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In honor of MLB umpire Angel Hernandez’s retirement, what’s the worst call in Wisconsin history?

What’s the worst call in Wisconsin history?

Major League Baseball umpire Angel Hernandez announced his retirement on Sunday night.

The news came as a surprise, though it was much-anticipated by baseball fans. Hernandez had gained a reputation as one of the sport’s worst umpires and became one of the most disliked figures by nearly every fanbase.

Related: Which Big Ten football team has the toughest 2024 schedule?

Hernandez’s retirement had many on X re-posting the worst calls of his career. There is no Wisconsin angle to that discussion, so we’re turning to an age-old question: what are the worst officiating calls in Wisconsin sports history?

There are two obvious ones that will lead everybody’s list: Duke forward Justice Winslow touching the basketball in the 2015 national championship game, and Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis being called for a phantom offensive pass interference to decide the 2020 Rose Bowl vs. Oregon.

Both are hard to argue with.

Winslow’s clear touching of the basketball was missed by officials and sealed Duke’s win over Wisconsin in the sport’s biggest game. A reversed call would not have guaranteed a Badgers victory, but it would’ve gave them a chance.

The OPI call on Davis, meanwhile, ruined Wisconsin’s game-winning drive at the end of the Rose Bowl. It isn’t the national championship, but its the biggest game Wisconsin football has played in over the last 20 years.

I’m convinced that final drive results in game-winning points without that penalty.

There are likely countless others to consider, but none were worst calls on a bigger stage than these two mentioned.

 

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Packers work out WRs Geronimo Allison, Danny Davis

The Packers included wide receivers Geronimo Allison and Danny Davis in the team’s workouts on Tuesday.

The Green Bay Packers worked out wide receivers Geronimo Allison and Danny Davis on Tuesday, according to the league’s daily transaction report.

Allison, 28, spent four seasons in Green Bay after signing with the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He caught 89 passes for 1,045 yards and eight touchdowns over 46 games, including 34 catches in 16 games during Matt LaFleur’s first season with the Packers in 2019. After leaving Green Bay and eventually opting out of the 2020 season, Allison spent time with the Detroit Lions (2021) and Atlanta Falcons (2022).

Davis, an undrafted rookie free agent out of Wisconsin, spent the first four weeks of training camp with the Packers but was released with an injury designation on Aug. 23. He injured his ankle after catching a touchdown pass from Jordan Love in the team’s preseason opener. He played 24 snaps and caught two passes for 45 yards in his one and only preseason game.

Neither player was immediately signed, but it’s possible the Packers will add one of the receivers as an emergency option on the practice squad. Neither is likely to be an option for the 53-man roster at this point in their respective NFL careers.

The Packers also worked out offensive tackles Sage Doxater (New Mexico State), Derek Kerstetter (Texas) and Sam Schlueter (Minnesota) and center Chris Owens (Alabama).

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Packers release former Wisconsin Badgers WR Danny Davis

The Packers released a former Badgers WR on Tuesday:

According to a press release, the Green Bay Packers released former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Danny Davis on Tuesday to get down to the 80-man roster limit before the third preseason game.

Despite going undrafted in 2022, Davis performed well during camp and caught the attention of the Packers’ coaching staff. He put himself in the mix after an impressive preseason debut where he registered two catches for 45 yards and a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers.

As luck would have it, the former Badger suffered an injury that kept him out of Green Bay’s second preseason game against New Orleans, making an already unlikely shot at the initial 53-man roster even more doubtful.

Don’t be surprised if Davis, a five-year contributor for UW, finds his way back onto the Packers practice squad after the final roster cutdowns.

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Packers release rookie WR Danny Davis

Rookie Danny Davis, who caught a touchdown pass in the preseason opener, was dealing an ankle injury.

The Green Bay Packers released rookie wide receiver Danny Davis on Tuesday, the team announced.

Davis, who caught a touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the preseason opener, had been dealing with an ankle injury over the last week.

