Jake Kocorowski
@jakekoco.bsky.social
Previously: B5Q, BadgerBlitz, AllBadgers, Wisconsin State Journal/BadgerExtra, Wisconsin Badgers On Si
Current: Badger Observer
Current: Badger Observer
Badgers football incoming/outgoing transfer tracker is further updated.
Wisconsin football transfer portal updates
College football doesn't sleep, and neither will Badgers staff in working to retain and recruit transfers to Madison. Here's what to know.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Badgers football incoming/outgoing transfer tracker is further updated.
Well, shoot. Feeling humbled right now as Badger Observer just hit 400 total subscribers.
Thank you to those who have become either free or paid subscribers. Deal's still going through 12/31 where it's 27% off monthly and annual paid subscriptions: badgerobserver.com/2025holidays...
Thank you to those who have become either free or paid subscribers. Deal's still going through 12/31 where it's 27% off monthly and annual paid subscriptions: badgerobserver.com/2025holidays...
December 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Well, shoot. Feeling humbled right now as Badger Observer just hit 400 total subscribers.
Thank you to those who have become either free or paid subscribers. Deal's still going through 12/31 where it's 27% off monthly and annual paid subscriptions: badgerobserver.com/2025holidays...
Thank you to those who have become either free or paid subscribers. Deal's still going through 12/31 where it's 27% off monthly and annual paid subscriptions: badgerobserver.com/2025holidays...
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Have also updated Badger Observer's incoming/outgoing list for Wisconsin volleyball's 2026 roster to include the new collegiate homes of Maile Chan and Trinity Shadd-Ceres.
This one's free to all.
This one's free to all.
Who's incoming, who's departing the Wisconsin volleyball program
Keep track of who's heading in and who's heading out of Madison during this winter offseason.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Have also updated Badger Observer's incoming/outgoing list for Wisconsin volleyball's 2026 roster to include the new collegiate homes of Maile Chan and Trinity Shadd-Ceres.
This one's free to all.
This one's free to all.
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Isabelle Hoppe is no stranger to dishing out assists, but she received one from a serendipitous family connection on way to joining the Badgers last week.
That connection: Kelly Sheffield’s neighbor?
Inside her journey to Wisconsin last week.
That connection: Kelly Sheffield’s neighbor?
Inside her journey to Wisconsin last week.
How 'a perfect storm' led Isabelle Hoppe to Wisconsin volleyball
A chat with one of the nation's top setters in the 2026 class about her journey to Madison.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Isabelle Hoppe is no stranger to dishing out assists, but she received one from a serendipitous family connection on way to joining the Badgers last week.
That connection: Kelly Sheffield’s neighbor?
Inside her journey to Wisconsin last week.
That connection: Kelly Sheffield’s neighbor?
Inside her journey to Wisconsin last week.
Have also updated Badger Observer's incoming/outgoing list for Wisconsin volleyball's 2026 roster to include the new collegiate homes of Maile Chan and Trinity Shadd-Ceres.
This one's free to all.
This one's free to all.
Who's incoming, who's departing the Wisconsin volleyball program
Keep track of who's heading in and who's heading out of Madison during this winter offseason.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Have also updated Badger Observer's incoming/outgoing list for Wisconsin volleyball's 2026 roster to include the new collegiate homes of Maile Chan and Trinity Shadd-Ceres.
This one's free to all.
This one's free to all.
Isabelle Hoppe is no stranger to dishing out assists, but she received one from a serendipitous family connection on way to joining the Badgers last week.
That connection: Kelly Sheffield’s neighbor?
Inside her journey to Wisconsin last week.
That connection: Kelly Sheffield’s neighbor?
Inside her journey to Wisconsin last week.
How 'a perfect storm' led Isabelle Hoppe to Wisconsin volleyball
A chat with one of the nation's top setters in the 2026 class about her journey to Madison.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Isabelle Hoppe is no stranger to dishing out assists, but she received one from a serendipitous family connection on way to joining the Badgers last week.
That connection: Kelly Sheffield’s neighbor?
Inside her journey to Wisconsin last week.
That connection: Kelly Sheffield’s neighbor?
Inside her journey to Wisconsin last week.
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
(FREE) Put together a handy tracker of which Badgers are coming into the volleyball program and which ones are departing.
Who's incoming, who's departing the Wisconsin volleyball program
Keep track of who's heading in and who's heading out of Madison during this winter offseason.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
(FREE) Put together a handy tracker of which Badgers are coming into the volleyball program and which ones are departing.
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
As a head's up, updated the ole Badger Observer "who's in, who's out" tracker regarding transfers for the Wisconsin football program (both via reports and direct announcements).
Wisconsin football transfer portal updates
College football doesn't sleep, and neither will Badgers staff in working to retain and recruit transfers to Madison. Here's what to know.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
As a head's up, updated the ole Badger Observer "who's in, who's out" tracker regarding transfers for the Wisconsin football program (both via reports and direct announcements).
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
As a head's up, updated the ole Badger Observer "who's in, who's out" tracker regarding transfers for the Wisconsin football program (both via reports and direct announcements).
Wisconsin football transfer portal updates
College football doesn't sleep, and neither will Badgers staff in working to retain and recruit transfers to Madison. Here's what to know.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
As a head's up, updated the ole Badger Observer "who's in, who's out" tracker regarding transfers for the Wisconsin football program (both via reports and direct announcements).
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Looking for that last-minute gift? Badger Observer's got you covered. 27% off annual/monthly subscriptions.
Deal is good through Dec. 31. Have seen a lot of growth over the last month, and there will be tons of football, volleyball, MBB coverage.
Deal is good through Dec. 31. Have seen a lot of growth over the last month, and there will be tons of football, volleyball, MBB coverage.
Subscribe to Badger Observer
Badger Observer is an independent, authentic, subscription-based newsletter whose mission is to go out, report, and tell unique stories of Wisconsin football, volleyball and recruiting. Click to read ...
www.badgerobserver.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Looking for that last-minute gift? Badger Observer's got you covered. 27% off annual/monthly subscriptions.
Deal is good through Dec. 31. Have seen a lot of growth over the last month, and there will be tons of football, volleyball, MBB coverage.
Deal is good through Dec. 31. Have seen a lot of growth over the last month, and there will be tons of football, volleyball, MBB coverage.
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Have updated the Badger Observer incoming/outgoing freshman-transfer tracker (whatever you want to call it) with the Badgers adding on to its impressive 2026 class and one former Wisconsin player heading to the Big 12.
Who's incoming, who's departing the Wisconsin volleyball program
Keep track of who's heading in and who's heading out of Madison during this winter offseason.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Have updated the Badger Observer incoming/outgoing freshman-transfer tracker (whatever you want to call it) with the Badgers adding on to its impressive 2026 class and one former Wisconsin player heading to the Big 12.
Have updated the Badger Observer incoming/outgoing freshman-transfer tracker (whatever you want to call it) with the Badgers adding on to its impressive 2026 class and one former Wisconsin player heading to the Big 12.
Who's incoming, who's departing the Wisconsin volleyball program
Keep track of who's heading in and who's heading out of Madison during this winter offseason.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Have updated the Badger Observer incoming/outgoing freshman-transfer tracker (whatever you want to call it) with the Badgers adding on to its impressive 2026 class and one former Wisconsin player heading to the Big 12.
Looking for that last-minute gift? Badger Observer's got you covered. 27% off annual/monthly subscriptions.
Deal is good through Dec. 31. Have seen a lot of growth over the last month, and there will be tons of football, volleyball, MBB coverage.
Deal is good through Dec. 31. Have seen a lot of growth over the last month, and there will be tons of football, volleyball, MBB coverage.
Subscribe to Badger Observer
Badger Observer is an independent, authentic, subscription-based newsletter whose mission is to go out, report, and tell unique stories of Wisconsin football, volleyball and recruiting. Click to read ...
www.badgerobserver.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Looking for that last-minute gift? Badger Observer's got you covered. 27% off annual/monthly subscriptions.
Deal is good through Dec. 31. Have seen a lot of growth over the last month, and there will be tons of football, volleyball, MBB coverage.
Deal is good through Dec. 31. Have seen a lot of growth over the last month, and there will be tons of football, volleyball, MBB coverage.
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Sat down with Wisconsin's chief revenue officer, Mitchell Pinta, to discuss the Badgers' new extension with Under Armour.
Some takeaways from that extension and chat include:
*NIL talk
*Volleyball's close collaboration with UA
*Alternate uniforms
*More
Some takeaways from that extension and chat include:
*NIL talk
*Volleyball's close collaboration with UA
*Alternate uniforms
*More
6 takeaways from Wisconsin Athletics' extension with Under Armour
Sat down with Wisconsin's chief revenue officer to discuss the extension with Under Armour. Here's what stood out.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Sat down with Wisconsin's chief revenue officer, Mitchell Pinta, to discuss the Badgers' new extension with Under Armour.
Some takeaways from that extension and chat include:
*NIL talk
*Volleyball's close collaboration with UA
*Alternate uniforms
*More
Some takeaways from that extension and chat include:
*NIL talk
*Volleyball's close collaboration with UA
*Alternate uniforms
*More
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Have updated the who's in, who's out tracker for Wisconsin volleyball.
It's currently the most-viewed article in Badger Observer's short history.
It's currently the most-viewed article in Badger Observer's short history.
Who's incoming, who's departing the Wisconsin volleyball program
Keep track of who's heading in and who's heading out of Madison during this winter offseason.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Have updated the who's in, who's out tracker for Wisconsin volleyball.
It's currently the most-viewed article in Badger Observer's short history.
It's currently the most-viewed article in Badger Observer's short history.
Have updated the who's in, who's out tracker for Wisconsin volleyball.
It's currently the most-viewed article in Badger Observer's short history.
It's currently the most-viewed article in Badger Observer's short history.
Who's incoming, who's departing the Wisconsin volleyball program
Keep track of who's heading in and who's heading out of Madison during this winter offseason.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Have updated the who's in, who's out tracker for Wisconsin volleyball.
It's currently the most-viewed article in Badger Observer's short history.
It's currently the most-viewed article in Badger Observer's short history.
Sat down with Wisconsin's chief revenue officer, Mitchell Pinta, to discuss the Badgers' new extension with Under Armour.
Some takeaways from that extension and chat include:
*NIL talk
*Volleyball's close collaboration with UA
*Alternate uniforms
*More
Some takeaways from that extension and chat include:
*NIL talk
*Volleyball's close collaboration with UA
*Alternate uniforms
*More
6 takeaways from Wisconsin Athletics' extension with Under Armour
Sat down with Wisconsin's chief revenue officer to discuss the extension with Under Armour. Here's what stood out.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Sat down with Wisconsin's chief revenue officer, Mitchell Pinta, to discuss the Badgers' new extension with Under Armour.
Some takeaways from that extension and chat include:
*NIL talk
*Volleyball's close collaboration with UA
*Alternate uniforms
*More
Some takeaways from that extension and chat include:
*NIL talk
*Volleyball's close collaboration with UA
*Alternate uniforms
*More
(FREE) Put together a handy tracker of which Badgers are coming into the volleyball program and which ones are departing.
Who's incoming, who's departing the Wisconsin volleyball program
Keep track of who's heading in and who's heading out of Madison during this winter offseason.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
(FREE) Put together a handy tracker of which Badgers are coming into the volleyball program and which ones are departing.
A handful of reporters sat down with new Badgers OL coach Eric Mateos on Thursday morning. Some initial impressions about the new assistant that include his confidence, rapport and complementary nature with OC Jeff Grimes, and recruiting footprint.
6 impressions after talking with Wisconsin offensive line coach Eric Mateos
Badger Observer spoke with the newest Wisconsin assistant. Here's what stood out.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A handful of reporters sat down with new Badgers OL coach Eric Mateos on Thursday morning. Some initial impressions about the new assistant that include his confidence, rapport and complementary nature with OC Jeff Grimes, and recruiting footprint.
“I think (Booth) has another level that she can get to in this next match, and I’m super excited to watch her and the rest of the team (Thursday)." - former Badgers OH Temi Thomas-Ailara.
Booth: 7 kills, perfect 1.000 hitting %, 1 assist, 2 blocks
Wisconsin takes first set 25-12 over Kentucky.
Booth: 7 kills, perfect 1.000 hitting %, 1 assist, 2 blocks
Wisconsin takes first set 25-12 over Kentucky.
What these 3 former Badgers have seen from the 2025 Wisconsin volleyball team
Checked in with a few former Badgers about what they've heard and seen about a team that's riding high into the Final Four.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:27 AM
“I think (Booth) has another level that she can get to in this next match, and I’m super excited to watch her and the rest of the team (Thursday)." - former Badgers OH Temi Thomas-Ailara.
Booth: 7 kills, perfect 1.000 hitting %, 1 assist, 2 blocks
Wisconsin takes first set 25-12 over Kentucky.
Booth: 7 kills, perfect 1.000 hitting %, 1 assist, 2 blocks
Wisconsin takes first set 25-12 over Kentucky.
And hear from three former Badgers who have kept tabs on this 2025 Wisconsin volleyball team.
“They’re clearly on the rise and have yet to play their best volleyball so far.”
“They’re clearly on the rise and have yet to play their best volleyball so far.”
What these 3 former Badgers have seen from the 2025 Wisconsin volleyball team
Checked in with a few former Badgers about what they've heard and seen about a team that's riding high into the Final Four.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
And hear from three former Badgers who have kept tabs on this 2025 Wisconsin volleyball team.
“They’re clearly on the rise and have yet to play their best volleyball so far.”
“They’re clearly on the rise and have yet to play their best volleyball so far.”
Still got about 15 minutes before the Badgers-Kentucky Final Four matchup begins. Plenty of time to hear from THE voice of Wisconsin volleyball, Jon Arias, help preview the Wildcats
Previewing Wisconsin volleyball's Final Four matchup vs. Kentucky
Let's break down the national semifinal matchup between the Badgers and Wildcats, with the help from the voice of Wisconsin volleyball.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Still got about 15 minutes before the Badgers-Kentucky Final Four matchup begins. Plenty of time to hear from THE voice of Wisconsin volleyball, Jon Arias, help preview the Wildcats
Some prematch reading here. Caught up with 3 former Badgers Devyn Robinson, Annemarie Hickey and Temi Thomas-Airala - about what they've seen from this 2025 Wisconsin volleyball team.
"This is a completely different team."
"This is a completely different team."
What these 3 former Badgers have seen from the 2025 Wisconsin volleyball team
Checked in with a few former Badgers about what they've heard and seen about a team that's riding high into the Final Four.
www.badgerobserver.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Some prematch reading here. Caught up with 3 former Badgers Devyn Robinson, Annemarie Hickey and Temi Thomas-Airala - about what they've seen from this 2025 Wisconsin volleyball team.
"This is a completely different team."
"This is a completely different team."