Jake Kocorowski
@jakekoco.bsky.social
Previously: B5Q, BadgerBlitz, AllBadgers, Wisconsin State Journal/BadgerExtra, Wisconsin Badgers On Si
Current: Badger Observer
Current: Badger Observer
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Spoke with Badgers S&C director Brady Collins earlier this week in build up to winter conditioning officially starting next week.
Here's how Wisconsin's introduced some freshmen and transfers already during discretionary hours this week.
Here's how Wisconsin's introduced some freshmen and transfers already during discretionary hours this week.
How new players are introduced to Badgers' strength program
A chat with Wisconsin's director of football strength and conditioning about how they bring along the newest members of the program
www.badgerobserver.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Spoke with Badgers S&C director Brady Collins earlier this week in build up to winter conditioning officially starting next week.
Here's how Wisconsin's introduced some freshmen and transfers already during discretionary hours this week.
Here's how Wisconsin's introduced some freshmen and transfers already during discretionary hours this week.
Spoke with Badgers S&C director Brady Collins earlier this week in build up to winter conditioning officially starting next week.
Here's how Wisconsin's introduced some freshmen and transfers already during discretionary hours this week.
Here's how Wisconsin's introduced some freshmen and transfers already during discretionary hours this week.
How new players are introduced to Badgers' strength program
A chat with Wisconsin's director of football strength and conditioning about how they bring along the newest members of the program
www.badgerobserver.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Spoke with Badgers S&C director Brady Collins earlier this week in build up to winter conditioning officially starting next week.
Here's how Wisconsin's introduced some freshmen and transfers already during discretionary hours this week.
Here's how Wisconsin's introduced some freshmen and transfers already during discretionary hours this week.
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Didn't take long for Jake Anderson to find a new collegiate home with the Badgers, a team he grew up cheering for.
“And I was up there, visited, and I loved it here. Signed the same day.”
MORE:
“And I was up there, visited, and I loved it here. Signed the same day.”
MORE:
Inside Jake Anderson’s quick signing with Wisconsin football
Inside the former FCS standout's quick decision to head to Madison.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Didn't take long for Jake Anderson to find a new collegiate home with the Badgers, a team he grew up cheering for.
“And I was up there, visited, and I loved it here. Signed the same day.”
MORE:
“And I was up there, visited, and I loved it here. Signed the same day.”
MORE:
Didn't take long for Jake Anderson to find a new collegiate home with the Badgers, a team he grew up cheering for.
“And I was up there, visited, and I loved it here. Signed the same day.”
MORE:
“And I was up there, visited, and I loved it here. Signed the same day.”
MORE:
Inside Jake Anderson’s quick signing with Wisconsin football
Inside the former FCS standout's quick decision to head to Madison.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Didn't take long for Jake Anderson to find a new collegiate home with the Badgers, a team he grew up cheering for.
“And I was up there, visited, and I loved it here. Signed the same day.”
MORE:
“And I was up there, visited, and I loved it here. Signed the same day.”
MORE:
Eric Mateos wasn’t the first person Lucas Simmons informed about committing to the Badgers.
But it was someone very close to the OL coach.
Simmons discussed signing with Wisconsin, where he's projected to play, and picking the brain of Joe Thomas.
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
But it was someone very close to the OL coach.
Simmons discussed signing with Wisconsin, where he's projected to play, and picking the brain of Joe Thomas.
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
Lucas Simmons finds 'a great landing spot' with Wisconsin football
A chat with the former Florida State offensive lineman about his decision to join the Badgers, and dinner with an NFL Hall of Famer.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Eric Mateos wasn’t the first person Lucas Simmons informed about committing to the Badgers.
But it was someone very close to the OL coach.
Simmons discussed signing with Wisconsin, where he's projected to play, and picking the brain of Joe Thomas.
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
But it was someone very close to the OL coach.
Simmons discussed signing with Wisconsin, where he's projected to play, and picking the brain of Joe Thomas.
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...
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From yesterday, appreciate Korz Loken chatting with Badger Observer prior to his Navy All-American Bowl announcement about why he committed to the Badgers, what Wisconsin sees in him at TE, and trying to keep 2027 in-state recruits home.
