Published on: 7th December, 2009
Despite finishing the season 9-3, including their thrashing of Hawaii last night, the Wisconsin Badgers were passed over for the Outback Bowl in favor of Northwestern. Why the Outback Bowl Committee chose the Wildcats over the Badgers is still somewhat of a mystery. Sure, Northwestern beat Wisconsin, but the Badgers finished ...Published on: 30th November, 2009
In case anyone forgot, the Wisconsin Badgers are playing football this weekend. And, honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if quite a few Badger fans did actually forget. Hockey? Yes. Basketball? Yes. Football in early December? Really? Not only is the Wisconsin-Hawaii match-up overshadowed by the conference championships occurring that same afternoon, but ...Published on: 19th November, 2009
The Wisconsin Badgers have a long and storied history of football success. The first Badger football team took the field in 1889 and currently they have an all-time record of 612-464-53. They've won 11 Big Ten titles, 3 Rose Bowls, and have 2 Heisman Trophy winners. I know I'm excluding ...Published on: 15th November, 2009
After a first half in which the Badgers played down to the Wolverines, Wisconsin made sure fans would leave Camp Randall Stadium for the last time this year with a smile on their face. After leading only 21-17 at halftime, Wisconsin outscored Michigan 24-7 in the second half to blow out ...Published on: 9th November, 2009
The University of Wisconsin has suspended junior wide receiver Maurice Moore after he was arrested early Sunday morning for operating under the influence. Moore was involved in a one-car accident on Regent Street, near Camp Randall Stadium, and was hospitalized for minor injuries. So far this season, Moore has caught three passes ...Published on: 8th November, 2009
The buzz around the University of Wisconsin campus is noticeably louder and more inspired after the Badgers' road win against Indiana yesterday. Not that Wisconsin looked particularly impressive against a mediocre Hoosier team that hung around the whole game, even though the Badgers probably should have put them away by halftime. Defensive ...Published on: 3rd November, 2009
With a red-and-white striped sweater, Adidas tennis shoes, and that big smile, Bucky Badger is one of the most recognized college mascots in the country. Bucky makes appearances at every University of Wisconsin athletic event, including football games, and also hundreds of other events around the state. Heck, a documentary, Being Bucky, ...Published on: 22nd October, 2009
The Wisconsin Badgers couldn't have picked a better time for a bye week if they tried. Coming off two straight losses to arguably the two best teams in the Big Ten (Ohio State and Iowa), the Badgers needed this bye week. Hopefully, the bye will help the Badgers re-group after dropping out ...Published on: 19th October, 2009
A disappointing Homecoming loss to Iowa apparently didn't effect the party appetite of some of Wisconsin's players. Although the Badgers suffered their first home loss of the season, some of Wisconsin's players were spotted at a local bar "celebrating" the loss. According to a bar patron, who wished to remain anonymous, he ...Published on: 14th October, 2009
Although it's only the middle of October, the amount of winter coats and stocking caps already in use makes it seem like it's a month later. With temperatures in the low to mid-40s all around the Midwest, Big Ten football is going to see, and hear, its share of crushing hits ...