![]() ![]() Barry in a matter of 4 years had done what many thought impossible - he won a Rose Bowl with Wisconsin. This is what most Badger fans view as the game that single-handedly brought us from a bottom dweller in the Big 10 to a team that deserved to be acknowledged. Brad Nortman also got us to another Rose Bowl, making him probably the only punter that has made two huge plays to get his team to two Rose Bowls.ĭavid Gilreath’s opening kickoff return against #1 Ohio State Russell Wilson Hail Mary and Brad Nortman’s wonderfully executed running into the kicker penalty, which should be played every time someone shows the OSU or MSU hail marys. They are the key to everything we do and they are our best asset. The offensive line - Wisconsin breeds offensive linemen. He’s the latest in a long history of great walk-on players. He’s fast, has dirty, dirty moves, and is hard to tackle. Jared Abbrederis (WR) - Our only receiving threat that isn't a tight end. Here is my favorite highlight him from his 9 carry, 216 yard outburst against Nebraska. He’s amazingly fast, runs like a gazelle, and might be the next great back. Melvin Gordon (RB) - Montee Ball said Melvin is more talented than he is. James White (RB) - Fast running back that hasn’t ever been the feature guy, but has always been a great change of pace. It’s truly a place where magic happens! The video board is currently undergoing renovations as I type this! The stadium as it exists today seats a little more than 80,000 spectators, and about 14,000 of them are students. This very arch still stands on the grounds today and it is tradition for the band to walk underneath it before each game. As a memorial to Wisconsin's Civil War soldiers, a small segment of the land was set aside as a park and the Memorial Arch was completed in 1912. ![]() ![]() Purchased by the state in 1893, the land was deeded to the University of Wisconsin. During the war, the Camp served as the Northern-most Confederate POW Camp, and the Northern-most Confederate cemetery is located nearby. The land was later turned over to the state as a military training rendezvous and Camp Randall became the state's largest staging point. More than 70,000 men trained for service within the boundaries of this camp, named after Alexander W. Camp Randall was originally a Civil War military training post in Madison. Maybe it’s a cliché, but among college football stadia currently in use, I think Camp Randall has one of the more interesting histories. Stadium: Camp Randall - Overhead, Night time They have been led since 1969 by Mike Leckrone, who rides in to their spring concert every year in a different, ridiculous manner. They also perform the famous fifth quarter celebration after every game during our periods of football ineptitude, fans would say they were only showing up for the band. The Run-On is the kick-off to their performance. Their distinctive “Stop at the Top” marching step, unique to our band, is extremely strenuous and requires massive amounts of energy. Marching Band: The Badger Band, 2, 3 - announced at hockey as the hardest working band in America, the Badger Band is a Wisconsin favorite. ![]()
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