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Jake Kocorowski

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Previously: B5Q, BadgerBlitz, AllBadgers, Wisconsin State Journal/BadgerExtra, Wisconsin Badgers On Si Current: Badger Observer

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Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 22h

Iowa comes into Camp Randall Stadium with a three-game winning streak and the Heartland Trophy over the Badgers.

Spoke with some Wisconsin upperclassmen on what it'd mean to defeat this rival.

“I can’t even explain it, just it means so much, honestly.”

What a win against Iowa would mean for Badgers upperclassmen

The Badgers hope to regain the Heartland Trophy this weekend and snap a three-game losing streak to the Hawkeyes.

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 1d

Another freshman's now needed to contribute for Wisconsin volleyball. Get to know Badgers setter Addy Horner:
*Why Wisconsin recruited her
*How enrolling early helped her
*Being a ‘total goofball’ but ‘fierce competitor’
*Needs to wash her knee pads?

A 'goofball,' 'fierce competitor:' What to know about Badgers freshman setter

Here's what Badgers fans should know about a freshman setter who'll be asked to step up further this season.

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 2d

The (Future) Badger Observer series continues with 2026 TE commit Jack Janda.

*full interview from Sunday
*why he projects well to the Badgers as a tight end
*but also why playing defense also shows his potential on the offensive side of the ball

(Future) Badger Observer: 2026 tight end Jack Janda

Wisconsin's bringing in another big-framed tight end from the Midwest. Here's what to know.

www.badgerobserver.com

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Rachel Leggett @rleggos.bsky.social · 5d

What a grab by Grant Stec!

Photos for @jakekoco.bsky.social / Badger Observer

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 5d

About 1700 words about the Badgers loss in Ann Arbor.

A lot to talk about.

11 thoughts about Wisconsin's loss at No. 20 Michigan

Lots to discuss after another conference defeat for the Badgers ... but maybe some bright spots?

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 5d

Made this free since I got it out late, but here’s what I’ll be watching for from the Badgers coming off a bye week.

5 areas to watch when Wisconsin faces No. 20 Michigan

Several things to keep tabs of as the Badgers hope to turn the tide on the road.

www.badgerobserver.com

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Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 7d

Another sweep for the Badgers. Final thoughts from the Field House

5 thoughts from Wisconsin volleyball's sweep over Illinois

Here's what stood out from another Badgers home victory.

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 6d

It’s been a “big jump” for Badgers OLB Nicolas Clayton from where he was a year ago, from chasing high school QBs to already being a contributor on Wisconsin’s special teams and defense.

Here’s the full Badger Observer interview.

Wisconsin OLB Nick Clayton handling 'big jump' as freshman

Watch now | Watch and listen to this week's conversation with a former four-star recruit who's already seeing the field at Wisconsin.

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 7d

Another sweep for the Badgers. Final thoughts from the Field House

5 thoughts from Wisconsin volleyball's sweep over Illinois

Here's what stood out from another Badgers home victory.

www.badgerobserver.com

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Rachel Leggett @rleggos.bsky.social · 8d

Btw! I'm excited to share I'll be photographing Wisconsin at Michigan this weekend for the Badger Observer! Check it out here 👇

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 8d

There have been a lot of questions about the factors leading to current state of the Badgers offensive line. Here’s a deep dive into it:
*Recruiting/Transfer portal
*Lack of continuity
*And parallels to 2015 OL

And no, this didn’t start with Luke Fickell.

The current state of the Wisconsin offensive line, explained

There are plenty of factors as to why one of the Badgers' most storied position groups is where it is currently. And it starts before Luke Fickell arrived.

www.badgerobserver.com

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Bfamdad @tbollers.bsky.social · 7d

Great read. The rivalry never ends!! When you are in you are in for life. Even if your kids end up going to the rival school.

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 20d

Former Badgers OLB T.J. Bollers made an impact for Cal in a 27-14 win vs Minnesota. We spoke about moving on, Gophers still being rivals and more.

"That burning feeling in your chest, it was still there and it got me juiced up for the game."

Former Wisconsin OLB T.J. Bollers found a home in the Calgorithm

Watch now | A Badger Observer conversation with the former Wisconsin outside linebacker, who's now seeing significant time on the defensive line at this ACC school.

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 7d

It’s not just the transfers among the Badgers volleyball newcomers who are making an impact early this season.

Kelly Sheffield paraphrased a popular line from another prominent Badgers coach — Wisconsin’s freshmen “haven’t flinched.”

Freshmen 'haven't flinched' for Wisconsin volleyball

A look at some first-year Badgers who are making an early mark on the program.

www.badgerobserver.com

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Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 8d

There have been a lot of questions about the factors leading to current state of the Badgers offensive line. Here’s a deep dive into it:
*Recruiting/Transfer portal
*Lack of continuity
*And parallels to 2015 OL

And no, this didn’t start with Luke Fickell.

