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Big Ten predictions: Is Ohio State overrated? Can any team challenge Wisconsin in the West?

[ad_1] Pat Fitzgerald concluded his media session Monday with these six words: “Enjoy the ride. Here we go.” Big Ten football is finally upon us, starting with Northwestern–Purdue in prime time Thursday. The offseason was quiet. Only three items made ripples: Quarterback Shea Patterson gained immediate eligibility at Michigan, giving …

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Wisconsin football assistants rewarded for record-setting 2017 season

[ad_1] Wisconsin Badgers football coach Paul Chryst(Photo: Mike Ehrmann, Getty Images) MADISON – The most successful season in the history of Wisconsin’s football program led to pay increases of more than $1 million for the eight assistant coaches back from 2017. According to figures provided by UW officials on Wednesday: …

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Badgers face questions on defense as they prepare for spring football

[ad_1] Buy Photo Safety D’Cota Dixon is the lone returning starter in Wisconsin’s secondary. Who will join him?(Photo: Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Buy Photo MADISON – Wisconsin is scheduled to open spring football practice Tuesday, less than three months removed from its 34-24 Orange Bowl victory over Miami. The …

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Wisconsin’s four freshman are learning on the fly

[ad_1] Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers is among the first-year players going through growing pains with the Badgers.(Photo: Steve Helber/Associated Press) MADISON – Wisconsin coach Greg Gard hopes his players, particularly the team’s four freshmen, will benefit in the long run from the grinding 12-point loss at Virginia. “That is the …

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Big Ten playoff and bowl talk — plus why Paul Chryst is Wisconsin’s perfect coach

[ad_1] Four things we learned after a weekend of brutal weather and brutal-er (let’s pretend it’s a word) Big Ten games: 1. Paul Chryst is the perfect coach for Wisconsin. About 20 questions into Chryst’s postgame news conference Saturday, a Wisconsin official asked: “Anything else for Coach?” Chryst pounced. “Nope, …

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