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Dennis Punzel

@dennispunzel.bsky.social

Mostly retired. Still cover Wisconsin volleyball for Wisconsin State Journal. Seamhead.

102 Followers  |  107 Following  |  19 Posts  |  Joined: 23.01.2025
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Should be soon, maybe this week coming up. Only 2 finalists and she is going to college.

11.10.2025 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Champion is still playing with Puerto Rican team, currently in Mexico. Just played against US team with college grads and pros. Last month was in Thailand (I think) in same event as Dana and Sarah. And Champion is just 15. Teams have different size classes. Badgers have big β€˜25 & β€˜26 classes.

20.09.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Trinity is working her way back, upping her practice activity. Not ready to play yet and she’s got a crowd in front of her.

20.09.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To be honest I didn’t notice from my spot in the Uecker seats at Fiserv. She’s not going to play this season.

18.09.2025 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think it's Champion or nobody. At least until the transfer portal.

10.09.2025 04:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Still trying to arrange visit. She was in Thailand for a time and now competing in tournament in Mexico. Complicated scheuling.

08.09.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

She practiced this morning. They were off Thursday and Friday so video on Friday would’ve been old.

23.08.2025 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ouch. Unfortunately, out of my hands. Hopefully, someone who can will fix it.

14.08.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How facing Wisconsin volleyball multiple times led this standout to Madison Allie Andrew loved her first experience at the UW Field House. She can't wait to experience it every match as a Badgers player.

Baylor transfer Alicia Andrew found just what she was looking for in @badgervb.bsky.social . And vice versa. madison.com/sports/colle...

14.08.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

No, she is not going to visit now. Things change in recruiting.

12.08.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't know exactly when but Ireland Real and Decelise Champion are expected to visit sometime in the next month or so.

06.08.2025 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

2026 @badgervb.bsky.social recruit Halle Thompson is named MVP as her Houston Skyline team wins 17-under National Championship.

03.07.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm with you in spirit. Maybe I'll try to post more here and see if more people make the move. But at this point in life, I'm trying to do less social media (and work in general), not more. But if X disappeared I wouldn't be unhappy.

25.06.2025 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t use bluesky often. Not many volleyball followers. Chicken and egg thing, I guess. Doesn’t look like any commitments in near future. Sounds like at least a couple kids want to visit before deciding. So nothing till after August 1.

23.06.2025 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is The Last Supper now.

08.05.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 13941    πŸ” 1855    πŸ’¬ 254    πŸ“Œ 146
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3 things that stood out from Wisconsin volleyball's exhibition sweep of in-state rival The new-look Badgers got off on the right foot in front of an eager home crowd that got the chance to meet the players and get autographs after the sweep.

Lots to like for @badgervb.bsky.social fans as newcomers make positive first impression in sweep of Marquette. madison.com/sports/colle...

17.04.2025 04:27 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Middleton's Alan Roden just hit his first career big-league homer with the Toronto Blue Jays.

16.04.2025 00:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Madison Sports Read the latest Sports headlines from the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks & Brewers, University of Wisconsin and Madison High Schools Football and Madison High Schools sports.

Torn ACL will sideline Grace Lopez for @badgervb.bsky.social this season. Badgers will be seeking an opposite and a middle blocker in the transfer portal in May. madison.com/sports/#trac...

02.04.2025 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Column | John Feinstein built a career, and a life, by maintaining connections The secret to the columnist and author’s expansive career? β€˜People liked to talk to him.’

Column by Barry Svrluga: John Feinstein, the prodigious sports reporter and author, died Thursday at 69. The secret to the columnist and author’s expansive career? β€œPeople liked to talk to him.”

14.03.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3
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'Everyone's littlest brother': Cheers to Jackson Chourio on his 21st birthday PHOENIX -- What were you doing on your 21st birthday? Chances are you can’t top budding Brewers star Jackson Chourio, who turns 21 on Tuesday. At the same age a typical college junior is starting to w...

The Brewers spent 21st birthdays in A-ball, on airplanes headed to A-ball, in casinos playing blackjack and in college bars drinking green beer. Jackson Chourio is turning 21 as a bona fide big leaguer.

Cheers to β€œeveryone’s littlest brother.” www.mlb.com/news/jackson...

10.03.2025 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Khris Middleton opens up on Bucks trade: A β€˜consequence’ of not winning, his health, appreciation of Milwaukee Khris Middleton talks about his trade from the Bucks, understanding the move, trying to get healthy and appreciating Milwaukee.

Khris Middleton opens up on the #Bucks trade: A β€˜consequence’ of not winning, his health and an appreciation of Milwaukee.

He grieved the trade, but now is reminding himself there is plenty of basketball ahead.
www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

21.02.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3
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Khris Middleton opens up on Bucks trade: A β€˜consequence’ of not winning, his health, appreciation of Milwaukee Khris Middleton talks about his trade from the Bucks, understanding the move, trying to get healthy and appreciating Milwaukee.

Great stuff from @jimowczarski.bsky.social

Khris Middleton opens up on Bucks trade: A β€˜consequence’ of not winning, his health, appreciation of Milwaukee

www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

21.02.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Oh man that is cool

14.02.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wisconsin volleyball adds former Middleton standout A 5-foot-3 defensive specialist who runs her own photography and videography company is following in her mother's footsteps by tossing on a Badgers jersey with a familiar number.

Middleton High School's Jada Cerniglia follows family tradition, joining @badgervb.bsky.social as transfer from Northern Illinois. One year of eligibility. madison.com/sports/colle...

06.02.2025 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'He elevated the program': Sheffield on legacy of former Wisconsin volleyball coach, Nebraska legend Badgers coach Kelly Sheffield shares his thoughts on John Cook, their rivalry and the legacy the Huskers coach leaves as he retires.

@badgervb.bsky.social coach Kelly Sheffield credits retiring coach John Cook with helping to grow the sport of volleyball. madison.com/sports/colle...

31.01.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Wisconsin volleyball has gone about rebuilding after losing so many key pieces The identity of the Wisconsin volleyball team will switch next season after significant turnover on the Badgers' roster.

A look back and a look ahead for @badgervb.bsky.social as it heads into new era with revised roster/lineup. madison.com/sports/colle...

24.01.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0