It only took seven games, but the Wisconsin Badgers finally returned to the offensive dominance they displayed over the past couple of years. The running game was unstoppable with 467 yards on 57 carries in a 38-14 win at Purdue. Montee Ball looked like the player everyone thought he was coming into the season while racking up a career high 247 yards on 29 carries and three … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Montee Ball leads an offensive renaissance in demolition of Purdue
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Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers: Brutally Honest Preview
In order to evaluate the status of a team, sometimes it's best to look at their coach's record in conference play. Wisconsin Badgers coach Bret Bielema owns a 34-16 record in Big Ten Conference play while the Purdue Boilermakers Danny Hope has a 10-15 record. Hope has aspirations to go in the direction Bielema has taken the Badgers and it all begins with a critical game in … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers: Brutally Honest Preview
Wisconsin Badgers go all defensive in a 31-14 win over the Fighting Illini
Madison, Wisconsin was the setting for a prototypical Big Ten match-up on Saturday as the Wisconsin Badgers defensively outlasted the Illinois Fighting Illini by the score of 31-14. A cold and balmy day set the stage for a game that was rather ugly with both teams combining to go 7-of-26 on third downs and each committing two turnovers. But it was the Badgers (4-2, 1-1) who … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers go all defensive in a 31-14 win over the Fighting Illini
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini and Wisconsin Badgers have a lot in common in 2012 and it's not a good thing. Most notably is the unexpected and disappointing starts for both teams. Neither team looked half-decent against non-conference foes and both lost their Big Ten openers. The Illini's new head coach Tim Beckman could already be on the hot-seat and the Wisconsin Badgers … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
Wisconsin Badgers vs. #22 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Preview
Excitement, mystery and revenge are just a few of the words that can be used to describe the start of the conference season for the Wisconsin Badgers and Nebraska Cornhuskers. Both teams look to move forward from what was a disappointing non-conference slate from not only their-selves, but the entire Big Ten conference as a whole. The Badgers are still searching for their … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers vs. #22 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Preview
Wisconsin Badgers make progress in triumph over UTEP
Jared Abbrederis caught six passes for 147 yards and a touchdown to lead the Wisconsin Badgers over the UTEP Miners by the score of 37-26. It wasn't always pretty, but the Badgers' (3-1) offense looked a lot better than they did in their previous three games. They racked up a season-high 423 yards of total offense and produced 213 rushing yards despite losing running back … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers make progress in triumph over UTEP
Wisconsin Badgers Montee Ball leaves game with concussion
Early in the second quarter of the game with UTEP, Wisconsin Badgers star running back Montee Ball left the game with a head injury believed to be a concussion. Ball had rough start including his first fumble in 711 career touches and a couple of huge blows at the goal-line. Wisconsin will go with back-ups James White and Melvin Gordon the rest of the way. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Montee Ball leaves game with concussion
Taking a look at the Wisconsin Badgers Quarterback Carousel
Following the Wisconsin Badgers' Thursday practice, head coach Bret Bielema officially announced that the team will start freshman Joel Stave at quarterback in the upcoming game with UTEP. It's not the only thing Bielema said as he also mentioned playing all three of the Badgers' quarterbacks in different situations. For a team searching for it's identity in the offense, … [Read more...] about Taking a look at the Wisconsin Badgers Quarterback Carousel
Wisconsin Badgers vs. UTEP: Brutally Honest Preview
At the center of a struggling Wisconsin Badgers' offense lies a quarterback controversy. Will the Badgers (2-1) head coach, Bret Bielema, go with redshirt freshman Joel Stave or stick with the experienced Danny O'Brien? While Bielema has said he already knows who he's sending out on Saturday morning, the University of Texas El-Paso probably doesn't care as they are hoping a … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers vs. UTEP: Brutally Honest Preview
Don’t panic yet, the Wisconsin Badgers hold off Utah State
It took a surprising punt return, switch at quarterback and a wide-right missed field goal for the Wisconsin Badgers to hold off the Utah State Aggies by the score of 16-14. Punt returner Kenzel Doe was the hero of the night as his 82-yard punt return for a touchdown changed the momentum and ultimately led to the Badgers (2-1) victory over the Aggies (2-1) in front of 79,332 … [Read more...] about Don’t panic yet, the Wisconsin Badgers hold off Utah State