Tarek Saleh: Barry Alvarez's 'Godfather' Role & the 1994 Rose Bowl

Wisconsin football legend Tarek Saleh joins Butchie's Den to dive into the iconic 1994 Rose Bowl team, sharing incredible behind-the-scenes stories including the unforgettable, chaotic trip to Tokyo and what it took to build the foundation of Badger football. Tarek also reveals the personal mentorship of Barry Alvarez, how he earned the 'Godfather' nickname, and why his passion for Wisconsin athletics still burns bright. Plus, hear his unfiltered one-word associations for rivals like Michigan and Ohio State, and his blind ranking of Wisconsin traditions. Listen to the full conversation to hear: - Why Tarek Saleh still lives and breathes Wisconsin football. - Barry Alvarez's unique way of showing love and mentorship. - The "burning the ships" mentality before the Tokyo game. - The wild post-game celebration in Tokyo with Michigan State. - Tarek's current take on the state of Wisconsin football and Coach Fickel's squad. Follow Butchie's Den on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for more Wisconsin sports stories from the players who lived it. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3h0MFGiKuBM8TfirIEhMz2?si=qoAPJ9tNQySmFDydIhmEyw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/butchies-den/id1877905664 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices