The Bucky Report

Send us a text  The NCAA transfer portal is in full swing!  Rajeev and Justin are back to talk about the incomings, the outgoings, who they feel should be targeted, and more!  What do the guys think of Tyler Van Dyke?? Was he the best option at QB?  PLUS, basketball and volleyball are back in action! Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15 mi...

Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers were beaten down in the desert against the #1 ranked Arizona Wildcats.  Caleb Love & co proved to be too much for Chucky Hepburn, AJ Storr, and the rest of the Badgers.  Greg Gard's team could have gone 3-0 in the tough stretch but came out 2-1, which is still very respectable!  The boys discuss the game, and give updated predictions about the Big Ten...

Send us a text Rajeev and Justin talk about what the Badgers need to do to come out out of Tucson with a victory. Can the Badgers behind Chucky Hepburn, AJ Storr, and Stephen Crowl continue the dynamic offense? Will John Blackwell continue his impressive play? Can the defense put the screws to a potent Wildcats team? Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking...

Send us a text The boys are back with SO much to discuss!  The Wisconsin Badgers football team has finished their first season under head coach Luke Fickell.  Was his first season a success?  We get into that along with our post season awards!  Transfer portal is open and buzzing!!!  College Football playoff is set, and there is plenty controversy to go around!   Did the Alabama Crimson Tide belon...

Send us a text Justin takes a look at the linebacker recruiting from the last 5 classes from 2019-2023. What did he find out looking into the data? Do the Badgers need to step up their game? What can Mike Tressel and Matt Mitchell need to focus on? Is there another Nick Herbig or Leo Chenal in the room? Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short 15...

Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers begin a wicked stretch of games at home against the #3 ranked Marquette Golden Eagles.  What can Greg Gard's team do against this national championship contender opposition?  We discuss the rotation and whether John Blackwell should be getting more minutes.  Will the interior defense of Tyler Wahl and Steven Crowl be enough to shut down Oso Ighodaro of Mar...

Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers beat their rivals, the Minnesota Golden Gophers to claim back the coveted Paul Bunyan's Axe!  Luke Fickell and his team ended the regular season with a bang!  Braelon Allen led the Badgers to victory.  Tanner Mordecai and Will Pauling also shined in the huge win.  The Badgers defense stepped up again led by Hunter Wohler!  What kind of game plan did Phil L...

Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers travel across the border to play the hated Minnesota Golden Gophers! Rajeev and Justin are joined by Ryan Harings of @LockedonBadgers to do their 3 Big Things going into rivalry weekend! Luke Fickell goes up against PJ Fleck! Can Tanner Mordecai finish off the regular season with a victory? Will we see Will Pauling, Chimere Dike, and Hunter Wohler who are all p...

Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers finally get back in the win column with a victory over Nebraska for the Freedom Trophy.  How did Luke Fickell and his men get it done?  How huge were the roles of Tanner Mordecai and Braelon Allen?  With Hunter Wohler sidelined, who had to step up in the defense?  The consecutive bowl streak continues for the Badgers, and we talk about the importance of this ac...

Send us a text Justin takes a quick dive into Wisconsin's Defensive Line recruiting from 2019-2023 and compares it to one of their key rivals Iowa. What did he find? Is this an area that Luke Fickell and Greg Scruggs can elevate? What needs to change to elevate the badgers to a more impressive level? Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We would appreciate any listeners taking this short...

Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers are back in action this weekend against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a battle for the Freedom Trophy (which Nebraska has never touched!).  We talk about Hunter Wohler's comments after the Northwestern game and discuss what kind of effect we think that will have on the team.  What will Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, and Mike Tressel do to motivate this team and g...

Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers suffer yet another crushing defeat, this time to the Northwestern Wildcats.  The boys are back to break this down and discuss the state of this program.  Is there still faith in Luke Fickell and what he is doing? Who is to blame for this horrible loss.  The guys talk about Tanner Mordecai and whether he should be starting.  With Braelon Allen and Chimere Dike b...

Send us a text The boys are back with their mid-week 3 BIG THINGS!  Rajeev and Justin give their takes on both games this weekend.  Will Luke Fickell and the team get back on track against Northwestern?  Can Braedyn Locke and Bryson Green connect on big plays, and can Jackson Acker carry the load in the backfield?   PLUS, the 9th ranked Tennessee Volunteers head to Madison to take on the 1-0 Badge...

Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers suffer a horrible and unexpected loss to the Indiana Hoosiers.  The guys give all their thoughts on how bad this loss is and what it means for this program.  Where do Luke Fickell and Phil Longo go from here to get this offense going?  Tanner Mordecai dressed, should he come back in for Braedyn Locke??  How did the absence of Braelon Allen and Chimere Dike affe...

Send us a text The 2024 football schedule for the Wisconsin Badgers has been released!  How will Luke Fickell and Braedyn Locke do with a tougher big ten conference?! Rajeev is in to share his thoughts on the schedule. What are the easiest and toughest stretches of the season?  Do we like the way the schedule is laid out?? And of course.. a WAY too early record prediction! Help The Bucky Report ge...

Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers travel to the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday.  How will Luke Fickell and his team respond after the disappointing loss to Ohio St.  Is Braedyn Locke ready to carry more of the load and control the game?  Without Braelon Allen, who will step up in the backfield? Can Will Pauling and Bryson Green along with the other receivers step up and make big plays?  PLUS, IT&...

Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers suffered a home defeat to the Ohio St Buckeyes.  While it was a loss, why doesn't this one sting quite as much?  Did we see progress?  How did Braedyn Locke and Phil Longo manage the offense?  Luke Fickell went against his alma mater and put up quite a good fight.  We discuss Braelon Allen's injury and what impact it has on the team.  What are our pre...

Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers host the mighty Ohio St Buckeyes this Saturday night!  Rajeev and Justin give their final score predictions and talk about the 3 Big Things the Badgers need to do to get the job done.  How will Braedyn Locke perform on the big stage under the lights?  Luke Fickell faces his old team.  Can Phil Longo and Mike Tressel draw up the perfect game plan to upset the Bu...

Send us a text Rajeev and Justin are back to discuss the Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini football game!  and the amazing comeback led by Braedyn Locke and Braelyn Allen!  How did Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, and Mike Tressel coach the team to a much needed win to keep the west division alive.  The boys also preview the huge matchup in Madison next week against the Ohio St Buckeyes and...

Send us a text The boys are back to give their thoughts on this weeks big matchup as the Wisconsin Badgers take on the Illinois Fighting Illini. What are the keys to the game? Will Braedyn Locke be able to take a step and lead a struggling Badger offense? What can Phil Longo do to help make the game easier for him? Who needs to step up to get the badgers back on track? After debilitating lose to t...

Send us a text Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes - We discuss the painful loss the Badgers suffered and discuss the current state of the Big Ten West.  What happened in this game where Tanner Mordecai got hurt and the Badgers simply could not score a touchdown.  Where do Luke Fickell & Co go from here to salvage a great season?  How did the Iowa Defense including DeJean and Castro dominate?...

Send us a text Rajeev and Justin are back for their weekly 3 Big Things!  The boys get into the Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes rivalry game and what they think it will take for the Badgers to get the victory!  What do Tanner Mordecai, Brealon Allen, and the Wide Receiving corps need to do to get past Cooper DeJean and the Iowa Hawkeyes' tough defense.  The boys give their final score pre...

Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers faced off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.  We review the game and discuss grades for Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, and Mike Tressel. We also discuss Tanner Mordecai and his unique ability to make key plays.  We also discuss Braelon Allen, as well as WR's Chimere Dike, Bryson Green, Will Pauling, and more!!! Help The Bucky Report get some feedback! We woul...

Send us a text The Wisconsin Badgers prepare for their game with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Coming out the the bye week does Phil Longo have the offense and Tanner Mordecai primed and ready to roll? Will Braelon Allen run wild? Has Mike Tressel figured out how to tighten up a run defense that looked a bit leaky against Purdue? What do Rajeev and Justin think is in store for us this Saturday in M...

Send us a text Wisconsin Badgers had their Bye week.  We discuss the Coaches and Players/positions.  Where do Justin and Rajeev think Luke Fickell, Phil Longo, and Mike Tressel grade out with the first third of the season now in the past.  Who is our Offensive MVP, will it be Tanner Mordecai, Braelon Allen, or someone else??  The great Ryan Harings joins the show as we have our first tri-pod on Th...