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Aaron Henry and the Badgers Know Where They Stand on Defense

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The Wisconsin Badgers 51-17 thrashing of the UNLV Rebels was full of offensive highlights, particularly from QB Russell Wilson in his Camp Randall debut. While Russell received most of the talk and deservedly so, the team's defense put forth a rather average performance. When asked to "grade" his squad's performance, sophomore linebacker Chris Borland answered "I would give … [Read more...] about Aaron Henry and the Badgers Know Where They Stand on Defense

Big 10 Football Season Predictions and Projections

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There's four good teams in the Big Ten this season and five more that could be good or just blah. You can call it parity (just don't call it PARODY, I HATE when people make that mistake, it isn't Weird Al Yankovic playing college football here) or you can call it mediocrity. Expect a lot of conference teams to be ranked in the 30s and 20s overall in the nation. On the … [Read more...] about Big 10 Football Season Predictions and Projections

As Usual, Wisconsin Badgers have Fearsome Running Backs, Offensive Line

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In the warmest home game in school history, the Wisconsin Badgers offense was about as red hot as their school's primary color. When you think Wisconsin college football you probably think tailbacks and big men. The best in the nation come here to play offensive line and run behind all that open space that they create. As they showed with their 51-17 destruction of the UNLV … [Read more...] about As Usual, Wisconsin Badgers have Fearsome Running Backs, Offensive Line

Wisconsin 51, UNLV 17: Rapid Reaction

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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

Five Wisconsin Badgers to Watch Not Named Russell Wilson

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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

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  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”

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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”

Wisconsin Seems Ready for Russell-Mania, But Is Russell Wilson Ready?

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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?

#29 Penn State Nittany Lions: College Football 77 in 77

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Every year at Big Ten media days, JoePa on dais is one of the biggest highlights. There is always the token ghoulish question about his health/age. It happened again this year. He has a good time with reporters on it. And I'm not sure how much of his confused old man bit is contrived and how much of it is genuine. -JoePa when asked about his contract: "Is this the last … [Read more...] about #29 Penn State Nittany Lions: College Football 77 in 77