It's combine time, the male version of a swimsuit calendar shoot. But don't get too high or too low about this stuff. Like my friend Bill Smith says, "beware the workout warrior." The site of the past Super Bowl, Indianapolis is also hosting the 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Combine. Let's take a look at who's draft stock is trading higher and who's trading lower after the workouts. … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL Draft Combine winners and losers: wide receivers
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A Pack of Wisconsin Badgers Will Appear in the 2012 Senior Bowl
Over the last decade, the University of Wisconsin has become an underrated hotbed for NFL talent. In the spirit of continuing the trend, six Wisconsin Badgers will showcase their talents in Mobile, Alabama for the annual Senior Bowl. Quarterback Russell Wilson, wide receiver Nick Toon, offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler, … [Read more...] about A Pack of Wisconsin Badgers Will Appear in the 2012 Senior Bowl
Wisconsin Routs Penn State to Earn Place in Big Ten Championship (Rapid Reaction)
The play-in game for the Big Ten Championship was never really that close as the #16 Wisconsin Badgers routed #19 Penn State, 45-7, in front of a packed house at Camp Randall on Senior Night. The Badgers (10-2, 6-2) will now represent the Leaders Division against a surging Michigan State team who has won eight of their … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Routs Penn State to Earn Place in Big Ten Championship (Rapid Reaction)
Wisconsin and Michigan State Meet for Big Ten Supremacy (Game Preview)
ESPN College GameDay is heading to East Lansing to watch the Big Ten's two best teams face off in prime-time. After being snubbed in the recent BCS rankings, the #6 Wisconsin Badgers (6-0) feel they have a lot to prove while the #16 Michigan State Spartans (5-1) hope to emerge from the shadows as a BCS … [Read more...] about Wisconsin and Michigan State Meet for Big Ten Supremacy (Game Preview)
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
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
Wisconsin 49, Northern Illinois 7: Rapid Reaction
The Soldier Field Showdown II quickly turned into the Soldier Field Beatdown as the #7/#8 Wisconsin Badgers (3-0) flashed their offensive dominance in a 49-7 win over the Northern Illinois Huskies (1-2). It's time to start calling QB Russell Wilson "Mr. Efficient" because the guy was almost perfect while completing 23 of his 32 passes for 347 yards, three touchdowns and just … [Read more...] about Wisconsin 49, Northern Illinois 7: Rapid Reaction
Wisconsin 35, Oregon State 0: Rapid Reaction
The #8/#9 Wisconsin Badgers (2-0) received an unbelievable effort from the defense in a 35-0 shut-out of the Oregon State Beavers (0-2) in week two of the college football season. With the win, UW recorded it's first shut-out since the 2009 season when they blanked Purdue 37-0. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin 35, Oregon State 0: Rapid Reaction
Five Wisconsin Badgers to Watch Not Named Russell Wilson
Meaningful football has finally arrived as the #10/#11 Wisconsin Badgers face off with the UNLV Rebels in college football's kick-off special. All the off-season hoopla surrounding the Badgers has centered around NC State transfer and quarterback Russell Wilson. If it's possible to look past Russell-Mania, there are some young and exciting players to watch on this Badgers … [Read more...] about Five Wisconsin Badgers to Watch Not Named Russell Wilson