and transfer updates have come to light. Later on, we get into some football as the Badgers threw out some interesting offers and added a new walk-on commit to the class of 2022. At the back end of the show we get into some volleyball and to do that we are joined by our resident volleyball expert Bremen Keasey. In our conversation we talk about the new era of Wisconsin volleyball coming this year, some new faces to look out for, and what was learned from the Spring season which just wrapped up. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a whole lot of NFL draft coverage to get you all ready for this weekend. To do this we are joined by fellow B5Q writer, Shrine Bowl Scouter, NFL draft guru, and offensive line aficionado Owen Riese. In our conversation, Owen gives his draft insights into the multiple Badgers eligible to go in this weekend's draft. We start by talking about the draft stock of some of the top players in Wisconsin’s class such as Leo Chenal, Jake Ferguson, and Jack Sanborn. After that, we focus on some possible value players like Matt Henningsen and Logan Bruss. Later on, we talk about who else might end up getting drafted and which players could possibly sign an undrafted free agent deal at the pro level. We always appreciate Owen’s insight, hopefully, you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got plenty to cover. To start, we dive into some football and discuss the latest offers handed out from a busy weekend in Madison, including an interesting running back prospect. After that, we continue the spring position outlook and dive into the outside linebacker room. Later in the show, we talk some basketball starting with a new offer handed out by Greg Gard to one of the top talents in the state of Wisconsin. Following that, we are joined by the newest member of the Wisconsin basketball family in 2023 commit John Blackwell. John joins us to talk about his game, his recruitment to Wisconsin, and his visit to Madison this past winter. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got plenty to get to. First, we start by talking about some Wisconsin volleyball as they finished up their Spring season last week. After that, we dove into some basketball as the Badgers picked up a new commit to the 2023 class in guard John Blackwell out of Michigan. On the football side, we discuss some recruiting updates as some new offers went out in the 2023 class, and Wisconsin made the cut list for two high-caliber players on the Badgers board. Later on, we continue our Spring Position Overview and look in at the cornerback position. Who are the favorites to start in a competitive cornerback room? What player is a dark horse at that position? What are some areas of concern? We take a look at that and more in today’s latest episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got some basketball updates and the start of some position previews. First, we discuss the Badgers landing former UW-Green Bay Kamari McGee in the transfer portal. In the conversation, we discuss what he brings to Wisconsin and how he fits into Greg Gard’s system. After that, we give an update on Ohio Bobcats forward Ben Vander Plas who narrowed his transfer list down to six teams, including Wisconsin. In the back half of the show, we discuss some football and talk about the most recent offer to go out. After that, we do our first of the Spring Position Previews and take a look at the safety room. Who are the odds on favorites to start? Who is a dark horse at the position? What areas of concern are there? Listen in and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got news to discuss in both football and basketball. To start, we touch on the passing of Wisconsin Running Back Coach Gary Brown who was beloved by everyone involved with Wisconsin football. He will be greatly missed by all. Our condolences to his family. Later on, we discuss some new football offers that went out for the Badgers before getting into some basketball talk. In our conversation, we talk about the new home for Matthew Mors, and the transfer announcement of former Wisconsin point guard Lorne Bowman along with his new school announcement as well. After that, we discuss some basketball recruiting as the Badgers put out an offer to 2023 big JP Estrella. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got some news to touch on in both the football and basketball realms. We start with basketball where we first talk about the departure of Johnny Davis and recap his busy time in New Orleans where he racked up a couple of awards. After that, we talk about the latest Wisconsin basketball addition to the 2022 group. Later on in the show, we talk some football and give some updates from Spring practice including discussions on Trayvion Blaylock, Jack Nelson, Graham Mertz, and the rest of the quarterback room. After that, we discuss two more preferred walk-on commits that Wisconsin picked up over the course of the last week. Note: Apologies for the audio not being as clean as usual, the Holiday Inn Express in Des Moines, Iowa is not the most friendly podcast studio but I am on the road for the ole 9-5! Bear