Dennis Punzel
dennispunzel.bsky.social
Dennis Punzel
@dennispunzel.bsky.social
Mostly retired. Still cover Wisconsin volleyball for Wisconsin State Journal. Seamhead.
Baylor transfer Alicia Andrew found just what she was looking for in @badgervb.bsky.social . And vice versa. madison.com/sports/colle...
How facing Wisconsin volleyball multiple times led this standout to Madison
Allie Andrew loved her first experience at the UW Field House. She can't wait to experience it every match as a Badgers player.
madison.com
August 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
2026 @badgervb.bsky.social recruit Halle Thompson is named MVP as her Houston Skyline team wins 17-under National Championship.
July 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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This is The Last Supper now.
May 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Lots to like for @badgervb.bsky.social fans as newcomers make positive first impression in sweep of Marquette. madison.com/sports/colle...
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin volleyball's exhibition sweep of in-state rival
The new-look Badgers got off on the right foot in front of an eager home crowd that got the chance to meet the players and get autographs after the sweep.
madison.com
April 17, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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Middleton's Alan Roden just hit his first career big-league homer with the Toronto Blue Jays.
April 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Torn ACL will sideline Grace Lopez for @badgervb.bsky.social this season. Badgers will be seeking an opposite and a middle blocker in the transfer portal in May. madison.com/sports/#trac...
Madison Sports
Read the latest Sports headlines from the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks & Brewers, University of Wisconsin and Madison High Schools Football and Madison High Schools sports.
madison.com
April 2, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Column by Barry Svrluga: John Feinstein, the prodigious sports reporter and author, died Thursday at 69. The secret to the columnist and author’s expansive career? “People liked to talk to him.”
Column | John Feinstein built a career, and a life, by maintaining connections
The secret to the columnist and author’s expansive career? ‘People liked to talk to him.’
www.washingtonpost.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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The Brewers spent 21st birthdays in A-ball, on airplanes headed to A-ball, in casinos playing blackjack and in college bars drinking green beer. Jackson Chourio is turning 21 as a bona fide big leaguer.

Cheers to “everyone’s littlest brother.” www.mlb.com/news/jackson...
'Everyone's littlest brother': Cheers to Jackson Chourio on his 21st birthday
PHOENIX -- What were you doing on your 21st birthday? Chances are you can’t top budding Brewers star Jackson Chourio, who turns 21 on Tuesday. At the same age a typical college junior is starting to w...
www.mlb.com
March 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Khris Middleton opens up on the #Bucks trade: A ‘consequence’ of not winning, his health and an appreciation of Milwaukee.

He grieved the trade, but now is reminding himself there is plenty of basketball ahead.
www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
Khris Middleton opens up on Bucks trade: A ‘consequence’ of not winning, his health, appreciation of Milwaukee
Khris Middleton talks about his trade from the Bucks, understanding the move, trying to get healthy and appreciating Milwaukee.
www.jsonline.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Great stuff from @jimowczarski.bsky.social

Khris Middleton opens up on Bucks trade: A ‘consequence’ of not winning, his health, appreciation of Milwaukee

www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
Khris Middleton opens up on Bucks trade: A ‘consequence’ of not winning, his health, appreciation of Milwaukee
Khris Middleton talks about his trade from the Bucks, understanding the move, trying to get healthy and appreciating Milwaukee.
www.jsonline.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Oh man that is cool
February 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Middleton High School's Jada Cerniglia follows family tradition, joining @badgervb.bsky.social as transfer from Northern Illinois. One year of eligibility. madison.com/sports/colle...
Wisconsin volleyball adds former Middleton standout
A 5-foot-3 defensive specialist who runs her own photography and videography company is following in her mother's footsteps by tossing on a Badgers jersey with a familiar number.
madison.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:34 PM
@badgervb.bsky.social coach Kelly Sheffield credits retiring coach John Cook with helping to grow the sport of volleyball. madison.com/sports/colle...
'He elevated the program': Sheffield on legacy of former Wisconsin volleyball coach, Nebraska legend
Badgers coach Kelly Sheffield shares his thoughts on John Cook, their rivalry and the legacy the Huskers coach leaves as he retires.
madison.com
January 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A look back and a look ahead for @badgervb.bsky.social as it heads into new era with revised roster/lineup. madison.com/sports/colle...
How Wisconsin volleyball has gone about rebuilding after losing so many key pieces
The identity of the Wisconsin volleyball team will switch next season after significant turnover on the Badgers' roster.
madison.com
January 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM