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.
Well, think it might be time for the have a good rest of your afternoon post.
November 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Well, think it might be time for the have a good rest of your afternoon post.
No #Badgers tight end has had 5+ receiving TDs since Jacob Pedersen in 2011 (8)
Lance Mason has 4 receiving touchdowns, most for a #Badgers tight end since Jake Ferguson had 4 in the shortened 2020 season.
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
No #Badgers tight end has had 5+ receiving TDs since Jacob Pedersen in 2011 (8)
A creative fourth-down call. Beautiful.
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A creative fourth-down call. Beautiful.
Under Luke Fickell, Wisconsin is 4-13 (1-5 in 2025) when the opponent scores first and 4-11 (1-4) when trailing after the first quarter. #Badgers
November 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Under Luke Fickell, Wisconsin is 4-13 (1-5 in 2025) when the opponent scores first and 4-11 (1-4) when trailing after the first quarter. #Badgers
Nathanial Vakos now 0-for-3 on field-goal attempts from 43+ yards.
November 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Nathanial Vakos now 0-for-3 on field-goal attempts from 43+ yards.
Posa 11 TKL, 2.5 sack, FF
Quite a day for #Badgers freshmen linebackers:
Cooper Catalano: 19 TKL, 2 TFL
Mason Posa: 8 TKL, 1.5 sack, FF
Cooper Catalano: 19 TKL, 2 TFL
Mason Posa: 8 TKL, 1.5 sack, FF
November 9, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Posa 11 TKL, 2.5 sack, FF
Big week for Luke Fickell
November 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Big week for Luke Fickell
Credit where credit is due: Wisconsin's defense has brought it today.
But can the offense, which makes my eyes bleed, run a 4-minute drill?
But can the offense, which makes my eyes bleed, run a 4-minute drill?
November 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Credit where credit is due: Wisconsin's defense has brought it today.
But can the offense, which makes my eyes bleed, run a 4-minute drill?
But can the offense, which makes my eyes bleed, run a 4-minute drill?
It's not the football program's fault, it's you, the donors. We need more money. Oh, and keep rooting and supporting our poor product. - Chris McIntosh
(my paraphrasing of his letter to fans)
(my paraphrasing of his letter to fans)
October 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It's not the football program's fault, it's you, the donors. We need more money. Oh, and keep rooting and supporting our poor product. - Chris McIntosh
(my paraphrasing of his letter to fans)
(my paraphrasing of his letter to fans)
Ouch.
The biggest surprise might be that NFL scouts are showing up to Wisconsin in the first place.
awfulannouncing.com/college-foot...
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Luke Fickell refutes The Athletic reporter suggesting Wisconsin banned NFL scouts from practice
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell refutes The Athletic's Dane Brugler's report about the team banning NFL scouts from practice.
awfulannouncing.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Ouch.
Reposted by Dave Heller
What's wrong with the #Badgers? Plenty. But it's easy to pinpoint the main culprit.
open.substack.com/pub/viewfrom...
open.substack.com/pub/viewfrom...
Identity crisis
After Wisconsin’s latest uber-humbling loss – 37-0 at home to Iowa – I saw a quote from Christian Alliegro in which the linebacker said the Badgers “have no identity.”
open.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
What's wrong with the #Badgers? Plenty. But it's easy to pinpoint the main culprit.
open.substack.com/pub/viewfrom...
open.substack.com/pub/viewfrom...
What's wrong with the #Badgers? Plenty. But it's easy to pinpoint the main culprit.
open.substack.com/pub/viewfrom...
open.substack.com/pub/viewfrom...
Identity crisis
After Wisconsin’s latest uber-humbling loss – 37-0 at home to Iowa – I saw a quote from Christian Alliegro in which the linebacker said the Badgers “have no identity.”
open.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
What's wrong with the #Badgers? Plenty. But it's easy to pinpoint the main culprit.
open.substack.com/pub/viewfrom...
open.substack.com/pub/viewfrom...
What a complete and total disaster. OK, now I'm really leaving.
October 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
What a complete and total disaster. OK, now I'm really leaving.
That ranks up there with one of the worst throws/interceptions I've seen.
October 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
That ranks up there with one of the worst throws/interceptions I've seen.
Not upset I have plans and will be out of here soon. I'll give you a have a great rest of your night now.
October 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Not upset I have plans and will be out of here soon. I'll give you a have a great rest of your night now.