Jesse Temple
@jessetemple.bsky.social
Director of content for Badger Connect. University of Wisconsin beat reporter since 2011. Contact me at: jntemple11@gmail.com
Find my stories here: https://www.badgerconnect.com/news/
Find my stories here: https://www.badgerconnect.com/news/
“At some point in time, I’ll be able to look back and understand exactly why it had to happen the way it happened.”
Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. details his frustrating season and an injury that was more severe than we realized: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-qb...
Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. details his frustrating season and an injury that was more severe than we realized: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-qb...
Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. details frustrating, injury-plagued season
Edwards Jr. has played a total of 34 snaps in two games this season.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“At some point in time, I’ll be able to look back and understand exactly why it had to happen the way it happened.”
Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. details his frustrating season and an injury that was more severe than we realized: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-qb...
Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. details his frustrating season and an injury that was more severe than we realized: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-qb...
I’ve done some foolish things for our Badger Bites video series. This was by far the most foolish decision yet.
What’s it like trying to take the mat against one of Wisconsin’s wrestlers? Spoiler alert: It results in a total ass kicking.
What’s it like trying to take the mat against one of Wisconsin’s wrestlers? Spoiler alert: It results in a total ass kicking.
Badger Bites: What’s it like trying to take the mat against a Wisconsin wrestler?
Badger Connect’s Jesse Temple met his match against 174-pound starter Luke Condon.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I’ve done some foolish things for our Badger Bites video series. This was by far the most foolish decision yet.
What’s it like trying to take the mat against one of Wisconsin’s wrestlers? Spoiler alert: It results in a total ass kicking.
What’s it like trying to take the mat against one of Wisconsin’s wrestlers? Spoiler alert: It results in a total ass kicking.
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin’s game at No. 2 Indiana www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin’s game at No. 2 Indiana
The Badgers, who snapped a six-game losing streak last weekend, face another tough test against the Hoosiers.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin’s game at No. 2 Indiana www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...
How freshmen Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa have provided a spark and hope for Wisconsin’s future www.badgerconnect.com/how-freshmen...
How freshmen Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa have provided a spark and hope for Wisconsin’s future
The roommates have combined for 51 tackles as starters the past two games.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
How freshmen Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa have provided a spark and hope for Wisconsin’s future www.badgerconnect.com/how-freshmen...
Charlie Fuerbringer is back for Wisconsin volleyball from a shoulder injury after a five-week absence.
What makes her such a talented setter? Go inside the film room with Fuerbringer and Lauren Carlini to find out in the latest episode of Badger Bites. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
What makes her such a talented setter? Go inside the film room with Fuerbringer and Lauren Carlini to find out in the latest episode of Badger Bites. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
Badger Bites: What makes Charlie Fuerbringer such a special setter? Go inside the film room to find out.
Fuerbringer returned Sunday from a five-week absence due to a right-shoulder injury.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Charlie Fuerbringer is back for Wisconsin volleyball from a shoulder injury after a five-week absence.
What makes her such a talented setter? Go inside the film room with Fuerbringer and Lauren Carlini to find out in the latest episode of Badger Bites. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
What makes her such a talented setter? Go inside the film room with Fuerbringer and Lauren Carlini to find out in the latest episode of Badger Bites. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
"Everything for him is right in front of him. It's his to take."
Nolan Winter's effective field goal percentage last season was the highest by a Wisconsin starter since Tim Locum in 1990-91.
Why Winter is just scratching the surface on his potential: www.badgerconnect.com/why-nolan-wi...
Nolan Winter's effective field goal percentage last season was the highest by a Wisconsin starter since Tim Locum in 1990-91.
Why Winter is just scratching the surface on his potential: www.badgerconnect.com/why-nolan-wi...
Why Nolan Winter is just scratching the surface on his potential for Wisconsin’s basketball team
Winter led all Big Ten players by shooting 71.5 percent on 2-pointers as a sophomore.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
"Everything for him is right in front of him. It's his to take."