The Packers signed Davis as an undrafted rookie out of Wisconsin in May. He played 24 snaps and caught two passes for 45 yards in his one and only preseason game.

Without Davis, the Packers are left with 10 wide receivers on the roster with one preseason game to go.

Releasing Davis was one part of the team’s path to meeting Tuesday’s roster limit of 80 players. Safety Vernon Scott was also released, and running back Kylin Hill was placed on reserve/PUP list, meaning he’ll miss the first four games of the regular season.

Davis was always a long shot to make the roster, but he was positioning himself for a practice squad spot before the ankle injury. It’s possible he could eventually return once his injury is healed.

While five receivers are likely locks for the 53-man roster (Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, Sammy Watkins, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs), the final five (Amari Rodgers, Juwann Winfree, Samori Toure, Ishmael Hyman, Travis Fulgham) are probably competing for one or two spots on the 53-man roster. The Packers finish the preseason on Thursday night in Kansas City.

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WR Danny Davis, CB Rico Gafford miss Packers’ final joint practice with new injuries

Packers WR Danny Davis and CB Rico Gafford both missed Wednesday’s joint practice with the Saints due to new ankle injuries.

Injuries prevented rookie receiver Danny Davis and converted cornerback Rico Gafford from participating during the Green Bay Packers’ final joint practice with the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday.

Davis and Gafford are both dealing with new ankle injuries. It’s possible the pair could miss Friday’s preseason game against the Saints, providing another big hurdle to eventually making the 53-man roster.

They were the only new additions to the injury list on Wednesday.

Davis, an undrafted rookie from Wisconsin, was carrying a lot of momentum into the start of the week after catching a touchdown pass from Jordan Love in the preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers. His most likely path to sticking in Green Bay is probably on the practice squad, but he’s been impressive this summer.

Davis’ injury – and the dwindling numbers at wide receiver – is likely why the Packers felt compelled to claim Travis Fulgham off waivers from the Broncos on Wednesday. Fulgham has experience in the offense and should be able to step in and play snaps for Matt LaFleur’s second or third teams right away.

If veterans Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb and Sammy Watkins don’t play on Friday, and Christian Watson (who just came off the PUP list) is held out, the Packers would be down to Amari Rodgers, Juwann Winfree, Romeo Doubs, Samori Toure and Ishmael Hyman, plus Fulgham, against the Saints.

Gafford, who moved from receiver to cornerback this offseason, is attempting to make the 53-man roster as a backup and core special teamer. This injury could severely hurt his chances, especially if he misses Friday’s preseason game. Gafford gave up a touchdown pass but was excellent on special teams against the 49ers last week.

It’s possible Gafford’s injury could open the door for a player like Kiondre Thomas or Kabion Ento to make a run at a roster spot as the sixth corner behind the expected top five of Jaire Alexander, Rasual Douglas, Eric Stokes, Keisean Nixon and Shemar Jean-Charles.

The biggest injury news of Wednesday? Rashan Gary, who briefly exited Tuesday’s practice, returned in a full capacity.

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LOOK: Former Badgers in their first action of the 2022 NFL preseason

Some of the best photos of former Badgers in their 2022 NFL preseason debuts:

Over the last few days, NFL teams have started to play in their first preseason matchups and several former Badgers are getting their first game-action of the year.

Related: WATCH: Former Wisconsin WR Kendric Pryor’s one-handed grab in his first preseason game

There were a few Badgers that had exceptional performances including receivers Kendric Pryor and Danny Davis III, who were signed as undrafted free agents by the Bengals and Packers in May. Impressively, both receivers were able to haul in touchdowns in their NFL preseason debuts.

There are still a few weeks of the preseason left, but it is outstanding to see so many former Badgers doing so well.

Below are some of the best photos of former Badgers’ in their 2022 NFL preseason debuts:

Twitter reacts to Danny Davis’ touchdown grab in Packers preseason opener

The former Badger is making plays in Green Bay

It was an exceptional day for former Badgers in the NFL, most notably rookie wide receivers making their preseason debuts.

