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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

Wisconsin Badgers’ New Rose Bowl Uniforms (Photos)

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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

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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

Badgers Bret Bielema Bear Bryant Award Finalist

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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

Former Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist Going to Wisconsin?

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It looks like ex Notre Dame quarterback Dayne Crist will soon join the Wisconsin Badgers program, sources close to both programs told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. I guess Sconnie is becoming very good at "free agent quarterback signings." They got Russell Wilson for one year after he graduated from NC State, and all he's done is break the single season passing efficiency … [Read more...] about Former Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist Going to Wisconsin?

Rose Bowl Bound Wisconsin Badgers Offense is Highly Decorated

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            The addition of transfer quarterback Russell Wilson and blossoming of running back Montee Ball has transformed what was a very good Wisconsin Badgers offense into the most prolific unit in school history. This season, the Badgers have scored touchdowns on 61 of their 70 trips to the redzone (.871), including a … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl Bound Wisconsin Badgers Offense is Highly Decorated

Badgers’ All-American Rips Marquette, Team that Just Beat Him, on Twitter

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Wisconsin Badgers point guard Jordan Taylor is a pre-season All-American. A favorite for the Cousy Award (best national point guard) he's among the most decorated seniors in all of college basketball. But he didn't exactly act the part on Twitter yesterday. His team suffered a rare home loss; at the hands of the Marquette Golden Eagles. Check out Taylor's sour grapes Twitter … [Read more...] about Badgers’ All-American Rips Marquette, Team that Just Beat Him, on Twitter

Wisconsin Smells the Roses With 42-39 Win Over the Spartans (Rapid Reaction)

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            For the second consecutive year, the Wisconsin Badgers are headed back to Pasadena to represent the Big Ten in the BCS Rose Bowl. The inaugural Big Ten Championship and 42-39 win over the Michigan State Spartans was a game for the ages. It included a ton of offense (816 total yards), multiple lead changes (three to … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Smells the Roses With 42-39 Win Over the Spartans (Rapid Reaction)

Blue Bowl: Kentucky Downs North Carolina in Classic Tilt

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After an early season loaded with various tournaments and invitationals, the Kentucky Wildcats came into Saturday's battle with the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena looking to make a big statement on the national stage. Behind a 17 point and 11 rebound effort from Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, the Cats managed to squeak by the Tar Heels 73-72, running John Calipari's record to … [Read more...] about Blue Bowl: Kentucky Downs North Carolina in Classic Tilt