Nolan Winter's effective field goal percentage last season was the highest by a Wisconsin starter since Tim Locum in 1990-91.
Why Winter is just scratching the surface on his potential: www.badgerconnect.com/why-nolan-wi...
Nolan Winter's effective field goal percentage last season was the highest by a Wisconsin starter since Tim Locum in 1990-91.
Why Winter is just scratching the surface on his potential: www.badgerconnect.com/why-nolan-wi...
This is a good week to have a members-only Q&A with these guys at Badger Connect. There's still time to upgrade or join. All pro and elite members can be a part of it at 6 p.m. Wednesday. You can subscribe here: badgerconnect.com/membership/
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This is a good week to have a members-only Q&A with these guys at Badger Connect. There's still time to upgrade or join. All pro and elite members can be a part of it at 6 p.m. Wednesday. You can subscribe here: badgerconnect.com/membership/
BREAKING: Luke Fickell will return next season as Wisconsin’s football coach.
Athletic director Chris McIntosh details the decision. Full story and exclusive video at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-at...
Athletic director Chris McIntosh details the decision. Full story and exclusive video at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-at...
Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh details decision to retain Luke Fickell as football coach
Fickell, who is 15-19 overall at Wisconsin, will return for a fourth season.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
BREAKING: Luke Fickell will return next season as Wisconsin’s football coach.
Athletic director Chris McIntosh details the decision. Full story and exclusive video at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-at...
Athletic director Chris McIntosh details the decision. Full story and exclusive video at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-at...
The next four weeks leading up to the early signing period are going to be very interesting.
Inside Wisconsin’s battle to keep its 2026 football recruiting class together www.badgerconnect.com/inside-wisco...
Inside Wisconsin’s battle to keep its 2026 football recruiting class together www.badgerconnect.com/inside-wisco...
Inside Wisconsin’s battle to keep its 2026 football recruiting class together
The Badgers have 14 scholarship players pledged in the class after losing one this week to a decommitment.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The next four weeks leading up to the early signing period are going to be very interesting.
Inside Wisconsin’s battle to keep its 2026 football recruiting class together www.badgerconnect.com/inside-wisco...
Inside Wisconsin’s battle to keep its 2026 football recruiting class together www.badgerconnect.com/inside-wisco...
Wednesday means a new Badger Bites episode. Austin Rapp on Australian rules football, 3-point shooting and his fit at Wisconsin.
Badgers fans are going to like watching him play. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
Badgers fans are going to like watching him play. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
Badger Bites: Austin Rapp on Australian rules football, 3-point shooting and his fit at Wisconsin
Rapp averaged 7.6 3-pointers attempted per game at Portland last season.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Wednesday means a new Badger Bites episode. Austin Rapp on Australian rules football, 3-point shooting and his fit at Wisconsin.
Badgers fans are going to like watching him play. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
Badgers fans are going to like watching him play. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
How Wisconsin freshman Addy Horner has stepped into starting setter role with composure and maturity.
Huge match for No. 11 Wisconsin tonight at home against No. 1 and undefeated Nebraska. www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
Huge match for No. 11 Wisconsin tonight at home against No. 1 and undefeated Nebraska. www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
How Wisconsin freshman Addy Horner has stepped into starting setter role with composure and maturity
No. 11 Wisconsin plays No. 1 Nebraska on Friday night at the UW Field House.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:24 AM
How Wisconsin freshman Addy Horner has stepped into starting setter role with composure and maturity.
Huge match for No. 11 Wisconsin tonight at home against No. 1 and undefeated Nebraska. www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
Huge match for No. 11 Wisconsin tonight at home against No. 1 and undefeated Nebraska. www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
We have a new Badger Bites episode. Wisconsin women's basketball coach Robin Pingeton on how the staff overhauled the roster and Year 1 expectations. Badgers crushed D-III UW-River Falls 104-40 in their lone exhibition. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
Badger Bites: Wisconsin women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton on Year 1 expectations
Pingeton went 250-218 in 13 seasons at Missouri with four NCAA Tournament appearances.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
We have a new Badger Bites episode. Wisconsin women's basketball coach Robin Pingeton on how the staff overhauled the roster and Year 1 expectations. Badgers crushed D-III UW-River Falls 104-40 in their lone exhibition. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
‘Here to stay’: Inside Wisconsin basketball’s approach to international recruiting www.badgerconnect.com/here-to-stay...