with me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got some basketball and football to discuss. To start, we talk about the transfer of forward Ben Carlson and Matthew Mors and what that means for the Badger frontcourt. After that, we dive into some names that Wisconsin could look to fill in with from the transfer portal as the Badgers are expected to be active. After that, we recap the latest news from Spring football including the clip of a Mertz bomb, a glimpse of the inside linebacker room, and more! To finish the show we are joined by the newest member of the Wisconsin football team in 2022 quarterback commit Marshall Howe. In our conversation, we talk about what he liked about Wisconsin, his strengths as a football player, and the interesting recruiting path that led him to the Badgers. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a ton to update you on from Spring football. To start, we recap Head Coach Paul Chryst’s latest presser which touched on the latest changes to the Wisconsin football coaching staff. It appears the reshuffling has finally come to an end? Maybe? After that, we break down some position and weight changes on the updated roster and discuss how that will impact the team next Fall. In the back half of the show, we’ve got a ton to update you on from the recruiting front as the Badgers threw out a ton of new offers this past week in both the 2023 and 2024 classes including Corey Smith and Donovan Harbour, two of the top-ranked players in the state of Wisconsin. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a recap of the good and bad for Wisconsin basketball’s tournament. To start, we talk about the positives in Wisconsin’s thrilling win over Colgate. After that, we dive into the negative as the Badgers season came to an end in sour fashion against Iowa State in the Round of 32. Later on, we discuss the season as a whole and take a quick look at what next year might look like for the Badgers. In the back half of the show, we transition to some football as Spring ball gets underway Tuesday. In the conversation, we discuss what storylines to watch during this Spring season. How will the offense change? Who will emerge at inside linebacker? Listen in as we discuss this and many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a deep dive into all things Colgate and Wisconsin as March Madness gets underway! To start, I talk about some of the key things to watch for in this game including Colgate’s hot shooting ability and the Badger's defensive effort to try and slow it down. Later on, I talk about how I think this game might unfold and tell you whether or not the Badgers will advance in the tournament. If the Badgers do they’ll take on the LSU Tigers or Iowa State Cyclones. I give a brief overview of those two teams before diving back into Colgate. In the back portion of the show, I am joined by Nick Lorensen of Mid Major Madness. He joins the show to give a deeper look at Colgate and talk about what has led to their success this season. Be sure to check them out for all the content you need on the Mid-majors out there! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got plenty of basketball to talk about as we finish up the regular season and conference tournaments and set out sights on March Madness. To start, we discuss some awards handed out to Johnny Davis, Brad Davison, Chucky Hepburn, and Head Coach Greg Gard. After that, we get into the Big Ten Tournament and dive into what we can take from Wisconsin’s quarterfinal loss to Michigan State. After that, we take a look at Wisconsin’s draw for the NCAA tournament and take brief dive into their opening-round opponent, Colgate. In the back of the show, we talk some football news as Wisconsin reportedly has a new offensive assistant coach. After that, we talk about some new offers that went out to a couple of high-profile quarterback prospects. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a lot of basketball to look back on as the Badgers regular-season finale ends in disappointing fashion. In the conversation, we recap the back and forth action, give a status update on Johnny Davis, and try to rationalize a brutal ending to the season. After that, we flush the game from our memory forever and look forward to the Big Ten tournament. Later on, we update you on the latest bracketology reports which still have Wisconsin sitting in a decent spot despite the loss. After plenty of basketball talk, the attention turns to football as Wisconsin had a busy week throwing out plenty of offers to players in the 2023 class. After a rundown on each offer, the conversation turns to Junior Day which took place this past weekend. