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NFL Legend J.J. Watt Buys Minority Stake in Burnley FC

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J.J. Watt is the latest example of the synergy between world football and American football. The Houston Texans and Wisconsin Badgers legend, along with his wife, former NWSL star Keila Ohai, have purchased a minority stake in English club Burnley FC. Nicknamed The Clarets, Burnley fell down from the Premier League last season, to the second tier, known as the … [Read more...] about NFL Legend J.J. Watt Buys Minority Stake in Burnley FC

Four former Wisconsin Badgers headed to the 2013 Pro Bowl

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Late scratches to Atlanta's Matt Ryan and New England's Rob Gronkowski paved the way for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels to join the league's best in the 2013 Pro Bowl. Wilson and Daniels join Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas and Texans defensive end J.J. Watt as the four former Wisconsin Badgers to make the … [Read more...] about Four former Wisconsin Badgers headed to the 2013 Pro Bowl

Desperate Green Bay Packers need some help in Houston: Brutally Honest Preview

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Two teams that many had as Super Bowl picks coming out of the preseason have drifted in completely different directions to start the year. The Houston Texans are one of the league's two undefeated teams at 5-0 while the Green Bay Packers have stumbled to a 2-3 record. A week six match-up between these two pits a Packers team desperate to keep pace in a competitive NFC … [Read more...] about Desperate Green Bay Packers need some help in Houston: Brutally Honest Preview

J.J. Watt’s brother also signs with Wisconsin Badgers

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Wisconsin has it's own version of the Plumlees. Like how all Plumlee brothers go to Duke, if you're a Watt, you're headed to Madison. According to his Facebook page, and confirmed by a tweet from big brother J.J. Watt, Pewaukee junior tight end/defensive end T.J. Watt (6-4, 198) will be the third member of his family to play football for the University of Wisconsin. First … [Read more...] about J.J. Watt’s brother also signs with Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin Badgers Patrick Butrym Ready to Take His Game to the “Next Level”

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On Sunday night, the Wisconsin Badgers named four of their seniors as team captains. Along with QB Russell Wilson, RB Bradie Ewing and FS Aaron Henry is DT Patrick Butrym. Butrym is expected to take over the leadership role left vacant by first round draft pick and current Houston Texan J.J. Watt. Similar to Watt, Butrym is a hard-working senior who is currently flying under … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Patrick Butrym Ready to Take His Game to the “Next Level”

NFL Draft Combine Stock Report: More Winners

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In the words of DJ Khaled, in the now most overplayed song in all sports venues...."All I do is win, win, win." And it applies to these three NFL Draft prospects. Bad news surrounds everything NFL these days. It appears a deal will not be reached any time soon. But they extended the negotiating deadline another week. And there's always a bull market somewhere. And … [Read more...] about NFL Draft Combine Stock Report: More Winners

Badgers J.J. Watt Declares for NFL Draft

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Prior to the Badgers' 31-18 win over the #1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, not many outside of Madison were aware of the name J.J. Watt. Now, just ask the Buckeyes' quarterback Terrelle Pryor and he can tell you all about him. Soon the NFL Draft will as well. Watt tweeted minutes ago that he's entering the NFL Draft; and the Twitterverse blew up. Want to learn more about the … [Read more...] about Badgers J.J. Watt Declares for NFL Draft

Badgers J.J. Watt Wins 2010 Lott Impact Trophy

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Best senior quarterback (Scott Tolzien and 2010 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award), best offensive lineman (Gabe Carimi and 2010 Outland Trophy Award) and now the best defensive player in the country as the Badgers' defensive end J.J. Watt was named the 2010 Lott Impact Trophy Award Winner on Sunday Night. Watt has had a monster year while accumulating 21 tackles for loss, … [Read more...] about Badgers J.J. Watt Wins 2010 Lott Impact Trophy

Wisconsin Badgers Are Rose Bowl Bound

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With a 70-23 trouncing of the Northwestern Wildcats, the Rose Bowl committee has seen enough. They should and most likely will invite the Wisconsin Badgers to the 2011 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. An invitation would mark the Badgers' first trip to the elite New Year's Day Bowl since beating Stanford 17-9 in the 2000 Rose Bowl. Ironically enough, the Badgers may face off with … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Are Rose Bowl Bound