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
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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
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
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?
Wisconsin Football Spring Game: Your Essential Guide
All eyes will be on redshirt sophomore QB Jon Budmayr in 2011 as he attempts to take over for Scott Tolzien. Tolzien wasn't the flashiest of quarterbacks, but he was one of the most efficient signal-callers in the country last season. Considered by many to have an even stronger arm, Budmayr has quite the task ahead of him when replacing Tolzien who led last year's squad to a … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Football Spring Game: Your Essential Guide