Monday Night Drive

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.

The Great Dane Huddle with Barry Alvarez driven by Janesville Kia. Reactions to the Badgers embarrassing 24-7 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Also, where does Luke Fickell and the program go from here? Barry, Derek, Tarek, and G are here to provide their insight into the worst Wisconsin football season in over two decades.

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!

It's a new era as ESPN Madison officially welcomes in Barry Alvarez as a member of the team and rebrands the show to The Great Dane Huddle with Barry Alvarez! Don't worry, you still get the same great content from the entire crew as Jesse steps in for a sick Alex Gravatt and Rose Bowl champions Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler lend their informed perspectives as well! The guys give their blueprints on how to beat #1 Oregon, who's coming to town this weekend, and how to fix Braedyn Locke's issues at QB before reacting to Ben Brust being impatient with Wisconsin's progress thus far... They wrap up giving their opinions on what success looks like for the Badgers this year and what's most important for the program.

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!

It's a great day to be on the Great Dane Huddle! G, Tarek, Derek, & Barry breakdown the Badgers thorough 52-6 thumping of Purdue at Camp Randall. They give all their thoughts on Wisconsin's masterclass, from how they wish they could've had Braedyn Locke back in the day to Barry's theory that Atticus Bertrams is causing muffed punts from the way he kicks. Plenty of insight you can only find on the Great Dane Huddle!

The guys are back and they aren't too happy... G, Tarek, Derek, & Barry breakdown the Badgers brutal 38-21 collapse at the Coliseum. They have takes on everything from the 4th and 1, to what would have happened if Barry was coaching, to the status of the coordinators. If you miss the "good ole days" of Wisconsin football you won't want to miss this episode!

The boys are back for another week of the Great Dane Huddle! After opening with a riveting discussion on brats, G, Tarek, Derek, and Barry ponder how the Badgers match up with USC this weekend after their bye. Some highlights from the show include Barry explaining why NFL scouts love Badgers, how Wisconsin is preparing Locke, and a story on Oregon pumping in crowd noise.

Barry is back! He joins Rose Bowl champions Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler along with host Alex Gravatt to discuss the state of Wisconsin football after a brutal 42-10 loss to Alabama. Tune in for stories and insight you can't find anywhere else!

The Badgers have defeated South Dakota and now it's time to get ready for Alabama! Former AD and legend Barry Alvarez joins G, Tarek, and Derek to recap Wisconsin's 27-13 win over the Coyotes, preview the Crimson Tide, and of course tell copious amounts of stories. Barry explains how him and Bret Bielema created the "hand W" signal, the origins of the "motion W", and much more from his coaching days. They wrap up the show with predictions for how the Badgers will fare this Saturday.

The first Badgers football game has come and gone and the guys are here to react. Tarek joins G & Derek from his daughter's volleyball game in Illinois for the first segment with his immediate reactions from Friday's game. Derek discusses what he'd like to see from Wisconsin against South Dakota and why he believes everything will be just fine. A brief Packers preview wraps up the show.

The Wisconsin Badgers play football this week! G, Derek, and former Badgers OL Bill Nagy discuss what they're looking for from the Badgers to start the season, what would qualify as a "successful" performance against Western Michigan, which game is a "must win" for Wisconsin, and much more!

G is back and this time joined by notorious Bears fan Pablo Iglesias! They discuss which Packers WR they'd most like to have on their fantasy football team before they ponder the question: Do you want the Packers/Bears rivalry to be close again?

It's a new era for the Great Dane Huddle as Alex Gravatt moves to the host's chair to talk all things Wisconsin football with Rose Bowl champions Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler. It's a special show as today the gang is joined by none other than The Don, Barry Alvarez for the entire hour! They go into everything from the Badgers O-Line to how the former Pac-12 members will adjust to the Big Ten. You won't want to miss this!

Jesse Nelson is joined by former Wisconsin volleyball coach and current Wisconsin volleyball color commentator Pete Waite! They discuss all things Badgers volleyball in preparation for the season and pose the question: Which Wisconsin sports team is closest to winning a championship?

Jesse Nelson and Alex G react to the Badgers QB controversy! We hear from the players about the Wisconsin difference, and what makes the best Summer Olympic sports?

Everyone is traveling, but manages to make it back in one piece for the Great Dane Huddle, and Jess Nelson thinks the Bears are a safer bet against their projected win total than the Packers. Lunacy. G is on one, and Pablo Iglesias is an actual Bears fan and agrees with Jesse.

The Crew is sitting in a great sport, but would it be a failure to miss the NLDS this season? Jesse Nelson doesn't believe it would be. Special guest Mike "Jocko" Jacques and our fans believe it would be!

Badgers football players met with the Media after "Squatfest" to talk about how Wisconsin has been doing, and where their priorities are might surprise you. It certainly surprised Jesse Nelson, but the Voice of Wisconsin Volleyball John Arias!