The current state of the Wisconsin offensive line, explained

There are plenty of factors as to why one of the Badgers' most storied position groups is where it is currently. And it starts before Luke Fickell arrived.

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 8d

There have been a lot of questions about the factors leading to current state of the Badgers offensive line. Here’s a deep dive into it:
*Recruiting/Transfer portal
*Lack of continuity
*And parallels to 2015 OL

And no, this didn’t start with Luke Fickell.

The current state of the Wisconsin offensive line, explained

There are plenty of factors as to why one of the Badgers' most storied position groups is where it is currently. And it starts before Luke Fickell arrived.

www.badgerobserver.com

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Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 11d

The (Future) Badger Observer series continues with a breakdown of 2026 OL Ben Novak.

*Full interview
*What stood out from his performance Friday, which included what Merrillville Andrean asked him to do and plenty of 🥞

(Future) Badger Observer: 2026 OL Ben Novak

This future Wisconsin lineman put together a versatile, dominant performance in a blowout Friday.

www.badgerobserver.com

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Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 10d

Here's what stood out from Kelly Sheffield's weekly press conference as the Badgers have two key Big Ten foes forthcoming Thursday and Sunday.

Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield on freshmen development, Charlie Fuerbringer

Watch and listen what the Badgers coach had to say during his weekly press conference.

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 10d

Here's what stood out from Kelly Sheffield's weekly press conference as the Badgers have two key Big Ten foes forthcoming Thursday and Sunday.

Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield on freshmen development, Charlie Fuerbringer

Watch and listen what the Badgers coach had to say during his weekly press conference.

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 11d

The (Future) Badger Observer series continues with a breakdown of 2026 OL Ben Novak.

*Full interview
*What stood out from his performance Friday, which included what Merrillville Andrean asked him to do and plenty of 🥞

(Future) Badger Observer: 2026 OL Ben Novak

This future Wisconsin lineman put together a versatile, dominant performance in a blowout Friday.

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 13d

The Badgers kick off their Big Ten slate tonight hosting Rutgers. Dove into some stats and other takeaways from their nonconference schedule.

5 thoughts about Wisconsin volleyball before Big Ten play begins

The season ramps up in a huge way starting Friday, but here's what to know about the Badgers after nonconference play.

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 15d

The second of three (Future?) Badger Observer installments this week looking at 2027 OL Reece Mallinger and his performance at Germantown.
*Full interview
*What stood out, including his Big Ten-ready frame, pancake blocks and playing to the whistle

(Future?) Badger Observer: 2027 offensive lineman Reece Mallinger

A look at an in-state lineman who doesn't have a Wisconsin offer yet, but is putting plenty of standout reps on film.

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 16d

This is just a snippet of what was seen from Germantown 2027 OL Cole Reiter last Friday.

Check out the full interview and film breakdown of one of the Badgers’ key targets:
www.badgerobserver.com/p/wisconsin-...

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Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 16d

Here’s a look at 2027 OL Cole Reiter, a key Badgers target, from Friday’s Greater Metro Conference battle:
*Full interview
*The multiple traits that stood out from his performance Friday
*Facing fellow 2027 OL Hunter Mallinger and Reece Mallinger

(Future?) Badger Observer: 2027 offensive lineman Cole Reiter

A breakdown of a key in-state target for the Wisconsin football program

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 16d

Here’s a look at 2027 OL Cole Reiter, a key Badgers target, from Friday’s Greater Metro Conference battle:
*Full interview
*The multiple traits that stood out from his performance Friday
*Facing fellow 2027 OL Hunter Mallinger and Reece Mallinger

(Future?) Badger Observer: 2027 offensive lineman Cole Reiter

A breakdown of a key in-state target for the Wisconsin football program

www.badgerobserver.com

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Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 18d

The Badgers closed out nonconference play with a tough win. Some thoughts:
*All-American rebounding from rough first set *Wisconsin closing out a tough fourth set
*And for those wondering, why Mike McCarthy was in attendance, according to UW.

7 thoughts from Wisconsin volleyball's win vs. No. 15 Florida

A big-time win closes out the Badgers' nonconference slate. Here's what stood out.

www.badgerobserver.com

Jake Kocorowski @jakekoco.bsky.social · 18d

The Badgers closed out nonconference play with a tough win. Some thoughts:
*All-American rebounding from rough first set *Wisconsin closing out a tough fourth set
*And for those wondering, why Mike McCarthy was in attendance, according to UW.

7 thoughts from Wisconsin volleyball's win vs. No. 15 Florida

A big-time win closes out the Badgers' nonconference slate. Here's what stood out.

www.badgerobserver.com