Before each play, Matt Henningsen looks across the line of scrimmage and watches the opposing offense set up in its formation. At that point, the sophomore defensive end for the University of Wisconsin football team quickly looks for clues of what play might be coming and goes through his pre-snap keys.
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Stingl: Superfan has attended 500 UW football games, and his eye is on breaking the record
Ken Werner aims high. When he was 12, he decided to see every square inch of Earth and meet every person on the planet in his lifetime.
“So goal setting has always been a situation for me,” understates the Mukwonago man, who turns 73 on Monday.
Barry Alvarez ‘very concerned’ with new California college sports law, won’t schedule teams from state
University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said he’s “very concerned” with how California’s new law allowing athletes to make money from their name and likeness will impact college sports.
How ‘Jump Around’ became a tradition at Camp Randall. Hint: Drew Brees was a factor
Homecoming. Oct. 10, 1998. Night game at Camp Randall stadium.
A Drew Brees-led Purdue team is driving toward the end zone when the quarter ends and the teams switch direction.
Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team starts season at No. 16 in national rankings
For only the second time in the last five years, the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team has appeared in the preseason national top 20.
Alvarez: Expect beer sales at Badgers games in ‘a matter of time’
Numerous universities around America have taken the step to sell alcohol at on-campus athletic events, and it appears as if soon, the University of Wisconsin will be doing the same.
Badgers athletic director won’t schedule California teams after new law
UW-Madison Athletic Director Barry Alvarez said he wouldn’t schedule any California teams after that state’s governor signed a new law Monday that will allow student athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness.
Wisconsin university officials react to California law allowing student athlete compensation
MADISON (CBS 58) – Some of Wisconsin’s top college athletics officials expressed concern following the signing of a California law that will allow college athletes in that state to be compensated.
Barry Alvarez won’t schedule teams from Calif. because of new law
University of Wisconsin Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez says he wouldn’t schedule the Badgers to play against teams from California after a controversial law was signed into effect.
UW Athletic Director Barry Alvarez Says Badgers Won’t Schedule Teams From California Because of New Law
University of Wisconsin Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez told Milwaukee’s 620 WTMJ today that UW would no longer schedule teams from California if that becomes the case.
Report shows UW Athletics economic impact down compared to 2011
Decrease in impact may be due to conservative estimates, decline in football attendance.
Wisconsin’s Tess Hackworthy shares Big Ten Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week honor
University of Wisconsin senior Tess Hackworthy was named Big Ten Co-Golfer of the Week, the conference announced Wednesday.
Find a way: The story behind the saying on the Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey NCAA championship rings
The unveiling was part of a weekend that marked the dividing line between the celebration of last season’s success and the opening of a new campaign. The 2019-20 NCAA women’s hockey calendar officially opened last Saturday, and the top-ranked Badgers play their first game Friday at Lindenwood.
Menomonee Falls teen goes viral for being the sad Michigan fan in a sea of Wisconsin students during ‘Jump Around’
While the Wisconsin Badgers student section was jumping around — as they do — one Michigan Wolverines fan was not having it.
‘It’s just unreal’: Lone Mich. fan in viral video at Badgers game looks back on special moment
A video showing a dejected Michigan fan from Saturday’s Michigan-Wisconsin game is making the rounds online.
No. 8 Badgers announce start time for Kent State game
The University of Wisconsin football team will play Kent State at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.
‘It’s just unreal’: Lone Mich. fan in viral video at Badgers game looks back on special moment
A video showing a dejected Michigan fan from Saturday’s Michigan-Wisconsin game is making the rounds online.
Severe weather preps for Saturday’s Badger game
Badger fans are no stranger to game delays: just last month, a rain delay at the University of South Florida pushed kickoff time back about an hour. In the event of severe weather at Camp Randall Stadium, UW has a plan.
Yes, to Save the World, Wisconsin Really Needs to Beat Michigan
I don’t need to tell you that my alma mater, Wisconsin, plays Michigan in college football on Saturday, and the fate of the planet—or at least my petty psyche—is dependent on Wisconsin winning, preferably by at least 17 touchdowns.
7 College Football Travel Destinations Worth Visiting
Camp Randall Stadium is the oldest stadium in the Big 10 conference and home to the Wisconsin Badgers.
Limited number of tickets available for Saturday’s Badgers vs. Michigan game
More Badger fans have something to jump around for. On Thursday, UW-Madison announced a limited quantity of tickets are being released for the previously sold out game.
Game on: UW-Madison and University of Michigan gardens make wager on football game
In a Facebook post, Allen Centennial Garden, a botanical garden on the UW-Madison campus, made a bet with the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum at the University of Michigan about which university’s football team will win the game.
