The Dairy Raid Podcast

To say the Badgers have been busy so far in the portal is an understatement. In fact they have been adding players so fast that sometimes media like this become outdated before they even get published! Today we look at the players who have been added so far and ask the questions about the roster that their addition might answer.If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6For more in depth content check out the Dairy Raid on Substack - https://dairyraid.substack.comFind audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid#WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoachingCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

Before the transfer portal list gets any bigger, and hopefully it doesn’t over the holidays, I wanted to run through the Badgers who’ve entered and give my honest two cents. Some of these will be quick, because when you look at it from the film-room reality side, they just didn’t factor in much; others land in that space where message-board panic takes over and suddenly the sky is falling. My goal here is to balance cold analysis with the emotional reaction that always comes with portal news, because the truth is usually somewhere between “next man up” and “how will we ever recover.”If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6For more in depth content check out the Dairy Raid on Substack - https://dairyraid.substack.comFind audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid#WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoachingCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

While this off season so far has not been short on topics to talk about I figured it was time I reached out to you for your questions and you responded by giving me a lot to talk about!What are my early thoughts to the new offensive line coach, the state of the run game, and whether the offense is truly finding an identity plus lot's more!If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6For more in depth content check out the Dairy Raid on Substack - https://dairyraid.substack.comFind audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid#WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoachingCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

The silly season has begun and the coaching staff has a lot of work to do to bring Wisconsin football back to the level that we as fans expect. Today we take a dive into the staff, the work they have done, and what work they have left to do. And while I would never advocate for the firing of a coach I can see what is plainly there and which coaches are not working at the level that is needed for this team to go forward. If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6For more in depth content check out the Dairy Raid on Substack - https://dairyraid.substack.comFind audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid#WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoachingCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

The silly season has begun and even though we are still weeks away from the transfer portal opening it is never too late to get a head’s start on such an important topic. In this episode we will look at the current Badgers roster and look for holes that need to be filled, positions that can be upgraded, and take a look forward at a potential depth chart.For more in depth content check out the Dairy Raid on Substack - https://dairyraid.substack.comFind audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid#WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

Wisconsin high school coaches have spoken, but it’s what they said in the margins and between the criticisms that spoke the loudest about the future of in state recruiting and the Wisconsin football program. A youth movement has already started in Madison and it’s not just 2 stars from Peshtigo anymore.If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6For more in depth content check out the Dairy Raid on Substack - https://dairyraid.substack.comFind audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid#WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

After a hard-fought loss to Oregon, Luke Fickell may have just bought himself more time in Madison. Despite numerous injuries and a tough road environment, Wisconsin showed grit and defensive progress that should quiet talk of a midseason firing. We break down why the “players don’t play hard” narrative is flat-out wrong, and why the locker room’s belief still matters. Plus, we dive into why Hunter Simmons continues to start, and what’s really going on with Danny O’Neil. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

I never thought I’d see the day that Badger Nation would turn on Barry Alvarez, but after comments he made on his radio show the fan base and media alike are sharing their displeasure with The Don. Is it repressed memories of being scolded by our parents or the fact that he didn’t publicly agree with the #FireFickell movement? Whatever is it it fails to see the point that maybe Barry is right. If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6 For more in depth content check out the Dairy Raid on Substack - https://dairyraid.substack.com Find audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

Why is the Grimes offense a better fit for the Badgers? Why has the transition been smoother than from Chryst to Longo? Let's have a chat about that plus a look into the use of unbalanced formations and a dive into which unit has improved the most for Wisconsin Football and why. If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6 For more in depth content check out the Dairy Raid on Substack - https://dairyraid.substack.com Find audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

Back out in the neighborhood for the first "walk and talk" of the 2025 season. With some great questions from you the viewer we talked about growth within the defensive scheme, the future of the offensive with Danny O'Neil at QB, and much more. For more in depth content check out the Dairy Raid on Substack - https://dairyraid.substack.com Find audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: Ryan Andersen #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

