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Wisconsin’s Ryan Evans goes with the unorthodox jump shot free throw

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In an attempt to improve his woeful free throw percentage, Wisconsin Badgers starting forward Ryan Evans decided to change up his free throw shooting style a bit. Channeling former NBA pros Hal Greer and Rick Barry, Evans decided to take a step back from the charity stripe and throw up a jump shot. On the two occasions he was at the line in a 77-46 drubbing of Nebraska, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Ryan Evans goes with the unorthodox jump shot free throw

Bret Bielema’s slight shot at Wisconsin is telling for the school and the Big Ten

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Arkansas' new head coach, Bret Bielema, has been anything  but shy in regards to expressing his feelings on almost anything via twitter. The former Wisconsin Badgers head coach has increased his online activity ten-fold since moving to Fayetteville and doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. It's obvious that Bielema hasn't completely moved on from his former job, … [Read more...] about Bret Bielema’s slight shot at Wisconsin is telling for the school and the Big Ten

Wisconsin’s Ben Brust may be the Badgers most important player by a longshot

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With only 2.4 seconds left on the clock, Wisconsin Badgers junior guard Ben Brust made one of the most memorable shots in the history of the program. Brust took an inbound pass from teammate Mike Bruesewitz at half-court, turned the corner and hit a game-tying 40 foot running jump-shot at the buzzer with a Michigan defender draped all over him. Not only did he hit one of the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Ben Brust may be the Badgers most important player by a longshot

The mysterious play of the Wisconsin Badgers Traevon Jackson

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Coming into the season, Wisconsin Badgers sophomore point guard Traevon Jackson's claim to fame was being the son of Big Ten legend and former NBA pro Jim Jackson. Now he's in the midst of an unpredictable point guard shuffle for a decent Badgers team (14-6) who has surged to a 5-2 record in the best conference in America. To say Jackson's season has been defined by … [Read more...] about The mysterious play of the Wisconsin Badgers Traevon Jackson

Four former Wisconsin Badgers headed to the 2013 Pro Bowl

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Late scratches to Atlanta's Matt Ryan and New England's Rob Gronkowski paved the way for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels to join the league's best in the 2013 Pro Bowl. Wilson and Daniels join Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas and Texans defensive end J.J. Watt as the four former Wisconsin Badgers to make the … [Read more...] about Four former Wisconsin Badgers headed to the 2013 Pro Bowl

Wisconsin Badgers Travis Frederick declares for NFL Draft

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Wisconsin Badgers junior center Travis Frederick has elected to forgo his final season of eligibility with the Badgers and enter the 2013 NFL Draft. He projects as a round 2-4 level pick, and his ability to play both guard and center helps his draft stock. In short, if you make the starting five up front in Camp Randall, and you grasp the pro style offense of the Badgers, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Travis Frederick declares for NFL Draft

Third time not a charm as Wisconsin Badgers lose Rose Bowl to a great Stanford team

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Another trip to Pasadena and another loss to a great team at the Rose Bowl. Stanford came into the game as one of the best-rounded teams in the country and left with a 20-14 win. To get there, the Cardinal had to fight off a tough Wisconsin Badgers team who despite five losses proved they can stick with one anyone in the country. … [Read more...] about Third time not a charm as Wisconsin Badgers lose Rose Bowl to a great Stanford team

Can the Wisconsin Badgers pull off the ultimate upset in Pasadena?

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Story-lines run thick in the 99th installment of the Rose Bowl between the #8 Stanford Cardinal and Wisconsin Badgers. The Badgers are playing in their third straight Rose Bowl and look to hall-of-fame coach Barry Alvarez to improve upon his perfect 3-0 record in Pasasdena. Stanford enters the game on a three-game streak in BCS Bowls (Fiesta in 2011 and Orange in 2010) as … [Read more...] about Can the Wisconsin Badgers pull off the ultimate upset in Pasadena?