Fall camp analysis, a familiar tight end returns to the team, and we break down a new Badger commit in the 2020 basketball class! Here's the rundown: Fall camp practice weeklong recap -- is Jack Coan alone on top of the quarterback race, and have we seen the emergence of Chase Wolf? Plus position analysis at running back, offensive line, outside linebacker, safety, cornerback and placekicker!The return of Zander Neuville -- shocked? We were! What Neuville coming back for a sixth season means to UW's offense and a tight end group that could be wearing thin.A surprise commit for the 2020 men's basketball class when in-state forward Carter Gilmore announced his decision to accept Wisconsin's preferred walk-on offer. How big of a get was this for Greg Gard and this staff, and does this change anything going forward for the upcoming recruiting cycle?

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Heading into the weekend with another episode! Here's the full rundown:We break down the commitment of 2021 running back Loyal Crawford -- his journey to becoming a Badger verbal, what his coach told Jon, and what's next for Wisconsin in that recruiting cycle.The “bat signal” for a new commitment for the 2020 class also went out on Thursday afternoon (#BadgerBoiz20). Who could be next to join 12 other current Wisconsin commits?2019 Specialists preview -- we couldn't forget about this key group of players! We discuss Wisconsin's kicking and punting woes from last season, the impact of losing Rafael Gaglianone and we predict who will be UW's kickoff and punt returners for this upcoming season.After the break, we chat about the Wisconsin-Alabama series set for 2024 and 2025, what effect it has on recruiting, and we give our predictions on if Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban will actually coach in this home-and-home extravaganza.

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Kicking off the week with another set of position previews, plus some news involving the football and men's basketball programs, along with recruiting. Here's the rundown:Offensive line preview--Tyler Biadasz’s presence at center; the biggest question mark on the line; who we project as the five starters and if the group can regain the form and reach the heights of its 2018 predecessors.Defensive line preview--What does a healthy Garrett Rand AND Isaiahh Loudermilk mean to the defensive line? Who steps up behind Rand and Loudermilk besides Matt Henningsen? Plus, we examine expectations for sophomore nose tackle Bryson Williams entering his second season, and is there concern about depth at that position?Quick hitters: Griffin Grady no longer player for Wisconsin; a new 2020 offer at outside linebacker in Iowa commit Aaron Witt; a new 2020 basketball offer in SF Brandon Angel, and and update on Wisconsin assistant coach Howard Moore.

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Fall camp is now less than a week away for the Wisconsin Badgers. We continue our position previews with two groups that each have standout players but potential questions with depth at each. Here's the rundown:Tight ends preview: Expectations for Jake Ferguson heading into 2019, can a healthy Luke Benzschawel provide stability as the in-line tight end, and depth with Gabe Lloyd. Plus, will we see true freshmen Hayden Rucci and Clay Cundiff somehow work their way into potential contributors early on?Inside linebackers preview: Is it realistic for this position group to live up to what TJ Edwards and Ryan Connelly produced in 2019? Chris Orr as the next in line for great Wisconsin 'backers, sophomore Jack Sanborn and taking the next step as a likely starter and thoughts on the depth at the position with Mike Maskalunas, Leo Chenal and Seth Currens.After the break, our mailbag tackles questions regarding Wisconsin's 2020 men's basketball class, the big men Greg Gard and Co. are recruiting, and how the 2021 in-state football class appears to be shaping up compared to its 2020 counterpart.

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A short but sweet version of the show this evening, with the latest news of a verbal commitment for Wisconsin's 2020 class. Here is the rundown:Jon and Jake break down the commitment of 2020 CB Max Lofy to the Badgers, and in our "Four-Down Blitz" of questions, discuss what stands out about his high school game, potential fits at corner, how it affects the Wisconsin's current recruiting cycle and if there's any momentum swing with this July verbal after a brief lull.Yet another 2020 offer at wide receiver is handed out, this time to Memphis wide receiver Isaac Smith. Jon gives his take on the offer, how he could potentially fit into Wisconsin's offense and how interesting is it that the UW coaching staff really appears to want two wide receivers in this recruiting cycle.After the break, we talk about what's coming up next on BadgerBlitz.com, including Jon wrapping up his series on a very strong in-state 2020 class that includes major Wisconsin commits.

