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Wisconsin's backup quarterback decision signals win-now mentality

By Sebastian van Bastelaer | Sep. 1, 2017

Much like Lil Wayne in the 2008 pop hit “Let it Rock” by Kevin Rudolf, I’m back like I forgot something (note: my similarities with Mr. Wayne end there). In my inaugural foray into the Sports section of the Daily Cardinal, whose Opinion section I’ve been known to frequent, I’m here to write about the position that could make or break the Badgers’ hope at an undefeated regular season, a Big 10 title shot and, dare I say it, an elusive playoff spot.

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Diamond Digest: Don't overreact to first week stats

By Dylan Anderson | Apr. 14, 2017

One week into the 2017 MLB season designates the beginning of overreaction theatre. Bravo! Big league and fantasy managers alike will respond to a week of evidence in favor of longstanding trends and principles of smart decision making as they scramble to keep their ships afloat.

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Wednesday word: LaVar Ball setting son up to fail with outlandish public behavior

By Jake Nisse | Mar. 30, 2017

LaVar Ball is loving his moment in the spotlight. What may have started as an honest attempt to drum up NBA interest for his son Lonzo, a projected Top 3 pick in the upcoming draft, has cascaded into the formation of his own celebrity and mass attention around his family. LaVar has said his son is better than Steph Curry, told of his desire for a $1 billion dollar shoe contract for his three sons and even appeared on ESPN’s First Take alone to spout that he could beat Michael Jordan in a one-on-one matchup.

The 2017 senior class led a phenomenal era for UW basketball. 
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Mondays with Rasty: 'What-ifs' will remain, but senior class Wisconsin's greatest

By Zach Rastall | Mar. 27, 2017

To have the greatest four-year stretch in Wisconsin basketball history end the way it did Friday night feels unfairly cruel and yet, almost heartbreakingly appropriate at the same time. The departing senior class of Nigel Hayes, Bronson Koenig, Vitto Brown and Zak Showalter will hold a special place in Badgers fans’ hearts for years to come given the crucial role they played in the program’s success over the last four seasons.

Nigel Hayes became a star while at UW, dazzling on the court while being outspoken about issues in the Madison community. 
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Wednesday word: Prospects must learn to be cautious on social media

By Jake Nisse | Mar. 8, 2017

There are lots of things that can derail the draft stock of an NFL prospect. A poor combine showing, injury issues, and even small hands on a quarterback are often red flags for team scouts. However, nothing embarrases draft prospects more than social media mishaps, which give players unwanted attention and can send them tumbling down draft boards. The most recent example of this occurred before last year’s NFL Draft, as the Twitter account of Laremy Tunsil posted a video of the offensive tackle smoking out of a bong.

Bronson Koenig went on a shooting tear to seal Wisconsin's victory. 
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Mondays with Rasty: Seniors give Badger fans glimmer of hope, for now

By Zach Rastall | Mar. 5, 2017

“I feel like we can run the table, I really do,” said Nigel Hayes, maybe. Well perhaps that’s a bit of a stretch, but Badgers fans, coaches and players alike all had to let out a huge collective sigh of relief after Wisconsin’s convincing 66-49 win over Minnesota Sunday. The victory snapped a three-game skid for UW and a brutal stretch of basketball where it had lost five of six.

Mark Segbers
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Wednesday word: Fans should care more when athletes disrespect media

By Jake Nisse | Mar. 1, 2017

In December 2016, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman threatened to “ruin the career” of local radio host Jim Moore after he asked the 28-year-old about his conflict with the team’s offensive coordinator, Darrell Bevell. While this incident flew largely under the radar in the national media landscape, it has been brought back to light after Sherman denied this incident on a recent ESPN interview.

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Wednesday word: Athlete's controversies must be covered as extensively as their community service

By Jake Nisse | Feb. 22, 2017

When Kyrie Irving joined the Road Trippin’ With RJ & Channing podcast last week, listeners were likely expecting the point guard to reflect on his season thus far, talk about the upcoming All-Star weekend in New Orleans or possibly just dabble in the X’s and O’s of basketball. However, what those listeners heard, at least for part of Irving’s time on the show, were some unexpected scientific remarks from the 24-year-old. Irving claimed that the Earth is flat. “This is not even a conspiracy theory," Irving said on the podcast.

Nigel Hayes and the Badgers may have finally broken out of their slump in the second half against Maryland Sunday.
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Mondays with Rasty: UW silences doubters but issues remain

By Zach Rastall | Feb. 20, 2017

At least for the moment, Wisconsin has righted the ship and is back on course toward at least a share of the Big Ten title. Thanks to an emphatic 11-point win over Maryland Sunday afternoon, the Badgers sit tied with Purdue atop the conference standings with only four games left in the regular season.

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Brewers inspire hope for a brighter future with GM hire

By Zach Rastall | Sep. 22, 2015

By all accounts, 2015 has been an unmitigated failure for the Milwaukee Brewers. With the bitter memory of their September collapse last year fresh on the minds of fans, the Brewers face-planted out the gates to a 5-18 start to the season that immediately quelled any hope of postseason contention this season.

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