Madison, Wisconsin was the setting for a prototypical Big Ten match-up on Saturday as the Wisconsin Badgers defensively outlasted the Illinois Fighting Illini by the score of 31-14. A cold and balmy day set the stage for a game that was rather ugly with both teams combining to go 7-of-26 on third downs and each committing two turnovers. But it was the Badgers (4-2, 1-1) who … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers go all defensive in a 31-14 win over the Fighting Illini
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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini and Wisconsin Badgers have a lot in common in 2012 and it's not a good thing. Most notably is the unexpected and disappointing starts for both teams. Neither team looked half-decent against non-conference foes and both lost their Big Ten openers. The Illini's new head coach Tim Beckman could already be on the hot-seat and the Wisconsin Badgers … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
Wisconsin Badgers make progress in triumph over UTEP
Jared Abbrederis caught six passes for 147 yards and a touchdown to lead the Wisconsin Badgers over the UTEP Miners by the score of 37-26. It wasn't always pretty, but the Badgers' (3-1) offense looked a lot better than they did in their previous three games. They racked up a season-high 423 yards of total offense and produced 213 rushing yards despite losing running back … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers make progress in triumph over UTEP
Melvin Gordon is the future for the Wisconsin Badgers
It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that the most impressive member of the Wisconsin Badgers football team this spring was a running back. However, it's slightly shocking that it wasn't the 2011 Heisman Finalist Montee Ball or even the 2010 Big Ten Freshman of the Year James White, but rather a young red-shirt freshman named Melvin Gordon. If you're Head Coach Bret … [Read more...] about Melvin Gordon is the future for the Wisconsin Badgers
2012 Wisconsin Badgers Spring Game notes, nuggets and tidbits
The weather didn't necessarily pan out for the 2012 Wisconsin Badgers Annual Spring Game, but that didn't stop a few thousand people from coming out to Camp Randall to watch some of the team's young stars. Third-string running back Melvin Gordon stole the show with 30 rushing attempts for an impressive 159 yards. The future star Gordan helped lead the Cardinal squad to a … [Read more...] about 2012 Wisconsin Badgers Spring Game notes, nuggets and tidbits
Wisconsin Plays Trickery in 59-7 Win over Indiana (Rapid Reaction)
Homecoming turned out to be a sweet experience for the still-undefeated Wisconsin Badgers (6-0) as they steam-rolled the Indiana Hoosiers (1-6) in a 59-7 romp. It wasn't quite 83 points, but a similar message was instilled with the blowout win. Heisman front-runner and Stanford QB Andrew Luck … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Plays Trickery in 59-7 Win over Indiana (Rapid Reaction)
Badgers, Illini Again Top Rushing Teams in Big 10: Part 2 Illinois
Since Ron Zook took over at Illinois (2005), the top two rushing teams in the Big Ten have been Illinois and Wisconsin. It will surprise you, but the leagues top rushing team is the Illini, while the Badgers are second. Another surprising fact: the two schools are tied for 5th most players on current NFL rosters among Big Ten teams. This season is very young, but so far if … [Read more...] about Badgers, Illini Again Top Rushing Teams in Big 10: Part 2 Illinois
Badgers, Illini Again Top Rushing Teams in Big 10: Part 1 Wisconsin
Since Ron Zook took over at Illinois (2005), the top two rushing teams in the Big Ten have been Illinois and Wisconsin. It will surprise you, but the leagues top rushing team is the Illini, while the Badgers are second. Another surprising fact: the two schools are tied for 5th most players on current NFL rosters among Big Ten teams. This season is very young, but so far if you … [Read more...] about Badgers, Illini Again Top Rushing Teams in Big 10: Part 1 Wisconsin