Archived Gameday Blog: Football at Minnesota

By Brian Mason on November 12, 2011 10:27 PM
Brian Mason covered all the action of No. 16 Wisconsin's 42-13 win over Minnesota live from the TCF Bank Stadium press box with the Gameday Blog:

 Football at Minnesota Gameday Blog(11/12/2011) 
1:48
Brian Mason: 
Welcome in to the Gameday Blog for cover of today's Border Battle matchup between the Badgers and Minnesota, live from the press box at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis
Saturday November 12, 2011 1:48 Brian Mason
1:49
Brian Mason: 
We're about 50 minutes out from kickoff, with the game set to get underway at 2:42 p.m. (CT)
Saturday November 12, 2011 1:49 Brian Mason
1:50
Brian Mason: 
The Badgers have a close eye on the scoreboard today, with both Penn State and Ohio State trailing in games that kicked off at 11 a.m.
Saturday November 12, 2011 1:50 Brian Mason
1:52
Brian Mason: 
The Nittany Lions are trailing Nebraska 17-7 with 11 minutes to go in State College and the Buckeyes are down 20-14 with about 8 minutes to go in West Lafayette
Saturday November 12, 2011 1:52 Brian Mason
1:52
Brian Mason: 
Of course, if both teams lose, the Badgers will control their destiny in the race for the Leaders Division.
Saturday November 12, 2011 1:52 Brian Mason
1:53
Brian Mason: 
But an out-of-division game looms today and they won't be taking it lightly. Anyone who has looked back on the series history between Minnesota and Wisconsin knows the games have always been close.
Saturday November 12, 2011 1:53 Brian Mason
1:56
[Comment From Mags & Phil from Idaho!Mags & Phil from Idaho!: ] 
Hello from Idaho. go badgers,
Saturday November 12, 2011 1:56 Mags & Phil from Idaho!
1:57
Brian Mason: 
Welcome in. The crowd is slowly filtering in to TCF Bank Stadium, too. Not a lot of electricity, but I will say that the setting in and around the stadium is very cool.
Saturday November 12, 2011 1:57 Brian Mason
1:57
Brian Mason: 
It's also a beautiful day for football, weather-wise. Fantastic.
Saturday November 12, 2011 1:57 Brian Mason
1:59
Brian Mason: 
The Badgers come in ranked near the top of the Big Ten in pretty much every offensive category. The same can't be said for Minnesota, which has had its struggles on offense this season.
Saturday November 12, 2011 1:59 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason: 
Still, the Gophers have turned it up lately. They beat Iowa in their other major rivalry game and then pushed Michigan State on the road last week.
Saturday November 12, 2011 1:59 Brian Mason
1:59
Brian Mason: 
So this Gophers team is playing well and this series has a wild history in Minneapolis. Should be another fun one today.
Saturday November 12, 2011 1:59 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason: 
What are you predictions for today?
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:00 Brian Mason
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Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Always interesting between #Badgers & #Gophers battling for the Axe in Minneapolis. Remember this one? http://bit.ly/rXrpQs [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:03 BadgerFootball
2:03
[Comment From Mags & Phil from Idaho!Mags & Phil from Idaho!: ] 
WI by 25 Penn state loses and Ohio State loses too
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:03 Mags & Phil from Idaho!
2:03
Brian Mason: 
Best of everything with that prediction. I like it.
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:03 Brian Mason
2:04
Brian Mason: 
One of the things to watch for today is Montee Ball's pursuit of the Big Ten single-season touchdowns record. He has 24 on the year, tied with Brian Calhoun for the Badgers' single-season record.
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:04 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason: 
One more and the record is his alone. Two more and he ties the Big Ten mark of 26.
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:04 Brian Mason
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Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
MT @KellyKHummell: 1st win of day @BadgerMBBall! @BadgerFootball game about 2 start and @BadgerMHockey at 730. Let's get Ws across the board [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:08 BadgerFootball
2:09
Brian Mason: 
The Badgers enter today's game as the only team in the nation to rank among the top 10 in both scoring offense and scoring defense.
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:09 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason: 
They are also one of just three teams to average 240.0 yards per game rushing and receiving
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:10 Brian Mason
2:10
Brian Mason: 
Russell Wilson also looks to continue his quest to break the NCAA record for pass efficiency. He currently leads the nation at 196.7 (the record is 186.0 by Colt Brennan of Hawaii in 2006)
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:10 Brian Mason
2:11
Brian Mason: 
He also leads the country in yards per attempt at 11.1 (currently tied for Ty Detmer's NCAA record from 1989) and 10.1 yards per play (Brennan holds that record at 9.2 from 2006)
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:11 Brian Mason
2:20
[Comment From Mags & Phil from Idaho!Mags & Phil from Idaho!: ] 
Oops Ohio State TD, but blocked extra point, wow!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:20 Mags & Phil from Idaho!
2:21
Brian Mason: 
Yeah, stepped away for a minute to watch that one. No secret the Badgers are pulling for a little Boiler Up action
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:21 Brian Mason
2:27
Brian Mason: 
The Minnesota band is on the field after both teams have returned to their locker rooms
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:27 Brian Mason
2:27
Brian Mason: 
There was plenty of red outside the stadium and I think it's fair to say there will be a plenty of Bucky backers in the seats today. A lot of red out there among the maroon and gold
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:27 Brian Mason
2:33
Brian Mason: 
Purdue wins! Nebraska wins! Badgers are winners before they even take the field today
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:33 Brian Mason
2:33
Brian Mason: 
Now it's a matter of taking care of business here in Minneapolis
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:33 Brian Mason
2:34
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @slmandel: What a weird ending in PSU-Nebraska. Big win for ... Wisconsin. [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:34 BadgerFootball
2:35
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @_Chipz: Thank you Purdue and Nebraska! Now let's @BadgerFootball bring the axe home! [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:35 BadgerFootball
2:36
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
What a game at Penn State.
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:36 California Bucky
2:36
Brian Mason: 
Wild ones all aroudn
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:36 Brian Mason
2:37
Brian Mason: 
Some fireworks as the Gophers take the field. Let's hope for some figurative fireworks from the Badgers once this one gets going
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:37 Brian Mason
2:37
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Take care of Minnesota and this will have been quite a day for Wisconsin after Purdue beats Ohio State and Nebraska beats Penn State.
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:37 California Bucky
2:37
Brian Mason: 
National anthem time
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:37 Brian Mason
2:38
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
All we need to do is win!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:38 Jeff
2:38
Brian Mason: 
Three more times to be specific, but let's win the one in front of us today
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:38 Brian Mason
2:39
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @TomMulhernWSJ: #Badgers get the help they need. Destiny back in their hands. [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:39 BadgerFootball
2:39
Brian Mason: 
Coin toss up next
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:39 Brian Mason
2:40
Brian Mason: 
Wisconsin wins the toss and will receive
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:40 Brian Mason
2:41
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Today we plant the seeds, next week we water, and after Penn State, there will be roses!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:41 Jeff
2:42
Twitter
SN_Greenberg: 
We both know who'd win that one, my friend. @BTNTomDienhart How about a Michigan State-Wisconsin rematch in Indy in the B1G Title Game? [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:42 SN_Greenberg
2:42
Brian Mason: 
And here we go... Badgers on the field with Abbrederis and White deep to receive
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:42 Brian Mason
2:42
Brian Mason: 
Badgers are 1-0 in this stadium and have won three straight in Minneapolis. Let's make it four today.
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:42 Brian Mason
2:43
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
Greetings from Ohio. I'm always amazed at how far behind the TV broadcast is...
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:43 Kim
2:44
Brian Mason: 
Abbrederis with the return and we're underway
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:44 Brian Mason
2:44
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 UW 19 -- Wilson scrambles off play-action and picks up 1 yard up the middle
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:44 Brian Mason
2:45
Brian Mason: 
5 receiver look for UW on 2nd down
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:45 Brian Mason
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Brian Mason: 
2nd/9 UW 20 -- WIlson finds Abbrederis for a gain of 13 .. 1st down UW
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:45 Brian Mason
2:45
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Lets go Baders
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:45 Guest
2:45
[Comment From DawnDawn: ] 
Aloha from Hawaii! Big 10 Network is out of commission for some reason...will have to follow the game here!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:45 Dawn
2:46
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 UW 33 -- Badgers call run for the first time and Ball picks up 2 yards
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:46 Brian Mason
2:46
Brian Mason: 
2nd/8 UW 35 -- Another play-action pass and Wilson is hauled down from behind for a sack ... loss of 1
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:46 Brian Mason
2:47
Brian Mason: 
Sorry, loss of 5
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:47 Brian Mason
2:47
Brian Mason: 
3rd/13 UW 30 -- Wilson poised in the pocket, completes a pass over the middle to Duckworth on a slant for the first down
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:47 Brian Mason
2:47
Brian Mason: 
Badgers going with a shotgun look often here in the early going
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:47 Brian Mason
2:47
Brian Mason: 
Putting the offense in Wilson's hands
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:47 Brian Mason
2:47
[Comment From KP in CaliKP in Cali: ] 
Lets go Badgers!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:47 KP in Cali
2:47
[Comment From BuckiBucki: ] 
Badger's eat Gophers for breakfast
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:47 Bucki
2:48
Brian Mason: 
Wilson hauled down again trying to scramble
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:48 Brian Mason
2:48
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
ugh.
