Dave Heller
@daveheller.bsky.social
Writer, author, free-agent writer/editor/manager, vintage base ball player, sports nut, friend & dad. Not necessarily in that order. OK, definitely not.
When I first started out I did a lot of freelance work, especially covering college basketball games for out-of-town papers - including the Washington Post. Was proud they used me. I also know a lot of people who worked in that sports dept. The rumors sadden me. #SaveThePost
January 27, 2026 at 3:50 AM
When I first started out I did a lot of freelance work, especially covering college basketball games for out-of-town papers - including the Washington Post. Was proud they used me. I also know a lot of people who worked in that sports dept. The rumors sadden me. #SaveThePost
Trying to imagine what I would have said if someone told me Indiana was going to win the national title in 2026 after losing to Wisconsin 83-20 in 2010. Or 59-7 in 2011. Or 62-10 in 2012. Or 51-3 in 2013. Or 45-17 in 2017. Heck, the Hoosiers were 3-9 two seasons ago! Amazing.
January 20, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Trying to imagine what I would have said if someone told me Indiana was going to win the national title in 2026 after losing to Wisconsin 83-20 in 2010. Or 59-7 in 2011. Or 62-10 in 2012. Or 51-3 in 2013. Or 45-17 in 2017. Heck, the Hoosiers were 3-9 two seasons ago! Amazing.
My annual tradition of posting Letterman's annual tradition with Darlene Love. It remains the best no matter what you do or don't celebrate. Here's to a better 2026.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x18r...
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Darlene Love Sings "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" Supercut 2024 | David Letterman
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December 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
My annual tradition of posting Letterman's annual tradition with Darlene Love. It remains the best no matter what you do or don't celebrate. Here's to a better 2026.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x18r...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x18r...
Wisconsin ranks:
Scoring off 135 (12.8)
Scoring def 39 (21.6)
Passer rating 128 (136.4)
Opp. passer rating 120 (149.04)
Rushing off 117 (116.67 y/g)
Rush avg 127 (3.31)
Rushing TDs T124 (9)
Rushing def 18 (103.58 y/g)
Opp. rush avg 21 (3.40)
Total off 135 (253.1 y/g)
Total def 27 (323.5 y/g)
Scoring off 135 (12.8)
Scoring def 39 (21.6)
Passer rating 128 (136.4)
Opp. passer rating 120 (149.04)
Rushing off 117 (116.67 y/g)
Rush avg 127 (3.31)
Rushing TDs T124 (9)
Rushing def 18 (103.58 y/g)
Opp. rush avg 21 (3.40)
Total off 135 (253.1 y/g)
Total def 27 (323.5 y/g)
November 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Wisconsin ranks:
Scoring off 135 (12.8)
Scoring def 39 (21.6)
Passer rating 128 (136.4)
Opp. passer rating 120 (149.04)
Rushing off 117 (116.67 y/g)
Rush avg 127 (3.31)
Rushing TDs T124 (9)
Rushing def 18 (103.58 y/g)
Opp. rush avg 21 (3.40)
Total off 135 (253.1 y/g)
Total def 27 (323.5 y/g)
Scoring off 135 (12.8)
Scoring def 39 (21.6)
Passer rating 128 (136.4)
Opp. passer rating 120 (149.04)
Rushing off 117 (116.67 y/g)
Rush avg 127 (3.31)
Rushing TDs T124 (9)
Rushing def 18 (103.58 y/g)
Opp. rush avg 21 (3.40)
Total off 135 (253.1 y/g)
Total def 27 (323.5 y/g)
Wisconsin opponent 2025 records (pre-bowls):
Miami OH 7-5 W
MTSU 3-9 W
Alabama 10-2 L
Maryland 4-8 L
Michigan 9-3 L
Iowa 8-4 L
Ohio St 12-0 L
Oregon 11-1 L
Washington 8-4 W
Indiana 12-0 L
Illinois 8-4 W
Minnesota 7-5 L
#Badgers
Miami OH 7-5 W
MTSU 3-9 W
Alabama 10-2 L
Maryland 4-8 L
Michigan 9-3 L
Iowa 8-4 L
Ohio St 12-0 L
Oregon 11-1 L
Washington 8-4 W
Indiana 12-0 L
Illinois 8-4 W
Minnesota 7-5 L
#Badgers
November 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Wisconsin opponent 2025 records (pre-bowls):
Miami OH 7-5 W
MTSU 3-9 W
Alabama 10-2 L
Maryland 4-8 L
Michigan 9-3 L
Iowa 8-4 L
Ohio St 12-0 L
Oregon 11-1 L
Washington 8-4 W
Indiana 12-0 L
Illinois 8-4 W
Minnesota 7-5 L
#Badgers
Miami OH 7-5 W
MTSU 3-9 W
Alabama 10-2 L
Maryland 4-8 L
Michigan 9-3 L
Iowa 8-4 L
Ohio St 12-0 L
Oregon 11-1 L
Washington 8-4 W
Indiana 12-0 L
Illinois 8-4 W
Minnesota 7-5 L
#Badgers
Second career receiving touchdown for Jackson Acker (and quite the catch). Other came Nov. 18, 2023 at home vs. Nebraska.
