Madison police say Wisconsin running back Montee Ball has been ticketed for trespassing during the annual Mifflin Street block party.Police spokesman Joel DeSpain says Ball was on the porch of a home on Saturday and a resident didn't want him there.A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report says several Mifflin Street residents have posted no-trespassing signs this year, allowing police to issue tickets... [Read More]
Wisconsin has added another coveted quarterback transfer, as Danny O'Brien will suit up for the Badgers. The team on Tuesday announced the signing of O'Brien after the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported his arrival. Because O'Brien graduated from Maryland in three years, he will have two seasons of eligibility at Wisconsin and can play right away. O'Brien visited Wisconsin during the weekend but... [Read More]
University of Wisconsin campus police have opened an investigation into new misconduct allegations against a former top athletic official who resigned after he was accused of sexually assaulting a student at a Rose Bowl party.University Chancellor David Ward released a statement Monday saying campus police have been investigating new allegations against former associate athletic director John... [Read More]
Wisconsin has extended the contract of football coach Bret Bielema through the end of the 2016 season.Bielema, who got a raise to $2.5 million last February, had his five-year deal extended through Jan. 31, 2017. Bielema led the Badgers to their first back-to-back Rose Bowls in a dozen years.The Badgers lost to Oregon, 45-38 on Jan. 2.Wisconsin is 60-19 in six seasons since Bielema was promoted... [Read More]
Wisconsin running back Montee Ball has decided to remain in school for his senior season rather than bolt for the NFL draft.Ball, a Heisman Trophy finalist and the Big Ten's offensive player of the year this season, announced his decision Thursday in Madison. He said the NFL draft advisory board gave him a third-round grade, which left him "disappointed."He lost significant weight after... [Read More]
The Big Ten has suspended Michigan State defensive end William Gholston for Saturday's game against Wisconsin (No. 6 BCS, No. 4 AP) for violating the league's "sportslike conduct agreement" in last week's win against Michigan. Gholston received the suspension for punching Michigan offensive lineman Taylor Lewan following the final play of the third quarter of the Spartans' 28-14 win.... [Read More]
Wisconsin starting defensive end David Gilbert will miss the team's much-anticipated primetime showdown with Nebraska Saturday night because of a broken foot. According to a report, Gilbert suffered the injury this week and is expected to miss six to eight weeks. The 6-4, 255-pound junior, who leads the Badgers in sacks with three, forces defensive line coach Charlie Partridge to adjust his... [Read More]
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema provided injury updates after practice Tuesday and the news wasn’t good for sophomore Manasseh Garner. Garner, vying for the No. 3 wide receiver spot, is expected to miss three to four weeks because of a hernia. He probably will miss the opener Sept. 1 against Nevada-Las Vegas. “There is a very good chance he’ll be back in the second game,” Bielema said. UW hosts... [Read More]
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema was asked Thursday about the NCAA cracking down on rule-breakers. He never mentioned Jim Tressel, but it certainly sounded as if he doesn’t have much sympathy for the former Ohio State coach. Bielema was the second coach to address reporters at Big Ten Media Day and he shared some strong opinions about what to do with coaches who cheat in... [Read More]
Russell Wilson, a three-year starter at quarterback for North Carolina State, has decided to play football for Wisconsin this fall, sources told the Journal Sentinel this morning. He is scheduled to appear on ESPN's "College Football Live" TV show at 2:30 this afternoon and make his announcement. Wilson, who had been trying to decide between baseball and football, left the Class A... [Read More]
Wisconsin running back Zach Brown visited Pittsburgh the past three days and is considering transferring there, sources told ESPN's Joe Schad. The only scholarship running back Pitt practiced with in the spring was Ray Graham. The Panthers will bring in four freshman running backs in the fall. Brown redshirted last season and is expected to be eligible to play in the fall after finishing his... [Read More]
Given a do-over, the reporter may not have asked receiver Nick Toon about his thoughts on Russell Wilson landing at Wisconsin, as the comment may have inadvertently committed an NCAA violation. However, the violation appears to be minor and should not affect Wilson's eligibility or prevent him from transferring to UW if he
Former North Carolina State quarterback Russell Wilson is scheduled to visit the University of Wisconsin next week, a UW source said. Wilson has been granted his release from North Carolina State and has one year of college football eligibility remaining. Because he has graduated, he is eligible to play immediately. ESPN.com has reported Wilson is "95 percent" certain to play college... [Read More]
