Archived Gameday Blog: Men's basketball vs. Bemidji State

By Brian Mason on November 4, 2009 10:07 PM
Please join Brian Mason as he chronicles all the action from tonight's exhibition game between the Badgers and Bemidji State with the Gameday Blog. Remember, the blog is now interactive, so be sure to chime in with comments and questions and vote in the polls, or email me at bm3@athletics.wisc.edu.


 Men's Basketball vs. Bemidji State Gameday Blog(11/04/2009) 
6:48
Brian Mason: 
Welcome on board for another season of the Men's Basketball Gameday Blog here on UWBadgers.com
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:48 Brian Mason
6:48
Brian Mason: 
We're still about 15 minutes away from tipoff, but feel free to start submitting your questions and comments for the blog
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:48 Brian Mason
6:49
[Comment From CalebCaleb: ] 
is Ryan Evans still rocking the flat top?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:49 Caleb
6:49
Brian Mason: 
An excellent first question of the night ... I was actually in the back during the Badgers' last time on the floor, so I haven't seen yet ... I'll keep you posted
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:49 Brian Mason
6:50
Brian Mason: 
It's the first of two exhibition games for the Badgers before the season officially tips off against IPFW on Nov. 15, and tonight's opponent is Bemidji State
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:50 Brian Mason
6:51
Brian Mason: 
The Beavers are coming off a 8-19 season in 2008-09, including a 6-14 record in the Division II Northern Sun Conference
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:51 Brian Mason
6:53
Brian Mason: 
The Beavers are coached by Matt Bowen, who was a ball boy alongside Will Ryan when their fathers were assistant coaches at Wisconsin in the early 1980s
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:53 Brian Mason
6:53
[Comment From AlexAlex: ] 
I just moved to the west coast and am bummed that the games start so early here--5 pm! Guess I'll have to start leaving work early on game days.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:53 Alex
6:54
Brian Mason: 
Whatever it takes! You can always follow the Gameday Blog at work if you feel like keeping your boss happy, though
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:54 Brian Mason
6:54
Brian Mason: 
Don't forget that tonight's game can be viewed online (for a $2.99 fee) at BigTenNetwork.com
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:54 Brian Mason
6:54
Brian Mason: 
National anthem time
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:54 Brian Mason
6:56
[Comment From LukeLuke: ] 
Kind of excited to see the guys we won't really get to see a ton of during the season.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:56 Luke
6:57
Brian Mason: 
Yeah, tonight should be a nice opportunity for the coaching staff to feel out their lineup beyond the usual suspects
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:57 Brian Mason
6:59
Brian Mason: 
Starting lineups time....

For Bemidji State: C Jimmy Johnson, F Brady Fairbanks, F Tyler Wruck, G Bryce Tesdahl, G Seth Haake

For Wisconsin: F Keaton Nankivil, F Jon Leuer, G/F Tim Jarmusz, G Jason Bohannon, G Trevon Hughes
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:59 Brian Mason
6:59
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
never really payed attention to exhibition games, what will go on tonight?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:59 Guest
7:00
Brian Mason: 
Consider it a full dress rehersal. It's a regulation game with two 20-minute halves, all regular NCAA rules apply. The only difference is that the outcome doesn't count. (Just ask Syracuse about that...)
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:00 Brian Mason
7:00
Brian Mason: 
Ready for tip off ... it will be Nankivil and Johnson
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:00 Brian Mason
7:00
Brian Mason: 
Tip goes to the Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:00 Brian Mason
7:01
Brian Mason: 
Keaton in the post, kicks to Hughes who drives baseline and is fouled
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:01 Brian Mason
7:01
Brian Mason: 
Foul is on Tesdahl
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:01 Brian Mason
7:01
Brian Mason: 
Fresh shot clock for UW ... Trevon charges but kicks out to Leuer ... methodical offense so far for the Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:01 Brian Mason
7:02
Brian Mason: 
Nice feed from Bohannon to Leuer in the lane ... Leuer stuffs it home for the first points of the night
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:02 Brian Mason
7:02
[Comment From LarryLarry: ] 
Man, first time seeing these guys. Nankivil sure did fill out. He could be a force in the post this year.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:02 Larry
7:02
Brian Mason: 
He looked strong on UW's first possession in the post
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:02 Brian Mason
7:02
Brian Mason: 
Foul on Hughes
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:02 Brian Mason
7:02
Brian Mason: 
And then a foul on Keaton ... two quick team fouls
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:02 Brian Mason
7:03
Brian Mason: 
Running layup for Haake to make it 2-2
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:03 Brian Mason
7:03
Brian Mason: 
And a 3-ball from Bohannon gives the lead right back to the Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:03 Brian Mason
7:04
Brian Mason: 
But a nice pull-up jumper by Wruck on the other end .. and then a UW turnover on an entry pass
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:04 Brian Mason
7:04
Brian Mason: 
Trevon pulls down a board and the Badgers get out and run ... dishes to Leuer for an easy look inside
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:04 Brian Mason
7:04
Brian Mason: 
Another miss for the Beavers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:04 Brian Mason
7:04
Brian Mason: 
And a hand-check call on Tesdahl, his second foul already
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:04 Brian Mason
7:05
Brian Mason: 
He'll check out for an unnamed player wearing No. 10 ... no listing for him on Bemidji's roster
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:05 Brian Mason
7:05
Brian Mason: 
It's Tyler Westphal we learn ... and he's called for a personal
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:05 Brian Mason
7:06
Brian Mason: 
Another UW turnover, though, and the Beavers look for a bucket
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:06 Brian Mason
7:06
Brian Mason: 
It's 7-4 UW with 16:15 to go
