Bucky's 5th Quarter

We recap the Wisconsin Badgers 68-17 whooping of the Bowling Green Falcons. Has Melvin Gordon jumped back into the Heisman Trophy conversation? What were the turning points of the game for the Badgers? Did we learn anything from their performance Saturday? We'll also play audio from Gordon, Tanner McEvoy, Derek Landisch, and Dare Ogunbowale from their post-game chats with the media. Of course, we'll give our hot takes on the Green Bay Packers' 19-7 loss to the Detroit Lions. What happened with Aaron Rodgers and his receivers? Will Clay Matthews be out of action with a possible groin injury? Does this really affect anything for the NFC North so early in the season?  

We talk Wisconsin football tonight! How will the Darius Hillary, Konrad Zagzebski and the Wisconsin Badgers' defense do against the Bowling Green Falcons' dynamic, high-octane offense? We'll break down what Marcus Trotter, Michael Caputo, and company need to do to hold true freshman wide receiver Roger Lewis and sophomore quarterback James Knapke Saturday morning. Plus, audio from Trotter, sophomore cornerback Sojourn Shelton, and defensive coordinator Dave Aranda from Wednesday, as well as head coach Gary Andersen's audio from Thursday night Plus, our bold predictions for the game! Our good friend, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Green Bay Press Gazette, stops by to help us preview the Green Bay Packers' first NFC North match-up against the Detroit Lions. Can the Packers' offensive line, lead by Josh Sitton and T.J. Lang, hold up the vaunted Lions' pass rush of Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley? Will Aaron Rodgers stay upright during the game, and will another wide receiver step up besides Jordy Nelson? Can Clay Matth

Is your faith in Wisconsin quarterback Tanner McEvoy restored after his 23-for-28, 283-yard, three touchdown pass performance against the Leathernecks of Western Illinois? Let us know! BadgerNation.com's Ben Worgull pops on the show to talk about the Badgers' victory from Saturday. Did McEvoy answer some of his critics, especially after he completed 17 straight passes? What are his perceptions of the odd week that was at Camp Randall Stadium regarding Joel Stave and Melvin Gordon? After a bye week this week, what can Badgers fans expect from the team when they face the Bowling Green Falcons on September 20th? Also, after a horrible week by the Big Ten Conference, did it really affect the conference's chances at getting a playoff berth in the College Football Playoff? From the positive victory for the Badgers, to the horrible loss by the Green Bay Packers Thursday night. How did Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks dismantle Dom Capers' defense? And will the injury to Bryan Bulaga force the team to look o

So what happened after the Wisconsin Badgers went up 24-7 against the LSU Tigers? Where was Melvin Gordon in the second half? Why didn't head coach Gary Andersen know? What does this mean for Tanner McEvoy, the defensive line minus Warren Herring and Konrad Zagzebski possibly for a long time, and the 2014 season? We'll break it alllllll down tonight, and will read your thoughts TONIGHT ON AIR. Use #B5QLSU and we'll read some tonight! Also, we'll replay Andersen's post-game press conference and McEvoy's talk with reporters afterwards as well.    

Do you smell this, Wisconsin Badgers fans? Fresh grass, painted fields, and tons of beer about to be consumed: COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS ABOUT TO START! 8 p.m. CT: Fox Sports Wisconsin's Jesse Temple helps us breakdown the Badgers' football fall camp. With news of Tanner McEvoy expecting to start Saturday against LSU, what can fans expect out of the Wisconsin offense? We'll discuss the keys to the game against LSU, and the strengths/weaknesses of this team heading into Houston. 8:40 p.m. CT: ESPN Big Ten reporter Adam Rittenberg stops by to help us preview the Big Ten Conference. Even with the loss of Braxton Miller for Ohio State, can J.T. Barrett lead the Buckeyes to a B1G championship, and why aren't people giving Michigan State the props it deserves after a Rose Bowl victory against Stanford?  Of course, we talk Green Bay Packers and the large amount of injuries on their lines, and if the Milwaukee Brewers can hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central after a disappointing wee

We'll play the audio from Wisconsin Badgers head coach Gary Andersen's press conference after Monday afternoon's practice/scrimmage. Who will be the starting quarterback, Joel Stave or Tanner McEvoy? We'll give our thoughts about the team. Can Scott Tolzien supplant Matt Flynn as the Green Bay Packers' No. 2 quarterback? We'll discuss the Packers' victory over the St. Louis Rams. Plus, the Milwaukee Brewers owned the Los Angeles Dodgers this past weekend - is this a good sign for the rest of the season, and who's their biggest challenge in the NL Central?

