The 2011 Rose Bowl will feature the Oregon Ducks versus the Wisconsin Badgers. This is the first of several polls...simply put, who wins the 2011 Rose Bowl?
Posted by Bryan FischerWisconsin football is known for having a big offensive line able to pave the way for running backs to wear down the opposing defense. It looks like the Badgers added another mammoth player in the trenches Monday night, as Cleveland (Ohio) offensive tackle Kyle Dodson committed to the Badgers."The Wisconsin coaches were screaming when I called," Dodson told 247Sports.com. "I mean screaming. I don't know any of the current recruits, but if they ask I'll recruit them hard as heck." While Dodson likely had to hold the phone away from his ear for a few seconds while the coaches digested his commitment, it's a very big verbal pledge for the program. He held offers from Alabama, Auburn, Notre Dame and Michigan among others but in the end, Wisconsin beat out local school Ohio State to secure his services."It was hard turning down Ohio State," Dodson said. “I called coach (Bret) Bielema and told him I was committing. And I called (Ohio State assistant) coach (Taver) Johnson. I thanked him, but I told him I committed to Wisconsin. He was very surprised. He sounded pretty down, but he was classy about it. He said he would help me out if I needed it, but he was pretty saddened."The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Dodson has gotten to know the Badgers well over the past few months. He visited unofficially in April for spring practice and had the school at or near the top of the list for some time. He is the fifth commitment for the Wisconsin class of 2012 and second offensive lineman, joining MaxPreps Top 100 guard Dan Voltz.
Wisconsin football is known for having a big offensive line able to pave the way for running backs to wear down the opposing defense. It looks like the Badgers added another mammoth player in the trenches Monday night, as Cleveland (Ohio) offensive tackle Kyle Dodson committed to the Badgers.
"The Wisconsin coaches were screaming when I called," Dodson told 247Sports.com. "I mean screaming. I don't know any of the current recruits, but if they ask I'll recruit them hard as heck."
While Dodson likely had to hold the phone away from his ear for a few seconds while the coaches digested his commitment, it's a very big verbal pledge for the program. He held offers from Alabama, Auburn, Notre Dame and Michigan among others but in the end, Wisconsin beat out local school Ohio State to secure his services.
"It was hard turning down Ohio State," Dodson said. “I called coach (Bret) Bielema and told him I was committing. And I called (Ohio State assistant) coach (Taver) Johnson. I thanked him, but I told him I committed to Wisconsin. He was very surprised. He sounded pretty down, but he was classy about it. He said he would help me out if I needed it, but he was pretty saddened."
The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Dodson has gotten to know the Badgers well over the past few months. He visited unofficially in April for spring practice and had the school at or near the top of the list for some time. He is the fifth commitment for the Wisconsin class of 2012 and second offensive lineman, joining MaxPreps Top 100 guard Dan Voltz.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Former North Carolina State quarterback Russell Wilson is headed to Wisconsin, potentially solving one of the biggest trouble spots standing between the Badgers and a Big Ten title.Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema said Monday that Wilson will compete for the Badgers' starting job in the fall. The two-sport star most recently played in the Colorado Rockies' minor league system but apparently is ready to hang up his baseball spikes."This is an unusual situation, especially for a program that prides itself on developing players throughout their careers, as we do here at Wisconsin," Bielema said in a statement released by the school. "However, this is a special situation and Russell is the type of player and person that fits very well with our team."Wilson has one year of eligibility remaining and can play right away. He will attend graduate school at UW.Wilson's arrival could fill a glaring need for the Badgers, who must replace the solid play of quarterback Scott Tolzien after their run to the Rose Bowl. Wilson could make the Badgers a favorite in the conference.Wisconsin's offense failed to score a touchdown in the spring game in April as prospective starters Jon Budmayr and Joe Brennan both struggled under center. Joel Stave appeared to be the sharpest quarterback of the bunch in the spring game, but he is a true freshman.Bielema said at the time that those three quarterbacks "aren't anywhere where we need them to be for us to be a competitive team in the fall."In his three seasons with the Wolfpack, Wilson threw for 8,545 yards and 76 touchdowns with 26 interceptions.In 13 games for the Wolfpack last season, Wilson completed 58.4 percent of his passes for 3,563 yards with 28 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Wilson also rushed for 435 yards and nine touchdowns last season.The 5-11, 201-pound Wilson is a native of Richmond, Va.Wilson was drafted by the Rockies last year and hit .228 with three home runs and 15 RBIs as a second baseman for their Single-A affiliate in Asheville, N.C.His long-standing desire to play both sports ultimately led to his early departure from N.C. State. Coach Tom O'Brien released the all-Atlantic Coast Conference quarterback two months ago largely because his baseball commitments kept him from taking part in offseason workouts.He also considered Auburn before settling on Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Former North Carolina State quarterback Russell Wilson is headed to Wisconsin, potentially solving one of the biggest trouble spots standing between the Badgers and a Big Ten title.
