"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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NCAA Tournament: Seven seed Wisconsin Badgers to face Pittsburgh in first round
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin Badgers are a seven seed for the NCAA Tournament, it was announced on Selection Sunday, March 13th.The Badgers will face 10 seed Pittsburgh on Friday, March 18th in the first round.
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin Badgers are a seven seed for the NCAA Tournament, it was announced on Selection Sunday, March 13th.The Badgers will face 10 seed Pittsburgh on Friday, March 18th in the first round.
Selection Sunday: Number one seeds set for NCAA Tournament
NEW YORK — Sunday, March 13th is the biggest day in college basketball until the tournament for some fans and teams as they find out whether their "bubble" has burst.The four number one seeds are:
NEW YORK — Sunday, March 13th is the biggest day in college basketball until the tournament for some fans and teams as they find out whether their "bubble" has burst.The four number one seeds are:
Big Ten tournament: Badgers fall 70-58 to Cornhuskers
INDIANAPOLIS — Shavon Shields scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead 11th-seeded Nebraska to a 70-58 victory over No. 6 seed Wisconsin in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament Thursday night.Nebraska (16-17) will face No. 3 seed Maryland in Friday's quarterfinals.
INDIANAPOLIS — Shavon Shields scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead 11th-seeded Nebraska to a 70-58 victory over No. 6 seed Wisconsin in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament Thursday night.Nebraska (16-17) will face No. 3 seed Maryland in Friday's quarterfinals.
Marquette falls to Xavier 90-72
NEW YORK — Trevon Bluiett matched his career high with 24 points and No. 5 Xavier dominated from start to finish in a 90-72 victory over Marquette on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden.The Musketeers took advantage of foul trouble by Marquette star center Henry Ellenson to have a big advantage in points in the paint early and finished with a 42-32 difference.Xavier (27-4) advanced to Friday's semifinals to face the winner of third-seeded Seton Hall and sixth-seeded Creighton.It will be the Musketeers second straight trip to the semifinals.
NEW YORK — Trevon Bluiett matched his career high with 24 points and No. 5 Xavier dominated from start to finish in a 90-72 victory over Marquette on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden.The Musketeers took advantage of foul trouble by Marquette star center Henry Ellenson to have a big advantage in points in the paint early and finished with a 42-32 difference.Xavier (27-4) advanced to Friday's semifinals to face the winner of third-seeded Seton Hall and sixth-seeded Creighton.It will be the Musketeers second straight trip to the semifinals.