Football
Unanswered questions, unfinished business
CHICAGO — It may seem like ages since Wisconsin’s 21-17 season finale loss to Tennessee on New Year’s Day. With the defeat, the Badgers fell to 9-4 on the season, which was nothing short of a disappointment to most UW players and fans. This year, that sour taste still settles in the mouths of the Badger players as they anxiously… View story »
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Quick tips for incoming frosh
I don’t want to sound like your mother. Trust me, I know how that is. By this point, you’ve already made some great decisions. You’re enrolled as a University of Wisconsin student. You’re coming to Madison. You’ve decided to become a Badger. Great start. You’ve heard all the advice 1,001 times. Manage your time, don’t drink too much beer, remember… View story »
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Football
Big Ten aims to bolster image
CHICAGO — “Big Ten sucks! Big Ten sucks!” Kirk Herbstreit said he hears it wherever he goes as an analyst with ESPN’s College Gameday, a testament to the rest of the country’s view on the Big Ten conference. “I walk on the set, and they just destroy me no matter where I go,” said Herbstreit, a former quarterback at Ohio… View story »
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Focus in Beijing now on pollution
In just a few days, the world’s best athletes will compete on the world’s biggest stage at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Included in that mix are a handful of former Wisconsin Badgers. Runner Matt Tegenkamp, women’s soccer player Amy Vermeulen and rowers Beau Hoopman and Micah Boyd will all represent their countries in pursuit of gold medals and Olympic… View story »
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Football
Spread invades Big Ten
CHICAGO — The Big Ten conference has had a reputation for playing tough, smash-mouth football for decades. But like the rest of college football, the conference’s identity is changing, as teams are putting more and more stock into speed, quickness and, of course, the spread offense. Nine out of the 11 Big Ten teams will run some form of the… View story »
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Fall ‘08 sports at a glance
Everyone knows about the football team, but there are plenty of other sports that take place in the fall. Herald Sports gives you an introduction into four other teams and some of their top athletes that are ready to kick off their seasons in the upcoming weeks. Volleyball As fall approaches in Madison, a new season springs into action… View story »
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Soccer
Soccer teams moving forward after down years
Following a disappointing 2007 campaign, the Wisconsin men’s soccer team hopes to makes the 2008 season one to remember. The Badgers were plagued last season by an inability to finish offensively, a major reason for the team’s 6-7-6 overall record. Increasing offensive production has been the team’s focus for much of the offseason, and head coach Jeff Rohrman has made… View story »
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