
2010 Wisconsin Badgers Additional Information
Coaching Staff
Head Coach:
Official School Bio - [FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Bret Bielemahttp://onlyfans.cstv.com/schools/wis/sports/m-footbl/mtt/bielema_bret00.html[/FONT]
Assistant Coaches Official School Bios
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Paul Chrysthttp://onlyfans.cstv.com/schools/wis/sports/m-footbl/mtt/chryst_paul00.html[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Dave Doeren[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]DelVaughn Alexander[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Wide Receivers[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Chris Ash[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Defensive backs[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Bob Bostad[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Greg Jackson[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Nickel backs/assistant linebackers[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Charlie Partridge[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Defensive Line/Specialists[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Joe Rudolph[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Tight Ends[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]John Settle[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Running Backs[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Mark Taurisani[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Director of Football Operations[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Sharon Betlach[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Program Assistant[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Sandy Freye[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Program Assistant[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Kevin Kane[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Graduate Assistant[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Lisa Powell[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Program Assistant[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Andy Richman[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Quality Control[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Ben Strickland[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Graduate Assistant[/FONT][/FONT]
RecruitingAssistant Coaches Official School Bios
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Paul Chrysthttp://onlyfans.cstv.com/schools/wis/sports/m-footbl/mtt/chryst_paul00.html[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Dave Doeren[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]DelVaughn Alexander[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Wide Receivers[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Chris Ash[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Defensive backs[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Bob Bostad[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Greg Jackson[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Nickel backs/assistant linebackers[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Charlie Partridge[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Defensive Line/Specialists[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Joe Rudolph[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Tight Ends[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]John Settle[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Asst. Coach - Running Backs[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Mark Taurisani[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Director of Football Operations[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Sharon Betlach[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Program Assistant[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Sandy Freye[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Program Assistant[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Kevin Kane[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Graduate Assistant[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Lisa Powell[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Program Assistant[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Andy Richman[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Quality Control[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Ben Strickland[/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica] - Graduate Assistant[/FONT][/FONT]
Incoming Recruits:
Name Pos Height Weight Hometown - Scout/Rivals Rating
2011 Verbals Commitments
Scout.com - #50 overall class - 0-4*, 9-3*, 4-2*, 0-N/R - 2.69* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 1-4*, 9-3*, 1-2*, 2-N/R - 2.698 average
Sam Arneson TE 6-4 225 Merrill, WI - 3*/3*
Michael Caputo LB 6-1 195 Imperial, PA - 3*/3*
Kenzel Doe WR 5-8 171 Oak Ridge, NC - 2*/2*
Makinton Dorleant CB 5-11 170 Naples, FL - 3*/3*
Terrance Floyd CB 5-10 175 Lantana, FL- 2*/3*
Jordan Frederick LB 6-3 210 Madison, WI - 3*/3*
Jake Keefer LB 6-4 200 Baldwin, WI - 3*/4*
Derek Landsich LB 6-0 215 Hartland, WI - 3*/3*
Austin Maly TE 6-5 200 Waunakee, WI - 3*/3*
Tyler Marz OT 6-8 280 Springfield, MN - 2*/N-R
Bennett Okotcha CB 5-10 175 Coppell, TX - 3*/N-R
Eric Steffes TE 6-5 225 Fond du Lac, WI - 3*/3*
Frederick Willis WR 6-3 195 Brookfield, WI - 2*/3*
2010 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #33 overall class - 1-4*, 17-3*, 7-2*, 0-N/R - 2.76* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 0-4*, 20-3*, 4-2*, 1-N/R - 2.76* average
Beau Allen DT 6-3 292 Minnetonka, MN - 4*/3*
Joe Brennan QB 6-4 195 Cherry Hill, NJ - 3*/3*
Cody Byers OLB 6-3 205 Kettering, OH - 3*/3*
Sharard Cadogen DE 6-3 230 Cherry Hill, NJ - 3*/3*
Kyle Costigan DT 6-5 265 Muskego, WI - 2*/2*
Kyle French K 6-1 165 Menomonee Falls, WI - 2*/N-R
Manasseh Garner OLB 6-2 201 Pittsburgh, PA - 3*/3*
Bryce Gilbert DT 6-2 277 Brookfield, WI - 3*/3*
Chase Hammond WR 6-4 200 Youngstown, OH - 3*/3*
Josh Harrison MLB 6-1 220 Huber Hieghts, OH - 3*/3*
Robby Havenstein OT 6-8 340 Frederick, MD - 3*/3*
Warren Herring TE 6-3 230 Belleville, IL - 3*/3*
Jake Irwin DE 6-5 255 Waunakee, WI - 3*/3*
Peniel Jean CB 5-11 182 Wellington, FL - 2*/3*
Dallas Lewallen OT 6-6 295 Berlin, WI - 2*/3*
Jeff Lewis RB 6-2 200 Brookfield, WI - 3*/2*
Marquis Mason WR 6-5 215 Madison, WI - 3*/3*
Joe McNamara OG 6-2 270 Weston, FL - 3*/2*
Cameron Ontko OLB 6-0 210 Cuyahoga Falls, OH - 2*/2*
Frank Tamakloe S 6-3 190 Olney, MD - 3*/3*
Michael Trotter S 6-0 200 Milwaukee, WI - 3*/3*
James White RB 5-10 200 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 3*/3*
Isaiah Williams WR 6-1 193 Miami, FL - 2*/3*
Jameson Wright S 6-1 175 Fort Pierce, FL - 2*/3*
Konrad Zagzebski DE 6-3 225 Schofield, WI - 3*/3*
2009 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #51 class - 2-4*, 11-3*, 8-2* - 2.71* average
Rivals.com - #43 class - 5-4*, 11-3*, 5-2* - 3.00* average
[strike]Kraig Appleton WR 6-4 200 E. St. Louis, IL - 4*/4*[/strike]
Montee Ball RB 5-11 205 Wentzville, MO - 3*/4*
Chris Borland ATH 6-0 213 Kettering, OH - 2*/3*
Jon Budmayr QB 6-0 194 Woodstock, IL - 3*/3*
Casey Dehn OL 6-6 265 Owatonna, MN - 2*/2*
Tyler Dippel DE 6-4 248 Hartford, WI - 2*/3*
Jeff Duckworth WR 6-0 194 Cincinnati, OH - 3*/3*
A.J. Fenton ATH 6-1 215 Erie, PA - 3*/3*
