The #3 Ohio State Buckeyes keep control of their first-place standing in the Big Ten with a 58-52 win over the #20 Wisconsin Badgers. Preseason All-American Jared Sullinger was particularly strong with 24 points and 10 rebounds in the Buckeyes first win at the Kohl Center since … [Read more...] about Ohio State proves to be too strong for Wisconsin with 58-52 win (Rapid Reaction)
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Realistic Expectations for the Golden Gophers
College basketball has something in common with high stakes poker. Both pastimes are a combination of skill and luck. Tubby Smith has been lacking in the latter since he began his tenure in Minneapolis. He has had to deal with health issues, an irrelevant football program, questionable decision-making by his players, and injuries. The one bright spot for fans and alumni is that … [Read more...] about Realistic Expectations for the Golden Gophers
Can Wisconsin’s Montee Ball Break Barry Sanders’ Single Season TD Record?
The Wisconsin Badgers' stud running back, Montee Ball, sits just five touchdowns back of the legendary Barry Sanders' single-season collegiate touchdown record. Ball's four touchdown performance versus Penn State gave the junior 34 on the season. With two games left, can the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Year … [Read more...] about Can Wisconsin’s Montee Ball Break Barry Sanders’ Single Season TD Record?
Golden Gophers Trevor Mbakwe is NBA Ready
Conference play hasn’t yet begun for the Big Ten yet this season, but the Minnesota Golden Gophers are anxious to start play in a league where they are an afterthought. Wisconsin, Ohio State, Michigan State, and Michigan seem to be the consensus frontrunners for the top third of the league. Minnesota played the DePaul Blue Demons in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Golden Gophers Trevor Mbakwe is NBA Ready
Bo Ryan and Badgers Land Talented Prospect Sam Dekker
The recent success of Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin Badgers is starting to make a difference on the recruiting front as the state's best players are beginning to stay put. On Wednesday, the 18th ranked prospect in the nation, Sam Dekker, decided to sign his National Letter of Intent to play at Wisconsin starting in 2012. Currently a senior … [Read more...] about Bo Ryan and Badgers Land Talented Prospect Sam Dekker
Wisconsin Runs Over Purdue 62-17 (Rapid Reaction)
The #20 Wisconsin Badgers returned to their winning ways with a 62-17 shellacking of the Purdue Boilermakers. Running Back Montee Ball led an offense that racked up 605 total yards, including 364 via the ground. Wisconsin (7-2, 3-2) has won fifteen straight home games and scored at least 30 points in it's last 11 at … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Runs Over Purdue 62-17 (Rapid Reaction)
Badgers Ben Brust Leads the Way in Annual Red-White Scrimmage
A serious question facing the 2011-12 Badgers is whether or not they can replace the production from departing seniors Jon Leuer, Keaton Nankivil and Tim Jarmusz. In Sunday's annual Red-White Scrimmage at the Kohl Center, part of that question was possibly answered. Sophomore guard Ben Brust stepped up in a big way … [Read more...] about Badgers Ben Brust Leads the Way in Annual Red-White Scrimmage
Ohio State Extends Badgers Nightmare on the Road (Rapid Reaction)
In what has become a very bizarre or mediocre year (whatever you would like to call it) in the Big Ten, one of the conference's perceived best received their second loss. Dan "Boom" Herron and Braxton Miller ran wild as the Ohio State Buckeyes shocked the Wisconsin Badgers in a 33-29 win. Ohio … [Read more...] about Ohio State Extends Badgers Nightmare on the Road (Rapid Reaction)
#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)
Michigan State Spoils Wisconsin’s Perfect Season with Crazy Hail Mary
Just when you thought the Wisconsin Badgers were dead in the water, they came charging back in the fourth quarter only to be crushed by a desperation hail-mary as time expired. Michigan State put together an all-around great performance to win 37-31 and hand the Badgers their first loss of the … [Read more...] about Michigan State Spoils Wisconsin’s Perfect Season with Crazy Hail Mary