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TOM OATES
SAT., OCT 27, 2007 - 4:52 PM
UW football: Tom Oates grades the Badgers against Indiana
By TOM OATES
Offense: B
UW used the run and play-action passes to hog the ball for more than 35 minutes. The failure to score after any of Indiana's five turnovers was a black mark, as were the two turnovers.

Defense: A-
UW was fast and physical against a spread offense, forcing five turnovers and holding Indiana 32 points below its average. It all started with Jack Ikegwuonu blanketing wide receiver James Hardy.

Special teams: A-
Kicker Taylor Mehlhaff and punter Ken DeBauche controlled field position with their strong legs and the coverage units kept Tracy Porter and Marcus Thigpen, two dangerous returners, bottled up.

Overall: B+
The expected shootout never materialized, mainly because UW's defense is flying around like everyone thought it would all along. The offense must sharpen up before Saturday's game at No. 1 Ohio State.

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