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:06 Brian Mason
7:06
Brian Mason: 
Keaton splashes a 3-ball to make it 10-4
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:06 Brian Mason
7:07
Brian Mason: 
Nice rebound and put-back by Leuer on a 3-ball miss by J-Bo
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:07 Brian Mason
7:07
Brian Mason: 
Media timeout at the 15:28 mark ... Badgers lead, 12-4
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:07 Brian Mason
7:09
Brian Mason: 
Apologies to those of you trying to follow along on GameTracker ... we're sorting out the issues that are keeping it from working
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:09 Brian Mason
7:09
[Comment From JesseJesse: ] 
How many points for Leuer?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:09 Jesse
7:09
Brian Mason: 
It's six early points for Leuer on 3-for-3 shooting
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:09 Brian Mason
7:09
Brian Mason: 
Badgers are 5-of-6 from the floor so far
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:09 Brian Mason
7:10
Brian Mason: 
Jared Berggren checks in for Nankivil in the Badgers' lineup
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:10 Brian Mason
7:10
Brian Mason: 
Leuer is called for a travel ... that's UW's third turnover
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:10 Brian Mason
7:10
Brian Mason: 
What a bank ... Haake flings one up in traffic and gets it to go in high off hte glass
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:10 Brian Mason
7:11
Brian Mason: 
Foul on Sergej Baskow for Bemidji ... that's four team fouls for the Beavers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:11 Brian Mason
7:12
Brian Mason: 
Crowd wanted a dunk from J-Bo on a breakaway after a Badgers steal ... he lays it in, though, for a 14-6 UW lead with 13:30 to play
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:12 Brian Mason
7:12
Brian Mason: 
Here come Jordan Taylor and Ryan Evans for Hughes and Leuer into the UW lineup
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:12 Brian Mason
7:13
Brian Mason: 
Evans still rocking the flat top, by the way
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:13 Brian Mason
7:14
Brian Mason: 
Berggren misses on a hook and the Beavers are running
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:14 Brian Mason
7:15
Brian Mason: 
GameTracker is running now ... get it here
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:15 Brian Mason
7:15
Brian Mason: 
Another foul on Baskow for Bemidji ... that's six team fouls on BSU
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:15 Brian Mason
7:15
Brian Mason: 
Hughes checks back in for Jamusz
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:15 Brian Mason
7:16
Brian Mason: 
Travel on Beggren ... and we hit a media timeout at the 11:57 mark ... Badgers lead, 14-6
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:16 Brian Mason
7:17
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
looks like the team has really worked hard in the weight room. Wilson, Leuer, Nankivil, Berggren, and Taylor all looking big
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:17 Guest
7:18
Brian Mason: 
You can really see the progress some of the guys have made in the off-season ... I think one of the things the coaching staff is looking for is how the frontcourt guys adapt their games to that added size
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:18 Brian Mason
7:19
Brian Mason: 
Jumper by Fairbanks hits bottom and it's a 14-8 UW lead
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:19 Brian Mason
7:19
Brian Mason: 
Team foul No. 7 for the Beavers as Johnson draws a personal
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:19 Brian Mason
7:19
Brian Mason: 
Jarmusz back in for the Badgers, as is Nankivil
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:19 Brian Mason
7:19
Brian Mason: 
Taylor set to shoot the 1-and-1 after the foul
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:19 Brian Mason
7:19
Brian Mason: 
First one's good
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:19 Brian Mason
7:20
Brian Mason: 
And he hits the second ... 16-8 Badgers with 11:30 to go
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:20 Brian Mason
7:20
Brian Mason: 
An entry pass by Wruck gets swatted into the UW bench by Nankivil ... nice job of clogging things up there
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:20 Brian Mason
7:21
Brian Mason: 
Nice inside move by Rob Wilson in traffic after the Badgers pulled down a rebound on the other end
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:21 Brian Mason
7:21
Brian Mason: 
Taylor whistled for a foul .... and Bohannon will check back in for Taylor
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:21 Brian Mason
7:23
Brian Mason: 
Nankivil for 3 again ... this one is off target
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:23 Brian Mason
7:23
Brian Mason: 
And a foul on Trevon, who tried to draw a charge ... that's two personals on Hughes ... Taylor checks back in for him
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:23 Brian Mason
7:24
Brian Mason: 
Leuer makes rebounding look easy sometimes .... he hauls it down and kicks to Bohannon in transition
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:24 Brian Mason
7:24
Brian Mason: 
J-Bo will get a 1-and-1 after drawing a foul
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:24 Brian Mason
7:24
Brian Mason: 
First one's good
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:24 Brian Mason
7:24
Brian Mason: 
Second one, too ... it's 20-8 Badgers with 9:16 to play
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:24 Brian Mason
7:25
Brian Mason: 
Beavers call a timeout ... a 30-second TO
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:25 Brian Mason
7:25
[Comment From AJMAJM: ] 
reading in from Bemidji here, thanks for blogging
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:25 AJM
7:25
Brian Mason: 
Glad to have you along
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:25 Brian Mason
7:25
[Comment From AJMAJM: ] 
anyone besides Bryce Tesdahl have more than one foul for the Beavers?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:25 AJM
7:25
Brian Mason: 
Baskow also with two ... he picked them up in quick succession
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:25 Brian Mason
7:26
Brian Mason: 
Johnson gets a look baseline and converts ... Beavers into double-digits with the UW lead 20-10
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:26 Brian Mason
7:26
[Comment From VermontBuckyVermontBucky: ] 
Reading from Burlington, VT, thanks for keeping us updated!
