The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast: Wisconsin Badgers

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February 19, 2022Ep. 180: Previewing Hunter Dickinson and Michigan basketball with The Maize and Blue Review
The BadgerBlitz.com podcast looks ahead to a key Big Ten matchup this weekend when Michigan comes to Madison. We welcome on Daniel Dash from The Maize and Blue Review, our Rivals.com cousins who cover all things Wolverines. We discuss the following:
The 2021-22 season for Michigan up to this point, including its 7-3 mark in its last 10 games
Wolverine standouts Hunter Dickinson -- including how teams have attempted to contain him -- and Eli Brooks, along with five-star phenoms Moussa Diabate, and Caleb Houstan
How Daniel feels Michigan will attempt to defend player of the year candidate Johnny Davis
Keys for the Wolverines to come out with a win against the Badgers on Sunday
Will Michigan make the NCAA Tournament?

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February 10, 2022 Ep. 179: East-West Shrine Bowl Badger Breakdown
"The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast" returns with a look at former Badgers in a key college all-star game. Why not talk to someone who actually worked the extravaganza?
Senior writer Jake Kocorowski welcomes Bucky's 5th Quarter's Owen Riese, who also works as a scouting assistant for Optimum Scouting and was in Las Vegas for the East-West Shrine Bowl. He discusses his roles last week, along with what he saw out of former Wisconsin standouts Jack Sanborn, Matt Henningsen, Josh Seltzner, and yes, old friend Jack Coan.
Then, we highlight the quartet of Badgers -- Sanborn, Logan Bruss, Leo Chenal and Jake Ferguson -- invited to Indianapolis for the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.

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37min
February 05, 2022Ep. 178: Bobby Engram press conference; Wisconsin's Dean Engram discusses move to wide receiver
BadgerBlitz.com's podcast returns, airing the full press conference of new offensive coordinator Bobby Engram and wide receiver Dean Engram.
Topics discussed with Bobby Engram include:
His responsibilities on the staff
Strengths as a recruiter
Expanding the offense
Impact of Jim and John Harbaugh on his coaching career
Coaching his son
Former Oklahoma, now-USC quarterback Caleb Williams
Relationship with head coach Paul Chryst
Differences in mentoring players at both the college and NFL levels
If he anticipated ever coming back to the college game, and how conversations started
Possibilities for the program
Among the topics discussed with Dean Engram include:
How the transition to wide receiver came about, when the conversations took place, and how difficult it was to make the switch given his experience in the defensive backfield
Working out with Steve Smith Sr.
The Wisconsin wide receiver group
What makes his dad "the best fit" for the offensive coordinator position

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January 29, 2022Ep. 177: Wisconsin's first commitment in the 2023 class; Bobby Engram hired as offensive coordinator
BadgerBlitz.com editor/recruiting analyst Jon McNamara and senior writer Jake Kocorowski talk about a variety of intriguing topics, including one that broke while recording this week's show! Let's dive in.
Wisconsin picked up its first commitment of the 2023 class from linebacker Tyler Jansey. We discuss what that means for this recruiting cycle and more
As we were recording, reports broke about Wisconsin officially hiring Bobby Engram as its new offensive coordinator (which after recording, a UW official confirmed to BadgerBlitz.com). We break down his resume that includes impressive stints both as a player and coach at the college and NFL levels.
After a short break, Jon and Jake briefly talk about the former's post on our Badgers' Den forum regarding Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams and what he has heard.
We wrap up talking about more offers being handed out by Wisconsin for the 2023 and 2024 classes.

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33min
January 22, 2022Ep. 176: Bob Bostad reportedly back to OL coach; Wisconsin transfer talk
"The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast" returns once again as senior writer Jake Kocorowski wraps up a crazy week of news into one 40-minute episode.
Colten Bartholomew of the Wisconsin State Journal joins the show to chat about a variety of topics. Those include the following:
His report on assistant coach Bob Bostad switching sides of the ball to mentor Wisconsin's offensive line
The legacy of former offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Joe Rudolph, and what Bostad could bring to the room
His thoughts on the new offensive coordinator opening
A week full of transfer announcements, especially for the defensive backfield

From BadgerBlitz.com's YouTube channel, Rick Kimbrel from BruinBlitz.com chats about two former UCLA players, defensive back Jay Shaw and wide receiver Keontez Lewis, committing to Wisconsin and what they could bring to the program.

