The Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) and Badgers (4-2, 2-1) with square off at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 on NBC.
Kickoff time, TV announced for Wisconsin football game vs. Ohio State
Wisconsin State Journal
Category: Athletics
How to avoid, identify and treat concussions
CNN
Far from being something to brush off lightly, concussions are classified as traumatic brain injuries, Julie Stamm, author of the book “The Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, the Myths, and the Future,” told CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the podcast Chasing Life.
“I often use the term concussion because it’s just so commonly used in sport especially. But it is a traumatic brain injury, and it’s often classified as a mild traumatic brain injury — and even that feels like it minimizes the injury,” said Stamm, a clinical assistant professor in the department of kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
43 ejected, 28 arrested during Badgers game on Saturday, UW police say
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison police reported that 43 people were ejected from Camp Randall Stadium and 28 people were arrested during Saturday’s game between the Badgers and Iowa.
Wisconsin Assembly passes transgender sports restrictions, gender-affirming care ban
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) also opposes the ban on transgender girls and women from competing in sports designated for women. And University of Wisconsin-Madison officials previously warned that the university’s teams would be out of compliance with NCAA policies if the legislation is enacted.
Anti-transgender rights bills passed by Wisconsin Assembly
The Capital Times
The bills ban transgender athletes in high school and college from competing in sports that align with their gender identities. In addition, separate legislation bans gender-affirming health care for transgender youth under the age of 18, threatening the licensure of any medical professional who provides such care.
Assembly Republicans pass bills restricting transgender athletes, gender-affirming care, Gov. Tony Evers vows to veto
Wisconsin State Journal
Assembly Bill 378 would implement similar rules for the University of Wisconsin System and the state’s technical colleges. The measure would require the designation of intercollegiate, intramural or club athletic teams or sports as being for men, women or both.
UW games should be free on television — Dave Glomp
Wisconsin State Journal
Letter to the editor: I am totally frustrated that the Wisconsin Badgers homecoming football game could only be watched by streaming on NBC Peacock. Who is deciding this? When will the true longtime Badgers fans get a vote on this change?
Badgers looking to ‘stripe-out’ Camp Randall on Saturday
WISC-TV 3
If you’re heading to Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, make sure to check which section you’re sitting in. That’s because this week’s game is all about color coordination.
These 6 take ‘a very dangerous seat’ while working Wisconsin football games
Wisconsin State Journal
If there’s any indication that play on the Camp Randall Stadium turf is coming in the direction of any of the six members of the crew that operates the down and distance equipment — the chain gang — they’re heading for safer quarters.
42 ejected, 26 arrested during Badgers game on Saturday, UW police say
Wisconsin State Journal
UW-Madison police reported that 42 people were ejected from Camp Randall Stadium and 26 people were arrested during Saturday’s game between the Badgers and Rutgers.
Wisconsin volleyball’s 2 most celebrated players aim to be program’s first Olympians
Wisconsin State Journal
Lauren Carlini, 28, was one of two former Badgers standouts on the court when the USA clinched that berth, joined by middle blocker Dana Rettke.
The two most celebrated players in program history are in position to become the first Wisconsin alums to make an Olympic volleyball roster.
Badgers come together to celebrate homecoming
Spectrum News
Badgers fans from all over came back to Madison for the time-honored tradition of the University of Wisconsin-Madison homecoming on Saturday.
A week of celebrations came to a head with festivities before the Badgers football game. For many, this week was a return to favorite traditions.
How it looked as Wisconsin’s 7th NCAA banner went up at LaBahn Arena
Wisconsin State Journal
The line of championship banners that hangs from the LaBahn Arena ceiling above the south blue line now stretches across the entire rink.
Troy Vincent proud to represent Wisconsin football, and all Badgers, in Hall of Fame
Wisconsin State Journal
What’s makes Troy Vincent Sr.’s Hall of Fame resume even more impressive is when he shined for the University of Wisconsin football program.
Here’s how much alcoholic beverages cost at the Kohl Center, LaBahn Arena
Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin expanded alcohol sales beyond clubs and suites at the two venues this season so fans of legal drinking age in general seating areas can have a drink at a Badgers game. The beverages are available at most concession stands as well as the new stations with coolers around the concourse.