UW freshman Emily Lauterbach posts top-20 finish in women’s golf event
In her first collegiate event, University of Wisconsin freshman golfer Emily Lauterbach shot a final-round 2-over-par 74 Tuesday to finish tied for 19th place at the Glass City Invitational.
UW, Hawaii mutually cancel final 2 games of series deal
The University of Wisconsin football team has canceled the final two games of its three-game series with Hawaii.
Wisconsin Badgers athletics’ $610 million annual impact for state is down from earlier study
Intercollegiate athletics at the University of Wisconsin produces an estimated annual economic impact of $610 million for the state, a figure that has fallen by more than one-third compared to a similar study published eight years ago.
WCHA coaches pick Wisconsin Badgers to win 2019-20 regular-season women’s hockey title
As unanimously as is possible, Western Collegiate Hockey Association coaches picked the University of Wisconsin women’s hockey team to finish first in the 2019-20 season.
Wisconsin Badgers’ Annie Pankowski among 30 finalists for NCAA Woman of the Year award
Nearly six months after her playing career at the University of Wisconsin ended, Annie Pankowski continues to earn accolades.
Howard Moore’s family tragedy has taken an emotional toll on UW basketball coaches and players
Wisconsin men’s basketball coach Greg Gard may never forget the phone call he received early on the morning of May 25.
Gard had driven out of town with his wife and three children and planned to spend Memorial Day weekend relaxing and bonding with his family.
Badgers men’s basketball program seeks ‘normalcy’ after Howard Moore tragedy
(Coach Greg) Gard met with beat reporters from the State Journal and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Monday afternoon, providing an update of how the Badgers’ extended family is coping three-plus months after assistant coach Howard Moore was seriously injured in a multiple-vehicle crash that caused three fatalities, including Moore’s wife Jennifer and 9-year-old daughter Jaidyn.
Quintez Cephus: Breaking down potential lawsuit against Wisconsin
Should wide receiver Quintez Cephus be enrolled as a student at the University of Wisconsin—Madison, let alone play for the Badgers football team?This question could soon become a legal matter for the university.
Wisconsin Athletic Board approves changes to Student-Athlete Discipline Policy
An arrest or filing of charges that is believed to be imminent now triggers the automatic suspension of a University of Wisconsin athlete under a change to the athletic department’s discipline policy approved Friday by the Athletic Board.
Gwen Jorgensen, Joe Thomas among class of new UW Athletic Hall of Fame
It is a well-rounded class filled with athletes from the swim team, track, football, and special services.
UW Athletics Hall of Fame inducts 2019 class
A ceremony was held at the Camp Randall Memorial Sports Center, which is adjacent to Camp Randall Stadium.
Athletic board approves changes to Student-Athlete Discipline Policy
The policy change mandates automatic suspension of any student athlete who is arrested or charged with a specified crime.
Pizza, Ice Cream, and ‘Ravenous’ Fans: Why Russell Wilson Loves Seattle
Wilson grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and went to college first at North Carolina State University and then at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He played for NC State’s football team, the Wolfpack, for three years and then played for the Wisconsin Badgers for one. He’s been all around the U.S., but Seattle was a new experience for him.
Some old, some new and some Beyonce: New era for UW Marching Band begins
Expect a little Beyonce, Jonas Brothers and Adele during the UW Marching Band’s first halftime show under new band director Corey Pompey.
What Is J.J. Watt’s Net Worth?
After that season, Watt transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After being redshirted for the 2008 season, he debuted for the Badgers as a defensive end in 2009. Watt showed potential immediately, putting up 4.5 sacks in 13 games for a team that would make the Champs Sports Bowl and defeat Miami.
Hartland native Taylor Amann’s time on this season of ‘American Ninja Warrior’ has ended. Will she be back?
Noted: When Amann was a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2016, she competed and won “Team Ninja Warrior: College Madness,” a college edition of the program, with two schoolmates.
Trip to Canada carries marketing value for Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team
There was a healthy list of reasons why the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team wanted to take part in a foreign tour that the NCAA allows once every four summers.
7 fun facts about Taylor Amann, the Hartland native competing in the national finals of ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Noted: “I really surprised myself with each obstacle I made,” said Amann, a 2014 Arrowhead High School graduate and 2018 alumna of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “When I found out I was the top female from city finals, I was just so excited to see what I could do at the next stage.”
Attorneys for women accusing Quintez Cephus of assault question UW’s reinstatement
Attorneys representing the women who accused Wisconsin Badgers player Quintez Cephus of sexual assault last year say UW-Madison’s decision to reinstate him sends a message that the university cannot be trusted to protect victims.
