A spring football season has never been attempted in the Big Ten, and a host of questions need to be answered before teams can plan to play.
Barry Alvarez, Paul Chryst offer thoughts on shorter spring football season
Wisconsin State Journal
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What Were Sports Like During The 1918 Spanish Flu Outbreak? Medical History Professor Dr. Susan Lederer Explains
WHBC
There was no Massillon/McKinley game in 1918. The game was cancelled because of the Spanish Flu pandemic. How did the pandemic affect pro sports at the time? Dr. Susan Lederer, Professor of Medical History and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison joined Jon to provide some insight.
After Big Ten Announcement, Badgers AD Alvarez Says He Feels ‘Hollow’
Wisconsin Public Radio
The Big Ten Conference won’t be playing football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19.
Barry Alvarez says he hopes to avoid cutting some Badgers sports amid budget crunch
Wisconsin State Journal
Since March, the University of Wisconsin athletic department has modeled various ways of addressing projections of cratering revenues for this school year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Badgers fans weigh in on Big Ten’s decision to punt on fall sports amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns
Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin State Journal reporter Jim Polzin asked Badgers fans on Twitter what they thought about the Big Ten Conference’s decision to cancel fall sports amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Alvarez: Postponing Big Ten fall sports seasons produces ‘hollow feeling’
WISC-TV 3
“My body just aches as I’m dealing with this from first thing in the morning,” the University of Wisconsin Director of Athletics said. “It hasn’t been fun.”
What’s next financially for UW Athletics after fall sports postponement?
WKOW-TV 27
In a statement from Athletic Director Barry Alvarez, the athletics department could lose nearly $100 million. Alvarez said cuts and layoffs will continue to help combat the loss.Alvarez made it clear on Tuesday that as of now he has no intentions of cutting any of the teams on campus.
As uncertainty surrounds college football, Big Ten postponses fall sports season
Badger Herald
Players, coaches take to Twitter to express desire to play.
Big Ten announces cancellation of fall sports season
Daily Cardinal
For the first time since 1888, Wisconsin will not play a college football season.
Shutdown of Philadelphia Public League sports puts student-athletes at risk
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Noted: A recent study by the University of Wisconsin found the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a “significant toll on the mental health and well-being” of student-athletes.
Reports: Big Ten Expected To Cancel Fall Football Season
Wisconsin Public Radio
The Big Ten is likely to cancel fall sports, including football, over coronavirus concerns, according to several reports. A formal announcement is expected Tuesday.
WCHA women’s hockey league awaiting others’ decisions as it contemplates delayed start for 2020-21 season
Wisconsin State Journal
With even shorter timelines, college conferences are considering the fate of fall seasons with the COVID-19 pandemic as a backdrop. Entities like the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, which runs what’s considered to be a winter sport, are heavily invested in the decisions and casting a wary glance at the calendar.
Pothof: UW athletes can’t be isolated like they’d need to be
WISC-TV 3
News 3 Now’s Amanda Quintana tells us how experts at UW Health are reacting to the news that the Big Ten has reportedly canceled its 2020 football season.
UW student-athletes propose second demand to Athletic Department, administration
Badger Herald
Demand calls for creation of $2 million scholarship fund for students of color.
Reported Big Ten football cancellation deals economic blow to Badger-reliant businesses
Wisconsin State Journal
An already-battered Madison hospitality industry could take another hit worth tens of millions of dollars if the Big Ten Conference ultimately decides to cancel the fall football season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Report: Big Ten to cancel football season; announcement expected Tuesday
Wisconsin State Journal
In the past 72 hours, conference presidents and athletic directors have grappled with the decision to delay, postpone or cancel the season, while coaches and players have pleaded for the chance to play.
A promising season for Badgers women’s soccer takes on a goal only 2020 could bring: stay COVID-free
Wisconsin State Journal
There have been unanticipated moments in an unusual start to training for the 2020 season for coach Paula Wilkins and the University of Wisconsin women’s soccer team.
Badgers football players say they want to play as Big Ten considers canceling season
WISC-TV 3
Members of the Wisconsin Badgers football team are sharing their thoughts as the Big Ten is reportedly considering canceling all fall sports for the 2020 season.“Me and football (have) been going for 11 years strong,” cornerback Faion Hicks tweeted Sunday night. “Smh no football would be the worst breakup.”
Reports: Big Ten Expected To Cancel Football Season
Wisconsin Public Radio
According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison athletic department, 259 student-athletes in a variety of sports have participated in voluntary workouts this summer. The department has conducted 1,788 COVID-19 tests since early June, with 21 student-athletes testing positive.
ESPN: Big Ten close to postponing or canceling football, fall sports
Wisconsin State Journal
An ESPN report published Sunday evening said the commissioners of the Power Five conferences — the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC — held an emergency meeting Sunday to discuss postponing or canceling the football season due to COVID-19 pandemic.
