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Good morning! This is going to be a daily(ish) post that discusses the goings on of the rest of the Big Ten Conference, and the country as needed. Much like the European Union, the Big Ten is a loosely confederated group of entities that sometimes have the same goals (like free movement of people between countries or not winning national titles in football or basketball) and sometimes accept new members that they later regret (Estonia or Rutgers).
We hope that you will use this post to comment on things happening around the conference and also as a sort of daily open thread to discuss breaking news or argue about Spotted Cow.
- Looks like it’s time to get out the vote for special teams ace Derek Watt!
So crazy dawg smh they gotta fix that bro https://t.co/FSr68yoo57
— F L ⚡️ S H (@Melvingordon25) November 13, 2019
- Psst, Coach Chryst.........run the ball on Saturday.
Here is what Wisconsin backs have done to Nebraska since the Huskers joined the Big Ten pic.twitter.com/TCrwctEDg8
— Connor Happer (@ConnorHapper) November 13, 2019
- The wrestling team is off to a gangbusters start this year.
We’ve got some work to do pic.twitter.com/3c4r008PZt
— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) November 12, 2019
Transfer wrestler Seth Gross has been dominant so far and leads the team.
At 133, @GodsWrestler133 remains at No. 1 after a 6-3 decision vs. No. 13 Derek Spann of Buffalo and a first period pin vs. Edinboro pic.twitter.com/Y17Qb1eq1Y
— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) November 12, 2019
- So, it was the start of the early signing period on Wednesday and a number of Badger programs started signing recruits! You probably saw all of the men’s basketball recruits posts yesterday, but here is an update on all of the other teams!
- The softball team added some players to hopefully help them go deeper in the NCAA Tournament.
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— Wisconsin Softball (@BadgerSoftball) November 13, 2019
Healy: “The state of Wisconsin is going to have a new hometown favorite when Sylvia steps on the field in Madison. Sylvia is a strong, powerful, and passionate about representing the state.” pic.twitter.com/GV58wm4Y5M
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— Wisconsin Softball (@BadgerSoftball) November 13, 2019
Healy:”Gabby is a left-handed power hitter from Chicago. She’s a corner/catcher who can also run it down in the outfield. Her size, athleticism, and speed make her a triple threat at the plate.” @gabbyaltobelli pic.twitter.com/tb5XeGoaBX
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— Wisconsin Softball (@BadgerSoftball) November 13, 2019
Healy:”Peyton is one of the best all-around athletes that we’ve recruited to Wisconsin. Her tremendous range & arm-strength make her an ideal Big Ten short stop & centerfielder. Peyton is fast, agile, & savvy.” pic.twitter.com/APM6V1DvUR
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— Wisconsin Softball (@BadgerSoftball) November 13, 2019
Healy: “Gabi Salo will graduate high school as one of the most successful and highly decorated pitchers to ever come from the state of Michigan.” pic.twitter.com/rA3xCbSI7e
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— Wisconsin Softball (@BadgerSoftball) November 13, 2019
Healy: “Ava is a tremendously talented left-handed pitcher from the SoCal Choppers. She can spin the ball, and gets swinging strikes on both sides of the plate.“ pic.twitter.com/wQp6vShxUg
- The wrestling team had a pair of new recruits sign on Wednesday.
It’s National Signing Day and we’ve got our first commit!!! Welcome to the Badger family, @thebraxtonamos pic.twitter.com/JRdVPWbFwc
— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) November 13, 2019
Welcome to Wisconsin, @joseph_zargo!!! We’re excited to have you pic.twitter.com/gK0I4HaH1U
— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) November 13, 2019
- The women’s hoops team is undefeated so far this year and has been recruiting at a higher clip than they have in the past.
.@BadgerCoachTsip on Halle: "Halle’s combination of strong leadership and solid work ethic will be a great addition to our team. We are thrilled that she found her new home in Madison and we’re happy to welcome Halle and the Douglass family to Wisconsin!” #Badgers
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerWBB) November 13, 2019
.@BadgerCoachTsip on Brooke: "Brooke will continue the legacy of former great Benet Academy athletes here at Wisconsin and she is a great fit for our program. We are thrilled to welcome Brooke and the Schrameks to the Badger family!” #Badgers
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerWBB) November 13, 2019
.@BadgerCoachTsip on Kate: “We are happy to welcome Kate Thompson, the first player in program history from Louisiana. Kate is a versatile post player who uses her size well inside and can also face-up and shoot." #Badgers
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerWBB) November 13, 2019
- A nice post written by in-state twins Johnny and Jordan Davis.
