Archived Gameday Blog: Big Ten Championship Game

By Brian Mason on December 4, 2011 12:09 AM
Brian Mason covered all the action as the Badgers captured a second-consecutive Big Ten title with a 42-39 win over Michigan State in the inaugural Big Ten Football Championship Game, live from the press box at Lucas Oil Stadium with the Gameday Blog.

An archive of the live blog can be found below.

 Football Gameday Blog: Big Ten Championship Game(12/03/2011) 
6:40
Brian Mason: 
Welcome to the Gameday Blog for coverage of tonight's inaugural Big Ten Football Championship Game between the No. 15 Badgers and No. 11 Michigan State, live from the press box at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:40 Brian Mason
6:43
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Gameday Live is up and running ... chat pregame and get everything you need to follow the #Badgers tonight's #B1GFCG: http://ow.ly/7NIOf [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:43 BadgerFootball
6:43
[Comment From BadgerdanBadgerdan: ] 
Let's go Red!
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:43 Badgerdan
6:43
[Comment From Las Vegas BadgerLas Vegas Badger: ] 
Hey Brian, Thanks for all that you do! We appreciate it!! GO BADGERS!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:43 Las Vegas Badger
6:43
Brian Mason: 
Happy to be here bringing you the action.
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:43 Brian Mason
6:44
Brian Mason: 
We're just over 32 minutes out from kickoff and the Badgers have just run off the field to return to the locker room
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:44 Brian Mason
6:44
Brian Mason: 
We're getting set for performances from both teams' marching bands prior to the national anthem and coin toss
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:44 Brian Mason
6:44
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Tired off watching replays of the "hail mary" Time to get even
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:44 SlenderSouthpaw
6:44
Brian Mason: 
I agree with that. Must have seen that play 100 times today
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:44 Brian Mason
6:44
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 
How is the crowd split?
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:44 Jason
6:45
Brian Mason: 
A little early to gauge the split, as most of the seats are still waiting to be filled. I'd give Michigan State fans the edge right now, though
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:45 Brian Mason
6:45
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I've been waiting for this ALL DAY
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:45 Guest
6:45
Brian Mason: 
There was no shortage of red out and about in Indy this afternoon, but there was plenty of green, too
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:45 Brian Mason
6:45
[Comment From BadgerdanBadgerdan: ] 
Am bumming after watching the Badgers -Marquette game. Need a pick me up in a B10 Badger championship.
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:45 Badgerdan
6:46
Brian Mason: 
A tough one for Bo's boys today. Hopefully we can help lift your spirits here
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:46 Brian Mason
6:46
[Comment From RandyRandy: ] 
Does anybody know of a way to watch the game for anybody outside the states?
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:46 Randy
6:46
Brian Mason: 
Unfortunately, there is no live stream online from FOX. That's something I hope gets addressed as this game moves forward next year
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:46 Brian Mason
6:46
[Comment From Las Vegas BadgerLas Vegas Badger: ] 
Nice that it wasn't a terribly far travel for either team. Should be a good crowd!
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:46 Las Vegas Badger
6:47
Brian Mason: 
Indy is a great spot for the game, too. We had awesome turnout last night at a fan event at Buffalo Wild Wings and there are tons of places to eat and have fun downtown.
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:47 Brian Mason
6:47
Brian Mason: 
It's also great to have the Indiana Convention Center connected to the stadium for the Fan Fest event that was held today
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:47 Brian Mason
6:48
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
"This is what these fans go to these schools, these moments right here" - Marcus Allen describing the fans from Lansing and Madison!
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:48 Guest
6:48
[Comment From Las Vegas BadgerLas Vegas Badger: ] 
How is the weather there?
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:48 Las Vegas Badger
6:48
Brian Mason: 
It was warm today in Indy, with temperatures in the 50s, so perfect conditions for the fans.
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:48 Brian Mason
6:48
Brian Mason: 
As far as the game itself, the weather is perfect and the temperature a comfortable 72 under the roof at Lucas Oil Stadium
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:48 Brian Mason
6:48
[Comment From RandyRandy: ] 
Sending some UW love all the way from the UK!
