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
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Wisconsin 59 South Dakota 10: Rapid Reaction
Head Coach Bret Bielema has improved to 24-0 in regular season non-conference games as the #6/#7 Wisconsin Badgers (4-0) dismantled the South Dakota Coyotes (2-2) by the score of 59-10 Wide Receiver Nick Toon had a monster game with seven receptions for 155 yards and two touchdowns in front of 78,880 fans at Camp Randall Stadium. QB Russell Wilson was just as great as he … [Read more...] about Wisconsin 59 South Dakota 10: Rapid Reaction
South Dakota’s Coach Wants Russell Wilson’s Autograph (Video)
To say the Head Coach of the South Dakota Coyotes (pronounced KI-Oats), Ed Meierkort knows the #6/#7 Wisconsin Badgers is an understatement. Meierkort coached at UW-Stout for 11 seasons and recently appeared in a youtube video explaining what his team can expect in their trip to Madison. Follow the jump to hear some truly hilarious quotes from Meierkort in preparation for … [Read more...] about South Dakota’s Coach Wants Russell Wilson’s Autograph (Video)
Wisconsin Badgers are the Best Team in the Midwest By Far
There's only one team you can call elite right now in the Big Ten, and it's not the traditional powers- the Ohio State Buckeyes (things will get worse before they get better) or Michigan Wolverines (decent start, but they always start fast, only to fade later in recent years). It's not the two conference teams beyond the fringes of Big 10 country either- Nebraska Cornhuskers … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers are the Best Team in the Midwest By Far
Wisconsin Badgers Wideout Nick Toon is a Rising Prospect
Over the past decade, the Wisconsin Badgers have emerged as an underrated hot-bed for NFL talent in the Midwest. The Badgers ability to develop professional talent peaked in 2011 when two of their alumni were drafted in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft, the Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (11th overall) and the Chicago Bears OL Gabe Carimi (29th overall). Next in line for … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Wideout Nick Toon is a Rising Prospect
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
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
Game Preview: Oregon State at #8/#9 Wisconsin
Saturday's match-up between the Big Ten's #8/#9 Wisconsin Badgers (1-0) and the Pac 12's Oregon State Beavers (0-1) contains a team riding high and one riding very low. The Badgers offense looked electric in a 51-17 win over the UNLV Rebels while the Beavers fell victim to one of those FCS Schools. To make matters worse, the 29-28 loss to Sacramento State occurred in … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Oregon State at #8/#9 Wisconsin
Wisconsin 51, UNLV 17: Rapid Reaction
Thursday's opener was a hot and muggy one, but the weather had no effect on the Wisconsin Badgers (1-0) who absolutely dominated UNLV (0-1) by the score of 51-17. The Badgers have now won 14-straight season-openers and improve to 21-0 versus non-conference foes under Head Coach Bret Bielema. Russell Wilson's debut was everything we imagined it would be and more as he … [Read more...] about Wisconsin 51, UNLV 17: Rapid Reaction
Wisconsin’s Antonio Fenelus Named to Jim Thorpe Preseason Watch List
Wisconsin Badgers senior cornerback Antonio Fenelus has been selected to the Jim Thorpe Preseason Watch List, an award honoring the nation's top defensive back. Fenelus is among 37 other players, including three more from the Big Ten. In 2010, Fenelus earned All-Big Ten honors and led the Badgers in interceptions and passes defended. He started all 13 games for the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Antonio Fenelus Named to Jim Thorpe Preseason Watch List