Travis Frederick OL 6-5 310 Walworth, WI - 2*/3*
David Gilbert DE 6-4 220 Oakland Park, FL - 3*/4*
Ryan Groy OL 6-5 285 Middleton, WI - 3*/3*
[strike]Shelby Harris DE 6-3 235 Mequon, WI - 3*/4*[/strike]
Jordan Kohout DT 6-4 265 Waupun, WI - 4*/4*
Zac Matthias OT 6-4 297 Hemlock, MI - 3*/3*
Pat Muldoon DE 6-4 255 Cincinnati, OH - 3*/3*
Conor O'Neill LB 6-1 195 Fort Lauderdale, FL - 3*/3*
Jacob Pedersen TE 6-5 213 Menominee, MI - 2*/2*
Josh Peprah S 6-0 195 Plano, TX - 2*/2*
Dezmen Southward S 6-1 200 Fort Lauderdale, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Darious Thomas DB 6-0 175 Cedar Hill, TX - 2*/2*[/strike]
Brian Wozniak TE 6-4 223 Loveland, OH - 3*/3*
2008 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #26 class - 1-4*, 17-3*, 5-2*, 1-1* - 2.75* average
Rivals.com - #41 class - 3-4*, 14-3*, 7-2*, 0-1* - 2.92* average
Eriks Briedis DT 6-5 263 Miami, FL - 2*/3*
Jake Byrne TE 6-5 240 Rogers, AR - 3*/3*
Kevin Claxton DB 6-2 192 Lauderdale Lakes, FL - 3*/3*
Marcus Cromartie DB 6-0 159 Mansfield, TX - 3*/3*
Jake Current OL 6-3 270 Troy, OH - 3*/3*
Zach Davison DE 6-4 219 Waukee, IA -1*/2*
Antonio Fenelus DB 5-9 170 Boca Raton, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Christopher Garner OL 6-5 315 Augusta, WI[/strike][strike] - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Leonard Hubbard LB 6-2 225 Springfield, IL - 3*/3*[/strike]
Shelton Johnson DB 6-0 167 Carrollton, TX - 2*/2*
[strike]Dex Jones RB 6-1 215 Lombard, IL -3*/3*[/strike]
Brendan Kelly DE 6-6 225 Eden Prairie, MN - 3*/3*
Peter Konz OL 6-6 285 Neenah, WI - 3*/4*
Anthony Mains DE 6-7 225 Naples, FL -3*/3*
[strike]Daniel Moore DT 6-2 290 Joliet, IL -3*/3*[/strike]
Bradley Nortman K 6-3 210 Brookfield, WI - 2*/3*
Curt Phillips QB 6-3 212 Kingsport, TN - 3*/4*
Joe Schafer OL 6-5 265 St. Paul, MN - 3*/3*
Devin Smith DB 5-11 179 Coppell, TX - 3*/3*
[strike]Erik Smith RB 5-11 185 Bolingbrook, IL - 3*/2*[/strike]
Michael Taylor LB 6-2 195 Ashwaubenon, WI - 3*/2*
Tyler Westphal DE 6-6 230 Menasha, WI - 4*/4*
T.J. Williams WR 6-0 180 Kenosha, WI - 3*/2*
Kevin Zeitler OL 6-4 279 Milwaukee, WI - 3*/3*
2007 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #41 class - 1-5*, 2-4*, 9-3*, 6-2* - 2.89* average
Rivals.com - #34 class - 1-5*, 3-4*, 10-3*, 4-2* - 3.06* average
Zach Brown RB 5-10 198 Royal Palm Beach, FL - 2*/3*
Patrick Butrym TE 6-4 245 Waukesha, WI - 3*/2*
John Clay RB 6-0 222 Racine, WI - 4*/4*
David Gilreath WR 5-9 150 Robbinsdale, MN - 3*/3*
[strike]Mario Goins DB 6-0 173 Copperas Cove, TX - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Jasper Grimes DT 6-2 280 Palm Beach Gardens, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
Aaron Henry DB 5-11 169 Immokalee, FL - 3*/3*
Kyle Jefferson WR 6-5 195 Cleveland, OH - 3*/3*
[strike]Daven Jones WR 6-0 185 Cleveland, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Quincy Landingham DB 5-10 202 Bloomfield Hills, MI - 3*/4*[/strike]
[strike]Otis Merrill DB 5-11 170 Cleveland, OH - 2*/3*[/strike]
Louis Nzegwu RB 6-2 230 Platteville, WI - 3*/3*
Josh Oglesby OL 6-7 315 Milwaukee, WI - 5*/5*
Kevin Rouse LB 6-0 217 Joliet, IL - 4*/3*
Blake Sorensen LB 6-2 204 Eden Prairie, MN - 3*/3*
[strike]James Stallons QB 6-6 171 Macomb, MI - 2*/3*[/strike]
Nick Toon WR 6-3 200 Madison, WI - 3*/4*
Phil Welch K 6-3 185 Fort Collins, CO - 2*/2*
2006 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #37 class - 2-4*, 6-3*, 14-2* - 2.45* average
Rivals.com - #42 class - 3-4*, 9-3*, 10-2* - 2.68* average
Isaac Anderson WR 5-11 156 Hopkins, MN - 2*/2*
Niles Brinkley ATH 5-10 176 St. Louis, MO -3*/2*
[strike]Jake Bscherer OL 6-7 270 Sturgeon Bay, WI - 4*/4*[/strike]
Gabe Carimi OL 6-7 268 Monona Grove, WI - 3*/3*
[strike]Kirk DeCremer DE 6-5 240 Verona, WI - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Ricky Garner DE 6-5 225 Pasadena, CA -2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Xavier Harris WR 5-10 170 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Brandon Hoey DT 6-5 280 Shoreview, MN - 3*/4*[/strike]
[strike]Jamathan Ingram-Lyle DB 5-10 150 Boulder, CO - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Diondrae Jenkins ATH 6-2 190 Racine, WI -2*/2*[/strike]
Lance Kendricks WR 6-4 207 Milwaukee, WI - 4*/4*
John Moffitt OL 6-4 290 West Haven, CT -2*/3*
[strike]Maurice Moore DB 5-11 165 Fort Worth, TX -2*/2*[/strike]
Bill Nagy OL 6-5 295 Hudson, OH - 3*/3*
[strike]Josh Nettles ATH 5-11 180 Walton, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Kimuel Royston DB 5-11 180 Minneapolis, MN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Lance Smith RB 5-10 190 Warren, OH - 3*/3*[/strike]
Culmer St. Jean DB 6-0 221 Naples, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Brad Thorson OL 6-4 290 Mequon, WI - 2*/2*[/strike]
Scott Tolzien QB 6-2 174 Palatine, IL - 2*/2*
[strike]Mickey Turner TE 6-3 233 Camdenton, MO - 2*/3*[/strike]
Jay Valai DB 5-9 195 Colleyville, TX - 2*/3*
Name Pos Ht Wt Hometown - Scout/Rivals rating
[strike]No longer on roster[/strike]
Bold indicates starter
2011 Verbals Commitments
Scout.com - #50 overall class - 0-4*, 9-3*, 4-2*, 0-N/R - 2.69* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 1-4*, 9-3*, 1-2*, 2-N/R - 2.698 average
Sam Arneson TE 6-4 225 Merrill, WI - 3*/3*
Michael Caputo LB 6-1 195 Imperial, PA - 3*/3*
Kenzel Doe WR 5-8 171 Oak Ridge, NC - 2*/2*
Makinton Dorleant CB 5-11 170 Naples, FL - 3*/3*
Terrance Floyd CB 5-10 175 Lantana, FL- 2*/3*
Jordan Frederick LB 6-3 210 Madison, WI - 3*/3*
Jake Keefer LB 6-4 200 Baldwin, WI - 3*/4*
Derek Landsich LB 6-0 215 Hartland, WI - 3*/3*
Austin Maly TE 6-5 200 Waunakee, WI - 3*/3*
Tyler Marz OT 6-8 280 Springfield, MN - 2*/N-R
Bennett Okotcha CB 5-10 175 Coppell, TX - 3*/N-R
Eric Steffes TE 6-5 225 Fond du Lac, WI - 3*/3*
Frederick Willis WR 6-3 195 Brookfield, WI - 2*/3*
2010 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #33 overall class - 1-4*, 17-3*, 7-2*, 0-N/R - 2.76* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 0-4*, 20-3*, 4-2*, 1-N/R - 2.76* average
Beau Allen DT 6-3 292 Minnetonka, MN - 4*/3*
Joe Brennan QB 6-4 195 Cherry Hill, NJ - 3*/3*
Cody Byers OLB 6-3 205 Kettering, OH - 3*/3*
Sharard Cadogen DE 6-3 230 Cherry Hill, NJ - 3*/3*
Kyle Costigan DT 6-5 265 Muskego, WI - 2*/2*
Kyle French K 6-1 165 Menomonee Falls, WI - 2*/N-R
Manasseh Garner OLB 6-2 201 Pittsburgh, PA - 3*/3*
Bryce Gilbert DT 6-2 277 Brookfield, WI - 3*/3*
Chase Hammond WR 6-4 200 Youngstown, OH - 3*/3*
Josh Harrison MLB 6-1 220 Huber Hieghts, OH - 3*/3*
Robby Havenstein OT 6-8 340 Frederick, MD - 3*/3*
Warren Herring TE 6-3 230 Belleville, IL - 3*/3*
Jake Irwin DE 6-5 255 Waunakee, WI - 3*/3*
Peniel Jean CB 5-11 182 Wellington, FL - 2*/3*
Dallas Lewallen OT 6-6 295 Berlin, WI - 2*/3*
Jeff Lewis RB 6-2 200 Brookfield, WI - 3*/2*
Marquis Mason WR 6-5 215 Madison, WI - 3*/3*
Joe McNamara OG 6-2 270 Weston, FL - 3*/2*
Cameron Ontko OLB 6-0 210 Cuyahoga Falls, OH - 2*/2*
Frank Tamakloe S 6-3 190 Olney, MD - 3*/3*
Michael Trotter S 6-0 200 Milwaukee, WI - 3*/3*
James White RB 5-10 200 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 3*/3*
Isaiah Williams WR 6-1 193 Miami, FL - 2*/3*
Jameson Wright S 6-1 175 Fort Pierce, FL - 2*/3*
Konrad Zagzebski DE 6-3 225 Schofield, WI - 3*/3*
2009 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #51 class - 2-4*, 11-3*, 8-2* - 2.71* average
Rivals.com - #43 class - 5-4*, 11-3*, 5-2* - 3.00* average