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:48 Randy
6:49
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
37 - 31 Badgers
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:49 Guest
6:49
Brian Mason: 
A flip of the score from the first time these teams met. Wouldn't mind seeing that result
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:49 Brian Mason
6:49
Brian Mason: 
Any other thoughts on a prediction for the score?
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:49 Brian Mason
6:49
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Kirk Cousins is the only three-time team captain in Michigan State history ... Interesting fact !!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:49 Guest
6:50
Brian Mason: 
He's definitely worthy of it. A good player, leader and person from everything I've observed. If you haven't seen his speech from this year's Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon, it's worth a watch on YouTube.
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:50 Brian Mason
6:50
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
As long as Wisconsin has 1 more than Michigan State the final score doesn't matter! ;-)
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:50 Kim
6:50
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
45-30 Badgers
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:50 sfbaymartha
6:51
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
How many Big Ten Championship Game records will fall today ;-)
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:51 Guest
6:51
Brian Mason: 
I was joking about that with one of my colleagues from Indiana who is handling the game notes for the media in the press box. Everything is a championship game record tonight!
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:51 Brian Mason
6:51
[Comment From badgerfanbadgerfan: ] 
32 - 28, Badgers of course!
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:51 badgerfan
6:52
Brian Mason: 
Montee needs 6 to break Barry Sanders' single-season record of 39 from 1988. I don't see him getting there tonight, but he has seven games of 3-plus touchdowns on the year. Getting halfway to a new record would be just fine with me -- and would likely lead to a favorable result for UW
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:52 Brian Mason
6:52
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
For those of you watching Fox they are showing the Marching Band! :D
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:52 Kim
6:52
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
On Wisconsin! Love the band!
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:52 sfbaymartha
6:52
Brian Mason: 
On, Wisconsin the tune of the moment from the band
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:52 Brian Mason
6:53
Brian Mason: 
MSU's band set to make its entrance now. The Spartans section is loud, you can already tell that
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:53 Brian Mason
6:53
[Comment From AndrewinSCAndrewinSC: ] 
Disapointed I can't be there to witness Badgers demolish Mich. but Overjoyed that I am getting the game here in Conway S.C. Go Badgers!!!1
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:53 AndrewinSC
6:53
[Comment From Badger in TucsonBadger in Tucson: ] 
Cousins loves to recall the Hail Mary play, over and over. I'd love to see him have a nightmare memory of tonight's game for the rest of his life.
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:53 Badger in Tucson
6:53
[Comment From GobadgersGobadgers: ] 
Is Peter konz playing?
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:53 Gobadgers
6:54
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @CFBONFOX: Don't forget to join our hashtag battle! Use #Badgers or #Spartans to root for your team. #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:54 BadgerFootball
6:54
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @doopskd: It's finally here!!! Let's go Badgers!!! #ONWISCONSIN @BadgerFootball [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:54 BadgerFootball
6:54
Brian Mason: 
Konz is not likely to play tonight. He's going through warmups to see what he could do, but I'd be surprised to see him. Travis Frederick will get the start at center for UW
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:54 Brian Mason
6:55
[Comment From PatrickPatrick: ] 
Last Badgers game I saw live was beating Penn St. to go to the Rose Bowl, beat Stanford that yr.
