BuckAround: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

Rich is laid low by influenza so Max is joined by Arman Belding to break down the Michigan loss and Week 5 in the B1G. SHOW NOTES 1:15 YouTube Master Arman Belding joins the show 3:45 Immediate reactions 16:30 WiscoInferno on play calling 26:30 TJ in Phoenix on Hornibrook not being ready 31:30 Jesse in LaCrosse on Clement not showing up 45:30 UR Player of the Game 51:00 Big picture in the B1G 53:4...

The Badgers are 4-0. The Badgers are 4-0? THE BADGERS ARE 4-0!!! Rich and Max get together to discuss Wisconsin's strong start to the season and what it means for the future. SHOW NOTES 2:00 Dads first 3:45 The voicemails 6:30 Surprisingly chippy 10:45 What is Alex Hornibrook? 14:15 Brinn from the Scoreboard on the QB switch 18:00 Riverboat Chryst 19:00 See www. Buckaround.com for Dan from DC on f...

The Badgers finished the non-conference schedule 3-0. Rich and Max look at where the team is as they enter a tough stretch of conference games. SHOW NOTES 2:00 What to make of the switch to Hornibrook 15:30 Which RB's will play? 18:00 A closer look at Hornibrook 19:30 Jeremy from Green Bay on missing Jamerson 24:30 Big games in the B1G... Sort of 26:30 Max says North Dakota St could even beat Nort...

The Badgers got to 3-0, but the 23-17 victory was certainly too close for comfort for most as Wisconsin squeaked by one of the weakest programs in the FBS. Rich and Max share what they learned in what was a far tenser contest than anyone imagined. SHOW NOTES 1:15 So fresh and so clean 3:30 The voicemails 8:00 Chryst's best coaching job? 17:30 The Lance Smith highlight reel 20:00 Dare 25:45 Houston...

With the Badgers 2-0, Rich and Max return to analyze the 54-10 domination of the Akron Zips. They look at what more can be learned from the team 2 games into the season as well as give their thoughts on some of the younger players who saw time in the 2nd half. SHOW NOTES 2:00 Max makes Stevie Miller sound like Bill Brasky 5:45 Fifty something to Ten 8:45 Why Olive as fullback? 11:15 Clement overwo...

Rich and Max review the Badgers thrilling victory over LSU as well as the bigger games in conference and carve out some time to talk about Kirk Ferentz's new contract at Iowa SHOW NOTES 1:30 Rich is Joan Rivers 5:30 The Voicemails 9:15 Wisconsin's defense was VERY good 11:00 Who surprised on D? 16:45 The LB's (Speedy recovery to Orr) 19:00 The Offensive Line 25:15 Are the WR's just some guys? 29:1...

Jesse Temple returns to the BuckAround to discuss the Badgers as they head into the season opener with LSU. SHOW NOTES 2:00 Two guys in their pajamas eating buttered fish 4:30 Welcome back Jesse Temple of ESPN 4:45 Was the QB race as close as we think? 6:45 Can Houston match Stave's first year? 8:45 Will Hornibrook play vs LSU? 10:15 Comparing Bart and Alex 12:15 Corey's Sr year 14:00 Are the RB's...

Rich and Max are joined by Ross Dellenger to preview the season opener with LSU. They close out the show discussing Dan Voltz's retirement, Bart Houston being named starting quarterback, and the release of the Badgers' depth chart. SHOW NOTES 1:15 It's Friday night... These party animals are podcasting 4:00 Welcome back Ross Dellenger of The Advocate 4:15 So... Leonard Fournette... Is he good? Is...

Ramzy Nasrallah of ElevenWarriors.com joins the show to preview the final conference team on the Badgers' schedule. Rich and Max then close the show with some camp talk and listener mail. The season is almost here! SHOW NOTES 1:00 Your lovely and delightful hosts 3:30 Welcome Ramzy Nasrallah of ElevenWarriors.com 3:45 Last season a missed opportunity? 7:30 How much does Meyer carryover from 2015 t...

Andy Schaaf returns to the podcast to host the annual prop bet competition. Aside form various statistical measures, Andy gauges the hosts' feelings about Paul Chryst's attire, John Settle's Twitter account (of course!), and which reserve player Dave Heller will hyperfocus on in 2016. SHOW NOTES 1:15 Max's advantage 2:15 Welcome, the one the only Andy Schaaf 5:45 There are prizes!!! Well... A priz...

The listener-driven preseason bold predictions segment returns for another season. This year it focuses on the bigger names on defense, the offensive line, and the Badgers' record against top tier opponents. SHOW NOTES 2:00 Bold Prediction show 5:00 The passing game 12:45 Vince Biegel 16:00 Sojourn Shelton and the secondary 29:15 Offensive Line and the ground game 33:30 Records and Wins/Losses 41:...

Rich and Max are joined by Ace Anbender of MGoBlog.com to take a look at the Michigan Wolverines. They then wrap up the show with some listener mail and talk about what was seen and heard at today's open scrimmage. ​SHOW NOTES 2:00 Max makes technology hard 3:00 Welcome Ace Anbender of MGoBlog.com 3:15 2015 was a success 4:45 The battle at QB 8:45 RB and depth 10:30 Is the OL ready to take the nex...