[strike]Kraig Appleton WR 6-4 200 E. St. Louis, IL - 4*/4*[/strike]
Montee Ball RB 5-11 205 Wentzville, MO - 3*/4*
Chris Borland ATH 6-0 213 Kettering, OH - 2*/3*
Jon Budmayr QB 6-0 194 Woodstock, IL - 3*/3*
Casey Dehn OL 6-6 265 Owatonna, MN - 2*/2*
Tyler Dippel DE 6-4 248 Hartford, WI - 2*/3*
Jeff Duckworth WR 6-0 194 Cincinnati, OH - 3*/3*
A.J. Fenton ATH 6-1 215 Erie, PA - 3*/3*
Travis Frederick OL 6-5 310 Walworth, WI - 2*/3*
David Gilbert DE 6-4 220 Oakland Park, FL - 3*/4*
Ryan Groy OL 6-5 285 Middleton, WI - 3*/3*
[strike]Shelby Harris DE 6-3 235 Mequon, WI - 3*/4*[/strike]
Jordan Kohout DT 6-4 265 Waupun, WI - 4*/4*
Zac Matthias OT 6-4 297 Hemlock, MI - 3*/3*
Pat Muldoon DE 6-4 255 Cincinnati, OH - 3*/3*
Conor O'Neill LB 6-1 195 Fort Lauderdale, FL - 3*/3*
Jacob Pedersen TE 6-5 213 Menominee, MI - 2*/2*
Josh Peprah S 6-0 195 Plano, TX - 2*/2*
Dezmen Southward S 6-1 200 Fort Lauderdale, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Darious Thomas DB 6-0 175 Cedar Hill, TX - 2*/2*[/strike]
Brian Wozniak TE 6-4 223 Loveland, OH - 3*/3*
2008 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #26 class - 1-4*, 17-3*, 5-2*, 1-1* - 2.75* average
Rivals.com - #41 class - 3-4*, 14-3*, 7-2*, 0-1* - 2.92* average
Eriks Briedis DT 6-5 263 Miami, FL - 2*/3*
Jake Byrne TE 6-5 240 Rogers, AR - 3*/3*
Kevin Claxton DB 6-2 192 Lauderdale Lakes, FL - 3*/3*
Marcus Cromartie DB 6-0 159 Mansfield, TX - 3*/3*
Jake Current OL 6-3 270 Troy, OH - 3*/3*
Zach Davison DE 6-4 219 Waukee, IA -1*/2*
Antonio Fenelus DB 5-9 170 Boca Raton, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Christopher Garner OL 6-5 315 Augusta, WI[/strike][strike] - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Leonard Hubbard LB 6-2 225 Springfield, IL - 3*/3*[/strike]
Shelton Johnson DB 6-0 167 Carrollton, TX - 2*/2*
[strike]Dex Jones RB 6-1 215 Lombard, IL -3*/3*[/strike]
Brendan Kelly DE 6-6 225 Eden Prairie, MN - 3*/3*
Peter Konz OL 6-6 285 Neenah, WI - 3*/4*
Anthony Mains DE 6-7 225 Naples, FL -3*/3*
[strike]Daniel Moore DT 6-2 290 Joliet, IL -3*/3*[/strike]
Bradley Nortman K 6-3 210 Brookfield, WI - 2*/3*
Curt Phillips QB 6-3 212 Kingsport, TN - 3*/4*
Joe Schafer OL 6-5 265 St. Paul, MN - 3*/3*
Devin Smith DB 5-11 179 Coppell, TX - 3*/3*
[strike]Erik Smith RB 5-11 185 Bolingbrook, IL - 3*/2*[/strike]
Michael Taylor LB 6-2 195 Ashwaubenon, WI - 3*/2*
Tyler Westphal DE 6-6 230 Menasha, WI - 4*/4*
T.J. Williams WR 6-0 180 Kenosha, WI - 3*/2*
Kevin Zeitler OL 6-4 279 Milwaukee, WI - 3*/3*
2007 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #41 class - 1-5*, 2-4*, 9-3*, 6-2* - 2.89* average
Rivals.com - #34 class - 1-5*, 3-4*, 10-3*, 4-2* - 3.06* average
Zach Brown RB 5-10 198 Royal Palm Beach, FL - 2*/3*
Patrick Butrym TE 6-4 245 Waukesha, WI - 3*/2*
John Clay RB 6-0 222 Racine, WI - 4*/4*
David Gilreath WR 5-9 150 Robbinsdale, MN - 3*/3*
[strike]Mario Goins DB 6-0 173 Copperas Cove, TX - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Jasper Grimes DT 6-2 280 Palm Beach Gardens, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
Aaron Henry DB 5-11 169 Immokalee, FL - 3*/3*
Kyle Jefferson WR 6-5 195 Cleveland, OH - 3*/3*
[strike]Daven Jones WR 6-0 185 Cleveland, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Quincy Landingham DB 5-10 202 Bloomfield Hills, MI - 3*/4*[/strike]
[strike]Otis Merrill DB 5-11 170 Cleveland, OH - 2*/3*[/strike]
Louis Nzegwu RB 6-2 230 Platteville, WI - 3*/3*
Josh Oglesby OL 6-7 315 Milwaukee, WI - 5*/5*
Kevin Rouse LB 6-0 217 Joliet, IL - 4*/3*
Blake Sorensen LB 6-2 204 Eden Prairie, MN - 3*/3*
[strike]James Stallons QB 6-6 171 Macomb, MI - 2*/3*[/strike]
Nick Toon WR 6-3 200 Madison, WI - 3*/4*
Phil Welch K 6-3 185 Fort Collins, CO - 2*/2*
2006 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #37 class - 2-4*, 6-3*, 14-2* - 2.45* average
Rivals.com - #42 class - 3-4*, 9-3*, 10-2* - 2.68* average
Isaac Anderson WR 5-11 156 Hopkins, MN - 2*/2*
Niles Brinkley ATH 5-10 176 St. Louis, MO -3*/2*
[strike]Jake Bscherer OL 6-7 270 Sturgeon Bay, WI - 4*/4*[/strike]
Gabe Carimi OL 6-7 268 Monona Grove, WI - 3*/3*
[strike]Kirk DeCremer DE 6-5 240 Verona, WI - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Ricky Garner DE 6-5 225 Pasadena, CA -2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Xavier Harris WR 5-10 170 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Brandon Hoey DT 6-5 280 Shoreview, MN - 3*/4*[/strike]
[strike]Jamathan Ingram-Lyle DB 5-10 150 Boulder, CO - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Diondrae Jenkins ATH 6-2 190 Racine, WI -2*/2*[/strike]
Lance Kendricks WR 6-4 207 Milwaukee, WI - 4*/4*
John Moffitt OL 6-4 290 West Haven, CT -2*/3*
[strike]Maurice Moore DB 5-11 165 Fort Worth, TX -2*/2*[/strike]
Bill Nagy OL 6-5 295 Hudson, OH - 3*/3*
[strike]Josh Nettles ATH 5-11 180 Walton, FL - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Kimuel Royston DB 5-11 180 Minneapolis, MN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Lance Smith RB 5-10 190 Warren, OH - 3*/3*[/strike]
Culmer St. Jean DB 6-0 221 Naples, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Brad Thorson OL 6-4 290 Mequon, WI - 2*/2*[/strike]
Scott Tolzien QB 6-2 174 Palatine, IL - 2*/2*
[strike]Mickey Turner TE 6-3 233 Camdenton, MO - 2*/3*[/strike]
Jay Valai DB 5-9 195 Colleyville, TX - 2*/3*
Name Pos Ht Wt Hometown - Scout/Rivals rating
[strike]No longer on roster[/strike]
Bold indicates starter
Behind the Numbers
Behind DSA (Skip if familiar with DSA)
Differential Statistical Analysis (DSA) is a way of looking behind the numbers by taking the quality of the opposition into consideration in an objective, albeit limited way. By first eliminating every game against FCS (formerly known as Division I-AA) competition and then comparing every FBS team's output to the average output allowed (or gained) by their opposition, a more complete picture is obtained of each team's performance.
For offense, the yardage gained and points scored are compared to the yards and points allowed, on average, by the opponents' defenses. For example, last year Ohio State scored 7 points for every 6 points that their opponents allowed, on average. Their Differential Scoring Offense (DSO) was thus: 7/6 = 1.167. Defense works pretty much the same way; a team's average points or yards allowed is divided by the points or yards that their opponents gained when they played everyone else. Last year, Ohio State allowed only 46.5% as many points as their opponents scored, on average, against everyone else they played. So OSU's Differential Scoring Defense (DSD) was 0.465.
You Get What You Play For
Sometimes the numbers tell you exactly what your eyes tell you, like when the numbers said the Buckeyes would paste Marshall and that's exactly what happened. Sometimes the numbers are deceiving, but a thorough look behind them reassures your football instincts, like when DSA showed that the Buckeyes need not fear the Quack attack. Then there are the times when you and everyone else are expecting a tough game from a quality opponent, and the numbers blind-side you. Welcome to Wisconsin Week, 2010.
If the message board is any indication, Buckeye fans have been more concerned about this game than about any other this season. Vegas too believes the Buckeyes are bound to be pushed to the limit by the Badgers. They have the Buckeyes as 4.5 to 6 point favorites.
