Fansided · Jan 29
John Blackwell says Greg Gard’s simple halftime speech sparked Wisconsin’s comeback
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown during the second half of their game Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Minnesota 67-63. | Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe Wisconsin Badgers had no business winning the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers after they dug a six-foot deep grave and then lay in it. They were down 20 at one point and 18 at the half. It was the worst half of basketball ever under head coach Greg Gard. He didn't fly into a rage at halftime but was clearly hot with his team, and his message to them helped spark the comeback.