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:48 Jeff
2:48
Brian Mason: 
2nd/13 -- UW44 -- Handoff to ball and he picks up big yards behind a nice block from Pedersen ... 3rd down upcoming for UW
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:48 Brian Mason
2:49
Brian Mason: 
3rd/2 MINN 45 -- Badgers call run and Ball chugs ahead for a gain over left tackle
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:49 Brian Mason
2:49
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Naked boot.
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:49 Jeff
2:49
Brian Mason: 
Would have liked that call, Jeff
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:49 Brian Mason
2:49
Brian Mason: 
A first down all the same ... 1st/10 MINN 43
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:49 Brian Mason
2:50
Brian Mason: 
Wilson hits Toon on a familiar-looking slant on first down ... moves the sticks again
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:50 Brian Mason
2:50
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @BadgerDan19: LET'S KEEP THE AXE FELLAS!!! #OnWisconsin [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:50 BadgerFootball
2:50
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 28 -- Another completion to Toon and he's stuffed after a short gain ... will be second and 6
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:50 Brian Mason
2:50
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
Awesome play by play. Can't get that here overseas. Thanks for the updates!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:50 David
2:51
Brian Mason: 
2nd/6 MINN 24 -- James White with a big burst up the middle and picks up the first down with an 11-yard gain
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:51 Brian Mason
2:51
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 13 -- White strings it outside but a flag is down
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:51 Brian Mason
2:51
[Comment From Badger guyBadger guy: ] 
Why is this game not telivised in Wisconsin
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:51 Badger guy
2:51
Brian Mason: 
Game is live on BTN. Here's how to find it where you're at: http://btn.com/about/btn-gamefinder/
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:51 Brian Mason
2:52
Brian Mason: 
Konz called for the hold. 10-yard penalty backs UW up to the Minnesota 23
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:52 Brian Mason
2:52
Brian Mason: 
Consuming a ton of clock to open the game with this drive
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:52 Brian Mason
2:52
Brian Mason: 
1st/20 MINN 23 -- Wilson finds Pedersen for a solid pickup and moves the ball to the 17
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:52 Brian Mason
2:52
[Comment From DaleEBadgerfanDaleEBadgerfan: ] 
Happy I can follow along in Guyana, South America - Go Badgers!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:52 DaleEBadgerfan
2:52
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Guten Tag from Germany..... LET'S GO BADGERS!!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:52 Guest
2:52
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Thanks for the updates!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:52 Guest
2:53
Brian Mason: 
2nd/14 MINN 17 -- Wilson can't be contained that time! A 12-yard gain down to the Minnesota 5 gives UW a third and short
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:53 Brian Mason
2:53
Brian Mason: 
Another shotgun formation for UW
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:53 Brian Mason
2:53
Brian Mason: 
Quick strike to Montee Ball for a touchdown!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:53 Brian Mason
2:53
Brian Mason: 
Badgers score!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:53 Brian Mason
2:54
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Badgers! Montee Ball 5-yard TD pass from #RussellWilson -- Wisconsin 7, Minnesota 0 -- 6:52 1st Quarter [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:54 BadgerFootball
2:55
Brian Mason: 
An 8-minute drive to open things. Great start for the Badgers. Wilson was 6-for-6 for 60 yards on that drive, including the TD pass to Ball
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:55 Brian Mason
2:55
Brian Mason: 
It's a record-setting pass, too. Gives Ball the Badgers' single-season record for touchdowns with 25
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:55 Brian Mason
2:55
[Comment From DebDeb: ] 
Yes!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:55 Deb
2:55
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Boom!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:55 Jeff
2:55
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Let's go red! From Idaho- I love you Bucky!!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:55 Guest
2:55
[Comment From Badger SeanBadger Sean: ] 
GO BIG RED!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:55 Badger Sean
2:55
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Congrats Montee! New UW record for touchdowns!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:55 Steve
2:55
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
Record too! 25 scores in a single season for Ball (according to the BTN announcers)
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:55 Kim
2:56
Brian Mason: 
That's the 16th-straight game with a touchdown for Montee Ball
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:56 Brian Mason
2:56
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
OUTSTANDING!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:56 David
2:56
Twitter
RussellManiaXVI: 
On the 1st series, #RussellWilson 6-6 for 60 yards & a TD. At least one TD pass in 34 straight games, 2 shy of #NCAA record. [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:56 RussellManiaXVI
2:56
Brian Mason: 
The Badgers clearly put the offense on Wilson's shoulders on that drive and he was fantastic. Two negative plays when potential downfield passes were well-covered, but other than that he was perfect.
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:56 Brian Mason
2:57
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @RussellManiaXVI: On 1st series, #RussellWilson 6-6 for 60 yards & a TD. At least one TD pass in 34 straight games, 2 shy of #NCAA record [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:57 BadgerFootball
2:58
[Comment From KP in CaliKP in Cali: ] 
Bucky will be doing a lot of push ups today!!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:58 KP in Cali
2:58
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
One shy of #B1G record. RT @TomMulhernWSJ: Montee Ball breaks total TD record at UW with almost three full games left. Now has 25 total TDs [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:58 BadgerFootball
2:58
Twitter
RussellManiaXVI: 
#RussellWilson now owns school passing TDs record with 22. [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:58 RussellManiaXVI
2:58
Brian Mason: 
Welch's kickoff downed for a touchback ... good start for offense and special teams. Here's your chance to start strong, defense
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:58 Brian Mason
2:58
[Comment From Mike in PhillyMike in Philly: ] 
We want FOUR Quarters of this today, gang!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:58 Mike in Philly
2:59
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 20 -- Fenelus breaks up a reverse pass from WR Brandon Green deep downfield to Eric Lair. There's that good defensive start
Saturday November 12, 2011 2:59 Brian Mason
3:00
Brian Mason: 
2nd/10 MINN 20 -- A loss of 4 on a run by Gray ... Butrym with the TFL for UW
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:00 Brian Mason
3:00
Brian Mason: 
3rd/14 MINN 16 -- Gray throws incomplete on third down ... flag down
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:00 Brian Mason
3:00
Brian Mason: 
Pressure from Kelly and Nzegwu forced Gray to the sideline. Good D.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:00 Brian Mason
3:01
Brian Mason: 
Penalty is clipping on Minnesota. Badgers decline and the Gophers will punt. Abbrederis to receive
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:01 Brian Mason
3:01
[Comment From The Ax Stays with usThe Ax Stays with us: ] 
3 and out baby !
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:01 The Ax Stays with us
3:01
Brian Mason: 
Fair catch made at the UW 49 ... great field position for Badgers' second drive of the day
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:01 Brian Mason
3:01
Brian Mason: 
UW's first possession lasted 8:08. Minnesota's? 1:01.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:01 Brian Mason
3:01
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @RussellManiaXVI: #RussellWilson now owns school passing TDs record with 22. [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:01 BadgerFootball
3:02
[Comment From KevinKevin: ] 
Checking in from Gaithersburg Maryland. GO BADGERS!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:02 Kevin
3:02
[Comment From Matt in OmahaMatt in Omaha: ] 
Perfect spot to go deep on Play Action to start the drive.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:02 Matt in Omaha
3:03
Brian Mason: 
It's served the Badgers well so far. Wilson is very effective on play-action and Abbrederis and Duckworth have both done well getting underneath coverage on that first drive.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:03 Brian Mason
3:03
Brian Mason: 
Interesting to see UW come out slinging on its opening possession.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:03 Brian Mason
3:03
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
I can't help but think of the 2005 game in the Metrodome whenever the Gophers are punting deep in their territory...
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:03 Steve
3:04
Brian Mason: 
You mean this one... http://t.co/UHyCSJH8
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:04 Brian Mason
3:05
Brian Mason: 
A 21-yard pass from Wilson to Toon on 1st down has Badgers driving again
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:05 Brian Mason
3:05
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 30 -- Wilson finds Bradie Ewing for a 16-yard gain all the way down to the Minnesota 14 ... 1st down
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:05 Brian Mason
3:05
[Comment From BuckiBucki: ] 
27.5 point favorites today...I should have taken the Badgers
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:05 Bucki
3:06
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 14 -- Oh my goodness. You'll never see an easier-looking 14-yard TD run than the one Montee Ball just punched in.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:06 Brian Mason
3:06
Brian Mason: 
Wow. Great footwork!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:06 Brian Mason
3:06
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Badgers! Montee Ball 14-yard TD run (ties #B1G record with 26 on season) -- Wisconsin 14, Minnesota 0 -- 4:27 1st Quarter [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:06 BadgerFootball
3:07
[Comment From The Ax Stays with usThe Ax Stays with us: ] 
Big Ten record for TD's for Ball ?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:07 The Ax Stays with us
3:07
Brian Mason: 
Yes it is. Ties him for the Big Ten's single-season TDs record at 26
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:07 Brian Mason
3:07
[Comment From The Ax Stays with usThe Ax Stays with us: ] 
Chryst has things figured out......
