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Barry Alvarez and the Boys are back! It's The Huddle with Barry Alvarez as they react and recap the NFL Draft and discuss the implications of Hunter Wohler and Jack Nelson both falling to the 7th round. Were the Badgers just underrated or does this say something larger about the current view of the program? The aforementioned Atlanta Falcon Jack Nelson joins to give his firsthand experience and opinion as well as Colts General Manager and former Badger Chris Ballard!

Jesse Nelson and Jon Arias join the Great Dane Huddle in Hilldale to talk Wisconsin men's basketball who is up to number 11 in the latest AP Poll!

It’s the season finale of the Great Dane Huddle with Barry Alvarez as after tonight, the Don will be appearing on a monthly basis. Thankfully the gang's all here for the final ride of the 2024-25 season with Alex G running the show alongside Rose Bowl champions Derek Engler And Tarek Saleh. The fellas spend a large chunk of time reacting to and breaking down the Super Bowl, Barry wasn't too fond of how unprepared the Chiefs looked under Andy Reid this time around... They also wrap up the Badgers football season and give the fans some ideas of what to look for heading into the offseason. Coach Alvarez ends the show with a passionate speech that you won't want to miss!

The Badgers lost their GM, one of the brightest young minds in college football, to their Big Ten foe the USC Trojans... where does their recruiting department go from here? Hear Barry Alvarez's thoughts on the situation and Wisconsin's recruiting efforts as a whole. Let's just say, he isn't all that concerned... Alex Gravatt drives the boat alongside Rose Bowl champion Derek Engler as the guys also tackle disc golf, Kenny Guiton's comments on The Jump Around, and Badgers in the Super Bowl!

Wisconsin's freshly minted offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes met with the media last week and now it's time for Barry and the boys to break it all down. Hear Barry Alvarez's thoughts on the Badgers new offensive philosophy as he gives his take on where UW will be next football season. Alex Gravatt leads the charge alongside Rose Bowl champion Tarek Saleh in tonight's edition of the Great Dane Huddle! Also stay tuned for some NFL discussion and a few technical difficulties!

Barry Alvarez is off on assignment so it’s just young bucks this evening! Alex Gravatt leads Rose Bowl Champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh in discussion surrounding the Green Bay Packers abrupt postseason exit while also taking a look at the Badgers recruiting landscape and the changing scholarship requirements. They conclude by looking ahead to the College Football Playoff National Championship between Notre Dame & Ohio State!

Coach Alvarez joins former Badgers and Rose Bowl Champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh to talk everything Wisconsin Badgers and college football. Jesse Nelson is in for Alex Gravatt to help keep everything on task. Tonight Barry gives his best coaching advice for Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur while also explaining his coaching philosophy and why he never left for the NFL. They touch on the success of the 12-team CFP as well.

Coach Alvarez and the crew are back in the new year to break down what's happened so far in the new 12-team CFP and ponder the question: has the Big 10 cemented themselves as the best conference in college football?

Barry Alvarez and the guys react to the Badgers’ whirlwind of transfer portal additions, losses, and retentions from the past week. They are also joined by Maggie Munson of Wisconsin’s track and field / cross country teams and the Voice in Sport Foundation to discuss their lack of indoor facilities and UW’s unwillingness to provide adequate amenities after the demolition of The Shell.

Reactions to the Badgers seemingly poised to hire Kansas Jayhawks offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, inventor of the Reliable Violent Offense philosophy. Will he be a good fit with Luke Fickell and Wisconsin? Also Coach Alvarez, as a former CFP Committee member, offers some insight into the College Football Playoff Committee’s controversial decision to include SMU over Alabama. The boys also banter over bowl games and whether they've lost their meaning in the NIL era.

It's an eventful second week on the Great Dane Huddle with Barry Alvarez. Alex Gravatt returns, Tarek Saleh is off on assignment, and Derek and Barry have some fiery opinions regarding the Badgers 16-13 loss to #1 Oregon and the firing of offensive coordinator Phil Longo. You won't want to miss what they have to say!

Barry and the Boys are back, and struggling with the Badgers abysmal 42-10 loss at Iowa last Saturday. Coach Alvarez explains how rivalry games are different and how frustrating it was for him to watch before focusing on the positives of Luke Fickell and his staff. Tarek laments the Badgers defense's lack of talent and fundamentals. Derek believes Wisconsin will be able to hang with and potentially beat Oregon in a couple of weeks. And as always Alex G has all the questions while guiding the conversation! It's another great episode after another terrible loss, you won't want to miss it.

It was a disappointing homecoming for the Badgers to say the least as they fell to the #3 Penn State Nittany Lions 28-13 under the lights at Camp Randall Stadium. Thankfully, Barry Alvarez and Tarek Saleh are here to lend some perspective. Derek Engler and Alex Gravatt are on-assignment so Jesse Nelson is in to lead the conversation as the two UW-Athletic Hall of Famers give their thoughts on the game, look ahead to Iowa, and provide some insight in to the Badgers facilities that may not have been public knowledge until now... Tune in to find out!

It's a new week and the Badgers are on a win streak! The guys briefly react to Wisconsin's 23-3 win over Northwestern before turning the page to #3 Penn State. Barry believes that the Badgers can compete with anybody in the country and that the fans have to be involved. Former athletic trainer for the '94 Rose Bowl team Dave Nissenbaum joins the show as well to give some insight into what it's like trying to drive Barry's Cadillac... You won't want to miss another great week of the Great Dane Huddle!

The boys are back and ready to break down the Badgers dominant 42-7 drubbing of Rutgers! Barry isn't quite sure the Badgers are back yet, Derek was texting with Phil Longo this week, and everyone hates playing at Northwestern. Tune in for another great episode of the Great Dane Huddle!