Episode

Ep. 81 - Wisconsin’s NIL Problem: Where Do the Badgers Really Fit? | Badger 4 Life? + Jim Polzin Joins!

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The Jump Around

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Apr 9, 2026

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3394

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Summary

Where does Wisconsin really fit in today’s college sports landscape? 🤔 On this episode of The Jump Around, we break down the biggest questions surrounding the Badgers: Are Wisconsin’s football and basketball programs closer to a blue blood or a mid-major in today’s NIL era? What does John Blackwell’s departure say about the state of Wisconsin athletics? Can the Badgers realistically compete for championships moving forward? Is there untapped revenue potential Wisconsin should be leveraging? Plus, Wisconsin beat reporter Jim Polzin joins the show to give his insight on Blackwell, NIL, and where the Badgers stand compared to the rest of college sports.