Bo Doesn't Know

The big news in Badgerland today is that injured McDonald's All-American Brian Butch practiced with the team. Best part of all of this? Coach Bo Ryan really doesn't know much about it.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel NewsWatch blog:

The 6-foot-11 junior has been sidelined since he suffered a dislocated right elbow and associated fracture against Ohio State on Feb. 25. He still is not cleared to play, Badgers coach Bo Ryan said. Wednesday Ryan said Butch "was on the floor going up and down with the guys."

Did he shoot the ball? "I wouldn't go that far," Ryan said at the team's hotel. "I don't know how many times he shot the ball."

Fans will be able to judge for themselves this afternoon. The Badgers have a public practice from 2:15 p.m.-2:55 p.m. at the United Center and Ryan said Butch will participate.

Butch was given a timetable of 4 to 6 weeks for recovery. It has been 2 weeks since the injury and Ryan gave no indication of whether Butch's recovery is going quicker than expected.

"I have no idea of the time schedule that way," he said.

Butch was not available for comment.

Guy with a busted arm who could help your team in the tournament? -- yeah, you wouldn't keep track of his ability to shoot or handle the basketball.

Anybody else think Bo has been watching a lot of Hogan's Heroes on DVD lately? "I see nothing..."