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
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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
#10 Wisconsin Badgers vs. UNLV Rebels: Brutally Honest Game Preview
It's here! College football season has arrived and it's that transcendent time when everyone is undefeated and we still have some summer remaining. Yes, it's that magical time when shirtless driving season and college sports season overlap. And my 2011 trek across the Midwest (and the U.S.) begins in the city where this site has our highest traffic ranking in the … [Read more...] about #10 Wisconsin Badgers vs. UNLV Rebels: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Wisconsin Badgers Patrick Butrym Ready to Take His Game to the “Next Level”
On Sunday night, the Wisconsin Badgers named four of their seniors as team captains. Along with QB Russell Wilson, RB Bradie Ewing and FS Aaron Henry is DT Patrick Butrym. Butrym is expected to take over the leadership role left vacant by first round draft pick and current Houston Texan J.J. Watt. Similar to Watt, Butrym is a hard-working senior who is currently flying under … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Patrick Butrym Ready to Take His Game to the “Next Level”
#17 Wisconsin Badgers: College Football 77 in 77
Here we go, another guest appearance for the college football 77 in 77. There are national title aspirations in Madison right now. And we have a Wisconsin Badgers expert to, David Kay "teach me how to Bucky" And yes, I know that reference annoys you. … [Read more...] about #17 Wisconsin Badgers: College Football 77 in 77
Wisconsin Seems Ready for Russell-Mania, But Is Russell Wilson Ready?
Madison, Wisconsin (a.k.a, the home of the Wisconsin Badgers) has exploded with a hysteria known only as Russell-Mania because of the addition of highly-touted NC State transfer and dual-threat quarterback Russell Wilson. Head Coach Bret Bielema even went as far to mention how he's approached at the gas pump and asked whether the kid Wilson can play. There hasn't been this … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Seems Ready for Russell-Mania, But Is Russell Wilson Ready?
Three Wisconsin Badgers on the Maxwell Award Watch List
Wisconsin Badgers RB Montee Ball, RB James White (pictured above) and QB Russell Wilson have all been named to the 65-man watch list for the Maxwell Award, given annually to the nation’s best college football player. Ball and White were integral parts of the Badgers' three-headed rushing attack in 2010 while combining for 2048 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns. Wilson … [Read more...] about Three Wisconsin Badgers on the Maxwell Award Watch List
Russell Wilson to Wisconsin Still Possible?
According to sources close to the University of Wisconsin, former NC State quarterback Russell Wilson will make a campus visit sometime next week. It was just a couple of weeks ago that Wilson, who threw for 3,663 yards and 28 touchdowns last season, visited the Auburn campus. Rumors swirled that Wilson was impressed by his visit to Auburn, making the Tigers the … [Read more...] about Russell Wilson to Wisconsin Still Possible?