Sports are very cyclical. They go through nearly the same 12-month cycle every year' with the exception of events like the Olympics and the World Cup.
Personally, this is always one of the tougher stretches of the annual sports cycle. With Wisconsin basketball behind us and spring practice over for the football team, UW sports take on more of a "backseat" role for the next few months. Sure, there's the NFL Draft along with the NBA and NHL playoffs for the next couple months, but while I love watching the playoffs, they don't quite match my excitement for Badger sports. There's of course plenty of MLB action for months to come as well, but there's always a longing for UW football during the dog days of summer.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still excited to watch the NBA and NHL playoffs and baseball throughout the course of the summer, but reading content all over the Internet has me craving for the start of the fall practice and the season opener in August.
Regardless, the conclusion of the spring game marks the beginning of this "down period" for Wisconsin football. Although it's still only April, football season can never start soon enough.
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BTN's Tom Dienhart comments on how the ACC grant of rights agreement could halt conference realignment -- as Mike also pointed out yesterday.
Sporting News ranked every college football coach and two Big Ten coaches cracked the top 10.
Former Gophers wideout and current Broncos receiver Eric Decker will have a new reality TV show with his stunning fiance (country/pop singer Jessie James).
Those around the UW softball program know the story well, but Andy Baggot highlights the compelling story of outfielder Mary Massei.
Miss the UW Spring Game? Catch some of the highlights and interviews here on BTN.com.