Polzin: Day with Wisconsin analyst Mark Tauscher shows he’s still living a Hollywood script
Wisconsin State Journal
If you’ve followed Tauscher’s career as an offensive lineman with the University of Wisconsin football team and later the Green Bay Packers — a kid who grew up in Auburndale living out his own version of a Hollywood script — it’s possible you’ll remember the what-if scenario that played out for him in the spring of 1999.
UW men’s hockey about to drop the puck on new chapter
The Capital Times
The late Herb Brooks was known for many things in hockey circles. Not the least of which was coaching Team USA to the gold medal in the “Do you Believe in Miracles?’’ 1980 Olympics.
Why more Wisconsin men’s hockey games are moving off TV to streaming
Wisconsin State Journal
The slate of University of Wisconsin men’s hockey games on linear TV networks is set for a big decline this season.
New Big Ten schedule has Wisconsin football traveling from coast to coast in 2024
Wisconsin State Journal
The Big Ten released Thursday the conference opponents each team will face in the 2024-28 seasons after ditching the division format and including four former Pac-12 programs joining the league next summer: Oregon, Southern Cal, UCLA and Washington.
How connections helped build Wisconsin football’s support staff
Wisconsin State Journal
Greg Gillum did his background work, personnel work and hiring work and had the support staff built in July for the University of Wisconsin football team as training camp neared.
Anti-transgender rights bills draw heat at Wisconsin Capitol
The Capital Times
There has been at least one openly gender nonbinary athlete who competed in the Big Ten, University of Michigan swimmer G Ryan, but there are no known instances of any playing for a Wisconsin school at the NCAA level.
Despite veto promise, Wisconsin Republicans bring bills targeting trans athletes, gender-affirming care
Wisconsin State Journal
Assembly Bill 378 would implement similar rules for the University of Wisconsin System and the state’s technical colleges. The measure would require the designation of intercollegiate, intramural or club athletic teams or sports as being for men, women or both.
Wisconsin games on Peacock are a ‘big pain’ and costly for local businesses, fans
Wisconsin State Journal
Bars and restaurants that show sports on their TVs are supposed to go through a licensing process to ensure the broadcasters get their share.
‘How can we grow?’ No. 1 Wisconsin volleyball challenges itself in dominant stretch
Wisconsin State Journal
Every University of Wisconsin volleyball setter’s film session typically looks the same.
Fans will need a subscription to watch 5 Wisconsin men’s basketball games in 2023-24
Wisconsin State Journal
The Big Ten conference released its 2023-24 men’s basketball tip times and network schedules, and the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team is set to appear multiple times on Peacock.
‘There’s my rant’: Wisconsin volleyball coach wants greater access to players
Wisconsin State Journal
University of Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield had something on his mind entering his news conference Monday.
Former Badgers Brian Butch, Charlie Wills will be part of radio broadcasts
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wisconsin Badgers fans will be familiar with the names behind the new voices on the radio broadcast for the 2023-24 men’s basketball season.
The university announced Thursday that former UW big man Brian Butch will join the Badger Radio Network as the lead men’s basketball analyst for game broadcasts, working alongside longtime play-by-play man Matt Lepay. Additionally, former Badgers forward Charlie Wills will fill in as analyst for some games.
How Wisconsin men’s basketball player Connor Essegian is helping raise cardiac health awareness
Wisconsin State Journal
Sunday’s CE3v3 event at Verona Athletic Center, a boys and girls grade six through college 3-on-3 tournament hosted by Essegian and partnered with the Derek Gray Foundation, started with a Tweet from Essegian in July about hosting an outdoor 3-on-3 tournament and grew into something that featured over 40 teams and around 150 participants.
Wisconsin Badgers men’s soccer team sees hard work paying off
The Capital Times
On the pitch, Jones has been demanding a hard-working, attention-to-detail, defensive focus. On the season, the Badgers are 4-2-3 overall, 4-0-2 on their home turf at McClimon Soccer Complex.