A LOT to get to this week! We'll recap the Wisconsin Badgers' first scrimmage that happened Sunday morning. Who looked more impressive at quarterback: Joel Stave or Tanner McEvoy? Did the young wide receivers impress? Who stood out on the young defense? We'll talk with BadgerBlitz' John Veldhuis about his impressions from the first camp as well. B5Q editor Mike Fiammetta talked with Big Ten Network's Dave Revsine last week about his new book, "The Opening Kickoff." Which former Wisconsin legend did Revsine initially want to write the book about? He'll tell you! Of course, Scotty and I will discuss the Milwaukee Brewers' homestand against the NL West leading teams, the Green Bay Packers first preseason game (did Scott Tolzien look good?), and the unfortunate accident involving Tony Stewart.

You want a BIG football show? Well, we got you a B1G one indeed! On tonight's show, we'll lead off with Green Bay Packers linebacker Sam Barrington. How has he gotten himself mentally and physically ready for the grind of training camp?  Of course, we'll sprinkle audio from Wisconsin Badgers Melvin Gordon, Rob Havenstein, and Warren Herring from Big Ten Media Days in Chicago! At 8 p.m., we'll talk with former Badgers guard Mike Flowers about his new basketball camp. What was the catalyst that made him decide to start one? At 8:30 p.m., Brian Carriveau from Cheesehead TV helps us preview the Packers' offense and break down the Jordy Nelson deal. Is Randall Cobb next, and can former Badgers walk-on Jared Abbrederis make the roster? Plus, Milwaukee Brewers talk - can they hold the lead in the NL Central, and will they make a deal at the trade deadline?

We have a HUGE show lined up today, so we decided to start earlier! Former Wisconsin Badgers guards Ben Brust and Jordan Taylor come on the show to talk about their NBA Summer League experiences in Las Vegas. Have they had a chance to enjoy themselves down in Vegas, and what's the harder competition - playing against their teammates, or the other NBA teams? BadgerNation's Ben Worgull helps Jake preview the Wisconsin Badgers offense. Who has the edge at the quarterback position: Tanner McEvoy or Joel Stave? How will the recent roster attrition affect the wide receiving corps? He'll let you know. Plus, we start our Packers positional previews as well. How will the defense look now with Julius Peppers opposite Clay Matthews, and who will start at safety opposite Morgan Burnett -- Ha Ha Clinton-Dix or Micah Hyde?  Can't forget Milwaukee Brewers and British Open talk, too! Listen in!!!

We kick off our third year as YOUR Wisconsin-sports podcast by bringing on another former Wisconsin Badgers standout in the NFL. Linebacker Conor O'Neill talks about the emotions he experienced after the Chicago Bears told him they would sign him as a free agent in June, his training preparation for the NFL, and who he thinks will lead the 2014 Badgers defense under defensive coordinator Dave Aranda. Plus, we'll talk LeBron James heading back to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and how that'll affect the Milwaukee Bucks. If LeBron can be forgiven in Cleveland, what would it take for Badgers fans to forgive Bret Bielema, or Green Bay Packers fans to forgive Brett Favre?  Can the Milwaukee Brewers get out of their funk to start the second half of the season? Their rough two weeks are looked at, and also we discuss the tragic loss of shortstop Jean Segura's son. We give our sincere thoughts and prayers to the Segura family during this rough and trying time.

Happy July everyone! Tonight, we reflect back on Scott and Jake's two years as a podcast, one year with Bucky's 5th Quarter: where we came from, what we're doing right now, and what's ahead! We'll discuss the Milwaukee Brewers' rough stretch this past week against the Toronto Blue Jays and the Cincinnati Reds, and how they'll shape up against the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals this week. Plus, the Milwaukee Bucks formally brought on Jason Kidd as head coach this week. How much of an upgrade is Kidd over Larry Drew, and can former Wisconsin Badgers Ben Brust and Jordan Taylor make a big enough impact on the Bucks' summer league roster to warrant a training camp invitation? Football's just a few weeks away. Can you feel the excitement

Another amazing show on tap tonight~ We'll play our conversation with former Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Pedersen. How does it feel to have four other former Badgers as teammates on the Atlanta Falcons, and how will he use his undrafted free agent status as motivation for training camp in a month? He tells us! Plus, it's been an eventful weekend for the Milwaukee Bucks. Ushering in second overall draft pick Jabari Parker to the Milwaukee community, there's now rumors of Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd joining the Bucks as possible President of Basketball Operations. What is going on in the Bucks front office, and what does it mean for John Hammond and Larry Drew?  Not to mention Milwaukee Brewers talk, and the United States is now headed for elimination soccer in the World Cup! 

A special edition of the B5Q flagship show with former Wisconsin Badgers standout Mike Bruesewitz.  He tells us about what was the catalyst for him to start his first annual Mike Bruesewitz Basketball Camps, and what he wants to teach BOTH kids and their parents. Plus, he discusses the differences between professional basketball in Israel and playing collegiate basketball in the United States.  A great talk with the Minnesota native and former Badgers forward. Don't miss it!!!  

