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
Don’t panic yet, the Wisconsin Badgers hold off Utah State
It took a surprising punt return, switch at quarterback and a wide-right missed field goal for the Wisconsin Badgers to hold off the Utah State Aggies by the score of 16-14. Punt returner Kenzel Doe was the hero of the night as his 82-yard punt return for a touchdown changed the momentum and ultimately led to the Badgers (2-1) victory over the Aggies (2-1) in front of 79,332 … [Read more...] about Don’t panic yet, the Wisconsin Badgers hold off Utah State
Wisconsin Badgers loss stings but not a season-ender
A shot at the National Championship Game is off the table, but that doesn't necessarily mean the Wisconsin Badgers season is over. Yes, they were outplayed in every facet of the game in a 10-7 loss to the Oregon State Beavers. Bad play on the road is nothing new for the Badgers. Even Russell Wilson couldn't save them from going 2-2 in true road games last season, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers loss stings but not a season-ender
West Coast Nightmare: Wisconsin Badgers Upset by Oregon State (Rapid Reaction)
Oregon State pulled off the biggest upset of the young college football season on Saturday, stunning the #13 Wisconsin Badgers 10-7 on their home-field. What a way for the Beavers (1-0) to kick off their 2012 campaign, by denying the Badgers (1-1) of their 34th consecutive win against a non-conference opponent and an absolute nightmare for Wisconsin who had high hopes the … [Read more...] about West Coast Nightmare: Wisconsin Badgers Upset by Oregon State (Rapid Reaction)
#13 Wisconsin Badgers vs. Oregon State: Brutally Honest Preview
After narrowly escaping an upset bid from FCS-level Northern Iowa, the #13 Wisconsin Badgers are west-coast bound where they will meet the Pac-12's Oregon State Beavers. This will be the Badgers (1-0) first ever trip to Corvallis to take on a Beavers (0-0) squad making their season debut. The Badgers took care of business against Oregon State last season, a 35-0 thumping at … [Read more...] about #13 Wisconsin Badgers vs. Oregon State: Brutally Honest Preview
Wisconsin Badgers Danny O’Brien as good as advertised
Despite an underwhelming 26-21 win for the Wisconsin Badgers over the FCS's Northern Iowa, quarterback Danny O'Brien was certainly impressive when utilized. The junior transfer made his first start at Camp Randall by completing 19-of-23 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns. Comparisons to Russell Wilson will inevitably be made, but don't be mistaken, he's a completely … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Danny O’Brien as good as advertised
Wisconsin Badgers underwhelm in win over Panthers (Rapid Reaction)
The Wisconsin Badgers season opener against the Northern Iowa Panthers didn't go quite as planned, but they did pull out the 26-21 win. All things considered, the Panthers (0-1) had a legitimate shot to take the lead late in the fourth quarter until the Badgers (1-0) defense buckled down and saved the game. Last season, former quarterback Russell Wilson and offensive … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers underwhelm in win over Panthers (Rapid Reaction)
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