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Jake Kocorowski

@JakeKoco

Founder, reporter, editor, dreamer at Badger Observer Previously: B5Q, BadgerBlitz, Wisconsin State Journal/BadgerExtra, Wisconsin Badgers On SI

 Madison, WI
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Joined May 2009
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Caught up with Badgers freshman middle blocker Lynney Tarnow last week to chat about still feeling like a freshman, even with being in Madison since January, her recent surge, the highly-regarded 2026 class and more. badgerobserver.com/p/wiscons…
Wisconsin volleyball’s Lynney Tarnow has ‘settled in’ and isn’t playing like a freshman

Wisconsin volleyball’s Lynney Tarnow has ‘settled in’ and isn’t playing like a freshman

How one of the Badgers’ prized 2026 signees is already making a significant impact on the court.

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Initial availability report for Badgers-Maryland. Terps have a few key pieces questionable as of Wednesday.
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same energy but me to my favorite local area culver's employee
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"He means the world to me." Ryan Day will face Chip Kelly for the first time Saturday. The Ohio State coach discusses his friend, mentor and one-time OC 🔊
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Tuesday show: 3:45 -- @jtgritz @UWLEagleMBB 4:30 -- @JacobWestendorf 5pm -- @JakeKoco Call: 608-487-8111 Listen live: espnlacrosse.com
ESPN La Crosse 105.5

ESPN La Crosse 105.5

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In another sign of momentum for collective bargaining, Tennessee administrators negotiated a proposed term sheet with basketball players and Athletes(dot)org that AD Danny White hopes furthers the CBA conversation nationally. “Our athletes want a CBA.” yhoo.it/4BT1Eth
College sports may be headed for a CBA. Tennessee just offered a glimpse of what that could look...

College sports may be headed for a CBA. Tennessee just offered a glimpse of what that could look...

The university negotiated a proposed term sheet with its men’s basketball team — a move intended to pave the way for the concept in the future.

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Explosiveness and Efficiency Offense and Defense FBS v FBS 2026 | Through Week 10
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Heading downtown for Badgers weekly availability, but here’s a new weekly thing I’m trying as Monday begins. Talking Wisconsin needing to turn to freshmen QBs in consecutive seasons, run game and what to worry about with Maryland. badgerobserver.com/p/wiscons…
Monday musings as Wisconsin football begins preparation for Maryland

Monday musings as Wisconsin football begins preparation for Maryland

Trying out a new type of series as the Wisconsin football begins its week. Let’s start with another freshman quarterback playing, the Badgers backfield and what to worry about with Maryland.

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Making an impact 👏 @RyanHopkins07 has been named the @B1Gfootball Freshman of the Week!
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if conference championship games are dead what's going to happen to the Dr. Pepper Tuition Toss
Heather Dinich (@CFBHeather) profile pictureHeather Dinich@CFBHeatherNov 9
The CFP and ESPN have agreed on a five-year, nearly $1.7 billion deal that will expand the field to 24 teams in 2027 with ESPN as its continued broadcast partner, sources told ESPN, a seismic move that also eliminates the lucrative Power 4 conference championship games.
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Let's goooooooooooooooooooooooo
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🚨 11 AM CT kick at Purdue on NBC 🚨
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For those wondering, it's because it's an 11 am CT kickoff. That warms my heart beyond measure.
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This year’s @bigten Football Championship Game will be the last.
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Heading downtown for Badgers weekly availability, but here’s a new weekly thing I’m trying as Monday begins. Talking Wisconsin needing to turn to freshmen QBs in consecutive seasons, run game and what to worry about with Maryland. badgerobserver.com/p/wiscons…
Monday musings as Wisconsin football begins preparation for Maryland

Monday musings as Wisconsin football begins preparation for Maryland

Trying out a new type of series as the Wisconsin football begins its week. Let’s start with another freshman quarterback playing, the Badgers backfield and what to worry about with Maryland.

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📊🏈DID WE REALLY GET BEAT THAT BAD? Net Success Rates in Week 10
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Best and worst QB performances of Week 10 by EPA per dropback
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Full postmatch availability after the Badgers’ five-set loss to No. 11 Penn State badgerobserver.com/p/wiscons…
Everything Kelly Sheffield, Badgers said after loss vs. No. 11 Penn State

Everything Kelly Sheffield, Badgers said after loss vs. No. 11 Penn State

Listen now | MADISON, Wis. A battle of some of the Big Ten’s best teams doesn’t go the Badgers’ way.

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We'll play 5 here at the Field House. Penn State takes it 25-19 in the fourth.
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Badgers take third set 25-20 against No. 11 Penn State, now up 2-1. Decelise Champion with a whopping 10 kills on 13 attacking attempts (.769 hitting percentage).
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A career day for Badgers WR Eugene Hilton Jr. during the 31-10 win yesterday. badgerobserver.com/p/wiscons…
Wisconsin football’s Eugene Hilton Jr.: ‘Today was just my day’

Wisconsin football’s Eugene Hilton Jr.: ‘Today was just my day’

Watch now (8 mins) | More from Wisconsin’s sophomore receiver after a career day.

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Wisconsin edge Sebastian Cheeks was player 32 overall on my latest big board. Twitchy defender that constantly brings it against tackles as a pass rusher and run defender. His bend and length highlighted in this clip here.
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