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema said Monday that Wilson will compete for the Badgers' starting job in the fall. The two-sport star most recently played in the Colorado Rockies' minor league system but apparently is ready to hang up his baseball spikes.
"This is an unusual situation, especially for a program that prides itself on developing players throughout their careers, as we do here at Wisconsin," Bielema said in a statement released by the school. "However, this is a special situation and Russell is the type of player and person that fits very well with our team."
Wilson has one year of eligibility remaining and can play right away. He will attend graduate school at UW.
Wilson's arrival could fill a glaring need for the Badgers, who must replace the solid play of quarterback Scott Tolzien after their run to the Rose Bowl. Wilson could make the Badgers a favorite in the conference.
Wisconsin's offense failed to score a touchdown in the spring game in April as prospective starters Jon Budmayr and Joe Brennan both struggled under center. Joel Stave appeared to be the sharpest quarterback of the bunch in the spring game, but he is a true freshman.
Bielema said at the time that those three quarterbacks "aren't anywhere where we need them to be for us to be a competitive team in the fall."
In his three seasons with the Wolfpack, Wilson threw for 8,545 yards and 76 touchdowns with 26 interceptions.
In 13 games for the Wolfpack last season, Wilson completed 58.4 percent of his passes for 3,563 yards with 28 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Wilson also rushed for 435 yards and nine touchdowns last season.
The 5-11, 201-pound Wilson is a native of Richmond, Va.
Wilson was drafted by the Rockies last year and hit .228 with three home runs and 15 RBIs as a second baseman for their Single-A affiliate in Asheville, N.C.
His long-standing desire to play both sports ultimately led to his early departure from N.C. State. Coach Tom O'Brien released the all-Atlantic Coast Conference quarterback two months ago largely because his baseball commitments kept him from taking part in offseason workouts.
He also considered Auburn before settling on Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Badgers will face the Michigan State Spartans on Sat, Dec 3 at 8:00 PM ET in Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, IN. The Badgers find themselves currently ranked 15 in the BCS Standings, and are two last second plays away from being undefeated and in perfect position to play in the BCS National Championship game. They will be looking for revenge against the Spartans because one of those last second plays occurred to them the first time these teams met in the regular season. In that game, MSU quarterback, Kirk Cousins, beat Wisconsin by throwing a 44 yard Hail Mary to Keith Nichol as time ran out. After having the very same thing happen to them a week later against the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Badgers have now won four in a row.Michigan State is currently ranked 13 in the BCS Standings due to losses versus the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Like the Badgers, the Spartans enter the inaugural Big 10 Championship Game having won their last four games in a row. These teams are very evenly matched up. Last time they played, the game came down to the final play. I expect the same to occur in the Championship Game. I give Wisconsin a slight nod because of quarterback Russell Wilson and running back Montee Ball. They will be the two best players on the field. The winner of this game will face the winner of the inaugural PAC 12 Championship Game between UCLA and Oregon in the Rose Bowl.What do you think? Wisconsin vs Michigan State - Who Wins the 1st Big 10 Championship Game?
