The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

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Jeff Grimes reportedly new OC, Riley Mahlman staying, transfer portal needs Dec 07, 2024

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Wisconsin reportedly has its new offensive coordinator in Jeff Grimes. Zach and Jesse discuss the addition and what it means for the Badgers. They also get into Riley Mahlman announcing his decision to return for his senior year and what Wisconsin needs in the transfer portal.

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Luke Fickell updates OC search, latest transfer portal moves, 2025 class superlatives Dec 05, 2024

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It was a busy Wednesday for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse talk about Luke Fickell's updates on the OC search, what he's looking for on offense and some potential changes on defense. Then they discuss the latest transfer portal news, including the loss of show favorite Trech Kekahuna. They close with some NSD superlatives for Wisconsin's 2025 class.

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Transfer portal heats up, in-state coaches talk Wisconsin's recruiting, early signing period Dec 02, 2024

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The offseason has officially begun for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the players that have entered the transfer portal and also areas of need. Then they get into Jesse's story on how high school coaches in the state view Wisconsin's recruiting efforts and they close by looking ahead to the early signing period.

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What now for Luke Fickell and Wisconsin, listener questions Nov 30, 2024

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The Badgers are going to finish the season under .500 for the first time in 23 years. Zach and Jesse touch on the Minnesota debacle but tackle much bigger picture topics as Luke Fickell enters a pivotal offseason. They also dive into a bunch of listener questions.

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Tressel on defensive struggles, Axe or bowl streak (?), Minnesota preview Nov 26, 2024

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Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel discussed the struggles his unit has had at times this year. Zach and Jesse discuss his comments, including on some of his personnel decisions in trying to stop the run. Then they play some Overreaction, er No?, preview the Minnesota game and make their Week 14 picks.

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4-star QB Carter Smith commits Nov 24, 2024

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Wisconsin has landed a top-tier quarterback in the class of 2025. Four-star Carter Smith announced his commitment to the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss what Smith brings to Madison and what it could mean for the other QBs on the roster moving forward.

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What went right and wrong at Nebraska, listener questions Nov 24, 2024

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Wisconsin lost to Nebraska for the first time in 12 years. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong in Lincoln, including a good day for Braedyn Locke, struggles on defense and some questionable coaching decisions. They also get into some listener questions that focus on the future of the program and whether Mike Tressel will be back as DC.

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Nebraska preview, Rhule or Fickell (?), Jaylen Williams flips to UW, Cole LaCrue goes portal, Week 13 picks Nov 21, 2024

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Wisconsin is headed to Nebraska this Saturday. Zach and Jesse preview the game and what needs to happen for the Badgers to win. Then they jump into Jaylen Williams flipping from Michigan, whether Cole LaCrue is just the first of several QBs heading to the portal, whether you'd rather be in Matt Rhule or Luke Fickell's situation and they close with their Week 13 picks.

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That Luke Fickell press conference, Overreaction, er No? Nov 19, 2024

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Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell met the media on Monday for the first time since firing offensive coordinator Phil Longo. Zach and Jesse talk about how feisty Fickell was and some of his answers/non-answers to what is next for the team's offense. They also play some Overreaction, er No?, including Braedyn Locke still being he unquestioned starting quarterback.

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Phil Longo fired Nov 18, 2024

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Wisconsin has fired offensive coordinator Phil Longo. Zach is joined by Ben Kenney to discuss the breaking news.

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