Certainly much of this has to do with the venue. Both the Ohio State faithful and the odds-makers are well aware that Madison has been unkind to the Scarlet and Gray for the past few decades. How much difference does Camp Randall make, do you think? Ten points? Fourteen? Even if you concede 3, 4 or even 5 times the usual home-field advantage; DSA has a surprise for you: Don't even worry about it.
Before we get there though, let's take a look at the traditional stats for both teams.
But then there is DSA. The tables below have a very different story to tell. First let's define the acronyms:
Wisconsin's traditional rushing offense is quite good, and traditional stats suggest that it is better than Ohio State's less conventional ground attack. DSA concedes that the Badgers have a good running game, producing 19.3% more yards on the ground than their opponents typically surrender (DRO of 1.193). But Ohio State's DRO is quite a bit better. While Ohio State fans would all love to see the Buckeye tailbacks produce the way the Badgers do, there is no reason to automatically concede the better rushing attack to the Badgers, and DSA proves it.
Defensively, the comparison isn't particularly close either way, though it should be observed that the Badgers are at least respectable defending the run. The Buckeyes are vastly superior, but the Badgers aren't horrible.
Passing
The TV analysts will observe that the Badgers rank 16th in the nation in passing efficiency and will tell you this means the Badgers are balanced. As one of them often says, "Not so fast my friends". Wisconsin's DPE-O of just 1.065 would have ranked #36 in the country last year. What's more, their starting quarterback's PE is essentially identical to the team number. Ohio State's starter, on the other hand, has a PE several points higher than the team (170.47), and his DPE-O (1.314) would have ranked #2 in the country last year.
Traditional stats say Ohio State is a little better at throwing the ball. DSA shows that the Buckeyes are much better than the Badgers.
Again, DSA throws the two teams into sharp relief on the defensive side of the ball. Wisconsin is actually below average when defending against the pass, while the Buckeyes are having a banner year with a banged up defensive backfield. The Badgers are allowing Passing Efficiency that is almost 8% better than their opponents manage on average (DPE-D of 1.079) in spite of the fact that they have been playing with the lead most of the year and they knew the pass was coming. The Buckeyes DPE-D of 0.738 is better than any Buckeye team of the Tressel era in spite of a rash of injuries in the defensive backfield.
Scoring
As with Passing Efficiency (offense), Wisconsin is ranked 16th in the country in Scoring Offense. DSA shows that the Scoring Offense ranking is even more misleading the the PE number.
Wisconsin's DSO of 0.989 shows the Badgers to actually be BELOW AVERAGE in scoring. The Buckeyes on the other hand sport a DSO that would have ranked #3 in the country last year; higher than any Jim Tressel team has ever achieved.
Defensively, DSA shows the Buckeyes to be a little below their recent lofty standards, but within striking distance of achieving a great year. The DSD of 0.541 if posted for a full season would be the Buckeyes' worst number since 2004, though it would have ranked 8th in the nation last year.
Wisconsin on the other hand, appears to be pretty good by traditional numbers, but shockingly average by DSA standards, holding teams to just 2.4% below their usual scoring output. Compare this to Ohio State holding teams to 45.9% below their usual point total.
Affected by early-season special-teams breakdowns, the DSD number for Ohio State is a disappointment at this point in the season. It is still 19 times better than Wisconsin's number.
Composites
As with the other numbers, DYC and DSC shows the Buckeyes to be a very good, bordering on great football team. Once the special teams struggles from earlier in the year fade in significance, Ohio State's DSA stats should rival those posted by the 2006 Buckeyes.
Wisconsin on the other hand, is revealed to be very average. With both DYC and DSC being just slightly better than one, it is clear that the Badgers will have to play out of their minds to have any chance of hanging with the superior Buckeyes on Saturday night.
Prediction
Those familiar with DSA may remember that it can be combined with traditional stats to produce predictions for the upcoming game. While these stats are far more accurate later in the season, it is not too early to get a general indication of what to expect.
The oddsmakers in Vegas, to say nothing of the boys in Madison, are in for a big surprise on Saturday night. After the Jump Around there will be a long line of Badger fans heading for the exits at Camp Randall, and a long line of Buckeye fans heading for the pay-out window at the sports books in the desert. Buckeyes keep on rolling.
The Lighter SideDifferential Statistical Analysis (DSA) is a way of looking behind the numbers by taking the quality of the opposition into consideration in an objective, albeit limited way. By first eliminating every game against FCS (formerly known as Division I-AA) competition and then comparing every FBS team's output to the average output allowed (or gained) by their opposition, a more complete picture is obtained of each team's performance.
For offense, the yardage gained and points scored are compared to the yards and points allowed, on average, by the opponents' defenses. For example, last year Ohio State scored 7 points for every 6 points that their opponents allowed, on average. Their Differential Scoring Offense (DSO) was thus: 7/6 = 1.167. Defense works pretty much the same way; a team's average points or yards allowed is divided by the points or yards that their opponents gained when they played everyone else. Last year, Ohio State allowed only 46.5% as many points as their opponents scored, on average, against everyone else they played. So OSU's Differential Scoring Defense (DSD) was 0.465.
You Get What You Play For
Sometimes the numbers tell you exactly what your eyes tell you, like when the numbers said the Buckeyes would paste Marshall and that's exactly what happened. Sometimes the numbers are deceiving, but a thorough look behind them reassures your football instincts, like when DSA showed that the Buckeyes need not fear the Quack attack. Then there are the times when you and everyone else are expecting a tough game from a quality opponent, and the numbers blind-side you. Welcome to Wisconsin Week, 2010.
If the message board is any indication, Buckeye fans have been more concerned about this game than about any other this season. Vegas too believes the Buckeyes are bound to be pushed to the limit by the Badgers. They have the Buckeyes as 4.5 to 6 point favorites.
Certainly much of this has to do with the venue. Both the Ohio State faithful and the odds-makers are well aware that Madison has been unkind to the Scarlet and Gray for the past few decades. How much difference does Camp Randall make, do you think? Ten points? Fourteen? Even if you concede 3, 4 or even 5 times the usual home-field advantage; DSA has a surprise for you: Don't even worry about it.
Before we get there though, let's take a look at the traditional stats for both teams.
OFFENSE___________Rushing___Passing___Pass_Eff.___Total__ __Points
Ohio_State_________217.33____248.50____165.67_____ 465.83___43.17
Wisconsin__________240.83____209.33____160.14_____ 450.17___37.17
DEFENSE___________Rushing___Passing___Pass_Eff.___Total__ __Points
Ohio_State__________78.67____158.33_____93.81_____ 237.00___13.50
Wisconsin__________108.17____200.17____135.11_____ 308.33___19.00
These are the numbers they'll show on TV and in the newspaper. Superficially they seem to show that the Buckeyes are a little better on offense and moderately better on defense. With seemingly little difference between the quality of the teams, the less tangible effect of a rowdy, lubricated Camp Randall seems to be well within striking distance.Ohio_State_________217.33____248.50____165.67_____ 465.83___43.17
Wisconsin__________240.83____209.33____160.14_____ 450.17___37.17
DEFENSE___________Rushing___Passing___Pass_Eff.___Total__ __Points
Ohio_State__________78.67____158.33_____93.81_____ 237.00___13.50
Wisconsin__________108.17____200.17____135.11_____ 308.33___19.00
But then there is DSA. The tables below have a very different story to tell. First let's define the acronyms:
DRO = Differential Rushing Offense
DPO = Differential Passing Offense
DPE-O = Differential Pass Efficiency - Offense
DTO = Differential Total Offense
DSO = Differential Scoring Offense
DRD = Differential Rushing Defense
DPD = Differential Passing Defense
DPE-D = Differential Pass Efficiency - Defense
DTD = Differential Total Defense
DSD = Differential Scoring Defense
DYC = Differential Yardage Composite
DTO/DTD
DSC = Differential Scoring Composite
DSO/DSD
RushingDPO = Differential Passing Offense
DPE-O = Differential Pass Efficiency - Offense
DTO = Differential Total Offense
DSO = Differential Scoring Offense
DRD = Differential Rushing Defense
DPD = Differential Passing Defense
DPE-D = Differential Pass Efficiency - Defense
DTD = Differential Total Defense
DSD = Differential Scoring Defense
DYC = Differential Yardage Composite
DTO/DTD
DSC = Differential Scoring Composite
DSO/DSD
OFFENSE______DRO____DPO____DPE-O____DTO_____DSO
Ohio_State__1.271__1.184___1.202___1.223___1.529
Wisconsin___1.193__0.873___1.065___1.016___0.989
DEFENSE______DRD____DPD____DPE-D____DTD_____DSD
Ohio_State__0.521__0.760___0.738___0.660___0.541
Wisconsin___0.781__1.021___1.079___0.920___0.976
COMPOSITES_______DYC________DSC_
Ohio_State______1.853______2.827
Wisconsin_______1.105______1.013
Ohio_State__1.271__1.184___1.202___1.223___1.529
Wisconsin___1.193__0.873___1.065___1.016___0.989
DEFENSE______DRD____DPD____DPE-D____DTD_____DSD
Ohio_State__0.521__0.760___0.738___0.660___0.541
Wisconsin___0.781__1.021___1.079___0.920___0.976
COMPOSITES_______DYC________DSC_
Ohio_State______1.853______2.827
Wisconsin_______1.105______1.013
Wisconsin's traditional rushing offense is quite good, and traditional stats suggest that it is better than Ohio State's less conventional ground attack. DSA concedes that the Badgers have a good running game, producing 19.3% more yards on the ground than their opponents typically surrender (DRO of 1.193). But Ohio State's DRO is quite a bit better. While Ohio State fans would all love to see the Buckeye tailbacks produce the way the Badgers do, there is no reason to automatically concede the better rushing attack to the Badgers, and DSA proves it.
