Fresh off the success of last year's so-called "rent-a-player" or "free agent quarterback signing" Russell Wilson, the Wisconsin Badgers inked another prominent college football transfer: Maryland's Danny O'Brien. The junior will have two years of eligibility in Madison beginning this fall. They had been in the hunt for Notre Dame signal caller Dayne Crist, but he choose to … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers new “free agent signing” at QB: Maryland’s Danny O’Brien
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Wisconsin Badgers’ New Rose Bowl Uniforms (Photos)
Yesterday saw the unveiling of the special edition Adidas college football uniforms that the Wisconsin Badgers will wear for the 98th Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 2. The new look is inspired by the grand old tradition of the Rose Bowl and the school’s back-to-back trips to "the Granddaddy of them all." The white and red uniform features a “Battle Rose” design, including rose petal … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers’ New Rose Bowl Uniforms (Photos)
Nation’s Leading Rusher, Oregon’s LaMichael James Ready for Rose Bowl
Running back LaMichael James made some headlines this week. For what appeared to be his deathly fear of roller coasters. He's not afraid to go really fast on the college football field, as he is the focal point of Oregon Ducks offense. The Ducks go at a ridiculously fast pace; as they have scored 35 touchdowns on drives of 70 or more; each consuming less than three minutes. … [Read more...] about Nation’s Leading Rusher, Oregon’s LaMichael James Ready for Rose Bowl
Oregon Ducks Rose Bowl Bits: Lifesaving OL, Trapped in Elevator, Unis
The Granddaddy of them all, the Rose Bowl awaits for the #5 Oregon Ducks. Chip Kelly is going for his first BCS win in three tries. But plenty of stories have already surfaced RE: the Ducks during this Rose Bowl week. Let's get you caught up. … [Read more...] about Oregon Ducks Rose Bowl Bits: Lifesaving OL, Trapped in Elevator, Unis
Wisconsin Badgers Lose Paul Chryst and Lose Out on Dayne Crist
It won't be a Merry "Chryst"-mas or Merry "Crist"-Mas for the Wisconsin Badgers football program. C'mon that headline was begging to be used... In a matter of a few hours, Wisconsin lost a Chryst and a Crist. Offensive coordinator Paul Chryst has been hired as the new head coach at Pitt while former Notre Dame quarterback Dayne Crist has decided to transfer to Kansas instead … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Lose Paul Chryst and Lose Out on Dayne Crist
Badgers Bret Bielema Bear Bryant Award Finalist
Wisconsin had a double-digit win total for the third-consecutive season, a first for the Badgers program. Only five other schools have won at least 10 the past three years: Alabama, Boise State, the Badgers Rose Bowl opponent Oregon, Virginia Tech and TCU. In honor of this achievement, UW head coach Bret Bielema has been named a finalist for the Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the … [Read more...] about Badgers Bret Bielema Bear Bryant Award Finalist
Penn State is “Radioactive” to Bowl Selection Committees; Big 10 Bowl Projections
"They're radioactive," a bowl official told Herb Gould of the Chicago Sun-Times yesterday. "[Bowls] wanted Joe Paterno 's last game, not a nightmare." The Nittany Lions finish the season at Ohio State and Wisconsin. The OSU game looks like a toss-up, and the Badgers will likely destroy them. That season ending tilt is looking like it'll be the Leaders division championship … [Read more...] about Penn State is “Radioactive” to Bowl Selection Committees; Big 10 Bowl Projections
Wisconsin Badgers Next 3 NFL OL: Konz, Wagner, Zeitler
In Wisconsin they produce offensive linemen like they produce cheese. Former Badger Joe Thomas is a franchise LT for the Cleveland Browns, and three Badgers alums play tight end in the NFL (Travis Beckum, Lance Kendricks and Garrett Graham) Even though they lost Gabe Carimi (now with Chicago Bears) and John Moffitt (Seattle Seahawks) on the left side, not to mention a backup … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Next 3 NFL OL: Konz, Wagner, Zeitler