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:07 The Ax Stays with us
3:07
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Ball has scored at least two TDs in every game this season and has tied the #B1G record with 26 TDs this year [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:07 BadgerFootball
3:08
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
That's awesome... As is the score
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:08 David
3:08
[Comment From The Ax Stays with usThe Ax Stays with us: ] 
that will fall before halftime...
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:08 The Ax Stays with us
3:08
[Comment From Mike in PhillyMike in Philly: ] 
With who?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:08 Mike in Philly
3:08
Brian Mason: 
26 TDs in a season has been done three other times, most recently by Penn State's Ki-Jana Carter in 1994
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:08 Brian Mason
3:09
Brian Mason: 
Welch set to kick off for UW
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:09 Brian Mason
3:09
[Comment From Boston BadgerBoston Badger: ] 
Run it up early! Game on at Mickies?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:09 Boston Badger
3:09
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Sweet run by Ball, left a Gopher defender grasping at air at about the 10-yard line then waltzed into the end zone #Badgers [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:09 BadgerFootball
3:09
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
When was the last time the Gophers had the axe?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:09 Steve
3:09
Brian Mason: 
2003 on a last-second FG by Rhys Lloyd ... Badgers got it back in 2004 with a win at Camp Randall
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:09 Brian Mason
3:09
Brian Mason: 
Bennett with a huge return on the kickoff
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:09 Brian Mason
3:10
Brian Mason: 
45-yard return puts Minnesota at its own 49 yard line for its second drive of the day. Amazing how he slipped several tackles
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:10 Brian Mason
3:10
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Is it even possible for a Big Ten RB to set a Big Ten TD record by 5+ TDs (A record that stood for 15 yrs), finish in the top ten in rush Yds, go to the Rose Bowl, and not win the Heisman, let alon get one vote?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:10 Jeff
3:10
Brian Mason: 
Crazy that he's not even getting mentioned with a resume like that, huh?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:10 Brian Mason
3:11
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
I sure hope he stays for his Senior season.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:11 California Bucky
3:11
[Comment From The Ax Stays with usThe Ax Stays with us: ] 
I think Barry Sanders NCAA record is probably safe though.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:11 The Ax Stays with us
3:11
Brian Mason: 
Me too, California. And yes, Sanders' record of 39 is probably safe
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:11 Brian Mason
3:11
[Comment From Matt in OmahaMatt in Omaha: ] 
Kick coverage is a serious problem. Might as well start kicking it out of bounds.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:11 Matt in Omaha
3:11
[Comment From BuckiBucki: ] 
Is our special teams ever going to be good?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:11 Bucki
3:11
Brian Mason: 
Gray with a rush for 3 yards makes it 2nd and 7 on the UW 48
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:11 Brian Mason
3:11
Brian Mason: 
3:59 to play in the first quarter
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:11 Brian Mason
3:12
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
Special teams is definately our weak point right now... Come on Badgers, hold em back!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:12 David
3:12
Brian Mason: 
Mike Taylor walking off with assistance from the trainers after making the tackle on Gray.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:12 Brian Mason
3:12
Brian Mason: 
2nd/7 WIS 48 -- Gray scrambles left and overthrows Brandon Green by nearly 10 yards
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:12 Brian Mason
3:12
Brian Mason: 
Makes it third down for Goldy
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:12 Brian Mason
3:13
Brian Mason: 
3rd/7 WIS 48 -- A tipped pass from Gray that is nearly picked by Shelton Johnson
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:13 Brian Mason
3:13
Brian Mason: 
Punt upcoming for Minnesota again ... Abbrederis deep to receive
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:13 Brian Mason
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[Comment From UW 71FloridaUW 71Florida: ] 
Why isn't Ball on the short list for the Heisman?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:14 UW 71Florida
3:14
Brian Mason: 
Good question. Numbers are fantastic.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:14 Brian Mason
3:14
Brian Mason: 
Wow. A terrible punt will give Bucky good field position again. It goes down as a 4-yard kick. Yikes.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:14 Brian Mason
3:14
Brian Mason: 
Badgers take over with 1st and 10 at their own 44
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:14 Brian Mason
3:14
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 44 -- White carries on first down and picks up 4 to the UW 48
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:14 Brian Mason
3:15
[Comment From Badger SeanBadger Sean: ] 
We aren't the only one with special teams problems.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:15 Badger Sean
3:15
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Wow!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:15 California Bucky
3:15
Brian Mason: 
2nd/6 WIS 48 -- Another handoff to White and he plows ahead for five more to the Gophers' 47
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:15 Brian Mason
3:15
Brian Mason: 
Third down up next ... UW is 3-for-3 on third downs today
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:15 Brian Mason
3:16
Brian Mason: 
3rd/1 MINN 47 -- Ball picks up the first down with a 2-yard gain to the Minnesota 45
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:16 Brian Mason
3:16
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Did the Taylor injury look serious???
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:16 Guest
3:16
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
is mike taylor out?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:16 Guest
3:16
Brian Mason: 
Taylor walked off under his own power. Not sure how serious it is, but I'll update you as soon as I hear.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:16 Brian Mason
3:16
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 45 -- Badgers fake the sweep to Abbrederis and Ball busts loose for a huge gain!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:16 Brian Mason
3:16
Brian Mason: 
Picks up 29 yards to the Minnesota 16 and the Badgers are knocking on the door again
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:16 Brian Mason
3:17
Brian Mason: 
That's 60 yards on 6 carries for Ball today
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:17 Brian Mason
3:17
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 16 -- White carries and picks up two ... Badgers giving both tailbacks some work today
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:17 Brian Mason
3:18
Brian Mason: 
2nd/8 MINN 14 -- Gophers load the box and White still finds a running lane to pick up 5 yards to the Minnesota 9
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:18 Brian Mason
3:18
Brian Mason: 
Badgers 4-for-4 on third downs today ... but that's the end of the first quarter
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:18 Brian Mason
3:18
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Wisconsin #Badgers 14, Minnesota #Gophers 0 -- End of 1st Quarter [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:18 BadgerFootball
3:19
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @seanMadams19: Montee Ball for Heisman. #Badgers [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:19 BadgerFootball
3:19
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
How is Wilson doing?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:19 Guest
3:19
Brian Mason: 
Wilson in the first quarter: 8-for-8, 97 Yards, TD
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:19 Brian Mason
3:19
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
How about that naked boot now?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:19 Jeff
3:19
Brian Mason: 
Always love that call, Jeff. Wouldn't bother me a bit.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:19 Brian Mason
3:19
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
I see Ball going for over 150 yards plus today.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:19 California Bucky
3:20
Brian Mason: 
He's already at 60 through the first quarter
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:20 Brian Mason
3:20
Brian Mason: 
Another touchdown today and he owns the Big Ten single-season TDs record (26 already this season)
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:20 Brian Mason
3:20
[Comment From Mags and Phil from IdahoMags and Phil from Idaho: ] 
In a pickle, WI and BSU both on at the same time, watching WI and will watch the other game later. WI is looking awesome!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:20 Mags and Phil from Idaho
3:20
Brian Mason: 
You made the right choice! Badgers can really build a cushion by finishing off this drive with a score
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:20 Brian Mason
3:20
[Comment From AdamAdam: ] 
So are we gonna have a Wisconsin sweep this weekend (including Monday)?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:20 Adam
3:20
Twitter
RussellManiaXVI: 
After the first quarter, #RussellWilson is a perfect 8-of-8 for 97 yards and a TD. #Badgers lead 14-0. [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:20 RussellManiaXVI
3:21
Brian Mason: 
Off to a great start. Big win for men's hockey last night over the No. 1-ranked Gophers. Would love to see another one tonight at the Kohl Center (7:30 p.m., BTN)
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:21 Brian Mason
3:21
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
What channel is the game on? i cant find it
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:21 Guest
3:21
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @RussellManiaXVI: After the first quarter, #RussellWilson is a perfect 8-of-8 for 97 yards and a TD. #Badgers lead 14-0 [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:21 BadgerFootball
3:21
Brian Mason: 
It's on BTN. Check here for your channel: http://btn.com/about/btn-gamefinder/
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:21 Brian Mason
3:21
Brian Mason: 
Badgers held Minnesota to -1 yards of total offense in the first quarter. UW gained 189 on offense.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:21 Brian Mason
3:22
Brian Mason: 
11 first downs in the quarter for UW. None for Minnesota
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:22 Brian Mason
3:22
[Comment From eddieeddie: ] 
Is this on tv at all?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:22 eddie
3:22
Brian Mason: 
Just posted the link to the BTN gamefinder.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:22 Brian Mason
3:23
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Badgers! Nick Toon 9-yard TD pass from #RussellWilson -- Wisconsin 21, Minnesota 0 -- 14:54 2nd Quarter [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:23 BadgerFootball
3:23
Brian Mason: 
7 plays, 56 yards, 3:19 the scoring drive for UW
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:23 Brian Mason
3:23
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Tooooooooooooooon!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:23 Steve
3:23
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Touchdown for Tooon!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:23 csWaterford66
3:23
[Comment From Badger GuyBadger Guy: ] 
Yes the game for some reason is not telivised on dish
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:23 Badger Guy
3:24
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Not on TV nationally, so we are thankful for this blog!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:24 Guest
3:24
Brian Mason: 
It may be on an overflow channel. Use the BTN Gamefinder to see what channel it airs on depending on your location and provider: http://btn.com/about/btn-gamefinder/
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:24 Brian Mason
3:24
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
#Badgers injury update: Mike Taylor is questionable with a right knee sprain. Isiah Williams out with a head injury. [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:24 BadgerFootball
3:24
[Comment From DishDish: ] 
try channel 439 or 5442 on Dish
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:24 Dish
3:25
[Comment From MTDaveMTDave: ] 
Very good day. Both Ohio State and Penn State got beat today. Bucky can win out and play for the Big 10 championship.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:25 MTDave
3:25
Twitter
RussellManiaXVI: 
Make that 9-of-9 for 106 yards and two TDs! First play of the 2nd quarter is a 9-yard TD pass to Nick Toon. #Badgers lead 21-0 [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:25 RussellManiaXVI
3:25
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
its on in the UK, watching it in Leeds, England. Go Badgers.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:25 Guest
3:26
[Comment From GeorgeGeorge: ] 
Brian and the blog gang are great if no BTN... like me! Hopefully Bucky just grinds them underfoot today...
