Wisconsin finally added to its cornerback room on Tuesday. Zach and Jesse discuss the commitment of Jacksonville State's Geimere Latimer, along with a couple more additions on defense. The guys also hit on the overhaul of the QB room, including why Mabrey Mettauer left. They close with the news that Tawee Walker is in the transfer portal and looking for a new home after a new NCAA ruling gave him an extra year of eligibility. 

Wisconsin finally added to its cornerback room on Tuesday. Zach and Jesse discuss the commitment of Jacksonville State's Geimere Latimer, along with a couple more additions on defense. The guys also hit on the overhaul of the QB room, including why Mabrey Mettauer left. They close with the news that Tawee Walker is in the transfer portal and looking for a new home after a new NCAA ruling gave him an extra year of eligibility.&nbsp;

Wisconsin adds on defense, the QB room overhaul, Tawee Walker in the portal

Wisconsin has now seen more than 20 guys hit the portal, including CB Xavier Lucas. Zach and Jesse discuss what his loss means. They also get into all the guys the Badgers have added, including a couple intriguing players in Matt Jung and Mark Hamper.

Wisconsin has now seen more than 20 guys hit the portal, including CB Xavier Lucas. Zach and Jesse discuss what his loss means. They also get into all the guys the Badgers have added, including a couple intriguing players in Matt Jung and Mark Hamper.

The portal gives and takes, Overreaction, er No?

It's been a crazy few days for Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse break it all down, including the Badgers adding a pair of QBs, restocking the front seven, Landyn Locke not coming, Preston Zachman staying and Alex Grinch leaving.

It's been a crazy few days for Wisconsin. Zach and Jesse break it all down, including the Badgers adding a pair of QBs, restocking the front seven, Landyn Locke not coming, Preston Zachman staying and Alex Grinch leaving.

Wisconsin gets its QBs, restocking the defense, Preston Zachman back, Alex Grinch to UCF

Wisconsin got good news from the portal on Wednesday with Trech Kekahuna announcing he would be returning to the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the move, and then get into Braedyn Locke putting his name into the portal and what it means for the QB spot. They also go over some of the Badgers targets in the portal and close with a look at a brutal 2025 Big Ten schedule.

Wisconsin got good news from the portal on Wednesday with Trech Kekahuna announcing he would be returning to the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the move, and then get into Braedyn Locke putting his name into the portal and what it means for the QB spot. They also go over some of the Badgers targets in the portal and close with a look at a brutal 2025 Big Ten schedule.

Trech is back, Braedyn Locke is in the portal, Transfer targets, OMG that 2025 schedule

The Tyler Van Dyke era is done in Madison. Zach and Jesse discuss him going to the transfer portal and what's next for Wisconsin. They also discuss some of the guys sticking around, what happened to the 2023 recruiting class and the positions the Badgers are targeting in the portal.

The Tyler Van Dyke era is done in Madison. Zach and Jesse discuss him going to the transfer portal and what's next for Wisconsin. They also discuss some of the guys sticking around, what happened to the 2023 recruiting class and the positions the Badgers are targeting in the portal.

What now for Wisconsin at QB, guys staying, what happened to the '23 class, portal targets

Wisconsin reportedly has its new offensive coordinator in Jeff Grimes. Zach and Jesse discuss the addition and what it means for the Badgers. They also get into Riley Mahlman announcing his decision to return for his senior year and what Wisconsin needs in the transfer portal.

Wisconsin reportedly has its new offensive coordinator in Jeff Grimes. Zach and Jesse discuss the addition and what it means for the Badgers. They also get into Riley Mahlman announcing his decision to return for his senior year and what Wisconsin needs in the transfer portal.

Jeff Grimes reportedly new OC, Riley Mahlman staying, transfer portal needs

It was a busy Wednesday for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse talk about Luke Fickell's updates on the OC search, what he's looking for on offense and some potential changes on defense. Then they discuss the latest transfer portal news, including the loss of show favorite Trech Kekahuna. They close with some NSD superlatives for Wisconsin's 2025 class.