Defensively, the comparison isn't particularly close either way, though it should be observed that the Badgers are at least respectable defending the run. The Buckeyes are vastly superior, but the Badgers aren't horrible.
Passing
The TV analysts will observe that the Badgers rank 16th in the nation in passing efficiency and will tell you this means the Badgers are balanced. As one of them often says, "Not so fast my friends". Wisconsin's DPE-O of just 1.065 would have ranked #36 in the country last year. What's more, their starting quarterback's PE is essentially identical to the team number. Ohio State's starter, on the other hand, has a PE several points higher than the team (170.47), and his DPE-O (1.314) would have ranked #2 in the country last year.
Traditional stats say Ohio State is a little better at throwing the ball. DSA shows that the Buckeyes are much better than the Badgers.
Again, DSA throws the two teams into sharp relief on the defensive side of the ball. Wisconsin is actually below average when defending against the pass, while the Buckeyes are having a banner year with a banged up defensive backfield. The Badgers are allowing Passing Efficiency that is almost 8% better than their opponents manage on average (DPE-D of 1.079) in spite of the fact that they have been playing with the lead most of the year and they knew the pass was coming. The Buckeyes DPE-D of 0.738 is better than any Buckeye team of the Tressel era in spite of a rash of injuries in the defensive backfield.
Scoring
As with Passing Efficiency (offense), Wisconsin is ranked 16th in the country in Scoring Offense. DSA shows that the Scoring Offense ranking is even more misleading the the PE number.
Wisconsin's DSO of 0.989 shows the Badgers to actually be BELOW AVERAGE in scoring. The Buckeyes on the other hand sport a DSO that would have ranked #3 in the country last year; higher than any Jim Tressel team has ever achieved.
Defensively, DSA shows the Buckeyes to be a little below their recent lofty standards, but within striking distance of achieving a great year. The DSD of 0.541 if posted for a full season would be the Buckeyes' worst number since 2004, though it would have ranked 8th in the nation last year.
Wisconsin on the other hand, appears to be pretty good by traditional numbers, but shockingly average by DSA standards, holding teams to just 2.4% below their usual scoring output. Compare this to Ohio State holding teams to 45.9% below their usual point total.
Affected by early-season special-teams breakdowns, the DSD number for Ohio State is a disappointment at this point in the season. It is still 19 times better than Wisconsin's number.
Composites
As with the other numbers, DYC and DSC shows the Buckeyes to be a very good, bordering on great football team. Once the special teams struggles from earlier in the year fade in significance, Ohio State's DSA stats should rival those posted by the 2006 Buckeyes.
Wisconsin on the other hand, is revealed to be very average. With both DYC and DSC being just slightly better than one, it is clear that the Badgers will have to play out of their minds to have any chance of hanging with the superior Buckeyes on Saturday night.
Prediction
Those familiar with DSA may remember that it can be combined with traditional stats to produce predictions for the upcoming game. While these stats are far more accurate later in the season, it is not too early to get a general indication of what to expect.
Buckeyes: 414 to 428 yards -- 34 to 42 points
Badgers: 241 to 275 yards -- 13 to 17 points
ConclusionBadgers: 241 to 275 yards -- 13 to 17 points
The oddsmakers in Vegas, to say nothing of the boys in Madison, are in for a big surprise on Saturday night. After the Jump Around there will be a long line of Badger fans heading for the exits at Camp Randall, and a long line of Buckeye fans heading for the pay-out window at the sports books in the desert. Buckeyes keep on rolling.
One Hundred
Lets take a walk down memory lane. In the wake of John Cooper's firing after an uninspired Outback Bowl loss to Ryan Brewster, excuse me, South Carolina, Buckeye fans were introduced to James Patrick Tressel. Some of us may have remembered him from his days on Earle Bruce's staff while some of us were aware of his D-IAA exploits at Youngstown State. But, most of us were not real sure that hiring a man who had no D-IA experience was such a good idea and many of us though Glen Mason seemed liked a good choice for the job. Well, it turns out that many of us were wrong, Andy Gieger was right, and Jim Tressel gets it done at the big schools just like he did at YSU.
Tressel's first team, a 7-5 squad, didn't really give much indication of what Ohio State would become under his watch. Remember 6-13 to UCLA? 17-20 to Wisconsin? It was the 2001 team which blew a big lead allowing Joe Paterno to win his 324th game, 27-29, passing Bear Bryant. But, taking a look in the rear view mirror, Tressel has amassed 3 BCS championship game appearances, 1 BCS National Title, 6 Big Ten Titles - the last 5 of which have been consecutive, and has appeared in 7 BCS bowl games (2001 Outback and 2004 Alamo being the only exceptions). Tressel has coached a Heisman Trophy winner in Troy Smith, Tressel has beaten Michigan 8 times in 9 tries. What more could fans ask?
When asked about the milestone, Coach gave credit to Ohio State, "This is a place that if they let you stay long enough, you should win 100." Well, coach, I think maybe you had a little to do with it as well. It seems rather fitting that your Buckeyes are number 1 in the nation this week.
Odd ball fact: Win number 100 came against Indiana State
Win number 100 at Ohio State came against Indiana.
Introducing Terrelle Pryor: Pocket Passer
Get used to it? In 2004 an exciting QB by the name of Troy Smith seemed to finally "put it together" against Purdue. The game was a loss, and lot of people recall Smith's next game that season - a beat down of Michigan - as his coming out party, but it was against Purdue that Smith's "light went on." Flash forward to 2009: an electric QB by the name of Terrelle Pryor had possibly his worst game as a collegian against Purdue. But, it was during this game, on an incomplete pass over the middle where Terrelle Pryor's "light went on." How? It was that pass where Terrelle finally stepped up in the pocket and delivered a ball. Against Indiana last week, the former runner made no effort to run at all. He was simply a drop back passer, and sure he had a bad wheel, but the man threw for a personal best 334. Pryor came to Ohio State to learn how to be a quarterback. That's exactly what he's done.
Short kicks
Can an onside kick be worse than what Texas Tech tried last week? Not only did the kick not go the required 10 yards, but three Red Raiders stood around the football as if it might magically begin rolling to the 40 instead of cutting their losses and downing it. Instead, the on-side kick was scooped up by Baylor and returned for a TD. I don't know, maybe Ohio State's special teams aren't that bad after all.
The Old Ball Coach
Thanks to Steve Spurrier for taking a moment out of his busy golfing schedule to design a game plan to beat Alabama. One had to wonder if anyone would ever exploit a defense which lost 9 of 11 starters and sure enough the Old Ball Coach got it done.
By the Book
Asked why he went for two when his Buckeyes were beating the living snot out of rival Michigan, Woody Hayes remarked, "Because they wouldn't let me go for three."
Asked why he went for two when his Badgers were up 25 against Minnesota Bret Bielema remarked, "We play for a big axe, it's a rivalry, and doggone it, I hate the Gophers." Wait a second. No he didn't. Instead Bielema explained that every coach carries around a card which has a list of scores where a team's best interest is served by going for two. Plus 25 falls under the latter category, I guess. Let's take a moment to contemplate the consequences.
First, if you're up 25 with about 6:00 to go in the fourth your card should say something like this: "Um, coach, you're up 25 with 5 to play. Just kick the friggin ball and get out of here." Second, why are you even looking at this card, Bret? You're up 25 with about 6 to play. This isn't blackjack, brother. It's not like you've been dealt an Ace-Seven and you need to figure out if you should take a hit or stay with 18 against a 6 while putting extra money at risk. The word is "discretion." Look into it.
More importantly is this. On one sideline this weekend in Madison you will have a man who has coached in 9 National Title games during his career. A man who coaches and a man who not only understands situations, but who sometimes looks like he's actually attempting to set up future situations intentionally. On the other, you have a guy who is reading an index card. Looking back, I wonder if Bret had a cheat sheet that said "when you're going into half against Penn State and kicking off, intentionally go offsides as many times as possible."