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:26 George
3:26
[Comment From FLbadgerfanFLbadgerfan: ] 
This is great for wisconsin still a chance at big ten title its too bad were two plays away from being undefeated
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:26 FLbadgerfan
3:26
[Comment From JTRedRockJTRedRock: ] 
Go Badgers from Sedona, AZ
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:26 JTRedRock
3:26
Brian Mason: 
Welch on to kick off again for UW. Back to action
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:26 Brian Mason
3:26
Brian Mason: 
A 10-yard return on a short kickoff by Welch. Gophers start at their own 40
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:26 Brian Mason
3:27
Brian Mason: 
Mike Taylor back in the game for UW
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:27 Brian Mason
3:27
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 40 -- A run for Bennett on first down ... 4 yards
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:27 Brian Mason
3:27
[Comment From BuckiBucki: ] 
Gophers remind me a lot of a team I once saw back when I was in high school...oh yeah, it was our JV team.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:27 Bucki
3:27
[Comment From JackFloridaUW71JackFloridaUW71: ] 
Playing in the championsip game would be sweet and would help heal my broken heart ( due to those two nightmarish losses)
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:27 JackFloridaUW71
3:27
Brian Mason: 
2nd/6 MINN 44 -- Bennett carries again and picks up 4 again ... third down upcoming
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:27 Brian Mason
3:28
Brian Mason: 
Gophers 0-for-2 on third down today
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:28 Brian Mason
3:28
Brian Mason: 
3rd/2 MINN 48 -- Gray keeps it out of the shotgun and Minnesota has its first first down of the day
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:28 Brian Mason
3:28
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Mike Taylor back in the game and making tackles [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:28 BadgerFootball
3:28
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @BTNTomDienhart: Uh-oh. I think Bret Bielema smells blood. Take cover!!! [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:28 BadgerFootball
3:29
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 48 -- Gray carries and Nzegwu hauls him down after a 7-yard gain. Gophers on the move here
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:29 Brian Mason
3:29
[Comment From Total DominationTotal Domination: ] 
Badgers had the ball almost 13 minutes in 1st qtr
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:29 Total Domination
3:29
Brian Mason: 
2nd/3 WIS 41 -- Taylor and Borland make the stop on a 2-yard gain by Kirkwood
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:29 Brian Mason
3:30
Brian Mason: 
3rd and 1 for the Gophs
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:30 Brian Mason
3:30
Brian Mason: 
3rd/1 WIS 39 -- Gophers figuring out the ground game is the way to go. Gray carries for a first down with a 13-yard gain
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:30 Brian Mason
3:30
[Comment From Total DominationTotal Domination: ] 
Defense got rusty
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:30 Total Domination
3:31
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 26 -- Bennett carries on first down. Borland stops him after a 1-yard gain to the UW 25
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:31 Brian Mason
3:31
Brian Mason: 
10:37 to play in the half
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:31 Brian Mason
3:31
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Well, if they can't pass, our defense should be able to shut down the run.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:31 California Bucky
3:31
Brian Mason: 
2nd/9 WIS 25 -- Nice stop by Taylor and Borland after Gray finds McKnight on a short pass ... 7-yard gain
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:31 Brian Mason
3:31
Brian Mason: 
3rd and 2 upcoming for the Gophers
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:31 Brian Mason
3:32
Brian Mason: 
3rd/2 WIS 18 -- Gray hits McKnight on a short out route and th 12-yard gain is good for a 1st down
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:32 Brian Mason
3:32
Brian Mason: 
Gophers with a 1st and goal at the UW 6
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:32 Brian Mason
3:32
Brian Mason: 
Defense time
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:32 Brian Mason
3:33
Brian Mason: 
1st/G WIS 6 -- Gray carries again and is brought down in the backfield by Borland
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:33 Brian Mason
3:33
Brian Mason: 
It's a loss of one back to the UW 7
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:33 Brian Mason
3:33
Brian Mason: 
2nd/G WIS 7 -- Gray scrambles and extends the play but Borland holds him to a 2-yard gain to the UW 5. Third down upcoming
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:33 Brian Mason
3:34
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Come on Defense...stiffin' up.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:34 California Bucky
3:34
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Hard to believe Borland is just a sophomore sometimes...
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:34 Steve
3:34
Brian Mason: 
3rd/G WIS 5 -- Gray's pass is batted down at the line of scrimmage. Think it was Hemer with the breakup
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:34 Brian Mason
3:35
Brian Mason: 
Gophers call for a fake field goal and Wettstein slips a tackle by Fenelus to get in the end zone. Guh.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:35 Brian Mason
3:36
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Gophers: Jordan Wettstein 5-yard TD run (kick failed) -- Wisconsin 21, Minnesota 6 -- 7:41 2nd Quarter [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:36 BadgerFootball
3:36
[Comment From The Ax Stays with usThe Ax Stays with us: ] 
I was thinking about the fake couldnt type it fast enough....what did they have to lose ?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:36 The Ax Stays with us
3:36
Brian Mason: 
No doubt. I love the call. Wish the Badgers would have contained it, however...
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:36 Brian Mason
3:36
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
I think I've seen this act before from them.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:36 California Bucky
3:36
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Really? Fenelus misses the tackle on the kicker?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:36 Steve
3:37
Brian Mason: 
Gave him the slip. Looked like Fenelus had him dead-to-rights and Wettestein slipped his grip
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:37 Brian Mason
3:37
[Comment From BuckiBucki: ] 
There's our "special" teams again
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:37 Bucki
3:37
Brian Mason: 
Don't overlook the stand by the defense. Minnesota was marching and the Badgers stiffened well near the goal line.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:37 Brian Mason
3:38
[Comment From The Ax Stays with usThe Ax Stays with us: ] 
its the only way they stay in games this year...cant believe we fell for it !
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:38 The Ax Stays with us
3:38
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
As long as the score doesn't get close enough for some Hail Mary pass, I'll be good. Still ticked about that!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:38 David
3:38
[Comment From Total DominationTotal Domination: ] 
OK, back to work offense........
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:38 Total Domination
3:38
[Comment From Badger GuyBadger Guy: ] 
It's alright for them to get 7 points..There about to be down 28-7 anyway
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:38 Badger Guy
3:39
Brian Mason: 
Back to it here. Abbrederis deep to receive the Gophers kickoff
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:39 Brian Mason
3:40
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 22 -- Wilson gets a pass of before being hit from behind ... Pedersen makes the catch for a 4-yard gain to the UW 26
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:40 Brian Mason
3:40
Brian Mason: 
2nd/6 WIS 26 -- Ball bottled up on a run. Haven't seen that today.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:40 Brian Mason
3:40
Brian Mason: 
Loss of 1 makes it 3rd and 7 for hte Badgers
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:40 Brian Mason
3:40
Brian Mason: 
Badgers are 5-for-5 on third down today
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:40 Brian Mason
3:41
Brian Mason: 
3rd/7 WIS 25 -- Wilson scrambles and is short of the first down. Badgers will punt for the first time today
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:41 Brian Mason
3:41
Brian Mason: 
Nortman on to kick with the ball at the Badgers' 28
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:41 Brian Mason
3:41
Brian Mason: 
Nice kick!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:41 Brian Mason
3:42
Brian Mason: 
Bounces out of bounds at the Minnesota 29. Gophers will take over after the 43-yard punt
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:42 Brian Mason
3:42
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
we have a confirmed NortmanSighting
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:42 Guest
3:42
Brian Mason: 
They have been rare...