#WeWantToPlay: College football players make voices heard as season sits on the brink
Wisconsin State Journal
College football players are speaking out in an attempt to save their season.
Cloud of uncertainty hangs as Badgers football team prepares to open training camp
Wisconsin State Journal
Uncertainty hangs like a cloud over the University of Wisconsin football team as it prepares to open training camp on Monday.
Report: Big Ten ready to “pull the plug” on fall sports season
NBC-15
When contacted to confirm reports of the Big Ten presidents and chancellors meeting, UW system did not have a comment on the reports.
Regent St. businesses prepare for uncertain home football season
NBC-15
Bars and restaurants are bracing for the reality of no fans in Camp Randall this fall.
21 UW-Madison student-athletes test positive for COVID-19 since summer workouts began
NBC-15
UW-Madison student-athletes are back on campus this summer for voluntary workouts. But this season, they are subject to taking COVID-19 tests, and some are coming back positive.
Wisconsin Badgers’ positive COVID-19 test count climbs to 21 athletes
Wisconsin State Journal
The University of Wisconsin reported 14 athletes had new positive COVID-19 tests over a 4½-week period as the number of players returning to campus for workouts and practices has grown.
In Best Case, Badgers Say They Could Lose $60M In Revenue This Football Season
Wisconsin Public Radio
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s athletic department estimates it could miss out on $60 million in revenue this football season, and that’s if the season goes according to plan.
UW’s Blanford leads new org for diversity & inclusion in college sports
Madison365
Blanford co-founded Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Council of Excellence — pronounced dice — with her counterpart at Nebraska, DaWon Baker, last summer. The group formally launched publicly yesterday.
UW Athletics asks fans to donate season ticket money to help with revenue loss
WKOW-TV 27
“We are greatly appreciative that 85 percent of our season ticket holders made the choice to order season tickets again this year, and it disappoints me that we will not be able to provide those season tickets.”
Facing revenue loss, Badgers ask fans to donate football season ticket money
Wisconsin State Journal
The University of Wisconsin athletic department acknowledged Wednesday that fans won’t be able to use the football season tickets they’ve already secured for a 2020 season that remains in question.
Alvarez: “we are preparing for the reality that it will not be appropriate for thousands of fans to gather”
NBC-15
Football season could look different for Badger fans this fall.
Wisconsin Badgers football schedule released
Wisconsin State Journal
If the college football season is able to be played this fall, the University of Wisconsin football team now knows who it’ll face and when.
Big Ten announces 2020 football schedule, Badgers scheduled to begin September 4th
WISC-TV 3
Under the plan, the Wisconsin Badgers would actually begin their season with a Friday night game on September 4th against Indiana at Camp Randall Stadium.
Badgers student-athletes request $2 million scholarship fund for students of color
Wisconsin State Journal
Student-athletes at the University of Wisconsin have requested the Badgers athletic department creates an annual $2 million fund to cover costs for students of color.
Plain Talk: Times are tough, but college sports’ pleas for cash fall flat
The Capital Times
The letter that UW-Madison Athletic Director Barry Alvarez sent to Badger fans earlier this week warning that the department could be facing a $100 million hit to its budget did sound like it was setting the stage for a plea to donors to come to the rescue if money-making football isn’t played this fall.
Badgers football notebook: Training camp may not start on time
Wisconsin State Journal
Training camp for the University of Wisconsin may not start next week as presently scheduled.
UW Athletics partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters for back-to-school fundraiser
NBC-15
The annual back-to-school charity drive ‘Badgers Give Back,’ is a partnership with UW Athletics and Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) in Madison. The drive collects school supplies to give to littles in the BBBS program for the start of the school year.
In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Badgers volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield pushes for move to spring play
Wisconsin State Journal
It’s time for college volleyball to think spring, University of Wisconsin coach Kelly Sheffield said Tuesday.
Playing college football in 2020 would continue to devalue black lives
The Washington Post
For instance, University of Wisconsin President Fred Harrington was hesitant to engage in collaborations with black colleges because he felt desegregation would negate the need for black colleges. He believed black colleges would become extinct, and the black talent on those campuses was better served at Wisconsin or other similar universities. Harrington went as far as attempting to recruit Samuel DeWitt Proctor, the president of North Carolina A&T, to lead an institute at Wisconsin.
Coronavirus concerns wipe out fall sports for Wisconsin small colleges
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc with college sports.
Officials from four NCAA Division III conferences with Wisconsin members announced Monday they were either cancelling or postponing all fall sports for the 2020-21 academic year.
UW Athletics braces for $100M shortfall in budget
NBC-15
“Regardless of what our fall season looks like, we are facing a great financial challenge,” he said in a letter that painted a bleak outlook for the entire athletics department.