It was a busy Wednesday for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse talk about Luke Fickell's updates on the OC search, what he's looking for on offense and some potential changes on defense. Then they discuss the latest transfer portal news, including the loss of show favorite Trech Kekahuna. They close with some NSD superlatives for Wisconsin's 2025 class.

Luke Fickell updates OC search, latest transfer portal moves, 2025 class superlatives

The offseason has officially begun for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the players that have entered the transfer portal and also areas of need. Then they get into Jesse's story on how high school coaches in the state view Wisconsin's recruiting efforts and they close by looking ahead to the early signing period.

The offseason has officially begun for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse discuss the players that have entered the transfer portal and also areas of need. Then they get into Jesse's story on how high school coaches in the state view Wisconsin's recruiting efforts and they close by looking ahead to the early signing period.

Transfer portal heats up, in-state coaches talk Wisconsin's recruiting, early signing period

The Badgers are going to finish the season under .500 for the first time in 23 years. Zach and Jesse touch on the Minnesota debacle but tackle much bigger picture topics as Luke Fickell enters a pivotal offseason. They also dive into a bunch of listener questions.

The Badgers are going to finish the season under .500 for the first time in 23 years. Zach and Jesse touch on the Minnesota debacle but tackle much bigger picture topics as Luke Fickell enters a pivotal offseason. They also dive into a bunch of listener questions.

What now for Luke Fickell and Wisconsin, listener questions

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel discussed the struggles his unit has had at times this year. Zach and Jesse discuss his comments, including on some of his personnel decisions in trying to stop the run. Then they play some Overreaction, er No?, preview the Minnesota game and make their Week 14 picks. 

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel discussed the struggles his unit has had at times this year. Zach and Jesse discuss his comments, including on some of his personnel decisions in trying to stop the run. Then they play some Overreaction, er No?, preview the Minnesota game and make their Week 14 picks.

Tressel on defensive struggles, Axe or bowl streak (?), Minnesota preview

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

The Camp: A Wisconsin Badgers Football Podcast

Wisconsin lost for the first time on Tuesday night to Michigan. Zach and Jesse discuss the game and a big picture look at where the Badgers stand nine games into the season. Then they play a little Overreaction, er No?, take some listener questions and finish with a look ahead to the Marquette game.

Wisconsin lost for the first time on Tuesday night to Michigan. Zach and Jesse discuss the game and a big picture look at where the Badgers stand nine games into the season. Then they play a little Overreaction, er No?, take some listener questions and finish with a look ahead to the Marquette game.

Badgers lose for the first time, Overreaction, er No?, Marquette awaits

Wisconsin hammered No. 9 Arizona at home over the weekend. Zach and Jesse get together to discuss the big win, John Tonje's 41-point performance, court storming, changing expectations and more.

Wisconsin hammered No. 9 Arizona at home over the weekend. Zach and Jesse get together to discuss the big win, John Tonje's 41-point performance, court storming, changing expectations and more.

Wisconsin beats Arizona, John Tonje biggest transfer portal steal, Overreaction, er No?

The #Badgers are off to a 3-0 start but the competition will pick up significantly this week with No. 9 Arizona coming to town. Zach and Jesse discuss what they've seen from Wisconsin so far. Then former captain Josh Gasser joins to talk about the 10th year anniversary of their run to the national title game, Bo Ryan getting a banner at the Kohl Center, and the 2014 and 2015 teams being honored on Friday.

The #Badgers are off to a 3-0 start but the competition will pick up significantly this week with No. 9 Arizona coming to town. Zach and Jesse discuss what they've seen from Wisconsin so far. Then former captain Josh Gasser joins to talk about the 10th year anniversary of their run to the national title game, Bo Ryan getting a banner at the Kohl Center, and the 2014 and 2015 teams being honored on Friday.