Jesse Nelson holding it down at the east side Great Dane! Is it un-American to root for the Canadian Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup? Jordan Love is a top 3-4 talent in the NFL, and of course Gmail!

Devyn Robinson joins Jesse Nelson as we inch closer to the Wisconsin Volleyball season! Devyn thinks this team is going to be hard to stop, and while Nebraska and Texas are huge games, she loves shutting down the Penn State crowd.

Former Badger and Madison Radical Marquis Mason joins Jesse Nelson, and Producer Alex G (current radical ultimate frisbee player) couldn't be more excited! Mason breaks down the most exciting home Badger games, and gives his reason that football players make better basketball players than the other way around!

Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler reunite during the offseason with Jesse Nelson to celebrate Tarek Saleh's induction to the UW Athletic Hall of Fame! The Badgers' All-Time leader in sacks talks about his experience as a player and what players need to watch out for in the age of NIL.

Molly Brown makes her Great Dane Huddle debut to discuss which teams are the greatest villain to Wisconsin sports. Craig Counsell and the Cubs take center stage as Molly and Jesse don't quite see eye to eye on the subject. Riley takes over G's Gmail and forwards Killian in Camden's hard hitting questions to the hosts. Turns out Jesse is an expert at pieing people in the face?

Colin Russo returns from his hiatus ready to fight anyone for anything. Graduation: Dumb. Ceremony: Too Long. Pro Eating: Gross. Cruises: Ridiculous. Jesse's Around for the ride to react to what De'Vondre Campbell is saying about his new home with the 49ers.

How the hell are we talking about Fantasy Football already? Jesse Nelson thinks it's way too early for any of it, G disagrees, but "the Dean" Dennis Semrau breaks the tie. Gmail, and some Packers and Brewers talk!

Jesse Nelson is joined by a special Wisconsin voice to talk all things Badgers and all things... volleyball? G has a lot going on in this one.

Our resident college student Collin Russo regales us with tales of Mifflin, the NFL Draft, and an abridged version of Gmail. Who won the draft and Adam Mertz has an idea of who will pop from the Badgers as a rookie in the NFL!

Alex Strouf and Jesse Nelson live from the Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company in Fitchburg as Alex Strouf says farewell to the program.

G is getting after Strouf and Colin who are just hanging out at the Great Dane. Despite the Troubles Colin says the Bucks are one of only two real contenders in the East. But when will they play the other?

The Guys think the eclipse is pretty lame, but who is going to win the Natty? Caitlin Clark, the best player couldn't beat the best team, but will Zach Edey have the key to victory over Uconn?

Collin Russo thinks the Women's bracket is better than the men, he made the news on spring break, and he hates a planet? Alex Strouf and G take Part in Colin's Show.

Alex Strouf and Colin Russo get into everything NCAA Tournament, including breaking down the 5-seed Badgers first-round matchup versus 12-seed James Madison University. Colin also shares a conspiracy theory about McNeese State's non-conference schedule. Strouf pulls in producer Ryan Wollersheim, and the gives rapid fire takes on likeliest double-digit seed to make a cinderella run, best 2-seed, and conference with the most to prove in the tourney. The show wraps up G-Mail, as Ryan reads a haphazard email from Bob the Third in Tokyo who thinks that Caleb Williams should pull and Eli Manning and threaten not to play for the Bears if they draft him with the No. 1 overall pick.

Debuting a new season, Alex Strouf is joined by Colin Russo to break down the insanity that was the first day of Legal tampering! The Packers are expected to sign Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney, but so long for Aaron Jones! What does this mean for next year?

Rose Bowl Champions Derek Engler and Tarek Saleh join Strouf one last time to discuss the Super Bowl and Patrick Mahomes greatness. The word goat might get thrown around, but we're not being hyperbolic. Tarek Might not get that word, Valentines day lands on a hump day, and gmail is all fake? You're going to want to hear this!

Alex Strouf joins Rose Bowl Champions Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler to prep you for the Super Bowl, Mike Vrabel will help the Badgers, and Gmail gets wild as the guys are together for the last time all until next football season!

The Guys get off to a ruckus start, but Jim Hafley could be exactly what the Packers need. How does this hire impact the team moving forward? Could depend if he's got the Irish in him!

Alex Strouf is joined by former Badgers and NFLers after the PAckers lose in the divisional round of the playoffs, but looking forward what do the Packers do at DC, and what could Jim Leonhard to the Packers or to Michigan?

Rose Bowl Champions Tarek Saleh and Derek Engler join Alex Strouf to prep for the Packers 49ers divisional round of the NFL Playoffs. Breaking news from the Badgers coaching staff worries Derek about the future of college ball, and Tarek is on one.