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:42 Brian Mason
3:42
[Comment From Total DominationTotal Domination: ] 
Is Bret still the special teams coach ?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:42 Total Domination
3:42
Brian Mason: 
No. Special teams units are divided among the assistants.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:42 Brian Mason
3:43
Brian Mason: 
Waiting on TV to come back. Gophers have some driving to do once we start.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:43 Brian Mason
3:45
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 29 -- Bennett with the run on first down and picks up 5 yards. Taylor gets another tackle. Very active today (no surprise)
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:45 Brian Mason
3:45
Brian Mason: 
Flags down before the snap
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:45 Brian Mason
3:45
Brian Mason: 
False start on the Gophers ... backs them up 5 yards back to the 29
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:45 Brian Mason
3:46
Brian Mason: 
2nd/5 MINN 34 -- Gray's short pass to Green picks up the 5 that Minnesota lost on the penalty.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:46 Brian Mason
3:46
Brian Mason: 
3rd and 5 upcoming for the Gophers. They're 3-for-6 on third down today
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:46 Brian Mason
3:46
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Step it up Defense.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:46 California Bucky
3:47
Brian Mason: 
3rd/5 MINN 34 -- A nice open field tackle by Taylor but the pass from Gray to McGarry goes for 12 yards and a first down
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:47 Brian Mason
3:47
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 46 -- Looked like a big hole for Bennett but Taylor closed it quickly. 3-yard gain to the Minnesota 49
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:47 Brian Mason
3:47
[Comment From @BadgerMBB@BadgerMBB: ] 
Got here late... true or false, with PSU and OSU losses, Wisconsin now controls destiny?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:47 @BadgerMBB
3:47
Brian Mason: 
Bingo. Road to Indy is in their hands
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:47 Brian Mason
3:48
Brian Mason: 
Gray throws it up and Fenelus makes a great read to make the interception!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:48 Brian Mason
3:48
Brian Mason: 
Way to jump the route as the Gophers receiver was standing still waiting for the ball
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:48 Brian Mason
3:48
[Comment From Fenelus Fanatic !Fenelus Fanatic !: ] 
Awlright !!!!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:48 Fenelus Fanatic !
3:49
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 22 -- Ball carries on first down for UW and picks up a nice chunk to move the chains
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:49 Brian Mason
3:49
Brian Mason: 
19-yard gain moves the Badgers to their own 41 ... first down
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:49 Brian Mason
3:49
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 41 -- Ball again ... nice hole opened up but he runs into a wall after 7 yards
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:49 Brian Mason
3:50
Brian Mason: 
2nd/3 WIS 48 -- Wilson finds an open Abbrederis at the UW sideline for a first down on a 14-yard gain into Minnesota territory
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:50 Brian Mason
3:50
Brian Mason: 
Wilson executing the 2-minute offense well here
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:50 Brian Mason
3:50
Brian Mason: 
1:05 to play in the half
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:50 Brian Mason
3:50
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 38 -- Complete to Toon for another first down.... 21 yards on the pass
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:50 Brian Mason
3:50
[Comment From GeorgeGeorge: ] 
Another TD before half would be nice...
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:50 George
3:51
[Comment From Total DominationTotal Domination: ] 
7 here would be devistating to Goldy & Company
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:51 Total Domination
3:51
Brian Mason: 
A healthy "Let's go Badgers" from the crowd
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:51 Brian Mason
3:51
Brian Mason: 
Nick Toon! Touchdown!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:51 Brian Mason
3:51
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Badgers! Nick Toon 17-yard TD pass from #RussellWilson -- Wisconsin 28, MInnesota 6 -- 0:51 2nd Quarter [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:51 BadgerFootball
3:51
[Comment From FLbadgerfanFLbadgerfan: ] 
TOOOOOOON!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:51 FLbadgerfan
3:51
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Wow! Wow! Wow!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:51 California Bucky
3:51
[Comment From DrMJGDrMJG: ] 
WAY TO GO BUCKY!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:51 DrMJG
3:52
Brian Mason: 
Wilson now 13-for-13 for 162 yards and 3 touchdowns. Yowza.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:52 Brian Mason
3:52
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Russell Wilson on fire today!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:52 Steve
3:52
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
WAY TO GO TOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:52 David
3:52
Brian Mason: 
Two minutes? Who needs two minutes? Badgers use 1:36 to go 78 yards in just five plays.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:52 Brian Mason
3:52
[Comment From CAROLINA BUCKYCAROLINA BUCKY: ] 
AWESOME!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:52 CAROLINA BUCKY
3:53
Brian Mason: 
Welch will kick off for the Badgers. Let's shore up the kick coverage here, boys.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:53 Brian Mason
3:53
[Comment From GeorgeGeorge: ] 
My wish came true! Now if only the lottery... ;o)
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:53 George
3:53
[Comment From Paul Bunyans AxePaul Bunyans Axe: ] 
Is it OK if I get an early start home ??? I want to beat the traffic.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:53 Paul Bunyans Axe
3:53
Brian Mason: 
If the Badgers have anything to say about it, you're flying home with us, buddy.
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:53 Brian Mason
3:54
Brian Mason: 
There's a solid stop on the kick return. Gophers will start at their own 23 with 0:43 to go in the half. They have all three timeouts
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:54 Brian Mason
3:54
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Russell Wilson needs to petition the NCAA for a couple more years of eligibility...;-)
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:54 Steve
3:55
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @JMTaylor11: 13 for 13 in a half is good right? [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:55 BadgerFootball
3:55
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @gmatthewmiller: Paul Bunyun just handed the axe to Bret Bielema and caught the next bus back to Brainerd. #badgers [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:55 BadgerFootball
3:56
Brian Mason: 
That will do it for the first half. Gophers want a chance to re-group
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:56 Brian Mason
3:56
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Wisconsin #Badgers 28, Minnesota #Gophers 6 -- Halftime [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:56 BadgerFootball
3:56
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
They need to regroup back at the house!!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:56 David
3:56
[Comment From DrMJGDrMJG: ] 
Enjoyable first half
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:56 DrMJG
3:57
Brian Mason: 
Wow. How 'bout that for a first half?
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:57 Brian Mason
3:59
Brian Mason: 
1st Half Stats:
First Downs: WIS 16; MINN 4
Rushing Yards: WIS 120; MINN 49
Passing Yards: WIS 162; MINN 36
Total Yards: WIS 282; MINN 85
Time of Possession: WIS 16:40; MINN 13:20
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:59 Brian Mason
3:59
[Comment From FXDBUDFXDBUD: ] 
Lets keem the Momentun going for the rest of the season WOOT WOOT
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:59 FXDBUD
3:59
[Comment From Mags and Phil from IdahoMags and Phil from Idaho: ] 
It is hard work keeping track of BSU on the screen ans wis on the lap top iPad and tv part time
Saturday November 12, 2011 3:59 Mags and Phil from Idaho
4:00
Brian Mason: 
Russell Wilson's first-half pass efficiency: 280.8 (NCAA season record is 186.0 for reference)
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:00 Brian Mason
4:00
Twitter
RussellManiaXVI: 
#RussellWilson a perfect 13-of-13 in the first half for 162 yards and 3 TDs. Pass efficiency of 280.8. #Badgers [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:00 RussellManiaXVI
4:00
Brian Mason: 
QB Stats:
Wilson: 13-for-13, 162 Yards, 3 TDs
Gray: 4-for-9, 36 Yards, INT
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:00 Brian Mason
4:02
Brian Mason: 
Montee Ball in the first half: 9 carries, 85 yards, TD. Also 1 catch for 5 yards and a TD
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:02 Brian Mason
4:02
Brian Mason: 
Nick Toon: 6 receptions, 87 yards, 2 TDs
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:02 Brian Mason
4:02
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
It's a shame that Heisman voters usually focus on top players from the top ranked teams. Russell Wilson leads the nation in pass efficiency yet he's no where in the Heisman talk. And of course Montee Ball leads the nation in touchdowns.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:02 Steve
4:03
Brian Mason: 
Wilson has a really compelling case for some major awards. Here's the page we've set up for him (including a sweet, updated highlight video): http://www.russellmaniaxvi.com/
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:03 Brian Mason
4:03
Brian Mason: 
OK ... watch the video, grab some snacks and settle in for the second half. I'll be back in a few minutes (gotta grab one of these ice cream bars they have in the press box)
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:03 Brian Mason
4:03
[Be Right Back Countdown]10 minutes 
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:03 
4:08
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @RussellManiaXVI: #RussellWilson a perfect 13-of-13 in the first half for 162 yards and 3 TDs. Pass efficiency of 280.8. #Badgers [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:08 BadgerFootball
4:16
Brian Mason: 
OK .. .back to it
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:16 Brian Mason
4:16
Brian Mason: 
Welch will kick off for Wisconsin to open the third quarter
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:16 Brian Mason
4:16
[Comment From DrMJGDrMJG: ] 
Singapore is ready for a BIG Wisconsin second half!
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:16 DrMJG
4:17
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Gophers: Duane Bennett 96-yard kickoff return TD -- Wisconsin 28, Minnesota 13 -- 14:46 3rd Quarter [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:17 BadgerFootball
4:17
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
ugh!
