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B1G Championship Preview: Wisconsin Badgers to Rely on Potent Offense

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          Saturday's match-up between the #13 Michigan State Spartans and #15 Wisconsin Badgers is not only the rematch for one of college football's most dramatic endings this season, it's also the deciding factor in which team takes home the Big Ten Title and represents the conference in the Rose Bowl. If the Badgers are to win, they … [Read more...] about B1G Championship Preview: Wisconsin Badgers to Rely on Potent Offense

Can Wisconsin’s Montee Ball Break Barry Sanders’ Single Season TD Record?

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            The Wisconsin Badgers' stud running back, Montee Ball, sits just five touchdowns back of the legendary Barry Sanders' single-season collegiate touchdown record. Ball's four touchdown performance versus Penn State gave the junior 34 on the season. With two games left, can the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Year … [Read more...] about Can Wisconsin’s Montee Ball Break Barry Sanders’ Single Season TD Record?

Wisconsin Routs Penn State to Earn Place in Big Ten Championship (Rapid Reaction)

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            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)

Penn State is “Radioactive” to Bowl Selection Committees; Big 10 Bowl Projections

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"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 Rumblings; Destiny, Records and Much Much More

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          Besides a few injuries, this past Saturday couldn't have went any better for the #18 Wisconsin Badgers (8-2, 4-2) who took home Paul Bunyan's Axe for the 8th consecutive year with a 42-13 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Badgers now control their own destiny in the Big Ten Leaders division due to Purdue's upset of … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Rumblings; Destiny, Records and Much Much More

#18 Wisconsin and Minnesota Battle For The Axe (Game Preview)

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            This Saturday, the #18 Wisconsin Badgers (7-2, 3-2) and Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-7, 1-4) will meet for the 121st time which ranks as the most-played rivalry in FBS history. In the last decade, the Badgers have been in full control of Paul Bunyan's Axe as they go into the latest installment of the series winning … [Read more...] about #18 Wisconsin and Minnesota Battle For The Axe (Game Preview)

Bo Ryan and Badgers Land Talented Prospect Sam Dekker

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        The recent success of Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin Badgers is starting to make a difference on the recruiting front as the state's best players are beginning to stay put. On Wednesday, the 18th ranked prospect in the nation, Sam Dekker, decided to sign his National Letter of Intent to play at Wisconsin starting in 2012. Currently a senior … [Read more...] about Bo Ryan and Badgers Land Talented Prospect Sam Dekker

Wisconsin Badgers Next 3 NFL OL: Konz, Wagner, Zeitler

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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

Big 10 Bowl Projections; Much Hinges on Wisconsin Badgers

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When looking at the Big Ten conference standings, and trying to figure out the hierarchy for the college football bowl system, I can't help but think of one of my favorite lines from the '80s movie "Fletch." "I'd say we're in a gray area." "How gray?" "Charcoal." We do know this however- the Big Ten bellcow is still Wisconsin (get it bellcow, dairy state?). The … [Read more...] about Big 10 Bowl Projections; Much Hinges on Wisconsin Badgers