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:26 VermontBucky
7:26
Brian Mason: 
Keeping Badgers connected is our job
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:26 Brian Mason
7:27
Brian Mason: 
Nankivil with a great stuff ... and then Leuer does the same thing with a big dunk off a UW steal in the backcourt
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:27 Brian Mason
7:27
Brian Mason: 
Fairbanks answers with a quick 3, but it's a 24-13 lead for UW
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:27 Brian Mason
7:27
Brian Mason: 
7:44 to play and we get a media timeout on a dead ball
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:27 Brian Mason
7:28
[Comment From daltondalton: ] 
is this game a real game or just scrimmage
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:28 dalton
7:28
Brian Mason: 
Neither. It's an exhibition game. Runs the same as a real game, just doesn't count in the standings like one
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:28 Brian Mason
7:29
Brian Mason: 
Big ovation for former Badger defensive back Jim Leonhard as he's splashed up on the video board ... he's in town taking advantage of the Jets' bye week.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:29 Brian Mason
7:29
[Comment From WallyWally: ] 
Who has been the player that has surprised the coaching staff the most and could possibly make a big impact this year?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:29 Wally
7:30
Brian Mason: 
Too early to tell, I think. The big key will be getting someone to step up and make up for the losses in the post with the graduation of Joe Krabbenhoft and Marcus Landry
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:30 Brian Mason
7:30
Brian Mason: 
J-Bo splashes a trey ... it's 27-13 in favor of the Badgers with 7:30 to go
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:30 Brian Mason
7:31
Brian Mason: 
An air-ball on the other end for BSU .... and the students let the Beavers hear about it
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:31 Brian Mason
7:31
Brian Mason: 
Nice extra effort by Wilson in the paint, grabbing a rebound and putting it through traffic for a bucket
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:31 Brian Mason
7:32
Brian Mason: 
J-Bo picks Haake's pocket at the top of the key and runs out ... kicks to Wilson for a basket to make it 31-13
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:32 Brian Mason
7:32
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
is the game on BTN by chance?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:32 Mike
7:33
Brian Mason: 
Not tonight ... but you can watch a live stream on BigTenNetwork.com
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:33 Brian Mason
7:33
Brian Mason: 
Wilson with another basket for hte Badgers ... he has looked great on the offensive end so far
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:33 Brian Mason
7:33
[Comment From BrianBrian: ] 
I think the team should kick it old school one of these years and play a game at The Fieldhouse.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:33 Brian
7:33
Brian Mason: 
It would be cool, no doubt, but I think several thousand season ticket holders would prefer to keep things at the Kohl Center
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:33 Brian Mason
7:34
[Comment From johnjohn: ] 
for a fee of $2.99
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:34 john
7:34
Brian Mason: 
Correct. The BigTenNetwork.com stream is fee-based
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:34 Brian Mason
7:34
Brian Mason: 
3-pointer by Wruck and it's a 33-16 lead for UW with under 5 minutes to play
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:34 Brian Mason
7:35
Brian Mason: 
Baskow picks up his third personal ... and Evans is headed to the line for a pair of FTs
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:35 Brian Mason
7:35
Brian Mason: 
The Flat Top misses on his first shot
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:35 Brian Mason
7:35
Brian Mason: 
Hughes checks back in for Taylor between shots
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:35 Brian Mason
7:35
Brian Mason: 
And The Flat Top misses on the second shot, also
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:35 Brian Mason
7:36
Brian Mason: 
But he makes up for on the defensive end with a big-time swat of a shot by Johnson
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:36 Brian Mason
7:36
Brian Mason: 
Great block.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:36 Brian Mason
7:36
Brian Mason: 
Wilson kept his feet moving as Lindstrom drove to the rack and he's called for the personal
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:36 Brian Mason
7:36
Brian Mason: 
Jarmusz comes back in for Wilson ... six team fouls on the Badgers now
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:36 Brian Mason
7:37
Brian Mason: 
Another block for Evans and Hughes gets a layup in transition
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:37 Brian Mason
7:37
Brian Mason: 
Coach Ryan said at Big Ten Media Day last week that the Badgers want to get up and down the floor a little more this year
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:37 Brian Mason
7:37
Brian Mason: 
Media timeout at the 3:53 mark ... Badgers lead, 35-16
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:37 Brian Mason
7:38
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
I think Rob Wilson is the Big Ten's best kept secret. I can still remember him trying to dunk over UCONN's 7'3 center Hasheem Thabeet last year. I think he's going to be a Badger great.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:38 Sam
7:38
Brian Mason: 
Not many can say they tried to dunk over Thabeet ... he has looked pretty good so far tonight
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:38 Brian Mason
7:38
[Comment From bskbsk: ] 
I'm a BSU alum ('99)..too bad they're gonna get creamed! Lucky for me, I'm also a UW alum...so GO BUCKY!