Looking at Wisconsin's start to the season, Josh Gasser joins the show

The Swing is back! With the Badgers getting the season going next Monday, Zach and Jesse are joined by Wisconsin coach Greg Gard. They get into a ton of things, including his thoughts on where the team sits right now, the challenge of being a good defensive team with so many new faces, the play of the transfers, his rotation, the state of college athletics and a whole lot more.

The Swing is back! With the Badgers getting the season going next Monday, Zach and Jesse are joined by Wisconsin coach Greg Gard. They get into a ton of things, including his thoughts on where the team sits right now, the challenge of being a good defensive team with so many new faces, the play of the transfers, his rotation, the state of college athletics and a whole lot more.

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard joins the show

Chucky Hepburn is in the transfer portal. Zach and Jesse talk about the decision, what it means for Wisconsin now and how the Badgers go about potentially replacing their starting point guard in the portal. 

Chucky Hepburn is in the transfer portal. Zach and Jesse talk about the decision, what it means for Wisconsin now and how the Badgers go about potentially replacing their starting point guard in the portal.

Chucky Hepburn in the portal, where Greg Gard and the Badgers go from here

Connor Essegian is in the transfer portal. Zach and Jesse discuss that news, while also diving into what went wrong against JMU, the uncertainty around AJ Storr, the transfer portal, what success should look like under Greg Gard and more. 

Connor Essegian is in the transfer portal. Zach and Jesse discuss that news, while also diving into what went wrong against JMU, the uncertainty around AJ Storr, the transfer portal, what success should look like under Greg Gard and more.

Connor Essegian is in the transfer portal, looking back at the loss to JMU, looking ahead to next season

The Badgers know their opening round opponent in the NCAAs. Zach and Jesse talk about the game against James Madison, but also look back at a great performance by the team in Minneapolis and what it means for them in the Big Dance. They close by answering some of your Twitter questions. 

The Badgers know their opening round opponent in the NCAAs. Zach and Jesse talk about the game against James Madison, but also look back at a great performance by the team in Minneapolis and what it means for them in the Big Dance. They close by answering some of your Twitter questions.

Wisconsin gets its NCAA Tourney assignment, looking back at a great week in Minneapolis

Wisconsin closed out its conference schedule with a loss at Purdue to finish 19-12. Zach and Jesse discuss whether the regular season was a success, takeaways from the Rutgers and Purdue game, the Badgers chances at the Big Ten Tournament and the guys answer some Twitter questions. 

Wisconsin closed out its conference schedule with a loss at Purdue to finish 19-12. Zach and Jesse discuss whether the regular season was a success, takeaways from the Rutgers and Purdue game, the Badgers chances at the Big Ten Tournament and the guys answer some Twitter questions.

Was Wisconsin's regular season a success, looking ahead to the B1G Tourney

Former Badgers great Josh Gasser joins the show to talk about his career at Wisconsin, the two runs to the Final Four, his take on this year's team and Greg Gard's job status. Zach and Jesse also talk about where Wisconsin sits in NCAA tourney projections, the importance of a win over Rutgers and Howard Moore's emotional return to the Kohl Center.

Former Badgers great Josh Gasser joins the show to talk about his career at Wisconsin, the two runs to the Final Four, his take on this year's team and Greg Gard's job status. Zach and Jesse also talk about where Wisconsin sits in NCAA tourney projections, the importance of a win over Rutgers and Howard Moore's emotional return to the Kohl Center.

Josh Gasser joins the show, NCAA tourney seeding, Howard Moore returns to the Kohl Center

Wisconsin closed the month of February with a loss at Indiana. Zach and Jesse talk about whether it was the worst month for the team, the fire alarm that led to a 25-minute delay in Bloomington, whether the Badgers are in for a short March, Greg Gard's performance and discussion on Bo Ryan's Hall of Fame candidacy. 

Wisconsin closed the month of February with a loss at Indiana. Zach and Jesse talk about whether it was the worst month for the team, the fire alarm that led to a 25-minute delay in Bloomington, whether the Badgers are in for a short March, Greg Gard's performance and discussion on Bo Ryan's Hall of Fame candidacy.

