Another former Wisconsin Badgers walk-on has an opportunity to play in the NFL, and he joins Bucky’s 5th Quarter’s podcasts to talk about his journey and what’s ahead!

Here’s the breakdown:

[00:35-24:30] Inside linebacker Jack Cichy jumps on the show to discuss the visits and workouts he’s taken, along with how his knee is performing and the process of returning from his ACL tear. A great conversation that also touches base on some of his former teammates that are heading to the NFL in an attempt to play on Sundays, along with what to expect from T.J. Edwards and the other Wisconsin inside linebackers for 2018.

[24:40-27:30] We quickly touch base on some recruiting news, including some Wisconsin targets committing elsewhere and a new offer by UW to a three-star defensive linemen.

[27:40-End of Show] Wisconsin offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph talks with reporters about the progression of younger players like Tyler Beach, Logan Bruss, Jake Ferguson and true freshmen wide receivers Aron Cruickshank and Taj Mustapha, among other topics from our Tuesday media availability.

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The start of another jam-packed week is upon us, with the brothers Ferguson highlighted on the show. Both discuss each other’s abilities, among other various topics unique to their current situations, and you should definitely stay for the story about some drywall being broken.

Here’s the full breakdown:

[0:00-30:40] Wisconsin Badgers safety Joe Ferguson joins the show to talk about his journey to the NFL, including his training, who he’s worked out with and his time at Wisconsin. A full half hour interview with some laughs about his 99-yard interception return for a touchdown versus Utah State last year and playing against his brother, who was scout team. He also reflects on his UW career and what he and his class accomplished.

[30:50-33:00] Jake (Kocorowski) recaps some highlights from spring practice on Tuesday plus take a quick look at recruiting from the weekend that was.

[33:00-End of Show] Tight end Jake Ferguson discusses his big spring performances, the art of catching passes, working on his blocking and the tight end group as a whole, along with his goals heading into the 2018 season.

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Two former Wisconsin Badgers standouts, fullback Austin Ramesh and safety Natrell Jamerson, are among a few from last year’s squad looking to make a splash in the NFL. They elaborate upon the pre-draft process and what’s ahead in this week’s episode!

Here’s the full breakdown:

[00:10-17:10] Ramesh discusses working out for two teams--the Arizona Cardinals and the Detroit Lions--along with visiting the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers (and meeting former ESPN football personality and Raiders head coach Jon Gruden). He also reflects his impressive Pro Day performance, training and what’s ahead for Alec Ingold and Wisconsin fullbacks.

[17:30-24:00] Some quick news updates with Nick Nelson’s injury, more Badgers visiting NFL teams and the newest Wisconsin men’s basketball players in Tai Strickland and Joe Hedstrom for the class of 2018.

[24:00-42:00] Safety Natrell Jamerson tells B5Q which NFL teams he has spoken with, worked out for and visited (there is quite the list), along with where those teams see him playing at the next level. He also looks back on his MVP performance in the East-West Shrine Game and the longest workout he’s had for an NFL franchise(seriously, this is crazy).

[42:00-End of Show] We answer our one mailbag question before I wrap up the show: what will I be doing now that the spring game is canceled?

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Spring football continues after a weeklong break for the Wisconsin Badgers, and three young players are adjusting to their first spring camp. They tell us more in this week’s episode, plus the return of The B1G Roast!

Here’s the full breakdown:

[1:40-8:00] True freshman Bryson Williams chats about his now-famous squats video, extra work he is putting in, along with what he has learned from will-be senior Olive Sagapolu so far during spring camp.

[8:05-28:35] Drew Hamm once again joins B5P for this week’s “The B1G Roast.” We discuss Arike Ogunbowale’s huge Final Four weekend, recap Wisconsin’s season and what next year’s team looks like with and without Ethan Happ; plus, we look at who could be the “perfect” grad transfer for Greg Gard’s squad.

[28:40-33:45] True freshman Aron Cruickshank, like Bryson Williams, enrolled early to get a head start on his college football career. He discusses adapting to both the college game as well as college life and taking advantage of the extra reps with the injuries at wide receiver.

[33:45-46:30] MAILBAG TIME! We answer your Wisconsin Badgers-centric questions surrounding spring practice and more!

[46:35-55:07] Redshirt freshman safety Scott Nelson (with special guest appearance by D’Cota Dixon) talks about his friendship with Dixon, goals heading into the 2018 season and working to improve himself.

