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4 observations from Wisconsin football's 12th spring practice

1 week ago | badgerextra.com | Colten Bartholomew

Fans will get to see a University of Wisconsin football team in need of a bounce back Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. Well, as motivated as a team can be in spring practice season, a 34-day stretch that tests players’ resolve. Practice on Thursday at Camp Randall was one of the lighter sessions of the team's 12 practices thus far. Players wore helmets and spider pads and contact on ball carriers was limited.
Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean keeping focus while future in limbo

1 week ago | badgerextra.com | Colten Bartholomew

It takes a while for Nyzier Fourqurean to leave the practice field. He’ll often catch balls from the jugs machine, speak with cornerbacks coach Paul Haynes about a particular technique and walk through that pointer with a teammate before heading off to his next stop. When he does finally step off, the work doesn't end there.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin volleyball's exhibition sweep of in-state rival

1 week ago | badgerextra.com | Dennis Punzel

Kelly Sheffield was flying solo in his post-match news conference Wednesday night after his University of Wisconsin volleyball team swept Marquette at the UW Field House. That’s because all of his players were upstairs, signing autographs and meeting the fans who are just getting acquainted with most of them.
Wisconsin adds QB with tie to coaching staff from transfer portal

1 week ago | badgerextra.com | Colten Bartholomew

A transfer quarterback who’s very familiar with one of the University of Wisconsin’s newest football staffers made his pledge to the Badgers late Wednesday night. Hunter Simmons is joining the Badgers after spending four seasons at Southern Illinois. Wisconsin assistant receivers coach Blake Rolan was Simmons’ offensive coordinator during his career with the Salukis. Simmons has appeared in 11 games and completed 91 of 163 passes for 1,021 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.
Wisconsin football loses 2nd scholarship receiver to transfer portal Tuesday

1 week ago | badgerextra.com | Colten Bartholomew

One of the original transfers to join coach Luke Fickell in his move from Cincinnati to the University of Wisconsin football team is moving on. Wide receiver Quincy Burroughs posted on social media Tuesday night that he would be entering the spring transfer portal after two seasons with the Badgers. The Jacksonville, Florida, native appeared in 22 games, tallied five catches for 43 yards and had five total tackles while playing on special teams.
Another transfer pass-catcher leaving Wisconsin football for transfer portal

1 week ago | badgerextra.com | Colten Bartholomew

A second of the three transfer pass-catchers that the University of Wisconsin football program recruited this winter will enter the spring transfer portal. Mark Hamper, a transfer from Idaho who was an FCS Freshman All-American in 2024, is headed for the portal, a BadgerExtra source said. A Wisconsin spokesperson said Tuesday afternoon that Hamper had not yet filed transfer paperwork. News of Hamper’s departure was first reported by 247Sports.
Wisconsin women's basketball reportedly adds elite rebounder via transfer portal

1 week ago | badgerextra.com | Sean Davis

The University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team reportedly bolstered its frontcourt Tuesday, adding its second transfer of the offseason. Southern Illinois transfer forward Gift Uchenna has committed to the Badgers, according to initial reports by On3’s Talia Goodman. Requests to Uchenna for further comment have gone unanswered, and she has not officially posted about her transfer on social media.
4 observations from Wisconsin football's 11th spring practice

1 week ago | badgerextra.com | Colten Bartholomew

Luke Fickell wasn’t thrilled with what he saw Tuesday at the McClain Center. The University of Wisconsin football team didn’t bring the kind of fire to the team’s 11th spring practice that Fickell hoped to see. Couple that with a handful of injuries depleting the offensive line and Fickell decided to end the session earlier than planned. “We got to prepare a practice like grown men,” Fickell said. “And I know that's hard.
Revenue sharing with players sends Wisconsin's proposed budget to another record high

1 week ago | badgerextra.com | Todd D. Milewski

Expenses for the University of Wisconsin athletic department are projected to increase 16% next school year, setting another record high at a time when it'll start to share revenue with players. Wisconsin is asking for approval of a budget with $198.895 million in expenses for the 2025-26 season. The plan cleared its first step Monday, receiving unanimous approval from an Athletic Board committee.
One of Wisconsin football's top transfer additions currently not with team

1 week ago | badgerextra.com | Colten Bartholomew

A transfer expected to be a key piece of the University of Wisconsin football team's offense is not currently with the program. Tight end Tanner Koziol has not been at practices since April 3, when he was seen riding a stationary bike and working with trainers. He sustained what appeared to be a lower leg injury at practice April 1. Badgers coach Luke Fickell was asked Tuesday about Koziol’s status and timetable for return.