Back in the "good old days" Alvarez would meet your head coach at mid field prior to the game, hand him his 3 page play book and say "try and stop us." Now, Alvarez hands that play book and some index cards, I guess, to Bret and says "read and react."
It's time to defend that Number One ranking. Considering the personalities, safe money is on Ohio State. Go Bucks!
Traditions & Opponent PerspectiveLets take a walk down memory lane. In the wake of John Cooper's firing after an uninspired Outback Bowl loss to Ryan Brewster, excuse me, South Carolina, Buckeye fans were introduced to James Patrick Tressel. Some of us may have remembered him from his days on Earle Bruce's staff while some of us were aware of his D-IAA exploits at Youngstown State. But, most of us were not real sure that hiring a man who had no D-IA experience was such a good idea and many of us though Glen Mason seemed liked a good choice for the job. Well, it turns out that many of us were wrong, Andy Gieger was right, and Jim Tressel gets it done at the big schools just like he did at YSU.
Tressel's first team, a 7-5 squad, didn't really give much indication of what Ohio State would become under his watch. Remember 6-13 to UCLA? 17-20 to Wisconsin? It was the 2001 team which blew a big lead allowing Joe Paterno to win his 324th game, 27-29, passing Bear Bryant. But, taking a look in the rear view mirror, Tressel has amassed 3 BCS championship game appearances, 1 BCS National Title, 6 Big Ten Titles - the last 5 of which have been consecutive, and has appeared in 7 BCS bowl games (2001 Outback and 2004 Alamo being the only exceptions). Tressel has coached a Heisman Trophy winner in Troy Smith, Tressel has beaten Michigan 8 times in 9 tries. What more could fans ask?
When asked about the milestone, Coach gave credit to Ohio State, "This is a place that if they let you stay long enough, you should win 100." Well, coach, I think maybe you had a little to do with it as well. It seems rather fitting that your Buckeyes are number 1 in the nation this week.
Odd ball fact: Win number 100 came against Indiana State
Win number 100 at Ohio State came against Indiana.
Introducing Terrelle Pryor: Pocket Passer
Get used to it? In 2004 an exciting QB by the name of Troy Smith seemed to finally "put it together" against Purdue. The game was a loss, and lot of people recall Smith's next game that season - a beat down of Michigan - as his coming out party, but it was against Purdue that Smith's "light went on." Flash forward to 2009: an electric QB by the name of Terrelle Pryor had possibly his worst game as a collegian against Purdue. But, it was during this game, on an incomplete pass over the middle where Terrelle Pryor's "light went on." How? It was that pass where Terrelle finally stepped up in the pocket and delivered a ball. Against Indiana last week, the former runner made no effort to run at all. He was simply a drop back passer, and sure he had a bad wheel, but the man threw for a personal best 334. Pryor came to Ohio State to learn how to be a quarterback. That's exactly what he's done.
Short kicks
Can an onside kick be worse than what Texas Tech tried last week? Not only did the kick not go the required 10 yards, but three Red Raiders stood around the football as if it might magically begin rolling to the 40 instead of cutting their losses and downing it. Instead, the on-side kick was scooped up by Baylor and returned for a TD. I don't know, maybe Ohio State's special teams aren't that bad after all.
The Old Ball Coach
Thanks to Steve Spurrier for taking a moment out of his busy golfing schedule to design a game plan to beat Alabama. One had to wonder if anyone would ever exploit a defense which lost 9 of 11 starters and sure enough the Old Ball Coach got it done.
By the Book
Asked why he went for two when his Buckeyes were beating the living snot out of rival Michigan, Woody Hayes remarked, "Because they wouldn't let me go for three."
Asked why he went for two when his Badgers were up 25 against Minnesota Bret Bielema remarked, "We play for a big axe, it's a rivalry, and doggone it, I hate the Gophers." Wait a second. No he didn't. Instead Bielema explained that every coach carries around a card which has a list of scores where a team's best interest is served by going for two. Plus 25 falls under the latter category, I guess. Let's take a moment to contemplate the consequences.
First, if you're up 25 with about 6:00 to go in the fourth your card should say something like this: "Um, coach, you're up 25 with 5 to play. Just kick the friggin ball and get out of here." Second, why are you even looking at this card, Bret? You're up 25 with about 6 to play. This isn't blackjack, brother. It's not like you've been dealt an Ace-Seven and you need to figure out if you should take a hit or stay with 18 against a 6 while putting extra money at risk. The word is "discretion." Look into it.
More importantly is this. On one sideline this weekend in Madison you will have a man who has coached in 9 National Title games during his career. A man who coaches and a man who not only understands situations, but who sometimes looks like he's actually attempting to set up future situations intentionally. On the other, you have a guy who is reading an index card. Looking back, I wonder if Bret had a cheat sheet that said "when you're going into half against Penn State and kicking off, intentionally go offsides as many times as possible."
Back in the "good old days" Alvarez would meet your head coach at mid field prior to the game, hand him his 3 page play book and say "try and stop us." Now, Alvarez hands that play book and some index cards, I guess, to Bret and says "read and react."
It's time to defend that Number One ranking. Considering the personalities, safe money is on Ohio State. Go Bucks!
The Wisconsin Badgers are a team rich with traditions.
The team's nickname, 'Badgers,' was borrowed from the state of Wisconsin. The territory was dubbed the 'Badger State,' not because of animals in the region, but rather an association with lead miners in the 1820s. Prospectors came to the state looking for minerals. Without shelter in the winter, the miners had to 'live like badgers' in tunnels burrowed into hillsides.
When a Badger team wins an athletic contest, members of the band turn their hats around and wear them backwards. The practice started in the 1920s to symbolize the band looking back at the victory in days when they marched out with the departing crowd.
Badgers in various forms have been recognized as the school mascot for decades. The version currently known as Bucky, sporting a cardinal and white letter sweater, was first drawn in 1940 by artist Art Evans. At that time, the badger went by names like Benny, Buddy, Bernie, Bobby and Bouncey. Art Lentz, the department's publicity director, had the idea to bring the mascot to life. The original badger mascot was too vicious to control. On more than one occasion, the live badger escaped handlers before a sideline hero recaptured the animal with a flying tackle. It was decided in the interest of fan and player safety that Wisconsin's mascot be retired to the Madison Zoo. The Badger Yearbook replaced the live badger with a small raccoon named Regdab (badger backwards) and passed it off as a 'badger in a raccoon coat.' In 1949, a student in the university's art department, Connie Conrad, was commissioned to mold a paper-mache badger head. Gymnast and cheerleader, Bill Sagal, of Plymouth, Wis., was directed by homecoming chair Bill Sachse, to wear the outfit at the homecoming game. A contest was staged to name the popular mascot. The winner was Buckingham U. Badger, or Bucky. The name apparently came from the lyrics in a song which encouraged the football team to 'buck right through that line.'
An integral part of any Wisconsin band performance is the playing of the Bud song. The tune is a spinoff of the song 'You've Said It All,' a jingle with words and music originally written by Steve Karmen for Budweiser beer commercials. Copyrighted by Sandlee Publishing Corporation in 1970, the song has become legendary at the University because of its polka-like rhythm. The song became a football tradition after a 1978 victory over Oregon. "Wisconsin was behind by three touchdowns, and the crowd was really dead. I played the song to get everyone pepped up. About 20 seconds after that, Wisconsin scored a TD. I played it again, and Wisconsin scored another touchdown. From then on, the band could never play enough 'Bud,'" said Leckrone.
History of the Camp Randall Arch
The Camp Randall Memorial Arch commemorates one of the most turbulent times in our nation's history: the Civil War. At that time, Camp Randall was not a football stadium - it was a training camp for 70,000 Wisconsin troops, representing nearly all of the state's military might.
Named for Gov. Alexander W. Randall, the encampment also served as a stockade and hospital for 1,400 Confederate soldiers captured at the Battle of Shiloh in 1862. Many of them died at Camp Randall and were buried at "soldiers' rest" at a cemetery on Madison's west side (Forest Hills) - the northernmost Confederate cemetery in the United States. Union soldiers who died at Camp Randall are also buried at soldiers' rest, in a separate section of the cemetery.
The Camp Randall Memorial Arch on Monroe Street was dedicated in 1912, and it serves as the entrance to the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Park. It's also the entrance to Camp Randall Stadium for the UW Marching Band on football Saturdays.
The two statues that flank the arch - an enlisted solider and an officer - do not have names, because they represent all of Wisconsin's Civil War soldiers. The "1912" inscription on the officer's pedestal refers to the dedication date of the arch, and the "1861-1865" inscription on the enlisted soldier's pedestal marks the years our country fought the Civil War.
The University of Wisconsin Athletic Department's official colors are Cardinal and White. PMS 200 is the designated color of the cardinal.
