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Cephus rejoins Wisconsin football team

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Earlier today, the University of Wisconsin revealed that Quintez Cephus has been reinstated as a student, allowing him to return to school.  As anticipated, Cephus has also officially rejoined the football program.  A statement from UW-Athletics said they are working through eligibility issues with Cephus before he can participate in a game.

The statement continued by saying, UW Athletics takes allegations of sexual misconduct very seriously.  We know that sexual assault and sexual harassment have profound impacts on college campuses.

“We have a robust educational program around sexual misconduct in place for our student-athletes and we will continue those efforts going forward,” Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez said.

 

Badgers tight end position getting smaller

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Zander Neuville (Photo by David Stluka).

Two more Wisconsin tight ends dropped out of practice with injury.  The latest are Redshirt sophomore Jake Ferguson and freshman Hayden Rucci, both with left arm injuries.

Ferguson’s injury isn’t believed to be serious, but with the first game just over two weeks away (Aug. 30 at South Florida), the Badgers are definitely thin at the position.

Already lost are Gabe Loyd (season-ending leg injury) and Luke Benzschawel (right knee).  Only three healthy players remain at the position, freshman Clay Cundiff and redshirt freshmen Jack Eschenbach and Seth Currens, who just moved to tight end from linebacker.

The Badgers are also giving work to redshirt freshman Cormac Sampson who played tight end in high school but has moved to the offensive line with the Badgers.

Wisconsin does have veteran Zander Neuville returning after being granted a sixth year of eligibility.  But Neuville is working his way back into football shape and has yet to start practicing with the team.

Neuville suffered season ending knee injuries for the Badgers, each of the last two years.

 

Former Badgers football player wants to re-enter UW-Madison following not guilty verdict

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Former Badgers football player Quintez Cephus says he wants to get back to school following a not guilty verdict.

A jury found Cephus not guilty of sexual assault last week. Cephus was expelled from the school and dismissed from the football team last year when the allegations surfaced and charges were filed. 

He’s filed for readmission, and an attorney for Cephus says he wants an answer from UW-Madison officials by Thursday.

U.S. Women’s Volleyball team secures Olympic berth

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Dana Rettke

The U.S. women’s volleyball team has secured its berth to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, beating Argentina in straight sets on Sunday at a qualifying tournament in Louisiana.

The third-ranked Americans went unbeaten in Pool C of qualifying this weekend, rallying from a set down and again from a 2-1 deficit Saturday night to beat 16th-ranked Bulgaria before the win over No. 11 Argentina.

The U.S. has never won an Olympic gold medal, capturing bronze in the Rio Games three years ago.

The U.S. team features two players with Wisconsin Badger ties.  Current Badger Dana Rettke and former standout Lauren Carlini are both a part of the squad.

UPDATE: Ex-Badgers football player Quintez Cephus found not guilty of sexual assault

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Update: 4:30 pm – A former Badgers football player has been found not guilty of sexual assault.

Quintez Cephus testified on Friday morning that two women who accused him of assault had consented to having sex with him, despite their claims of being too drunk to consent. A jury agreed, and found him not guilty.

He told the jury that the women never specifically said that they consented to sex, but that they were willing and active participants.

Cephus was kicked off the football team last year and expelled from UW Madison at the end of the semester.

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Former Badger football star Quintez Cephus testifies at his sexual assault trial today.

Cephus’ two accusers say they were too drunk to consent to sex that night in April of last year. Cephus maintains their encounter was consensual.

He’s testified that one of the accusers was dating teammate A-J Taylor, and told him “don’t tell A-J” as she objected to being photographed naked by another teammate, Danny Davis. Cephus testifies he saw Davis had his phone and urged him to take a photo of the women, which he now says he regrets.

Cephus says it was his first “threesome” and wanted Davis to come into his room. He also says one of his accusers asked him to choke her during sex, which he says he did not do.

He’s since been kicked off the football team, and left the university. The trial may go to closing arguments soon after Cephus’ testimony. 

Gordon wants contract extension

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Melvin Gordon (25)

Former Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon wants a contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers and wants it  now.

The former Badger has reportedly told the Chargers to get an extension done now or he won’t be around for the start of training camp in less than two weeks.  Gordon’s camp said unless he gets an extension, he’ll demand a trade.

Gordon was the 15th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft and is set to earn $5.6 million in the final year of his 5-year, rookie deal.

The two-time Pro Bowler has three straight seasons of at least 1300 yards from scrimmage, and his 38 career touchdowns thus far ranks only behind the Rams’ Todd Gurley among 2015 draft picks.

Badger hockey team opens summer practice

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The Wisconsin men’s hockey program opened it’s summer practice schedule on Monday in preparation for its preseason foreign tour to Canada where it will skate in a pair of exhibition contests against the University of British Columbia.

Wisconsin’s trip will run from Aug. 28 through Sept. 2.

The Badgers will hold a second practice on Wednesday with eight additional workouts prior to departing for the trip.

The Badgers will face British Columbia on Friday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Sept. 1.

Tony Granato (pictured) starts his fourth on the Badgers bench.  They’ll open the 2019-20 campaign on Friday, Oct. 11 at Boston College.  UW opens its home slate with a Kohl Center series on Oct. 18-19 against two-time defending NCAA champion Minnesota Duluth.

The Badgers welcome the return of six of their top seven scorers and six of their top-nine goal scorers from the 2018-19 season to a program that adds four NHL draft picks, including a pair from the top 15 of the 2019 NHL Draft.  That doesn’t include a third projected first-round draft pick for the 2020 NHL draft.

 

Former Badger, Lavelle scores in U.S. Women’s World Cup victory

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The U.S. capped off it’s fourth FIFA Women’s World Cup Championship with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands on Sunday.  It’s the second straight World Cup championship for the Americans.

Megan Rapinoe converted a tie-breaking penalty kick in the second half and former Wisconsin Badger star Rose Lavelle added a goal, her third of the tournament.  It was the sixth goal of the tournament for Rapinoe.

The Americans never trailed in the tournament and set records with 26 goals and a World Cup winning streak that has reached 12 games, dating back to 2015.

Lavelle played her college hockey in Madison from 2013 to 2016.

 

Moore returns to hospital

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Howard Moore – Photo Courtesy of Wisconsin Athletics

Wisconsin men’s basketball assistant coach Howard Moore is back in the hospital again.  Moore is undergoing unspecified further treatment after his family was involved in a fatal car crash in May.

Moore’s wife and daughter were killed by a wrong-way driver in Michigan.

Moore was being treated for severe burns suffered in an auto accident in May and is now receiving additional treatment at a Madison-area hospital.

Moore’s son, Jerell was taken to a hospital with minor injuries as a result of the accident and was released May 28th.  His daughter, Jaidyn, died at the scene.   His wife, Jennifer, was driving.  She was taken to a hospital but later died.

 

Happ to play with Bulls Summer League team

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Former Wisconsin men’s basketball star Ethan Happ will suit up with the Chicago Bulls summer league squad this summer.  The Bulls open play in Las Vegas on July 5th against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Happ started four seasons with the Badgers and set program records for rebounds (1,217) and blocked shots (154).

Happ went undrafted last week after working out for a number of NBA teams.  Happ’s shooting has always been a question and no doubt led to no teams taking a chance on him through the draft.

Hayes to join Clippers summer team

Another former Badger, forward Nigel Hayes, has agreed to play with the Los Angeles Clippers Summer League team. [Read more…]