It's officially summer, and there are still a few weeks until the Badgers start fall camp, let alone their 2011 season. But before we get going on the next installments of Wisconsin football, basketball, and hockey, all of us at B5Q want to know what you think! We want to make sure B5Q is your first stop for news and analysis about the Badgers, but in order to do that we need your help. What would you like to see more of this year? What are we doing well, and what could we improve on? This is your time to let us know what you, our awesome readers, want to see on the site.
Don't be afraid to offer your constructive criticism- we can take it! It's all about keeping B5Q going strong into its third full year of coverage. In the meantime, there are a few things you can do to help build our community and get the most out of your time on the site.
Order Badger Kickoff 2011!
The most comprehensive Badger football preview magazine is back for a second year. Adam Hoge and a host of other Badger bloggers put a ton of time into the magazine, and it's jam-packed with 128 color pages. It hits newsstands July 19 all across the great state of Wisconsin, but it you want it earlier or live out of state, you can order it online from MapleStreetPress.com. It's only $9.99 online so order today!
Like B5Q on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
Social media is growing faster every day. Facebook and Twitter are great ways for our community to communicate and stay connected. Luckily, the SB Nation mothership gave us some awesome tools for sharing your favorite stories across all of your social networks. There are Facebook and Twitter buttons on every story page and on the front page, so be sure to link up and spread the word about B5Q!
For newer B5Q members, go here to "like" our Facebook page and get updates on your newsfeed.
For those of you on Twitter, you can follow @B5Q (Adam), @hoopsmarinara (Phil), @UWChuckSchwartz (Chuck), and me (@JohnVeldhuis).
Write a Fan Post or a Fan Shot!
Another great thing about SB Nation sites is if you have something to say, there are plenty of ways to say it. Fan Posts and Fan Shots are a great way for you to share your opinion and analysis about the Badgers, as well as news that others might have missed. Don't keep your thoughts bottled up -- let us know what you're thinking about the Badgers! Even better, make it a goal to write one during the season.
All of us at B5Q would like to thank you for helping the site take off in the last year, and we're looking forward to another exciting year of Badger sports. On, Wisconsin!