Rick Lawinger, Badgers’ first NCAA wrestling champion, dies
Wisconsin State Journal
Rick Lawinger, who was the first University of Wisconsin wrestler to win an NCAA championship and then became a respected high school coach, died Tuesday. He was 67.
Wisconsin Athletics’ revenue hit from COVID-19 could pass $100 million without a football season
Wisconsin State Journal
Even in what could be a best-case scenario given the current landscape, the University of Wisconsin athletic department is anticipating a revenue loss of at least $60 million for the 2020-21 school year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sanborn brothers represent Wisconsin Badgers on Butkus Award watch list
Wisconsin State Journal
Preseason accolades continue to come the way of University of Wisconsin linebacker Jack Sanborn.
Jonathan Taylor raising money for charity in Madison, his second home: ‘It’s only right that I give back’
NBC-15
For the Wisconsin running back that’s done it all on the field, a virtual off season has taught Taylor how to improve his game off of the field.
Add ‘Nails’ Tales’ to Capitol Square — Doris Montague
Wisconsin State Journal
Perhaps one of the empty pedestals at the state Capitol in Madison would be just the place for “Nails’ Tales,” which lost its spot by Camp Randall Stadium.
D Mitchell to wait until next year to join Blackhawks
Associated Press
The 23-year-old Kalynuk had a career-high 28 points in 36 games during his junior season at the University of Wisconsin, finishing with seven goals and 21 assists. He also served as a team captain with the Badgers.
Wisconsin Athletes Will Wear Social Justice Messages As Sports Resume Amid Pandemic
Wisconsin Public Radio
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Department has announced student-athletes will wear black crest logos on their jerseys next season as a symbol of solidarity with the school’s minority communities.
NCAA provides COVID-19 testing, isolating protocols if fall sports can be held
Wisconsin State Journal
The NCAA Sport Science Institute released updated guidelines for college sports in regards to COVID-19 testing and protocols on Thursday.
Wisconsin Athletics hits brakes on Camp Randall Stadium renovation
Wisconsin State Journal
One of the major construction projects being planned by the University of Wisconsin athletic department is temporarily on hold.
Wisconsin teams to wear university crest logo with black ‘W’
Associated Press
Wisconsin plans to have its sports teams wear a university crest logo with a black “W” to show solidarity with Black and other underrepresented communities on campus.
In solidarity, UW Badgers to wear uniforms featuring black “W”
NBC-15
UW-Madison sports teams are showing solidarity with Black and other underrepresented communities by issuing a uniform that features the university crest logo with a black “W.”
Badger student-athletes to wear black crest logos to show solidarity
Madison365
UW Athletics uniforms will include a university crest logo with a black “W,” a show of support, inclusion and unity from Badger student-athletes, the UW Athletic Department and UW-Madison as a whole.
Approving players’ request, Badgers will incorporate crest with black ‘W’ on uniforms
Wisconsin State Journal
University of Wisconsin uniforms will include a modified version of the school’s crest in “a show of support, inclusion and unity,” the athletic department announced Wednesday.
UW Health’s Dr. Jeff Pothof on future of college fall sports
WKOW-TV 27
UW Health Chief Quality Officer Dr. Jeff Pothof says the virus is very influenced by behaviors, and if behaviors change, there’s a chance for fall sports.
Postseason possible for Wisconsin Badgers fall teams
Wisconsin State Journal
Fall sports teams at the University of Wisconsin are awaiting a new schedule after the Big Ten announced Thursday that teams would play only in-conference opponents this fall if seasons are held.
In the wake of the Big Ten’s decision to play a conference-only schedule this fall, Wisconsin’s slate will have different look
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
After the Big Ten announced that it would play a conference-only schedule this fall in football and other sports, University of Wisconsin director of athletics Barry Alvarez warned fans that more uncertainty is on the way.
UW Athletics: Big Ten announces fall athletics will be conference-only amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Badger Herald
The Big Ten released a statement July 9 stating that the conference will adjust their fall sports schedule to “conference only” for all fall sports during the 2020-21 academic year.
‘What do we know today?’: Big Ten doctors keep eyes on protecting athletes amid COVID-19 pandemic
Wisconsin State Journal
Returning to college sports comes with inherent risks while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread in the United States. That’s a fact that Dr. Chris Kratochvil and the Big Ten Conference’s task force for emerging infectious disease keep in mind as they make recommendations to institutions regarding the safest way to return to practice and competition.
Wisconsin Badgers, Big Ten teams will play conference-only schedules this fall
Wisconsin State Journal
The conference confirmed reports Thursday that all non-conference competition this fall will be nixed in order to eliminate some long-distance travel and to ensure that universal COVID-19 testing is being conducted on student-athletes, according to ESPN sources close to the situation.