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:38 bsk
7:38
Brian Mason: 
An excellent choice....
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:38 Brian Mason
7:39
Brian Mason: 
A nice stat ... nine assists for the Badgers on their 14 made field goals
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:39 Brian Mason
7:40
[Comment From BillBill: ] 
The swing is a great way to allow these players to get up and down the floor if the situations allow. It is great to see the bigs play outside to open the floor. Keep up the great job! Former Bo player
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:40 Bill
7:40
Brian Mason: 
The bigs have been outside plenty already tonight
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:40 Brian Mason
7:40
Brian Mason: 
Free throw coming for Johnson out of the TO
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:40 Brian Mason
7:40
Brian Mason: 
He misses and Berggren hauls it down
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:40 Brian Mason
7:41
Brian Mason: 
J-Bo misses a runner as the shot clock expires, but Berggren collects it and puts home the rebound to make it 37-16
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:41 Brian Mason
7:42
Brian Mason: 
There's a big slam from Evans on a breakaway feed from J-Bo
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:42 Brian Mason
7:42
Brian Mason: 
You can tell he was looking forward to that one as soon as J-Bo got him the ball
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:42 Brian Mason
7:43
[Comment From WallyWally: ] 
I think J-Bo should have dunked it before. He needs to make up for that clanker last year. I know he can dunk with ease.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:43 Wally
7:43
Brian Mason: 
It's probably on his "to-do" list before the season is over
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:43 Brian Mason
7:43
Brian Mason: 
Trevon gets a pair of free throws and hits on the first ... second one coming
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:43 Brian Mason
7:43
Brian Mason: 
Wilson checks in for J-Bo
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:43 Brian Mason
7:44
Brian Mason: 
Trevon hits the second FT and it's 43-18 in favor of the Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:44 Brian Mason
7:44
Brian Mason: 
1:30 to play in the half
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:44 Brian Mason
7:44
Brian Mason: 
Foul on Wilson ... his second and the Badgers' eighth
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:44 Brian Mason
7:44
Brian Mason: 
Haake will shoot a pair for the Beavers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:44 Brian Mason
7:44
[Comment From UWLAUWLA: ] 
Great jon Brian first time I used this. Checking in from LA CA
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:44 UWLA
7:45
Brian Mason: 
East Coast, West Coast, it's Badgers all around
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:45 Brian Mason
7:45
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
it looks like evans will be a good player this year
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:45 Guest
7:45
Brian Mason: 
That's the discussion for us here at the press table right now, too ... it's early but there have been some flashes of brilliance to say the least
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:45 Brian Mason
7:45
Brian Mason: 
Air ball for Johnson on 3-point attempt
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:45 Brian Mason
7:46
Brian Mason: 
Nankivil and Taylor back on the floor for UW in place of Berggren and Hughes
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:46 Brian Mason
7:46
Brian Mason: 
1:00 to go
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:46 Brian Mason
7:46
Brian Mason: 
Foul called on BSU ... it's Westphal's third personal
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:46 Brian Mason
7:47
Brian Mason: 
Evans makes the second of two free throws to make it 44-20
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:47 Brian Mason
7:47
Brian Mason: 
The only hole in his game tonight is that 1-for-4 mark from the FT line
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:47 Brian Mason
7:47
Brian Mason: 
Wilson draws a foul off a nice entry pass and will shoot a pair
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:47 Brian Mason
7:47
Brian Mason: 
21 fouls between the two teams so far in the first half
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:47 Brian Mason
7:47
Brian Mason: 
Wilson hits the first one
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:47 Brian Mason
7:48
Brian Mason: 
... and the second ... it's 46-20 with under 30 seconds to play
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:48 Brian Mason
7:48
Brian Mason: 
Evans was in another altered shot there ... he's been a presence defensively so far
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:48 Brian Mason
7:48
Brian Mason: 
Wilson draws the foul, though, and it's the Badgers' ninth
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:48 Brian Mason
7:49
Brian Mason: 
Tesdahl his the first and the second to cut UW's lead to 46-22 ... one last possession coming for the Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:49 Brian Mason
7:49
Brian Mason: 
Evans short on a 3-pointer at the horn and it's a 46-22 lead for the Badgers at halftime
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:49 Brian Mason
7:50
Brian Mason: 
Some real bright spots in the first half for the Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:50 Brian Mason
7:50
[Comment From Justine AtkinsonJustine Atkinson: ] 
the games not on tv?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:50 Justine Atkinson
7:50
Brian Mason: 
Nope. There is a live web stream available (for a fee) on BigTenNetwork.com
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:50 Brian Mason
7:51
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Have we seen any of Bruiser yet? Also, is Ryan Evans game suited more for the 3 or 4 from what you can tell so far?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:51 Guest
