It’s a familiar story. The Badgers recruit an elite Wisconsin high school player hard, for months or even years, and then an out-of-state blue blood school swoops in at the last minute, offers a scholarship, and poof. The kid is off to Durham or Lexington. Seth Trimble. Jalen Johnson. Tyler Herro. Kevon Looney. J.P. Tokoto. […]
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Who will step up for the Badgers after Mellusi goes down?
Luke Fickell must have listened to me last week, because the Wisconsin Badgers ran the ball more than they threw en route to a 38-17 rout of Purdue. Despite the big win – Wisconsin’s 17th straight over Purdue – stud running back Chez Mellusi fractured his fibula late in the 4th quarter. The injury is […]
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Friendly advice for the Badgers: Tanner Mordecai shouldn’t throw the ball more than 30 times a game
I think I echo a lot of Badger fans when I say that we need a return to the run game in some form. The eye test has shown me pretty much what I expected from quarterback Tanner Mordecai, a quarterback that probably isn’t NFL level, but is ahead of many of his peers. Mordecai […]
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2023-24 Homecoming games and dance schedule for Racine Unified
RACINE — The 2023-24 Racine Unified School District (RUSD) Homecoming games and dance schedules are now available. Students, parents, faculty, and community members can use the following schedule to plan their trips to their respective school’s homecoming football games and ensure all suits, ties, dresses and accessories are purchased before the big dances throughout the […]
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The top-20 quarterback seasons in Wisconsin Badger history
With a brand new air raid offense, any given Badger quarterback now figures to throw the ball more than ever. While running backs have typically dominated in Madison, head coach Luke Fickell wants to modernize the offense and keep 8-man boxes away from the line of scrimmage. Tanner Mordecai, Wisconsin’s current signal caller, put up […]
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Tee off at the 2023 Strive Scholarship Golf Outing on Sept. 15
RACINE COUNTY — The Racine Founder’s Rotary Club’s annual fundraising event, the Strive Scholarship Golf Outing, is slated for Friday, Sept. 15. Those interested in spending a day on the greens at, Ives Grove Golf Links, 14101 Washington Ave. in Sturtevant, are encouraged to sign up to help raise funds for scholarships that give back […]
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Raiders longtime announcer enjoys 10th title ride
It’s been a few days now, but don’t for a second think the luster has worn off for anybody associated with the Racine Raiders. Alex Gonzalez in action against the Seminoles. – When you win a national title for the 10th time, there’s plenty of shine to go around. The Raiders, in their 70th season, […]
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Badgers offer another player from deep in-state class of 2025
After evaluating him for a while, Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Greg Gard offered 2025 forward Xzavion Mitchell after an unofficial visit over the weekend, Mitchell posted on X (formerly Twitter). The 6’8” rising junior attends Oshkosh North High School, alma mater of NBA All-Star (and shuddabinabadger) Tyrese Halliburton. Mitchell has good vision, footwork and handles. […]
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Wisconsin Badgers volleyball is poised to run it back in 2023, plus two transfers who could have huge impact
The college volleyball season is underway in Madison, and the No. 1 ranked Wisconsin Badgers hope to pick up where they left off in 2023. With head coach Kelly Sheffield, Badgers volleyball has made five straight Elite 8 appearances including a national championship in 2021. Wisconsin lost a heartbreaker to Pitt last year, ending their […]
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Raiders preparing for 10th national title game berth
RACINE — Playing for national championships certainly isn’t anything new for the storied Racine Raiders franchise. But it’s also a moment not to be taken for granted – rather, it must be savored. And don’t think for a second the Raiders and their faithful fan base aren’t doing just that. Racine (15-0 overall) will travel […]
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Youth Sports Expo on Sept. 9 highlights local sports and recreational activities
RACINE COUNTY — Youth and their families are welcome at the Second Annual Racine County Youth Sports Expo on Sept. 9 at the Image Management YMCA, 8501 Campus Drive, in Mount Pleasant. The event will feature a day of family fun and activities. Racine County believes that the expo is more than an event. They […]
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Could the Wisconsin Badgers have their first 4,000-yard passer this year?
There’s a lot of buzz in Madison this summer. From Luke Fickell and Phil Longo’s hiring, to huge transfers like CJ Williams and Tanner Mordecai, the Wisconsin Badgers are primed for a big year. Fickell and Longo have already promised to move Wisconsin toward an Air Raid offense, an extreme change for the Badgers’ traditional […]
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The top high school baller in the country will graduate early. Could that help UW get the best basketball player in the state?
The best high school basketball player in the country, Cooper Flagg, is a rising junior. He holds an offer from Duke. The best high school basketball player in Wisconsin, Kon Knueppel II, is a rising senior. He also holds an offer from Duke. Earlier this month, Flagg, a 6’8” phenom from Maine projected by many […]
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Are the Wisconsin Badgers wide receivers primed for a breakout season?
It’s an exciting time in Madison, as new head coach Luke Fickell and offensive coordinator Phil Longo have promised to give Wisconsin Badgers fans something they’ve never seen before – an Air Raid offense. Wisconsin’s football identity has been set in stone as a grinding run game since Barry Alvarez took over in 1990. Only three Badgers […]
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Amidst a crowded KC Chiefs’ LB room, Leo Chenal will have to elevate his performance.
Being on a perennial contender like the Kansas City Chiefs is the opportunity professional athletes dream of: the chance to play meaningful football games with a championship on the line, all while facing off against some of the best players in the world in practice every day. Advantages and disadvantages Iron sharpens iron, and for […]