For Pete's Sake

Wisconsin’s Nigel Hayes is making life miserable for the NCAA ... stenographer


Wisconsin forward Nigel Hayes spoke during a news conference Saturday. Teammate Frank Kaminsky looked on.
Wisconsin forward Nigel Hayes spoke during a news conference Saturday. Teammate Frank Kaminsky looked on. The Associated Press

Wisconsin’s Nigel Hayes took note that a stenographer is recording every word he and the Badgers say at news conferences for the NCAA Tournament.

So, he decided to have some fun:

Here is a closer look at the words (such as cattywampus, antidisestablishmentarianism and onomatopoeia):

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