Jake Kocorowski
@jakekoco.bsky.social
Previously: B5Q, BadgerBlitz, AllBadgers, Wisconsin State Journal/BadgerExtra, Wisconsin Badgers On Si
Current: Badger Observer
Current: Badger Observer
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Saturday’s opening kickoff featured 2 brothers, each at opposite points of their Badgers football careers, contributing at the same time.
Grover and Harrison Bortolotti chat about finally playing together, favorite Devon Spalding stories and more.
Grover and Harrison Bortolotti chat about finally playing together, favorite Devon Spalding stories and more.
Badgers running back brothers contributing together
A chat with two Badgers brothers who started their careers as walk-ons but are now contributing on the same special teams unit.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Saturday’s opening kickoff featured 2 brothers, each at opposite points of their Badgers football careers, contributing at the same time.
Grover and Harrison Bortolotti chat about finally playing together, favorite Devon Spalding stories and more.
Grover and Harrison Bortolotti chat about finally playing together, favorite Devon Spalding stories and more.
Saturday’s opening kickoff featured 2 brothers, each at opposite points of their Badgers football careers, contributing at the same time.
Grover and Harrison Bortolotti chat about finally playing together, favorite Devon Spalding stories and more.
Grover and Harrison Bortolotti chat about finally playing together, favorite Devon Spalding stories and more.
Badgers running back brothers contributing together
A chat with two Badgers brothers who started their careers as walk-ons but are now contributing on the same special teams unit.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Saturday’s opening kickoff featured 2 brothers, each at opposite points of their Badgers football careers, contributing at the same time.
Grover and Harrison Bortolotti chat about finally playing together, favorite Devon Spalding stories and more.
Grover and Harrison Bortolotti chat about finally playing together, favorite Devon Spalding stories and more.
Full availability from Badgers volleyball's Mimi Colyer's availability after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 Major League Volleyball Draft by the Dallas PULSE now up on Badger Observer's YouTube page:
Wisconsin volleyball's Mimi Colyer on being selected No. 1 by Major League Volleyball's Dallas PULSE
YouTube video by Badger Observer
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November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Full availability from Badgers volleyball's Mimi Colyer's availability after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 Major League Volleyball Draft by the Dallas PULSE now up on Badger Observer's YouTube page:
Another dominant sweep for the Badgers to wrap up their regular season home slate. Road games at Northwestern and Minnesota remain, but Wisconsin's on a tear.
Thoughts/takeaways/analysis:
Thoughts/takeaways/analysis:
3 thoughts from Wisconsin volleyball's sweep against Iowa
The Badgers continue to find their groove with the regular season wrapping up.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Another dominant sweep for the Badgers to wrap up their regular season home slate. Road games at Northwestern and Minnesota remain, but Wisconsin's on a tear.
Thoughts/takeaways/analysis:
Thoughts/takeaways/analysis:
Just guys being dudes cheering on the Wisconsin women’s volleyball team.
November 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Just guys being dudes cheering on the Wisconsin women’s volleyball team.
Still groggy from the late-night Badgers win? Same, but I got my preworkout in me:
Read what stood out from Wisconsin’s upset:
*A lot of senior moments, but in a good way
*Altmyer was uncomfortable all night
*Field storming is OK, party pooper
*More
Read what stood out from Wisconsin’s upset:
*A lot of senior moments, but in a good way
*Altmyer was uncomfortable all night
*Field storming is OK, party pooper
*More
12 thoughts from Badgers' upset win vs. No. 21 Illinois
A dozen takeaways from another November home win for the Badgers before AXE WEEK commences.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Still groggy from the late-night Badgers win? Same, but I got my preworkout in me:
Read what stood out from Wisconsin’s upset:
*A lot of senior moments, but in a good way
*Altmyer was uncomfortable all night
*Field storming is OK, party pooper
*More
Read what stood out from Wisconsin’s upset:
*A lot of senior moments, but in a good way
*Altmyer was uncomfortable all night
*Field storming is OK, party pooper
*More
#BadgerObserverAfterDark
A dozen thoughts and many, many words on the Badgers’ Senior Day win.
*Duh, Darryl Peterson
*Rebound for a key specialist
*The run game finally broke through.
*much much more
A dozen thoughts and many, many words on the Badgers’ Senior Day win.
*Duh, Darryl Peterson
*Rebound for a key specialist
*The run game finally broke through.