We start off the show with some more big, Wisconsin Badgers recruiting news. How will the commitments of David Edwards and Mohamed Barry affect the 2015 class for head coach Gary Andersen and company? We'll break it down! Plus, the Milwaukee Brewers are coming off a successful road trip against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. We'l look at Jonathan Lucroy's continued success, the struggles of Marco Estrada, and though they'll at least be 15 games over .500 once Sunday's game's done, how else they can improve. Can't forget 2014 World Cup talk, as we'll look at how the U.S. Men's National Team performed against Portugal Sunday night.

Happy Father's Day! We have another jam-packed show. At 8:30 - BadgerNation's Ben Worgull joins the show to talk about all the Wisconsin Badgers recruiting news. Who committed to the Badgers after their huge weekend camp? We'll let you know! We'll also talk some Northwoods League baseball with the Madison Mallards' Tyler Isham, Assistant General Manager of Marketing and Corporate Advertising. We'll talk about the great promotions they run each year for the fans, how this year's Mallards team has some Madison roots to it, and whether he thinks there's a fanbase for a Big Ten baseball team for the Wisconsin Badgers (though we know the uphill climb it would take for that to happen). Plus, Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball, and more!  

Big show tonight!  At 8:30, Bucky's 5th Quarter's Andy Johnson talks about former Wisconsin Badgers Derek Stepan and Ryan McDonough's chances with the New York Rangers to win the NHL Stanley Cup as they face the Los Angeles Kings. Can the Rangers overcome a quick 2-0 deficit? We'll also touch base on other former Badgers who have lit up the NHL playoffs, along with any recruiting news for head coach Mike Eaves. We'll also discuss the NBA Finals, as the Miami Heat look to tie up the series against the San Antonio Spurs. Plus, we look at the Milwaukee Brewers' week that was, along with the rest of Major League Baseball, and it looks like Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is now dating a Hollywood celebrity. We'll talk more tonight!

We start the month of June with a bang! The first half of the show is a roundtable of sports talk with the Examiner's Chris "C.P." Peppas and ESPN Wisconsin's Steve Haywood. Topics include the 2014 NBA Draft lottery, the Milwaukee Bucks' prospects on drafting Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, or Joel Embiid, and the Milwaukee Brewers still in the lead in the National League Central division. At 8:40, we're hoping to talk Badgers recruiting with BadgerNation's Ben Worgull. We'll break down commitments from Jon Dietzen, David Moorman, and David Pfaff on the football side of things, and the flurry of offers head coach Gary Andersen and the Wisconsin Badgers coaching staff. At 9 - we'll play our conversation with former Wisconsin Badgers walk-on Ethan Hemer as he begins his NFL journey with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He'll tell you some of the transitions from playing college football and to the pros, and where he trained in preparation for the jump to the next level. Great listen!

The Wisconsin Badgers have been busy on the recruiting trail. We talk about their latest commitment and other news on several recruits! Though heading back to the Cream City on the losing side of their road trip, the Milwaukee Brewers still hold the NL Central Lead over the St. Louis Cardinals. What lies ahead for Jonathan Lucroy, Ryan Braun and the Brewers heading home this week against the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs? They state after Memorial Day weekend, fans can start looking at the standings - we promise you we will! Plus, NBA playoff talk. Do we think the Oklahoma City Thunder will make a SERGE back to gain some momentum against the San Antonio Spurs?

Can Ryan Braun and the Milwaukee Brewers score more runs coming up against the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins? Will RIckie Weeks get more starts and at-bats to keep up with his hot ways, and when should we expect Jim Henderson and Aramis Ramirez to come back? We'll discuss how long they can keep the St. Louis Cardinals at bay in the NL Central tonight! Also, we'll debate which former Wisconsin Badgers rookie from this class will have the biggest impact in the NFL, and for those undrafted, who have the best chance of making an NFL team during team tryouts. All that and more tonight!!!

Many experts think the Green Bay Packers did well in adding Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Davante Adams, and the other seven draft picks they selected. We'll give you our analysis tonight at 8 PM CT! Wes Hodkiewicz of the Green Bay Press Gazette comes on around 8:10 to discuss his thoughts on addressing the Packers' needs. Did Ted Thompson fill the needs at the positions needed like safety, tight end, and linebacker? How will Jared Abbrederis function on this team both as a receiving option and a possible return specialist? And how did the rest of the NFC North stack up? After that, we'll discuss how the Wisconsin Badgers shaped up in the draft. Did anyone expect Dez Southward to be taken so high by the Atlanta Falcons? How will Chris Borland fit into the 3-4 of the San Francisco 49ers, and you couldn't ask for better places to go for James White and Beau Allen to go than New England and Philadelphia, respectively. That, and which Badgers that went undrafted who have the best shot at making an NFL roster.