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The Jump Around

It"s the return of The Jump Around, Jim Rutledge talking all things Badgers football on ESPN Madison! Jim sits down with former Badgers and fellow ESPN Wisconsin hosts to discuss the biggest topics and questions surrounding Badgers football each week.

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Ep. 27: Michigan State & Minnesota Game Reactions,...

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2025/03/06

The Badgers basketball team fell in a tough, close outing against Michigan State before rebounding with a gritty victory over the Golden Gophers. Is the Badgers' latest stretch of basketball more cause for optimism or concern? Jim Rutledge and Pablo Iglesias discuss along with considering the current Big Ten tournament outlook for Wisconsin! They also jump into some offseason observations surrounding Wisconsin football and the massive amount of muscle mass they're putting on. Badgers big man Nolan

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51:59

Ep. 26: Oregon & Washington Game Reactions, Michigan...

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2025/02/27

The Badgers Basketball team collapsed in a 77-73 OT loss to Oregon and bounced back with a 88-62 throttling of Washington. Does this response prove Wisconsin has the fortitude to make a championship run? Greg Gard also compared John Tonje to Nigel Hayes. What are some other player comps for this Badgers team? Jim Rutledge and Pablo Iglesias discuss this week's Badgers Basketball action. Plus, Badgers big man Nolan Winter joins for his weekly appearance. Nolan talks about Wisconsin's OT loss to

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48:53

Ep. 25: Wisconsin Basketball to the Final Four? +...

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2025/02/20

Jim Rutledge and Pablo Iglesias start with some football and break down the Badgers' recent hire of Marcus Sedberry as their new GM and what that means for the program's future. They turn the page to basketball and ponder the question, just how far can this Wisconsin team go come tournament time? Comparisons for John Tonje are also on the docket alongside Nolan Winter making his debut appearance on The Jump Around! Winter will be with us every week throughout the rest of the basketball season and he

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Nolan Winter To Join The Jump Around!

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2025/02/18

Jim Rutledge & Pablo Iglesias join KBN to discuss the exciting news that Nolan Winter will be joining The Jump Around for the rest of the basketball season! They also spend some a little time previewing Wisconsin-Illinois.

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45:35

Ep. 24: When Will Wisconsin Football be Relevant...

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2025/02/13

Jim Rutledge and Pablo Iglesias react to Barry Alvarez's impassioned comments from the Great Dane Huddle on Monday, where he implored the Badgers football team to right the ship and get Wisconsin back to "where it belongs". Which begs the question, when was the last time UW was nationally relevant in football? They also celebrate teammate Chris Orr being hired by the Kansas City Chiefs. Badger men's basketball assistant coach Sharif Chambliss joins the show to discuss the team's recent win over

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56:35

Ep. 23: Wisconsin Badgers Lose GM Max Stienecker to...

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2025/02/06

Wisconsin Badgers football took a hit when key off-field staffer Max Stienecker was hired away by USC this week. How will losing their GM impact recruiting, is Brad Nortman justified in saying that Wisconsin can't compete in recruiting with the Big Ten's biggest programs, and who are some names to become the next GM? First, Jim Rutledge and Pablo Iglesias react to the Badger men's basketball team's 76-64 win versus Indiana at the Kohler, and they look forward at the next four games, including

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49:24

Ep. 22: Badgers DB Nyzier Fourqurean Sues NCAA, Bret...

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2025/01/30

Wisconsin Badgers football is at the headlines for college eligibility rules again, as DB Nyzier Fourqurean is suing the NCAA to gain extra eligibility as a former transfer from DII! With so much noise surrounding the program for things off the field, is all of this exposure a good or bad thing for Luke Fickell and the Badgers? The Badger men's basketball hit a snag during last night's road loss to Maryland, and former Badgers coach Bret Bielema went after former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. Did the

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48:36

Ep. 21: Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Beats Nebraska,...

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2025/01/28

The Wisconsin Badger men's basketball team rose to No. 17 in the AP Poll after blowing out Nebraska at the Kohl Center. With another big game coming up at Maryland this Wednesday, how is this Wisconsin offense shaping up compared to the Final Four teams of the past, and which players have to show something to make Jim Rutledge confident heading into March? Two Badgers are going to be in the Super Bowl with Leo Chenal and Zack Baun! But, who will be the first Luke Fickell-recruited players from the

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48:33

Ep. 20: Wisconsin Badgers' Legal Battle w/ Miami &...

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2025/01/23

The Wisconsin Badgers' standoff with Xavier Lucas has come to a head after he finally departed for Miami without entering the transfer portal. The Big Ten has stepped in to back the Badgers in this ongoing legal case, but how will this situation impact the future of transfers and player movement across CFB moving forward? Plus, Montee Ball is being inducted into the CFB Hall of Fame, four Wisconsin assistant coaches, including OC Jeff Grimes and QBs coach Kenny Guiton, spoke to the media on Tuesday

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35:16

Ep. 19: Xavier Lucas NIL Dispute, CFP Picks, Luke...

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2025/01/09

It's a two-episode week for The Jump Around! Some more details have emerged regarding the the Wisconsin Badgers' refusal to allow cornerback Xavier Lucas enter the transfer portal amid an alleged NIL dispute. The College Football Playoff semi-finals begin tonight, and Jim Rutledge makes his picks for the Orange Bowl with Penn State versus Notre Dame and the Cotton Bowl with Ohio State vs Texas. ESPN senior college football writer Adam Rittenberg also joins to discuss why he included Luke Fickell in

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46:04

Ep. 18: Wisconsin Badgers QB and WR Coach + Transfer...

