Bucky's 5th Quarter

Today's show is brought to you by RentCollegePads!" The Wisconsin Badgers are officially IN the NCAA Tournament! With their March Madness entry as the No. 7 seed in the East Region, they will face No. 10 Pitt on Friday, Mar. 18 in St. Louis. How do the first and second round match-ups look for Greg Gard's team, and can Nigel Hayes, Bronson Koenig and the Badgers get past the Panthers? Plus, we break down the other regions in the tournament and make our predictions! Will the Michigan State Spartans take it all? Who else are legitimate contenders? We break it all down! Plus audio from players from right after the event!

Thursday's show is brought to you by Rent College Pads! The Wisconsin Badgers are red hot heading into the conference finale against the Purdue Boilermakers on Sunday. How has Greg Gard turned around a once lost team that was 9-9 and propelled them to win 11 of their last 12? Who has stepped up huge in this run between NIgel Hayes, Bronson Koenig and Ethan Happ? What should fans expect from this team heading into the Big Ten Conference tournament and the NCAA Tournament? We ask Bucky's 5th Quarter's Phil Mitten. At the bottom of the hour, Jeremy Schmidt of Bucksketball.com stops by to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks and their 2015-16. What has he seen out of a team that's still working to "Own the Future" with the likes of Jabari Parker, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton? Plus NFL Combine, Milwaukee Brewers and more talk coming up!

Tuesday's show is brought to you by Rent College Pads! Jim Leonhard returns to Wisconsin as defensive backs coach. What will the all-time leader in career interceptions bring with him to UW and mentoring a younger group of defensive backs? How will he recruit? The NFL Combine starts this week -- former Badgers Joel Stave, Joe Schobert and Tyler Marz received invites to the event. Who has the most to gain, and who has the most to lose? We'll discuss. Plus, Wisconsin basketball and the NCAA Tournament bubble and the Milwaukee Brewers start spring training.

The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 79-68 at the Kohl Center on Thursday night. We'll talk about the game, along with UW's winning streak. Former Badgers Brad Nortman and Owen Daniels are playing for the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos, respectively, on Sunday in Super Bowl 50. Who will win? We break down the match-ups. We'll also discuss the Milwaukee Brewers recent trade, and what's left of their 40-man roster!

The Wisconsin Badgers signed 25 players to scholarship offers on Wednesday during National Signing Day 2016. Who's the sleeper in this class of future contributors to Wisconsin football, and who will make the earliest impact? Who will make the most impact after his days as a Badgers player is done? We ask BadgerNation.com's Ben Worgull! We'll play our interview with Wisconsin commit Anthony Lotti from Monday. What does the two-time all-state punter expect of himself when he gets to Madison? We'll also play interviews from head coach Paul Chryst and a few assistant coaches from today's press conference.

Thursday's show is brought to you by Rent College Pads! The Wisconsin Badgers officially hired former USC Trojans defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox to the same position on Thursday, replacing Dave Aranda. What should we expect from Wilcox, and what's the ceiling for the Badgers' defense in 2017 with foes like Aranda's LSU, Michigan State, Michigan and Ohio State? We ask Jason Galloway from the Wisconsin State Journal at 8:05. Former walk-on Joe Schobert hopes to improve his draft stock in the Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., this week. Can the standout linebacker turn heads, and who else shined during Senior Bowl practices this week? We ask B5Q Godfather and current WGN Radio and Chicago Bears Insider Adam Hoge at 8:40.

Today's show is brought to you by Rent College Pads Despite a Herculean Hail Mary at the end of regulation, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers fell 26-20 to the Arizona Cardinals in overtime in the NFC Divisional playoff round. With reports of assistant coaches fired just three days after the loss, what does the future hold for the Packers in terms of its free agents and the 2016 season? What will you think of when you think about the 2015 season? We talk with 247Sports' Brian Carriveau to start off the show. The Wisconsin Badgers may be done with the 2015 college football season, but some former UW standouts are participating in the East-West Shrine game on Saturday. Can Joel Stave, Derek Watt, Tyler Marz, and Michael Caputo improve their chances of landing in the NFL?