'Here to stay': Inside Wisconsin basketball's approach to international recruiting
The Badgers have added players on their roster from Australia, Italy, Lithuania and New Zealand.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
‘Here to stay’: Inside Wisconsin basketball’s approach to international recruiting www.badgerconnect.com/here-to-stay...
Rose Bowl-winning players feel conflicting emotions during ‘bittersweet’ and ‘painful’ return to Wisconsin www.badgerconnect.com/rose-bowl-wi...
Rose Bowl-winning players feel conflicting emotions during ‘bittersweet’ and ‘painful’ return to Wisconsin
More than 100 former Badgers players and staffers were honored at halftime during Wisconsin’s 34-0 loss to Ohio State.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Rose Bowl-winning players feel conflicting emotions during ‘bittersweet’ and ‘painful’ return to Wisconsin www.badgerconnect.com/rose-bowl-wi...
We have a new episode of Badger Bites out today. Meet Wisconsin basketball's four freshmen before the season begins. Lots to be intrigued about with this group. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
Badger Bites: Meet the four freshmen in Wisconsin’s basketball recruiting class before the season begins
Greg Gard signed a group with plenty of potential to impact the Badgers.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We have a new episode of Badger Bites out today. Meet Wisconsin basketball's four freshmen before the season begins. Lots to be intrigued about with this group. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game against No. 1 Ohio State: www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game against No. 1 Ohio State
The Badgers have lost four straight games and are massive underdogs at home against the Buckeyes.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game against No. 1 Ohio State: www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...
A new Badger Bites episode is here. And it is awesome.
Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield takes us into the film room for a breakdown that helps explain why the Badgers have been one of the best programs in the country for years. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield takes us into the film room for a breakdown that helps explain why the Badgers have been one of the best programs in the country for years. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
Badger Bites: Inside the film room with Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield
Sheffield breaks down a series of plays to explain why his system is successful.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A new Badger Bites episode is here. And it is awesome.
Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield takes us into the film room for a breakdown that helps explain why the Badgers have been one of the best programs in the country for years. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield takes us into the film room for a breakdown that helps explain why the Badgers have been one of the best programs in the country for years. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game against Iowa. Given everything the Badgers put into this all offseason, it's an especially big one for Wisconsin and Luke Fickell. www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin’s rivalry game against Iowa
The Badgers have lost three straight games in the series to the Hawkeyes.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game against Iowa. Given everything the Badgers put into this all offseason, it's an especially big one for Wisconsin and Luke Fickell. www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...
"You tune in now and you would think he’s been around the sport his entire life.”
How Wisconsin volleyball announcer Jon Arias became one of the best at his craft in the sport www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
How Wisconsin volleyball announcer Jon Arias became one of the best at his craft in the sport www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
How Wisconsin volleyball announcer Jon Arias became one of the best at his craft in the sport
Arias has called Badgers volleyball matches since 2008 and women’s basketball games since 2012.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"You tune in now and you would think he’s been around the sport his entire life.”
How Wisconsin volleyball announcer Jon Arias became one of the best at his craft in the sport www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
How Wisconsin volleyball announcer Jon Arias became one of the best at his craft in the sport www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
Wednesday means we have a new Badger Bites episode. John Blackwell is back for Wisconsin basketball and better than ever. Blackwell discusses his offseason testing the NBA Draft waters, expectations and hits the court for a 3-point contest. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
Badger Bites: John Blackwell is back for Wisconsin basketball and believes he’s better than ever
Blackwell returns for his junior season after averaging 15.8 points per game and testing the NBA Draft waters.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Wednesday means we have a new Badger Bites episode. John Blackwell is back for Wisconsin basketball and better than ever. Blackwell discusses his offseason testing the NBA Draft waters, expectations and hits the court for a 3-point contest. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...
