Archived Live Chat: Big Ten Media Days

By Brian Mason on August 2, 2010 1:01 PM
Big Ten Football Media Days 2010 kicks off Monday, and Wisconsin fans will have the opportunity to be part of the action as UWBadgers.com presents a live chat with Badger players Scott Tolzien, Jay Valai and John Clay.

 Live Chat: Big Ten Media Days 2010(08/02/2010) 
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Welcome to the UWBadgers.com Live Chat, coming to you today from the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, site of the 2010 Big Ten Football Media Days. We're joined for today's chat by senior quarterback Scott Tolzien, senior defensive back Jay Valai and junior running back John Clay. Scott, Jay and John are ready for your questions, so fire away!
Monday August 2, 2010 12:28 UWBadgers.com
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Also, if you haven't already, be sure to check out Big Ten Media Days Central on UWBadgers.com for updates, videos, photos and more from media days: http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/Media-Days-2010.html
Monday August 2, 2010 12:30 UWBadgers.com
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We're actually delayed just a couple of minutes here as Scott, Jay and John finish up with lunch. Go ahead and keep those questions coming.
Monday August 2, 2010 12:31 UWBadgers.com
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Okay the guys are here and we're ready for your questions
Monday August 2, 2010 12:33 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From TylerTyler: ] 
Which game are you guys most looking forward to this year?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:33 Tyler
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Jay Valai (JV): Vegas is the game I'm looking forward to more than anyone else because its the seasosn opener
Monday August 2, 2010 12:34 UWBadgers.com
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Scott Tolzien (ST): Season opener, UNLV
Monday August 2, 2010 12:34 UWBadgers.com
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John Clay (JC): Same
Monday August 2, 2010 12:34 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From ChaVonChaVon: ] 
For John: Has Coach B still been making you carry a football around campus? And if yes, do other students and professors ever try to knock it out and force a fumble?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:35 ChaVon
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JC: Yeah he has. And yea, people have. A guy on his bike rode by and tried to knock it out of my hands
Monday August 2, 2010 12:35 UWBadgers.com
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Monday August 2, 2010 12:35 BadgerFootball
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[Comment From GregGreg: ] 
Hey guys how was lunch? What was on the menu?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:36 Greg
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JV: Chicken, it was good
Monday August 2, 2010 12:36 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From MartinMartin: ] 
Who has the biggest appetite on the team?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:36 Martin
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All three say John Moffitt
Monday August 2, 2010 12:36 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From BuzzyBuzzy: ] 
Hey Jay, what is your favorite nickname: Jay Baby Dawkins Valai or Brother Jay?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:36 Buzzy
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JV: Best nickname would be Baby B. Dawkins, that'd be cool
Monday August 2, 2010 12:37 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From ErikErik: ] 
Are you guys excited for Nebraska to join the Big 10 next year
Monday August 2, 2010 12:37 Erik
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JC: Yeah. Give us a chance to hopefully have a Big Ten championship game
Monday August 2, 2010 12:37 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
What are some pre-game routines you do as a team, and individually? Any that are specifically for home or away games?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:38 Jake
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JC: For home games I look for my parents in the stands
Monday August 2, 2010 12:38 UWBadgers.com
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JV: Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz "Headbusters"
Monday August 2, 2010 12:38 UWBadgers.com
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ST: I watch Law and Order with my roommate Lance Kendricks
Monday August 2, 2010 12:38 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From Don ZuberDon Zuber: ] 
As a Badger Fan in Texas, I take plenty of heat. What is your perspective Jay.
Monday August 2, 2010 12:39 Don Zuber
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JV: You love who you love and I can respect that. I feel the same as a Cowboys fan living in Wisconsin
Monday August 2, 2010 12:39 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From Phil DawsonPhil Dawson: ] 
Same question for Clay nickname...I like Claymation what about the others??
Monday August 2, 2010 12:40 Phil Dawson
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JC: Big Play Clay
Monday August 2, 2010 12:40 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From Phil DawsonPhil Dawson: ] 
Is Louis Nzegwu looking beastly??
Monday August 2, 2010 12:40 Phil Dawson
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JV: Pause
Monday August 2, 2010 12:40 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From stevesteve: ] 
to john ... kenosha can claim a heisman with alan ameche have you given much thought to bringing one back to racine?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:41 steve
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JC: Praying on it that I get the opportunity to do that
Monday August 2, 2010 12:41 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From Will HartmannWill Hartmann: ] 
Jay have you done any bicep curls lately? Or maybe some extra shoulder exercises? You were looking small last time I saw you...
Monday August 2, 2010 12:41 Will Hartmann
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JV: Is your arm still stuck in the air from when you got knocked out against Indiana?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:42 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From Phil DawsonPhil Dawson: ] 
Scott- how has this year been different preparing knowing you'll be the starter...
Monday August 2, 2010 12:42 Phil Dawson
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ST: It's not too much different. I'm just trying to prepare the same way
Monday August 2, 2010 12:42 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From AlanAlan: ] 
Whats the funniest thing about someone on the team that most fans don't know about?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:43 Alan
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JC: Jay's feet are hilarious
Monday August 2, 2010 12:43 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From FrankFrank: ] 
What are you guys' favorite classes at the UW?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:44 Frank
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JC: Sociology 134
Monday August 2, 2010 12:44 UWBadgers.com
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JV: Patty Loew and Don Stanley and Larry Meiller
Monday August 2, 2010 12:45 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From TylerTyler: ] 
What's the best part about playing in Camp Randall?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:45 Tyler
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JC: The Fans, Jump Around
Monday August 2, 2010 12:45 UWBadgers.com
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JV: Jump Around is great. It's a great adrenaline rush going into the fourth quarter
Monday August 2, 2010 12:46 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From Phil DawsonPhil Dawson: ] 
Who have you guys seen the biggest change physically over the summer in the weight room
Monday August 2, 2010 12:47 Phil Dawson
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JV: Can't single out one guy. Everyone's bulking up right now
Monday August 2, 2010 12:47 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From AmyAmy: ] 
How well can you guys hear the fans cheering and singing on the field?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:48 Amy
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JC: Loud and clear
Monday August 2, 2010 12:48 UWBadgers.com
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JV: Very well
Monday August 2, 2010 12:48 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From YvonneYvonne: ] 
For any of the 3: What is your favorite TV show?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:48 Yvonne
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JC: Bad Girls Club
Monday August 2, 2010 12:48 UWBadgers.com
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ST: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Monday August 2, 2010 12:48 UWBadgers.com
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JV: The Boondocks or Chapelle's Show
Monday August 2, 2010 12:48 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From Badger BillBadger Bill: ] 
Who's the best dressed player at media days?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:49 Badger Bill
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ST: Not me
Monday August 2, 2010 12:50 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
Favorite junk food? Favorite international cuisine?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:50 Jake
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JC: I like Swedish fish
Monday August 2, 2010 12:50 UWBadgers.com
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JV: I had a dream last night about Zebra Cakes
Monday August 2, 2010 12:50 UWBadgers.com
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ST: Ice cream
Monday August 2, 2010 12:50 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From AJAJ: ] 
Is Bad Girls Club a team favorite? I know a few guys on the team and they are obsessed with it and drop whatever they are doing to watch it.
Monday August 2, 2010 12:50 AJ
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JC: I've gotten a lot of guys on it
Monday August 2, 2010 12:51 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From Phil DawsonPhil Dawson: ] 
Who's the best player to follow on twitter??
Monday August 2, 2010 12:51 Phil Dawson
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JV: Not on the team, but Jaevery McFadden because he twitters every two seconds
Monday August 2, 2010 12:51 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From MessiMessi: ] 
Did any of you guys watch the World Cup this summer? And if yes, who were your favorite teams/players?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:52 Messi
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JC: Spain
Monday August 2, 2010 12:52 UWBadgers.com
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JV: Yeah I watched and Landon Donovan
Monday August 2, 2010 12:52 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
Clay, how are your ankles feeling?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:52 Jake
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JC: 100 percent, I'm back running and cutting
Monday August 2, 2010 12:52 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From Badger BillBadger Bill: ] 
Who were your favorite fb players growing up? Who do you try to model your game after?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:53 Badger Bill
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JC: Jim Brown
Monday August 2, 2010 12:53 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From Phil DawsonPhil Dawson: ] 
Who wins a team wide Royal Rumble?? How about the Coaches??...My money is on Bostad
Monday August 2, 2010 12:53 Phil Dawson
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JV: I think it would come down to me and Borland but my Rey Mysterio moves would do it for me
Monday August 2, 2010 12:53 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From GaryGary: ] 
What's the best movie you saw this summer?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:54 Gary
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JV: Inception and Dinner with Schmucks
Monday August 2, 2010 12:54 UWBadgers.com
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JC: Twighlight Eclipse, but the second one was the best one
Monday August 2, 2010 12:55 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
How are the freshman looking? Does any one specifically stand out and going to make an impact this season?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:56 Jake
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ST: Solid
Monday August 2, 2010 12:56 UWBadgers.com
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JV: They haven't put the pads on yet ,but they're looking solid
Monday August 2, 2010 12:56 UWBadgers.com
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We got time for a few more questions
Monday August 2, 2010 12:57 UWBadgers.com
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[Comment From Badger BillBadger Bill: ] 
Big plans for your last night in Chicago tonight?
Monday August 2, 2010 12:58 Badger Bill
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ST: I think we're just going to tour the city
Monday August 2, 2010 12:59 UWBadgers.com
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That's all the time we have for today's UWBadgers.com Live Chat. Thanks to everyone that participated by contributing questions, or just reading along. Also, thanks to Scott, Jay and John for taking the time to join us. Be sure to check back often to UWBadgers.com over the next two days for full coverage of Big Ten Media Days 2010.
Monday August 2, 2010 12:59 UWBadgers.com
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