Posted by Chip PattersonAfter a three month "free agency" that was kicked off with the release from his scholarship with N.C. State, Russell Wilson has made a decision about his immediate future with football and baseball. According to several reports on Monday, including from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Wilson has decided to play his final year of football eligibility with Wisconsin.Wilson chose the Badgers over Auburn and the Colorado Rockies organization, where Wilson was drafted in the fourth round last summer. He started at second base for the Class A Asheville Tourists this spring, but began to reconsider his future in football back in April. The next months were a whirlwind of reports and discussion, as Wilson visited with the coaching staffs at Auburn and Wisconsin during days off from the Tourists. With fall camp approaching in a little more than a month, and with a growingly frustrated Rockies' front office - Wilson decided it was time to make a decision.He will make an appearance this afternoon on ESPN's College Football Live program to discuss his decision, though head coach Bret Bielema offered his response in the school's official release.“Russell will come in and compete for the starting quarterback position,” Bielema said. “This is an unusual situation, especially for a program that prides itself on developing players throughout their careers, as we do here at Wisconsin. However, this is a special situation and Russell is the type of player and person that fits very well with our team.”For Wisconsin, Wilson's addition answers one of the biggest question marks heading into the 2011 season. When the Badgers closed spring practice, there still was not an official starting quarterback for the fall. Now Wisconsin gets the addition of a three-year starter with an all-conference resume. With Ohio State now facing a season of uncertain expectations thanks to the offseason scandal, Wilson makes the Badgers the biggest on-field story in the new Leaders Division of the Big Ten.
After a three month "free agency" that was kicked off with the release from his scholarship with N.C. State, Russell Wilson has made a decision about his immediate future with football and baseball. According to several reports on Monday, including from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Wilson has decided to play his final year of football eligibility with Wisconsin.
Wilson chose the Badgers over Auburn and the Colorado Rockies organization, where Wilson was drafted in the fourth round last summer. He started at second base for the Class A Asheville Tourists this spring, but began to reconsider his future in football back in April. The next months were a whirlwind of reports and discussion, as Wilson visited with the coaching staffs at Auburn and Wisconsin during days off from the Tourists. With fall camp approaching in a little more than a month, and with a growingly frustrated Rockies' front office - Wilson decided it was time to make a decision.
He will make an appearance this afternoon on ESPN's College Football Live program to discuss his decision, though head coach Bret Bielema offered his response in the school's official release.
“Russell will come in and compete for the starting quarterback position,” Bielema said. “This is an unusual situation, especially for a program that prides itself on developing players throughout their careers, as we do here at Wisconsin. However, this is a special situation and Russell is the type of player and person that fits very well with our team.”
For Wisconsin, Wilson's addition answers one of the biggest question marks heading into the 2011 season. When the Badgers closed spring practice, there still was not an official starting quarterback for the fall. Now Wisconsin gets the addition of a three-year starter with an all-conference resume. With Ohio State now facing a season of uncertain expectations thanks to the offseason scandal, Wilson makes the Badgers the biggest on-field story in the new Leaders Division of the Big Ten.
Russell Wilson entered week 8 in second place in early Heisman Trophy Award rankings. His team was undefeated and striving for an opportunity to play for the BCS Championship Game. However, his #6 Wisconsin Badgers faced the nations #1 defense when they played at #16 Michigan State. After falling behind early, the Badgers came back and tied the game late in the 4th quarter. However, with a little over a minute left, the Spartans were able to win the game after catching a Hail Mary touchdown as time ran out. As quarterback, Wilson will be judged heavily by whether his team wins or loses. Against Michigan State he completed 14 of 21 passes for 223 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. He also had 8 rushes for 30 yards and 1 touchdown. His statistics weren't horrible, but the two interceptions were costly. Last week, I believed a big win by Wilson in this game would elevate him as the Heisman front-runner. It is not impossible for a quarterback to win the award after having lost a few games. In 2007, Tim Tebow won the Heisman even though Florida lost 3 games. This gives Wilson hope and it really depends on how his performance in the loss is judged. But what do you think?Can Russell Wilson still win the Heisman Trophy Award after losing?
June 20, 2011 • Football Family Fun Day Video 2010 MADISON, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin Athletic Department invites fans of all ages to Camp Randall Stadium for Football Family Fun Day, an annual tradition set for Sunday, August 21.Wisconsin Football Family Fun Day is slated from 3-5 p.m. Head coach Bret Bielema and the Wisconsin football team will be available for autographs and photos. Admission is free.Wisconsin Football Family Fun Day is presented by the UW Health.
June 20, 2011
• Football Family Fun Day Video 2010
MADISON, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin Athletic Department invites fans of all ages to Camp Randall Stadium for Football Family Fun Day, an annual tradition set for Sunday, August 21.
Wisconsin Football Family Fun Day is slated from 3-5 p.m. Head coach Bret Bielema and the Wisconsin football team will be available for autographs and photos. Admission is free.
Wisconsin Football Family Fun Day is presented by the UW Health.
