The Wisconsin Badgers appeared to make strides during its spring football practice schedule, but any proof of progress will be seen against opponents starting Aug. 28.

There are 101 days until the Badgers’ season opener against Miami (Ohio) at Camp Randall Stadium for the program to begin to turn the tide after its first losing season and first missed bowl game since 2001.

The program is key to the prominence and vitality of Wisconsin athletics heading into a critical new athletic season starting months from now. Wisconsin Badgers on SI wanted to ask fans their expectations for the team heading into the summer.

Wisconsin fans can click this link to complete the Google forms survey. We hope to have answers by 10 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, May 19. We may extend it further depending upon the number of responses, but our goal is to receive as many as possible to give a broader view of what the Badgers faithful are thinking.

• Active Pattern Ahead
• Heavy Rainfall Possible
• Below Normal Temperatures

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Southern Wisconsin will continue to experience cooler-than-normal temperatures through the middle of the week. Some isolated areas, particularly along the Kettle Moraine and in central to east-central parts of the state, may see frost overnight. Rain chances return Monday night into Tuesday, with widespread precipitation (50–90% chance) and a possibility of thunderstorms. As the week progresses, temperatures are expected to gradually return to seasonal norms by late week and into the weekend.

What’s Coming Up…

A high-pressure system over Hudson Bay will strengthen and extend southward into Monday, while a developing low-pressure system moves in from the west. This will lead to breezy easterly winds, increasing especially Monday night. Low-level moisture will contribute to cloud cover, but precipitation is expected to hold off until late Monday night due to dry air in the mid-levels and delayed upper-level forcing. Rain will likely arrive by early Tuesday as atmospheric conditions become more favorable.

Looking Ahead…

From Tuesday through early Wednesday, a combination of deep moisture and strong upper-level forcing will bring widespread rainfall, especially in southwestern Wisconsin, where totals could reach 2 inches. Northern areas may see closer to 0.75 inches. While thunderstorms are possible in the far south, limited instability reduces the likelihood of severe storms. Drier conditions will return by Wednesday evening as the system weakens. The rest of the week into the weekend is expected to remain mostly dry under the influence of high pressure, although a few isolated showers or storms may still develop, particularly by Saturday.

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The word “conservation” has appeared regularly in Wisconsin news — whether it is continued funding of Knowles-Nelson “conservation” funding or WisCorps “conservation” activities or nature trail marathon running.

My concern is that the word “conservation” is misrepresented in all these conversations. If the purpose of Knowles-Nelson is to “conserve” what little of our natural land cover is left — then why is public access emphasized? Possible scientific areas have been, and should be, prioritized due to sensitivity of the land and for future generations. What will future generations see when native plants are damaged or destroyed by recreational activities? There is the notion that nature is for our “eye candy.”

As “conservatives” also mislabel their opposition to land preservation, we should “conserve” what we have as “conservatives.” These have long been bipartisan activities and should not become contests for who can grant the public the most access to our few and shrinking natural treasures.

Recreation, is not preservation.

Thomas Murn, Beloit

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