Fifth Quarter
The Wisconsin Band is nationally famous for its post-game celebration called the Fifth Quarter. Win or lose, fans sing, dance and cheer with the band as they play traditional favorites. Originally, the post-game concert was designed to give the fans something to listen to on their way out of the stadium, but it developed into a post-game party as the band built in audience participation activities.
Graduating Law Students
At the homecoming game, graduating law students throw canes over the crossbar of the goal post in a pre-game ceremony. If students catch their cane, legend claims they will win their first case. If the cane is dropped, the case will be lost. The custom originated at Harvard and came to the UW-Madison in 1910.
Paul Bunyan Axe
The most-played rivalry in Division I football occurs when Wisconsin and Minnesota meet. The UW-UM series is the nation's oldest and has been played continuously for since 1890 (except for 1906). The game has alternated sites between the university campuses since 1946. Much prestige was always associated with the game, and the significance was emphasized with its place on the schedule. Between 1933 and 1982, the Wisconsin-Minnesota game was always the final regular-season contest for each school.
The series took an added twist in 1948 when more than state bragging rights were on the line. After a 16-0 setback that season, the Wisconsin lettermen's group, the National 'W' Club, presented Minnesota with an axe wielded by Paul Bunyan. He was the mythical giant of Midwestern lumber camps. Each year since, the winner of the annual battle between the Big Ten rivals is presented with the axe, complete with scores inscribed on the handle, for display on its campus.
Slab of Bacon
The Slab of Bacon trophy was the precursor to Paul Bunyan's Axe as the prize in the Wisconsin-Minnesota football series. Apparently, the trophy was presented to the winning school by a sorority from the losing institution. The trophy was discontinued in the 1940s and was discovered in a storage room at the UW Department of Athletics in 1994. It is currently housed in the football office at Wisconsin. 'We took home the bacon,' Coach Barry Alvarez said, 'and kept it.'
"Varsity"
The traditional arm-waving at the end of the song, 'Varsity,' was the 1934 brainstorm of band leader Ray Dvorak. He saw Pennsylvania students wave their caps after losing a game. Dvorak later instructed Wisconsin students to salute UW President Glenn Frank after each game.
Var-sity! Var-sity! U-rah-rah! Wisconsin!
Praise to thee we sing
Praise to thee our Alma Mater
U-rah-rah, Wisconsin
Before each home game, the UW cheerleaders and the Red Squad help spread Badger Spirit around Madison. The day begins with a trip to the chancellor's house on the official Bucky Wagon. The Wagon Crew drives around downtown Madison, the Capitol, and around campus. The trip ends at Camp Randall, where the cheerleaders chant, "Let's Go Red Peppers," and each eat a red hot chili pepper.
The time honored "Jump Around" could possibly be the most amazing tradition on any college campus for its students. Just before the fourth quarter 10,500 energy-shocked students literally jump up, down, and around for three minutes preparing our team for fourth quarter battle. The "Jump Around" will get all fans out of their seats unless they don't mind their seat vibrating. The "Jump Around" is so powerful the stadium starts to shake.
Historical DataWhen a Badger team wins an athletic contest, members of the band turn their hats around and wear them backwards. The practice started in the 1920s to symbolize the band looking back at the victory in days when they marched out with the departing crowd.
Badgers in various forms have been recognized as the school mascot for decades. The version currently known as Bucky, sporting a cardinal and white letter sweater, was first drawn in 1940 by artist Art Evans. At that time, the badger went by names like Benny, Buddy, Bernie, Bobby and Bouncey. Art Lentz, the department's publicity director, had the idea to bring the mascot to life. The original badger mascot was too vicious to control. On more than one occasion, the live badger escaped handlers before a sideline hero recaptured the animal with a flying tackle. It was decided in the interest of fan and player safety that Wisconsin's mascot be retired to the Madison Zoo. The Badger Yearbook replaced the live badger with a small raccoon named Regdab (badger backwards) and passed it off as a 'badger in a raccoon coat.' In 1949, a student in the university's art department, Connie Conrad, was commissioned to mold a paper-mache badger head. Gymnast and cheerleader, Bill Sagal, of Plymouth, Wis., was directed by homecoming chair Bill Sachse, to wear the outfit at the homecoming game. A contest was staged to name the popular mascot. The winner was Buckingham U. Badger, or Bucky. The name apparently came from the lyrics in a song which encouraged the football team to 'buck right through that line.'
An integral part of any Wisconsin band performance is the playing of the Bud song. The tune is a spinoff of the song 'You've Said It All,' a jingle with words and music originally written by Steve Karmen for Budweiser beer commercials. Copyrighted by Sandlee Publishing Corporation in 1970, the song has become legendary at the University because of its polka-like rhythm. The song became a football tradition after a 1978 victory over Oregon. "Wisconsin was behind by three touchdowns, and the crowd was really dead. I played the song to get everyone pepped up. About 20 seconds after that, Wisconsin scored a TD. I played it again, and Wisconsin scored another touchdown. From then on, the band could never play enough 'Bud,'" said Leckrone.
History of the Camp Randall Arch
The Camp Randall Memorial Arch commemorates one of the most turbulent times in our nation's history: the Civil War. At that time, Camp Randall was not a football stadium - it was a training camp for 70,000 Wisconsin troops, representing nearly all of the state's military might.
Named for Gov. Alexander W. Randall, the encampment also served as a stockade and hospital for 1,400 Confederate soldiers captured at the Battle of Shiloh in 1862. Many of them died at Camp Randall and were buried at "soldiers' rest" at a cemetery on Madison's west side (Forest Hills) - the northernmost Confederate cemetery in the United States. Union soldiers who died at Camp Randall are also buried at soldiers' rest, in a separate section of the cemetery.
The Camp Randall Memorial Arch on Monroe Street was dedicated in 1912, and it serves as the entrance to the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Park. It's also the entrance to Camp Randall Stadium for the UW Marching Band on football Saturdays.
The two statues that flank the arch - an enlisted solider and an officer - do not have names, because they represent all of Wisconsin's Civil War soldiers. The "1912" inscription on the officer's pedestal refers to the dedication date of the arch, and the "1861-1865" inscription on the enlisted soldier's pedestal marks the years our country fought the Civil War.
The University of Wisconsin Athletic Department's official colors are Cardinal and White. PMS 200 is the designated color of the cardinal.
Fifth Quarter
The Wisconsin Band is nationally famous for its post-game celebration called the Fifth Quarter. Win or lose, fans sing, dance and cheer with the band as they play traditional favorites. Originally, the post-game concert was designed to give the fans something to listen to on their way out of the stadium, but it developed into a post-game party as the band built in audience participation activities.
Graduating Law Students
At the homecoming game, graduating law students throw canes over the crossbar of the goal post in a pre-game ceremony. If students catch their cane, legend claims they will win their first case. If the cane is dropped, the case will be lost. The custom originated at Harvard and came to the UW-Madison in 1910.
Paul Bunyan Axe
The most-played rivalry in Division I football occurs when Wisconsin and Minnesota meet. The UW-UM series is the nation's oldest and has been played continuously for since 1890 (except for 1906). The game has alternated sites between the university campuses since 1946. Much prestige was always associated with the game, and the significance was emphasized with its place on the schedule. Between 1933 and 1982, the Wisconsin-Minnesota game was always the final regular-season contest for each school.
The series took an added twist in 1948 when more than state bragging rights were on the line. After a 16-0 setback that season, the Wisconsin lettermen's group, the National 'W' Club, presented Minnesota with an axe wielded by Paul Bunyan. He was the mythical giant of Midwestern lumber camps. Each year since, the winner of the annual battle between the Big Ten rivals is presented with the axe, complete with scores inscribed on the handle, for display on its campus.
Slab of Bacon
The Slab of Bacon trophy was the precursor to Paul Bunyan's Axe as the prize in the Wisconsin-Minnesota football series. Apparently, the trophy was presented to the winning school by a sorority from the losing institution. The trophy was discontinued in the 1940s and was discovered in a storage room at the UW Department of Athletics in 1994. It is currently housed in the football office at Wisconsin. 'We took home the bacon,' Coach Barry Alvarez said, 'and kept it.'
"Varsity"
The traditional arm-waving at the end of the song, 'Varsity,' was the 1934 brainstorm of band leader Ray Dvorak. He saw Pennsylvania students wave their caps after losing a game. Dvorak later instructed Wisconsin students to salute UW President Glenn Frank after each game.
Var-sity! Var-sity! U-rah-rah! Wisconsin!
Praise to thee we sing
Praise to thee our Alma Mater
U-rah-rah, Wisconsin
Before each home game, the UW cheerleaders and the Red Squad help spread Badger Spirit around Madison. The day begins with a trip to the chancellor's house on the official Bucky Wagon. The Wagon Crew drives around downtown Madison, the Capitol, and around campus. The trip ends at Camp Randall, where the cheerleaders chant, "Let's Go Red Peppers," and each eat a red hot chili pepper.