June 26, 2011 MADISON, Wis. -- A limited number of Wisconsin football season tickets are available for the 2011 season. These season tickets will go on sale Tuesday, July 12 at 8:30 a.m. online at uwbadgers.com or by calling the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office at 1.800 GO BADGERS.Fans looking to guarantee themselves a seat for all home games, including the much-anticipated Big Ten opener against Nebraska, should take advantage of this opportunity which will only be available for a short time. Several games on the home schedule, including the Nebraska game, will not be available for single game sales later this summer. Season tickets are $294 each, a savings of $28 over single game prices. Some season ticket locations have recommended minimum contributions associated with them.Specific seat locations have not been determined, but a range of options throughout the stadium will be available to those interested in securing season tickets. All sales will be on a first-come, first-served basis.More information on single game ticketsGroup tickets are availableGroup ticket availability remains for the season opener against UNLV on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m., as well as the regular season finale against Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 26. New for this season, $10 in complimentary concessions are included with each group ticket.More information on group tickets
June 26, 2011
MADISON, Wis. -- A limited number of Wisconsin football season tickets are available for the 2011 season. These season tickets will go on sale Tuesday, July 12 at 8:30 a.m. online at uwbadgers.com or by calling the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office at 1.800 GO BADGERS.
Fans looking to guarantee themselves a seat for all home games, including the much-anticipated Big Ten opener against Nebraska, should take advantage of this opportunity which will only be available for a short time. Several games on the home schedule, including the Nebraska game, will not be available for single game sales later this summer.
Season tickets are $294 each, a savings of $28 over single game prices. Some season ticket locations have recommended minimum contributions associated with them.
Specific seat locations have not been determined, but a range of options throughout the stadium will be available to those interested in securing season tickets. All sales will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
More information on single game tickets
Group tickets are availableGroup ticket availability remains for the season opener against UNLV on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m., as well as the regular season finale against Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 26. New for this season, $10 in complimentary concessions are included with each group ticket.
More information on group tickets
Montee Ball from the Wisconsin Badgers has been a stud all season. He leads the nation in rushing with 1759 yards, and is one touchdown away from breaking Barry Sanders record of 39. Let me restate that...Ball has 38 touchdowns and is one away from breaking Barry Sanders record. That is amazing. Sanders' record is one that many thought would never be touched, and he is one away with 70 less carries than Sanders. In the beginning of the season, Wisconsin quarterback, Russell Wilson, received a lot of hype for the Heisman Trophy. However, after losing to Michigan State and Ohio State on last second Hail Mary passes, Wilson was declared no longer a Heisman Hopeful by the media. Wilson's Heisman campaign and hopes overshadowed Ball's accomplishments. For the majority of the year, Ball was kicking ass on the field but never being mentioned in the media for the Heisman Trophy. It was only in the last two weeks or so that his name has popped up. However, another running back, Trent Richardson from Bama, has been at the center of the Heisman race all season even though he has 200 less yards rushing and 15 less touchdowns. Seems slightly biased and unfair, don't you think?Only in the last two weeks has Ball received any media attention for the Heisman, but it still has been less than other hopefuls. In my opinion, Ball deserved more attention all season long for what he was doing at Wisconsin. He was unfairly ignored and in part due to media bias. If the media declares x and y are preseason Heisman hopefuls, they pretty much never waiver from their preseason beliefs. Andrew Luck from Stanford has not had a great season by any means, but he was THE preseason Heisman favorite. Therefore, all season long we have been overwhelmed with talk about him deserving the Heisman. He played horrible in his two big games of the season throwing terrible pick 6's against both Oregon and USC. Montee Ball Season Statistics by Game:UNLV: 