Jesse Temple @jessetemple
University of Wisconsin beat reporter for The Athletic. Contact me at: [email protected] theathletic.com/author/jesse-t… Madison, WI Joined February 2009-
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Observations and nuggets from Wisconsin's spring football scrimmage. On the offense making big strides, including QB Tyler Van Dyke, and more. Subscribe to The Athletic for $1 a month for a year (deal ends tonight). ⤵️ theathletic.com/5453609/2024/0…
Is QB Tyler Van Dyke taking control of an improved offense? Six takeaways from Wisconsin's spring scrimmage. ⤵️ theathletic.com/5453609/2024/0…
Wisconsin just finished what amounted to its spring game. Tons of scrimmage action. A lot more big plays by the offense compared to last spring. QB Tyler Van Dyke looking very comfortable. More to come on The Athletic.
On the depth Wisconsin is trying to build along its offensive line and the areas AJ Blazek has identified for improvement. Big season ahead for the Badgers up front to show growth in Year 2 of the offense. ⤵️ theathletic.com/5450196/2024/0…
Wisconsin spring practice thoughts: Offense showing positive signs, edge rushers continue to be a menace, transfer portal action and more. ⤵️ theathletic.com/5439526/2024/0…
Wisconsin adds some needed depth on the offensive line with former Vanderbilt O-lineman Leyton Nelson announcing his commitment from the portal. Nelson played 26 snaps at tackle last season under current Badgers O-line coach AJ Blazek at Vandy.
Revisiting Wisconsin's 2021 football recruiting class and what happened to the highest-rated group in the online ranking era ⤵️ theathletic.com/5429821/2024/0…
Former Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian is staying in the Big Ten as he announces his commitment to Nebraska.
A column on the loss of Chucky Hepburn, Wisconsin's NIL efforts and the reality of college basketball today. ⤵️ theathletic.com/5430108/2024/0…
Wisconsin point guard Chucky Hepburn is in the transfer portal. What it means for the Badgers. Going to be an interesting offseason, to say the least. ⤵️ theathletic.com/5427120/2024/0…
Five takeaways as Wisconsin passes the halfway mark of spring football practices. On the transfer portal, quarterback consistency and more. ⤵️ theathletic.com/5420379/2024/0…
Wisconsin defensive lineman T.J. Bollers intends to enter the transfer portal, The Athletic can confirm. 247Sports had it first. Bollers was a four-star recruit who began his career as an outside linebacker.
"I needed to be realistic about my situation and ask myself the tough questions." Updated story here. Former Wisconsin QB Nick Evers talks to The Athletic about his decision to enter the transfer portal. ⤵️ theathletic.com/5414085/2024/0…
Why quarterback Nick Evers is transferring and what it means for Wisconsin ⤵️ theathletic.com/5414085/2024/0…
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332 Followers 518 Following@jessetemple Well that was pretty cool to see my post and Chucky’s Dad’s response in the article! By the way, it is Crystal clear why Chucky is so cool when you follow his Dad (@coach_GQ). The Apple didn’t fall far from the tree.
@jessetemple This was outstanding work Jesse. The Los Angeles trip is laugh out loud funny, picturing Kam wanting to Rodeo Drive and TK wanting to hit the Rodeo Drive YMCA for pickup games.
Fantastic write-up by @jessetemple of The Athletic. Marquette draws on past adversity to beat Colorado and reach the Sweet 16. #mubb theathletic.com/5365378/2024/0…
Save some drip for the rest of us @jessetemple
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Great stuff from Jesse.
Luke Fickell 1-on-1: Why Wisconsin fell short of Year 1 expectations during an "eye-opening" season and the changes he's trying to implement. Subscribe to The Athletic for $1 a month for 12 months with our best deal of the year. ⤵️ theathletic.com/5341077/2024/0…
@jessetemple You’re the best in the business Jesse. Good read
@jessetemple Great answer on Greg Gard. I hope everyone reads it.
Absolute legend here in Madison! A great example of what it means to be a Badger! Humble, Gritty, Approachable, and passionate about seeing success at UW‼️ Hard to find someone out there that dislikes @CaseyRabach_61
"That’s a guy who really cares about his university and wants to better his university for everything it gave him in the past." How former Wisconsin player Casey Rabach is impacting football recruiting and shaping the Badgers’ future ⤵️ theathletic.com/5273847/2024/0…
Might be one of the most fun things i’ve ever read
Red carpet and velour ropes: $362 Laser tag: $2,000 Restaurants, catering and snacks: $87,040.98 Landing 13 of 22 signees around June official visits: Priceless What does Wisconsin spend on official visits? Inside recruiting weekends under Luke Fickell ⤵️ theathletic.com/5252355/2024/0…
@jessetemple Really enjoyed this article. Great work
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@jessetemple You’re welcome! Keep using it! go Badgers!