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, the various emotions during and after the Michigan win and his special interaction with Alvarez right after the Rose Bowl.

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, the various emotions during and after the Michigan win and his special interaction with Alvarez right after the Rose Bowl.

A podcast focused on Wisconsin football hosted by the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network's Zach Heilprin

A podcast focused on Wisconsin football hosted by the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network's Zach Heilprin

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1993 Wisconsin Badgers: Jay Wilson

It's a make-or-break season for plenty of coaches and players at Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse discuss the ones they think are under the most pressure, including coach Luke Fickell and offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes. The guys also get into what an assistant Big Ten coach had to say about Fickell and the Badgers in a recent magazine article. They close by talking about what Wisconsin should be looking for in a new athletic director.

The Camp is presented by Brennan's Market, your home for the best Wisconsin cheese, fresh produce, and a curated selection of specialty foods, wine, craft beer & spirits.

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It's a make-or-break season for plenty of coaches and players at Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse discuss the ones they think are under the most pressure, including coach Luke Fickell and offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes. The guys also get into what an assistant Big Ten coach had to say about Fickell and the Badgers in a recent magazine article. They close by talking about what Wisconsin should be looking for in a new athletic director.
The Camp is presented by Brennan's Market, your home for the best Wisconsin cheese, fresh produce, and a curated selection of specialty foods, wine, craft beer &amp; spirits.
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Players under pressure, B1G assistant takes shot at Wisconsin, Athletic Director search

With Wisconsin on a break following spring practice, the guys delve into some spring ball superlatives, including who the best freshmen and transfers were. They also hit on the news the Badgers will open under the lights against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Then they are joined by new Director of Football Alumni Relations Bradie Ewing to discuss his new role and why it's important. They close with how you would use your money to help the program if you were a billionaire.

 

With Wisconsin on a break following spring practice, the guys delve into some spring ball superlatives, including who the best freshmen and transfers were. They also hit on the news the Badgers will open under the lights against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Then they are joined by new Director of Football Alumni Relations Bradie Ewing to discuss his new role and why it's important. They close with how you would use your money to help the program if you were a billionaire.
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Badgers to open under the lights, spring ball superlatives, Bradie Ewing joins the show

Spring practice is in the books for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position breaking down what they saw over the 15 practices, including surprises and where several position battles stand. The guys close with listener questions, including whether what the guys saw in spring changes their outlook for the 2026 season. 

Spring practice is in the books for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position breaking down what they saw over the 15 practices, including surprises and where several position battles stand. The guys close with listener questions, including whether what the guys saw in spring changes their outlook for the 2026 season.&nbsp;

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