*much much more
12 thoughts from Badgers' upset win vs. No. 21 Illinois
A dozen takeaways from another November home win for the Badgers before AXE WEEK commences.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
#BadgerObserverAfterDark
A dozen thoughts and many, many words on the Badgers’ Senior Day win.
*Duh, Darryl Peterson
*Rebound for a key specialist
*The run game finally broke through.
*much much more
A dozen thoughts and many, many words on the Badgers’ Senior Day win.
*Duh, Darryl Peterson
*Rebound for a key specialist
*The run game finally broke through.
*much much more
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
From Badger Observer this week:
*Carter Smith on lessons learned vs. Indiana
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*OL Maddox Cochrane gets candid re: Wisconsin decommitment
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*Why DL Arthur Scott is locked in w/Badgers
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*Carter Smith on lessons learned vs. Indiana
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*OL Maddox Cochrane gets candid re: Wisconsin decommitment
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*Why DL Arthur Scott is locked in w/Badgers
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
Wisconsin QB Carter Smith on lessons learned at Indiana, preparation as a starter
Watch now | The freshman signal caller spoke about a busy uptick in preparation, what he learned against Indiana, and much more.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
From Badger Observer this week:
*Carter Smith on lessons learned vs. Indiana
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*OL Maddox Cochrane gets candid re: Wisconsin decommitment
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*Why DL Arthur Scott is locked in w/Badgers
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*Carter Smith on lessons learned vs. Indiana
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*OL Maddox Cochrane gets candid re: Wisconsin decommitment
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*Why DL Arthur Scott is locked in w/Badgers
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Some game-day reading: A look inside a slight shift in philosophy from the Badgers in terms of developing and expected contributions from younger players, with 1-on-1 insight from Luke Fickell.
Inside a slight change of philosophy for Wisconsin football
Badger Observer spoke with Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell about the quicker timeline for development and contributions from its younger players.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Some game-day reading: A look inside a slight shift in philosophy from the Badgers in terms of developing and expected contributions from younger players, with 1-on-1 insight from Luke Fickell.
From Badger Observer this week:
*Carter Smith on lessons learned vs. Indiana
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*OL Maddox Cochrane gets candid re: Wisconsin decommitment
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*Why DL Arthur Scott is locked in w/Badgers
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*Carter Smith on lessons learned vs. Indiana
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*OL Maddox Cochrane gets candid re: Wisconsin decommitment
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*Why DL Arthur Scott is locked in w/Badgers
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
Wisconsin QB Carter Smith on lessons learned at Indiana, preparation as a starter
Watch now | The freshman signal caller spoke about a busy uptick in preparation, what he learned against Indiana, and much more.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
From Badger Observer this week:
*Carter Smith on lessons learned vs. Indiana
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*OL Maddox Cochrane gets candid re: Wisconsin decommitment
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*Why DL Arthur Scott is locked in w/Badgers
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*Carter Smith on lessons learned vs. Indiana
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*OL Maddox Cochrane gets candid re: Wisconsin decommitment
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
*Why DL Arthur Scott is locked in w/Badgers
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
Some game-day reading: A look inside a slight shift in philosophy from the Badgers in terms of developing and expected contributions from younger players, with 1-on-1 insight from Luke Fickell.
Inside a slight change of philosophy for Wisconsin football
Badger Observer spoke with Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell about the quicker timeline for development and contributions from its younger players.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Some game-day reading: A look inside a slight shift in philosophy from the Badgers in terms of developing and expected contributions from younger players, with 1-on-1 insight from Luke Fickell.
I've turned to existential questions recently.
One has been if it's harder to develop players now since Luke Fickell took over as Badgers coach. So I asked him 1-on-1 about philosophy shifts in development/expectations for younger players.
One has been if it's harder to develop players now since Luke Fickell took over as Badgers coach. So I asked him 1-on-1 about philosophy shifts in development/expectations for younger players.
Inside a slight change of philosophy for Wisconsin football
Badger Observer spoke with Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell about the quicker timeline for development and contributions from its younger players.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I've turned to existential questions recently.
One has been if it's harder to develop players now since Luke Fickell took over as Badgers coach. So I asked him 1-on-1 about philosophy shifts in development/expectations for younger players.
One has been if it's harder to develop players now since Luke Fickell took over as Badgers coach. So I asked him 1-on-1 about philosophy shifts in development/expectations for younger players.
