Courtesy of UWBadgers.com MADISON, Wis. -- Tim Krumrie’s long wait is finally over. Some 24 years after becoming eligible for the game’s highest honor, the man who set the standard for defensive players at the University of Wisconsin is set to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Krumrie’s election became official Friday with the National Football … [Read more...] about Badgers legend Krumrie elected to College Football Hall of Fame
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Rebounds & Putbacks: Duke 68 Wisconsin 63
By PAUL GOTHAM Initial thoughts following Duke's win over Wisconsin in the National Championship. Making the adjustment Wisconsin converted eight first-half offensive rebounds into an 11-4 advantage in second-chance points. Sam Dekker scored six of those points. Duke allowed just three offensive boards after the break and two second-chance points. The teams finished … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Duke 68 Wisconsin 63
Rebounds & Putbacks: Wisconsin 71 Kentucky 64
First thoughts after Wisconsin's semi-final win over Kentucky. By PAUL GOTHAM Turning the tables...errr...boards In last year's national semi-final, UK converted 11 offensive rebounds into a 23-10 advantage in second-chance points on their way to a 74-73 victory. Six of those second-chance opportunities came during a 15-0 Wildcat run early in the second half. Saturday night … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Wisconsin 71 Kentucky 64
Wisconsin will need to control the glass
By PAUL GOTHAM If Wisconsin's Badgers are to avenge last year's loss to Kentucky in the national semi-final, it will start and end with defensive rebounding. On their way to a 74-73 victory, UK converted 11 offensive rebounds into a 23-10 advantage in second-chance points. Six of those second-chance opportunities came during a 15-0 Wildcat run early in the second … [Read more...] about Wisconsin will need to control the glass
Rebounds & Putbacks: Kentucky 68 Notre Dame 66
Scattering of thoughts about Kentucky's win over Notre Dame in the Midwest Regional final. Decisive run Kentucky hit their last nine shots from the floor and scored on 10 of their last 11 possessions. Notre Dame missed their last three shots. Up to that point, the Irish had hit 49 percent from the floor against the nation's top-rated defense. Living with the … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Kentucky 68 Notre Dame 66