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2025/01/07

The Wisconsin Badgers continue to re-shape their coaching staff this offseason, moving Kenny Guiton to QB coach and reportedly hiring Western Michigan's Jordan Reid as the new WR coach. Plus, the team is adding more defensive reinforcements through the transfer portal. How do we expect these recent additions will mesh with Jeff Grimes' new offensive scheme and the existing scheme under Mike Tressel? Also, ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg put Luke Fickell in his list Way-too-early 2025 college football

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57:14

Ep. 16: Wisconsin Badgers Transfer Portal Updates,...

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2024/12/19

The Wisconsin Badgers have been busy in the transfer portal, adding almost a dozen new players including QBs Billy Edwards Jr. and Danny O'Neil and tight end Tanner Koziol. How impactful will Edwards be in Jeff Grimes' new offense, and what are the team's most impactful transfer additions on offense and defense so far? Plus, Will Pauling, C.J. Williams, Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke have all entered the portal. What's the biggest loss for the Badgers so far, and what positions need to be

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55:52

Ep. 15: Wisconsin Badgers Hire Jeff Grimes, Transfer...

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2024/12/12

The Wisconsin Badgers have officially hired Jeff Grimes as their new offensive coordinator! Many Badgers fans are excited about returning to a physical style of football, but are the Badgers done adding offensive coaches this offseason? Ari Temkin of Big 12 radio joins to give his insight into the Jeff Grimes hire, his results at Baylor and Kansas, and what Badgers fans can expect from their new offensive coordinator! Braedyn Locke also entered the transfer portal and Trech Kekahuna will return to

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53:58

Ep. 14: Badgers Lose Bowl Streak, Transfer Portal &...

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2024/12/03

The Wisconsin Badgers lost their final chance to make a bowl game and lost 24-7 to Minnesota in the Axe Game. How can Luke Fickell improve the program this offseason without bowl practices, the disappointment level for fans and even Badgers legend Barry Alvarez, and when will we find out who's going to be the new offensive coordinator? Also, the transfer portal opens next week and players are already announcing their departures, and the early national signing day for the 2025 recruiting class is

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53:54

Ep. 13: Badgers Play for Paul Bunyan’s Axe & Bowl...

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2024/11/26

The Wisconsin Badgers have one game left to secure bowl eligibility after losing 44-25 to Nebraska. They're also playing to keep Paul Bunyan's Axe in the trophy game against Minnesota. Can the 5-6 Badgers keep their 22-year bowl streak alive, and how important is this game for Luke Fickell going into this offseason and beyond? Former Badgers player and DB coach, Ben Strickland, joins to talk about the Axe game versus Minnesota, his legendary moment against the Gophers in 2005, the current state of

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44:50

Ep. 12: Phil Longo Fired, Badgers vs Nebraska, & Joel...

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2024/11/19

Wisconsin Badgers offensive coordinator Phil Longo was fired after Saturday's 16-13 loss to No. 1 Oregon, and Luke Fickell declined to name an offensive play caller going forward! Did the Badgers let a historic win slip away at Camp Randall, is it finally time to make the change from Braedyn Locke at QB, and who are the names to watch for the Badgers' next offensive coordinator? Winningest QB in UW history, Joel Stave, joins to talk about Longo's firing, the Badgers' offense and quarterback

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33:09

Ep. 11: Badgers Football vs #1 Oregon, Basketball vs...

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2024/11/14

Wisconsin Badgers football hosts No. 1 Oregon and basketball hosts No. 9 Arizona! Wisconsin is facing the AP No. 1 team for the first time since 2010, and Badgers fans like Ben Brust are becoming extremely frustrated with the struggles in Luke Fickell's first two seasons. Jim Rutledge reacts to the comments from Ben Brust and the response from new ESPN Madison host Barry Alvarez this week, discussing if it's unfair to compare the start of Fickell's tenure to Indiana football's immediate turnaround

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43:40

Ep. 10: Badgers Lose 42-10 at Iowa, Basketball Season...

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2024/11/07

The Badgers football team is sliding into the bye week after a crushing 42-10 loss at Iowa. Was this the worst loss of the Fickell era, what did Barry Alvarez have to say about the team's coaches heading into the final 3 games, and can they salvage things before No. 1 Oregon comes to Camp Randall? Krissy Birdsall also joins to recap the Badgers men's basketball season opener versus Holy Cross, how the roster looks after losing 8 players to the transfer portal, and Greg Gard's proposal to change

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49:33

Ep. 9: Wisconsin Badgers' First Rivalry Game vs Iowa...

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2024/10/31

The Badgers football team is coming off a deflating 28-13 loss to Penn State. Can Wisconsin bounce-back with wins in the three upcoming rivalry games, and can they secure bowl eligibility this Saturday versus Iowa? Plus, will we get to see the Badgers' long-term plan at QB plan over the next four weeks, what is at stake for Braedyn Locke, and Krissy Birdsall joins to discuss the continued problems surrouning the student section at Camp Randall! Former Packer and Hawkeye offensive lineman, Bryan

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42:55

Ep. 8: Can Badgers Upset No. 3 Penn State + Ben Brust...

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2024/10/24

The Badgers have won three-straight games in Locketober and face No. 3 Penn State under the lights at Camp Randall on Saturday! Have the Badgers proven that they're a truly balanced team, can Braedyn Locke prove he's the long-term answer at QB, and is Penn State their biggest test of the season? Ben Brust joins Jum Rutledge on the Jump Around ahead of Badger football's primetime matchup versus No. 3 Penn State! Ben talks with Jim about this year's Badger basketball roster, Greg Gard in the transfer

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