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:55 Patrick
6:55
Brian Mason: 
Let's get a repeat performance tonight, Patrick
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:55 Brian Mason
6:55
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
"Consistency ... He's the same guy every day and that's what makes him so tough" - Coach B. on what makes Russell Wilson who he is
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:55 Guest
6:55
Brian Mason: 
For everything good about Kirk Cousins, I can vouch for the same being true of the QB on the other sideline. Russell Wilson is as good as they come -- on the field and off
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:55 Brian Mason
6:55
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
GO BUCKY!!! Russell and Montee all the way to Pasadena!!!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:55 Waverly Fan
6:56
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
Dhani says "Badgers"....Marcus says "Badgers" I say "Badgers"
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:56 sfbaymartha
6:56
[Comment From badgerfanbadgerfan: ] 
"Wisconsin is the better team." - Fox announcers
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:56 badgerfan
6:57
Brian Mason: 
I happen to agree, but we all saw on Oct. 22 what a challenge it can be to play this Spartans team. I can't imagine a perfect storm of problems like UW saw that night, but the Badgers will have to do just about everything right to hoist the trophy tonight
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:57 Brian Mason
6:57
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
Lou Holtz picked Wisconsin last night on ESPN
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:57 Kim
6:57
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
"If they cut down on the mistakes, they have a real chance to win tonight" - Marcus Allen on Mich. St.'s shot tonight
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:57 Guest
6:59
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
The #Badgers are ready. Kickoff of the #B1GFCG is just minutes away... http://ow.ly/i/mGw4 [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 6:59 BadgerFootball
7:00
Brian Mason: 
Just tweeted a photo of Russell Wilson and Nick Toon leaving the locker room. Click on the link above
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:00 Brian Mason
7:00
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
ESPN Game Day Crew ALL picked Badgers this morning! Hopefully a good omen!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:00 Waverly Fan
7:00
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Honestly, look at all the mistakes UW made in the game earlier this year. I don't think that many will happen again. Play UW football and great things will happen!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:00 Guest
7:00
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Special teams will play an important role. Keep the pressure off of the Badger defense by creating good field position.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:00 SlenderSouthpaw
7:00
[Comment From Badger in TucsonBadger in Tucson: ] 
The Badgers special teams must play well and not make mistakes tonight. FGs good, no blocked punts, no big returns, no kickoffs out of bounds.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:00 Badger in Tucson
7:01
Brian Mason: 
Special teams will be a point of emphasis, no doubt. The Spartans may have scored the winning points on a Hail Mary in October, but they won largely by making plays on special teams. The Badgers can't let that happen again
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:01 Brian Mason
7:01
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Love Gus Johnson on play by play
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:01 SlenderSouthpaw
7:01
Brian Mason: 
Me too. It's always exciting when Gus is involved. Also had the chance to meet Charles Davis on Monday while he was doing interviews in Madison, and he is a true pro. Very nice guy who really knows his stuff
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:01 Brian Mason
7:02
[Comment From Florida Badger FanFlorida Badger Fan: ] 
GO BADGERS!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:02 Florida Badger Fan
7:02
[Comment From badgerfanbadgerfan: ] 
We got blessings from Lou (Holtz). No Hail Marys tonight!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:02 badgerfan
7:02
[Comment From Florida Badger FanFlorida Badger Fan: ] 
Great to have you there for us tonight Brian
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:02 Florida Badger Fan
7:02
Brian Mason: 
Very happy to be here. The team treated this is a normal away game and the trip really didn't feel any different until we walked into the stadium tonight. It's really sinking in what a historic event his is
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:02 Brian Mason
7:02
[Comment From KevinKevin: ] 
Go BADGERS! From Gaithersburg Maryland. Waiting all day for this game. Too bad about the basketball team's loss to Marquette earlier. But our Badger football team will respond and win!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:02 Kevin
7:03
[Comment From JimJim: ] 
Cant beat Lucas and Lepay...
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:03 Jim
7:03
Brian Mason: 
Listen live for free at http://www.BadgerSportsNetwork.com
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:03 Brian Mason
7:03
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Watch for MSUs trick plays and how they like to go for it on fourth down.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:03 Guest
7:04
Brian Mason: 
Another thing to watch for, no doubt. "Rocket" was the play that beat the Badgers in October and everyone remembers "Little Giants" as the call that took down Notre Dame last year in overtime. Let's make sure no other names for MSU plays get made famous tonight.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:04 Brian Mason
7:04
[Comment From Florida Badger FanFlorida Badger Fan: ] 
Go BADGERS! From Fort Walton Beach Florida
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:04 Florida Badger Fan
7:05
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @happily_heidi: On Wisconsin!!!!! Let's do this #badgers! #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:05 BadgerFootball
7:05
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @gabecarimi: Let's go badgers! I'm excited to watch you play! #OnWisconsin [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:05 BadgerFootball
7:06