7:52
Brian Mason: 
No sign of Bruesewitz yet ... and as far as Evans goes, it's hard to tell. He has shown the quickness and athleticism you want in a 3, but the way he's altering shots on defense, he's shown some flashes of what you look for in a 4
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:52 Brian Mason
7:52
[Comment From JonathonJonathon: ] 
Who has impressed in the first half?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:52 Jonathon
7:53
Brian Mason: 
For me, it's been Ryan Evans with the flash (a great dunk, 4 blocks) and Rob Wilson with the substance (3 rebounds 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting)
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:53 Brian Mason
7:54
[Comment From MarkMark: ] 
stats?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:54 Mark
7:54
Brian Mason: 
Live stats are available with GameTracker
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:54 Brian Mason
7:55
[Comment From CalebCaleb: ] 
Rob wilson looked great IMO
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:55 Caleb
7:55
Brian Mason: 
No argument here. He was where he needed to be on the floor in pretty much every situation and fought through for some tough baskets. Those are 8 quality minutes he's contributed so far
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:55 Brian Mason
7:55
[Comment From LanceLance: ] 
How about JBo? 10 pts, 5 helpers. Not bad!
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:55 Lance
7:56
Brian Mason: 
Not trying to take anything away from J-Bo ... just nice to see some of the less-experienced guys putting up some nice numbers, too
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:56 Brian Mason
7:56
Brian Mason: 
J-Bo has moved the ball really well so far
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:56 Brian Mason
7:57
Brian Mason: 
OK ... great comments and questions. I need a short break though. Be back shortly as there are 7 minutes left before the second half.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:57 Brian Mason
7:58
[Be Right Back Countdown]5 minutes 
Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:58 
8:04
[Comment From boballboball: ] 
Ryan Evans with 4 blocks in 8 minutes of play and with his athleticism he is a 3 not a 4 IMO. Not to take away from Jarmusz but I see higher upside in Evans as the 3
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:04 boball
8:04
Brian Mason: 
Agreed. It will be interesting to see some of the front court combinations that get used this season, though. He may be called upon to fill a couple of different roles if he keeps playing like he has tonight
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:04 Brian Mason
8:05
[Comment From AndrewAndrew: ] 
3-12 from 3 point range in the first half against a team who I imagine doesn't put much pressure on Badger shooters. Any significance?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:05 Andrew
8:05
Brian Mason: 
Haven't really noticed it to be a problem so far, honestly. The way the Badgers have rebounded (21-13 advantage) and played inside, it hasn't been much of an issue
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:05 Brian Mason
8:06
Brian Mason: 
Badgers will start the second half with Jarmusz, Nankivil, Leuer, Bohannon and Hughes
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:06 Brian Mason
8:06
Brian Mason: 
We're underway in the second half
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:06 Brian Mason
8:06
Brian Mason: 
Short jumper for Leuer is good less than 15 secconds into the half
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:06 Brian Mason
8:06
Brian Mason: 
Answer for Fairbanks on a runner and it's 48-24 UW
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:06 Brian Mason
8:07
Brian Mason: 
J-Bo splahes one from the corner ... he has 13 points now
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:07 Brian Mason
8:07
Brian Mason: 
Nice board by Leuer but Nakivil misses on the other end on a short hook
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:07 Brian Mason
8:07
Brian Mason: 
Haake knocks down a trey for the Beavers ... it's 51-27
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:07 Brian Mason
8:08
Brian Mason: 
Leuer gets into the act from downtown ... who said they were struggling from 3-point range?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:08 Brian Mason
8:08
Brian Mason: 
Charge called on Johnson under the basket ... nice job of drawing it by Leuer
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:08 Brian Mason
8:09
Brian Mason: 
Trevon off the mark with a 3-point attempt ... and Leuer is called for a foul after a shove on the rebound attempt
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:09 Brian Mason
8:10
Brian Mason: 
You asked for him ... Bruesewitz hits the floor for the Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:10 Brian Mason
8:10
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Trevon Hughes seems quiet? Is he making plays, just without many stats to show for it?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:10 Guest
8:10
Brian Mason: 
He's been effective, just letting some of the other guys do the heavy lifting so far
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:10 Brian Mason
8:10
Brian Mason: 
And then he answers my last comment by dropping in a layup
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:10 Brian Mason
8:11
Brian Mason: 
Foul on Bemidji's Tesdahl ... it's his third and Bruesewitz goes to the line
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:11 Brian Mason
8:11
Brian Mason: 
Good on the first
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:11 Brian Mason
8:11
Brian Mason: 
Hits the second, too, and it's 58-27 Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:11 Brian Mason
8:11
Brian Mason: 
Jarmusz pulls up and knocks down a nice-looking jumper
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:11 Brian Mason
8:12
Brian Mason: 
Bruesewitz shakes off some contact and drops in a layup off a runout
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:12 Brian Mason
8:12
Brian Mason: 
The pace has really picked up over the past couple of minutes ... another runout for the Badgers and Trevon draws a blocking foul
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:12 Brian Mason
8:12
Brian Mason: 
Media timeout at the 15:31 mark ... it's a 62-29 lead for the Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:12 Brian Mason
8:13
Brian Mason: 
Nice job offeensively and in transition by the Badgers so far in the second half ... 16 points in just over 4 1/2 minutes
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:13 Brian Mason
8:15
Brian Mason: 
Back to action and a nice up-and-under score for Hughes
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:15 Brian Mason
8:15
Brian Mason: 
He has 8 points
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:15 Brian Mason
8:16
Brian Mason: 
Steal by Bohannon and the Badgesr are running again
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:16 Brian Mason
8:16
Brian Mason: 
Now they slow it down as J-Bo has it slipped away
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:16 Brian Mason
8:16
Brian Mason: 
Nice job by Evans under the basket to convert and draw a foul ... he's going to the line
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:16 Brian Mason
8:17
Brian Mason: 
Another missed FT by Evans ... we know what he's working on in practice this week
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:17 Brian Mason
8:17
Brian Mason: 
Bruesewitz gets his first introduction to the fans in the first row ... very Krabbenhoft-esque as he goes into the crowd after a loose ball
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:17 Brian Mason
8:17
Brian Mason: 
Evans headed back to the line after being fouled on a breakaway
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:17 Brian Mason
8:17
[Comment From boballboball: ] 
It was my opinion before the season even started tonight that this is Bo's most athletic team, top to bottom, he has ever had. Maybe not the best but most athletic. Do you thinnk e'll take advantage of that by letting them get up and down the court a little more this year?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:17 boball
8:18
Brian Mason: 
If tonight's any indication, then an emphatic yes. The Badgers have done a really nice job of turning up the pressure just past halfcourt and then converting points in transition
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:18 Brian Mason
8:18
Brian Mason: 
Evans hits both his FTs! It's 68-29 Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:18 Brian Mason
8:18
Brian Mason: 
Wruck drops in a basket to make it 68-31
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:18 Brian Mason
8:19
Brian Mason: 
Another basket for Evans ... he is really starting to stand out offensively
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:19 Brian Mason
8:19
Brian Mason: 
Tried a lob ot Wilson, but Rob couldn't hold onto it
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:19 Brian Mason
8:19
Brian Mason: 
Good thought ... just not the best execution
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:19 Brian Mason
8:19
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Do we think Bo is happy with what he sees?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:19 Guest
8:20
Brian Mason: 
Looks like it. Badgers are on a 19-6 run right now
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:20 Brian Mason
8:21
Brian Mason: 
Foul called on LIndstrom, his third ... that's seven team fouls for the Beavers already
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:21 Brian Mason
8:21
Brian Mason: 
Wilson goes to the line for the 1-and-1
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:21 Brian Mason
8:21
Brian Mason: 
Wilson hits the first
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:21 Brian Mason
8:21
Brian Mason: 
Valentyn checks in for Evans, who draws a nice ovation from the crowd
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:21 Brian Mason
8:22
Brian Mason: 
Nice jumper by Lindstrom for the Beavers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:22 Brian Mason
8:23
Brian Mason: 
It's a young look for UW right now ... Bruesewitz, Valentyn, Taylor, Wilson and Berggren
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:23 Brian Mason
8:23
Brian Mason: 
Media timeout at the 11:36 mark ... 71-35 Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:23 Brian Mason
8:23
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
is brett v in the game in?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:23 Guest
8:23
Brian Mason: 
On the floor now
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:23 Brian Mason
8:23
[Comment From CJCJ: ] 
No Markhoff or Gavinski yet?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:23 CJ
8:23
Brian Mason: 
Not at this point
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:23 Brian Mason
8:24
[Comment From RyanRyan: ] 
what have you seen from the rotation so far.. is evans special? another lowely recruited player who could turn into a star?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:24 Ryan
8:25
Brian Mason: 
He's shown some real flashes, but he's young and kind of a raw talent. It's definitely been some excitement for the fans to have him on the floor
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:25 Brian Mason
8:26
Brian Mason: 
Gavinksi in now out of the timeout
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:26 Brian Mason
8:26
Brian Mason: 
Taylor drops in a pair .. .it's 73-35 Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:26 Brian Mason
8:26
[Comment From AndrewAndrew: ] 
Bo will use that raw talent better than any coach, that's for sure
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:26 Andrew
8:27
Brian Mason: 
Some nice hustle by Bruesewitz diving for a loose ball ... he'll check out in favor of Leuer
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:27 Brian Mason
8:27
[Comment From CJCJ: ] 
Do you think Taylor will be the quality 6th man that J-Bo was a couple of years ago?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:27 CJ
8:28
Brian Mason: 
He certainly has the potential to do so. He can come in and provide some solid minutes and provide some scoring, too. He's not just a body on the floor when he checks in.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:28 Brian Mason
8:28
Brian Mason: 
Eighth team foul on the Beavers ... Wilson heads to the line for a pair
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:28 Brian Mason
8:29
[Comment From boballboball: ] 
Evans reminds me of a little known, highly athletic 3 man from a few years ago with his leaping ability and high energy...... I think his initials were A.T.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:29 boball
8:30
Brian Mason: 
Not the first person I've heard that from tonight ... he is drawing that comparison with the media in attendance, too
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:30 Brian Mason
8:31
Brian Mason: 
Just a reminder that NCAA rules prevent us from discussing recruiting or any prospective student-athletes on the blog.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:31 Brian Mason
8:31
[Comment From MaddieMaddie: ] 
Seems like the big guys have really stepped up to the place to fill the gaps of Krabbenhoft and Landry.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:31 Maddie
8:31
Brian Mason: 
Solid contributions tonight from Leuer, Nankivil and even Evans
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:31 Brian Mason
8:31
Brian Mason: 
A couple of quick turnovers for the Badgers and four quick points for the Beavers ... it's 76-43
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:31 Brian Mason
8:32
Brian Mason: 
We've got 7:30 to play
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:32 Brian Mason
8:32
Brian Mason: 
A third straight turnover for the Badgers ... and a foul on Valentyn
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:32 Brian Mason
8:32
Brian Mason: 
That's just the third team foul on UW in the half
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:32 Brian Mason
8:32
Brian Mason: 
Media timeout at the 7:26 mark. Badgers lead, 76-43
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:32 Brian Mason
8:33
Brian Mason: 
No worries to those of you asking questions about recruiting, just keep in mind that I am prohibited from displaying or answering them.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:33 Brian Mason
8:33
[Comment From BobBob: ] 
Are those turnovers due to sloppy play or lack of experience?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:33 Bob
8:33
Brian Mason: 
It's gotten pretty sloppy ... strange to see after the Badgers did such a nice job of pushing tempo earlier in the half
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:33 Brian Mason
8:34
Brian Mason: 
Hughes checks out after the timeout in favor of Wquinton Smith
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:34 Brian Mason
8:35
Brian Mason: 
3-pointer by Fairbanks and the Beavers have surpassed their scoring from the first half here in the second ... it's a 76-46 lead for the Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:35 Brian Mason
8:35
Brian Mason: 
J-Bo to the line for a pair of FTs
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:35 Brian Mason
8:35
Brian Mason: 
Misses the first
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:35 Brian Mason
8:35
Brian Mason: 
Hits the second
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:35 Brian Mason
8:35
[Comment From CaliSteveCaliSteve: ] 
what is the attendance?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:35 CaliSteve
8:36
Brian Mason: 
Officially, it's a sellout at 17,230 as the exhibition games are included in season ticket packages. Unofficially, I'd say the building is at least 2/3rd full. Some pockets of empty seats, but a nice turnout nonetheless
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:36 Brian Mason
8:36
[Comment From THEOTHEO: ] 
how many points does evans have?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:36 THEO
8:37
Brian Mason: 
9 points for Evans
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:37 Brian Mason
8:37
Brian Mason: 
Bo wants a timeout with 6:00 left to play ... it's a 79-46 lead for the Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:37 Brian Mason
8:37
[Comment From Bdgr4lifeBdgr4life: ] 
Given the play this evening, do you think the boys will be able to handle Duke?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:37 Bdgr4life
8:38
Brian Mason: 
Ha ... no offense to the Beavers, but it's a little early to tell. The Blue Devils are going to be a top-five-caliber team, but the Kohl Center is a tough place to play. It's all about who can put together a good game on that night.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:38 Brian Mason
8:38
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
How may points does Bruesewitz have?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:38 Guest
8:38
Brian Mason: 
4 points for Bruesewitz
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:38 Brian Mason
8:39
Brian Mason: 
If you're looking for instantly-updated stats (not really what the blog is built for), be sure to follow the GameTracker live stats here
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:39 Brian Mason
8:40
[Comment From LanceLance: ] 
Sounds like the perfect combo - a lot of good things, but plenty of teachable moments for Bo.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:40 Lance
8:40
Brian Mason: 
Certainly plenty of positives, but I'm sure there is plenty the staff will address in the week before UW-Superior comes to town next Wednesday for the final exhibition
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:40 Brian Mason
8:41
Brian Mason: 
4:30 to go ... it's an 81-49 lead for the Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:41 Brian Mason
8:41
Brian Mason: 
Smith, Jarmusz, Berggren, Wilson and Bruesewitz on the floor for UW
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:41 Brian Mason
8:41
[Comment From JPJP: ] 
How has Berggren looked tonight??
