You could make a case that Wisconsin had the greatest running back and quarterback tandem in college football history. Quarterback Russell Wilson broke the season passer rating record, and tailback Montee Ball tied the season record for touchdowns. The Badgers were the first team to ever have a player run for 30 TDs, and another player pass for 30 TDs. Production like that … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Gets New Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada from Northern Illinois
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Wisconsin Badgers Next 3 NFL OL: Konz, Wagner, Zeitler
In Wisconsin they produce offensive linemen like they produce cheese. Former Badger Joe Thomas is a franchise LT for the Cleveland Browns, and three Badgers alums play tight end in the NFL (Travis Beckum, Lance Kendricks and Garrett Graham) Even though they lost Gabe Carimi (now with Chicago Bears) and John Moffitt (Seattle Seahawks) on the left side, not to mention a backup … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Next 3 NFL OL: Konz, Wagner, Zeitler
#15 Wisconsin Looks to Bounce Back Against Ohio State (Game Preview)
The #15 Wisconsin Badgers national title hopes may be dead, but their Big Ten title hopes are well and alive. Their route to the inaugural Big Ten Championship and a BCS bowl hits another potential barricade this weekend when they take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. At 4-3 and 1-2 in the conference, this Ohio State … [Read more...] about #15 Wisconsin Looks to Bounce Back Against Ohio State (Game Preview)
Wisconsin Plays Trickery in 59-7 Win over Indiana (Rapid Reaction)
Homecoming turned out to be a sweet experience for the still-undefeated Wisconsin Badgers (6-0) as they steam-rolled the Indiana Hoosiers (1-6) in a 59-7 romp. It wasn't quite 83 points, but a similar message was instilled with the blowout win. Heisman front-runner and Stanford QB Andrew Luck … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Plays Trickery in 59-7 Win over Indiana (Rapid Reaction)
Badgers LB Chris Borland Knows the Defense is “Ready” for Big Ten Play
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Chris Borland is one of the undisputed leaders of the seventh ranked defense in the country. The sophomore Borland leads the unit with 35 tackles and five tackles for loss through their first four games. The defensive unit has been great at keeping points off the board as they rank third in the nation while allowing only 8.5 points per contest. … [Read more...] about Badgers LB Chris Borland Knows the Defense is “Ready” for Big Ten Play
Russell Wilson Gives Badgers New Dimension to Already Powerful Offense
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week following his league debut with the Badgers, in which he completed 10 of 13 passes for 255 yards and a pair of touchdowns while running for 62 yards and another score- an exciting 46 yard scramble. So this is what Russell-Mania feels like? In the season-opening 51-17 home blowout of UNLV, … [Read more...] about Russell Wilson Gives Badgers New Dimension to Already Powerful Offense
As Usual, Wisconsin Badgers have Fearsome Running Backs, Offensive Line
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
#10 Wisconsin Badgers vs. UNLV Rebels: Brutally Honest Game Preview
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
#17 Wisconsin Badgers: College Football 77 in 77
Here we go, another guest appearance for the college football 77 in 77. There are national title aspirations in Madison right now. And we have a Wisconsin Badgers expert to, David Kay "teach me how to Bucky" And yes, I know that reference annoys you. … [Read more...] about #17 Wisconsin Badgers: College Football 77 in 77
Wisconsin Seems Ready for Russell-Mania, But Is Russell Wilson Ready?
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?