[Comment From FLAGulf Coast BuckyFanFLAGulf Coast BuckyFan: ] 
Let's Go Buck! From Punta Gorda, Florida
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:06 FLAGulf Coast BuckyFan
7:06
[Comment From SamanthaSamantha: ] 
Let's Go Badgers! Win Win Win!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:06 Samantha
7:06
Brian Mason: 
We're close to intros now as the clock ticks down to 10 minutes before kickoff ... Michigan State's intro video is up first on the video boards
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:06 Brian Mason
7:06
[Comment From KevinKevin: ] 
@walrusman444 I don't know much about twitter but I am signed in and trying it out.. GO BADGERS!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:06 Kevin
7:06
Twitter
MoneyBall28: 
Be sure to watch 2nite. RT @GeorgeSchroeder: Heisman vote isn't due until Mon, but quandary is No. 2, No. 3 spots. RG3 gets 1st-place vote [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:06 MoneyBall28
7:06
Brian Mason: 
Be sure to use the #Badgers hashtag on your tweets tonight, everyone
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:06 Brian Mason
7:07
[Comment From badgerfanbadgerfan: ] 
I smell...roses!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:07 badgerfan
7:07
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Go Badgers! from Montgomery Village, MD
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:07 Guest
7:07
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
roses are red after all
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:07 sfbaymartha
7:07
Brian Mason: 
The Spartans take the field to some loud cheers
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:07 Brian Mason
7:08
Brian Mason: 
Badgers' intro video is up next (it's pretty cool ... had the chance to see it earlier in the stadium)
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:08 Brian Mason
7:08
[Comment From GobadgersGobadgers: ] 
What's the atmosphere like? Enough badger fans to make a noise? I'm worried with Michigan state sold out.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:08 Gobadgers
7:08
Brian Mason: 
There's enough red, but there are some open seats near the top of the stadiumm
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:08 Brian Mason
7:08
[Comment From KevinKevin: ] 
Just a few miles away from me over in NW gaithersburg MD - Montgomery Village only 5 minutes away. GO #BADGERS!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:08 Kevin
7:09
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @princesspak: Alright let's go big red. This is all you! #badgers #rosebowlbound [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:09 BadgerFootball
7:09
Brian Mason: 
Here come the Badgers!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:09 Brian Mason
7:09
Brian Mason: 
Wisconsin takes the field to cheers of their own
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:09 Brian Mason
7:09
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
Agreed - very cool video! Love the bit about Redemption!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:09 Kim
7:09
[Comment From badgerfanbadgerfan: ] 
Redemption!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:09 badgerfan
7:09
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
i am so EXCITED
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:09 sfbaymartha
7:10
[Comment From Badger in TucsonBadger in Tucson: ] 
Remember 1993. Badgers beat Michigan State in Tokyo to win the Big Ten and go to the Rose Bowl, where they beat UCLA.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:10 Badger in Tucson
7:10
Brian Mason: 
The first neutral site meeting between these two teams since that night in Tokyo in 1993
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:10 Brian Mason
7:10
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Would love to be there, but at least of got you...and the tv.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:10 California Bucky
7:10
Brian Mason: 
Both bands are on the field together now for the national anthem
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:10 Brian Mason
7:10
Brian Mason: 
Be back in a moment for kickoff
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:10 Brian Mason
7:14
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
"over 600 big ten musicians".....the national anthem sounded wonderful!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:14 sfbaymartha
7:14
Brian Mason: 
Indeed. Cool to have both bands playing together
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:14 Brian Mason
7:14
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
SOOOOO Exciting!!!! Wish I was there to feel the electricity!! Looks like lots of RED!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:14 Waverly Fan
7:15
Brian Mason: 
The atmosphere is great. We're enclosed in glass way up at the top of the stadium and you can still feel the electricity
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:15 Brian Mason
7:15
Brian Mason: 
Coin toss time. The Badgers will call it as the visiting team
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:15 Brian Mason
7:15
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
How cool is that the bands are combined - looks like they are alternating throughout the field.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:15 Kim
7:15
[Comment From JoanaJoana: ] 
wooohoo leggo badgers!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:15 Joana
7:15
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Anyone else nervous/nauseous?
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:15 Jeff
7:15
[Comment From Dale E BadgerfanDale E Badgerfan: ] 
Excited to finally be able to see a Badger game here in Guyana! Go Badgers!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:15 Dale E Badgerfan
7:15
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Yes Jeff...but excited!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:15 Guest
7:16
Brian Mason: 
Heads is the call
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:16 Brian Mason
7:16
Brian Mason: 
Wisconsin wins the toss and will receive
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:16 Brian Mason
7:16
Brian Mason: 
The Badgers will defend the south end zone ... the one marked Michigan State
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:16 Brian Mason
7:16
Brian Mason: 
No hesitation there. The Badgers want the ball
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:16 Brian Mason
7:16
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
lets get some revenge tonight !
