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Wisconsin-Miami: Champs Sports Bowl Could Be a High-Scoring Affair

Despite finishing the season 9-3, including their thrashing of Hawaii last night, the Wisconsin Badgers were passed over for the Outback Bowl in favor of Northwestern...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 8 hours ago 133 reads 0 comments
Wisconsin Badgers: Duke Win Hopefully a Sign of Things To Come

Optimism. After Wisconsin's win over Duke Wednesday night, maybe one of the biggest victories in program history, optimism is the word of the day in Mad-town...

Written by Sam Oleson about 4 days ago 251 reads 0 comments
Wisconsin-Hawaii: Trouble in Paradise for the Badgers?

In case anyone forgot, the Wisconsin Badgers are playing football this weekend. And, honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if quite a few Badger fans did actually forget. Hockey? Yes. Basketball? Yes...

Written by Sam Oleson about 6 days ago 921 reads 0 comments
Goin' Bowling: Where Are the Badgers Headed?

With the Big Ten season ending on Saturday, most teams are looking ahead to possible bowl match-ups. Wisconsin still has to travel to Hawaii in two weeks, but they too can start to scout for ...

Written by Sam Oleson about 14 days ago 715 reads 5 comments
The Top 10 Wisconsin Football Teams of All Time

The Wisconsin Badgers have a long and storied history of football success. The first Badger football team took the field in 1889 and currently they have an all-time record of 612-464-53...

Written by Sam Oleson about 17 days ago 291 reads 1 comments
Wisconsin-Northwestern: Badgers Are In for a Fight

If recent history is any indicator, Wisconsin better be prepared when they take on Northwestern Saturday afternoon. It's been two years since the Badgers and Wildcats last played and I'm sure there are no complaints from either Wisconsin players or fans..

Written by Sam Oleson about 18 days ago 143 reads 0 comments
Wisconsin Badgers Send Off Seniors, and Students, on a Positive Note

After a first half in which the Badgers played down to the Wolverines, Wisconsin made sure fans would leave Camp Randall Stadium for the last time this year with a smile on their face...

Written by Sam Oleson about 21 days ago 84 reads 0 comments
The Scar of Camp Randall: UW Student Section at Kickoff

It's a crisp autumn Saturday in Madison. Fans of all ages weave between tailgate parties to pack into Camp Randall Stadium to watch their beloved Badgers. Wisconsin takes the field to the delight of the crowd and the UW Band kicks into "On Wisconsin.

Written by Sam Oleson about 25 days ago 273 reads 2 comments
Wisconsin Suspends Maurice Moore Indefinitely

The University of Wisconsin has suspended junior wide receiver Maurice Moore after he was arrested early Sunday morning for operating under the influence...

Written by Sam Oleson about 27 days ago 89 reads 0 comments
Iowa's Loss Opens Up Possibilities for Wisconsin in Big Ten

The buzz around the University of Wisconsin campus is noticeably louder and more inspired after the Badgers' road win against Indiana yesterday...

Written by Sam Oleson about 28 days ago 331 reads 7 comments
Inside the Suit: Life as Wisconsin's Mascot

With a red-and-white striped sweater, Adidas tennis shoes, and that big smile, Bucky Badger is one of the most recognized college mascots in the country...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 508 reads 0 comments
Wisconsin-Purdue: Halloween Brings Out the Best in Madison

If I've learned anything from my years in Madison, it's that Halloween definitely brings out the best in the town. This year was no exception...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 130 reads 0 comments
Wisconsin Badgers Have Leg Up on Competition with Kicker Commitment

The Wisconsin Badgers have received an oral commitment from the one of the best high school kickers in the nation. According to the Wisconsin State Journal , Kyle French, of Menomonee Fall, Wis...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 213 reads 1 comments
Halloween Overshadows All in Madison, Even Football

In Madison, there are a few events that get students riled up. The Mifflin Street Block Party, by some estimates the largest block party in the world, in May is one of them. Football Saturdays are another...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 347 reads 0 comments
Grading the Badgers: Midseason Report Card

