Lions continue their search for dignity
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If you think the Detroit Lions have hit rock bottom, then consider this picking up the pick axe and chipping away at stone.
No picture better exemplifies the Wisconsin football team's season than that of senior tight end Travis Beckum. Beckum, who missed the first two games of the season with a hamstring injury and later fractured his fibula against Illinois, had to be carted onto the field during Senior Day introductions.
In Wisconsin's final regular season game against Cal Poly - a Champion Subdivision"" and former division I-AA school - fans got to see some old-fashioned Wisconsin football Saturday. Only the Mustangs, not the Badgers, were running the ball and controlling the clock, reminiscent of how Wisconsin played in its heyday.
The Wisconsin football team erased a 14-point halftime deficit to tie Minnesota 24-24 by the start of the fourth quarter Saturday. The final quarter has posed problems for the Badgers, but that was not the case Saturday.
After running for 441 yards against Indiana last Saturday, it seemed obvious where the praise would be handed out. Sophomore wide receiver David Gilreath, junior running back P.J. Hill and freshman running back John Clay - having all rushed for over 100 yards - were the apparent choices, but only Gilreath received co-MVP honors.
Who is David Gilreath? A kick returner, punt returner, wide receiver, maybe even a running back? The answer is all of the above, as the speedy sophomore has registered yards in all four categories this year. Gilreath, a Minnesota native, doesn't have the typical football frame. At 5-11, 165 pounds, one may confuse Gilreath for an average student, but once he laces up his cleats, it's clear that his speed sets him apart from not only the student body, but the rest of the football field.
1. Fired-Up Seniors
Head football coach Bret Bielema said Monday he is happy with the team's progress in Saturday's win against Indiana, and he is looking forward to the Border Battle"" between Wisconsin and Minnesota this weekend.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Wisconsin amassed 441 rushing yards, including 168 from sophomore wide receiver David Gilreath to trample Indiana 55-20 in Bloomington Saturday.
Despite being one point away from defeating a top-20 team last week, the Wisconsin football team finds itself at the bottom of the Big Ten with a 1-5 record and only three games remaining in the season. The Badgers hope to move up at least one spot in the conference rankings as they take on Indiana Saturday.
Leadership on any sports team ultimately comes from the top, and if the Wisconsin football team's 25-24 loss Saturday to Michigan State proved anything, it's that the Badgers are definitely lacking in that department.
EAST LANCING, Mich. - Another trip to the state of Michigan, another double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and, finally, another mistake-filled road defeat for the Wisconsin football team.
After restoring order at Camp Randall by ending a four-game losing streak last week, the Badgers are looking to carry their momentum to No. 21 Michigan State Saturday.
Football head coach Bret Bielema said Monday he was impressed with the way Wisconsin played in their win against Illinois Saturday, ending a losing streak that dated back to late September.
Three interceptions by the UW defense and two clutch touchdown catches by sophomore wide receiver David Gilreath got the Wisconsin football team its first Big Ten win this season.
After a week of Football 101 in practice, the 3-4 Badgers will look to get out of their Big Ten rut in Saturday's homecoming game against Illinois.
clay: UW freshman running back John Clay had 91 yards against Iowa and the Badgers need him to step up again this weekend against Illinois.
1. Stopping the Run
Wisconsin's 0-4 start in Big Ten play has come as a shock and disappointment to Badger fans. The frustration continued in last Saturday's loss to Iowa, as junior running back P.J. Hill re-aggravated a lower leg injury that took him out of part of the 2007 season. Saturday's homecoming game against Illinois, however, may present a gleam of hope as redshirt freshman John Clay could become the focal point of the offense with Hill's injury.
John Clay: With the re-aggravation of starting running back P.J. Hill's lower leg injury, freshman John Clay (left) and sophomore Zach Brown (right) may see the bulk of the carries for Wisconsin in coming games.