November 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Second career receiving touchdown for Jackson Acker (and quite the catch). Other came Nov. 18, 2023 at home vs. Nebraska.
Correction: Changed to 67 yards.
That 68-yard play was a career-high reception for Vinny Anthony (previous: 63; this season: 31) and career-high pass for Hunter Simmons (previous: 42). Also, great stiff-arm by Anthony. #Badgers
November 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Correction: Changed to 67 yards.
That 68-yard play was a career-high reception for Vinny Anthony (previous: 63; this season: 31) and career-high pass for Hunter Simmons (previous: 42). Also, great stiff-arm by Anthony. #Badgers
November 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
That 68-yard play was a career-high reception for Vinny Anthony (previous: 63; this season: 31) and career-high pass for Hunter Simmons (previous: 42). Also, great stiff-arm by Anthony. #Badgers
I hope that field-goal try was tipped for the kicker’s sake. Otherwise that was some 1970s flashback there.
November 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I hope that field-goal try was tipped for the kicker’s sake. Otherwise that was some 1970s flashback there.
With the weather conditions guessing will be a few plus-territory punts today.
November 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
With the weather conditions guessing will be a few plus-territory punts today.
One year ago I just got back from an 11-day stay at the hospital due to double pneumonia, sepsis and rhabdo. It knocked me down and almost out. Am extremely fortunate to still be here. I remain thankful to both my sons, who really stepped up ...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
One year ago I just got back from an 11-day stay at the hospital due to double pneumonia, sepsis and rhabdo. It knocked me down and almost out. Am extremely fortunate to still be here. I remain thankful to both my sons, who really stepped up ...
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Fans rushing the field after beating Illinois sums up the season.
November 23, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Fans rushing the field after beating Illinois sums up the season.
This definitely qualifies as a good win. I dare say best of the season for Wisconsin. Defense was superb. Offense did enough.
November 23, 2025 at 3:47 AM
This definitely qualifies as a good win. I dare say best of the season for Wisconsin. Defense was superb. Offense did enough.
Wisconsin, which entered the week 135th in the nation in yards per game, has reached 300 yards total offense for the third time this season (also did it in the first two games). #Badgers
November 23, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Wisconsin, which entered the week 135th in the nation in yards per game, has reached 300 yards total offense for the third time this season (also did it in the first two games). #Badgers
Darrion Dupree 11 rushes, 121 yards, 2 TD
November 23, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Darrion Dupree 11 rushes, 121 yards, 2 TD
It's an offensive explosion! Wisconsin reaches 20 points for the second time this season (other: 42 vs. Middle Tennessee State in the second game). The #Badgers had 27 points combined in the previous five games.
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
It's an offensive explosion! Wisconsin reaches 20 points for the second time this season (other: 42 vs. Middle Tennessee State in the second game). The #Badgers had 27 points combined in the previous five games.
Dupree's run is tied for the 11th-longest in #Badgers history
Darrion Dupree's 84-yard TD was the longest run for Wisconsin since Chez Mellusi had an 89-yard run vs. Buffalo on Sept. 2, 2023. Dupree's longest rush this season was 17 yards. Last year he had one for 32.
November 23, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Dupree's run is tied for the 11th-longest in #Badgers history
Darrion Dupree's 84-yard TD was the longest run for Wisconsin since Chez Mellusi had an 89-yard run vs. Buffalo on Sept. 2, 2023. Dupree's longest rush this season was 17 yards. Last year he had one for 32.
November 23, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Darrion Dupree's 84-yard TD was the longest run for Wisconsin since Chez Mellusi had an 89-yard run vs. Buffalo on Sept. 2, 2023. Dupree's longest rush this season was 17 yards. Last year he had one for 32.
Under Luke Fickell, Wisconsin is 14-6 (2-0 in 2025) when leading at halftime.
November 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Under Luke Fickell, Wisconsin is 14-6 (2-0 in 2025) when leading at halftime.
Mason Reiger's 5 sacks are the most for Wisconsin since Nick Herbig had 11 in 2022.
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Mason Reiger's 5 sacks are the most for Wisconsin since Nick Herbig had 11 in 2022.
Forgot to post this but under Luke Fickell, Wisconsin is 11-6 (2-1 in 2025) when scoring first and 8-3 (1-0) when leading after the first quarter. #Badgers
November 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Forgot to post this but under Luke Fickell, Wisconsin is 11-6 (2-1 in 2025) when scoring first and 8-3 (1-0) when leading after the first quarter. #Badgers
Speaking of no fun, say it with me: Score, commercial, kickoff, commercial.
November 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Speaking of no fun, say it with me: Score, commercial, kickoff, commercial.
WR Vinny Anthony is now tied for the team lead in rushing touchdowns ... with 2. Somewhere, a bevy of former Badgers RBs weep.
November 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
WR Vinny Anthony is now tied for the team lead in rushing touchdowns ... with 2. Somewhere, a bevy of former Badgers RBs weep.