10 rushing attempts; 63 yards rushing; 3 rushing touchdowns; 2 receptions; 67 yards receiving; 1 receiving touchdownOregon State: 18 rushing attempts; 118 yards rushing; 2 rushing touchdownsNorthern Illinois: 20 rushing attempts; 91 yards rushing; 2 rushing touchdowns; 2 receptions; 32 yards receiving; 0 receiving touchdownsSouth Dakota: 15 rushing attempts; 88 yards rushing; 2 rushing touchdowns; 2 receptions; 21 yards receiving; 0 receiving touchdownsNebraska: 30 rushing attempts; 151 yards rushing; 4 rushing touchdownsIndiana: 14 rushing attempts; 142 yards rushing; 3 rushing touchdowns; 1 reception; 46 yards receiving; 0 receiving touchdownsMichigan State:18 rushing attempts; 115 yards rushing;1 rushing touchdown; 2 receptions; 24 yards receiving; 1 receiving touchdownOhio State: 17 rushing attempts; 85 yards rushing; 1 rushing touchdown; 3 receptions; 30 yards receiving; 1 receiving touchdownPurdue: 20 rushing attempts; 233 yards rushing; 3 rushing touchdowns; 1 reception; 9yards receiving; 0 receiving touchdownsMinnesota: 23 rushing attempts; 166 yards rushing; 2 rushing touchdowns; 1 receptions; 5 yards receiving; 1 receiving touchdownsIllinois: 38 rushing attempts; 224 yards rushing; 2 rushing touchdowns; 2 receptions; -1 yards receiving; 1 receiving touchdownPenn State: 25 rushing attempts; 156 yards rushing; 4 rushing touchdowns; 1 reception; 15 yards receiving; 0 receiving touchdownsMichigan State: 27 rushing attempts; 137 yards rushing; 3 rushing touchdowns; 3 receptions; 7 yards receiving; 1 receiving touchdownsAs can be seen, Ball didn't have a single bad game this season, and had over 100 yards of total offense and multiple scores in each. It just doesn't make sense that he didn't receive more attention. I'm not saying he should definitely win the Heisman Trophy, but it should be between him and Robert Griffin III from Baylor.
Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson was the big winner during the Big Ten Awards Show on Monday night.Robinson won two awards and his 305-yard passing effort helped Michigan win another award for game of the year for its 67-65 triple-overtime victory over Illinois.The Illinois win beat out Wisconsin football for its victory over Ohio State and Wisconsin basketball for its 71-67 win over OSU.Robinson's two awards were for breakout performer and most dominating performance. His dominating performance came from his 244 yards rushing and 258 yards passing in a 28-24 win at Notre Dame.He beat out U-M basketball guard Darius Morris and OSU basketball player Jared Sullinger for breakout performer. For dominating performance, he beat out Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure (330 yards rushing vs. Northwestern) and Wisconsin basketball guard Jordan Taylor (21 second-half points vs. top-ranked OSU).Here are the results of the other awards: • Best finish: Winner -- MSU football against Notre Dame. Finalists -- U-M football against Illinois; Wisconsin basketball vs. U-M. • Men's coach of the year: Winner -- Cael Sanderson, Penn State wrestling. Finalists -- Thad Matta, Ohio State basketball; Matt Painter, Purdue basketball; • Women's coach of the year: Winner -- Mark Johnson, Wisconsin hockey. Finalists -- Carol Hutchins, U-M softball; Coquese Washington, Penn State basketball. • Most courageous performance: Winner -- Jon Hoese, Minnesota fullback, who had three touchdowns a week after his father suffered a stroke. Finalists -- Mark Dantonio, MSU football; Elliott Mealer, U-M football. • Men's team of the year: Winner -- Penn State wrestling. Finalists -- OSU basketball; Wisconsin football. • Women's team of the year: Winner -- Northwestern lacrosse. Finalists -- Penn State volleyball; Wisconsin hockey.
Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson was the big winner during the Big Ten Awards Show on Monday night.
Robinson won two awards and his 305-yard passing effort helped Michigan win another award for game of the year for its 67-65 triple-overtime victory over Illinois.
The Illinois win beat out Wisconsin football for its victory over Ohio State and Wisconsin basketball for its 71-67 win over OSU.
Robinson's two awards were for breakout performer and most dominating performance. His dominating performance came from his 244 yards rushing and 258 yards passing in a 28-24 win at Notre Dame.
He beat out U-M basketball guard Darius Morris and OSU basketball player Jared Sullinger for breakout performer. For dominating performance, he beat out Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure (330 yards rushing vs. Northwestern) and Wisconsin basketball guard Jordan Taylor (21 second-half points vs. top-ranked OSU).
Here are the results of the other awards:
• Best finish: Winner -- MSU football against Notre Dame. Finalists -- U-M football against Illinois; Wisconsin basketball vs. U-M.