Why 4-star tight end Korz Loken committed to Badgers
Inside the latest commitment of an in-state recruit, and what it means to announce it on a national broadcast.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:11 PM
From yesterday, appreciate Korz Loken chatting with Badger Observer prior to his Navy All-American Bowl announcement about why he committed to the Badgers, what Wisconsin sees in him at TE, and trying to keep 2027 in-state recruits home.
From yesterday, appreciate Korz Loken chatting with Badger Observer prior to his Navy All-American Bowl announcement about why he committed to the Badgers, what Wisconsin sees in him at TE, and trying to keep 2027 in-state recruits home.
Why 4-star tight end Korz Loken committed to Badgers
Inside the latest commitment of an in-state recruit, and what it means to announce it on a national broadcast.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:11 PM
From yesterday, appreciate Korz Loken chatting with Badger Observer prior to his Navy All-American Bowl announcement about why he committed to the Badgers, what Wisconsin sees in him at TE, and trying to keep 2027 in-state recruits home.
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
There it is. The Badgers pick up a key 2027 in-state recruit in consensus 4-star TE Korz Loken.
He spoke with Badger Observer about his decision:
*Why he committed
*When he knew
*The 2027 in-state class
*How he could be used in the offense
He spoke with Badger Observer about his decision:
*Why he committed
*When he knew
*The 2027 in-state class
*How he could be used in the offense
Why 4-star tight end Korz Loken committed to Badgers
Inside the latest commitment of an in-state recruit, and what it means to announce it on a national broadcast.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
There it is. The Badgers pick up a key 2027 in-state recruit in consensus 4-star TE Korz Loken.
He spoke with Badger Observer about his decision:
*Why he committed
*When he knew
*The 2027 in-state class
*How he could be used in the offense
He spoke with Badger Observer about his decision:
*Why he committed
*When he knew
*The 2027 in-state class
*How he could be used in the offense
There it is. The Badgers pick up a key 2027 in-state recruit in consensus 4-star TE Korz Loken.
He spoke with Badger Observer about his decision:
*Why he committed
*When he knew
*The 2027 in-state class
*How he could be used in the offense
He spoke with Badger Observer about his decision:
*Why he committed
*When he knew
*The 2027 in-state class
*How he could be used in the offense
Why 4-star tight end Korz Loken committed to Badgers
Inside the latest commitment of an in-state recruit, and what it means to announce it on a national broadcast.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
There it is. The Badgers pick up a key 2027 in-state recruit in consensus 4-star TE Korz Loken.
He spoke with Badger Observer about his decision:
*Why he committed
*When he knew
*The 2027 in-state class
*How he could be used in the offense
He spoke with Badger Observer about his decision:
*Why he committed
*When he knew
*The 2027 in-state class
*How he could be used in the offense
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
*Veronica Corningstone voice*
And thanks for stopping by, Badgers fans.
Thankful for the extremely quick jump up to 500 total subscribers. Means the world. More Wisconsin football transfer portal, recruiting, volleyball and men’s basketball content coming this month.
And thanks for stopping by, Badgers fans.
Thankful for the extremely quick jump up to 500 total subscribers. Means the world. More Wisconsin football transfer portal, recruiting, volleyball and men’s basketball content coming this month.
January 9, 2026 at 11:17 PM
*Veronica Corningstone voice*
And thanks for stopping by, Badgers fans.
Thankful for the extremely quick jump up to 500 total subscribers. Means the world. More Wisconsin football transfer portal, recruiting, volleyball and men’s basketball content coming this month.
And thanks for stopping by, Badgers fans.
Thankful for the extremely quick jump up to 500 total subscribers. Means the world. More Wisconsin football transfer portal, recruiting, volleyball and men’s basketball content coming this month.
*Veronica Corningstone voice*
And thanks for stopping by, Badgers fans.
Thankful for the extremely quick jump up to 500 total subscribers. Means the world. More Wisconsin football transfer portal, recruiting, volleyball and men’s basketball content coming this month.
And thanks for stopping by, Badgers fans.
Thankful for the extremely quick jump up to 500 total subscribers. Means the world. More Wisconsin football transfer portal, recruiting, volleyball and men’s basketball content coming this month.