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:17 Jeff
4:17
[Comment From WTFWTF: ] 
seriously ?????????????
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:17 WTF
4:17
[Comment From DrMJGDrMJG: ] 
Hmm, back to the drawing board on kickoff return coverage
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:17 DrMJG
4:18
Brian Mason: 
Boy oh boy. Gophers did a great job of blocking a lane for Bennett for the first 30 yards and then he turned the corner on Welch, who was the last man to beat
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:18 Brian Mason
4:18
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
OMG!!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:18 Guest
4:18
[Comment From Badgers fan in TucsonBadgers fan in Tucson: ] 
UW kickoff coverage team lets us down again.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:18 Badgers fan in Tucson
4:19
Brian Mason: 
Abbrederis returns the Gophers' kickoff 26 yards and the Badgers will start with great field position.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:19 Brian Mason
4:19
Brian Mason: 
1st and 10 at their own 43 yard line
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:19 Brian Mason
4:20
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 43 -- Ball carries on first down for UW and picks up 14 yards for a first down. His great day continues and he puts UW into Minnesota territory
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:20 Brian Mason
4:20
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 43 -- Ball carries again and picks up 2 to the Minnesota 41
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:20 Brian Mason
4:21
Brian Mason: 
A pickup of 7 makes it 3rd and 1
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:21 Brian Mason
4:22
Brian Mason: 
Ball carries again and spins through a nice hole for the first down
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:22 Brian Mason
4:22
Brian Mason: 
Ball picks up 10 all the way down to the Minnesota 24
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:22 Brian Mason
4:22
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Lets get it back........on this drive preferably
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:22 Guest
4:22
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 24 -- A first-down pass from Wilson to Toon picks up 6 yards down to the Minnesota 18
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:22 Brian Mason
4:22
Brian Mason: 
Badgers once again moving the ball very efficiently
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:22 Brian Mason
4:22
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
hopefully ball can break one here for a touchdown
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:22 Guest
4:23
Brian Mason: 
2nd/4 MINN 18 -- Gophers blow up the delayed handoff to Ball for a loss of 4
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:23 Brian Mason
4:23
Brian Mason: 
3rd down for the Badgers ... they're 6-for-7 so far today on third down
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:23 Brian Mason
4:24
Brian Mason: 
3rd/8 MINN 22 -- Wilson takes off and picks up the first down! It's a 9-yard gain to the Minnesota 13
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:24 Brian Mason
4:24
Brian Mason: 
That's why he's so dangerous.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:24 Brian Mason
4:24
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 13 -- Gophers sniff out the run by White and pin him to a 4-yard loss by cutting off the sideline
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:24 Brian Mason
4:25
Brian Mason: 
2nd/14 MINN 17 -- Oh my goodness! Another shifty run by Ball to move the chains once again. Badgers have 1st and goal on the 15-yard gain by Ball
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:25 Brian Mason
4:25
Brian Mason: 
1st/G MINN 2 -- Gophers slam the door on Ball for a loss of 1 back to the Minnesota 3
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:25 Brian Mason
4:26
Brian Mason: 
Second and goal from the 3 ... Badgers chewing a lot of clock again with this drive
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:26 Brian Mason
4:26
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
OK Big 10 record...prepare to be broken !
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:26 Guest
4:26
Brian Mason: 
Touchdown! Wilson to Pedersen!
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:26 Brian Mason
4:27
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Badgers! Jacob Pedersen 3-yard TD pass from #RussellWilson -- Wisconsin 35, Minnesota 13 -- 8:58 3rd Quarter [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:27 BadgerFootball
4:27
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Come on Heisman voters...we've got two REAL contenders.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:27 California Bucky
4:27
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
How many times have we seen that this year? Awesome
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:27 Steve
4:27
Brian Mason: 
Wilson now 16-for-16 today for 178 yards and 4 touchdowns
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:27 Brian Mason
4:27
Brian Mason: 
Guy sure makes it look easy.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:27 Brian Mason
4:27
[Comment From Badger GuyBadger Guy: ] 
Get ball the record!!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:27 Badger Guy
4:27
Brian Mason: 
There's still time, Guy
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:27 Brian Mason
4:28
[Comment From DrMJGDrMJG: ] 
He seems to simply get it done
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:28 DrMJG
4:28
Brian Mason: 
OK, seriously now. Let's get this kickoff coverage right, boys.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:28 Brian Mason
4:28
Twitter
RussellManiaXVI: 
#RussellWilson still perfect. He tosses a 3-yard TD to Jacob Pedersen and is now 16-of-16 for 178 yards and 4 TDs. #Badgers lead 35-13 [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:28 RussellManiaXVI
4:29
[Comment From GeorgeGeorge: ] 
Okay special teams... don't muck this up again!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:29 George
4:29
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @SN_Greenberg: Can I just point this out? Russell Wilson: 16-for-16, 178 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs. 35-13 #Badgers in Minneapolis w/most o ... [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:29 BadgerFootball
4:29
[Comment From Badger GuyBadger Guy: ] 
Ha ha ha..You sure are correct..Time on the clock and time in the season for the record..
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:29 Badger Guy
4:29
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Monte is one Ball that really knows how to roll (sorry about that).
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:29 California Bucky
4:29
Brian Mason: 
(rim shot)
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:29 Brian Mason
4:29
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
total offense UW 387 Minn 85
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:29 Guest
4:30
Brian Mason: 
Thanks, Guest. Was just going to delve into that. Badgers have 178 yards passing and 161 yards rushing. Gophers: 36 passing yards, 49 rushing yards
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:30 Brian Mason
4:30
Brian Mason: 
There we go! An 8-yard return on the kickoff and the Gophers will start at their own 34
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:30 Brian Mason
4:30
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Short kick... great idea. Let's do that from now on.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:30 Steve
4:30
[Comment From waverly fanwaverly fan: ] 
Badgers lookin' good today - Russell's 101st career touchdown! Definitely Heismann material, Gotta Vote!
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:30 waverly fan
4:31
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 34 - Gray gets a pass off to McKnight for a gain of 7 to the Gophers' 41
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:31 Brian Mason
4:31
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Come on Defense, time to do your part.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:31 California Bucky
4:31
Brian Mason: 
2nd/3 MINN 41 -- A run for Bennett up the middle but a flag is down
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:31 Brian Mason
4:31
Brian Mason: 
Looks like a hold
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:31 Brian Mason
4:31
Brian Mason: 
Holding on Ed Olson of Minnesota ... backs the Gophers up 10 yards
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:31 Brian Mason
4:32
Brian Mason: 
Make it 2nd and 13 from the 31
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:32 Brian Mason
4:32
Brian Mason: 
2nd/13 -- MINN 31 -- Gray completes to McKnight for 8 yards... third down up next for the Gophers
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:32 Brian Mason
4:32
Brian Mason: 
Minnesota is 4-for-7 on third down today
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:32 Brian Mason
4:32
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
You got to know when to...aw, never mind.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:32 California Bucky
4:33
Brian Mason: 
Great defense on Gray there on third down. Guess who? Mike Taylor with the tackle to bring up fourth down
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:33 Brian Mason
4:33
Brian Mason: 
Punt unit on for the Gophers
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:33 Brian Mason
4:34
[Comment From badger fanbadger fan: ] 
the axe is ours
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:34 badger fan
4:34
Brian Mason: 
Still lots of time, but the offense has looked all but unstoppable so far.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:34 Brian Mason
4:38
Brian Mason: 
Jinxed it. Stepped away to look up record for consecutive completions and Toon can't hang on for the first incompletion for Wilson today
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:38 Brian Mason
4:38
Brian Mason: 
Definitely. Almost half of the upper deck, I'd say
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:38 Brian Mason
4:38
[Comment From DaleDale: ] 
Are there a lot of Badger fans there?
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:38 Dale
4:38
Brian Mason: 
White carries for 19 yards and a first down ... he has 42 yards today
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:38 Brian Mason
4:39
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 36 -- Gophers blitzed and nearly blew the play up in the backfield but White eluded with some fancy footwork and picked up 11 yards for another first down
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:39 Brian Mason
4:39
Brian Mason: 
That was 21 consecutive completions for Wilson dating back to last week's game. The NCAA record -- for the record -- is 26.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:39 Brian Mason
4:40
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 47 -- Offsides call on Minnesota ... Badgers pick up 5 the easy way
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:40 Brian Mason
4:40
Brian Mason: 
1st/5 MINN 48 -- Ball with the first down carry and picks up 6 to the Minnesota 42
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:40 Brian Mason
4:40
Brian Mason: 
Badgers content to grind it out on the ground a little bit here
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:40 Brian Mason
4:41
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 42 -- Ball carries again and picks up 6 to the Minnesota 36
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:41 Brian Mason
4:41
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
#Badgers injury update: Jared Abbrederis with a left shoulder injury. He is being evaluated. [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:41 BadgerFootball
4:41
[Comment From AdamAdam: ] 
Wilson trying to top Rodgers this weekend.. TD's > Incompletions
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:41 Adam
4:41
Brian Mason: 
2nd/4 -- MINN 36 -- Cooper blows up a run and White is dropped for a loss. Third down for UW
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:41 Brian Mason
4:42
Brian Mason: 
It's 3rd and 7 at the Minnesota 39 ... 3:00 to go in the quarter
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:42 Brian Mason
4:42
Brian Mason: 
Badgers are 7-for-8 on third down today
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:42 Brian Mason
4:42
Brian Mason: 
Big run for Wilson but a flag down
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:42 Brian Mason
4:42
Brian Mason: 
A 31-yard gain for Wilson...
