Forever Red, Curd Fed Badger Backer

She’s got chore boots by the door, Badger red on standby, and has absolutely explained motion offense to a cow. Twice.

Brats, Butterfat, and Big Ten Dreams.

Some people ease into game day. She’s already been up for four hours. By sunrise, the herd’s fed, the tank’s cooling, and the barn speakers are warming up with a little pregame motivation. If you hear “Jump Around” echoing across the yard before 8 a.m., just know — she’s multitasking. The parlor lights flicker. The cows stay calm. And, production will likely increase the week Wisconsin plays Minnesota.

She doesn’t separate dairy pride from Badger pride. To her, it’s the same thing: tradition, discipline, and showing up every single day. Whether it’s a snowstorm in February or a night game under the lights, she’s there, either in chore boots or red sneakers, depending on the hour. Not to mention, she owns more red than the paint store.

The Farm Runs on Her (Even on Game Day)

Game day isn’t an excuse. It’s a timeline. She times chores around kickoff like it’s a milking schedule. Feed push before the first drive. Bulk tank check at halftime. Gate repair during commercial breaks. Efficiency matters — there are touchdowns to track.

The radio’s on in the barn so the cows get full play-by-play whether they asked for it or not. By the second quarter, they know when to expect cheering. By the fourth, they brace for it. She doesn’t sit during big moments — she paces the parlor, wipes her hands on her jeans, and yells at the broadcast like the defensive coordinator’s taking notes. When the Badgers score? The barn echoes.