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  1. Good rebuttal. I wonder if it's possible some of the difference is made up via NIL vs revenue sharing, but wasn't mentioned as the full amount RBGIII heard? I'll interject the oft quoted, "I don't know shit about fuck regarding NIL and revenue sharing" here. Other thought not mentioned earlier, but just having the new coach talk one-on-one with these guys may have made a large diference. By that I mean, other than a large meeting with the players, he might have been too busy to have done so hitherto. The danger of losing players then prompts a direct meeting that alleviates concerns and uncertainty may have been a critical factor.
  2. Your sales experience isn't apples to apples when it comes to recruiting players. Money is a large factor, but so is perceived fit. Consider that Brunner and Alliegro were both from far northern states playing for Wisconsin for instance. Indiana was a much better fit for Brunner both geographically and because his position coach was there. Add to that, their current success. I'm sure their offer was also competitive. Similar factors at play with Alliegro and Ohio State except his position coach. With the two Michigan OL, you figure it was much easier to stay. Whittingham is a great hire and brought his OL coach from Utah. And I would not also be at all surprised if they didn't plant seeds of doubt about Flood with the shit show he fielded for most of the season. While the money difference reported is substantial, their offers to stay are still a lot and could sell on draft potential.
  3. Lockett is who I want to keep. He has flashed, and has the potential to be what they're looking to purchase in Coleman. Sark needs to open his receiver rotations more to players like him, IMO. They can't develop and getting snaps makes them less likely to defect to the portal.
  4. Samuel Adams - Boston Lager, 5% Alc. 👍
  5. Geoff Tate had some pipes in his prime. Impressive vocals throughout this live performance. Hits highest note about 3:50 in after the solo.
  6. Coach Flood Size Queen Recruiter
  7. Bacon, sausage and potatoes
  8. Wisconsin football offensive lineman Joe Brunner enters NCAA transfer portal - badgernotes.com Text of Linked Article Wisconsin football offensive lineman Joe Brunner has entered the NCAA transfer portal after three seasons with the Badgers.The University of Wisconsin football program will be without one of its most experienced and reliable offensive linemen moving forward. Joe Brunner, a redshirt junior offensive lineman from Whitefish Bay (Wis.), has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal, bringing an end to a three-year run with the Badgers that saw him grow into a dependable presence up front during a turbulent stretch for the football program. Brunner’s situation was complicated. This offseason, it was presented as a clear decision between the NFL Draft or a return to Wisconsin. As is often the case now, that plan changed. The market moved quickly, and with programs across the country willing to put significant NIL funds on the table, it’s hard for a player in Brunner’s position not to explore what his value is on the open market. Ultimately, that’s the path Brunner chose. A former four-star recruit in the 2022 class, Brunner was the No. 1 prospect in the state of Wisconsin and a nationally ranked interior lineman who chose the Badgers over offers from programs like Notre Dame, Ohio State, LSU, and Oregon. He originally signed under Paul Chryst, drawn by the program’s long-standing reputation for offensive line development. After redshirting and seeing most of his early contributions on special teams in 2022 and 2023, Brunner took a major step forward in 2024. He earned the starting job at left guard, started all 12 games, and finished the season with a 63.1 offensive grade, per Pro Football Focus, including a 77.8 mark in pass protection, the third-highest among Big Ten guards. The 6-foot-5, 317-pound linemen started all 12 games during the 2025 season under former position coach A.J. Blazek, providing much-needed continuity to an offensive line that battled injuries, constant shuffling, and schematic changes as the Badgers struggled to find any real consistency. Despite the mess happening around Brunner, he posted a 65.6 offensive grade, per PFF, including a 71.5 mark in pass protection and a 63.2 grade as a run blocker across 694 offensive snaps. Perhaps most notably, Brunner was not credited with allowing a single sack during the season, or at any point in his Wisconsin career, which spanned 1,541 total snaps. Brunner’s reliability stood out even in a disappointing season. He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition from the media and was viewed internally as a “rock” during a 4–8 season that tested the roster and coaching staff alike. His performance came amid significant changes around him, including multiple coaching shakeups at the position group. One of the more telling moments came on Senior Day against Illinois, when Brunner walked with departing seniors, honoring close friends and roommates who were leaving the football program. He insisted it wasn’t a farewell, leaving his future open: return for a fifth year or declare for the NFL Draft despite having eligibility remaining. At the time, head coach Luke Fickell downplayed the idea that the gesture had a larger meaning. “He had actually asked me earlier in the week about being able to walk with his buddies,” Fickell said on Nov. 24. “I said, ‘If that’s what you want to do and you want to go walk with a lot of the guys that obviously you live with and your buddies, then we’ll go about that. We won’t read into it. We’ll move forward because we respect you. You’ve meant an incredible, incredible amount to us and our program, our team this year in particular.” That respect remains intact, but the reality of the current landscape is unavoidable. With a new offensive line coach, Eric Mateos, coming in and the Badgers coaching staff preparing to rebuild its roster through the portal, Brunner’s decision reflects both a personal evaluation of his path forward and a program that’s in flux. A source indicated that Wisconsin did make an effort to retain him, but as is often the case in this era, fit, timing, and opportunity ultimately carried as much weight as familiarity. For Wisconsin, the loss is rather significant. Experienced interior linemen are difficult to replace, especially ones who have proven they can hold up across an entire season and have shown an ability to be a plus pass protector. For Brunner, the portal offers options, money, and a fresh start. In today’s transient college football landscape, this is another reminder that even foundational pieces are constantly weighing what comes next. For Wisconsin, it means the program’s front office and talent evaluators must once again rebuild the offensive line through a mix of experienced portal additions and internal development, with minimal margin for error.
  9. Might not be money alone. Whittingham is a good hire and he brought on his OL coach Jim Harding as well. They may also point to our poor OL performance this season to cast doubt on Flood as an OL coach. If money was the main motive, he won't be the last to use the portal to up his current school's offer to a satisfactory level. Staying put is convenient.
  10. Plus, "theEnviedPenis" user ID does not check out. That post oozes little dick energy.
  11. I think Sproles was tougher than either Brown. But Sark knows how to use them.
  12. We don't know this. Sure he wants to maximize his bid, but if he's smart and his agents and inside counsel are wise, he'll pick the place that maximizes his NFL draft and use the largest bid to leverage his desired landing spot offer. I like the vandy kid too, but not as a plan b, because he's a different kind of weapon to Coleman.
  13. Headboard protection ...
  14. Some said the same about Indiana's QB Fernando Mendoza. Search results: Alliegro is a surname of Italian origin, and it is relatively uncommon, with notable bearers including Anselmo Alliegro y Milá, a Cuban politician. The surname is present in various countries, including the United States, Venezuela, and Italy.
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