Wisconsin
Wisconsin football: Badgers land 2023 quarterback Cole LaCrue
Per week after dropping a dedication out of the Pac-12 footprint, the Wisconsin Badgers added a key piece to their 2023 recruiting class on Monday out of Colorado.
Quarterback Cole LaCrue introduced his pledge to affix the Badgers as a part of the 2023 class on scholarship, representing Wisconsin’s lone quarterback commit within the cycle.
A multi-sport athlete out of Broomfield (Colo.), LaCrue just lately earned a suggestion from Wisconsin on November 1 however wanted lower than every week to know that he wished to turn into a Badger.
LaCrue is taken into account the No. 77 quarter in his class and the No. 10 participant within the state of Colorado by On3. A consensus three-star prospect, LaCrue is listed as 6-foot-2 and round 190 kilos.
His choice comes on the heels of taking an official go to to in-state Colorado over the weekend, nevertheless, LaCrue in the end selected Wisconsin over extra provides from Central Michigan, Colorado, and Tulane.
A multi-year starter for Broomfield Excessive Faculty, LaCrue threw for two,365 yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior, whereas additionally including 558 dashing yards and eight touchdowns as a runner. This 12 months, as a senior, LaCrue has 1,854 passing yards and 21 touchdowns regardless of taking part in in two fewer video games. He has elevated his completion share to 64.6% with solely two interceptions and added 627 yards with 13 touchdowns on the bottom, per MaxPreps.
After lacking out on a number of quarterback targets within the spring and summer time, Wisconsin completely evaluated LaCrue and a number of other different quarterbacks earlier than deciding to supply the Colorado native.
LaCrue took an unofficial go to to Madison again in early September for the Washington State sport and got here away completely impressed, saying, “I additionally love town and the followers that include it” in Madison. LaCrue additionally sees a robust match at Wisconsin, noting that he’s “a man that thrives off of power and keenness, and if I’ve the stadium going loopy and being tremendous supportive, it’s a spot I can see myself succeeding at.”
Broomfield Excessive Faculty quarterback Cole LaCrue celebrating a landing throw as a senior.
Courtesy of Cole LaCrue
Going ahead, LaCrue is predicted to enroll early with the Badgers for spring observe and is hoping to schedule an official go to with the Badgers for December. Assuming he indicators with Wisconsin subsequent month in the course of the early signing interval, LaCrue will likely be one in every of 4 quarterbacks on the roster subsequent semester, becoming a member of Graham Mertz, Myles Burkett, and Marshall Howe.
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As a prospect, LaCrue is a robust athlete with the flexibility to increase performs along with his legs and the mandatory arm expertise to be a Energy 5 quarterback. A dual-threat participant, LaCrue possesses good upside based mostly on his athleticism. Here’s what Sports activities Illustrated Director of Soccer Recruiting, John Garcia Jr., needed to say about LaCrue earlier this fall:
“Among the many quarterbacks nonetheless accessible, the 6’2″ LaCrue could have essentially the most enjoyable tape to interrupt down given the athleticism and gunslinger-like traits he reveals on Friday nights. As a junior, it resulted in 30 whole touchdowns with creativity and pizazz typically included. Additionally a baseball participant, the arm expertise and mobility make for a contemporary quarterback expertise with rather a lot to achieve as a senior this fall.” – John Garcia Jr.
Total, LaCrue is the No. 13 commit for the Badgers within the 2023 recruiting class. With a number of accessible scholarships nonetheless accessible, will probably be fascinating to see if Wisconsin can add some other scholarship-worthy gamers over the following month earlier than early signing day on December 21.
LaCrue is the fifth participant from the state of Colorado to decide to the Badgers for the reason that 2020 class, becoming a member of Max Lofy (2020), Isaac Townsend (switch), Al Ashford (2021), and Gabe Kirschke (walk-on).
You may take a look at some senior movie of LaCrue in motion under.
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This Tiny Cottage Rental in a Wisconsin State Park Is the Smallest Home Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
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From his first Great Plains-inspired, Prairie-style buildings to the quiet serenity of Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright defined American architecture during his seven-decade-long career with his innovative designs. Throughout his lifetime, Wright created 1,114 architectural works, 532 of which were actually constructed.
One of the least known — and the most petite among all of his structures — just might offer the most intimate experience for casual visitors and super-fans alike. The Seth Peterson Cottage, located within Mirror Lake State Park, clocks in at just 880 square feet.
And though it may be small, it’s one of the best examples of Wright’s Usonian houses, a style design intended for middle-class families that offered practical, affordable, yet still beautiful homes. But what makes the Seth Peterson Cottage even more unique among Wright’s works is that it was the first — and now one of the few — homes that are available as a vacation rental.
“Serene and energetic, the little cottage perched high above Mirror Lake is muscularly geometric, seeming at once to hug the earth and burst forth from it,” the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation says on its site.
The one-bedroom cottage sits on a wooded hill, flanked by a small wall made of local sandstone, and features some of Wright’s signature trademarks such as picture windows, a cantilevered roof, and a large, centrally located chimney,
“The flagstones used to pave the outside terrace continue inside the building as the cottage floor, manifesting Wright’s philosophy of making little distinction between the outside and inside worlds in which we live,” the Seth Peterson Cottage Conservancy says on its site.