Should You Let Your Kid Play Football? Experts Weigh In
Quoted: Despite the publicity of CTE, doctors cannot predict whether a child will have it later on, says Julie Stamm, Ph.D., LAT, ATC, who researched the issue at the Boston University CTE Center. “We do not understand why one person gets it and the other does not get it,” adds Dr. Stamm, also a clinical assistant professor in the department of kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
UW Volleyball tabbed as Big Ten preseason favorite
Big Ten coaches have picked the Badgers as the favorites to win the Big Ten Conference in volleyball for the 2019 season. UW finished 3rd in 2018.
Plain Talk: A still railing-less Camp Randall challenges fans
Another football season is upon us and the Wisconsin Badgers will open this week in a stadium that sports hand rails for the fans in the seats.
UW safety Collin Wilder, 11-year-old Aubrey Wayman become teammates off the field
The meeting was intended to be brief — a hello, a handshake, a group photo, some words of encouragement — but Collin Wilder lingered after others had left.
There was something about Aubrey Wayman that made Wilder, in the early stages of his first season with the University of Wisconsin football program after transferring from Houston, want to stick around a little longer.
Quintez Cephus says he’s eligible to play football again for UW
“God is good! So thankful to be eligible to play with my teammates!”
Sophie Pomrehn has a lot on her plate as UW football’s performance dietitian
Pomrehn joined the program in May as its football performance dietitian, a newly created position. Three months into her job, Pomrehn says she’s still getting to know the Badgers and understands why her presence in the dining hall at Camp Randall Stadium might have caused some trepidation at first.
Two days after being reinstated to UW, Quintez Cephus returns to practice
Two days after being reinstated as a student at the University of Wisconsin, Quintez Cephus was back on the football practice field with his teammates.
Badgers standouts Jonathan Taylor and Tyler Biadasz get first-team All-American honors from The Associated Press
University of Wisconsin junior running back Jonathan Taylor and junior center Tyler Biadasz were both named first-team preseason All-American by the Associated Presson Tuesday.
Photos: Nails’ Tales sculpture taken down
The Nail’s Tails sculpture in front of Camp Randall Stadium was taken down Wednesday and trucked to an unknown storage location.
Quintez Cephus returns to UW football practice
Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst said on Wednesday that there’s still eligibility issues remaining and no timeline is set for when Cephus will be able to play in a game. When asked by a reporter as to whether school credits was part of the issue, he answered, “Yeah it’s that. I think it’s along those lines.”
UW Badgers WR Quintez Cephus training with team
This comes after Cephus was reinstated back into the UW-Madison and rejoined the Badgers.
Coach Chryst: Quintez Cephus practices with team, first time since reinstated as student
University of Wisconsin head football coach, Paul Chryst, said Quintez Cephus went through his first practice Wednesday since being reinstated to the University.
Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus returns to practice
Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus returned to practice Wednesday, though he is not eligible to play in games yet at least in part because he lacks credits after he was expelled this spring amid sexual assault allegations.
Former Badger reflects on past year with auto-immune disorder
Former Wisconsin Badger offensive lineman Travis Frederick is thanking family, friends, coaches, teammates, and fans for their support, one year after being diagnosed with an auto-immune disorder.
An investigation into football recruiting costs shows Wisconsin to be among the most frugal
Wisconsin’s recruiting costs for 2017-18 were $350,695. That was the No. 13 mark in the Big Ten, ahead of only Maryland ($339,299). Figures for Northwestern weren’t available, however. It also represented a 36.5% increase from 2012-13.
Former Badger reflects on past year with auto-immune disorder
According to the Mayo Clinic, Guillain-Barre Syndrome is disorder in which your body’s immune system attacks your nerves. Weakness and tingling in your extremities are usually the first symptoms.
Quintez Cephus will rejoin UW Badgers, Wisconsin Athletics confirms
When asked what his message to sexual assault victims is, Cephus’ attorney said:”I’m not sure that it’s fair to ask Quintez that. He just went through a year in which we was falsely accused of sexual assault. Quintez feels strongly about victims – real victims of sexual assault, but I just don’t think that’s an appropriate question for him.”
Forward Madison FC to take on UW in friendly
Forward Madison FC will play the University of Wisconsin Badgers men’s soccer team in a friendly match-up on Wednesday night.
Wisconsin Athletics confirms Quintez Cephus will officially rejoin Badger football team
The statement said UW Athletics takes sexual misconduct allegations seriously and noted the impact that sexual assault has on college campuses.