LSU lineman Josh Boutte suspended for home opener for late hit vs. Badgers
GREEN BAY — LSU has suspended offensive lineman Josh Boutte for one game after his late hit Saturday in the final minutes of the Tigers' loss to Wisconsin.A release from the school states Boutte called Wisconsin defensive back D'Cota Dixon on Monday to apologize for the hit, which came after Dixon had sealed a Wisconsin victory with an interception.
GREEN BAY — LSU has suspended offensive lineman Josh Boutte for one game after his late hit Saturday in the final minutes of the Tigers' loss to Wisconsin.A release from the school states Boutte called Wisconsin defensive back D'Cota Dixon on Monday to apologize for the hit, which came after Dixon had sealed a Wisconsin victory with an interception.
Packers big financial winners after Badgers beat LSU at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY -- Saturday, September 3rd was a great day for the Wisconsin Badgers on the field.
GREEN BAY -- Saturday, September 3rd was a great day for the Wisconsin Badgers on the field.
Wisconsin Badgers take home win against LSU Tigers at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY — Rafael Gaglianone kicked a 47-yard field goal with 3:47 left, and Wisconsin staved off No. 5 LSU's desperate last-ditch drive for a 16-14 win on Saturday in a game that dealt an early blow to the fifth-ranked Tigers' national title hopes.
GREEN BAY — Rafael Gaglianone kicked a 47-yard field goal with 3:47 left, and Wisconsin staved off No. 5 LSU's desperate last-ditch drive for a 16-14 win on Saturday in a game that dealt an early blow to the fifth-ranked Tigers' national title hopes.
Badgers, Tigers fans in Milwaukee team up to raise money for flood victims in Louisiana
MILWAUKEE -- Badgers fans will have some company in downtown Milwaukee as a little bit of Louisiana makes its way to Wisconsin this holiday weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- Badgers fans will have some company in downtown Milwaukee as a little bit of Louisiana makes its way to Wisconsin this holiday weekend.
"We're very excited:" Green Bay bracing for invasion of Wisconsin Badgers, LSU Tigers Saturday
GREEN BAY — Green Bay is bracing itself for an invasion of Wisconsin Badgers and LSU Tigers.
GREEN BAY — Green Bay is bracing itself for an invasion of Wisconsin Badgers and LSU Tigers.
When Badgers face LSU at Lambeau Field, there will be a lot of purple and yellow in the stands
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Badgers kick off their season against LSU on Saturday, September 3rd at Lambeau Field -- but you can expect to see a lot of purple and yellow in the stands.Many parking lots around Lambeau have been booked.
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Badgers kick off their season against LSU on Saturday, September 3rd at Lambeau Field -- but you can expect to see a lot of purple and yellow in the stands.Many parking lots around Lambeau have been booked.
"The opportunity we have is to play our best game:" Badgers gear up for LSU at Lambeau Field
MADISON — Wisconsin is going with senior Bart Houston as the starting quarterback for the marquee season opener against No. 5 LSU.Houston won the competition against redshirt freshman Alex Hornibrook.Houston will make his first career start on September 3rd against the Tigers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.He was a backup to Joel Stave the last few seasons, and appeared in 15 games overall.Houston's most extensive action came last season on Oct. 24 in a 24-13 win at Illinois, when he went 22 of 32 for 232 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in relief of an injured Stave.Badgers Head Coach Paul Chryst said both Houston and Hornibrook improved through preseason camp, and that Houston "earned the right" to get the start.Chryst said Monday, August 29th he feels confident with this group."I don't really get caught up in underdog /favorite.
