Unbeaten in their last 21 home games are the Wisconsin Badgers who feel they are back on track as one of the Big Ten's elite teams after dominating wins overs Purdue and Minnesota. What the Boilermakers and Gophers do not have, but the visiting Michigan State Spartans do is a legitimate defense. If Michigan State had a business card, it would say "DEFENSE" in big bold … [Read more...] about #25 Wisconsin faces a stiff test with the Michigan State defense
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Wisconsin’s Montee Ball leads an offensive renaissance in demolition of Purdue
It only took seven games, but the Wisconsin Badgers finally returned to the offensive dominance they displayed over the past couple of years. The running game was unstoppable with 467 yards on 57 carries in a 38-14 win at Purdue. Montee Ball looked like the player everyone thought he was coming into the season while racking up a career high 247 yards on 29 carries and three … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Montee Ball leads an offensive renaissance in demolition of Purdue
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers: Brutally Honest Preview
In order to evaluate the status of a team, sometimes it's best to look at their coach's record in conference play. Wisconsin Badgers coach Bret Bielema owns a 34-16 record in Big Ten Conference play while the Purdue Boilermakers Danny Hope has a 10-15 record. Hope has aspirations to go in the direction Bielema has taken the Badgers and it all begins with a critical game in … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers: Brutally Honest Preview
Wisconsin Badgers go all defensive in a 31-14 win over the Fighting Illini
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
Wisconsin Badgers vs. #22 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Preview
Excitement, mystery and revenge are just a few of the words that can be used to describe the start of the conference season for the Wisconsin Badgers and Nebraska Cornhuskers. Both teams look to move forward from what was a disappointing non-conference slate from not only their-selves, but the entire Big Ten conference as a whole. The Badgers are still searching for their … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers vs. #22 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Preview
Taking a look at the Wisconsin Badgers Quarterback Carousel
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
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
2012 Wisconsin Badgers Spring Game notes, nuggets and tidbits
The weather didn't necessarily pan out for the 2012 Wisconsin Badgers Annual Spring Game, but that didn't stop a few thousand people from coming out to Camp Randall to watch some of the team's young stars. Third-string running back Melvin Gordon stole the show with 30 rushing attempts for an impressive 159 yards. The future star Gordan helped lead the Cardinal squad to a … [Read more...] about 2012 Wisconsin Badgers Spring Game notes, nuggets and tidbits