Fall camp is here! Rich and Max go through thoughts and expectations for fall camp offering their thoughts on what a successful preseason camp should look like. SHOW NOTES 2:30 Send us your bold predictions! Or call them in! 4:00 Things the hosts are excited about 5:00 Max: How the secondary takes shape 8:30 Rich: Houston locking down the QB position 10:45 Max: Chryst-y type things 18:30 Rich: Is...

Rich and Max are joined by Mike'l Severe of The Bottom Line on Omaha.com to discuss the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Rich and Max then finish the show with some listener feedback on their depth analysis, realistic expectations for the Badgers year to year, and if there will be more BuckAround shirts in the future. SHOW NOTES 1:30 Like Limp Bizkit, Rich and Max "Keep Rollin' " 4:00 Welcome back Mike'l Sev...

Max hosts solo this week and tackles the subject he can never talk about enough: Iowa! He's joined by Marc Morehouse of the Cedar Rapids Gazette to look back at Iowa's 12-2 season and see what is in store for Iowa in 2016. SHOW NOTES 1:30 Max is flying solo for Hawkeyearound 1:45 Welcome back Marc Morehouse of the Cedar Rapids Gazette 3:30 Recapping Iowa's 2015 6:45 Why the different mentality in...

Rich is joined by Chris Vannini of CoachingSearch.com and The Only Colors podcast to preview the Michigan State Spartans. Rich also discusses the updated fall roster and what can be inferred from weight gains/losses over the past year. SHOW NOTES 1:15 You see me Rollin'... Rollin' solo 3:00 Chris Vannini of coaching search.com 3:30 Reviewing the 2015 Spartans 6:15 The QB battle 8:15 How much does...

Mark Primiano of the Champaign room returns to discuss the Fighting Illini and Rich and Max finish up their positional depth discussion with the defense. SHOW NOTES 1:45 An action packed show 3:00 Welcome back Mark Primiano of Champaign Room 3:45 Thoughts on Josh Whitman and Lovie Smith 9:30 Why couldn't Whitman wait a year? 11:30 The Cover 2 in college 13:45 Wes Lunt 16:15 Will this be more of a...

By popular demand (well...sort of) Rich and Max return with a show that is just Badger talk from start to finish (if you don't include Max's indignant Iowa references). They discuss some B1G trade follow ups, the reclassification of Ke'shan Pennamon to the 2017 recruiting class, current and future depth on the offense, and smack talk surrounding baked good. SHOW NOTES 2:30 Rich cheats on Max with...

Kyle Goblirsch returns to the BuckAround and gives an update on the state of Minnesota football since the departure of Jerry Kill. SHOW NOTES 2:00 Facial hair 5:30 Welcome back Kyle Goblirsch of Gopher247 6:15 Making sense of 2015 11:00 How did Jerry Kill wind up at KSU? 13:00 Did anyone see the coaching staff breakup coming? 15:45 How long of a leash does Claeys have? 17:45 Talking about future f...

Nathan Baird joins the BuckAround to give the latest on the Boilermakers. He discusses the future (and past) of Darell Hazell, if the rotating door at quarterback will stop spinning, and gives his thoughts on who the playmakers for Purdue will be in 2016. Rich and Max then close the show with the long awaited host and listener player trade hypotheticals. SHOW NOTES 1:30 Beer 5:00 Welcome Nathan Ba...

Rich and Max are joined by Bucky's Fifth Quarter founder Adam Hoge, now the Bears Insider for WGN Radio and sideline reporter for Northwestern football. Adam discusses whether it's better to be good versus lucky, what to expect in Clayton Thorson's 2nd season, how good the defense will be after a strong 2015 campaign, and what he makes of the Badgers' prospects for the upcoming season. Rich and Ma...

Max returns to the BuckAround to forcefully rebut Rich's outlandish recruiting claims from episode 134 (SPOILER: they really don't disagree that much, sorry). They also share a #hypothetical from longtime friend Bizarro Max and answer a show history question from Wes in LA. SHOW NOTES 1:45 Return of Return of the Max 4:15 Sympatico views on recruiting the offensive side of the ball 6:00 QB recruit...

Rich hosts all by his lonesome this week, diving into the long-promised discussion of the state of Badger recruiting. He discusses hopeful signs for the future while also asking whether or not Badger fans have a improper expectations for how Wisconsin can recruit. Don't forget to send in your Northwestern questions for episode 135! SHOW NOTES 1:15 The East Coast Elitist... Flying solo 3:45 Talking...

Continuing the Football 101 series, Rich and Max are joined by Allen Trieu, Midwest Football Recruiting Manager for Scout.com. He explains the rules regulations, and limitations of today's recruiting world. They round out the show with a favorite listener segment - the BSAPM SHOW NOTES: 2:15 Welcome Allen Trieu... The Grand Puba of Scout 2:45 What does "being recruited" involve? 4:45 What do a coa...

Rich and Max are joined by the "famous" Jon from Minneapolis who dissects the offensive line post spring game. He looks the hype surrounding Ryan Ramczyk, the future of Dan Voltz, and what to make of the right side of the offensive line. They close the show discussing satellite camps and televisions deals. SHOW NOTES 3:00 An examination of Max's Twitter 7:45 Welcome back John from Minneapolis... S...