Both Danny Davis and Kendric Pryor found pay dirt for their respective squads as the pair fight to make the final roster. Despite the Green Bay Packers falling to the San Francisco 49ers in their preseason opener, Davis finished with a pair of catches for 45 receiving yards and a touchdown.

With both Badgers finding the end zone, reactions from the Wisconsin community poured in on social media. Pryor even took to Twitter to congratulate his Badger brother on a successful debut. Here is a look at the best reactions to Davis scoring for the Packers:

 

WATCH: Former Badgers WR Danny Davis III scores a preseason touchdown

Danny Davis III scores his first TD of the preseason:

On Friday night, former Badgers wide receiver Danny Davis III, who has reportedly had a strong showing in training camp, made his preseason debut for the Green Bay Packers.

Just before halftime, third-year quarterback Jordan Love connected with Davis, an undrafted free agent pickup for the Packers, on a back-shoulder throw, making a nice adjustment for a 33-yard touchdown pass down the right sideline.

With the Packers having a crowded WR room headed towards cutdowns, it’s unlikely that Davis will have a chance to make the initial 53-man roster. Still, he’s making a solid impression on the Packers coaching staff and will likely be a candidate to stay and develop on Green Bay’s practice squad in 2022.

You can watch the former Wisconsin standout’s touchdown against San Fransisco below, courtesy of the Green Bay Packers Twitter account:

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Wisconsin football’s receiving leaders from 2021

Wisconsin football’s top 10 leaders in receiving yards from 2021:

The Wisconsin Badgers’ passing attack was underwhelming last season, and unfortunately, forced the Badgers to become one-dimensional and overreliant on the run against tough Big Ten defenses.

Related: Wisconsin football’s rushing leaders from 2021

Tight end Jake Ferguson was the most consistent threat for the Badgers’ passing attack and provided an often-needed escape valve for quarterback Graham Mertz when he was under pressure.

Another bright spot from last season is the emergence and development of younger receivers who will be replacing the core of Danny Davis, Kendric Pryor and Jack Dunn. Junior WR Chimere Dike will take over as the primary receiver after finishing with 272 receiving yards and a touchdown last season.

Redshirt freshman Markus Allen will likely be in a starting role, and with luck, will expand upon the flashes he showed with big catches against Rutgers and Arizona State late in the season.

Hopefully, after struggling the last two years in the passing game, the addition of new receivers and offensive coordinator Bobby Engram will help revive the Wisconsin passing game.

Below are Wisconsin football’s top 10 leaders in receiving yards from 2021:

Packers sign 14 undrafted free agents following 2022 NFL draft

The Packers announced the signings of 14 UDFAs following the 2022 NFL draft, including Iowa RB Tyler Goodson and Wisconsin WR Danny Davis. 

The Green Bay Packers announced the signings of 14 undrafted free agents following the 2022 NFL draft on Monday. Among the signings are Iowa running back Tyler Goodson and Wisconsin receiver Danny Davis.

Here’s the full list:

RB B.J. Baylor, Oregon State (5-10, 202)
LB Caliph Brice, Florida Atlantic (6-2, 233)
LB Ellis Brooks, Penn State (6-1, 226)
DL Akial Byers, Missouri (6-3, 308)
WR Danny Davis, Wisconsin (6-1, 188)
RB Tyler Goodson, Iowa (5-9, 197)
OT Jahmir Johnson, Texas A&M (6-5, 290)
OT Caleb Jones, Indiana (6-9, 370)
LB Chauncey Manac, Louisiana (6-3, 246)
G George Moore, Oregon (6-6, 312)
DL Hauati Pututau, Utah (6-3, 306)
C Cole Schneider, Central Florida (6-3, 309)
S Tre Sterling, Oklahoma State (6-0, 205)
CB Raleigh Texada, Baylor (5-10, 191)

The Packers drafted 11 players during the 2022 NFL draft. In total, general manager Brian Gutekunst added 25 players to his roster over the last five days.

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