A bad month of February, expectations for March, Bo Ryan (HOF?)

A podcast focused solely on the Wisconsin basketball team with hosts Zach Heilprin of the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network and Jesse Temple of The Athletic.

The Swing: A Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Podcast

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Mike Bruesewitz, Brian Butch and Josh Gasser -- talk about the huge win at Michigan, whether this is the best coaching job of Greg Gard's career and the importance of a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament. 

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Mike Bruesewitz, Brian Butch and Josh Gasser -- talk about the huge win at Michigan, whether this is the best coaching job of Greg Gard's career and the importance of a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Feb. 28, 2020

On this week's show, we chat with former Badgers Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz about the win over Purdue, a late season surge by Wisconsin's backcourt and the crowd at the Kohl Center.

UW forward Aleem Ford also joins to talk about his big day against Purdue, his growing confidence, having D'Mitrik Trice as a roommate and more.

On this week's show, we chat with former Badgers Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz about the win over Purdue, a late season surge by Wisconsin's backcourt and the crowd at the Kohl Center.
UW forward Aleem Ford also joins to talk about his big day against Purdue, his growing confidence, having D'Mitrik Trice as a roommate and more.

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Feb. 21, 2020

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Josh Gasser, Brian Butch and Mike Bruesewitz -- talk about the win over Ohio State, the Badgers road woes and the Erik Helland situation. BadgerBlitz.com's Jon McNamara also joins the show to discuss whether there is any fallout on the recruiting trail as a result of Helland's resignation. 

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Josh Gasser, Brian Butch and Mike Bruesewitz -- talk about the win over Ohio State, the Badgers road woes and the Erik Helland situation. BadgerBlitz.com's Jon McNamara also joins the show to discuss whether there is any fallout on the recruiting trail as a result of Helland's resignation.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Feb. 14, 2020

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- talk about a difficult week for the team, the impact of the off the court distractions and their memories of the 2000 Final Four team. 

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- talk about a difficult week for the team, the impact of the off the court distractions and their memories of the 2000 Final Four team.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Feb. 7, 2020

On this week's episode of the Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- tackle the Kobe King situation, Brad Davison's suspension and facing Michigan State. The Athletic's Jesse Temple also joins the show. 

On this week's episode of the Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- tackle the Kobe King situation, Brad Davison's suspension and facing Michigan State. The Athletic's Jesse Temple also joins the show.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Jan. 30, 2020

On this week's episode of the Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- look at Wisconsin's record breaking night against Nebraska, Micah Potter's struggles on defense and the muddled Big Ten picture. 

On this week's episode of the Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- look at Wisconsin's record breaking night against Nebraska, Micah Potter's struggles on defense and the muddled Big Ten picture.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Jan. 24, 2020

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, we chat with our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- about what they've seen from the team so far, the strength of the Big Ten and catch up with what they've been doing in their lives. The Wisconsin State Journal's Jim Polzin also joins the show. 

On this week's Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable, we chat with our former Badgers -- Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz -- about what they've seen from the team so far, the strength of the Big Ten and catch up with what they've been doing in their lives. The Wisconsin State Journal's Jim Polzin also joins the show.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable: Jan. 10, 2020

Zach Heilprin of the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network is joined weekly by former Wisconsin Badgers Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz to talk all things Wisconsin basketball. 

Zach Heilprin of the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network is joined weekly by former Wisconsin Badgers Brian Butch, Josh Gasser and Mike Bruesewitz to talk all things Wisconsin basketball.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Basketball Roundtable

On the season finale of the Wisconsin Football Roundtable, we hear from our former Badgers -- Bradie Ewing and Bill Nagy -- on the joy of Wisconsin taking back Paul Bunyan's Axe, what it's going to take to beat Ohio State and what was the best UW team of the decade. 

