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Wisconsin Badgers football QB Graham Mertz enters the transfer portal and the Badgers are going bowling Dec 05, 2022

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Its the end of an era as Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz enters the transfer portal. I reflect on his career with the Badgers and why Wisconsin failed to give him much help or to develop him. We talk about his improvement this season and what this means for the quarterback room going into next season. Luke Fickell is going to need to find a veteran QB this off-season.

We move on to the Badgers bowl prep, will the younger players see more reps and why it should be Myles Burkett and not Chase Wolf starting in this bowl game. We talk about why the Badgers bowl streak is impressive and important and how Luke Fickell can use the bowl practices to jump-start his coaching tenure.

Finally on Locked On Badgers we talk about big recruiting visits from Jamel Howard and Malik Elzy and take a look at what the Badgers still need to add to their recruiting class this cycle.

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Live reaction show to the Marquette and Wisconsin basketball game - plus more talk on Jim Leonhard Dec 04, 2022

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Jump in and lets keep discussing the HUGE news that Jim Leonhard will be staying on with the Wisconsin Badgers football program as the defensive coordinator. We talk about why this is such a coup and are there any real concerns? Is this the dream scenario ?

We also discuss the big basketball game between Marquette and Wisconsin. We discuss the red-hot start Chucky Hepburn had and why it made his injury even worse. Plus Tyler Wahl continues to give his heart and soul on every possession.

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Bob Bostad leaves as the Wisconsin Badgers football team continues its shakeup under Luke Fickell Dec 03, 2022

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Join us as we talk about Badgers football icon Bob Bostad moving on as he takes a spot on the Indiana coaching staff. What does this mean for the Luke Fickell staff and did Bostad actually fail -- or was he not given the chance. We take some user comments as well.

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Reasons to be optimistic regarding Luke Fickell and the football team | Wisconsin Badgers Podcast Dec 02, 2022

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Reasons to be optimistic regarding Luke Fickell and the football team | Wisconsin Badgers Podcast with the legendary Badgers twitter follow Scary Alvarez. We get into the state of the program and if Chris McIntosh should have talked more about a national coaching search -- was he clear enough ? We talk about being happy for new coaches while not trashing those on the way out the door! We discuss what Luke Fickell brings to the program and why he is a culture fit.

We also get into hockey and what is in store for the hockey program under Tony Granato, is this possibly his last year ?

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The future of Wisconsin Badgers football recruiting under Luke Fickell with John Garcia Jr Dec 02, 2022

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We bring John Garcia Jr. on the show and talk about the future of Wisconsin Badgers football recruiting under new head coach Luke Fickell. What does he bring to Wisconsin from a name brand standpoint and how does he enhance the value of the Badgers brand. We talk about how even though he's an outsider - he still really embodies a lot of what Wisconsin has traditionally stood for.

We talk about the recruiting ceiling for the Badgers under Fickell and why top-25 classes are the expectation - we also talk about what he will need to do to get running right away. Finally we talk about which targets from the Luke Fickell's old team the Bearcats we might see head to Wisconsin.

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The risk of not choosing Jim Leonhard as the next head coach for the Wisconsin Badgers football team. Dec 01, 2022

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Today on Locked On Badgers we talk about the risk of not picking Jim Leonhard as the next head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football team. He's a guy thats likely to succeed and would have been at Wisconsin for the long haul. Its like being able to potentially buy Amazon stock before it blew up and keep it forever.

We talk about culture change as well and wonder how much Luke Fickell will alter what has made Wisconsin into the consistent power it has been for twenty plus years.

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Who will be on new Wisconsin Badgers football head coach Luke Fickell's coaching staff, what does that mean for Jim Leonhard ? Dec 01, 2022

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The new Wisconsin Badgers head football coach is filling out his staff. We talk about the guys Luke Fickell is bringing with him. Mike Tressell is one of the best assisstant coaches in the country and he's coming over to help run the Badgers defense. We talk about Colin Hitschler and Mike Brown who will be joining Coach Fickell in Madison as well. Both Hitschler and Brown have a strong recruiting background and look to be solid additions.

We talk about the revamped recruiting department and the key pieces joining on that front as well as Fickell's 'secret-weapon' - the strength and conditioning coach Brady Collins. Why these hires back up what Coach Fickell was saying about player development and recruiting.

Finally we talk about what all of this means for Jim Leonhard and why its probably closes the book --- at least for now --- on his Badgers employement.

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More thoughts on Luke Fickell and reacting to the Wisconsin Badgers Wake Forest basketball game Nov 30, 2022

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Join Locked On Badgers as we continue talking about new Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell and does this make it less likely Graham Mertz comes back? What about his vision is exciting for Badgers fans?

We also react to the Badgers basketball game against Wake Forest. What are some things we really like about this team and what are some of our concerns. We talk about a big bounce-back effort from Chucky Hepburn.

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Chris McIntosh nailed the Wisconsin Badgers football head coach search by landing Luke Fickell and why players have a right to be upset Nov 29, 2022

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I have some rants, I talk about why I think Chris McIntosh nailed this job search and why I don't agree it was really poorly managed. I talk about why I don't really care if Luke Fickell ends up being a target for Ohio State, why if it does happen it means Wisconsin is doing really well. We also talk about why the players have a right to be upset and vent on social media.

I talk about the importance of recruiting and why Fickell and his staff won't forget about in-state kids and prospects. Were bridges burned ? I don't think long-term the impact will be all that damaging.

Finally on Locked On Badgers I take some user comments, why so many people are for the hire and so many are against it? We talk about Fickell's defensive scheme and why he should be just fine in the Big Ten.

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Luke Fickell won the press conference as the new Wisconsin Badgers head coach shared his vision Nov 29, 2022

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Join us as we talk about our key takeaways from the initial Wisconsin Badgers press conference for new head coach Luke Fickell. We talk about why Chris Mcintosh owned the moment. We talk about some of the interesting tidbits Fickell shared about Jim Leonhard, his recruiting approach and his first priorities.

We also hear Chris McIntosh talk about the steps that the Badgers are willing to take and why its time to play for championships.

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