The time honored "Jump Around" could possibly be the most amazing tradition on any college campus for its students. Just before the fourth quarter 10,500 energy-shocked students literally jump up, down, and around for three minutes preparing our team for fourth quarter battle. The "Jump Around" will get all fans out of their seats unless they don't mind their seat vibrating. The "Jump Around" is so powerful the stadium starts to shake.
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, WI) Founded in 1849
Football 1st Season: 1889
Stadium: Camp Randall Stadium (Renovated 2005)
Constructed: 1917
Seating Capacity: 80,321
Playing Surface: FieldTurf (since 2003)
Conference: Big Ten Conference since 1896 (Independent in previous years)
Colors: Cardinal & White
Mascot: Badgers - Buckingham U. Badger, a.k.a. "Bucky Badger"
College Classification: D-IA (or equivalent) since 1937 (first year of NCAA classification)
Conference Championships: 11 Big Ten Titles: 1896, 1897, 1901*, 1906*, 1912, 1952*, 1959, 1962, 1993*, 1998* and 1999 (* = Co-Champions)
Consensus All-Americans: 20
College Hall-of-Famers: 10 (Barry Alvarez inducted in 2010)
Pro Hall-of-Famers: 3 (Arnie Herber, Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch, Mike Webster)
Award Winners: 1 COY (AFCA), 1 COY (Bobby Dodd), 1 Doak Walker, 2 Heisman, 1 Jim Thorpe, 1 Maxwell, 1 Outland, 2 Walter Camp POY, 1 AP POY, 1 Ray Guy, and 1 Sammy Baugh
National Championships: 5 non-Recognized Championships
Number of AP/Coaches final rankings: AP-18 years, Coaches-19 years
Records Constructed: 1917
Seating Capacity: 80,321
Playing Surface: FieldTurf (since 2003)
Conference: Big Ten Conference since 1896 (Independent in previous years)
Colors: Cardinal & White
Mascot: Badgers - Buckingham U. Badger, a.k.a. "Bucky Badger"
College Classification: D-IA (or equivalent) since 1937 (first year of NCAA classification)
Conference Championships: 11 Big Ten Titles: 1896, 1897, 1901*, 1906*, 1912, 1952*, 1959, 1962, 1993*, 1998* and 1999 (* = Co-Champions)
Consensus All-Americans: 20
College Hall-of-Famers: 10 (Barry Alvarez inducted in 2010)
Pro Hall-of-Famers: 3 (Arnie Herber, Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch, Mike Webster)
Award Winners: 1 COY (AFCA), 1 COY (Bobby Dodd), 1 Doak Walker, 2 Heisman, 1 Jim Thorpe, 1 Maxwell, 1 Outland, 2 Walter Camp POY, 1 AP POY, 1 Ray Guy, and 1 Sammy Baugh
National Championships: 5 non-Recognized Championships
Number of AP/Coaches final rankings: AP-18 years, Coaches-19 years
All Time: 619-466-53 (.567)
Bowl Games: 11-10 (.525), most recently a 20-14 win over Miami, FL in the Champs Sports Bowl (2009)
All Time vs the BigTen: 317-352-38 (.475)
All Time vs the Ohio State Buckeyes: 17-53-5 (.260), most recently a 31-13 loss in Columbus (2009)
Coach's Reord: Brett Bielema, 2006-current, 43-15-0 (.741)
2010 Season: 5-1-0 (.833)
Sep 04 at UNLV, W 41-21
Sep 11 San Jose State, W 20-13
Sep 18 Arizona State, W 20-19
Sep 25 Austin Peay, W 70-3
Oct 02 at Michigan State, L 24-34
Oct 09 Minnesota, W 41-23
Oct 16 Ohio State
Oct 23 at Iowa
Oct 30 BYE
Nov 06 at Purdue
Nov 13 Indiana
Nov 20 at Michigan
Nov 27 Northwestern
2011 Schedule
LinksAll Time vs the BigTen: 317-352-38 (.475)
All Time vs the Ohio State Buckeyes: 17-53-5 (.260), most recently a 31-13 loss in Columbus (2009)
Coach's Reord: Brett Bielema, 2006-current, 43-15-0 (.741)
2010 Season: 5-1-0 (.833)
Sep 04 at UNLV, W 41-21
Sep 11 San Jose State, W 20-13
Sep 18 Arizona State, W 20-19
Sep 25 Austin Peay, W 70-3
Oct 02 at Michigan State, L 24-34
Oct 09 Minnesota, W 41-23
Oct 16 Ohio State
Oct 23 at Iowa
Oct 30 BYE
Nov 06 at Purdue
Nov 13 Indiana
Nov 20 at Michigan
Nov 27 Northwestern
2011 Schedule
Sep 03 UNLV
Sep 10 Oregon State
Sep 17 vs. Northern Illinois (at Soldier Field)
Sep 24 South Dakota
Oct 01 Nebraska
Oct 08 BYE
Oct 15 Indiana
Oct 22 at Michigan State
Oct 29 at Ohio State
Nov 05 Purdue
Nov 12 at Minnesota
Nov 19 at Illinois
Nov 26 Penn StateSep 10 Oregon State
Sep 17 vs. Northern Illinois (at Soldier Field)
Sep 24 South Dakota
Oct 01 Nebraska
Oct 08 BYE
Oct 15 Indiana
Oct 22 at Michigan State
Oct 29 at Ohio State
Nov 05 Purdue
Nov 12 at Minnesota
Nov 19 at Illinois
Official Sites:
Official School Site - University of Wisconsin-Madison
Official Alumni Site - Wisconsin Alumni Association
Student Newspaper - The Daily Cardinal
Student Newspaper - Badger Herald
Official Athletic Site - UW Badgers
Official Conference Site - Big Ten Conference
Message Boards & Team Pages:
Message Boards - Badger Nation (Scout)
Message Boards - Badger Blitz (Rivals)
Message Boards - Wisconsin (Sports-Boards)
Team Page - NCAA
Team Page - ESPN
Team Page - USA Today
Team Page - Fox Sports
Team Page - CNN/SI
Team Page - CFN
Team Page - CBS Sports
Team Page - Yahoo Sports
Team Page - Sporting News
Team Page - CSTV
Team Page - Covers
Blog - Badger Sports Fan
Blog - The Ciskie Blog
Blog - Cute Sports
Blog - I'm A Badger Fan
Blog - Bucky's Faithful
Blog - Bucky's 5th Quarter
Blog - FansBlog
Blog - BlogTenFootball
Local News Sources:
The Capital Times - Local News
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Local News
State Journal - Local News
Green Bay Press Gazette - Local News
WKOW - ABC Madison
WISC - CBS Madison
WITI - Fox Milwaukee
WMTV - NBC Madison
Travel Information:
Guest Services - UWBadgers
Facilities - UWBadgers
FAQ - UWBadgers
Fan Guide (PDF) - UWBadgers
Gameday - UWBadgers
Maps/Directions - UWBadgers
Parking - UWBadgers
Note: Statistical data was complied using a variety of sources, including:Official Alumni Site - Wisconsin Alumni Association
Student Newspaper - The Daily Cardinal
Student Newspaper - Badger Herald
Official Athletic Site - UW Badgers
Official Conference Site - Big Ten Conference
Message Boards & Team Pages:
Message Boards - Badger Nation (Scout)
Message Boards - Badger Blitz (Rivals)
Message Boards - Wisconsin (Sports-Boards)
Team Page - NCAA
Team Page - ESPN
Team Page - USA Today
Team Page - Fox Sports
Team Page - CNN/SI
Team Page - CFN
Team Page - CBS Sports
Team Page - Yahoo Sports
Team Page - Sporting News
Team Page - CSTV
Team Page - Covers
Blog - Badger Sports Fan
Blog - The Ciskie Blog
Blog - Cute Sports
Blog - I'm A Badger Fan
Blog - Bucky's Faithful
Blog - Bucky's 5th Quarter
Blog - FansBlog
Blog - BlogTenFootball
Local News Sources:
The Capital Times - Local News
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Local News
State Journal - Local News
Green Bay Press Gazette - Local News
WKOW - ABC Madison
WISC - CBS Madison
WITI - Fox Milwaukee
WMTV - NBC Madison
Travel Information:
Guest Services - UWBadgers
Facilities - UWBadgers
FAQ - UWBadgers
Fan Guide (PDF) - UWBadgers
Gameday - UWBadgers
Maps/Directions - UWBadgers
Parking - UWBadgers
Stassen (Chris Stassen) - Data
College Football Data Warehouse - Data
American College Football-RSFC (Dave Wilson) - Data
D1A Football (Formerly WALJ 10 College Football) - Data
National Champs.net - Data
Hickok Sports - Data
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