On the season finale of the Wisconsin Football Roundtable, we hear from our former Badgers -- Bradie Ewing and Bill Nagy -- on the joy of Wisconsin taking back Paul Bunyan's Axe, what it's going to take to beat Ohio State and what was the best UW team of the decade.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Dec. 5, 2019

On this week's edition of the Wisconsin Football Roundtable, former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Matt Bernstein talk Wisconsin/Minnesota, tell some bowl stories and debate whether UW can ever win a national title in the current playoff setup. 

On this week's edition of the Wisconsin Football Roundtable, former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Matt Bernstein talk Wisconsin/Minnesota, tell some bowl stories and debate whether UW can ever win a national title in the current playoff setup.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Nov. 21, 2019

Live from Coach's Club in Cross Plains, this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable featured former Badgers Bill Nagy and Montee Ball. The guys talked about getting back to Wisconsin football against Iowa, whether Nebraska is a rival, Jonathan Taylor's legacy and more. 

Live from Coach's Club in Cross Plains, this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable featured former Badgers Bill Nagy and Montee Ball. The guys talked about getting back to Wisconsin football against Iowa, whether Nebraska is a rival, Jonathan Taylor's legacy and more.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Nov. 14, 2019

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Bill Nagy, Mike Taylor and Bradie Ewing -- look back at went wrong against Ohio State, keys to the Iowa game and their favorite memories from their matchups with the Hawkeyes. 

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Bill Nagy, Mike Taylor and Bradie Ewing -- look back at went wrong against Ohio State, keys to the Iowa game and their favorite memories from their matchups with the Hawkeyes.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Nov. 7, 2019

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Bradie Ewing, Mike Taylor and Bill Nagy -- talk about what went wrong at Illinois, how the team rebounds this week and give their predictions for the game at Ohio State. 

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Bradie Ewing, Mike Taylor and Bill Nagy -- talk about what went wrong at Illinois, how the team rebounds this week and give their predictions for the game at Ohio State.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Oct. 24

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor look back at Jack Coan's performance against Michigan State, talk about not overlooking Illinois and discuss whether they've ever tried to influence officials into giving them calls. 

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor look back at Jack Coan's performance against Michigan State, talk about not overlooking Illinois and discuss whether they've ever tried to influence officials into giving them calls.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Oct. 17, 2019

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor -- talk the Michigan State rivalry, all the injuries they played through during their careers and more. 

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor -- talk the Michigan State rivalry, all the injuries they played through during their careers and more.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Oct. 10, 2019

On this week's episode of the Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Mike Taylor, Bradie Ewing and Bill Nagy -- discuss the offensive struggles against Northwestern, the potential for college athletes to profit from their fame and why Wisconsin is so successful despite not getting a lot of 4- and 5-star recruits. 

On this week's episode of the Wisconsin Football Roundtable, our former Badgers -- Mike Taylor, Bradie Ewing and Bill Nagy -- discuss the offensive struggles against Northwestern, the potential for college athletes to profit from their fame and why Wisconsin is so successful despite not getting a lot of 4- and 5-star recruits.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Oct. 3, 2019

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor look back at the win over Michigan, talk about the 2011 Rose Bowl loss, whether they are in favor of alternate uniforms and more. 

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor look back at the win over Michigan, talk about the 2011 Rose Bowl loss, whether they are in favor of alternate uniforms and more.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Sept. 26, 2019

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, former Badgers Bill Nagy, Bradie Ewing and Mike Taylor discuss what a win over Michigan would mean, whether players care if the student section isn't filled to start the game and tell some stories about the hotel the team stays at the night before the game. 

On this week's Wisconsin Football Roundtable, former Badgers Bill Nagy, Bradie Ewing and Mike Taylor discuss what a win over Michigan would mean, whether players care if the student section isn't filled to start the game and tell some stories about the hotel the team stays at the night before the game.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable: Sept. 19, 2019

Zach Heilprin of the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network is joined weekly at Coach's Club in Cross Plains by former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor to talk all things Wisconsin football. 

Zach Heilprin of the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network is joined weekly at Coach's Club in Cross Plains by former Badgers Bradie Ewing, Bill Nagy and Mike Taylor to talk all things Wisconsin football.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Football Roundtable

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