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January 15, 2022Ep. 175: Breaking down the scorching start for Wisconsin's men's basketball
BadgerBlitz.com returns with its weekly podcast as senior writers Benjamin Worgull and Jake Kocorowski take a look at what has led to Wisconsin's six straight wins and an impressive 14-2 start. Topics discussed on this week's show include the following:
Biggest takeaways from Wisconsin's victories over Maryland and Ohio State
Tyler Wahl's emergence over the last five games where he has averaged 15 points, 5.8 rebounds per game and shot over 70% from the field.
Johnny Davis' "off day" against Ohio State -- 14 points and nine rebounds on 4-of-18 shooting with four turnovers -- and what contributed to it, but also his developing leadership on the team
Recalibrating expectations for this Wisconsin program, and the week ahead against Northwestern and Michigan State

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33min
January 08, 2022 Ep. 174: The impact of Joe Rudolph, John and Leo Chenal leaving Wisconsin
The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns after a week of abundant news surrounding the Wisconsin football program. Senior writer Jake Kocorowski breaks it all down. Among the topics discussed include the following:
*Toledo transfer CB Justin Clark committing to Wisconsin and what he could do for UW's secondary in 2022
*Joe Rudolph leaving UW for Virginia Tech -- his resume as offensive line coach, recruiting prowess, and the one assistant already in Madison that molded dominant lines from 2008-11 in Bob Bostad
*Rivals Top 100 prospect Carson Hinzman choosing Wisconsin over Ohio State
*Both Leo and John Chenal, along with Jack Sanborn, saying goodbye to UW
*With Sanborn and Leo Chenal gone, who steps up in the Wisconsin inside linebacker room? Jake feels Jordan Turner, Tate Grass and Maema Njongmeta could be next in line to continue that "Death Row" tradition.

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37min
January 01, 2022 Ep. 173: Faion Hicks declares for the NFL Draft; 2021 Las Vegas Bowl review; intriguing 2022 positions
Happy New Year! The BadgerBlitz.com podcast returns for 2022 with senior writers Jake Kocorowski and Benjamin Worgull.
We break down the news of Wisconsin cornerback Faion Hicks declaring for the NFL Draft and not returning to UW for a sixth season. Who could step up in a secondary that will look quite different in September?
Ben and Jake also give one takeaway each from Wisconsin's 2021 Las Vegas Bowl victory. Ben looks at where the program is, while Jake discusses the younger Badgers -- Markus Allen, Skyler Bell, Darryl Peterson, Jordan Turner -- receiving work against Arizona State.
With 2022 now the present, we discuss one position both of us are most interested in, and one position we feel most assured about when looking at next season.

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42min
December 24, 2021 Ep. 172: Talking bowl prep practices and an early look at Arizona State
The BadgerBlitz.com podcast continues towards the end of the 2021 season with insight about recent practices and an early preview of Wisconsin's Pac-12 opponent.
First, Jake plays audio from early this week when asking wide receiver Danny Davis III and offensive lineman Logan Bruss about bowl prep practice standouts. We also hear Bruss discussing the younger offensive tackles like Tanor Bortolini, Logan Brown, Riley Mahlman and Nolan Rucci.
Then we play our earlier chat with Hod Rabino from Devils Digest, Rivals.com's site that covers Arizona State. We dive into Las Vegas Bowl opt-outs and injuries, quarterback Jayden Daniels, a defense that looks stout on paper, and keys for the Sun Devils next week against the Badgers.

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48min
December 17, 2021Ep. 171: The Dust Settles on Wisconsin's 2022 Early Signing Period
Editor/recruiting analyst Jon McNamara and senior writer Jake Kocorowski break down Wisconsin's 2022 class. Topics discussed include the following:
What goes into the rankings, and are they deceiving based on class size?
How should Badgers fans feel about this class?
Should Wisconsin fans be worried about this class or others down the line?
The biggest miss for Wisconsin
The players that will out-play their ranking
The most heralded signed walk-on in the class (so far)
Looking ahead, attempting to predict the first 2023 commit
Who to watch for during the February Signing Period, which includes four-star, Rivals Top 100 prospect Carson Hinzman

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49min

FAQs about The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast: Wisconsin Badgers:

How many episodes does The BadgerBlitz.com Podcast: Wisconsin Badgers have?

The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.