Although spring sports are still going, this is a perfect time to reflect on the five most beloved Wisconsin Badgers athletic programs and rank them from bottom to top going forward.
The sports, in no order, are women’s hockey, men’s hockey, football, men’s basketball, and volleyball.
Note: These rankings are holistic, meaning that just because a season ended well or poorly doesn’t necessarily mean this will pigeonhole a team into a certain slot.
No. 5: Football
I’m probably on the optimistic end of the spectrum here, if for no other reason, because I’ve increasingly found myself defending Luke Fickell from hyperbolic, over-the-top attacks by Wisconsin fans.