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:42 Brian Mason
4:42
Brian Mason: 
But it's called back on an illegal formation penalty. 5-yard setback negates the play
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:42 Brian Mason
4:43
Brian Mason: 
Will be 3rd and 12 for the Badgers at the Minnesota 44
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:43 Brian Mason
4:43
Brian Mason: 
3rd/12 MINN 44 -- Wilson flushed from the pocket and picks up a couple of yards but is run out at the 42
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:43 Brian Mason
4:43
Brian Mason: 
Punt unit on for the second time today for UW
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:43 Brian Mason
4:44
Brian Mason: 
Nortman's punt is out of bounds at the Minnesota 15 ... pins the Gophers back nicely
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:44 Brian Mason
4:45
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Nice to see it wasn't blocked.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:45 California Bucky
4:45
Brian Mason: 
Gophers put on the pressure but Nortman got it away
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:45 Brian Mason
4:46
Brian Mason: 
Gophers take over with 1:45 to play in the third quarter ... 1st and 10 at their own 15
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:46 Brian Mason
4:46
Brian Mason: 
Back to action after the TV break
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:46 Brian Mason
4:47
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 15 -- Gray bought himself from time and found McKnight on a short pass, but he couldn't hang on to it
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:47 Brian Mason
4:48
Brian Mason: 
2nd/10 MINN 15 -- Gray looked for Crawford-Tufts on the sideline but Fenelus had him smothered. Pass was too tall anyway.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:48 Brian Mason
4:48
Brian Mason: 
Third down now for the Gophers deep in their own territory
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:48 Brian Mason
4:48
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Come on D, Do you Duty.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:48 California Bucky
4:48
Brian Mason: 
3rd/10 MINN 15 -- Gray escapes the pocket and zigs and zags for an 11-yard gain to the Minnesota 26. Taylor with another tackle
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:48 Brian Mason
4:48
Brian Mason: 
1:00 to play in the quarter
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:48 Brian Mason
4:49
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 26 -- Gray carries on first down and Muldoon and Kohout combine to bring him down after a 7-yard gain
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:49 Brian Mason
4:50
Brian Mason: 
2nd/3 MINN 33 -- Gray again ... Kohout and Claxton combine on the TFL. A loss of 1 makes it third down at the Minnesota 32
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:50 Brian Mason
4:50
Twitter
SN_Greenberg: 
Can I just point this out? Russell Wilson: 16-for-16, 178 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs. 35-13 #Badgers in Minneapolis w/most of a half left to play. [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:50 SN_Greenberg
4:50
Brian Mason: 
But that's the end of the third quarter
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:50 Brian Mason
4:50
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Wisconsin #Badgers 35, Minnesota #Gophers 13 -- End of 3rd Quarter [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:50 BadgerFootball
4:52
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
End of the third quarter you say? http://bit.ly/rqhVyU #Badgers [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:52 BadgerFootball
4:54
Brian Mason: 
Gray carries for a gain of 9 and it's a first down for Minnesota
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:54 Brian Mason
4:54
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 41 -- Badgers contain a flip to Bennett, holding him to a 2-yard gain on a tackle by Taylor and Johnson
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:54 Brian Mason
4:55
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Come on D. Push 'em back. Push 'em back...way back.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:55 California Bucky
4:55
Brian Mason: 
2nd/8 MINN 43 -- Gray's pass to Moulton incomplete. Third down upcoming for Goldy
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:55 Brian Mason
4:56
Brian Mason: 
3rd/8 MINN 43 -- Gray carries and picks up 7 to fall jsut short of the sticks
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:56 Brian Mason
4:56
Brian Mason: 
Gophers will go for it on 4th and 1 from the 50
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:56 Brian Mason
4:56
Brian Mason: 
Timeout, Minnesota (first of the half)
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:56 Brian Mason
4:56
Brian Mason: 
Think the Gophers will punt now after failing to draw UW offsides
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:56 Brian Mason
4:57
Brian Mason: 
Nope. Gophers going for it
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:57 Brian Mason
4:58
Brian Mason: 
And Bennett is stopped short! Borland held him back
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:58 Brian Mason
4:58
Brian Mason: 
Badgers take over on downs at midfield. 12:50 to go in the game
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:58 Brian Mason
4:58
Brian Mason: 
Good stand by the defense there to give the offense a short field
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:58 Brian Mason
4:58
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 50 -- Ball runs to the outside and picks up solid yards on first down
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:58 Brian Mason
4:58
Brian Mason: 
It's an 8-yard gain to the Minnesota 42
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:58 Brian Mason
4:59
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Progress! Progress! Ambulate down the turf.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:59 California Bucky
4:59
Brian Mason: 
Gophers fans are starting to head for the exits. Crowd really clearing out.
Saturday November 12, 2011 4:59 Brian Mason
5:00
Brian Mason: 
Konz down injured on the field for UW
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:00 Brian Mason
5:00
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
That's alright, the ax will not be going with them.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:00 California Bucky
5:01
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Wisconsin basketball won their first game of the season. Go Badgers.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:01 California Bucky
5:02
Brian Mason: 
A big win for the Badgers. Shot the ball well, got some balanced offense from several sources and held Kennesaw State to 31 points. Good start
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:02 Brian Mason
5:02
Brian Mason: 
Konz is still down and they've brought a cart out to help him off the field
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:02 Brian Mason
5:02
Brian Mason: 
Ryan Groy will likely come in at center
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:02 Brian Mason
5:03
Brian Mason: 
Konz being driven off the field and back to the locker room
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:03 Brian Mason
5:03
[Comment From Matt in OmahaMatt in Omaha: ] 
yikes
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:03 Matt in Omaha
5:03
Brian Mason: 
Not sure the nature of the injury, but I'll update you if we get a report before the game ends.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:03 Brian Mason
5:03
Brian Mason: 
Badgers ready to roll again
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:03 Brian Mason
5:04
Brian Mason: 
2nd/4 MINN 42 -- Ball wrapped up by Hill after a short gain ... gives UW the first down with a 2-yard pickup
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:04 Brian Mason
5:04
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Sure hope it's not serious. Seeing the cart come out is not a good sign.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:04 California Bucky
5:04
Brian Mason: 
Part of that is that Pete's a big guy. A lot of weight to move off the field
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:04 Brian Mason
5:04
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 40 -- Ball charges through and gets stood up by a host of Minnesota defenders. Nice gain of first down with an 8-yard gain
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:04 Brian Mason
5:05
Brian Mason: 
Badgers content to run the ball and bleed the clock
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:05 Brian Mason
5:05
Brian Mason: 
2nd/2 MINN 32 -- Ball spins out of one tackle and bounces for 5 yards before being brought down by Royston
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:05 Brian Mason
5:05
Brian Mason: 
First down at the Minnesota 28 with 10:45 to go in the game
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:05 Brian Mason
5:06
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 28 -- White gets a nice job and a good block around the left side to pick up 17 yards and another 1st down for UW. White has 67 yards on the day, plus 155 for Ball
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:06 Brian Mason
5:06
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 11 -- A nice run for Ball through a solid gap ... picks up 8 yards down to the Minnesota 3
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:06 Brian Mason
5:07
Brian Mason: 
2nd/2 MINN 3 -- Ball follows Zeitler's block in for a touchdown!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:07 Brian Mason
5:08
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Badgers! Montee Ball 3-yard TD run (3rd TD of game, #B1G-record 27th of season) -- Wisconsin 42, Minnesota 13 -- 9:07 4th Qtr [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:08 BadgerFootball
5:08
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Monte Ball is amazing.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:08 California Bucky
5:08
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
new Big ten record! :)
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:08 Kim
5:08
[Comment From DrMJGDrMJG: ] 
COngrats on the record!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:08 DrMJG
5:08
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Montee Ball, ladies and gentlemen.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:08 Steve
5:09
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Great Job - Way to go Monte!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:09 csWaterford66
5:09
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Montee Ball scores his third TD of the season, setting a #B1G single-season record with his 27th TD of the year [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:09 BadgerFootball
5:09
Brian Mason: 
He's scored at least 2 touchdowns in every game this season and has 46 career TDs despite starting just 14 games in his career. Remarkable
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:09 Brian Mason
5:09
[Comment From CA TommieCA Tommie: ] 
Are we having a Ball yet
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:09 CA Tommie
5:09
Brian Mason: 
For sure!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:09 Brian Mason
5:10
Brian Mason: 
That's 166 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns for Ball on 23 carries ... plus a receiving TD
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:10 Brian Mason
5:10
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Rumor has it The Ax is sitting with Ball on the way home.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:10 California Bucky
5:11
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
what's the injuryn status with Abbrederis?