It has often been said since Jeff Grimes has been hired that despite the heavy run focus nature of his offense the vertical passing game will be an important component of the system. But what if the roster offers limitations that would hinder a traditional down the field passing game? In ability to create separation? An offensive line who may have problems handling speed on the edge? That's where building a passing game around a very Air Raid concept of vertical AND horizontal stress comes into play. Today we will build a play that uses key aspects of a Grimes attack while putting the defense in a constant state of conflict of assignment. 📩 If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6 🎥 **Subscribe** for more on Wisconsin football with analysis from a coach's point of view! 🛑💬 📖 Be sure to catch more of my work at: https://dairyraid.substack.com 🎧 Find audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 💡 To support the channel, consider becoming a member on YouTube, Substack, or by visiting https://paypal.me/RMAndersen. 🐦 For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

A lot has been said this off season about the lack of depth, the youth, and the overall questions that is the Wisconsin cornerback room. Outside of All-American candidate Ricardo Hallman the room is young, and inexperienced. The defensive coaching staff's major task is to take advantage of the natural ball skills these young players have and build coverage safeguards in so that these kids won't be left out to dry. Today we take a look at those coverage safeguards and the thought process behind them. 📩 If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6 🎥 **Subscribe** for more on Wisconsin football with analysis from a coach's point of view! 🛑💬 📖 Be sure to catch more of my work at: https://dairyraid.substack.com 🎧 Find audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 💡 To support the channel, consider becoming a member on YouTube, Substack, or by visiting https://paypal.me/RMAndersen. 🐦 For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

Borrowing an idea from the Air Raid the Jeff Grimes offense has an emphasis with getting athletes in space. Dynamic athletes likes Trech Kekahuna will be used all over the field and in unique ways that will keep defenses on their toes, and using them in motion creates plays while providing eye candy to set up other aspects of the offense. Today we dissect a play that uses the jet motion to create both an inside and outside stress on the defense allowing both speed to the edge and power at the same time. 📩 If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6 🎥 **Subscribe** for more on Wisconsin football with analysis from a coach's point of view! 🛑💬 📖 Be sure to catch more of my work at: https://dairyraid.substack.com 🎧 Find audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 💡 To support the channel, consider becoming a member on YouTube, Substack, or by visiting https://paypal.me/RMAndersen. 🐦 For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

Atticus Bertrams has developed into a solid punter and a big part of his success has to do with the Badgers punt scheme. Today in focus we talk about why punt schemes like the shield and rollout/rugby punt are so effective in modern college football. We'll also take a look at some film and break down how the Badgers run their punt team. 📩 If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6 🎥 **Subscribe** for more on Wisconsin football with analysis from a coach's point of view! 🛑💬 📖 Be sure to catch more of my work at: https://dairyraid.substack.com 🎧 Find audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 💡 To support the channel, consider becoming a member on YouTube, Substack, or by visiting https://paypal.me/RMAndersen. 🐦 For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

Long time Wisconsin beat writer Jake Kocorowski joins me for a chat about all things Wisconsin Badgers football. From the ever evolving culture to players taking the opportunities presented by the roster turnover and everything in between it's always a great opportunity to someone who is boots on the ground with the team. A longtime contributor to several Badger media outlets Jake is now venturing out on his own with the Badger Observer. Visit BadgerObserver.com and become a subscriber, I am and you should be too! 📩 If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6 🎥 **Subscribe** for more on Wisconsin football with analysis from a coach's point of view! 🛑💬 📖 Be sure to catch more of my work at: https://dairyraid.substack.com 🎧 Find audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 💡 To support the channel, consider becoming a member on YouTube, Substack, or by visiting https://paypal.me/RMAndersen. 🐦 For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