In light of a rough stretch for recruiting, a few Wisconsin commits came out in support and affirmation of their status
One was 2026 DL Arthur Scott. So I asked him what made him send out the tweet.
"I feel really locked in with the Badgers."
One was 2026 DL Arthur Scott. So I asked him what made him send out the tweet.
"I feel really locked in with the Badgers."
Why this 2026 Badgers recruit shut down his recruiting process
A quick chat with 2026 defensive lineman Arthur Scott, who publicly declared he's "100% committed to Wisconsin"
www.badgerobserver.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
In light of a rough stretch for recruiting, a few Wisconsin commits came out in support and affirmation of their status
One was 2026 DL Arthur Scott. So I asked him what made him send out the tweet.
"I feel really locked in with the Badgers."
One was 2026 DL Arthur Scott. So I asked him what made him send out the tweet.
"I feel really locked in with the Badgers."
Another impressive win for the Badgers against a quality conference foe.
Thoughts on a balanced offensive attack, overcoming a first set where Purdue had a higher hitting percentage, a freshman who’s improving in one category, and more.
Thoughts on a balanced offensive attack, overcoming a first set where Purdue had a higher hitting percentage, a freshman who’s improving in one category, and more.
5 thoughts about Badgers' sweep vs. No. 11 Purdue
Another quality win for the Badgers against a ranked conference foe. Here's what stood out.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Another impressive win for the Badgers against a quality conference foe.
Thoughts on a balanced offensive attack, overcoming a first set where Purdue had a higher hitting percentage, a freshman who’s improving in one category, and more.
Thoughts on a balanced offensive attack, overcoming a first set where Purdue had a higher hitting percentage, a freshman who’s improving in one category, and more.
Appreciate the candidness of 2026 OL Maddox Cochrane in talking about his decision to decommit from the Badgers with just about two weeks from the early signing period.
Why this 2026 recruit decommitted from Badgers football
Maddox Cochrane spoke to Badger Observer about the decision to move on and restart his recruiting journey.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Appreciate the candidness of 2026 OL Maddox Cochrane in talking about his decision to decommit from the Badgers with just about two weeks from the early signing period.
The weekly FREE article up on Badger Observer now. Checking in with Badgers freshman QB Carter Smith during Tuesday's availability about business picking up the last couple weeks, "drinking from the firehose," and lessons learned from the Indiana game.
Wisconsin QB Carter Smith on lessons learned at Indiana, preparation as a starter
Watch now | The freshman signal caller spoke about a busy uptick in preparation, what he learned against Indiana, and much more.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The weekly FREE article up on Badger Observer now. Checking in with Badgers freshman QB Carter Smith during Tuesday's availability about business picking up the last couple weeks, "drinking from the firehose," and lessons learned from the Indiana game.
The Badgers pulled away early in the second half thanks to a large run. Here’s more from the Kohl Center last night:
7 thoughts from Wisconsin basketball's win over SIUE
One last home tune-up for the Badgers before heading to Salt Lake City to take on a highly-ranked BYU.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The Badgers pulled away early in the second half thanks to a large run. Here’s more from the Kohl Center last night:
A chat with and breakdown of 2027 DB Dustin Roach, who was just offered by the Badgers earlier this month.
Watched Roach on Friday night, whose ability to roam the secondary stood out in multiple ways.
Watched Roach on Friday night, whose ability to roam the secondary stood out in multiple ways.
(Future?) Badger Observer: 2027 safety Dustin Roach
A look at another in-state junior that Wisconsin is targeting.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A chat with and breakdown of 2027 DB Dustin Roach, who was just offered by the Badgers earlier this month.
Watched Roach on Friday night, whose ability to roam the secondary stood out in multiple ways.
Watched Roach on Friday night, whose ability to roam the secondary stood out in multiple ways.
Here are 9 thoughts from the Badgers' loss at Indiana, one where their feistiness showed early before the Hoosiers asserted themselves.
9 thoughts from Badgers' loss at No. 2 Indiana
Saturday’s contest wasn’t the bloodbath many thought it would be just a couple weeks ago, but the University of Wisconsin football program fell to another College Football Playoff contender this weeke...
www.badgerobserver.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Here are 9 thoughts from the Badgers' loss at Indiana, one where their feistiness showed early before the Hoosiers asserted themselves.
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Seeing shirtless fans at Badgers home games in November isn’t surprising.
What is surprising is when you find out that they were actually recruits.
Spoke w/Cole Reiter and Korz Loken about their visit Saturday and their recruiting journeys.