• Men's coach of the year: Winner -- Cael Sanderson, Penn State wrestling. Finalists -- Thad Matta, Ohio State basketball; Matt Painter, Purdue basketball;
• Women's coach of the year: Winner -- Mark Johnson, Wisconsin hockey. Finalists -- Carol Hutchins, U-M softball; Coquese Washington, Penn State basketball.
• Most courageous performance: Winner -- Jon Hoese, Minnesota fullback, who had three touchdowns a week after his father suffered a stroke. Finalists -- Mark Dantonio, MSU football; Elliott Mealer, U-M football.
• Men's team of the year: Winner -- Penn State wrestling. Finalists -- OSU basketball; Wisconsin football.
• Women's team of the year: Winner -- Northwestern lacrosse. Finalists -- Penn State volleyball; Wisconsin hockey.
Big Ten Conference newcomer Nebraska will not see the inside of Crisler Arena in the 2011-12 basketball season. The schedule for the 12-team Big Ten Conference basketball season is unbalanced with each team playing four league opponents once and facing the other seven twice. The Big Ten outlined the "single-play" games for each team today, and Michigan will go on the road to face Nebraska and Iowa. Minnesota and Wisconsin will travel to Michigan in the Wolverines' other two single-play games. Nebraska went 19-13 last year and lost, 76-49, to Wichita State in a first-round National Invitation Tournament game. Wisconsin (25-9, 13-5) is the only single-game opponent for Michigan that had a winning record in conference play last season.
Big Ten Conference newcomer Nebraska will not see the inside of Crisler Arena in the 2011-12 basketball season.
The schedule for the 12-team Big Ten Conference basketball season is unbalanced with each team playing four league opponents once and facing the other seven twice. The Big Ten outlined the "single-play" games for each team today, and Michigan will go on the road to face Nebraska and Iowa.
Minnesota and Wisconsin will travel to Michigan in the Wolverines' other two single-play games.
Nebraska went 19-13 last year and lost, 76-49, to Wichita State in a first-round National Invitation Tournament game. Wisconsin (25-9, 13-5) is the only single-game opponent for Michigan that had a winning record in conference play last season.
2/16/11 Purdue vs Wisconsin
June 10, 2011 LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas head football coach Turner Gill announced Friday that assistant coach Robert Wimberly has been promoted to Pass Coordinator of the Jayhawk defense. Wimberly, who is entering his second year with the KU program, will continue serving as the safeties coach in addition to his new duties. “Robert is a dynamic teacher of the game of football,” said Gill, who is beginning his second season at the helm of the Jayhawk program. “He possesses outstanding organizational skills and is a phenomenal recruiter. Robert has a great presence about him and I definitely consider him to be one of top young coaches in the nation.” Wimberly is in his second season coaching the safeties at Kansas after spending the 2009 season on Gill's staff at Buffalo, where he worked with the linebackers. While at Buffalo Wimberly worked with a defense which ranked 42nd in the NCAA allowing just 342.67 yards per game in 2009. Prior to his time with the Bulls, Wimberly spent five seasons at Liberty (2004-08) working with the linebackers, as well as serving as the program's director of high school relations. He started his coaching career as a defensive quality control assistant at Wisconsin under Barry Alvarez in 2002. He was a graduate assistant for the Badgers in 2003 before earning a full-time job at Liberty. Wimberly was a four-year letterwinner at Alabama A&M, suffering a season-ending neck injury his senior season. He graduated from Alabama A&M with a degree in science and hospitality management in 2002. He then earned a master's degree in educational policy and administration from Wisconsin in 2005.
June 10, 2011
LAWRENCE, Kan. -
Kansas head football coach Turner Gill announced Friday that assistant coach Robert Wimberly has been promoted to Pass Coordinator of the Jayhawk defense. Wimberly, who is entering his second year with the KU program, will continue serving as the safeties coach in addition to his new duties.
“Robert is a dynamic teacher of the game of football,” said Gill, who is beginning his second season at the helm of the Jayhawk program. “He possesses outstanding organizational skills and is a phenomenal recruiter. Robert has a great presence about him and I definitely consider him to be one of top young coaches in the nation.”
Wimberly is in his second season coaching the safeties at Kansas after spending the 2009 season on Gill's staff at Buffalo, where he worked with the linebackers. While at Buffalo Wimberly worked with a defense which ranked 42nd in the NCAA allowing just 342.67 yards per game in 2009.
