Zach Heilprin

Madison

Sports Director at The Zone Madison

Host at The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

Sports Director at @zonemadison (96.7FM 1670AM). Host of @The_Camp_WI & @TheSwing_WI.

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The Camp: Fickell’s ‘identity that fits us,’ Overreaction, er No?, NFL draft cleanup

1 week ago | madcitysportszone.com | Zach Heilprin

The Camp: Fickell’s ‘identity that fits us,’ Overreaction, er No?, NFL draft cleanupLuke Fickell spoke with ESPN’s Pete Thamel this week and said Wisconsin now has an ‘identity that fits’ them. Zach and Jesse discuss Fickell’s comments before getting into some Overreaction, er No? and finishing with a couple leftover draft questions. VIDEO
Packers agree to 1-year deal with veteran defender

2 weeks ago | madcitysportszone.com | Zach Heilprin

Two days after finishing the NFL Draft without having taken a linebacker or safety, the Green Bay Packers have reportedly bolstered those spots with a versatile former first-round pick. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, former Arizona and New York linebacker/safety Isaiah Simmons had agreed to a one-year deal with Green Bay. https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1916980550507663783Simmons was the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 draft for the Cardinals.
The Camp: Spring superlatives, draft recap, transfer portal adds

2 weeks ago | madcitysportszone.com | Zach Heilprin

The Camp: Spring superlatives, draft recap, transfer portal addsSpring practice is in the books. Zach and Jesse give their big picture takeaways, hand out some spring superlatives, discuss what it means that just two Badgers got drafted and close talking about the latest transfer portal additions. VIDEO
Two Badgers drafted, several others find homes as undrafted free agents

2 weeks ago | madcitysportszone.com | Zach Heilprin

It took until the seventh round, but a pair of former Wisconsin players heard their names called during the 2025 NFL Draft. First off the board was tackle Jack Nelson. He went to Atlanta with pick No. 218 overall. A four-year starter for the Badgers — one at right guard and the last three at left tackle — Nelson became the seventh Wisconsin offensive lineman drafted since 2019. He’s also the second member of his family drafted, as his father, Todd, was taken in the 12th round in 1988.
Packers stay on the offensive side of the ball for Day 2

3 weeks ago | madcitysportszone.com | Zach Heilprin

The Green Bay Packers kept their focus on the offensive side of the ball on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. A day after sending the Green Bay crowd into a frenzy by picking wide receiver Matthew Golden in the first round, general manager Brian Gutekunst continued his work by selecting North Carolina State offensive lineman Anthony Belton with the 54th overall pick. The 6-foot-6, 335-pound Belton started 32 games over the last three years for the Wolfpack and was a All-ACC pick as a junior.
The Camp: Spring Showcase recap, Overreaction, er No?, Jesse talks The Athletic departure

3 weeks ago | madcitysportszone.com | Zach Heilprin

The Camp: Spring Showcase recap, Overreaction, er No?, Jesse talks The Athletic departureFans got a chance to see the Badgers for the first time this spring. Zach and Jesse discuss what they saw in the Spring Showcase, including how the QBs played, concerns at left tackle, a true freshman LB making noise and more. They also play some Overreaction, er No? and Jesse discusses his decision to leave The Athletic. VIDEO
Brewers hit 3 HRs, beat Tigers 5-1 to take series

1 month ago | madcitysportszone.com | Zach Heilprin

Milwaukee hit three home runs on its way to a 5-1 win over Detroit on Wednesday afternoon to take two of three in the series. Christian Yelich got the hit parade going in the third inning with a solo shot, his fourth of the season, to give the Brewers a 2-0 lead. Rhys Hoskins would follow that in the fourth inning as he hit a two-run homer — his second in as many games. Then Sal Frelick found a pitch he liked in the sixth and knocked it out for his first long ball of the season.
The Camp: Tough injury news for Kevin Heywood, two transfers leaving already, actual positives from spring ball

1 month ago | madcitysportszone.com | Zach Heilprin

The Camp: Tough injury news for Kevin Heywood, two transfers leaving already, actual positives from spring ballIt’s been a tough couple days on the news front for Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse dive into Kevin Heywood’s likely season-ending injury, the departures of two recent transfer portal additions, some positives from the last couple of practices and the commitment of 3-star QB Ryan Hopkins.
Wisconsin loses starting LT to season-ending injury

1 month ago | madcitysportszone.com | Zach Heilprin

Wisconsin has likely lost its starting left tackle for the 2025 season. Sophomore Kevin Heywood went down with a leg injury last Thursday and needed help getting off the field. Coach Luke Fickell told reporters Tuesday morning that Heywood had suffered a torn ACL, would be getting surgery and will miss the upcoming season. “That’s one that is going to be really difficult and tough,” Fickell said. “But it’s also part of the game.
Wisconsin lands commitment from 3-star QB

1 month ago | madcitysportszone.com | Zach Heilprin

Wisconsin has its quarterback for its 2026 recruiting class. Ryan Hopkins (Santa Ana, CA) announced his commitment on Sunday night, making him the fifth player in the class so far.