MADISON — Wisconsin is going with senior Bart Houston as the starting quarterback for the marquee season opener against No. 5 LSU.Houston won the competition against redshirt freshman Alex Hornibrook.Houston will make his first career start on September 3rd against the Tigers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.He was a backup to Joel Stave the last few seasons, and appeared in 15 games overall.Houston's most extensive action came last season on Oct. 24 in a 24-13 win at Illinois, when he went 22 of 32 for 232 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in relief of an injured Stave.Badgers Head Coach Paul Chryst said both Houston and Hornibrook improved through preseason camp, and that Houston "earned the right" to get the start.Chryst said Monday, August 29th he feels confident with this group."I don't really get caught up in underdog /favorite.
"I think it's awesome:" Two former Olympians raise, coach their two children
Skating the fine line as a family.
Skating the fine line as a family.
"Been pushing all spring:" Wisconsin's Alex Hornibrook vying for starting quarterback position
MADISON-- Don't look now but the college football season is less than two months away.
MADISON-- Don't look now but the college football season is less than two months away.
Report: Wisconsin Badgers' Nigel Hayes returning for senior year
MADISON -- FOX Sports Wisconsin tweeted out on Tuesday evening, May 24th that the Wisconsin Badgers' Nigel Hayes is reportedly returning for his senior year.
MADISON -- FOX Sports Wisconsin tweeted out on Tuesday evening, May 24th that the Wisconsin Badgers' Nigel Hayes is reportedly returning for his senior year.
Bleacher Report ranks "Top 15 College Football Towns" and Madison, Wisconsin is #1!
MADISON -- "Bleacher Report" has ranked the "Top 15 College Football Towns" in the United States -- and Madison, Wisconsin, home of the Wisconsin Badgers is number one!According to Bleacher Report, this list was based on a town's relationship to its college football program, passion in terms of fan support, traditions, culture and entertainment options on football weekends.The complete list of "Top 15 College Football Towns" via Bleacher Report is as follows:15: Morgantown, West Virginia14: South Bend, Indiana13: Gainesville, Florida12: Baton Rouge, Louisiana11: State College, Pennsylvania10: Auburn, Alabama9: Clemson, South Carolina8: Tuscaloosa, Alabama7: Knoxville, Tennessee6: Oxford, Mississippi5: Lincoln, Nebraska4: Athens, Georgia3: Ann Arbor, Michigan2: College Station, Texas1: Madison, WisconsinAccording to Bleacher Report, Madison, Wisconsin has been ranked number one in the past by NCAA.com, Sports Illustrated and USA Today.Below is what factored into Madison's number one ranking, according to Bleacher Report:
MADISON -- "Bleacher Report" has ranked the "Top 15 College Football Towns" in the United States -- and Madison, Wisconsin, home of the Wisconsin Badgers is number one!According to Bleacher Report, this list was based on a town's relationship to its college football program, passion in terms of fan support, traditions, culture and entertainment options on football weekends.The complete list of "Top 15 College Football Towns" via Bleacher Report is as follows:15: Morgantown, West Virginia14: South Bend, Indiana13: Gainesville, Florida12: Baton Rouge, Louisiana11: State College, Pennsylvania10: Auburn, Alabama9: Clemson, South Carolina8: Tuscaloosa, Alabama7: Knoxville, Tennessee6: Oxford, Mississippi5: Lincoln, Nebraska4: Athens, Georgia3: Ann Arbor, Michigan2: College Station, Texas1: Madison, WisconsinAccording to Bleacher Report, Madison, Wisconsin has been ranked number one in the past by NCAA.com, Sports Illustrated and USA Today.Below is what factored into Madison's number one ranking, according to Bleacher Report:
Wisconsin's Nigel Hayes to enter NBA draft, won't sign with agent
MADISON — Wisconsin forward Nigel Hayes is submitting his name for the NBA draft but will not sign with an agent.The Badgers' leading scorer confirmed his decision on Wednesday through a team spokesman.New rules allow players to enter their names in the draft by April 24, and withdraw by May 25 and return to school as long as they have not signed with an agent.
MADISON — Wisconsin forward Nigel Hayes is submitting his name for the NBA draft but will not sign with an agent.The Badgers' leading scorer confirmed his decision on Wednesday through a team spokesman.New rules allow players to enter their names in the draft by April 24, and withdraw by May 25 and return to school as long as they have not signed with an agent.
