Send a text

We trade storm chatter for a packed slate: WBC loyalties, Tatum’s comeback, NFL shock moves, then a full pivot to Wisconsin at Purdue. We break down seeding, Winter’s status, and why Mackey is the right test before March.

• WBC forcing fans to back rival stars in national colors
• Jason Tatum’s rapid Achilles return and mindset shift
• Ravens’ Max Crosby trade and AFC pecking order
• Browns’ cap reset and DJ Moore’s ripple effects
• Senior Night surge, Nolan Winter injury scare, day-to-day outlook
• Seed paths, why a six may be smarter than a five
• Three-point quality over quantity and defensive urgency
• Carrington’s shooting, Blackwell’s accountability, rotation tweaks
• Mackey Arena as March rehearsal: glass, poise, patience
• Key matchups: Boyd vs Braden Smith, closing on shooters, ending possessions

Make sure you guys check him out, Chomping at the Bit

Send a text

We move from WBC contenders to NFL quarterback resets, then dive into Wisconsin’s surge, Braden Carrington’s breakout, Miami of Ohio’s at-large case, and the Badgers’ Big Ten seeding math before previewing Maryland and the keys to avoid a trap

• USA, DR, Venezuela, Japan, and Netherlands as WBC teams to watch
• why several NFL teams need a quarterback reset
• the mellow yellow minute on Argentina’s top sports
• Carrington’s nine-threes spark and two-way value
• Miami of Ohio’s undefeated résumé vs at-large standards
• Wisconsin’s three-point volume, ball movement, and rotations
• Big Ten tiebreakers, paths from 3 to 7 seed
• Maryland preview with focus on Andre Mills and guard defense
• keys: protect the ball, win paint touches, control rebounds

Check out Christian’s work: thebadgerbacker.com
Follow and subscribe across all podcast platforms
Make sure you guys check him out. Shopping at the Bit on Podbean, Facebook, and YouTube

Send a text

We break down why the Brewers’ stockpile of arms is a smart hedge against bullpen burn, challenge the Bucks to fix ball movement and turnovers, and question whether the Packers’ continuity is complacency or a call for higher standards. We finish with a Badgers vs Maryland primer built on defensive matchups and aggressive offense.

• Brewers build depth with controllable, multi-inning arms
• Opener vs power arm for opening day balance
• Injury timelines for Woodruff and Priester
• Bisaccia exit and Clemson rumors
• LaFleur’s standards and locker room accountability
• Backup QB profiles that fit Green Bay’s system
• Bucks’ turnover problem and offensive rebounds allowed
• Aligning Doc’s rotations with ball movement targets
• Badgers’ plan to slow Andre Mills and attack the rim

Visit Chili Implement and find what you need today
Tell them I sent you down there. Get 5% off your purchase down there in Loyal Colby or Metford
For farm, home, auto, renters, and life insurance. Contact Jeff Holthouse with State Farm Insurance

Send a text

We move from Brewers optimism to a Packers special teams reset, then dive into the Bucks’ balanced surge and the Badgers’ costly shot selection. We push for clear fixes, smarter rotations, and urgency where it matters most.

• Tyler Black’s super-utility path and third base contingency
• Abner Uribe’s changeup transforming late-inning leverage
• Why Green Bay chose Cameron Achord and what success looks like
• Roster construction at the bottom for special teams impact
• Bucks’ ball movement driving balanced scoring across the roster
• Reintegration plan for Giannis without losing flow
• Depth, rotations, and a smart schedule ramp
• Badgers’ Oregon loss explained by shot selection, not luck
• Reestablishing paint touches, inside-out reads, and cutting
• Washington preview and urgency to reset identity

Send us your questions on Facebook Messenger or text 715-990-4914. “You can hit text in line and send us questions every single week there.”

Send a text

Send a text

Send a text

Send a text

Blackwell’s return to form and a late dagger revive Wisconsin’s offense around paint touches and purposeful ball movement, while Green Bay’s future hinges on leadership choices, special teams fixes, and a tougher internal standard. We wrap with Bucks urgency: defense trending up, but a true No. 2 is missing.

• Badgers lean into inside-out offense and high-post facilitation
• John Blackwell’s aggression and Bielauskis’ spacing reshape shot quality
• Drive-and-kick opens rhythm threes and balanced scoring
• Transfer portal additions fortify secondary, edge, and defensive line
• Wild Card takeaways on Herbert’s ceiling and Steelers fallout
• Divisional round picks with matchup logic and injury context
• Packers coaching debate, special teams overhaul, OC empowerment
• Bucks’ defensive strides, non-Giannis minutes problem, need for a wing scorer

Make sure you like, subscribe, follow across all the social media platforms

Send a text

We unpack a split-screen week in Wisconsin: Badger hoops find a backbone on the road while the Packers stumble into old habits and hard truths. We press on coaching, culture, and why rivalry energy can either sharpen or expose a team.

• LaFleur’s role tension between head coach and play caller
• Fourth-quarter collapse as a systems and situational failure
• Special teams emphasis and staffing shortcomings
• Personnel decisions, effort lapses, and accountability
• Ben Johnson’s rivalry spark and how Green Bay should respond
• Veteran presence versus being the youngest team again
• Badgers’ upset at Michigan built on transition defense
• Braden Carrington’s emergence as a high-impact sixth man
• Shot profile, rotation discipline, and late-game free throws
• Minnesota buzzer beater momentum and portal notes

Make sure you like, subscribe, follow across all the social media platforms, Wisconsin Sports on the Go with Trage

Send a text

We go hard at the Badgers’ 90–60 loss to Nebraska and why it was about defense, not just missed threes. Then we map a clear plan for the Packers to handle Denver’s elite pass rush and man coverage without losing their edge.

• lack of defensive identity and poor help rotations
• points in the paint trend exposing rim protection
• too much iso dribbling and not enough post touches
• bringing back swing principles to restore cutting and passing
• using free throws to stabilize cold streaks
• lineup choices driven by communication and effort
• Packers keys vs Denver’s front four and man coverage
• Jordan Love’s responses to pressure and third-down plan
• keeping run involvement and staying aggressive without forcing deep shots

“If you missed the first segment, catch the full show across podcast platforms tomorrow. Text us your thoughts at 715-990-4914.”