The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

Part three of our series on the 1993 Wisconsin Badgers focuses on former Sports Information Director Steve Malchow. He delves into what it was like trying to promote a program that had little excitement around it, handling the increased attention in 1993, how they dealt with the aftermath of the Michigan game, making the trip to Tokyo in the season finale and his interaction with Barry Alvarez in...

Former Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez joins The Camp to give his perspective on the run his 1993 Badgers made to a Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl win. He discusses how bad things were when he showed up, an early turning point in the 1993 season, the crazy back-to-back weeks against Michigan and Ohio State, the trip to Tokyo to win the conference title and his thoughts on some of the most memorable p...

The first episode in a series of four commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1993 Wisconsin football team that won the Big Ten for the first time in 31 years and eventually the school's first Rose Bowl. Former Channel 27 and Channel 3 sports director Jay Wilson covered it all. We talk with him about how bad things were when Barry Alvarez showed up in 1990, the expectations going into the 1993,...

Wisconsin added three more players to their recruiting class in the last week. Zach and Jesse talk about the latest commitments -- Anelu Lafaele, Dillin Johnson and Dilin Jones -- and what they bring to the table. The guys also get into the impact Brady Collins has had on the program and close by discussing the three players Wisconsin is taking to Big Ten Media Days.  Watch The Camp on YouTube See...

The Badgers hauled in two more four-star recruits in the last week. Zach and Jesse talk about the commitments of Emerson Mandell and Darrion Dupree. They also get into Jesse's conversation with Barry Alvarez and the national perception that Tanner Mordecai isn't the impact player those around the program believe him to be.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers landed 4-star cornerback Omillio Agard over the weekend. The guys talk about his commitment, then delve into Jesse's experience at SquatFest and the suspension of linebacker Jordan Turner.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a recruiting heavy episode of The Camp. The guys discuss Jesse's 1-on-1 interview with Luke Fickell on in-state recruiting, the fascinating Rob Booker de-commitment story, new Wisconsin commit QB Landyn Locke joins the show and they close by answering your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse talk about Nathan Roy's commitment to Minnesota and what it means for Wisconsin, the latest member of the Badgers 2024 class in CB Jay Harper, looking at where the 2024 class comes from in relation to Luke Fickell's comment about recruiting in a 300-mile radius of Madison and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commits keep rolling in for Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse talk about the latest ones, including safety Raphael Dunn and lineman Colin Cubberly. They also discuss the interesting decisions the Badgers have to make at running back and look ahead to the players coming on official visits this weekend. The guys close by talking about the new Big Ten schedule and what awaits Wisconsin in 2024 and 2025.  See...

Wisconsin added two commits to their 2024 class and more are on the way. Zach and Jesse talk about Vernon Woodward and Hank Weber, along with the one player from last weekend's visits the Badgers need to land. The guys also touch on Montee Ball's big day of accolades and then Wisconsin WR Chimere Dike joins the show to talk about his upcoming football camp, summer workouts, throwing sessions with...

Zach and Jesse are back to talk about Paul Chryst's return to college football, the impact of Wisconsin's transfer commits and what is shaping up to be a huge month for official visits and recruiting.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse are back to discuss Wisconsin's efforts to land a CB in the transfer portal, what the numbers tell us about the Badgers ability to develop players, the schedule formats the Big Ten is looking at for the future and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse talk the football and baseball talents of Amare Snowden, how Wisconsin believes it has five starting WRs, over/under win totals for the Badgers and why the nickname 'The Camp' for Camp Randall is a thing and also not a thing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With spring ball done, Zach and Jesse go through their depth charts, including questions at wide receiver, offensive line, defensive line and cornerback. They also hit on Marshall Howe entering the transfer portal and the arrest of wide receiver Markus Allen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BadgerBlitz.com's Jon McNamara joins us as we finish up our daily spring episodes. We talk the Catholic Memorial situation, where Wisconsin sits with Nathan Roy, the next potential commit, how good is the 2025 in-state class and what needs the Badgers have in the transfer portal.  Thanks so much for listening this spring! While we will still be doing episodes throughout the next few months, our da...

Wisconsin was back on the field for a final time in spring. Zach and Jesse talk about what they saw, including nice days for Tanner Mordecai, Chimere Dike and Nathaniel Vakos. They also talk about the recent entries into the transfer portal, possible portal targets and the latest addition to the 2024 recruiting class.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's game at Purdue has a new date. We touch on that and then BadgerExtra's Colten Bartholomew joins the show to recap what he's seen in spring. We get his best offensive and defensive players, his best newcomer and his biggest question still remaining after 15 practices.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin was back on the field for practice No. 14 of spring on Tuesday. Zach talks about what he saw, including another nice day for Tommy McIntosh. He gets into the transfer of kicker Vito Calvaruso and answers some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin held 'The Launch' on Saturday. Zach and Jesse talk about a rough day for Tanner Mordecai, impressive efforts from Braedyn Locke and his wide receivers, another great performance from Ricardo Hallman and more. They also touch on the news of Garrett Sexton heading to Penn State after getting a late offer from Wisconsin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Q&A Friday on The Camp! We answer questions on how far behind Braedyn Locke is to Tanner Mordecai, the potential targets for each player on offense, over/under in terms of points per game for Wisconsin's offense, expectations for this fall and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers are through 12 practices of spring. Zach and Jesse talk about Thursday's session, which featured nice days from Braedyn Locke, Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell, Ricardo Hallman and others. They also talk about the recruitment of Donovan Harbour and Corey Smith and why neither ended up at Wisconsin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin will hold 'The Launch' on Saturday, which will serve as its spring game this year. Former Michigan/NFL TE Jake Butt will be on the call for BTN. He joins to give his thoughts on Luke Fickell in Madison, the Badgers long-term future, Wisconsin's place in the Big Ten West this fall, who he is looking forward to seeing on Saturday and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Wisconsin was back on the practice field for the 11th time this spring on Tuesday morning. We breakdown what we saw, including a notable change among the WR group, some sloppiness on offense and more plays made by a young DB. We also touch on RB Julius Davis entering the transfer portal and the commitment of WR Kyan Berry-Johnson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse look back at practice No. 10 of spring that featured big days from CJ Williams, Skyler Bell, Ricardo Hallman, Alexander Smith, Kamo'i Latu and more. They also chat about some recruits that recently visited campus and where the Badgers stand with them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach is joined by Director of Scouting Casey Rabach to hit on a number of topics, including his time blocking for Ron Dayne, his journey back to Wisconsin after his NFL career ended, his role in the recruiting department and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.