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Breaking down position battles for fall camp: Offense
The Wisconsin Badgers are nearing the start of fall camp, which begins on July 30th at UW-Platteville this year, which means it’s time for football again very soon. As practices start to come about, there’s much to think about from where we left off in the spring on both sides of the ball, with some new faces in the mix, while competition is still brewing at several positions.
2024 Team Talent Preview: Wisconsin
Welcome to the 13th part in our series looking at the rosters of every Big Ten team as we head ever closer to opening day. The order is organized by my team talent rankings. For more information on how those numbers came about, check out the intro for the Northwestern post. And while you’re there, go ahead and read the whole thing then come back. We’ll wait for you.
Civic Media’s “Truth Booth:” Capturing the Voices of Madison at AtwoodFest
Local residents can share their stories about life in south central Wisconsin and record them for posterity. The Civic Media “Truth Booth” will be making a stop at AtwoodFest in Madison, Saturday, July 27 from noon to 10 pm, and Sunday, July 28, noon to 7 pm, giving residents a platform to share their thoughts about living in south central Wisconsin. From local leadership and healthcare options, to traditions and events like AtwoodFest, the “Truth Booth” has a goal of capturing the voice of the community, its spirit and quality of life.
Madison Black Restaurant Week set for Aug 11-17
Madison’s many Black-owned restaurants will be highlighted at the upcoming Madison Black Restaurant Week, which will take place Aug. 11-17. “In honor of August being Black Business Month, Madison Black Restaurant Week aims to amplify and celebrate the vital contributions of Black entrepreneurs, chefs, and restaurateurs to our vibrant local culinary scene,” the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce said in a press release announcing Madison Black Restaurant Week. “This week-long celebration provides an opportunity for the community to come together, show support, and explore a wide variety of authentic, mouth-watering cuisines crafted with passion and dedication.”
Madison Lake Rescue Team find missing jet skier on Lake Mendota
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Lake rescue crews found a missing jet skier Sunday amid heavy rain, making it harder to see on Lake Mendota, the Madison Fire Department reports. Members of MFD’s Lake Rescue Team and the Dane County Sheriff’s Office headed to Memorial Union, on the 800 block of Langdon Street, around 5:35 p.m. for the report of a missing jet skier. Officials spoke with a friend of the missing boater, who described the individual and the jet ski.
Madison Public Library expanding its reach of LGBTQ+ resources
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - If you or someone you know is looking for LGBTQ+ community and resources, the Madison Public Library wants you to know what they know. “We’re all kind of asking the same question right,” posed Savannah Carr, former youth services librarian with Madison Public Library. “How do I find a doctor, how do I find a support group, how do I meet this need?”
2026 Michigan tight end Lincoln Watkins set to visit two Big Ten schools
The Minnesota Football coaches have set their sights on three-star tight end Lincoln Watkins out of the state of Michigan for the 2026 class. The Gophers offered a scholarship back in May, and now Watkins will be on campus for the first time this weekend. He spoke about his interest and more.
Wisconsin kicker hosts skills camp in Madison
With the Wisconsin Badgers football team set to begin their training camp at UW-Platteville on July 29, the team’s kicker Nathanial Vakos held a kicking camp in Madison this past week. Vakos welcomed aspiring kickers to join him at Edgewood High School in Madison, teaching the young athletes some of the lessons that he wished he had learned when he was their age. The junior is entering his second season with the Badgers after transferring to Wisconsin following his freshman season at Ohio University. In 2023, Vakos made 15 of 19 field-goal attempts, including a perfect 8-for-8 to start the season. He is the first Wisconsin kicker to reach that mark since Matt Davenport in 1998. Vakos will look to extend his range in year two with the program after he went only 1-for-4 on field goals longer than 50 yards in 2023. He may have more opportunities in general as the Badgers will look to take a leap offensively in their second season under offensive coordinator Phil Longo. KICK IT FORWARD Wisconsin's Nathanial Vakos is teaching Madison's youth how to succeed as a kicker, something he wishes some taught him in high school. #Badgers @nathanial_vakos pic.twitter.com/HwQE0GFCME — Andrew Bandstra (@andrewbandstra) July 21, 2024
Meet Whoopi Goldberg In Ridgewood
The legendary actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg, who has won an Emmy, Oscar, Tony and Grammy, will be signing copies of her new book, "The Change," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m. The graphic novel is about Isabel Frost, an amazing gamer, who develops superpowers...
Mindful Cleaning Co. helps clients declutter and downsize
A sink full of dishes. Clothes strewn on the floor. Piles of laundry waiting to be folded. You know you’ll feel better when the mess is all sorted, but just getting started can feel overwhelming. Now, imagine you’re prone to depression or anxiety. Maybe you have trouble focusing, or...
What to do in Madison this week: Jen Ruiz, Concerts on the Square and more Isthmus Picks
The three members of the band Daisychain. Daisychain, Monday, July 22, High Noon Saloon, 7:30 p.m.: Chicago’s Daisychain has emerged as a rock powerhouse in Chicago’s vibrant music scene. Daisychain’s dynamic soundscape harks back to the classic rock bands of the 1960s and ’70s and features harmonies from frontwomen Nickole Regala and Sophia Williams. Madison’s Heavy Looks have a guitar-heavy indie pop sound, and Raddish swerves from crunchy guitar rockers to seductive synthpop. Tickets at ticketmaster.com.
Wisconsin safety Hunter Wohler has grown comfortable dishing out tough love to help Badgers win
MADISON – Athletes who publicly criticize their teammates over a perceived lack of effort or for failing to put the interests of the team above all else need at least two entries on their personal résumé. First, they must be able to back up their words with performance. ...
Three with School of Education ties named in Madison365’s list of influential Asian Americans
Nineteen UW–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American Leaders” for 2024, including three who are current and former UW–Madison School of Education students and employees. Madison365, a nonprofit online news publication, has published annual power lists...
Wisconsin Works Its Way to a Win
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels 5-3 on Sunday afternoon in the series finale at Rise 2 Greatness Field. The Rattlers scored three times in the top of the sixth inning to take a lead they refused to relinquish on the way to another series victory. Cedar...
Big Ten primer — Wisconsin’s greatest football moment
USC goes to Big Ten media days in Indianapolis this week. The Trojans enter a new world and a new era. One of their new conference neighbors is Wisconsin. The Badgers have had a lot of good teams in the past 35 years. They have beaten Miami in an Orange Bowl game. They have played in several Rose Bowl games. They have produced multiple Heisman Trophy winners, Alan Ameche and Ron Dayne. Yet, if trying to pinpoint the greatest Wisconsin football moment, which one is the best of them all? It has to be the 1994 Rose Bowl. Wisconsin’s 1963 Rose...
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