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got our first solo session in the history of the pod! Hopefully, you enjoy listening to me talk into the void for a few minutes! In terms of basketball, we’ve got a lot to revisit from a great night of Wisconsin hoops. To start, I discussed the play of Chucky Hepburn and how impactful he continues to be with his play at the point guard position. After that, I discuss the play of Tyler Wahl and his do it all performance once again helping lead the Badgers to a victory. Later on, I discuss the impact of the bench from Tuesday’s contest before getting into a recap of the wild final few minutes of the contest that led the Badgers to become BIG TEN CHAMPIONS. What a season. Enjoy and thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got plenty to get to as we get the week started. First, we talk about Wisconsin football looking to hire a new offensive assistant to the staff, likely to fill in for Gary Brown who has been dealing with health issues. We wish him the best! After that, we transition to basketball as we discuss the Badger's win at Rutgers. In our conversation, we talk about the play of Chucky Hepburn, the late-game scoring, and of course Johnny Davis. Later, we preview a huge contest for Wisconsin as they get ready for a Big Ten Title clinching contest against Purdue Tuesday evening. Oh, what a scene that will be.  To finish things off we announce some news and changes coming to the podcast. Listen in, enjoy, and thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got plenty to discuss on both the football and basketball side. To start, we talk about the latest changes to Wisconsin football’s coaching staff as former tight-end coach Mickey Turner gets ready to head to a new position. How will he fare in that? We dive into that and more. Later, we finish out our depth chart series and discuss what we took from the quarterback room this past year. After that, we recap the Badgers' huge road victory against Minnesota. Despite being shorthanded throughout the course of the game Wisconsin once again found a way to come away victorious. In our conversation, we talk about the play of Steven Crowl, Tyler Wahl, and the huge minutes from Jordan Davis off the bench. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a lot of basketball to cover after our brief pause last week (sorry, y’all I was out of the country for a wedding). To start, we hit on some recent football news regarding the coaching staff before getting into a whole lot of basketball. Overall, it was a great week for Wisconsin basketball as the Badgers picked up a win against Indiana and Michigan and played really well in the process. Additionally, they were able to honor a Wisconsin basketball legend in Michael Finely. Unfortunately, some piss poor antics from Juwan Howard took a lot of the attention from that, but we aren’t going to let him spoil it! Listen in as we recap and reflect on a wild week of Wisconsin hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a lot to get to on both the football and basketball front. To start, we talk about some recent recruiting news before getting into some NFL combine invites for Wisconsin football. After that, we discuss some NFL awards received by former Badgers in TJ Watt and Jonathan Taylor. Later, we dive into Rob Havenstein and David Edwards winning Super Bowl 56. To finish off our football talk we dive into a depth chart discussion for the offensive line which is facing some interesting decisions this Spring and Fall. In the back half of the show, we recap Wisconsin basketball’s latest contest against Rutgers. In our conversation, we talk about what went wrong in the loss and how we expect the Badgers to try and bounce back as they get ready for Indiana Tuesday evening. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got plenty to get to on both the football and basketball side of things. To start, we discuss wideout Isaac Smith entering the transfer portal, after that, we talk about the Wisconsin football coaching staff which continues to have moving pieces and rumors swirling. Later on, we continue our depth chart series and talk about the running back room. I promise we do not just rave about Braelon Allen the entire time, but we easily could do so. No, we also touch on Chez Mellusi and what the guys beyond those two might look like. In the back half of the show, we break down the Badgers huge road victory over the Michigan State Spartans. In our conversation, we talk about another great Tyler Wahl performance, a dominating effort by Johnathan Davis, and much more. After that, we look ahead to Saturday’s contest against Rutgers to round out the show. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Bucky’s 5th Podcast, we’ve got a little bit of football and a rough basketball game to recap. First, we start with football and talk about the Class of 2022 being finalized after Signing came and went. After that, we discuss our takeaways from the Bobby Engram introductory press conference. To round things out we continue with our depth chart series and dive into what the tight end room will look like next year. In the back half of the show, we get into some basketball discussion and start with the Badgers latest contest against Penn State. Was it a pretty game? Not in the slightest. Did it set back basketball 100 years? Maybe. Are you a sicko if you watched the entire thing? Absolutely. After discussing that game we look ahead to Michigan State as the Badgers get ready for a rematch later this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices