Mike Lucas, a longtime Madison media personality, joined UWBadgers.com in October 2010. He has been covering Wisconsin athletics for more than 40 years, starting as a student journalist at UW then writing for the Madison Capital Times for 39 years. A two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year, Lucas also handles color commentary on both the Badger football and men's basketball radio broadcasts.
The author of five books about Wisconsin athletics, Lucas is responsible for producing content for the official website of Badger athletics on a daily basis, including event previews, post-game coverage, personality profiles, video segments and more.
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Features
Holding court: Badgers set to host Big Ten tennis (April 28)
After walking away, Vanden Heuvel steps back in the game (April 28)
Frederick returns to take over for Moffitt (April 21)
Options plentiful for replacing key players on defensive line (April 18)
No corners to cut for new coach Kelsey (April 13)
New Life for Linebackers (April 9)
Left Side Story (April 7)
Filling in the Blanks (April 5)
Strength in numbers: Herbert pleased with weight gains (April 1)
A new beginning: UW begins laying foundation for fall (Mar. 31)
Passing the Torch (March 29)
Next: Badgers move forward carrying lessons learned (Mar. 26)
Badgers far from a flash in the pan under Ryan (Mar. 23)
Back on top: Johnson looks at the making of a championship season (Mar. 23)
'Bruiser' helps Badgers answer bell in slugfest (Mar. 20)
All eyes on Pullen vs. Taylor (Mar. 19)
Finding their voice (Mar. 17)
Bruesewitz's next step is return to practice Wednesday (Mar. 16)
Playing a different part (Mar. 10)
Badgers looking for an opportunity on Pro Day (Mar. 10)
Living on the front line (Mar. 9)
Nankivil has flourished in supporting role (Mar. 9)
Hammock hopes experience helps in return to UW (Mar. 4)
Reflections on a family tradition (Mar. 4)
Six seniors have built friendships that will endure (Feb. 26)
Men's track looks to return to Big Ten peak (Feb. 25)
Buying in and playing hard (Feb. 18)
Badgers look to match '62 squad that toppled top-ranked Buckeyes (Feb. 11)
Another step in the road for Stone (Feb. 10)
In heaven at home (Feb. 1)
Poise under pressure (Jan. 25)
Davis, Badgers finding that confidence is contagious (Jan. 20)
Ash, Partridge excited for prospects as co-coordinators (Jan. 19)
Zastrow's 'family' approach key for Badgers (Jan. 13)
Clay confident time is now to pursue pro career (Jan. 8)
In making difficult decision, Watt follows his dream (Jan. 7)
Geoffrion 'thrilled' for Kohl Center return (Jan. 5)
Badger Rewind: UW already plotting next moves (Jan. 2)
UW the perfect fit for Paris (Dec. 31)
Settle showing his players the way (Dec. 31)
Lucas Looks Back: 2000 Rose Bowl (Dec. 31)
Lucas Looks Back: 1999 Rose Bowl (Dec. 30)
Lucas Looks Back: 1994 Rose Bowl (Dec. 29)
Lucas Looks Back: 1963 Rose Bowl (Dec. 28)
Lucas Looks Back: 1960 Rose Bowl (Dec. 27)
Lucas Looks Back: 1953 Rose Bowl (Dec. 26)
Borland, Oglesby watch Rose Bowl run from sidelines (Dec. 23)
Nankivil is learning by teaching (Dec. 20)
Family helps Kendricks complete journey (Dec. 19)
Tight-knit wrestling team a reflection of Davis (Dec. 17)
Labor of Love: Valentyn loves life as a walk-on (Dec. 16)
Pasadena a second home for Smith (Dec. 14)
Rigsby accepts challenge of goaltending, Johnson (Dec. 9)
Veteran Leadership: Jarmusz has inspiration (Dec. 7)
Familiar site, foe await Badgers in Pasadena (Dec. 6)
Guard is Taylor-made for Wisconsin (Dec. 3)
Alvarez: Badgers stack up with Rose Bowl squads (Dec. 3)
Badger Rewind: Tolzien, team up challenge (Nov. 28)
Sorensen saves his best for last (Nov. 26)
Berggren rounding back into form (Nov. 24)
Detail-focused Bostad keeps Badgers moving (Nov. 24)
Badger Rewind: UW stays true to identity (Nov. 21)
Versatile Ewing's talents key for offense (Nov. 19)
Darling has Badgers racing for NCAA podium (Nov. 18)
Clear connection: Chryst makes most of network (Nov. 17)
Delany sits down to look at Big Ten's future (Nov. 16)
Badgers make most of 'teaching points' (Nov. 14)
Scholar-baller: St. Jean adapts to excel at UW (Nov. 12)
Hard-working Murray making most of opportunity (Nov. 11)
Spread the word: Ash's secondary looking to score (Nov. 8)
Badger Rewind: Dippel gets chance to shine (Nov. 7)
Karel, Badgers look to build on last season's success (Nov. 4)
Alvarez talks facilities (Nov. 3)
With Dalton in its corner, 'Hunger Fight' keeps growing (Nov. 3)
Spread attacks looming, Partridge 'changing the math' (Nov. 2)
Numerous goals acheived, pursuit still drives Byrne (Oct. 29)
Zengerle makes instant impact (Oct. 28)
Ball keeps Badgers moving by 'not going anywhere' (Oct. 27)
Badger Rewind: Unlikely cast helped UW persevere (Oct. 24)
Matchup with Iowa brings things full circle for Henry (Oct. 22)
'All business' Wilkins a fan and critic on the bench (Oct. 21)
O-line odd couple: Konz, Zeitler work well as a pair (Oct. 20)
Badger Rewind: Offensive line paves way for win (Oct. 17)
Ink runs thick as blood for family-focused Clay (Oct. 15)
Ryan, Badgers head back to Field House (Oct. 14)
Pedersen's perseverance pays dividends (Oct. 13)
Badger Rewind: Focus will be vital against Buckeyes (Oct. 10)
Journey has shaped Watt on and off field (Oct. 8)
Border Battle hits close to home for Thompsons (Oct. 7)
Badgers-Gophers rivalry all about the Axe (Oct. 4)
Badger Rewind: Bielema points to third downs (Oct. 3)