[55:07-End of Show] Some quick hitters news-wise, both with former Badgers getting reported visits and workouts from NFL teams, with a look at potential future Badgers and recruiting news.

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Bucky’s 5th Podcast, Ep. 15: 2018 PG Tai Strickland talks Wisconsin commitment; Derrick Tindal on NFL prep, Avengers hype

I teased it at the end of Tuesday’s show, and today we deliver it! Two Wisconsin Badgers--one about to come to Madison, the other who just finished his collegiate playing career in late December--join a special, Sunshine State edition of the podcast.

[00:00-12:20] The Wisconsin men’s basketball team landed a big commitment for its 2018 class with Florida point guard Tai Strickland, and he jumped on B5P to discuss why he chose to come to UW, what he expects to bring to the program, and the influence his father, Rod, has played on and off the court (and yes, we do ask him about Washington Wizards guard John Wall retweeting his Wisconsin offer back from earlier this year).

[12:45-30:48] Derrick “The Amazing” Tindal swings by to chat about his training for the NFL, his pro day performance earlier in March, what to expect from Wisconsin’s cornerbacks next season, and most importantly, our shared admiration for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man and the hype for the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War.

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We return with a look back on the first two weeks of Wisconsin spring football practices that have been open to the media, along with answering your questions!

Full break down here:

[0:00 to 30:30] BadgerBlitz.com’s John Veldhuis joins the show and helps Jake break down some spring football, giving their general thoughts through six practices, who and what has stood out early on, along with a look at some key positions worth watching. Plus, we kickoff the segment with some talk on the men's basketball team's latest commit, 2018 point guard Tai Strickland.

[30:45 to 43:00] Fan mailbag time! Our first edition of this new segment answers your questions about Wisconsin athletics, this time mostly centered around the football program.

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Bucky’s 5th Podcast returns with yet another weekly episode. We lament our brackets being busted and chat with some Wisconsin players after Thursday’s spring practice.

Here’s the breakdown:

[00:00-20:00] Drew Hamm returns and tries to understand why only five of his Sweet 16 teams are left in the NCAA Tournament. March Madness indeed!

[21:16-27:47] Chatting with reporters on Thursday, outside linebacker Zack Baun discusses his season-ending left foot injury last year and working his way back to be a contributor for the 2018 season.

[28:39-33:30] Andrew Van Ginkel speaks with B5Q about being the senior in the outside linebackers group and taking on a leadership role, and like Baun, tells us how Arrington Farrar and Paul Jackson are adjusting to the new positions, along with the differences between new outside linebackers coach Bobby April and the departed Tim Tibesar.

[34:30-end of the show] Nose tackle Olive Sagapolu is now one of the leaders on the defensive line, and he spoke with B5Q about working on the finer details of the game, true freshman Bryson Williams being as “strong as an ox,” along with other defensive linemen in the mix this season.

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Better late than never!

Jake and Drew discuss Andy Van Vliet leaving Wisconsin, then break down the NCAA Tournament in their attempt to conquer a Badgers-less edition of March Madness.

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The Wisconsin Badgers 2018 spring roster is released, and we also break down some offensive and defensive line!

[00:00-12:00] Jake and B5Q's Owen Riese discuss the roster moves, the position changes and who reportedly will not be participating in spring practice and what this all means for Wisconsin.

[12:15-End of Show] We're nearing the end of our 2018 spring position previews as we dissect the Badgers' offensive and defensive lines in separate Four-Down Territory segments.

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Episode two of this week is now live and ready for your listening pleasure with some great guests and insight.

Once again, here’s the full breakdown:

[00:15-32:45] Wisconsin women’s hockey takes center stage at LaBahn Arena on Saturday as the No. 2 Badgers welcome No. 5 Minnesota to Madison in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinal game. Nicole Haase--formerly from B5Q and currently writing for USCHO and Victory Press--and Bob Wiedenhoeft break down what happened last weekend at the WCHA Final Faceoff, the NCAA Tournament rankings, and who needs to step up for the Badgers to advance. Amazing segment and a must listen!

[33:15-53:21] “The B1G Roast” returns with Drew Hamm and Jake talking about the Wisconsin men’s basketball season that was, what to look ahead to and how to spend your 2018 edition of March Madness.

[53:22-End of Show] We finish the show with some recruiting news on the football front.

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