January 9, 2026 at 11:17 PM
*Veronica Corningstone voice*
And thanks for stopping by, Badgers fans.
Thankful for the extremely quick jump up to 500 total subscribers. Means the world. More Wisconsin football transfer portal, recruiting, volleyball and men’s basketball content coming this month.
And thanks for stopping by, Badgers fans.
Thankful for the extremely quick jump up to 500 total subscribers. Means the world. More Wisconsin football transfer portal, recruiting, volleyball and men’s basketball content coming this month.
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Austin Kawecki wanted to find the best opportunity for his final year of college football and receive the most development he could.
That’s led him to a familiar face, Eric Mateos, and the Badgers.
That’s led him to a familiar face, Eric Mateos, and the Badgers.
What led transfer OL Austin Kawecki to Badgers
A chat with the offensive line transfer before he heads to Madison.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Austin Kawecki wanted to find the best opportunity for his final year of college football and receive the most development he could.
That’s led him to a familiar face, Eric Mateos, and the Badgers.
That’s led him to a familiar face, Eric Mateos, and the Badgers.
Austin Kawecki wanted to find the best opportunity for his final year of college football and receive the most development he could.
That’s led him to a familiar face, Eric Mateos, and the Badgers.
That’s led him to a familiar face, Eric Mateos, and the Badgers.
What led transfer OL Austin Kawecki to Badgers
A chat with the offensive line transfer before he heads to Madison.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Austin Kawecki wanted to find the best opportunity for his final year of college football and receive the most development he could.
That’s led him to a familiar face, Eric Mateos, and the Badgers.
That’s led him to a familiar face, Eric Mateos, and the Badgers.
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TE @RyanSchwendeman wanted to sign with the Badgers ASAP.
So he did so right after midnight Sunday AM.
“We got back and the first thing we did, we started playing “Jump Around,” trying to learn all the words. … We were excited to stay up and sign it.”
So he did so right after midnight Sunday AM.
“We got back and the first thing we did, we started playing “Jump Around,” trying to learn all the words. … We were excited to stay up and sign it.”
Transfer TE Ryan Schwendeman sees 'perfect fit' with Badgers
Ryan Schwendeman couldn’t wait to sign with the University of Wisconsin football program.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:12 PM
TE @RyanSchwendeman wanted to sign with the Badgers ASAP.
So he did so right after midnight Sunday AM.
“We got back and the first thing we did, we started playing “Jump Around,” trying to learn all the words. … We were excited to stay up and sign it.”
So he did so right after midnight Sunday AM.
“We got back and the first thing we did, we started playing “Jump Around,” trying to learn all the words. … We were excited to stay up and sign it.”
TE @RyanSchwendeman wanted to sign with the Badgers ASAP.
So he did so right after midnight Sunday AM.
“We got back and the first thing we did, we started playing “Jump Around,” trying to learn all the words. … We were excited to stay up and sign it.”
So he did so right after midnight Sunday AM.
“We got back and the first thing we did, we started playing “Jump Around,” trying to learn all the words. … We were excited to stay up and sign it.”
Transfer TE Ryan Schwendeman sees 'perfect fit' with Badgers
Ryan Schwendeman couldn’t wait to sign with the University of Wisconsin football program.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:12 PM
TE @RyanSchwendeman wanted to sign with the Badgers ASAP.
So he did so right after midnight Sunday AM.
“We got back and the first thing we did, we started playing “Jump Around,” trying to learn all the words. … We were excited to stay up and sign it.”
So he did so right after midnight Sunday AM.
“We got back and the first thing we did, we started playing “Jump Around,” trying to learn all the words. … We were excited to stay up and sign it.”
Now updated after today's flurry of activity involve Badgers commits.
What to know about Wisconsin football and the first days of the transfer portal
Trying to summarize just what's happened for the Badgers in the first five days of the transfer portal
www.badgerobserver.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Now updated after today's flurry of activity involve Badgers commits.
Published this AM, but already needs updates. Thus is the nature of the fast-paced transfer portal.
A look at what the Badgers football program early on:
*Offensive/defensive backfield updates
*Which positions to watch?
*Covering the portal is tough!