During stop in Kenosha with Jockey International Melvin Gordon reflects on rookie NFL season
KENOSHA -- Until last year, Melvin Gordon had only known success throughout his football career.
KENOSHA -- Until last year, Melvin Gordon had only known success throughout his football career.
Former Wisconsin Badgers RB Brent Moss arrested in Racine, accused of possession of cocaine
RACINE COUNTY -- Former Wisconsin Badgers running back Brent Moss has been charged with possession of cocaine (second and subsequent offense) and resisting an officer.According to the criminal complaint, an officer with the Racine Police Department on patrol on Sunday, April 10th saw a vehicle turn without using a turn signal.
RACINE COUNTY -- Former Wisconsin Badgers running back Brent Moss has been charged with possession of cocaine (second and subsequent offense) and resisting an officer.According to the criminal complaint, an officer with the Racine Police Department on patrol on Sunday, April 10th saw a vehicle turn without using a turn signal.
Former star Tony Granato to take reigns of UW Badgers men's hockey program
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers are again turning to one of their own to run the men's hockey program.Former Wisconsin star Tony Granato takes the reigns from Mike Eaves, who was fired after 14 seasons.Granato, a 1988 Olympian, played for 13 years in the NHL.Granato's brother Don is expected to be on the UW staff.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers are again turning to one of their own to run the men's hockey program.Former Wisconsin star Tony Granato takes the reigns from Mike Eaves, who was fired after 14 seasons.Granato, a 1988 Olympian, played for 13 years in the NHL.Granato's brother Don is expected to be on the UW staff.
NCAA Tournament: Badgers fall to Fighting Irish
PHILADELPHIA -- Demetrius Jackson stripped the ball and scored the go-ahead layup with 14.7 seconds left and Notre Dame advanced to the brink of its first Final Four in 38 years with a 61-56 win over Wisconsin on Friday night in the East Region semifinal of the NCAA Tournament.Jackson sealed the win with a pair of free throws to send the Irish (24-11) into a regional final for the second straight season.Notre Dame lost to Kentucky a year ago.
PHILADELPHIA -- Demetrius Jackson stripped the ball and scored the go-ahead layup with 14.7 seconds left and Notre Dame advanced to the brink of its first Final Four in 38 years with a 61-56 win over Wisconsin on Friday night in the East Region semifinal of the NCAA Tournament.Jackson sealed the win with a pair of free throws to send the Irish (24-11) into a regional final for the second straight season.Notre Dame lost to Kentucky a year ago.
Sweet 16: Badgers in Philly, gearing up for matchup Friday night vs. Notre Dame
PHILADELPHIA -- The Wisconsin Badgers arrived in Philadelphia last on Wednesday night, March 23rd, and on Thursday, they practiced and met with the media ahead of their Sweet 16 matchup with Notre Dame on Friday night, March 25th.The Badgers were the first team on the court on Thursday for practice at the Wells Fargo Center.The No. 7 Badgers face the No. 6 Fighting Irish at 6:27 p.m. Friday.On Thursday, the University of Wisconsin band and fans were there as the players and new Head Coach Greg Gard geared up for the big game."It's a dream come true to be able to have, be a role model for kids, in a sense.
PHILADELPHIA -- The Wisconsin Badgers arrived in Philadelphia last on Wednesday night, March 23rd, and on Thursday, they practiced and met with the media ahead of their Sweet 16 matchup with Notre Dame on Friday night, March 25th.The Badgers were the first team on the court on Thursday for practice at the Wells Fargo Center.The No. 7 Badgers face the No. 6 Fighting Irish at 6:27 p.m. Friday.On Thursday, the University of Wisconsin band and fans were there as the players and new Head Coach Greg Gard geared up for the big game."It's a dream come true to be able to have, be a role model for kids, in a sense.
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