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#1 Ohio State Stomps #20 Minnesota on Super Bowl Sunday

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How They Won: Jared Sullinger will always be priority number one for opposing teams, but when the Ohio State guards are playing the way they did today they are nearly unstoppable. Minnesota witnessed this as they trailed the entire game after the first two minutes, ultimately losing 82-69. It was a total team effort from the Buckeyes on Sunday as all five starters scored … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Stomps #20 Minnesota on Super Bowl Sunday

Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 82 Michigan St. 56

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The #18 Wisconsin Badgers were a force to be reckoned with in a 82-56 drubbing of the Michigan State Spartans on Super Bowl Sunday. With the win, the Badgers (17-5, 7-3) extended their home-winning streak to 16 while the Spartans (13-10, 5-6) have firmly placed their selves in the discussion for a possible NIT invite. The Green Bay Packers were definitely on the mind of most … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 82 Michigan St. 56

Badgers Jordan Taylor Is the Key to Wisconsin’s Offense

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At 16-5 and third in the Big Ten standings, the #18 Wisconsin Badgers have been one of the biggest surprises in all of college basketball. Back in November, a lot of analysts picked the Badgers to finish no better than seventh in one of the nation's premier conferences. With the graduation and departure of senior guards Trevon Hughes and Jason Bohannon, it was a mystery who … [Read more...] about Badgers Jordan Taylor Is the Key to Wisconsin’s Offense

Wrapping Up Wisconsin’s 2011 Recruiting Class

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Bret Bielema and the Wisconsin Badgers bolstered their college football program by signing 20 scholarship players and eight walk-ons during National Signing Day. After winning a share of the Big Ten Championship and earning a Rose Bowl Berth in 2010, Bielema feels the 28 players added on Wednesday will continue the success in Madison. Wisconsin's recruiting class is … [Read more...] about Wrapping Up Wisconsin’s 2011 Recruiting Class

Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 66 Purdue 59

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For the 19th straight time, the #18 Wisconsin Badgers have followed a loss with a win as they upended #10 Purdue by the score of 66-59. Tuesday's game at the Kohl Center began as ugly as the blizzard which hit the Midwest at about the same time. Through fifteen minutes in the first half, Purdue (18-5, 7-3) had 10 turnovers and the Badgers (16-5, 6-3) were shooting around … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 66 Purdue 59

Undefeated Season in the Cards For #1 Ohio State?

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Tuesday night's game between top-ranked Ohio State and No. 12 Purdue - freshman phenom Jared Sullinger vs. the Moore/Johnson combo - had the makings for a classic Big Ten battle. Instead, it was a one-sided affair in favor of the Buckeyes as they embarrassed the Boilermakers 87-64. To see where we forecast their first loss go here By: Justin Mertes-Mistretta … [Read more...] about Undefeated Season in the Cards For #1 Ohio State?

Freshman Josh Gasser Records First-Ever Badgers Triple-Double

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Now that the dust has settled from the Packers monumental win over the Bears, we can revert back to talking about another historic accomplishment in Wisconsin sports which occurred on the same day. In a 78-46 thrashing of the Northwestern Wildcats,  freshman Josh Gasser went for 10 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to record the first triple-double in Wisconsin Badgers … [Read more...] about Freshman Josh Gasser Records First-Ever Badgers Triple-Double

Badgers Destroy ‘Cats; Wisconsin Crushes Chicago in 1st Part of Sun Doubleheader

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As extremely lopsided as the college football meeting was between these teams, the Northwestern vs. Wisconsin college basketball contest was even more one-sided. As you might have heard, there is a "little football game" between the two NFL franchises overlapping the Badgers and Wildcats fan bases. In fact, this game was even moved up a half hour to accommodate those wishing … [Read more...] about Badgers Destroy ‘Cats; Wisconsin Crushes Chicago in 1st Part of Sun Doubleheader

Northwestern-Wisconsin Moved up to Accommodate Bears-Packers

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Northwestern and Wisconsin, in conjunction with the Big Ten Conference, have announced that the tipoff for Sunday's college basketball game at Welsh-Ryan Arena has been moved up to 11:30 a.m. The matchup is being televised by Big Ten Network. The change has been made to accommodate fans and to avoid conflict with the NFL  NFC Championship Game between the Green Bay Packers … [Read more...] about Northwestern-Wisconsin Moved up to Accommodate Bears-Packers