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:11 Guest
5:11
Brian Mason: 
No word yet on Abbrederis. Suffice it to say we won't be seeing him again today.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:11 Brian Mason
5:11
[Comment From BadgerInOhioBadgerInOhio: ] 
Some of the statistics and statistical disparities in this game are amazing. 16/17 passing; 431 vs. 135 yards; 28 vs 7 first downs. Wow !
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:11 BadgerInOhio
5:12
Brian Mason: 
Offense has put up the fireworks, but the defense has played very, very well
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:12 Brian Mason
5:13
Brian Mason: 
2nd/5 MINN 37 -- A 6-yard gain for Gray and a first down for the Gophers
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:13 Brian Mason
5:13
[Comment From Kurt in OzKurt in Oz: ] 
Gotta fix that special teams coverage
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:13 Kurt in Oz
5:13
Brian Mason: 
It's the deficient unit right now, no doubt. Back to the drawing board this week in practice.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:13 Brian Mason
5:13
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MINN 43 -- Gray carries again and picks up 3 yards but a flag is down
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:13 Brian Mason
5:14
Brian Mason: 
It's a late hit call on Taylor ... 15-yard personal foul penalty
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:14 Brian Mason
5:15
Brian Mason: 
Had to step away for a second ... Gophers marching into UW territory here
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:15 Brian Mason
5:15
Brian Mason: 
Gray picks up 1 on a run and is brought down by Armstrong
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:15 Brian Mason
5:15
Brian Mason: 
3rd and 6 now from the UW 35
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:15 Brian Mason
5:15
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @ESPN_BigTen: Montee Ball breaks B1G touchdown record - http://es.pn/sE2QIJ [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:15 BadgerFootball
5:15
[Comment From Dusty HaglundDusty Haglund: ] 
Good Badgers need to be running on all cylinders so they fishinsh strong.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:15 Dusty Haglund
5:16
Brian Mason: 
3rd/6 WIS 35 -- Sack for Beau Allen! It's a loss of 7
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:16 Brian Mason
5:16
Brian Mason: 
Makes it fourth and long for the Gophers. They'll punt.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:16 Brian Mason
5:16
Brian Mason: 
Another strong stand for the defense
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:16 Brian Mason
5:16
Brian Mason: 
Kenzel Doe back to receive the punt for UW
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:16 Brian Mason
5:16
Brian Mason: 
It's a deep kick that goes into the end zone for a touchback
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:16 Brian Mason
5:17
[Comment From Kurt in OzKurt in Oz: ] 
Way to go Beau!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:17 Kurt in Oz
5:17
Brian Mason: 
Now the fans are REALLY clearing out. Badgers take over with 5:13 to play
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:17 Brian Mason
5:19
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @BTNBrentYarina: Watch #Badgers Montee Ball break #B1G touchdown record: http://bit.ly/rxHTME [via Twitter]
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:19 BadgerFootball
5:20
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 20 -- White carries and picks up a first down with a nice run
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:20 Brian Mason
5:20
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
That can't be too much fun for the home team to see their fans leave early like that.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:20 California Bucky
5:20
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 34 -- Jeff Lewis with the carry ... another first down with an 11-yard carry
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:20 Brian Mason
5:21
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 45 -- White carries and picks up 5 to midfield
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:21 Brian Mason
5:21
[Comment From Kurt in OzKurt in Oz: ] 
Brian, How has our punt protection been today?
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:21 Kurt in Oz
5:21
Brian Mason: 
Effective. Nortman only punted twice but he had clear sailing on one and the shield deflected Minnesota's pressure on the other
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:21 Brian Mason
5:22
Brian Mason: 
2nd/5 50 -- White brought down for a 1-yard loss. Third down for the Badgers
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:22 Brian Mason
5:22
Brian Mason: 
Coming up on 2:30 left to play
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:22 Brian Mason
5:22
Brian Mason: 
3rd/6 WIS 49 -- White gets the call again and picks up 2 yards. Fourth down and the Badgers will ....
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:22 Brian Mason
5:23
Brian Mason: 
Burn as much clock as possible
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:23 Brian Mason
5:23
Brian Mason: 
Badgers call timeout with 1:34 to play. Used as much clock as they could.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:23 Brian Mason
5:23
[Comment From BMFarrellBMFarrell: ] 
Any word on Konz?
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:23 BMFarrell
5:23
Brian Mason: 
Nope. Check out postgame coverage at UWBadgers.com for an update.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:23 Brian Mason
5:24
[Comment From waverly fanwaverly fan: ] 
BTN announcers mentioned that Brian Lucas found Badgers actually had an additional win that is not listed correctly on the axe. Definitely will be one added today!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:24 waverly fan
5:24
Brian Mason: 
Yep. A fun story on how that was dug up last Sunday
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:24 Brian Mason
5:24
Brian Mason: 
Nortman on to punt for the third time today
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:24 Brian Mason
5:25
Brian Mason: 
He kills the kick inside the 20 and it's loose...
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:25 Brian Mason
5:25
Brian Mason: 
But the Gophers hang on and will start at their own 15
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:25 Brian Mason
5:25
Brian Mason: 
1:22 to go
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:25 Brian Mason
5:25
[Comment From DillonDillon: ] 
WoW What a game!!!!!!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:25 Dillon
5:25
Brian Mason: 
Badgers look like they'll finish with 461 yards of total offense
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:25 Brian Mason
5:25
[Comment From Fondy FanFondy Fan: ] 
Thanks Brian - couldn't watch the game but your commentary is almost like being there.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:25 Fondy Fan
5:25
Brian Mason: 
Glad to hear it
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:25 Brian Mason
5:25
Brian Mason: 
A carry for Kirkwood on first down
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:25 Brian Mason
5:26
Brian Mason: 
He picks up 4 and the clock ticks under 1:00 to play
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:26 Brian Mason
5:26
Brian Mason: 
2nd/6 MINN 19 -- Kirkwood again with the carry and he picks up 2. Tick, tick, tick
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:26 Brian Mason
5:26
Brian Mason: 
3rd/4 MINN 21 -- Gophers will try to run one more play here. LEss than 20 seconds to go
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:26 Brian Mason
5:27
Brian Mason: 
Gophers go deep down the sideline and it's incomplete
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:27 Brian Mason
5:27
Brian Mason: 
Fourth down with 5 seconds to go
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:27 Brian Mason
5:27
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
I was lucky enough to be a photographer on the sidelines waiting for the unveiling of the axe after a UW win at Minnesota... such a great tradition. I got a little close during the celebration and took one upside the head. Worth it.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:27 Steve
5:27
Brian Mason: 
Always an awesome scene!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:27 Brian Mason
5:27
Brian Mason: 
Badgers crowded around the Axe right now
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:27 Brian Mason
5:27
Brian Mason: 
Kirkwood carries and that does it!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:27 Brian Mason
5:27
Brian Mason: 
Badgers win! Badgers win!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:27 Brian Mason
5:27
Brian Mason: 
Wisconsin 42, MInnesota 13 -- FINAL
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:27 Brian Mason
5:28
Brian Mason: 
That will do it for us from Minneapolis as the Badgers head to the goalpost for the ceremonial "chopping" with the Axez
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:28 Brian Mason
5:28
Brian Mason: 
Thanks to everyone for following along. Glad to bring you the action and always glad to bring you a Badgers win.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:28 Brian Mason
5:29
Brian Mason: 
We'll be back at it in Champaign next week as the Badgers look to grab another road win and keep their Big Ten championship game hopes alive
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:29 Brian Mason
5:29
[Comment From DavidDavid: ] 
awesome, awesome, awesome..... One step closer to the title game
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:29 David
5:29
[Comment From Fondy FanFondy Fan: ] 
WAY TO GO!!!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:29 Fondy Fan
5:29
[Comment From DrMJGDrMJG: ] 
Great game, so long from Singapore
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:29 DrMJG
5:29
[Comment From Badger GuyBadger Guy: ] 
Brian I would like to thank you as well..Very well done with the commentary today..I wish I would have found this weeks ago..Great job!!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:29 Badger Guy
5:29
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Great job as always, Brian. You really fill the void without television coverage.
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:29 California Bucky
5:29
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Sorry to be absent for the 2nd week in a row. With no cable 7 no stream I decided to take advantage of good weather & do yard work to the tune of Matt & Mike. But I miss you guys!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:29 Badger Rose
5:29
[Comment From Stuttgart Bucky FanStuttgart Bucky Fan: ] 
Thanks for the commentary of the game from a HUGE Badger fan here in Germany!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:29 Stuttgart Bucky Fan
5:29
[Comment From waverly fanwaverly fan: ] 
Great Job, Brian! Great Win for Badgers!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:29 waverly fan
5:29
Brian Mason: 
Thanks again for following along! Go Badgers!
Saturday November 12, 2011 5:29 Brian Mason
5:29
 

 
 
 

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