Articles tagged:Wisconsin football

Posted: Mon Aug 8 8:58 a.m. by The Associated Press
New quarterback Russell Wilson on Wisconsin: 'Great city and great atmosphere'

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Posted: Sat Nov 20 9:27 p.m. by Rich Rezler Sports Producer & Copy Editor
Wisconsin 48, Michigan 28: A comprehensive guide to Saturday's coverage

Who needs the reigning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year? With leading rusher John Clay on the sideline, Wisconsin used steady doses of Montee Ball and James White to win at Michigan Stadium for the first time since 1994. Ball ran for 173 yards and four touchdowns, White added ...

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Posted: Sat Nov 20 6:24 p.m. by Michael Rothstein Sports Reporter
A 2-3 punch: With Wisconsin star John Clay out, James White and Montee Ball dominate for the Badgers

When Montee Ball arrived at Wisconsin, he saw a contraption and didn’t know what to make of it. It had arms, two dummies and was named “The Blaster.” Ball and Wisconsin’s running backs were told to run through the dummies and the arms in an attempt to simulating breaking tackles. ...

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Posted: Sat Nov 20 6:23 p.m. by Pete Bigelow AnnArbor.com
Loss to Wisconsin shows Michigan football team not ready to compete against physical Big Ten teams

The stinging indictment didn’t come from a rowdy fan or someone looking to create the drama despised by those in the Michigan football program. It came from Rich Rodriguez himself. With athletic director Dave Brandon listening to his every word during the post-game press conference following Michigan’s 48-28 loss to ...

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Posted: Sat Nov 20 5:52 p.m. by Michael Rothstein Sports Reporter
Darryl Stonum, Craig Roh part of a long list of injured players for the Michigan football team

Michigan wide receiver Darryl Stonum grimaces in pain after being hurt on a fourth quarter kick return on Saturday. Vincent Smith tried to cut block a Wisconsin defender late in the fourth quarter and, in doing so, took himself out of the game. As the 5-foot-6 sophomore running back made ...

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Posted: Sat Nov 20 5:20 p.m. by Jeff Arnold
Michigan's kicking woes continue, a record-setting day for Denard Robinson and more

On Monday, Rich Rodriguez declared his Michigan football team's kicking competition wide open. He said he would not make a decision between redshirt freshmen Seth Broekhuizen and Brendan Gibbons until Saturday's pre-game. All week, Broekhuizen proved himself, making him Rodriguez's option in a kicking game that is shaky at best. ...

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Posted: Sat Nov 20 5:14 p.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff

Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, was busy on Twitter before Wisconsin's 48-28 victory against Michigan. He offered his Twitter followers photos of his team bench pass, a shot of him posing with a Michigan jersey while standing with Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez and a shot ...

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Posted: Sat Nov 20 4:19 p.m. by Lon Horwedel

Wisconsin piled up 17 first downs and averaged 9.7 yards a play while compiling 379 yards and a 24-0 first-half lead. The Badgers went on to beat Michigan, 48-28, on Saturday at Michigan Stadium. AnnArbor.com photographers Lon Horwedel and Melanie Maxwell captured the action.

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Posted: Sat Nov 20 4:17 p.m. by Jeff Arnold
Michigan football team struggles to find rhythm, can't get offense rolling until 2nd half

Possessions were limited. That much, the Michigan football team expected. Given the nature of Wisconsin's time-consuming, ball-control offense, the Wolverines figured they had to make the most of their chances in Saturday's home finale. Then Michigan failed to produce any first-half points in a 48-28 loss to the No. 6-ranked ...

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Posted: Sat Nov 20 3:14 p.m. by Pete Bigelow AnnArbor.com
Michigan football team falls to No. 6 Wisconsin, 48-28, in final home game of season

All week, Rich Rodriguez offered serious praise for Wisconsin defensive lineman J.J. Watt, referring to him a serious all-American candidate. Turns out, Michigan’s football coach knew the danger he presented all too well. Watt was a disruptive force throughout Saturday’s game, at one point ripping off Denard Robinson’s shoe during ...

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Posted: Sat Nov 20 11:45 a.m. by Jim Knight AnnArbor.com Sports Director
Montee Ball scores on 4-yard run, his 4th TD of the day

Fourth quarter Wisconsin 48, Michigan 28: Montee Ball bulled 4 yards through the middle to score his fourth touchdown. Wisconsin has 561 yards of total offense. Wisconsin 41, Michigan 28: Roy Roundtree caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Denard Robinson. Michigan moved the ball 83 yards in eight plays. Robinson ...

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Posted: Sat Nov 20 10 a.m. by Rich Rezler Sports Producer & Copy Editor

Join AnnArbor.com for a live chat during today's Michigan vs. Wisconsin football game. Sports reporter Michael Rothstein will bring you play-by-play and analysis while sports producer Rich Rezler moderates the chat. We'll fire it up at 11:45 a.m. and take you through the final snap.

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Posted: Sat Nov 20 7:10 a.m. by Rich Rezler Sports Producer & Copy Editor
The mega guide to Week 11: Wisconsin at Michigan

WHO: Wisconsin (9-1, 5-1) at Michigan (7-3, 3-3). WHERE: Michigan Stadium. WHEN: Noon Saturday. ODDS: Wisconsin is favored by 4 points according to sportsbook.com. SERIES RECORD: Michigan leads, 49-13-1. LAST MEETING: Wisconsin won 45-24 on Nov. 14, 2009. (AnnArbor.com coverage)

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Posted: Sat Nov 20 5:59 a.m. by Pete Bigelow AnnArbor.com

The seniors on the Michigan football team can be credited for leading the Wolverines through a tumultuous stretch of program history and returning the team to the postseason for the first time in three years. Now, they’d like a signature win. They’ll have two chances in the final weeks of ...

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Posted: Fri Nov 19 4:23 p.m. by Rich Rezler Sports Producer & Copy Editor

AnnArbor.com sports reporters Pete Bigelow and Michael Rothstein break down -- and predict the winner of -- Saturday's football game between Michigan and Wisconsin.

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