The Wisconsin Badgers couldn't have picked a better time for a bye week if they tried. Coming off two straight losses to arguably the two best teams in the Big Ten (Ohio State and Iowa), the Badgers needed this bye week...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 141 reads 0 comments
Players Spotted Carousing After Homecoming Loss

A disappointing Homecoming loss to Iowa apparently didn't effect the party appetite of some of Wisconsin's players. Although the Badgers suffered their first home loss of the season, some of ...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 201 reads 10 comments
Battle on the Lake: Packers vs. Browns

When the Packers take on the Browns this weekend, they will be going for two wins in a row over mediocre teams. Coming off their slaughter of the Detroit Lions, the Packers are definitely heading into Cleveland with some confidence...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 302 reads 0 comments
Packers Headed in the Right Direction After Win Over Lions

With their 26-0 beat-down of the hapless Detroit Lions on Sunday, the Green Bay Packers are hopefully back on their feet and headed in the right direction after a disappointing 2-2 start...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 446 reads 8 comments
Homecoming 2009: A Badger's Dream Weekend

October 16 and 17, 2009 was Homecoming Weekend here at UW-Madison. Not only did the Badger football team play Iowa, but the men's hockey team also kicked off their season with a home series against WCHA rival Colorado College...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 36 reads 0 comments
Saturday's Loss Raises Serious Questions

Homecoming is always one of the great weekends during the school year if you're a student at UW-Madison. A bunch of activities during the week (sometimes with free food), the Homecoming Parade, hockey games and, of course, the football game...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 71 reads 1 comments
Hittin' Weather: Big Ten Week 4

Although it's only the middle of October, the amount of winter coats and stocking caps already in use makes it seem like it's a month later...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 65 reads 0 comments
Battle of the Bull: Wisconsin vs. Iowa

After two weeks on the road, the Wisconsin Badgers are back in Madison preparing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Coming off a disappointing loss to Ohio State in which Wisconsin statistically outplayed ...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 1,092 reads 19 comments
Week Six: Can The Packers Bounce Back Against The Lions?

Coming off a much-needed bye week, the Green Bay Packers head back to Lambeau Field on Sunday in desperate need of a win. After a 30-23 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers sit at 2-2, third in the NFC North...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 565 reads 0 comments
What We Learned: Big Ten Week Three

Three weeks into the Big Ten season, I believe that we're far enough along in the year to start drawing some conclusions about teams and the conference in general...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 56 reads 0 comments
Wisconsin Badgers Still Have Work To Do

This was it. This was supposed to be the game where the Badgers proved they should be in the top 25 instead of being undefeated and still unranked. Hmmm...well I guess the Associated Press knew something that we didn't...

Written by Sam Oleson about about 1 month ago 105 reads 1 comments

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Sam Oleson Article Archive

Wisconsin-Miami: Champs Sports Bowl Could Be a High-Scoring Affair

Wisconsin Badgers: Duke Win Hopefully a Sign of Things To Come

Wisconsin-Hawaii: Trouble in Paradise for the Badgers?

Goin' Bowling: Where Are the Badgers Headed?

The Top 10 Wisconsin Football Teams of All Time

Wisconsin-Northwestern: Badgers Are In for a Fight

Wisconsin Badgers Send Off Seniors, and Students, on a Positive Note

The Scar of Camp Randall: UW Student Section at Kickoff

Wisconsin Suspends Maurice Moore Indefinitely

Iowa's Loss Opens Up Possibilities for Wisconsin in Big Ten

Inside the Suit: Life as Wisconsin's Mascot

Wisconsin-Purdue: Halloween Brings Out the Best in Madison

Wisconsin Badgers Have Leg Up on Competition with Kicker Commitment

Halloween Overshadows All in Madison, Even Football

Grading the Badgers: Midseason Report Card

Players Spotted Carousing After Homecoming Loss

Battle on the Lake: Packers vs. Browns

Packers Headed in the Right Direction After Win Over Lions

Homecoming 2009: A Badger's Dream Weekend

Saturday's Loss Raises Serious Questions

Hittin' Weather: Big Ten Week 4

Battle of the Bull: Wisconsin vs. Iowa

Week Six: Can The Packers Bounce Back Against The Lions?

What We Learned: Big Ten Week Three

Wisconsin Badgers Still Have Work To Do

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