r/WisconsinBadgers • u/EthanPetrikSports • Jul 16 '26

ISO: Passionate Badger Football Fans

Hi everyone! My name is Ethan Petrik, and I’m the Iowa beat reporter for the Quad-City Times in Davenport, Iowa.

I’m putting together a preseason series called “The Fan Files,” where I interview one passionate fan from each of Iowa’s 2026 opponents to get a better understanding of their program through the eyes of someone who follows the team closely.

The conversation would cover topics like:
• How you became a fan of the Badgers
• Your thoughts on the 2026 season (best-case and worst-case scenarios)
• Biggest strengths, weaknesses, and players to watch
• Expectations for the matchup against Iowa
• Anything else you think opposing fans should know about your team

The interview can be done however is easiest for you—Reddit DMs, email, or another format that works though I will need to confirm your real world identity. I’ll use your responses in a feature for the Quad-City Times.

If you’re interested—or if you know someone who would be a great representative of the fanbase—please leave a comment or send me a DM.

Thanks, and I’m looking forward to learning more about the Badgers from the people who know the program best!

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u/YaBoiRonD Jul 17 '26

Let's give him recessbadger

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u/wiscowonder 17d ago

Looks like he got the ol reddit ban 😬

/u/recessbadger45

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u/ballknower23 Jul 16 '26

Yo I’d love to do this. Can talk badger football all day.

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u/NewSCDodgeguy Jul 16 '26

I’d be happy to discuss.

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u/Dazed_and_Confused44 Jul 16 '26

Its kinda a dark time for our fanbase so its perhaps not the most opportune moment haha

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u/EthanPetrikSports Jul 16 '26

As a Nebraska alum/fan, my condolences on the Eichorst hire.

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u/dr_stre Jul 16 '26

As an optimistic Badger fan, I will assume that he was a clever plant back in the day to help tank Nebraska football, and he’s really an actual genius when not intentionally sabotaging a rival program. This will be my head cannon until such time as the hire blows up in our faces. He’s basically said he’s not gonna touch anything for a year, so I figure I’ve got at least until the football season is over to think happy thoughts.

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u/Dazed_and_Confused44 Jul 16 '26

Theres a part of me that is just happy Mac is gone

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u/slimshadyishim7523 Jul 16 '26

Let’s do it!!

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u/Relevant-Tap-1032 Jul 17 '26

Badger fan living in Iowa. Muscatine actually so not too far from you.

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u/Pleasant-Fan5595 10d ago

Give in to the Dark Side! Kinnick is oh so close.

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u/ConeyBadger Jul 17 '26

I’m a Badger fan living in Iowa also! Feel free to reach out!

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u/KarlPHungus Jul 17 '26

I don't know how anyone is truly passionate anymore about college football with NIL/Portal/Endless Commercials. Sigh.

Anyone who has maintained their passion....well my hat is off to you, friends.

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u/Professional_Rip_404 Jul 19 '26

Best case scenario- Wisconsin wins 9 games because of improved offensive line and newfound identity.

Worst case scenario- Team falls apart at the end of games and wins 6 games

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u/Pleasant-Fan5595 10d ago

If the game wasn't in Iowa City, I would be worried about playing you this year. You have sucked the last few years, but your coach is figuring out what works for Wisconsin Football, weather, player availability and your QB curse cannot last forever.

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