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:41 JP
8:42
Brian Mason: 
Hasn't had the best shooting night (2-for-7) but has been a solid defensive contributor and his size creates some opportunities on offense, too
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:42 Brian Mason
8:42
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Any sign of Dan Fahey yet ? He looked better than advertised in the intersquad game.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:42 Guest
8:42
Brian Mason: 
Ask and ye shall recieve ... Fahey checks in for Wilson
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:42 Brian Mason
8:42
Brian Mason: 
Evans also back in for the Badgers
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:42 Brian Mason
8:42
Brian Mason: 
Media timeout at the 3:54 mark after a UW foul ... Badgers lead 81-49
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:42 Brian Mason
8:43
[Comment From LarryLarry: ] 
Any surprises tonight from the younger players
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:43 Larry
8:44
Brian Mason: 
Evans has been exciting (9 points) and Wilson (12 points) has had a good night ...
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:44 Brian Mason
8:45
[Comment From BKBK: ] 
So is it safe to assume that we will replace Syracuse at #25?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:45 BK
8:45
Brian Mason: 
Not sure how safe that is ... I'm sure Syracuse that was an exhibition game, though
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:45 Brian Mason
8:46
Brian Mason: 
Berggren gets a pair of FTs
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:46 Brian Mason
8:46
Brian Mason: 
Badgers in the double bonus now
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:46 Brian Mason
8:47
Brian Mason: 
"I'm sure Syracuse WAS GLAD that was an exhibition." For those of you who couldn't read my mind on that comment earlier...
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:47 Brian Mason
8:47
Brian Mason: 
Ian Markolf checks in for Berggren
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:47 Brian Mason
8:48
[Comment From BKBK: ] 
Now a serious question . . . did I miss an Ian Markolf sighting?
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:48 BK
8:48
Brian Mason: 
He's in for the first time now
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:48 Brian Mason
8:48
Brian Mason: 
Valentyn checks in for the Badgers, too, replacing Evans
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:48 Brian Mason
8:49
Brian Mason: 
Q with a nice runner in the lane and a FT chance after being fouled on the play
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:49 Brian Mason
8:50
Brian Mason: 
1:35 to play ... Badgers lead, 88-49
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:50 Brian Mason
8:51
Brian Mason: 
Welcome to the Show moment right there for Dan Fahey, as he chases a loose ball into the UW bench
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:51 Brian Mason
8:51
[Comment From BKBK: ] 
I like the silent W at the start of Q's name. More Badgers should buy into it. Wbo Ryan. Wtrevon Hughes. Wjason Bhannon. School pride!
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:51 BK
8:51
Brian Mason: 
Good thought. Not sure what the guys think about that, though...
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:51 Brian Mason
8:52
Brian Mason: 
Fahey fouled with 12.4 to play ... he'll head to the line with a chance to put the Badgers at 90 points
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:52 Brian Mason
8:52
Brian Mason: 
Misses the first. Must have jinxed him.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:52 Brian Mason
8:52
Brian Mason: 
Misses the second, too, but Markolf gets the put-back for two
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:52 Brian Mason
8:52
Brian Mason: 
90-54 Badgers ... and it's a final
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:52 Brian Mason
8:53
Brian Mason: 
So great stuff for the Badgers in this one ... and some things to work through over the next week before UW-Superior heads into the Kohl Center.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:53 Brian Mason
8:53
[Comment From JonathonJonathon: ] 
Thanks for doing this!
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:53 Jonathon
8:54
[Comment From VermontBuckyVermontBucky: ] 
GO BUCKY...its gonna be a good season!
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:54 VermontBucky
8:54
[Comment From Cliche Yankees AnnouncerCliche Yankees Announcer: ] 
BADGERS WIN! THE-E-E-E BADGERS WIN!
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:54 Cliche Yankees Announcer
8:54
[Comment From RyanRyan: ] 
thank you brian!
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:54 Ryan
8:55
Brian Mason: 
Thanks to everyone for following along. We'll be back next Wednesday for the Badgers' final exhibition contest against UW-Superior.

Until then, get the latest news on the Badgers every day at UWBadgers.com.
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:55 Brian Mason
8:56
Brian Mason: 
Be sure to check back for complete post-game coverage of tonight's game, including the world-famous Beyond the Box feature.

Because you know you didn't get enough of me yet tonight.

Thanks again and Go Badgers!
Wednesday November 4, 2009 8:56 Brian Mason
8:56
 

 
 
 

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