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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.
- Quintez Cephus is officially back in school at UW-Madison and back on the football team.
Cephus on why he wanted to stay at Wisconsin:
— Zach Heilprin (@ZachHeilprin) August 19, 2019
“Because of my coaches and teammates. Them doing as much as they could to support me through this whole thing.
“I have no reason to run from Wisconsin.” #Badgers
This is what we mean when we talk FAMILY! Our guys will stand with you, we recruit with integrity and we take care of our own! Incredibly happy to have you back @QoDeep_87 !!! Let’s get to work Q! pic.twitter.com/mL7pP5dUNG
— Jensen Gebhardt (@CoachGebhardt) August 19, 2019
We will have a quick breakdown on what Cephus being back on the team could mean for the Badgers receivers and offense in general later today.
- Late on Monday night an Iowa commit flipped to Wisconsin! Welcome aboard to SDE/OLB Aaron Witt!
- The women’s soccer team was picked to finish third in the conference this year. They also had three players on the B1G preseason honors list. Coming off a Sweet 16 appearance last year, the Badgers will be expected to make some noise again come tourney time.
Congrats to our 3️⃣ #Badgers on the #B1GWSOC preseason honors list! #OnWisconsin https://t.co/MsUUbfyRU5
— Wisconsin Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) August 19, 2019
They open up their season this week in Florida with two road games.
IT'S OFFICIALLY GAME WEEK
— Wisconsin Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) August 19, 2019
The #Badgers are heading to Florida to open the 2019 regular season pic.twitter.com/SfhgHAbDcl
- The men’s soccer team has a friendly with local USL League One side Forward Madison on Wednesday that is free to the public. Forward Madison is one of the most exciting teams in all of American soccer for both their play on the field and their supporters in the stands. They also have the best kits in the USA, and maybe the world.
Are you coming? It's free!!
— Wisconsin Soccer (@BadgerMSoccer) August 19, 2019
Wednesday at 7 p.m. we're taking on @ForwardMSNFC on campus (at McClimon, not on Bascom Hill)
- Bryce Richter / UW-Madison pic.twitter.com/jnXI9EGsiz
Loud fans. Louder kits. @ForwardMSNFC and its #FullMingo Flock of supporters have taken @USLLeagueOne by storm. It’s time you get to know one of the most compelling clubs in all of US soccer:https://t.co/A46Lh7zJTF
— Urban Pitch (@Urban_Pitch) August 19, 2019
- The preseason AP Top-25 came out for football on Monday. The Badgers are ranked No. 19. There were a lot of other B1G teams ranked. Should be a fun season!
Every team in the AP Top 25 finished 2018 with a winning record.
— Pick Six Previews (@PickSixPreviews) August 19, 2019
Except #23 Nebraska (4-8)
- It was crazy shirt day at UW volleyball practice on Monday. Madison Duello and Michael Scott carried the day.
No need for a poll, guys.
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) August 19, 2019
This @theofficenbc shirt won by a LONG SHOT.
Apparently, Badger fans love @SteveCarell's face...A LOT. pic.twitter.com/yhX58naaCR
- Quick Badgers in the NFL update:
#Dolphins G Michael Deiter showed us why he is the frontrunner to open the season as the starting left guard as a rookie on Friday night
— Ryan Smith (@PFF_RyanSmith) August 19, 2019
Deiter allowed just 1 pressure in 30 pass-blocking snaps, excelled as a run-blocker and drew a penalty
(thread)#FinsUp pic.twitter.com/SxlGsiOavq
Melvin Gordon, who is nearly five weeks into a holdout, told ESPN he is training rigorously in Calif. and staying ready to play football. He wants to play but continues to wait for a resolution, doesn’t want to discuss the contract. “Just waiting on the call,” he said.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 19, 2019
- Always a good idea to know what the locals know when you travel to different B1G seasons. Here’s the tailgater’s guide to Iowa City.
- Ohio State is going to use a quarterback this season. Shocking, I know. The one they are going to start with is Justin Fields.
- Five big questions for Purdue football.
- Defending B1G West champions are not one of the top-25 teams in the country for 2019’s preseason AP Poll.
- The best recruit from Illinois’ 2019 recruiting class is going to miss the season with a knee injury. Get well soon, Marquez Beason!
- Five big questions for Michigan State football.
- Indiana misses AP top 25 for 1,299th consecutive week.