Wisconsin@ Minnesota

[Spidey]

Huge game for both teams this weekend. First game of this rivalry in TCF Bank Stadium (also known as the ATM).

I'm guessing its going to be a close game, narrowly won by Wisconsin. Eric Decker should have a huge game against Wisconsin's secondary. By the same token, I expect a big day through the air against Minnesota's secondary. Scores will be exchanged through the air.

Ultimately Wisconsin squeaks one out due to their ability to sustain drives via the run, which is not as strong as past years but still solid. Also the opportunistic Badger's D gets a INT or two off of turnover prone Weber.

Wisconsin wins 31-28.

 

[Goober]

It'll be weird watching the Badgers on TV, not used to that this year.

Chris Maragos should have a huge game, dude is a beast.

 

[Spidey]

I love players like Maragos. Guys who just work hard from small places that make a name for themselves. Reminds me of Leonard a bit.

I can't decide if I want to go to the game. I don't have tickets and they have been ridiculously priced to this point. However I was thinking of going down to the bars by the stadium before the game to pregame and then head over to the stadium to see if I can scalp tickets anywhere near face value. If I can't I can just head to the bar for the game.

The weather will be a large factor. It's been quite cold, and even worse raining, for two straight days. Not sure if I want to be out in that or at home, comfortable, and drinking during the game.

 

[Goober]

Maragos with a forced fumble 2 minutes into the game.

 

[1ke]

Minn Rb should get eatin alive for fumbling that ball. Nice call though. Wisco will get points here

 

[Spidey]

Great start for the O. Pretty good start for the D. some great plays on first and second down and then they give up a big third. Can't have that.

Minny seems focused on using misdirection, screens, and draws.

EDIT: Obviously I didnt head out to the game.

 

[Spidey]

Man that WR screen with 4 WRs on one side was about as predictable as could possibly be.

 

[Th3ChosenOne]

Lets go Badgers!

Just turned the game on right now.... hows Clay been running so far this game?

 

[Spidey]

Lets go Badgers!

Just turned the game on right now.... hows Clay been running so far this game?

There seems to be room. He just had a 9 yard run. Brown also had a long run earlier.

Bad pass for an INT by Tolzien. Unusual for him. Bad area of the field for that.

 

[Goober]

Lets go Badgers!

Just turned the game on right now.... hows Clay been running so far this game?

Clay has a touchdown.

Tolzien made a terrible throw that was picked off, led to a Minnesota TD.

 

[Th3ChosenOne]

Clay has a touchdown.

Tolzien made a terrible throw that was picked off, led to a Minnesota TD.

Yeah, just saw that throw by Tolzien. Horrible decision, lets see what the Badgers can do this drive.

 

[Spidey]

Decker beats Henry who wasn't in horrible position. For a guy that is supposed to be our star CB for the next couple years, Henry has been made a fool all year.

Sigh...

 

[Th3ChosenOne]

Hopefully the badgers will make it six years in a row getting the Axe.

 

[Spidey]

Decker is a beast

That he is. I predicted amongst friends and coworkers that he would have a field day today. I figure I'll get that one right.

I also predicted a close Badgers win. So I figure I'll go 2-0 on predictions.

 

[Spidey]

The Badgers seem to have plenty of room to run the ball today. I know the pas shas been huge for us this year but until Minny proves they can stop it, we need to go back to smashmouth football.

This will also set up the play action nicely.

 

[Goober]

Tolzien looks like trash right now.

Thanks for taunting and giving us the first down Minny.

 

[Goober]

Why is Ball, our fourth string RB in the game for?

 

[Spidey]

Why is Ball, our fourth string RB in the game for?

The only thing I can come up with is they plan to start running a lot. Using a 3rd back would keep Clay and Brown fresh. I'm guessing its Ball because Bielema has stated he does not see Smith as a every down back.

Either that or Bielema saw something he thought he could exploit?

Either way, there goes his redshirt.

 

[JMeist]

i cant believe im actually awake for this.

 

[Spidey]

i cant believe im actually awake for this.

Rough night last night?