The Big Ten Conference will be well-represented on Sunday, Feb. 6, in Super Bowl XLV with 18 former student-athletes and nine coaches with previous conference connections on the rosters of the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Big Ten is the only conference to feature at least one former player from every institution in the Super Bowl. The Big Ten and the SEC … [Read more...] about Big 10 Alumni Aplenty in this Year’s Super Bowl
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Freshman Josh Gasser Records First-Ever Badgers Triple-Double
Now that the dust has settled from the Packers monumental win over the Bears, we can revert back to talking about another historic accomplishment in Wisconsin sports which occurred on the same day. In a 78-46 thrashing of the Northwestern Wildcats, freshman Josh Gasser went for 10 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to record the first triple-double in Wisconsin Badgers … [Read more...] about Freshman Josh Gasser Records First-Ever Badgers Triple-Double
Big 10 Power Rankings 1-17-11 Edition
Ohio State takes over the #1 position in both national college basketball polls. Just like they did in college football a couple months ago...then they lost their very next game at Wisconsin. In hoops, they don't visit Madison until February 12th, so maybe they'll be alright for awhile this time. After the Buckeyes, the talent level drops off DRAMATICALLY! as 2-6 are about … [Read more...] about Big 10 Power Rankings 1-17-11 Edition
Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 76 Illinois 66
"I think if that was a dance, they would have called it off. You said rhythm; their was absolutely no rhythm. If it was the Gong Show, they would have hooked us all," said Bo Ryan in regards to the fifty fouls called in Saturday's game with Illinois. Despite the foul-fest which was reminiscent of a 1970s TV-show, the #20 Badgers 76-66 win over the #16 Fighting Illini … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 76 Illinois 66
Jereme Richmond Doesn’t Play in Illini Loss at Wisconsin
Despite the presence of two nationally ranked teams, exciting and entertaining college basketball this was not. The game being played in this Big Ten basketball contest was like the slush, snow, ice and stagnant dirty water outside the Kohl Center- slow, hard to navigate, sludge and drudgery.For the Illini at least, there was never any flow. As unexciting as the first … [Read more...] about Jereme Richmond Doesn’t Play in Illini Loss at Wisconsin
Badgers J.J. Watt Declares for NFL Draft
Prior to the Badgers' 31-18 win over the #1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, not many outside of Madison were aware of the name J.J. Watt. Now, just ask the Buckeyes' quarterback Terrelle Pryor and he can tell you all about him. Soon the NFL Draft will as well. Watt tweeted minutes ago that he's entering the NFL Draft; and the Twitterverse blew up. Want to learn more about the … [Read more...] about Badgers J.J. Watt Declares for NFL Draft
Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 66 Michigan 50
The Wisconsin Badgers just don't know how to lose two in a row as they rebounded from a loss at Illinois to beat the Michigan Wolverines 66-50 at the Kohl Center. The Badgers (12-3, 2-1) have won 17 straight games after a loss and haven't lost two in a row since January of 2009. Bo Ryan and the Badgers have now defeated Michigan (11-4, 1-2) for the ninth straight time, … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 66 Michigan 50
Rose Bowl Blunder; Badgers fall to Horned Frogs 21-19
It just wasn't the Big Ten's day as #5 Wisconsin topped off a humiliating 0-5 record in New Year's Bowl Games for the conference in a 21-19 loss to the #3 TCU Horned Frogs in the 2011 Rose Bowl. UW's loss snapped a run of three consecutive Rose Bowl wins and brought their record to 3-4 in the game played annually in Pasadena, CA. Give credit where it's due as the Horned … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl Blunder; Badgers fall to Horned Frogs 21-19
Big Ten Power Rankings: Start of Conference Season Edition
Back around Halloween, there was this belief that the Big Ten was the most powerful conference in college basketball. Of course that was before the season started. With the league going just 17-18 versus other power conference teams, while the Big East has gone 24-12 with the same criteria. In other words, this league is rather overrated; and they've suffered some unexpected … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings: Start of Conference Season Edition
Jordan Taylor Shines in Wisconsin’s Win over Minnesota
If you haven't heard, the Wisconsin Badgers' Jordan Taylor is emerging as one of the Big Ten's premier point guards. He went for a game-high 22 points and seven assists on Tuesday Night to give #24 Wisconsin (11-2) a 68-60 upset of #13 Minnesota (11-2). Reaching double-digits is becoming regular for the junior from Bloomington, MN as he's reached the mark in twelve of the … [Read more...] about Jordan Taylor Shines in Wisconsin’s Win over Minnesota