Wisconsin Badgers Bash Boilers 37-0

The Wisconsin Badgers, led by running back John Clay and a stout defense, pummeled the Purdue Boilermakers in Madison, 37-0.

After seeing their last two games fall apart because of mistakes in the passing game, the Badger's coaches decided to pound the rock this week.

And pound the rock they did.

The Badgers opened the game with an eleven play drive, and all eleven plays were run plays, with the drive finally culminating in a John Clay one yard run.

The Badgers never looked back.

Clay, Lance Kendricks, and numerous others got involved in a rushing attack that produced 266 yards on ther ground. And the Badgers produced 381 yards of offense to the Boilers 141.

The Badgers freshman, David Gilbert, blocked a punt that was returned for a touchdown by Aaron Henry.

Wisconsin's run defense continued to be very tough, limiting Purdue to only 60 yards on the ground.

Purdue quarterback Joey Elliot was plagued by inconsistency and dropped passes, and the Badgers capitalized.

Phillip Welch was perfect on three field goal attempts for Wisconsin, and the Badgers became bowl eligible with four games remaining on the schedule.

Today marked the first time the Badgers have shut out a Big Ten opponent since 1999, and was also the Badgers twenty third consecutive home victory against unranked opponents.