It's the topic everyone wants to talk about today, and for good reason- Penn State. The sanctions handed down by the NCAA and the Big Ten will dominate sports media today, and the talk of the league media days later this week. Now only four teams within the Leaders division are eligible for the league title game: Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, and Wisconsin. Therefore, all four … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers comment on Penn State sanctions
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Heisman Trophy finalist Montee Ball arrested for trespassing
Montee Ball returned to the Wisconsin Badgers for his senior season to further build on his already stellar legacy. Last season, Ball was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy as he tied Barry Sanders for the most touchdowns in NCAA single season history. Early this morning however, Ball did something that won't exactly help his legacy. This incident will only lead to notoriety, … [Read more...] about Heisman Trophy finalist Montee Ball arrested for trespassing
Wisconsin Gets New Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada from Northern Illinois
You could make a case that Wisconsin had the greatest running back and quarterback tandem in college football history. Quarterback Russell Wilson broke the season passer rating record, and tailback Montee Ball tied the season record for touchdowns. The Badgers were the first team to ever have a player run for 30 TDs, and another player pass for 30 TDs. Production like that … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Gets New Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada from Northern Illinois
Wisconsin Badgers Next 3 NFL OL: Konz, Wagner, Zeitler
In Wisconsin they produce offensive linemen like they produce cheese. Former Badger Joe Thomas is a franchise LT for the Cleveland Browns, and three Badgers alums play tight end in the NFL (Travis Beckum, Lance Kendricks and Garrett Graham) Even though they lost Gabe Carimi (now with Chicago Bears) and John Moffitt (Seattle Seahawks) on the left side, not to mention a backup … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Next 3 NFL OL: Konz, Wagner, Zeitler
#15 Wisconsin Looks to Bounce Back Against Ohio State (Game Preview)
The #15 Wisconsin Badgers national title hopes may be dead, but their Big Ten title hopes are well and alive. Their route to the inaugural Big Ten Championship and a BCS bowl hits another potential barricade this weekend when they take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. At 4-3 and 1-2 in the conference, this Ohio State … [Read more...] about #15 Wisconsin Looks to Bounce Back Against Ohio State (Game Preview)
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 LB Chris Borland Knows the Defense is “Ready” for Big Ten Play
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Chris Borland is one of the undisputed leaders of the seventh ranked defense in the country. The sophomore Borland leads the unit with 35 tackles and five tackles for loss through their first four games. The defensive unit has been great at keeping points off the board as they rank third in the nation while allowing only 8.5 points per contest. … [Read more...] about Badgers LB Chris Borland Knows the Defense is “Ready” for Big Ten Play
Russell Wilson Gives Badgers New Dimension to Already Powerful Offense
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week following his league debut with the Badgers, in which he completed 10 of 13 passes for 255 yards and a pair of touchdowns while running for 62 yards and another score- an exciting 46 yard scramble. So this is what Russell-Mania feels like? In the season-opening 51-17 home blowout of UNLV, … [Read more...] about Russell Wilson Gives Badgers New Dimension to Already Powerful Offense