Late scratches to Atlanta's Matt Ryan and New England's Rob Gronkowski paved the way for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels to join the league's best in the 2013 Pro Bowl. Wilson and Daniels join Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas and Texans defensive end J.J. Watt as the four former Wisconsin Badgers to make the … [Read more...] about Four former Wisconsin Badgers headed to the 2013 Pro Bowl
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Wisconsin Badgers Ricky Wagner has his eyes set on the Outland Trophy
In today's age of college football, a big beastly offensive line is pretty much synonymous with the Wisconsin Badgers. With each year here and gone, the Badgers maintain one of the best units in the country, never showing any sign of slowing down. This season's big man on campus and leader of the offensive line is senior left guard Ricky Wagner (literally the big man on … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Ricky Wagner has his eyes set on the Outland Trophy
Cleveland Browns Re-sign Joe Thomas: 7 Years, $84 Million, $44 Million Guaranteed
The Cleveland Browns re-upped with Pro Bowl offensive tackle Joe Thomas last night. He was given a seven-year, $84 million extension with roughly $44 million in guaranteed money. Thomas was to enter the final year of his rookie contract; which he signed after being taken with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft. That followed a stellar career with the Wisconsin Badgers … [Read more...] about Cleveland Browns Re-sign Joe Thomas: 7 Years, $84 Million, $44 Million Guaranteed
What Gabe Carimi Brings to the Chicago Bears
On Thursday, the Chicago Bears addressed their greatest need when drafting Wisconsin's offensive lineman Gabe Carimi with their first pick of the 2011 NFL Draft. The Bears gave up a disgusting 56 sacks (tops in the league) and ended up with a bruised and battered Jay Cutler when it was all said and done last season. Let me tell you why and how Carimi can upgrade one of … [Read more...] about What Gabe Carimi Brings to the Chicago Bears
Badgers Gabe Carimi wins Outland Trophy
The announcement of the Wisconsin Badgers returning to the Rose Bowl for the first time since 2000 was only the beginning of a historical year in Madison. On Thursday night, senior offensive lineman Gabe Carimi was named the Outland Trophy winner, an award handed out to the best interior lineman in the country. Carimi joins former Badger and current Cleveland Browns … [Read more...] about Badgers Gabe Carimi wins Outland Trophy