The home was commissioned by Peterson, who was a huge fan of Wright. He applied to join Wright’s Taliesin Fellowship (an architectural school founded by the architect and his wife, Olgivanna) but was rejected. Then, he tried to commission Wright to build a home for him several times but was also denied. Finally, Peterson sent $1,000 to Wright (who promptly spent the money) as a retainer — and having burned through the cash, Wright had no choice but to accept the commission. Unfortunately, Peterson did not have enough financial reserves to complete the project and even tried to keep construction costs down by doing some of the work himself.
The building was still in progress at the time of Wright’s 1959 death, and Peterson died by suicide shortly before it was completed in 1960. And though the State of Wisconsin bought the property six years later, it sat abandoned for several years. In 1989, local volunteers formed the Seth Peterson Cottage Conservancy to restore the architectural gem — and to rent it out.
Over the course of its existence, the tiny home has hosted more than 10,000 guests from around the globe. The cottage sleeps two people and is equipped with an additional fold-out couch for another two guests. There’s also a galley kitchen stocked with all the essentials, and, if you prefer to dine al fresco, there’s an outdoor barbecue area with a grill.
The cottage’s quiet location is perfect for taking in the pastoral Wisconsin countryside — after all, Wright hoped that his designs would inspire residents and visitors alike to feel more connected with their natural surroundings. A canoe, paddles, and life preserves are included with the rental, as is a healthy supply of firewood. Popular activities in the area include hiking, biking, boating, fishing, swimming, and golfing. If you visit in the winter, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing opportunities are plentiful.
Cottage rentals go for $325 per night year-round, with an additional $30 handling fee per reservation. There’s a two-night minimum, and reservations can be made through Sand County Vacation Rentals up to two years in advance, though they book up quickly.
But for those who would prefer to simply stop for a visit, the Seth Peterson Cottage is open for tours the first Sunday of every month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with the final tour beginning at 3:30 p.m. Tours cost $5 per person, though children 12 and under can get in for free.
WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS) — A Chicago tow truck driver was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Christmas Eve in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
The Waukesha Sheriff’s Office said around 6:41 p.m., a tow truck operator was loading a disabled vehicle on the eastbound shoulder of I-94 east of Sawyer Road when they were hit by a blue minivan that left the scene, continuing eastbound I-94 until it exited at Highway C in an unknown direction.
The tow truck driver, later identified as 40-year-old Hussain Farhat, was taken to Aurora Summit, where he died. Farhat was an employee of Yaffo Towing out of Chicago, the office said.
East Bound I-94 from Sawyer Road to Highway C was shut down for the investigation.
The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department received an anonymous tip on Wednesday about a possible suspect vehicle at a residence in the Village of Wales. Based on the tip, the department developed a suspect who owns a vehicle matching the description of the striking vehicle from the crash.
The suspect, a 39-year-old man, turned himself in at the Sheriff’s Department during the investigation, and his vehicle was recovered from the residence. He is being booked at the Waukesha County Jail for hit-and-run causing death.
Investigation into the incident remains ongoing by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department with the assistance of the Wisconsin State Patrol.
No additional information was released.
Better Know A Badger – 2025 four-star lineman Hardy Watts
MADISON, Wis. – It turned out that Luke Fickell had no reason to worry.
The University of Wisconsin head coach was hopeful that the results on the field wouldn’t cause members of his highly ranked third recruiting class to start rethinking their commitment or, worse yet, reopen their decision-making process entirely.
From the time the Badgers’ 2024 season ended without a bowl game for the first time in 23 years to the first day of the early signing period, Wisconsin’s staff only saw one prospect de-commit. Twenty-three kids signed paperwork to join Fickell’s program, a class that ranks 20th in the Rivals.com rankings with 10 four-star recruits from eight different states.
“To see guys not waver,” Fickell said. “That faith and belief that the games and what you see on Saturday isn’t everything. For those guys to hold with us and believe in us … relationships, trust, and belief in this process still win out.”
Adding depth to the offensive line, we look at the signing of Brookline (MA) Dexter’s Hardy Watts and how his addition improves the program.
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Watts worked all over the offensive line during his high school career, but he spent this past season working primarily at right tackle. It was a position that his school needed him to play and the spot where he felt the most comfortable. It benefited him, as Watts earned all-conference recognition.
“I think I improved my chemistry and my ability to work as part of a unit, rather than making plays and flashy blocks,” Watts said. “I was learning the footwork of certain types of blocking and steps. I really refined what was already there and brought it back to working as part of a unit, making sure I am not messing up any assignments, and consistency.”
Recruiting Competition
The 17th commitment in Wisconsin’s 2025 class, Watts committed to the Badgers over a top group that included Clemson and Michigan. Watts also had two dozen offers from Power-Four schools like Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Penn State, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.
“There were a few schools that never stopped pursuing me,” Watts said. “They were some new schools that came forward with an offer, but I just politely declined, explained to them the situation that I was locked in and wasn’t going anywhere.”
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