"Amari Latimer is committed to Wisconsin."
Latimer's father talks to Badger Connect about the recruitment of the four-star running back after an Ohio State visit: www.badgerconnect.com/amari-latime...
Latimer's father talks to Badger Connect about the recruitment of the four-star running back after an Ohio State visit: www.badgerconnect.com/amari-latime...
‘Amari Latimer is committed to Wisconsin’: Father of four-star RB talks recruitment after Ohio State visit
Latimer is one of the crown jewels in Wisconsin’s 2026 recruiting class.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
"Amari Latimer is committed to Wisconsin."
Latimer's father talks to Badger Connect about the recruitment of the four-star running back after an Ohio State visit: www.badgerconnect.com/amari-latime...
Latimer's father talks to Badger Connect about the recruitment of the four-star running back after an Ohio State visit: www.badgerconnect.com/amari-latime...
Wisconsin hangs in early before fading in a 24-10 loss to Michigan, and Luke Fickell is still searching for answers. www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-ha...
Wisconsin hangs tough early before fading in 24-10 loss at Michigan
The Badgers have lost three consecutive games this season.
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October 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Wisconsin hangs in early before fading in a 24-10 loss to Michigan, and Luke Fickell is still searching for answers. www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-ha...
October is here, which means an incredibly difficult schedule for a Wisconsin team with plenty of issues to solve.
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game Saturday at Michigan: www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game Saturday at Michigan: www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin’s game against Michigan
The Badgers are preparing for a difficult October stretch against quality Big Ten opponents.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
October is here, which means an incredibly difficult schedule for a Wisconsin team with plenty of issues to solve.
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game Saturday at Michigan: www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...
Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game Saturday at Michigan: www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...
Reposted by Jesse Temple
Brad Davison says Greg Gard called with two questions: Would you like a job? Is it even possible with your pro basketball contract and living situation in Spain?
How Davison replacing Kirk Penney on Wisconsin’s staff came together in less than a week. www.badgerconnect.com/it-means-eve...
How Davison replacing Kirk Penney on Wisconsin’s staff came together in less than a week. www.badgerconnect.com/it-means-eve...
‘It means everything to me’: Brad Davison eager for Wisconsin return as special assistant to head coach
Davison, a five-year starter at Wisconsin, set program records for career starts, games played and made 3-pointers.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Brad Davison says Greg Gard called with two questions: Would you like a job? Is it even possible with your pro basketball contract and living situation in Spain?
How Davison replacing Kirk Penney on Wisconsin’s staff came together in less than a week. www.badgerconnect.com/it-means-eve...
How Davison replacing Kirk Penney on Wisconsin’s staff came together in less than a week. www.badgerconnect.com/it-means-eve...
Brad Davison says Greg Gard called with two questions: Would you like a job? Is it even possible with your pro basketball contract and living situation in Spain?
How Davison replacing Kirk Penney on Wisconsin’s staff came together in less than a week. www.badgerconnect.com/it-means-eve...
How Davison replacing Kirk Penney on Wisconsin’s staff came together in less than a week. www.badgerconnect.com/it-means-eve...
‘It means everything to me’: Brad Davison eager for Wisconsin return as special assistant to head coach
Davison, a five-year starter at Wisconsin, set program records for career starts, games played and made 3-pointers.
www.badgerconnect.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Brad Davison says Greg Gard called with two questions: Would you like a job? Is it even possible with your pro basketball contract and living situation in Spain?
How Davison replacing Kirk Penney on Wisconsin’s staff came together in less than a week. www.badgerconnect.com/it-means-eve...
How Davison replacing Kirk Penney on Wisconsin’s staff came together in less than a week. www.badgerconnect.com/it-means-eve...