Wisconsin men’s basketball adds former players as radio analysts
Wisconsin State Journal
Brian Butch, who scored over 1,000 points in four years with the Badgers from 2004-08, will take over as the lead men’s basketball analyst for the Badger Radio Network beginning this season, Wisconsin Athletics said in a release. Charlie Wills, who won a Big Ten title in 2002 and was a member of Wisconsin’s Final Four team in 2000, will also join the team by filling in as an analyst for select games.
Mike Hastings turned around Minnesota State quickly. There are similarities at Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Journal
Mike Hastings engineered one of the most successful turnarounds for a first-year men’s college hockey coach in the last 25 years, and two games at the Kohl Center served as an pivotal point.
Sam Dekker found a fascinating Wisconsin high-school basketball relic in London
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Former University of Wisconsin star Sam Dekker, who just began his second year playing with the London Lions of the British Basketball League, apparently found a charming reminder of his old home in his new one.
Wisconsin’s football coaching change busts athletics’ 2022-23 budget
Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin spent more than $167 million in 2022-23, according to unaudited figures presented Wednesday at an Athletic Board committee meeting.
That’s 13% over the $148 million that was budgeted, and senior associate athletic director Adam Barnes attributed most of it to the move from Paul Chryst to Luke Fickell in football.
Companies selected to design, build Wisconsin’s new football practice facility
Wisconsin State Journal
It’ll be a familiar trio: JP Cullen, Berners Schober and HOK also worked on the conversion of Camp Randall Stadium’s south end zone into premium seating before the 2022 season.
Jennifer Mnookin, Chris McIntosh discuss the state of college sports
Wisconsin State Journal
Video: UW-Madison chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh share their thoughts on the state of college sports during Sept. 15, 2023, interview.
Kickoff time of Wisconsin’s Homecoming game announced
NBC-15
The Badgers and Scarlet Knights will kickoff on Saturday, October 7 at 11:00 AM on Peacock.
Late start not deterring newest Wisconsin women’s basketball assistant coach
Wisconsin State Journal
When the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team posted its first two coaching vacancies of the offseason last spring, Jaime Gluesing was quick to apply for the jobs.
These factors convinced Wisconsin’s chancellor to allow expanded alcohol sales
Wisconsin State Journal
Mnookin said she wanted “sensible and well-defined guardrails” in place for the sale of beer, wine and prepackaged alcoholic beverages starting this season at Wisconsin’s Kohl Center and LaBahn Arena.
Former Badger men’s hockey player dies
NBC-15
Kerdiles died in Nashville after his motorcycle allegedly drove through a stop sign and hit the driver’s side of an SUV. According to Metro Nashville Police Department, the crash was reported just after 3:30 a.m.
Nic Kerdiles, Savannah Chrisley’s ex-fiancé, dies in motorcycle crash
USA Today
Kerdiles was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the 2012 NHL Draft. He played two seasons with the Ducks between 2016 and 2018, according to hockeydb.com. He attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he played with the Wisconsin Badgers.
NHL Alum Nicolas Kerdiles Dies In Motorcycle Crash At 29
HuffPost Entertainment
He played in college for the University of Wisconsin, whose hockey program also mourned Kerdiles on social media, posting about his “great spirit as part of our Badger family.”
There is no need for ‘modern music’ blaring at Badgers games
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Letter to the editor: But a University of Wisconsin-Madison game is and should be a special experience — one that is different than the ordinary world. It’s not ordinary, it’s not an everyday experience, it’s not close to boredom. It’s amazing, incredible, almost unique. My point: Tradition in this case should be upheld 100%.
Badgers men’s basketball team bonds through Bascom Hill climb
The Capital Times
It’s a long-standing practice that Gard has continued since taking over the University of Wisconsin program from Ryan, beginning with Gard’s first full season as the UW head coach in 2016.
Preseason rankings have Wisconsin women’s hockey pushing for a repeat
Wisconsin State Journal
The University of Wisconsin women’s hockey team will start its 25th season in a familiar spot: the top of the national rankings.