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We recorded another edition of the BadgerBlitz.com podcast throughout the day at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. Here is the rundown:Jason Galloway from the Wisconsin State Journal joins the show. As a reporter, what does he look to get from these events like this? Plus his thoughts on a few topics pertaining to Paul Chryst's Thursday conversation with Wisconsin beat reporters--including what stood out most about that 50-minute session, the QB fall reps discussion, Jack Coan, and his favorite for the Big Ten West in 2019.We play audio of Wisconsin inside linebacker Chris Orr, center Tyler Biadasz and running back Jonathan Taylor from their Friday media availability. They answer questions ranging from leadership to young players standing out during summer conditioning to other random questions from other media.

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Continuing on towards the start of fall camp, we welcome The Athletic's Jesse Temple on the show to preview Wisconsin's wide receivers and cornerbacks. Plus Joe Schobert chats about his football camp, his offseason and why he and his wife would dominate the competition in The Amazing Race. Here is the run down:Wide receivers preview--What do Danny Davis, A.J. Taylor and Kendric Pryor need to prove in 2019, who grabs the presumed fourth wide receiver spot and which player has the most receptions this season?Between sessions at his football camp, Schobert talks about what was his inspiration for starting his football camp, bringing together old friends like Joel Stave and Trent Denlinger to the camp, along with the defensive transition in Cleveland and personal goals for 2019.Cornerbacks preview--Did the spring practices show any particular players standing out for the starting two-three spots heading into fall camp? Is this position group a strength of the defense, and is it the deepest position on the team right now? Plus, who could be a favorite for the slot corner spot, any under-the-radar players emerging and way-too-early predictions as to who could be the first-team corners against South Florida on Aug. 30.

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Our Wisconsin position previews continue, and WOZN's Zach Heilprin helps us dissect the running back, fullback and outside linebacker positions. Here's the rundown:Running backs preview -- What does Jonathan Taylor need to prove this season in college football and also to NFL personnel? Does he get to 2,000 yards AND break the FBS career rushing record (YES THERE ARE ASTERISKS LONG LIVE RON DAYNE)? What a healthy Bradrick Shaw could bring to the Wisconsin backfield, who Zach compared Nakia Watson's running style to, Garrett Groshek's impact in 2019 and more!Fullbacks preview -- Mason Stokke and John Chenal appear next in line to replace Alec Ingold in the position's tradition. We ask about injuries and the depth at the position.Outside linebackers -- Wisconsin needs to replace Andrew Van Ginkel’s athleticism and production at the position. Did the spring relieve any concerns we had about the position group? What Zack Baun could provide to the defense if fully healthy, how Noah Burks' and Izayah Green-May's rise in spring ball could show signs of potential productivity in 2019, and what roles could Tyler Johnson and Christian Bell have this season. Plus, can Griffin Grady, Spencer Lytle or Jaylan Franklin find time for reps?Subscriber mailbag! Jon and Jake answer your questions about in-state basketball recruiting, recruiting classes under head coach Paul Chryst, Kayden Lyles' development in spring and Tyler Wahl's potential for 2019.***NOTE: We've heard some of your feedback via some reviews, and we've started to implement improvements across the board! Please let us know if we've made the proper adjustments!***

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Fall camp will be right around the corner soon! We welcome the Wisconsin State Journal's Jason Galloway to the show to help us break down the Badgers' quarterbacks and safeties. Plus, 2020 walk-on commit Sean Timmis discusses the reasons why he decided to turn down 24 scholarship offers to play for UW. Here is the full rundown:Quarterbacks preview! Who fights for the reps in fall football; Jack Coan's spring and what both Graham Mertz and Chase Wolf need to show to take the reins of the offense away from the junior. Plus a way-too-early prediction as to who starts at South Florida on Aug. 30.Timmis stops by the show to talk about when he realized he would stay home and walk-on to Wisconsin, his Ivy League offers and his favorite Badgers walk-on.Safeties preview! How much will Wisconsin's defense miss D’Cota Dixon, what Eric Burrell and Scott Nelson need to show this fall camp and into the 2019 season, and how Collin Wilder and Reggie Pearson could figure into the mix for reps. Can true freshman Titus Toler make an impact at some level this season?

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A lot to get to in this nearly hour-long episode. Here's the rundown:

Commitment news, as five-star standout Jalen Johnson verbally pledges to Duke. We discuss reaction to the news, what's next for Wisconsin in that 2020 class, along with addressing in-state recruiting and the Badgers.More recruiting news, as 2020 WR Dyelan Miller commits to Arizona but Georgia product Len’neth Whitehead has Wisconsin in Top 7.Mailbag time! Jon and Jake answer more questions from the BadgerBlitz community.

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