Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of one of the greatest upsets in recent college football history. The unranked Illinois Fighting Illini entered as a 30.5 point underdog to the visiting #6 Wisconsin Badgers. You know how it ended- Illini placekicker and Irishman James McCourt booted the game winning field goal that made Illinois 24–23 victors in the waning … [Read more...] about One Year After Historic Upset, Illini Huge Underdogs to Wisconsin Again
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A pair of seniors will be pivotal in the Badgers attempt to take down Ohio State
Senior quarterback Curt Phillips will make his first and last start at Camp Randall when the Wisconsin Badgers welcome in the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes for Senior Day this weekend. Overall, the Badgers have nine seniors taking part in the festivities, but it will be Phillips and star running back Montee Ball who will be expected to carry Wisconsin to victory. … [Read more...] about A pair of seniors will be pivotal in the Badgers attempt to take down Ohio State
Taking a look at the Wisconsin Badgers past opponents this season
In order to determine where you're at, sometimes you have to examine where you've been. It's no different for the 2012 Wisconsin Badgers football team. With the Badgers on a bye this past weekend, it's only appropriate to check in with all the opponents they have played so far this season. … [Read more...] about Taking a look at the Wisconsin Badgers past opponents this season
Wisconsin Badgers loss stings but not a season-ender
A shot at the National Championship Game is off the table, but that doesn't necessarily mean the Wisconsin Badgers season is over. Yes, they were outplayed in every facet of the game in a 10-7 loss to the Oregon State Beavers. Bad play on the road is nothing new for the Badgers. Even Russell Wilson couldn't save them from going 2-2 in true road games last season, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers loss stings but not a season-ender
Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin in Football Soon?
In college basketball, they met last year in the title game of the Old Spice Classic. That was how the tournament played out, and not a pre-determined match-up between the Wisconsin Badgers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. When will see it again in football? One of the strongest links between the two schools is current University of Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez, … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin in Football Soon?
Northern Iowa vs. #12 Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
For the seventh consecutive season, the Wisconsin Badgers will play a team from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) or otherwise known as your "cupcakes" of the college football world. Even if the Northern Iowa Panthers are coming off a 10-3 season, it shouldn't matter much to the Badgers who have obliterated FCS foes by an average of roughly 31 points per … [Read more...] about Northern Iowa vs. #12 Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
#14 Wisconsin Badgers: College Football 77 in 77
With perennial Big Ten powers Ohio State and Penn State suffering through controversy and Michigan taking a step back for a couple of years, the Wisconsin Badgers have cemented their status among the league's elite. Bret Bielema has transitioned from the Barry Alvarez Era without missing a beat. Another transfer quarterback steps under center in Madison, but it will be their … [Read more...] about #14 Wisconsin Badgers: College Football 77 in 77
2012 Big Ten Power Rankings: post media day edition
These are highly subject to change. Brady Hoke remarked at Media Day that UM was picked fifth in their division a year ago; and just outside the top 25 in the year they won their last national title- 1997. So maybe these rankings don't really mean all that much? Of course, that won't stop you from reading them and commenting, right? … [Read more...] about 2012 Big Ten Power Rankings: post media day edition
Wisconsin Badgers comment on Penn State sanctions
It's the topic everyone wants to talk about today, and for good reason- Penn State. The sanctions handed down by the NCAA and the Big Ten will dominate sports media today, and the talk of the league media days later this week. Now only four teams within the Leaders division are eligible for the league title game: Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, and Wisconsin. Therefore, all four … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers comment on Penn State sanctions
Heisman Trophy finalist Montee Ball arrested for trespassing
Montee Ball returned to the Wisconsin Badgers for his senior season to further build on his already stellar legacy. Last season, Ball was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy as he tied Barry Sanders for the most touchdowns in NCAA single season history. Early this morning however, Ball did something that won't exactly help his legacy. This incident will only lead to notoriety, … [Read more...] about Heisman Trophy finalist Montee Ball arrested for trespassing
