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
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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
Badgers continue NFL Assembly Line; 6 more Wisconsin players drafted
"It speaks volumes. Last year we put more players in the NFL than anyone in college football," Wisconsin Head Coach Bret Bielema said following the Badgers spring game. "I thought it was pretty cool this year we had six players through six rounds. Our kids are excited for it, it's definitely a great pat on the back for our program, I believe we'll probably have another at … [Read more...] about Badgers continue NFL Assembly Line; 6 more Wisconsin players drafted
Wisconsin Badgers new “free agent signing” at QB: Maryland’s Danny O’Brien
Fresh off the success of last year's so-called "rent-a-player" or "free agent quarterback signing" Russell Wilson, the Wisconsin Badgers inked another prominent college football transfer: Maryland's Danny O'Brien. The junior will have two years of eligibility in Madison beginning this fall. They had been in the hunt for Notre Dame signal caller Dayne Crist, but he choose to … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers new “free agent signing” at QB: Maryland’s Danny O’Brien
Former Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist Going to Wisconsin?
It looks like ex Notre Dame quarterback Dayne Crist will soon join the Wisconsin Badgers program, sources close to both programs told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. I guess Sconnie is becoming very good at "free agent quarterback signings." They got Russell Wilson for one year after he graduated from NC State, and all he's done is break the single season passing efficiency … [Read more...] about Former Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist Going to Wisconsin?
Packers, Badgers Undefeated, Brewers Dominating NLDS, Cheeseheads on Fire!
Last year, sports fans in America’s Dairyland probably thought things were as good as they could possibly get. But 2011 is looking a whole 'nother level can be reached. You have the #5 Badgers at 5-0, the reigning Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers as one of the NFL’s two undefeated teams (the Detroit Lions are the other), and the Milwaukee Brewers about to eliminate the … [Read more...] about Packers, Badgers Undefeated, Brewers Dominating NLDS, Cheeseheads on Fire!
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
