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Media ignore importance of team by overhyping superstars

By Scott Kellogg and Haleigh Amant and Ryan Bullen | Feb. 10, 2010

I couldn't believe what I heard after Super Bowl XLIV. After a season of reading and watching virtually every NFL analyst declare Peyton Manning the best quarterback in NFL history and a player performing at the height of his career, sports pundits were now debating whether, after one game, Drew Brees is now better than Manning.

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Badgers go cold late, suffer first home loss

By Nick Schmitt | Feb. 10, 2010

Down four with just over two minutes remaining before the Badgers would be hit with their first home loss of the season, sophomore guard Jordan Taylor split between two Illinois defenders and saw an open lane to the basket. The lay-up would cut the Fighting Illini's lead to two, and just like Wisconsin has done all season in the Kohl Center, they would ride the momentum to escape defeat.

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Thurber suspended, future in doubt after alleged violation

By Nico Savidge | Feb. 10, 2010

Sophomore forward Matt Thurber has been suspended from the men's hockey team for unspecified alleged violations of the UW Department of Athletics' Student-Athlete Discipline Policy, the department announced Tuesday. Thurber did not take part in team practice Tuesday afternoon and will not be a part of any games or practices until the suspension is lifted.

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Stepan reflects on World Juniors, outdoor hockey

By Ben Breiner and Bob Spoerl | Feb. 10, 2010

In his second year as a Badger, sophomore center Derek Stepan has become one of the team's top players. The Minnesota-native was second on the team in points last year and has become a fixture on this year's top power-play unit, garnering six goals and 25 assists.

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Analysis: McCamey's strong second half helps Illini upset frustrated Badgers

By Scott Kellogg | Feb. 10, 2010

The Badgers entered the contest with home-court advantage and a higher ranking than the Fighting Illini, but with junior guard Demetri McCamey playing well, the Fighting Illini knew they had a chance if they received offensive production from their frontcourt against the much smaller Badgers. That's exactly what the underdogs did to earn a major victory for their team this season.

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Illinois up next as Badgers try for Big Ten title

By Whitney Newman and Nick Schmitt | Feb. 9, 2010

Two storms are brewing on their inevitable paths toward campus. One brings drifts of snow, and the other, if weathered, could bring the Wisconsin's men's basketball team another Big Ten regular season title.

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Badgers jump in rankings after weekend wins over SMU, UIC

By Emma Condon | Feb. 9, 2010

The Wisconsin men's tennis team notched two more wins this weekend with a pair of straightforward victories over Southern Methodist University 4-0 and University of Illinois-Chicago 6-1.

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Late scoring bites UW back as Purdue scores dramatic win

By Mark Bennett | Feb. 9, 2010

Less than three days after defeating the Minnesota Gophers in dramatic, double-overtime fashion, the Wisconsin women's basketball team had the tables turned against them Sunday night on the road at Purdue.

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Eaves not worried about letdown this weekend

By Nico Savidge | Feb. 9, 2010

After the emotional high of a victory in the first ever Camp Randall Hockey Classic, men's hockey head coach Mike Eaves said he is not worried about a letdown as his team prepares to face struggling Minnesota State this weekend. According to Eaves, the No. 3 Badgers will have plenty of motivation because of their high ranking and chances for postseason success.

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'Keeper of the Cup' has a hockey fan's dream job

By Nico Savidge | Feb. 9, 2010

If you're lucky enough to find them, there are some pretty sweet jobs out there. Who among us wouldn't want to be a taste tester for the New Glarus Brewing Company, a high-profile movie star or a supercar reviewer? I would probably say any job that would pay me a decent amount of money to talk about sports would be the best gig in the world.

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UW offense storms past Michigan in win

By Nick Schmitt | Feb. 8, 2010

Recently Wisconsin (8-3 Big Ten, 18-5 overall) has relied on its late game heroics to clinch its wins, but in Ann Arbor on Saturday the Badgers continued what they started last Tuesday against Michigan State and jumped all over the Wolverines early.

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Offense shines Saturday, fizzles Sunday as Badgers split series

By Ryan Evans | Feb. 8, 2010

The source of excitement for the Wisconsin women's hockey team coming into this weekend's games against Bemidji State was clearly the highly-anticipated Camp Randall Hockey classic that opened the series Saturday.

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Power play sparks UW in Camp Randall victory

By Parker Gabriel | Feb. 7, 2010

Wisconsin junior defenseman Brendan Smith entered Saturday's Culver's Camp Randall Hockey Classic leading the team with three game winning goals, but his fourth is going to be tough to top.

Lines between collegiate, pro levels blurred with recruiting

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Warner more than deserving of place in Hall of Fame

By Jack Doyle and Mike Constantine | Feb. 5, 2010

The biggest question facing Kurt Warner's recent retirement shouldn't even have to be asked. Does he belong in the Hall of Fame? The answer is a resounding yes.

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Badgers to battle elements, Wolverines in outdoor Classic

By Parker Gabriel | Feb. 5, 2010

On Feb. 11, 2006, the Wisconsin men's hockey team downed Ohio State 4-2 in front of 40,890 brave souls at Lambeau Field. Ben Street, a freshman at the time, notched an assist in that contest.

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UW looks to avoid slow start in road rematch with Michigan

By Scott Kellogg | Feb. 5, 2010

The Badgers pulled to within two games of No. 5 Michigan State after beating the Spartans by 18 points Tuesday, and now look to continue their ascent through the Big Ten Saturday against Michigan.

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Matchup with Beavers key in race for playoffs

By Nico Savidge | Feb. 5, 2010

For all the excitement over the Camp Randall Hockey Classic this weekend, the better game looks to be the women's hockey showdown between Wisconsin and Bemidji State.

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Badgers defeat Gophers in double-OT Border Battle thriller

By Mark Bennett and The Daily Cardinal Arts Columnists | Feb. 5, 2010

It was a hero's homecoming for junior guard Alyssa Karel. The St. Paul, Minn., native led the Wisconsin women's basketball team to a much-needed 76-74 victory against the Minnesota Gophers Thursday night, grabbing a steal and then scoring the winning basket with just five seconds left in double overtime.

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Badgers brace for border battle

By Mark Bennett | Feb. 4, 2010

The Wisconsin women's basketball team (6-5 Big Ten, 16-5 overall) is recovering from a tough loss at home to the Northwestern Wildcats last Sunday night. After leading by as many as 14 points in the first half, the Badgers ultimately fell by six. The loss was their second consecutive defeat at the Kohl Center.

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Wisconsin finalizes 2010 recruiting class

By Scott Kellogg | Feb. 4, 2010

Head coach Bret Bielema announced his fifth recruiting class yesterday on signing day, a group that includes 24 scholarship players from eight states, in addition to seven walk-ons.