Saturday's show is brought to you by Rent College Pads! The Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Redskins 35-18 in the NFC Division round of the playoffs. Can Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense continue the roll they hit during the second quarter -- but this time against the Cardinals, and how much of a factor will former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Jared Abbrederis play on Saturday night? We ask the Green Bay Press Gazette's Wes Hodkiewicz on that and more starting at 8 CT. At 8:35 CT, Brew City Wrestling owner Frankie "The Thumper" DeFalco and Ring of Honor rising star The Beer City Bruiser join us to promote "Rise to Honor" this Friday night and to talk about the state of Wisconsin independent wrestling. At 8:50 CT, we'll break down WWE NXT's show in Milwaukee on Thursday! B5Q's Andrew Rosin joins us to preview the exciting brand of the WWE.

Today's show is brought to you by Rent College Pads! The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team has played competitively in its first three Big Ten conference games, but ultimately having a 1-2 record with the No. 3 Maryland Terrapins on Saturday at the Kohl Center. What will the return of Wisconsin native and freshman phenom Diamond Stone mean for UW, and can Nigel Hayes, Bronson Koenig and Co. also contain Jake Layman, Jared Nickens and Rasheed Sulaimon? We'll also discuss the departure of defensive coordinator Dave Aranda and the pay of assistant coaches. Yet without a coordinator for defense, the Badgers picked up a commitment from Kansas native Isaiahh Loudermilk. Plus, two Wisconsin verbal commits in Cole Van Lanen and Garrett Rand will play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Tex. We'll discuss their potential. The Green Bay Packers will travel to Washington to take on the Redskins on Sunday. Can Aaron Rodgers and the offense somehow get back on track "when it matters the most?"

The Wisconsin Badgers look for their first victory of the season against an opponent with a winning record, as they face the USC Trojans in the 2015 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Can the UW defense, ranked No. 1 in scoring defense, No. 3 in total defense, contain a potent USC offense featuring quarterback Cody Kessler and Juju Smith-Schuster? Can outside linebackers Joe Schobert and Vince Biegel pressure Kessler into mistakes? Will running back Corey Clement play, and if so, can he continue the positive trend of the rushing attack that was starting against Minnesota? We welcome BadgerNation.com's Ben Worgull at 8:30 to break it all down.  

A surprise announcement came last Tuesday after the Wisconsin Badgers' 64-49 win over Texas A&M Corpus Christi, when now-former head coach Bo Ryan abruptly retired following the game. What can we expect out of Nigel Hayes, Bronson Koenig and new head coach Greg Gard heading into the Big Ten regular season? Also, four former Wisconsin Badgers were named to the NFL Pro Bowl. Which Green Bay Packers were announced as well? We preview the Packers' match-up against the Arizona Cardinals with a possible bye in the NFC playoffs at stake. Can Aaron Rodgers and the offense continue to try to find its identity so late in the season?

The Green Bay Packers head out west to play the Oakland Raiders. We chat with Acme Packing Company's Tex Western to break down Aaron Rodgers vs. Khalil Mack and Charles Woodson. The Wisconsin Badgers are struggling on the basketball court with losses to UW-Milwaukee and Marquette last week. Can they turn the ship around? Plus we discuss UW linebacker Joe Schobert and his accomplishments, along with Corey Clement reportedly staying with the Badgers for one more season.  

After their last-play, 27-23 win off the arm of quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Detroit, the Green Bay Packers try to stay atop the NFC North with their match-up against the Dallas Cowboys. Yes, the Packers are now 8-4 and in first place in the division, but do the same problems still trouble the team? What about Eddie Lacy, and has the message been sent to him? The Wisconsin Badgers will face the USC Trojans on Dec. 30 in the 2015 Holiday Bowl. What can we expect from the Trojans, and how can the Badgers claim their second consecutive bowl victory? We'll ask BadgerBlitz.com's John Veldhuis at 8:30.  