A detailed look at Wisconsin men’s basketball’s complete 2023-24 schedule
Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin opens Big Ten play against Michigan State on Dec. 5, then plays three more nonconference opponents before its Big Ten schedule resumes against Iowa on Jan. 2. The 31-game slate features 17 matchups with teams that qualified for the NCAA Tournament a season ago (plus a potential matchup with 2023 NCAA Tournament team West Virginia, depending on the outcome of games at the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Nov. 20). Two of those teams advanced as far as the Sweet 16.
Ex-Badgers lineman Matt Henningsen, now in the NFL, contributes to groundbreaking brain-surgery science
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
He also be happens to be on a six-person team from UW-Madison that has developed a machine-learning network that can help neurosurgeons mitigate the impact of cerebral hemorrhaging.
Audio levels at Camp Randall adjusted following home opener complaints
NBC-15
University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletics adjusted its game plans for all things audio Saturday at their second Badger football home game of the season.
Wisconsin-Marquette volleyball breaks indoor regular-season attendance record
Wisconsin State Journal
The No. 1 University of Wisconsin team has been a part of several college volleyball attendance milestones over the last few years. It hit a new one in its four-set victory Wednesday.
Defending champion Wisconsin women’s hockey co-favorites in WCHA; Caroline Harvey named POY
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The coaches of the WCHA are split on the subject of the league’s top team.
Camp Randall unveils new creative food options
NBC-15
University of Wisconsin Athletics Executive Chef Marlene Duke says some of the items will be open to all Badger fans, while some will be a little more exclusive.“It’s a new era, as we’re saying, right?” Duke said. “So with that being said, we want to raise the bar as far as what we’ve been seeing in our kitchens.”
Rekindling of Wisconsin-Marquette volleyball rivalry leads to special night at Fiserv
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The expectation from this neck of the woods is that history will be made at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday night.
Loud music ruins UW basketball games as well — Martha A. Taylor
Wisconsin State Journal
Letter to the editor: Thank you to the State Journal for the coverage about the terrible noise at the recent Wisconsin Badgers football game. Sadly, we have experienced the same horrific noise levels for several years at the UW basketball games.
Why The Varsity Collective is offering club membership around Wisconsin football
Wisconsin State Journal
Agoal for organizers of The Varsity Collective in its second year in business is to lock in on a mission of supporting name, image and likeness opportunities for players from all 23 University of Wisconsin sports.
Inside the design process of the Wisconsin women’s hockey NCAA championship rings
Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin licensing officials wanted to know whether the team really wanted to use an old-school W inside a circle — not the Motion W that’s the school’s primary athletics logo — as the dominant element on the face of rings to celebrate the Badgers’ record seventh NCAA crown.
Wisconsin women’s basketball coach Marisa Moseley hires Jaime Gluesing as assistant coach
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jaime Gluesing started her career as a graduate assistant at UW-Milwaukee and during her three-year tenure (2016-19) climbed the ranks to assistant coach/recruiting coordinator.
Wisconsin women’s basketball adds ‘infectious spirit’ in latest assistant coach
Wisconsin State Journal
The University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team closed out its coaching staff Wednesday after it announced the hiring of Jaime Gluesing as an assistant coach.
Wisconsin athletic director responds to fans’ complaints at Badgers football game
Wisconsin State Journal
Athletic director Chris McIntosh said Wisconsin is working on the volume after fans vented about elevated levels during the Badgers’ 38-17 victory against Buffalo in the season opener.
Badger fans sounds off on Camp Randall’s audio levels; Wisconsin Athletics responds
WISC-TV 3
Fans took to social media after the game to complain about the volume and timing of the music, saying it was both too loud and that it played at the wrong times, sometimes covering the sound of officials.
Wisconsin Athletics responds to music complaints from fans at season opener
NBC-15
A spokesperson wrote, in part, “This is something we will monitor and adjust as needed moving forward. Our goal is to make Camp Randall the top destination in the country for college football.”
Loud music doesn’t bring Wisconsin fans to Badgers football games — Mark Woodruff
Wisconsin State Journal
Letter to the editor: The Wisconsin Badgers game day experience at UW-Madison took a big step backward off the field on Saturday.