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Badgers continue NFL Assembly Line; 6 more Wisconsin players drafted

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"It speaks volumes. Last year we put more players in the NFL than anyone in college football," Wisconsin Head Coach Bret Bielema said following the Badgers spring game. "I thought it was pretty cool this year we had six players through six rounds. Our kids are excited for it, it's definitely a great pat on the back for our program, I believe we'll probably have another at … [Read more...] about Badgers continue NFL Assembly Line; 6 more Wisconsin players drafted

2012 NFL Draft Combine winners and losers: quarterbacks

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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: quarterbacks

Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Bo Ryan Blasts NCAA Transfer Rule

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Under NCAA rules, a college athlete who receives his undergraduate degree but still has a year of eligibility remaining can transfer to another school and play right away rather than sit out a year which other transfers must do.  This exception became a focal point in the national media when St. Joseph's would not release center Todd O'Brien from his scholarship so that he … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Bo Ryan Blasts NCAA Transfer Rule

A Pack of Wisconsin Badgers Will Appear in the 2012 Senior Bowl

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          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

Offensive Explosion in 2012 Rose Bowl! Ducks 45, Badgers 38

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Records fell left and right. The 2012 Rose Bowl set a new record for most points scored in a quarter, half and entire game. The Wisconsin Badgers saw their tailback Montee Ball tie the college football record for most TDs in a season. The UW quarterback, Russell Wilson set a new season mark for passer rating. But it still wasn't enough as the Oregon Ducks won their first … [Read more...] about Offensive Explosion in 2012 Rose Bowl! Ducks 45, Badgers 38

Ultimate Rose Bowl Preview Guide: Oregon vs. Wisconsin

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Update: new links! The 98th Rose Bowl takes place at 2 pm PT. Should be a shootout, and as good a college football game as any you'll see this year. Lots of points- the over/under (again just for recreational purposes) is 72. And the passer rating record will likely fall in this game too. (More on that here) So here's everything you need to know about the "Grand Daddy … [Read more...] about Ultimate Rose Bowl Preview Guide: Oregon vs. Wisconsin

Russell Wilson Should Break Passer Rating Record in Rose Bowl

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Wisconsin QB Russell Wilson will enter the 98th Rose Bowl game with a passer rating of 191.6. I bring this up because Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III just finished the 2011 season (including the wild Alamo Bowl win) with a pass efficiency of 189.5, which broke the FBS (previously known as college football Division-1A) single season record formerly held by Hawaii's … [Read more...] about Russell Wilson Should Break Passer Rating Record in Rose Bowl

Rose Bowl Preview: Oregon Ducks Have Weapons to Win Shootout

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Is the third time a charm for Chip Kelly and his Oregon Ducks? Will the 2012 Rose Bowl end differently than last year's national title game and the 2010 Rose Bowl? The knock on Kelly's Ducks is that if you get an entire month to prepare for them, then stopping the 3rd in the nation in total yards Quack Attack isn't so difficult. However, the Ducks are 6 point favorites in … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl Preview: Oregon Ducks Have Weapons to Win Shootout