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How Many Points This Year? Indiana vs. #4 Wisconsin (Game Preview)

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            Barring the most miraculous upset of all-time, the Indiana Hoosiers (1-5) have no shot at winning at Camp Randall against the #4 Wisconsin Badgers (5-0). With the outcome basically decided, the only question left is how many points can the Badgers score or how many push-ups will Bucky have to do, how ever you want to … [Read more...] about How Many Points This Year? Indiana vs. #4 Wisconsin (Game Preview)

Badgers, Illini Again Top Rushing Teams in Big 10: Part 2 Illinois

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Since Ron Zook took over at Illinois (2005), the top two rushing teams in the Big Ten have been Illinois and Wisconsin. It will surprise you, but the leagues top rushing team is the Illini, while the Badgers are second. Another surprising fact: the two schools are tied for 5th most players on current NFL rosters among Big Ten teams. This season is very young, but so far if … [Read more...] about Badgers, Illini Again Top Rushing Teams in Big 10: Part 2 Illinois

Battle for the Best in the Midwest; #8 Nebraska vs. #7 Wisconsin (Game Preview)

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For the first time since 1962 (#3 Wisconsin vs. #5 Minnesota), two top-ten teams will face-off at Camp Randall Stadium. The highly anticipated game between the #7 Wisconsin Badgers (4-0) and #8 Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-0) will be under the lights as the prime-time game on ABC with the help of ESPN College GameDay. The battle for the Best in the Midwest contains more story … [Read more...] about Battle for the Best in the Midwest; #8 Nebraska vs. #7 Wisconsin (Game Preview)

Badgers LB Chris Borland Knows the Defense is “Ready” for Big Ten Play

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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Chris Borland is one of the undisputed leaders of the seventh ranked defense in the country. The sophomore Borland leads the unit with 35 tackles and five tackles for loss through their first four games. The defensive unit has been great at keeping points off the board as they rank third in the nation while allowing only 8.5 points per contest. … [Read more...] about Badgers LB Chris Borland Knows the Defense is “Ready” for Big Ten Play

Big Ten Football 2011 Power Rankings: Conference Season Kick-off Edition

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College football is in mid-season form as Big Ten play begins this week. The Illini are 4-0 for the first time since 1951, and they just completed their first undefeated non-conference season since 2001. That's all we really need for an intro- let's get to the rankings. 1.) Wisconsin Badgers (4-0) Have put in the most impressive offensive and defensive performance so far … [Read more...] about Big Ten Football 2011 Power Rankings: Conference Season Kick-off Edition

NFL Week 3: Mike Vick, Alex Smith, No-Name Buffalo Bills, Torrey Smith

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Cam Newton made this blog after his play in week one. He has now notched his first NFL victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Prior to today, Newton had received some criticism because he had passed for an impressive number of yards, but he had thrown more interceptions than touchdowns. His touchdown pass to Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen proved that Newton could … [Read more...] about NFL Week 3: Mike Vick, Alex Smith, No-Name Buffalo Bills, Torrey Smith

Wisconsin 59 South Dakota 10: Rapid Reaction

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Head Coach Bret Bielema has improved to 24-0 in regular season non-conference games as the #6/#7 Wisconsin Badgers (4-0) dismantled the South Dakota Coyotes (2-2) by the score of 59-10 Wide Receiver Nick Toon had a monster game with seven receptions for 155 yards and two touchdowns in front of 78,880 fans at Camp Randall Stadium. QB Russell Wilson was just as great as he … [Read more...] about Wisconsin 59 South Dakota 10: Rapid Reaction

ESPN College GameDay Likely Visiting Madison for Wisconsin/Nebraska Game

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According to Benjamin Worgull of Badgernation.com, there's a "99 percent chance," of ESPN College GameDay visiting Madison for ABC's primetime match-up between the #6 Wisconsin Badgers (3-0) and #9 Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0). The game will mark the Cornhuskers' first-ever Big Ten game and it will most likely be the only match-up in the country between top-ten teams next … [Read more...] about ESPN College GameDay Likely Visiting Madison for Wisconsin/Nebraska Game

South Dakota’s Coach Wants Russell Wilson’s Autograph (Video)

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To say the Head Coach of the South Dakota Coyotes (pronounced KI-Oats), Ed Meierkort knows the #6/#7 Wisconsin Badgers is an understatement. Meierkort coached at UW-Stout for 11 seasons and recently appeared in a youtube video explaining what his team can expect in their trip to Madison. Follow the jump to hear some truly hilarious quotes from Meierkort in preparation for … [Read more...] about South Dakota’s Coach Wants Russell Wilson’s Autograph (Video)