BuckAround: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

After a lesson on the pronunciation of his name from freshman kicker Rafael Gaglianone, Rich and Max analyze the Badgers as they approach the midpoint of fall camp. They discuss the lack of the depth on the offensive line, the changing cast at safety, and Rich's "Marquis Mason," the emerging Reggie Love. Oh yes, they say a little something about the quarterbacks, too. SHOW LINKS: The Forgotten Man...

Pushing off the discussion of Purdue a week, Rich and Max welcome father-to-be Matt Brown of Land Grant Holy Land to talk about the cross divisional opponents not on the Badgers' schedule. Matt feels Indiana still really needs a defense, Michigan still really needs an offense, pumps the brakes on Michigan State as the new king of the conference, and thinks Ohio State is still a year away from a ru...

With just two B1G teams on the Badgers' schedule yet to be discussed, Mark Primiano of The Champaign Room joins the BuckAround to give us a preview of Illinois in Tim Beckman's 3rd year. Not to limit the conversation to the Illini, Mark's interview is bookended with a discussion of B1G Media day at the start of the show and closes with an exercise on who will be catching balls for the Badgers this...

Rich and Max are joined by Kyle Kafentzis - father of 2015 QB commit Austin Kafentzis and long time high school football coach - to discuss Gary Andersen as a coach, recruiter, and developer of talent. With a decade of coaching experience in Utah, Kyle has seen Andersen through the years as an assistant under both Urban Meyer and Kyle Whittingham as well as his time as a head coach at Utah State....

Hitting the home stretch in the B1G Picture series, Rich and Max talk all things Rutgers with Dan Duggan of NJ.com. Dan lays out the strengths and weaknesses of what could be a sneaky good football team, the heat under Kyle Flood's coaching seat, and adjusting to life in the B1G. Rich and Max also take some time to read listener mail (please, send more!), discuss what Melvin Gordon needs to do to...

Tyler Mason of Fox Sports North joins the BuckAround to discuss the Badgers' longest and most intense rival: the Golden Gophers of Minnesota. Tyler shares his thoughts on the resurgence of the Gophers under Jerry Kill, what challenges the team faces to improve over an 8 win 2013 campaign, and where he thinks Kill can take the Gophers program long term. NOTE: This was recorded before Jeff Jones' ac...

Making his podcasting debut, Logan Larson - better known as Space Coyote - joins the BuckAround to explain the fundamental concepts and techniques behind Wisconsin's long-successful rushing attack. Logan breaks down the difference between zone and power running, plays Wisconsin likes to run the most, where Corey Clement and Melvin Gordon need to improve most in 2014, and even gives a short preview...

With Max back, he and Rich talk through Rich's Stave Injury worries, review Wisconsin's monster recruiting weekend, give their thoughts on Gary Andersen as a recruiter in general, and name their 5 most important Badgers for 2014. Jesse Temple's 25 Most important Badgers for 2014

In the latest installment of our B1G Picture series, Philip Rossman-Reich of Lake the Posts joins the BuckAround to talk all things Northwestern. Philip does his best to forget the disappointment of 2013, talks about Venric Mark in an offense without Kain Colter, and if Northwestern has a shot to surprise people this year. With Max away this week, Rich tackles some Badger news including some inter...

Evan Flood makes his long-awaited return to the BuckAround to give a summer update on Wisconsin recruiting. He talks about the Badgers' recruiting success in Texas, positive steps in Michigan, the staff's efforts to find hidden gems in far away places, and even answers listener questions. It's a jam packed show that even includes a breakdown of Nick Saban's love of watersports. For listeners, belo...

Taking a break from guests, Rich and Max discuss James Franklin's perceived assault on the SEC heartland, Jordan Scarlett's interest in the Badgers, and take a wide angle view of the B1G West division. Most importantly, we even find time to dispense a little fashion advice.

Joined by Brandon Cavanaugh of HuskerCorner.com, Rich and Max take a look at the other preseason favorite for the West Division Crown. They talk Nebraska's offense post-Taylor Martinez, the Randy Gregory-lead defense, and the importance of proper syllable emphasis when talking about supporters of Bo Pelini (BO-lievers vs. bo-LEAVERS...just listen). It's definitely an interesting conversation about...

Marc Morehouse, Iowa sportswriter for the Cedar Rapids Gazette, is the latest contributor to The B1G Picture series as he joins the BuckAround to talk all things Hawkeye football. He paints a picture of a team that looks to be on the rise in the reorganized B1G, and a legitimate contender for the West division crown. He talks depth on the offense, strength on the defensive line, and Kirk Ferentz's...

In our second installment of the B1G Picture Series, Ty Hildenbrandt of the Solid Verbal podcast joins us to talk about Penn State in the new James Franklin era. We talk Bill O'Brien's legacy, the annexation of Maryland and New Jersey, and Jay Paterno's love of video games. We even find time to talk about the Badgers and the depth of the B1G.

Putting off the continuation of the B1G Picture series for a week, Max and Rich talk Wisconsin recruiting from some different angles including budgets, athletic department revenues, the importance of proper pronunciation in Illinois case law, and why national sports writers know very little about college football. Who knew you could talk college football for an hour in May and not even touch on th...

The debut of the B1G Picture series for 2014 features Baltimore based writer and co-host of the TCFA Podcast Mike Unger. Mike explains why Randy Edsall isn't the most popular man in Maryland, where Terrapin football falls on fan's priority lists, and what he thinks of the Essen Haus (spoiler: it's fun). Mike was a lot of fun and it shows in the episode. If you want to hear more about his trip to M...

After battling technical difficulties for a week, Rich & Max come out firing on all cylinders. Max expresses his distaste for the selection of B1G night games by ESPN and the Big Ten Network before they grade out the spring (literally!) and Rich identifies where Badgers go to watch their football career die.

Fresh off the Spring Game, Rich and Max are joined by Fox Sports Wisconsin's Jesse Temple who discusses Saturday's game and Spring Practice as a whole. They talk the quarterback race, the complexion of the defense, and Max's ability to fit into 10 year old clothes.

Rich and Max are joined by Luke Mueller of Bucky's 5th Quarter who provides his take on what he's seen and heard so far in camp. Luke talks the offense, defense, and players who may surprise this year.

With the football team returning to practice after Spring Break, Rich and Max look at the latest news to come out of the McClain center, talk Badger headlines, and SEC fashion trends at Disney World

In this week's show Rich and Max update spring practice and are joined by Dave Bartoo of the College Football Matrix. This show is densely packed with content!

With Spring Practice only days away Rich & Max tackle some of the less discussed aspects of spring practice (what does Michael Trotter's playing time tell us about the future of Badger football) as well as some of the bigger topics as well but not before spending way too much time breaking down the relative merits of the month of March. Articles Referenced in Episode 12:Big changes coming to Wisco...

After a two week hiatus, Rich and Max return to discuss the Thomas Brown hire, further delve into Gary Andersen's apparent lack of interest in the Cleveland Browns, and explore Max's future as a middle school cheerleading coach.

Despite it being a quiet time of the year in college football, Rich and Max find plenty to talk about. They give their final thoughts on the 2014 recruiting class, changes to the spring roster, the departure of Thomas Hammock to the Ravens, and Gary Andersen's flirtation with the Browns. Links of Note from this episode:Tom Oates' Article about Andersen and the BrownsOur Coaching Stability Index ar...

Evan Flood joins the BuckAround to break down the Badgers 2014 recruiting class. It's our best show yet. Mostly because we let Evan do most the talking!