The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

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Wisconsin on Peacock, Chez Mellusi back in '24, grading the Badgers through 4 games Sep 26, 2023

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It's the bye week for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse talk about Wisconsin's game against Rutgers being on Peacock, the chances Chez Mellusi returns in 2024, Nathanial Vakos being on pace to set some records and they grade the team through 1/3 of the season.

Fans react to the Rutgers game being on Peacock (0:40)
Could Chez Mellusi return for a sixth season? (5:33)
Nathanial Vakos having himself a season (9:33)
Is the B1G West historically bad? (12:13)
Grading the Badgers through four games (18:08)

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Wisconsin-Purdue recap, Chez Mellusi's injury, concerns on defense Sep 23, 2023

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Wisconsin opened Big Ten play with a 38-17 win over Purdue. Zach and Jesse talk about the devastating loss of Chez Mellusi, the Badgers starting fast, Tanner Mordecai beating the Boilermakers with his feet, the issues in stopping the run and they answer your Twitter questions.

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The Camp: Wisconsin's biggest questions, getting all the WRs involved, Badgers heading to Purdue Sep 20, 2023

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The Badgers will open Big Ten play on Friday at Purdue. Zach and Jesse discuss the biggest questions facing the team, the struggle to get all the offensive weapons involved and the energy inside the program.

Will the offense ever be the one we thought it could? (2:40)

Should Chez and Braelon be used differently? (6:56)

Biggest defensive questions facing UW (16:15)

The struggle to keep all the weapons involved (24:02)

The energy around the program (31:29)

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The Camp: Wisconsin-Georgia Southern recap, Braelon Allen, Badgers defense, Hunter Wohler Sep 17, 2023

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Wisconsin bounced back with a 35-14 win over Georgia Southern, but things aren't all sunshine and rainbows. Zach and Jesse talk about another slow start, another strong third quarter, Braelon Allen's tough week, the consistent excellence of Hunter Wohler, whether the Badgers are ready for the Big Ten season and more.

Another slow start...what’s the issue? (1:37)

Braelon Allen’s ‘tough’ week (12:26)

Badgers defense gets TOs but gives up yards (21:00)

Tanner Mordecai using his legs (26:15)

More excellence from Hunter Wohler (31:42)

Your Twitter questions (34:18)

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The Camp: Braelon Allen's workload, is the offense close to clicking, how good is Washington State Sep 13, 2023

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The Badgers are getting ready for Georgia Southern. Zach and Jesse discuss what Braelon Allen had to say about his lack of carries against Washington State, how far away the offense is from clicking, putting Tanner Mordecai’s turnovers into context, the lack of playing time for Keontez Lewis, Wisconsin struggling to force turnovers and just how good is Washington State.

Braelon Allen on his lack of carries (1:36)

How far away is the offense from clicking (8:48)

Tanner Mordecai and turnovers (10:27)

Keontez Lewis playing time? (15:07)

Struggling to create takeaways (19:48)

Wazzu...2nd best team on UW’s schedule? (24:37)

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The Camp: Wisconsin falls at Washington State, Tanner Mordecai, Badgers defense Sep 11, 2023

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Wisconsin went on the road and fell at Washington State. Zach and Jesse talk about the slow start on both sides, the comeback, Tanner Mordecai gets the passing game going and they answer your Twitter questions.

Wisconsin’s defense struggles early (4:08)
Fickell says ‘We have the talent to win now’ (8:33)
Tanner Mordecai and the passing game (16:37)
Your Twitter questions (28:37)

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The Camp: September 5, 2023 Sep 05, 2023

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Wisconsin hits the road to face Washington State. Zach and Jesse discuss the Badgers memories from last year's loss, the challenge of defending quarterback Cam Ward, the #Badgers intense focus on finishing games and more.

Last year’s game on Wisconsin’s mind (1:06)

QB Cam Ward a huge challenge (4:57)

Luke Fickell’s ‘delusional expectations’ (7:48)

The lack of stacked boxes in Game 1

(14:40) Finishing 4th quarter games a focus (17:33)

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The Camp: Sept. 3, 2023 Sep 03, 2023

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Wisconsin took its season opener 38-17 over Buffalo. Zach and Jesse talk about the 'one-one punch' of Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi, the up-and-down debut for Tanner Mordecai, the #Badgers defense showing flashes but plenty of work to do and they answer your Twitter questions.

-- Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen go off (1:44)

-- Up and down debut for Tanner Mordecai (8:31)

-- Defense shows flashes, room to improve (19:30)

-- Twitter questions (29:40)

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The Camp: August 29, 2023 Aug 29, 2023

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Wisconsin has set its depth chart for the first week. Zach and Jesse talk about all the transfers in the two-deep, Bryson Green with the starting unit, potential concerns at tight end and how many points will the #Badgers score this season.

Transfers dominate first depth chart (2:01)
Bryson Green gets the nod with the starters (10:30)
Concerns at TE? (16:20)
How many points will Wisconsin score? (28:40)

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The Camp: Wisconsin Badgers season preview Aug 27, 2023

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It's season preview time for the #Badgers. Zach and Jesse give their record predictions, one very bold prediction, discuss some over/unders, players under the radar and more.

-- Biggest question going into Week 1 (2:47)

-- Under the radar players (7:27)

-- Toughest game (16:26)

-- More dangerous trap game (21:18)

-- Over/unders (37:48)

-- Bold prediction (46:15)

-- Season prediction (51:01)

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