Prior to his time with the Bulls, Wimberly spent five seasons at Liberty (2004-08) working with the linebackers, as well as serving as the program's director of high school relations. He started his coaching career as a defensive quality control assistant at Wisconsin under Barry Alvarez in 2002. He was a graduate assistant for the Badgers in 2003 before earning a full-time job at Liberty.
Wimberly was a four-year letterwinner at Alabama A&M, suffering a season-ending neck injury his senior season. He graduated from Alabama A&M with a degree in science and hospitality management in 2002. He then earned a master's degree in educational policy and administration from Wisconsin in 2005.
June 24, 2011 Badgerville Online Registration MADISON, Wis. -- Join us for the official UW Athletic Department tailgate party "Badgerville at Soldier Field" on Saturday, Sept. 17 taking place prior to the Badgers vs. Northern Illinois football game. The venue is located slightly south of Soldier Field, on Lake Michigan near the McCormick Place in Chicago - a scenic walk along Lake Michigan less than 10 minutes away from Soldier Field. (Please see map). Transportation is not provided to or from the tailgate. Tailgate party tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for kids 12 and under. **Please note - we anticipate this event to sell out so get your tickets now and guarantee your spot. Your tailgate ticket includes admission to the party, brats, chicken sandwiches, chips, cookies, cheese, soda, beer, and water. Admission does not include a ticket to the football game. Tailgate tickets ordered by August 28 will be mailed out. Otherwise, tickets ordered after this date can be picked up at Will Call which will be located at the entrance to the tailgate on event day. Gates and Will Call will open two and a half hours prior to kickoff, while the tailgate party ends a half hour before kick-off. Live music will provided by one of Chicago's best local bands, Maggie Speaks. Tailgate tickets can be purchased online at www.nationalwclub.com or through the Wisconsin Alumni Association at www.uwalumni.com or by calling (608) 262-7717. Credit card charges will appear on your statement as a NATIONAL W CLUB charge. Online registration will close at noon CT on Thursday, Sept. 15, or when tickets are sold out. If the event is not sold out in advance, tickets may also be purchased at the tailgate party site on game day. Tickets purchased via any other source are purchased at your own risk. Counterfeit tickets purchased from any other source are not the responsibility of the National W Club, Wisconsin Alumni Association or UW Athletic Department.
June 24, 2011
Badgerville Online Registration
MADISON, Wis. -- Join us for the official UW Athletic Department tailgate party "Badgerville at Soldier Field" on Saturday, Sept. 17 taking place prior to the Badgers vs. Northern Illinois football game.
The venue is located slightly south of Soldier Field, on Lake Michigan near the McCormick Place in Chicago - a scenic walk along Lake Michigan less than 10 minutes away from Soldier Field. (Please see map). Transportation is not provided to or from the tailgate.
Tailgate party tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for kids 12 and under. **Please note - we anticipate this event to sell out so get your tickets now and guarantee your spot. Your tailgate ticket includes admission to the party, brats, chicken sandwiches, chips, cookies, cheese, soda, beer, and water. Admission does not include a ticket to the football game.
Tailgate tickets ordered by August 28 will be mailed out. Otherwise, tickets ordered after this date can be picked up at Will Call which will be located at the entrance to the tailgate on event day.
Gates and Will Call will open two and a half hours prior to kickoff, while the tailgate party ends a half hour before kick-off.
Live music will provided by one of Chicago's best local bands, Maggie Speaks. Tailgate tickets can be purchased online at www.nationalwclub.com or through the Wisconsin Alumni Association at www.uwalumni.com or by calling (608) 262-7717. Credit card charges will appear on your statement as a NATIONAL W CLUB charge.
Online registration will close at noon CT on Thursday, Sept. 15, or when tickets are sold out. If the event is not sold out in advance, tickets may also be purchased at the tailgate party site on game day.