A look at what the Badgers football program early on:
*Offensive/defensive backfield updates
*Which positions to watch?
*Covering the portal is tough!
What to know about Wisconsin football and the first days of the transfer portal
Trying to summarize just what's happened for the Badgers in the first five days of the transfer portal
www.badgerobserver.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Published this AM, but already needs updates. Thus is the nature of the fast-paced transfer portal.
A look at what the Badgers football program early on:
*Offensive/defensive backfield updates
*Which positions to watch?
*Covering the portal is tough!
A look at what the Badgers football program early on:
*Offensive/defensive backfield updates
*Which positions to watch?
*Covering the portal is tough!
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Put together some thoughts and stats about new Badgers transfer QB Colton Joseph, including how he fared against two key P4 programs this season, what he brings to the offense, and more.
Initial thoughts on Wisconsin football's new transfer quarterback, Colton Joseph
The Badgers got their transfer target on campus and locked in. Here's what to know.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Put together some thoughts and stats about new Badgers transfer QB Colton Joseph, including how he fared against two key P4 programs this season, what he brings to the offense, and more.
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
I think this is a really nice pickup tbh. At least seems more promising than the O’Neils of the world. ODU was legit this year.
Put together some thoughts and stats about new Badgers transfer QB Colton Joseph, including how he fared against two key P4 programs this season, what he brings to the offense, and more.
Initial thoughts on Wisconsin football's new transfer quarterback, Colton Joseph
The Badgers got their transfer target on campus and locked in. Here's what to know.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:19 PM
I think this is a really nice pickup tbh. At least seems more promising than the O’Neils of the world. ODU was legit this year.
Put together some thoughts and stats about new Badgers transfer QB Colton Joseph, including how he fared against two key P4 programs this season, what he brings to the offense, and more.
Initial thoughts on Wisconsin football's new transfer quarterback, Colton Joseph
The Badgers got their transfer target on campus and locked in. Here's what to know.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Put together some thoughts and stats about new Badgers transfer QB Colton Joseph, including how he fared against two key P4 programs this season, what he brings to the offense, and more.
Quick thoughts as I head out of the Kohl Center after the Badgers fell to No. 5 Purdue.
6 thoughts from Wisconsin basketball's loss to No. 5 Purdue
Takeaways from the home loss during the start of a key January stretch for the Badgers.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Quick thoughts as I head out of the Kohl Center after the Badgers fell to No. 5 Purdue.
Pregame intros for Badgers-Purdue
January 4, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Pregame intros for Badgers-Purdue
Reposted by Jake Kocorowski
Big thanks to everyone who's subscribed to Badger Observer recently (both free and paid), as we're now up to No. 19 in the "Rising in Sports" category!
We'll definitely have football transfer portal coverage, along with volleyball and men's basketball, continuing.
We'll definitely have football transfer portal coverage, along with volleyball and men's basketball, continuing.
January 3, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Big thanks to everyone who's subscribed to Badger Observer recently (both free and paid), as we're now up to No. 19 in the "Rising in Sports" category!
We'll definitely have football transfer portal coverage, along with volleyball and men's basketball, continuing.
We'll definitely have football transfer portal coverage, along with volleyball and men's basketball, continuing.
Big thanks to everyone who's subscribed to Badger Observer recently (both free and paid), as we're now up to No. 19 in the "Rising in Sports" category!
We'll definitely have football transfer portal coverage, along with volleyball and men's basketball, continuing.
We'll definitely have football transfer portal coverage, along with volleyball and men's basketball, continuing.
January 3, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Big thanks to everyone who's subscribed to Badger Observer recently (both free and paid), as we're now up to No. 19 in the "Rising in Sports" category!
We'll definitely have football transfer portal coverage, along with volleyball and men's basketball, continuing.
We'll definitely have football transfer portal coverage, along with volleyball and men's basketball, continuing.
Just updated the ole Badger Observer volleyball who's in/who's out tracker with the news of Aniya Warren heading to Oklahoma.
Who's incoming, who's departing the Wisconsin volleyball program
Keep track of who's heading in and who's heading out of Madison during this winter offseason.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Just updated the ole Badger Observer volleyball who's in/who's out tracker with the news of Aniya Warren heading to Oklahoma.