French loses kicking job, will leave Madison

After losing his job as the place-kicker of the Wisconsin Badgers, Kyle French announced that he won’t return for his senior season in Madison next year. French made the announcement on his Facebook page on Thursday night. “I want to personally thank...

Jacobs could land time with the Badgers

Freshman outside linebacker Leon Jacobs has been so impressive that Wisconsin coach Gary Anderson could be counting on him right from the start in Madison. Jacobs played just two seasons in high school before signing to play at Wisconsin. During the Badgers training...

Wisconsin’s Russell demoted

Wisconsin football freshman kicker Jack Russell has struggled with his first kicking opportunity.  That means sophomore Kyle French is going to get a second chance. Russell struggled in last week’s loss in Nebraska, missing both a field goal and an extra point. ...

Freshman Russell wins Badger kicking job

Wisconsin Badger football coach Bret Bielema released his first depth chart of the season and Waunakee freshman kicker Jack Russell has won the kicking job.  Russell will handle field goals and extra points after beating out sophomore Kyle French.  The two were neck...