The Red Zone - A Badgers football podcast

They take a look at the offense and the possibility of a big game from junior tailback Jonathan Taylor, what is making the defense as historically dominant as it has been, and discuss the future of Illinois coach Lovie Smith.

They make against-the-spread picks on the Big Ten slate, and Jim breaks down Micah Potter’s situation with the UW basketball team.

Oct. 10: Appreciating Jonathan Taylor and previewing Michigan State

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:04:55 -0400

Oct. 10: Appreciating Jonathan Taylor and previewing Michigan State:

State Journal beat reporters Jim Polzin and Colten Bartholomew get you ready for No. 8 Wisconsin’s Homecoming matchup with Michigan State.

The conversation starts Jonathan Taylor and how both Jim and Colten think he’s behind only Ron Dayne in the pantheon of UW running backs, then shifts into how Taylor and the offense can get going against a good Michigan State defense. The pair then look into how field position has aided the near-perfect start from the Badgers’ defense.

Red Zone Podcast: Appreciating Jonathan Taylor and previewing Michigan State

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 12:14:53 -0400

Red Zone Podcast: Appreciating Jonathan Taylor and previewing Michigan State:

State Journal beat reporters Jim Polzin and Colten Bartholomew get you ready for No. 8 Wisconsin’s Homecoming matchup with Michigan State.

Red Zone Podcast: A look at the offense's struggles, preview of Kent State

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 10:49:08 -0400

Red Zone Podcast: A look at the offense's struggles, preview of Kent State:

State Journal beat reporters Jim Polzin and Colten Bartholomew recap the No. 8 Badgers’ test against Northwestern and how it exposed some things UW must improve.

They discuss the offense’s use of the pistol formation, the dynamic inside linebacker duo of Chris Orr and Jack Sanborn, and look at this week’s matchup against former UW athlete Sean Lewis and Kent State.

Red Zone podcast: Badgers riding high, Northwestern up next

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:06:16 -0400

Red Zone podcast: Badgers riding high, Northwestern up next:

Reporters Jim Polzin and Colten Bartholomew discuss how UW’s defense will adjust to starting safeties Eric Burrell and Reggie Pearson being suspended for the first half due to targeting ejections last week; the struggles of Northwestern’s offense despite a solid start from redshirt freshman running back Drake Anderson; and how the Badgers offensive line has answered the bell through three games despite injuries and four new starters.

They also pick this week’s Big Ten matchups against the spread and answer your questions from Twitter.

The Red Zone Podcast: Breaking down UW's matchup with Michigan

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:40:22 -0400

The Red Zone Podcast: Breaking down UW's matchup with Michigan:

Topics include how the wide receivers are adjusting with Quintez Cephus back in the fold, the revamped passing game, how Michigan’s new offense has looked and how UW’s secondary must communicate on Saturday.

08/05/19: Observations from the Badgers' 1st open practice of fall camp

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 17:36:21 -0400

08/05/19: Observations from the Badgers' 1st open practice of fall camp:

Rivals.com’s Jake Kocorowski joins the State Journal’s Jason Galloway to discuss the surprises from Wisconsin’s first open practice this fall. Topics include the quarterback battle, first-team reps for Josh Seltzner and Reggie Pearson, back-to-back safeties for two young linebackers, a solid day for the Badgers’ wide receivers and much more.

07/26/19: Pre-camp mailbag

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:03:04 -0400

07/26/19: Pre-camp mailbag:

State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway answers listener questions as the Badgers prepare to open fall camp next week. Topics include position battles, a potential bounce-back season for the defensive line, freshmen who could contribute right away, the quarterback situation and more.

07/19/19: Big Ten Media Days

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:06:12 -0400

07/19/19: Big Ten Media Days:

The Zone’s Zach Heilprin joins State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway from Big Ten Media Days in Chicago to discuss some of Paul Chryst’s comments to local media members Thursday, UW’s failure to meet expectations last year, the Badgers’ quarterback situation, the Big Ten West race and more.

04/30/19: Post-spring mailbag on the Badgers' new-look front seven, position battles, true freshmen who could contribute and much more

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:34:44 -0400

04/30/19: Post-spring mailbag on the Badgers' new-look front seven, position battles, true freshmen who could contribute and much more:

State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway answers listener questions following the University of Wisconsin’s final spring practice. Topics include the Badgers’ new-look front seven, an inexperienced outside linebacker group, which true freshmen could contribute this season, the quarterback battle and much more.

04/23/19: Positions to watch, players who stood out, potential for improved QB play and more

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:19:29 -0400

04/23/19: Positions to watch, players who stood out, potential for improved QB play and more:

BadgerBlitz.com’s John Veldhuis joins State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway to discuss the potential of improved quarterback play for the Badgers this season, positions they’ll be watching closely this fall, players who stood out this spring and more.

04/16/19: Breaking down Graham Mertz's play, the quarterback battle, candidates to start on the offensive line and more

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:51:45 -0400

04/16/19: Breaking down Graham Mertz's play, the quarterback battle, candidates to start on the offensive line and more:

The Zone’s Zach Heilprin joins State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway to discuss Graham Mertz’s impressive start to spring practice, how the quarterback battle could shake out this fall, what to make of the offensive line, why the Badgers’ pass rush might improve this year and more.

04/09/19: Talking quarterbacks, cornerbacks and more from Badgers spring ball after three open practices

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 19:00:56 -0400

04/09/19: Talking quarterbacks, cornerbacks and more from Badgers spring ball after three open practices:

Bucky’s 5th Quarter’s Jake Kocorowski joins State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway to discuss Jack Coan’s early lead in the quarterback race, Graham Mertz’s chances of catching him, potential concerns on the offensive line, which cornerbacks will start come August and more.

03/26/19: Mailbag on Badgers' QB competition, Graham Mertz, other position battles and more

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:24:10 -0400

03/26/19: Mailbag on Badgers' QB competition, Graham Mertz, other position battles and more:

State Journal beat writer Jason Galloway answers listener questions as the Badgers begin spring practice. Topics include the quarterback competition, other position battles, Graham Mertz, Griffin Grady’s move to outside linebacker, potential standout newcomers and much more.