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:16 Guest
7:16
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
go badgers!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:16 sfbaymartha
7:17
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Hey brian... most us us are behind you by 30 secs...
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:17 Jeff
7:17
Brian Mason: 
There is always a delay when TV is involved. I'll try not to get too far ahead of the action...
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:17 Brian Mason
7:17
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
May the best team win. Go Badgers!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:17 California Bucky
7:17
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
Guest - not revenge - it's redemption!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:17 Kim
7:17
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Redemption time!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:17 SlenderSouthpaw
7:17
[Comment From badgerfanbadgerfan: ] 
It's time to play ball in Indy - BIG TEN STYLE!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:17 badgerfan
7:17
Brian Mason: 
You can feel the electricity now for sure. Time to kickoff
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:17 Brian Mason
7:18
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
playin BADGER style
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:18 sfbaymartha
7:18
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Lucas and Lepay?
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:18 Guest
7:18
Brian Mason: 
Listen live to Lucas and Lepay for free here: http://www.BadgerSportsNetwork.com
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:18 Brian Mason
7:18
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Time for some payback- Go Badgers!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:18 csWaterford66
7:18
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Good Luck Badgers.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:18 Jeff
7:19
Brian Mason: 
Waiting for TV now .... this is the worst part of big games like this. We will wait on TV a lot tonight. There are 22 scheduled breaks for FOX
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:19 Brian Mason
7:19
[Comment From SydneySydney: ] 
would love it if they just completely CRUSH sparty tonight !!!! but will settle for any kind of victory.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:19 Sydney
7:19
[Comment From jtredrockjtredrock: ] 
From Sedona to Washington DC
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:19 jtredrock
7:19
[Comment From MN BuckyMN Bucky: ] 
Let's Go Bucky !! Ball control... no turnovers.... get er done!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:19 MN Bucky
7:19
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
Badgers - All of your fans are rooting for you - all over the country and the world!!! GO RED!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:19 Waverly Fan
7:20
Brian Mason: 
We're two minutes late with the start, but we're underway!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:20 Brian Mason
7:20
Brian Mason: 
A nice seam for Abbrederis on the return and the Badgers will start just short of their own 30
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:20 Brian Mason
7:20
[Comment From Florida Badger FanFlorida Badger Fan: ] 
We believe in WISCONSIN!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:20 Florida Badger Fan
7:20
[Comment From badgerfanbadgerfan: ] 
I hope we get to Jump Around after the 3rd Quarter!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:20 badgerfan
7:20
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Badgernation is united!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:20 csWaterford66
7:20
[Comment From UWstudentUWstudent: ] 
I'm actually kind of surprised we chose to get the ball first. It seems to have been Bilema's style to defer and dominate coming out of the second half. right? Just curious what you all think.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:20 UWstudent
7:21
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 29 -- Big yards for Ball on the carry on first down. A good start for Bucky
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:21 Brian Mason
7:21
Brian Mason: 
It will be 2nd and 4 at the Badgers' 35
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:21 Brian Mason
7:21
[Comment From Kurt in OzKurt in Oz: ] 
Start fast.......
