Athletics
A New Niche on the Ice
Carla MacLeod’s love of hockey helped her evolve from player to coach.
Team Player: Lauren Carlini x’17
“When chaos happens, you’ve got to keep the team calm and lead them.”
Kletsch’s Klunkers
Good luck, Coach Andersen
On the Right Track
Ed Nuttycombe’s unwavering focus made him the Big Ten’s winningest coach.
Team Player: James White x’14
“It feels like just yesterday I was one of the young people in the [locker] room.”
Badger Sports Ticker: Fall 2013
UW Athletic News in brief
Naming Rights
When the time came to name their children, these couples decided that only once choice would do.
Good Sports
When it comes to community service, UW athletes are pros.
Team Player: Japheth Cato
"I’ll always be hungry."
Rowing Protocol
“Hello, Liz Waters!”
The Stuff of Memories
To call Patrick McBride MD’80 a collector of sports memorabilia doesn’t quite cut it.
Getting Torched
Economist Andrew Zimbalist ’69 argues that big-time sports and big-time stadiums are not necessarily a boon for cities.
Early Morning Rowing Practice
The sacrifice? Heading to practice long before the campus comes to life. The reward? Seeing the sun rise and knowing you’ve done your best.
Wisconsin: Where I Row
I never think about my time at Wisconsin without thinking about rowing.
Team Player: Daria Kryuchkova
Basketball runs in the family for this Russian-born Badger
Sound Minds, Sound Bodies
Longtime athletic trainer takes a holistic approach with Badger student athletes.
Carolyn Smith ’87: Pushing the Limits
Carolyn Smith ’87’s calves have powered her through more grueling miles than most people can even fathom.
Insta-Badgers
Images from UW–Madison’s account on Instagram
By the Numbers
The applicants are . . .
Rowing to Extremes
Oceans, mountains, car accidents, continents — über-athlete Sonya Baumstein ’07 has yet to meet the obstacle that can stop her.
Instant Replay
Joe Krabbenhoft returns to UW men’s basketball as team’s video coordinator.
Team Player: Ruby Martin
This dedicated Badger competes with a positive and competitive attitude.
Badger DNA
Before Bucky, there was a raccoon.
They Could Have Danced All Night
Athleticism guides this motivated team.
Team Player: Monika Jakutyte
For Monika Jakutyte, raising the bar is a way of life — literally.
Robert’s Rules
This former sprinter now trains pro basketball players — and has a track record for results.
Time Out with Coach Kelsey
The Badger women’s basketball coach has a game plan for building a contender.
Team Player: Jessie Gerry
In a sport known for its child prodigies, Jessie Gerry x’12 stands out for a different reason.
Quick Takes: Spring 2012
UW News in Brief
The Ice Rink Cometh
There’s a lot of muscle behind the magic that transforms the Kohl Center from a basketball arena to a hockey venue.
Rules to Roll By
With the threat of Huntington’s disease hanging over her, Shana Martin lives life out on a limb – or at least a log.
If You Want to Be a Badger …
To earn your red and white stripes, you need to know a few things about Wisconsin traditions and rituals, past and present.
Team Player: Daniel Lester
When Daniel Lester x’13 first jumped into a pool, he was just doing what the doctor ordered.
Big Red Wagon
The antique fire engine returns, greener than ever.
Badger Sports Ticker: Winter 2011
UW Athletic News in brief
Harris ’06 & Lyle ’08 Friess: Taking a Shot at Making a Difference
Brooklyn Youth Sports Club: Basketball to promote academic excellence
Flaps Down—Don’t Want to Hear It
Welcome to the Big Ten ...
Brace Yourself
A UW trainer leads a first-of-its-kind study on the effectiveness of ankle support.
Team Player: Alex Rigsby
It’s never easy replacing a legend, but that’s exactly what UW sophomore Alex Rigsby x’14 is trying to do.
UW Band at 125: Uniformly the Best
On Wisconsin takes a look back at what band members wore while bringing joy to Badger fans and audiences everywhere.