The 2025 Wisconsin defense has to step up. Step up the play on the field, and step up the pressure if it wants to leave a dismal 2024 season in the rear view mirror. But with questions in the secondary how can the Badgers bring pressure without sacrificing coverage? By scheming their already aggressive players "open" so to speak. Using alignment and post snap movement by the defensive front you can create pressure that might not necessarily get to the QB but will force the offense into a situation that is advantageous for the defense. 📩 If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6 🎥 **Subscribe** for more on Wisconsin football with analysis from a coach's point of view! 🛑💬 📖 Be sure to catch more of my work at: https://dairyraid.substack.com 🎧 Find audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 💡 To support the channel, consider becoming a member on YouTube, Substack, or by visiting https://paypal.me/RMAndersen. 🐦 For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

It's time to take a look at the 2025 Wisconsin Badgers, and instead of a traditional preview looking at position groups or storylines we're going back to the core of the Dairy Raid and focusing on the plays and schemes that will make or break this season. Today we are looking at the bread and butter play in the Jeff Grimes offense but with the twist that will help keep it from becoming repetitive. 📩 If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6 🎥 **Subscribe** for more on Wisconsin football with analysis from a coach's point of view! 🛑💬 📖 Be sure to catch more of my work at: https://dairyraid.substack.com 🎧 Find audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 💡 To support the channel, consider becoming a member on YouTube, Substack, or by visiting https://paypal.me/RMAndersen. 🐦 For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

Fall Camp is upon us and soon all the talk will be over and it will be time for the Badgers to FINALLY be back on the football field. 2025 marks the 3rd season of the Dairy Raid and though the raid has been removed from the dairy I am still committed to bringing high quality football analysis to enhance your gameday experience. 📩 If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6 🎥 **Subscribe** for more on Wisconsin football with analysis from a coach's point of view! 🛑💬 📖 Be sure to catch more of my work at: https://dairyraid.substack.com 💡 To support the channel, consider becoming a member on YouTube, Substack, or by visiting https://paypal.me/RMAndersen. 🐦 For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

t's time for another viewer driven morning walk and talk and it's finally time to address a much asked about topic for the last time: Phil Longo. As a long time supporter I bought in 100% to the hire and also took the L when it didn't work out. And as much as I would like to move on and focus on the new offense and team in general Coach Longo keeps getting brought up. So in response a very detailed reply to the mailbag I wrap up my thoughts on the past and look ahead to the future of the Wisconsin offense. 📩 If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6 🎥 **Subscribe** for more on Wisconsin football with analysis from a coach's point of view! 🛑💬 📖 Be sure to catch more of my work at: https://dairyraid.substack.com 🎧 Find audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 💡 To support the channel, consider becoming a member on YouTube, Substack, or by visiting https://paypal.me/RMAndersen. 🐦 For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe

What ever happened to ________? I always liked him he was a great player I just wished they used him more. Depending on your view of the Wisconsin football team that statement could be about any of a number of former Badgers. I'm not saying that the coaching staff didn't know how use talent, but there may have been some players coming through Madison who didn't fit the mold. Their skillset may have been too situational to fit the true all purpose nature the coaching staff was looking for, or maybe they were just ahead of their time. Regardless how we got there let's take a look back at four former Badgers that, with the benefit of modern eyes, might have been used differently and more often had their skills been used "right". They are the underutilized Badgers. 📩 If you have any questions for a future mailbag drop them here! https://forms.gle/apPmnHxZhhasBvJv6 🎥 **Subscribe** for more on Wisconsin football with analysis from a coach's point of view! 🛑💬 📖 Be sure to catch more of my work at: https://dairyraid.substack.com 🎧 Find audio-only versions on your favorite podcasting app, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 💡 To support the channel, consider becoming a member on YouTube, Substack, or by visiting https://paypal.me/RMAndersen. 🐦 For additional guidance and insights, follow my updates on Twitter: @thedairyraid #WisconsinFootball #WisconsinBadgers #FootballStrategy #FootballCoaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dairyraid.substack.com/subscribe