Planned in conjunction with Indy Parks and Recreation and Indiana Sports Corp, Allstate Big Ten Good Works Day is the fourth annual community service initiative featuring Martin and local volunteers from Allstate supporting the local community ahead of the Big Ten Football Championship Game.   Martin, alongside a team of Allstate volunteers will help refurbish Indianapolis’ own Christian Park, a popular site for community gatherings and athletic events. In addition to the refurbishments, a local youth football team who uses the facilities will be surprised with new jerseys and the chance to participate in exciting football activities led by the former Big Ten fullback. In order to further give back to the Indianapolis community, Allstate will make a donation of $10,000 to Indy Parks and Recreation. As a past Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® member, Martin will also speak to the players about the importance of building character through teamwork and community service.  Celebrating 24 years, the 2015 Allstate

The Green Bay Packers struggled mightily against the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving night, losing with both legends Bart Starr and Brett Favre in the house. Can Aaron Rodgers turn the tide of a stagnant offense against the Detroit Lions, who've won three straight? We look back at the Wisconsin Badgers and their 2015 regular season. What would you have predicted at the beginning of the season if you knew the Badgers would be without junior running back Corey Clement? We discuss.    

The Green Bay Packers look to rebound against the Detroit Lions on Sunday after two straight losses to undefeated teams. What's wrong with Mike McCarthy's offense, and how can it be fixed? What was Aaron Rodgers "scared" about? How much is the team missing Sam Shields and Quinten Rollins? We ask the Green Bay Press Gazette's Wes Hodkiewicz at 8:10. The Wisconsin Badgers are 8-2, 5-1 in conference heading into their bye week. Who's been the biggest surprise for this team so far, and what's been the biggest disappointment? Plus, what's going on with the latest situation involving junior running back Corey Clement? Are the Iowa Hawkeyes for real? We ask the Wisconsin State Journal's Jason Galloway at 8:35!

The Wisconsin Badgers are still in the race for the Big Ten West division after their last-second victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers last Saturday. What can fans expect when the Badgers take on the struggling Purdue Boilermakers?  A huge loss for the Badgers on the recruiting trail when four-star running back Antonio Williams de-committed from his verbal pledge on Wednesday, and appears to be headed to Ohio State. What caused his second thoughts on Wisconsin? How does this hurt the Badgers' future recruiting efforts, and who will the Badgers appear to target coming up? BadgerNation.com's Ben Worgull stops by at 8:15 CT to break it all down!

The Wisconsin Badgers look to start Big Ten Conference play on the right note, hoping to keep the Heartland Trophy in Madison as they face the Iowa Hawkeyes this upcoming Saturday.  Will the tandem of Taiwan Deal and Dare Ogunbowale be able to run on a stout Iowa run defense only giving up 84 yards on the ground? Can Joel Stave carry the Wisconsin offense against an impressive secondary led by junior cornerback Desmond King?  On the opposite side of the ball, will running back Jordan Canzeri be productive against the Wisconsin defense, and will the Badgers, like outside linebackers Joe Schobert and Vince Biegel, be able to contain Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard? We preview the game with Black Heart Gold Pants' Patrick Vint at 8:35!

The No. 21 Wisconsin Badgers wrap up non-conference play against the Hawaii Warriors on Saturday night under the lights of Camp Randall Stadium. What have we learned about Joel Stave, Joe Schobert and the Badgers through three games this season, and what are the key match-ups against head coach Norm Chow, USC transfer Max Wittek, and the Warriors? BadgerNation.com's Ben Worgull will help us preview the game, along with highlight which big-name recruiting targets will be in Madison this weekend. Several Badgers have made position changes recently -- we'll breakdown the moves, along with true freshman inside linebacker Chris Orr earning the start on Saturday. We'll also review the Green Bay Packers-Seattle Seahawks, then preview their Monday Night Football match-up against the Kansas City Chiefs. 

The Wisconsin Badgers rebounded nicely against the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks at Camp Randall Stadium with a 58-0 shutout victory last Saturday. This week brings another spread, pace-based offense in the Troy Trojans. What can outside linebackers Vince Biegel, Joe Schobert and the Badgers defense expect? Will the running game continue to get back on track against a Trojans defense allowing 257 rushing yards per game? We ask the radio play-by-play voice of Troy, Barry McKnight, how the Trojans will invade Madison. Plus, we'll play our conversation with junior outside linebacker Vince Biegel from Wednesday night.