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Instant Twitter reaction: 2021 DE Mike Jarvis commits to Wisconsin

Reaction from around the Wisconsin football community as Mike Jarvis commits to the Badgers

[lawrence-newsletter]Wisconsin landed their thirteenth commit in the class of 2021 when DE Mike Jarvis chose the Badgers.

Here is what a few members of the Wisconsin football Twitter community, including fellow 2021 commits, had to say on Twitter after the New Jersey native dropped his commitment video.

2021 Wisconsin QB commit Deacon Pe’a Hill showed his support:

As did fellow 2021 DE commit Darryl Peterson:

SB Nation Wisconsin site Bucky’s 5th Quarter celebrated with their usual firing of the cannons:

Wisconsin’s class of 2021 has taken off over the past few weeks, and if the bat signals from the coaching staff on Twitter are any indication, the Badgers are just getting started.

USA TODAY: Wisconsin has a top-5 ‘interesting’ non-conference schedule

The Badgers came in at No. 4 overall in USA TODAY Sports ranking of “interesting” non-conference schedules .
Week 2: vs. Southern Illinois
Week 3: vs. Appalachian State
Week 5: vs. Notre Dame .
This non-conference slate certainly is among the most intriguing in the nation

The Badgers came in at No. 4 overall in USA TODAY Sports ranking of “interesting” non-conference schedules .
Week 2: vs. Southern Illinois
Week 3: vs. Appalachian State
Week 5: vs. Notre Dame .
This non-conference slate certainly is among the most intriguing in the nation

USA TODAY: Wisconsin has a top-5 ‘interesting’ non-conference schedule

The Badgers came in at No. 4 overall in USA TODAY Sports ranking of “interesting” non-conference schedules .
Week 2: vs. Southern Illinois
Week 3: vs. Appalachian State
Week 5: vs. Notre Dame .
This non-conference slate certainly is among the most intriguing in the nation

The Badgers came in at No. 4 overall in USA TODAY Sports ranking of “interesting” non-conference schedules .
Week 2: vs. Southern Illinois
Week 3: vs. Appalachian State
Week 5: vs. Notre Dame .
This non-conference slate certainly is among the most intriguing in the nation

USA TODAY: Wisconsin has a top-5 ‘interesting’ non-conference schedule

The Badgers came in at No. 4 overall in USA TODAY Sports ranking of “interesting” non-conference schedules .
Week 2: vs. Southern Illinois
Week 3: vs. Appalachian State
Week 5: vs. Notre Dame .
This non-conference slate certainly is among the most intriguing in the nation

The Badgers came in at No. 4 overall in USA TODAY Sports ranking of “interesting” non-conference schedules .
Week 2: vs. Southern Illinois
Week 3: vs. Appalachian State
Week 5: vs. Notre Dame .
This non-conference slate certainly is among the most intriguing in the nation

2021 three-star DE Mike Jarvis commits to Wisconsin

The Badgers land another commitment in the class of 2021

[lawrence-newsletter]The Badgers landed another commitment in the class of 2021 when DE Mike Jarvis dropped his commitment video just minutes ago on Twitter.

The New Jersey native was being heavily targeted by in-state Big Ten rival Rutgers, but ended up choosing the Badgers in the end. In his commitment video, he referred to Madison as the “best college town in football” when he announced he would be coming to Wisconsin.

According to 247Sports, Jarvis is a three-star recruit in both their rankings and their composite rankings. Jarvis is the thirteenth hard commit in Wisconsin’s class of 2021 and the fourth DE in the class.

The Badgers currently have the No. 17 2021 class in the nation according to 247Sports.

Check out highlights from Jarvis’ junior season at Shawnee High School in New Jersey via Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/11040368/5df06d8a2347bf0e20d484d6

USA TODAY: Wisconsin has a top-5 “interesting” non-conference schedule

The Badgers play an intriguing non-conference slate

As we move closer to the hopeful starting date of the 2020 football season, anticipation continues to build, specifically surrounding Wisconsin’s early non-conference schedule. USA TODAY Sports recently took a wide look at non-conference schedules around the country and ranked who had the most interesting group of opponents. The Badgers came in at No. 4 overall for good reason.

Here is what Wisconsin’s non-conference slate looks like:

Week 2: vs. Southern Illinois 

Week 3: vs. Appalachian State

Week 5: vs. Notre Dame (at Lambeau for now) 

The cupcake game is easy to see as Wisconsin welcomes FCS Southern Illinois to Camp Randall in the second week of the season. If you have not heard this warning already, hear it from me right now: do not overlook Appalachian State. If you have yet to jump on the App State bandwagon, you had better hurry because the train is filling up. This is a squad that lost one game last season and ended the year ranked as the No. 20 overall team in the nation with wins over North Carolina and South Carolina. The small town of Boone, North Carolina, where App State is located, runs college football in the Carolinas.

Then, you have the marquee matchup with Notre Dame that will hopefully take place at Lambeau Field in Green Bay despite recent reports that the game may be moved. A battle of two teams with New Years Bowl aspirations on NBC will be one of the marquee games of Wisconsin’s season in 2020. This non-conference slate certainly is among the most intriguing in the nation.

 

 

Wisconsin basketball and football participating in “Blackout Tuesday” on social media

The Badger sports teams are participating in what is known as “Blackout Tuesday” today on their social media accounts

[lawrence-newsletter]Today is known as “Blackout Tuesday” around social media as individuals, teams, and businesses halt their normal feeds and post a black picture in order to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Wisconsin football and Wisconsin basketball are both participating on Twitter and on instagram.

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A statement from Wisconsin football Head Coach Paul Chryst on the tragic death of George Floyd

Wisconsin’s Head Coach gives his thoughts on the tragedy and the country in this difficult moment

[lawrence-newsletter]The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked protesting throughout the country and even throughout the world. Many high profile figures and organizations have been giving their thoughts as they stand in solidarity with a hurting nation. Wisconsin Head Coach Paul Chryst released a statement yesterday on Wisconsin football’s Twitter page.

The part of the quote that does not fully show up on the Twitter picture reads as follows:

“We need to be better, individually and collectively. Our priority as a football program is to ensure everyone feels safe and valued and my commitment to our players remains helping them grow in their journey as student athletes and men.”

 

Locked On Badgers: Exclusive interview with Wisconsin 2021 LB commit Jake Chaney

An exclusive interview with Wisconsin 2021 LB Jake Chaney

[lawrence-newsletter]The Locked On Badgers Podcast is a daily Wisconsin basketball and football podcast bringing you short-form, daily coverage of Badgers sports Monday through Friday. On today’s episode, Asher talks with class of 2021 Wisconsin commit Jake Chaney about choosing the Badgers, his Wisconsin visit, and much more.

You can listen to Locked On Badgers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and wherever else you find your podcasts, Monday through Friday.

The Badgers keep rising in another way-too-early Top 25

ESPN’s Jeff Borzello released a new way-too-early Top 25 and ranked the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team at No. 7.
The Badgers keep sliding up a few notches in my rankings with every new edition, Jeff Borzello.
All the early rumblings are pointing toward great things for Greg Gard‘s team in 2020-21

ESPN’s Jeff Borzello released a new way-too-early Top 25 and ranked the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team at No. 7.
The Badgers keep sliding up a few notches in my rankings with every new edition, Jeff Borzello.
All the early rumblings are pointing toward great things for Greg Gard‘s team in 2020-21