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Bielema to Arkansas puts the cherry on top of a bizarre year for Wisconsin

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If it wasn't weird enough to see a five loss Wisconsin Badgers team go to the Rose Bowl, Bret Bielema has shocked the college football community in taking the Arkansas Razorbacks' vacant head coaching job. Was it all about the money? Probably so, but let's not discount Bielema's urge to win a National Championship and we all know the SEC is ten times better equipped to do … [Read more...] about Bielema to Arkansas puts the cherry on top of a bizarre year for Wisconsin

Quotables from Wisconsin Badgers Bret Bielema’s pregame presser

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As you wake up and try to get all jacked up for the Big Ten Championship game, make sure to see the best things Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Bret Bielema had to say during the Friday press conference. Highlights include the Colts locker room, injury updates, feelings on Nebraska players and some other random tidbits. … [Read more...] about Quotables from Wisconsin Badgers Bret Bielema’s pregame presser

Wisconsin Badgers go for nine straight against rival Gophers

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Every time Wisconsin meets with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Badgers coach Bret Bielema makes sure to give all of his freshman a history lesson on FBS's oldest rivalry. Recent history has been kind to the Badgers who have won eight straight in the illustrious battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe. After opposite starts to the season, the Badgers and Gophers are in pursuit of the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers go for nine straight against rival Gophers

Wisconsin Badgers go all defensive in a 31-14 win over the Fighting Illini

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Madison, Wisconsin was the setting for a prototypical Big Ten match-up on Saturday as the Wisconsin Badgers defensively outlasted the Illinois Fighting Illini by the score of 31-14. A cold and balmy day set the stage for a game that was rather ugly with both teams combining to go 7-of-26 on third downs and each committing two turnovers. But it was the Badgers (4-2, 1-1) who … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers go all defensive in a 31-14 win over the Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview

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The Illinois Fighting Illini and Wisconsin Badgers have a lot in common in 2012 and it's not a good thing. Most notably is the unexpected and disappointing starts  for both teams. Neither team looked half-decent against non-conference foes and both lost their Big Ten openers. The Illini's new head coach Tim Beckman could already be on the hot-seat and the Wisconsin Badgers … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview

Taking a look at the Wisconsin Badgers Quarterback Carousel

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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

Wisconsin Badgers vs. UTEP: Brutally Honest Preview

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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 Smells the Roses With 42-39 Win Over the Spartans (Rapid Reaction)

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            For the second consecutive year, the Wisconsin Badgers are headed back to Pasadena to represent the Big Ten in the BCS Rose Bowl. The inaugural Big Ten Championship and 42-39 win over the Michigan State Spartans was a game for the ages. It included a ton of offense (816 total yards), multiple lead changes (three to … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Smells the Roses With 42-39 Win Over the Spartans (Rapid Reaction)

B1G Championship Preview: Wisconsin Badgers to Rely on Potent Offense

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          Saturday's match-up between the #13 Michigan State Spartans and #15 Wisconsin Badgers is not only the rematch for one of college football's most dramatic endings this season, it's also the deciding factor in which team takes home the Big Ten Title and represents the conference in the Rose Bowl. If the Badgers are to win, they … [Read more...] about B1G Championship Preview: Wisconsin Badgers to Rely on Potent Offense