Comments on: Rationalizing a Badger Win

By: BigSnakeMan

BigSnakeMan — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:31:31 +0000

Normally I believe the “no respect card” is overplayed as you earn that on the field; which is what I believe the Badgers did. I did read some good things in the paper (both here & in Miami) but the general tone of the broadcast media that I listened to (locally & nationally) seemed to be downplaying Wisconsin’s victory, which is what prompted the post.

By: John

John — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:01:24 +0000

I see that you are complaining that the Badgers were getting no respect. I know you don’t get anything from down here but Jacory Harris said in his interviews “That Wisconsin wanted it more than we did tonight.” The local press was saying that the Badgers pretty much beat up the Hurricanes all night except for their last drive. It was nice to see the Badgers literally kick the Hurricanes butts last night because now I can shut up those annoying Hurricane fans. (If only we had beat Florida-those fans are really annoying)

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:48:04 +0000

Watt and Schofield garnered most of the attention. but the improved play of the defensive tackles was a huge part of the defensive success enjoyed by UW this year. Jeff Stehle in particular has improved tremendously from a year ago. Patrick Butrym is the only one of the top 4 defensive tackles returning next year and the Badgers may be best served by moving Watt inside and starting Louis Nwezgyu (check the spelling…you know, the kid from Platteville) at defensive end. It has been a great season…now, how to build on it?

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:31:23 +0000

I am coming around on Bielema. Certainly, questions remain, but this season answered many of them in my mind. This team is so night and day improved over last season, so I found that impressive. Moreover, BB is now playing with his guys, players he and his staff recruited, unlike his first couple of years when he posted good records with Alvarez’s players. So I am starting to think the UW might have the right coach to take them successfully into the next decade. I couldn’t begin to think like that a year ago.