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BTN to air first two UW football games
As expected, the Big Ten Network will broadcast the first two University of Wisconsin football games this season -- 11 a.m. games at Camp Randall Stadium against Akron on Aug. 30 and Marshall on Sept. 6. read story
Mike Lucas: Working vacation for Bielema
How do you explain the shrinkage, the dropoff, the decline in numbers? Blame the economy. That was the knee-jerk reaction when the first session of the University of Wisconsin football summer camp drew far fewer participants than anticipated, far fewer than the high school camp (grades 9-12) had attracted the year before. But upon further review, UW coach Bret Bielema believes the earlier dates (June 15-17) affected the turnout. "That's because the numbers were up for our second camp," he said. read story
Mike Lucas: Cosgrove the consultant
For the first time in 28 years, Kevin Cosgrove won't be coaching the game that he loves: college football. But the potential for any separation anxiety may be eased by 1) his view that this is more of a respite than a setback, 2) his conviction that he will be coaching again next season, collegiately or professionally and 3) his commitment to relocating back to Madison, where he will volunteer his time to help mentor his son with the Edgewood High School football program. read story
Mike Lucas: Nayes happy to do dirty work for UW football program
Being one of the handlers for a buffalo -- Ralphie, the University of Colorado mascot -- sounded like a much dirtier job than being a parking attendant at Fenway Park or a beer vendor at Wrigley Field. Especially if Ralphie was on an all-bran diet. "We start running and she starts pooping," Adam Gregory, the handler, told the Sporting News. "And I'm behind her, just trying to hold on and keep up. And it's flying everywhere; all over my face, my clothes, everything." read story
Mike Lucas: From 'retirement' to the Redskins
You don't want to use the word "rejuvenate" around Washington Redskins defensive line coach John Palermo unless you're proposing that the former University of Wisconsin assistant is looking forward to helping restore one of his former UW pupils, Erasmus James, to his youthful self and the dominating edge-rusher that he showed that he could be at times as a collegian. "When I met with him the other day, it was like old times," Palermo gushed. "His attitude was awesome." read story
Lucas: This Bud 's for you, Bucky
College football recruiting guru Tom Lemming is high on future Badger QB Jon Budmayr: "I think Budmayr is one of the best in the country" read story
Bielema has soured on new rule that keeps him from spring recruiting
A new NCAA rule has grounded University of Wisconsin football coach Bret Bielema and other head coaches during the important spring evaluation period, which runs from April 15 to May 31. Assistant coaches are still allowed to visit high schools and evaluate prospects. read story
UW football: Shaughnessy on Nagurski watch list
University of Wisconsin senior defensive end Matt Shaughnessy has been named to the watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Award, the top honor for defensive players in college football. read story
Another 11 a.m. homecoming game for UW
For the third straight year, the University of Wisconsin football team will kick off its Homecoming game at 11 a.m. read story
Mason's legacy continues to grow
A few years ago, the Washington Nationals staged a Negro Leagues "Tribute Night," honoring players who had toiled in the '50s for the Homestead Grays, the New York Cubans, the Indianapolis Clowns and the Kansas City Monarchs. read story