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Who was the more courageous performer: Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio, who came back from a heart attack, or Brock Mealer, brother of Michigan offensive lineman Elliott Mealer, who overcame an auto accident to lead the Wolverines onto the field for their opener?What was the most exciting finish: MSU's "Little Giants" fake field goal in overtime against Norte Dame or U-M's 67-65, three-overtime, defense-be-damned gridiron thriller with Illinois?Who had the most dominating performance: U-M quarterback Denard Robinson with 244 yards rushing and 258 yards passing against Notre Dame, or Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure, now a Lion, with 320 yards rushing in Wrigley Field against Northwestern?Those are among the issues on the line tonight when the Big Ten Network holds its fourth annual BTN Awards Show. The one-hour live broadcast starts at 7:30.The highlight will be the announcement of the Jesse Owens Award for top male athlete and the Suzy Favor Award for top female athlete.Spartans and Wolverines will have a shot at winning in several categories. Robinson is a nominee in two categories, and his team has a shot in two others.And the nominees please ... • Men's coach of the year: Thad Matta, Ohio State basketball; Matt Painter, Purdue basketball; Cael Sanderson, Penn State wrestling. • Women's coach of the year: Carol Hutchins, U-M softball; Mark Johnson, Wisconsin hockey; Coquese Washington, Penn State basketball. • Breakout performer: Robinson, U-M football; Darius Morris, U-M basketball; Jared Sullinger, OSU basketball. • Most dominating performance: Robinson, against Notre Dame; Leshoure, against Northwestern; Jordan Taylor, Wisconsin guard who scored 21 second-half points in an upset of top-ranked OSU. • Most courageous performance: Dantonio, MSU football; Mealer, U-M football; Jon Hoese, Minnesota fullback, who had three touchdowns and recovered a fourth-quarter fumble on a kickoff in a 24-17 season-opening victory a week after his father suffered a stroke. • Best finish: MSU football against Notre Dame; U-M football against Illinois; Wisconsin basketball for its 53-52 victory over U-M on Josh Gasser's banked-in three-pointer at the buzzer. • Men's team of the year: OSU basketball; Penn State wrestling (national champion); Wisconsin football. • Women's team of the year: Northwestern lacrosse; Penn State volleyball; Wisconsin hockey (all national champions). • Game of the year: U-M football against Illinois; Wisconsin football for its 31-18 victory over top-ranked OSU; Wisconsin basketball for its 71-67 victory over top-ranked OSU.
Who was the more courageous performer: Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio, who came back from a heart attack, or Brock Mealer, brother of Michigan offensive lineman Elliott Mealer, who overcame an auto accident to lead the Wolverines onto the field for their opener?
What was the most exciting finish: MSU's "Little Giants" fake field goal in overtime against Norte Dame or U-M's 67-65, three-overtime, defense-be-damned gridiron thriller with Illinois?
Who had the most dominating performance: U-M quarterback Denard Robinson with 244 yards rushing and 258 yards passing against Notre Dame, or Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure, now a Lion, with 320 yards rushing in Wrigley Field against Northwestern?
Those are among the issues on the line tonight when the Big Ten Network holds its fourth annual BTN Awards Show. The one-hour live broadcast starts at 7:30.
The highlight will be the announcement of the Jesse Owens Award for top male athlete and the Suzy Favor Award for top female athlete.
Spartans and Wolverines will have a shot at winning in several categories. Robinson is a nominee in two categories, and his team has a shot in two others.
And the nominees please ...
• Men's coach of the year: Thad Matta, Ohio State basketball; Matt Painter, Purdue basketball; Cael Sanderson, Penn State wrestling.
• Women's coach of the year: Carol Hutchins, U-M softball; Mark Johnson, Wisconsin hockey; Coquese Washington, Penn State basketball.
• Breakout performer: Robinson, U-M football; Darius Morris, U-M basketball; Jared Sullinger, OSU basketball.
• Most dominating performance: Robinson, against Notre Dame; Leshoure, against Northwestern; Jordan Taylor, Wisconsin guard who scored 21 second-half points in an upset of top-ranked OSU.
• Most courageous performance: Dantonio, MSU football; Mealer, U-M football; Jon Hoese, Minnesota fullback, who had three touchdowns and recovered a fourth-quarter fumble on a kickoff in a 24-17 season-opening victory a week after his father suffered a stroke.
• Best finish: MSU football against Notre Dame; U-M football against Illinois; Wisconsin basketball for its 53-52 victory over U-M on Josh Gasser's banked-in three-pointer at the buzzer.
• Men's team of the year: OSU basketball; Penn State wrestling (national champion); Wisconsin football.
• Women's team of the year: Northwestern lacrosse; Penn State volleyball; Wisconsin hockey (all national champions).
• Game of the year: U-M football against Illinois; Wisconsin football for its 31-18 victory over top-ranked OSU; Wisconsin basketball for its 71-67 victory over top-ranked OSU.
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