"We’re Jonathan and Jordan Davis from La Crosse, Wisconsin and we both just signed a NLI to become members of the Badger basketball team starting in 2020.
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) November 13, 2019
"It’s a day we’ll never forget."
my ords: Jonathan & Jordan Davis#OnWisconsin » #NSD20https://t.co/khkR1yntgl
- Big bounce-back series this weekend for the Badgers. Also, you can throw a teddy bear on the ice on Saturday!
Let's do plenty of this at the Kohl Center this weekend.
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) November 13, 2019
: https://t.co/5A3ML4ZEkh pic.twitter.com/eyMl78RkhC
Here are a few of the players that have committed to the men’s hockey team as well.
And Daniel Laatsch is officially heading to @BadgerMHockey! pic.twitter.com/HS5x2RKrqE
— USA Hockey’s NTDP (@USAHockeyNTDP) November 13, 2019
Congrats to @C_rowe00 who signed his National Letter of Intent today to @BadgerMHockey! #ClimbAboard pic.twitter.com/dSGuQBU1rM
— Des Moines Buccaneers (@bucshockey) November 13, 2019
I’m thrilled to officially be a Badger! #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/qei3ZwSeVH
— Sam Stange (@sam_stange3) November 13, 2019
- The cross country team, presumably, has their pick of the litter when it comes to recruiting, but I don’t know where to begin looking for high school cross country recruiting rankings.
#NationalSigningDay2019 Emma Watcke from Hinsdale, Illinois
— Wisconsin Track & Field (@BadgerTrackXC) November 13, 2019
• 2018 OHSAA State Cross Championship Runner Up
• 4:39 Mile PR
• 10:34 2 Mile PR#OnWisconsin ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/7d72Ocp4CH
#NationalSigningDay2019 Caleb Brown from Shelby, Ohio
— Wisconsin Track & Field (@BadgerTrackXC) November 13, 2019
•4x State Champion
•2019 New Balance Outdoor National two mile champion#OnWisconsin ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/WiSgCRNSkY
#NationalSigningDay2019 Bob Liking from St. Charles, Illinois
— Wisconsin Track & Field (@BadgerTrackXC) November 14, 2019
•Program record in the 3-mile race: 14 minutes, 23 seconds
•2019 State Champion #OnWisconsin ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/ajE35loruZ
- By act of God, Chase Young will not be playing against Rutgers. To be clear, I think Young SHOULD be able to play against Rutgers but it is good that he isn’t because Rutgers would eventually run out of quarterbacks.
Excited to be back on the field next week! Thank you Buckeye Nation for all the love and support. I’m blessed to be a part of this team, this university, and this community. Lots of love to my family. God Bless and Go Bucks!
— CY2 (@youngchase907) November 13, 2019
- A.J. Epenesa only had one tackle against the Badgers last Saturday. It was, admittedly, a strip sack that led to points but still...pretty good work by the o-line!
- Penn State needs to let it go.
- It is a good thing that more athletes are starting to care about their mental health as much as their physical health.
- I like that Rutgers hired a search firm and they are going to hire the guy everyone wanted them to hire in the first place.
- Imagine cheering for a team that doesn’t have their entire 2020 basketball recruiting class already signed. Couldn’t be me.
- Wanna see a dead body? Come look at the Northwestern film review of the Merrimack loss.
- The Gophers signed two 4-star recruits in basketball.
- If you enjoy Michigan State sadness, and who doesn’t, this recap of the game-winning Illinois touchdown from Saturday is delicious.
B1G basketball scoreboard from last night (losses in bold because we are here to laugh at misfortune):
Purdue 55 - Marquette 65
Northwestern 72 - Providence 63
Rutgers 62 - Drexel 57
No. 16 Ohio State 76 - No. 10 Villanova 51