What is surprising is when you find out that they were actually recruits.
Spoke w/Cole Reiter and Korz Loken about their visit Saturday and their recruiting journeys.
2 in-state Badgers targets recap Saturday's visit
Badger Observer caught up with four-star recruits Cole Reiter and Korz Loken about their trips to Madison, and the decision to go shirtless
www.badgerobserver.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Seeing shirtless fans at Badgers home games in November isn’t surprising.
What is surprising is when you find out that they were actually recruits.
Spoke w/Cole Reiter and Korz Loken about their visit Saturday and their recruiting journeys.
What is surprising is when you find out that they were actually recruits.
Spoke w/Cole Reiter and Korz Loken about their visit Saturday and their recruiting journeys.
Seeing shirtless fans at Badgers home games in November isn’t surprising.
What is surprising is when you find out that they were actually recruits.
Spoke w/Cole Reiter and Korz Loken about their visit Saturday and their recruiting journeys.
What is surprising is when you find out that they were actually recruits.
Spoke w/Cole Reiter and Korz Loken about their visit Saturday and their recruiting journeys.
2 in-state Badgers targets recap Saturday's visit
Badger Observer caught up with four-star recruits Cole Reiter and Korz Loken about their trips to Madison, and the decision to go shirtless
www.badgerobserver.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Seeing shirtless fans at Badgers home games in November isn’t surprising.
What is surprising is when you find out that they were actually recruits.
Spoke w/Cole Reiter and Korz Loken about their visit Saturday and their recruiting journeys.
What is surprising is when you find out that they were actually recruits.
Spoke w/Cole Reiter and Korz Loken about their visit Saturday and their recruiting journeys.
A couple of reporters (moi included) sat down with Badgers All-American setter Charlie Fuerbringer earlier this week to discuss her injury and return, among other topics.
Here are a quartet of takeaways.
Here are a quartet of takeaways.
4 takeaways after chatting with Charlie Fuerbringer
A Tuesday chat with the All-American setter and her return to the court for the Badgers.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A couple of reporters (moi included) sat down with Badgers All-American setter Charlie Fuerbringer earlier this week to discuss her injury and return, among other topics.
Here are a quartet of takeaways.
Here are a quartet of takeaways.
Badgers legacy and three-star OL Ethan McInosh commits to Wisconsin via Instagram: instagram.com/p/DQ-PDb-EjN...
Here's Badger Observer's breakdown of the Verona native from early September, with his athleticism and aggressiveness standing out.
Here's Badger Observer's breakdown of the Verona native from early September, with his athleticism and aggressiveness standing out.
(Future?) Badger Observer: 2027 offensive lineman Ethan McIntosh
Introducing a spinoff series where Badger Observer checks out an uncommitted recruit that Wisconsin is targeting. First up, a Wisconsin legacy that really needs no introduction.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Badgers legacy and three-star OL Ethan McInosh commits to Wisconsin via Instagram: instagram.com/p/DQ-PDb-EjN...
Here's Badger Observer's breakdown of the Verona native from early September, with his athleticism and aggressiveness standing out.
Here's Badger Observer's breakdown of the Verona native from early September, with his athleticism and aggressiveness standing out.
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Watched Badgers' walk-on commit McCoy Smith on Friday night. A three-play stretch, one snap each in a different phase of the game, showed his on-field impact.
Another installment of my (Future) Badger Observer series on the Waunakee standout:
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
Another installment of my (Future) Badger Observer series on the Waunakee standout:
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
(Future) Badger Observer: 2026 fullback McCoy Smith
This in-state standout did it all for Waunakee to advance to the next round of the WIAA state playoffs. Here's what stood out about the future Wisconsin fullback.
www.badgerobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Watched Badgers' walk-on commit McCoy Smith on Friday night. A three-play stretch, one snap each in a different phase of the game, showed his on-field impact.
Another installment of my (Future) Badger Observer series on the Waunakee standout:
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
Another installment of my (Future) Badger Observer series on the Waunakee standout:
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Some thoughts on the Badgers flipping the commitment of a top-25 running back in the class in Qwantavius Wiggins.
3 takeaways from Badgers' flip of 3-star RB Qwantavius Wiggins
A few thoughts on the Badgers reeling in another out-of-state running back
www.badgerobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Some thoughts on the Badgers flipping the commitment of a top-25 running back in the class in Qwantavius Wiggins.