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:21 Kurt in Oz
7:21
Brian Mason: 
2nd/4 WIS 35 -- Wilson fakes the handoff to Abbrederis and gives to Ball but there's a flag down
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:21 Brian Mason
7:22
Brian Mason: 
UWStudent -- Going back to your question, I like to get the ball to start the second half personally. But you can't fault the decision to take the ball and strike first
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:22 Brian Mason
7:22
Brian Mason: 
The penalty is a hold against the Badgers ... backs them up 10 after the 6-yard gain by Ball
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:22 Brian Mason
7:22
Brian Mason: 
2nd/8 WIS 31 -- Ball again and he's good again for the first down
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:22 Brian Mason
7:23
Brian Mason: 
Nice 13-run for Montee limits the impact of hte penalty
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:23 Brian Mason
7:23
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 44 -- Another run for Montee and he's bottled up at the sideline for a short gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:23 Brian Mason
7:23
Brian Mason: 
It's a gain of 2 and makes it 2nd and 8 from the UW 46
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:23 Brian Mason
7:24
Brian Mason: 
2nd/8 WIS 46 -- WIlson flips to Ball who finds big running room aroudn the left side and picks up another first down on a big run!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:24 Brian Mason
7:24
Brian Mason: 
It will be 1st down for the Badgers inside Michigan State territory on a 26-yard gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:24 Brian Mason
7:24
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
i love montee ball!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:24 sfbaymartha
7:25
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 28 -- Great play-action pass from Wilson to Toon! Badgers come out throwing on first down
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:25 Brian Mason
7:25
Brian Mason: 
Make it first and goal at the MSU 6 on a 22-yard gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:25 Brian Mason
7:25
[Comment From badgerfanbadgerfan: ] 
Toooon!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:25 badgerfan
7:25
[Comment From MN BuckyMN Bucky: ] 
Great start! Finish!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:25 MN Bucky
7:25
Brian Mason: 
1st/G MSU 6 -- Badgers go back to Ball and he's stopped for no gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:25 Brian Mason
7:25
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
gotta love play action ... with our running attack, who wouldn't
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:25 A red day
7:25
[Comment From JoanaJoana: ] 
keep it up!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:25 Joana
7:26
Brian Mason: 
Spartans stack the box expecting run
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:26 Brian Mason
7:26
Brian Mason: 
2nd/G MSU 6 -- Wilson finds Ewing on a short pass down to the MSU 3 and it will be third and goal
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:26 Brian Mason
7:26
Brian Mason: 
Loud in here now ... Badgers have to execute here
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:26 Brian Mason
7:26
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ] 
A score coming up?
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:26 Scottie
7:26
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
naked boot leg from Russell?
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:26 A red day
7:27
Brian Mason: 
3rd/G MSU 3 -- Touchdown Badgers!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:27 Brian Mason
7:27
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Badgers! Jeff Duckworth 3-yard TD pass from #RussellWilson -- Wisconsin 7, Michigan State 0 -- 10:04 1st Qtr #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:27 BadgerFootball
7:27
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
duckworth's first!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:27 sfbaymartha
7:27
[Comment From MN BuckyMN Bucky: ] 
Yesss!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:27 MN Bucky
7:28
[Comment From Florida Badger FanFlorida Badger Fan: ] 
TD!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:28 Florida Badger Fan
7:28
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ] 
Yipppeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:28 Scottie
7:28
[Comment From badgerfanbadgerfan: ] 
TD!!! Woohoooo
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:28 badgerfan
7:28
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
That was an impressive drive...a statement making drive.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:28 California Bucky
7:28
[Comment From SydneySydney: ] 
Initial Statement has been made....
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:28 Sydney
7:28
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
Wasn't that pretty??? GO Badgers!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:28 Waverly Fan
7:28
[Comment From Phil and Mags from IdahoPhil and Mags from Idaho: ] 
Go BADGERS!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:28 Phil and Mags from Idaho
7:28
Brian Mason: 
Great play call with MSU loading up for the run. Wilson had four receivers split out in the shotgun and found Duckworth wide open just across the goal line on a short crossing route. Pretty play.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:28 Brian Mason
7:28
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
So it begins!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:28 SlenderSouthpaw
7:28
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
interesting that we didn't try ball again ... guess we're saving the wrecking ball for later
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:28 A red day
7:28
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
yeeee haaaaaaa!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:28 Guest
7:29
[Comment From FLAGulf Coast BuckyFanFLAGulf Coast BuckyFan: ] 
All right!! Let's go now D - your turn!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:29 FLAGulf Coast BuckyFan
7:29
Twitter
RussellManiaXVI: 
And that's an #NCAA record! #RussellWilson has now thrown at least one TD pass in 37-straight games. #Badgers lead 7-0 w/10:04 left in 1st [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:29 RussellManiaXVI
7:29
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @gabecarimi: #Badgers on fire the first drive. Let's keep it burning!!! [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:29 BadgerFootball
7:29
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @tomkessenich: Wilson and Ball made it look easy for the #Badgers on their opening drive. Let's hope it continues. [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:29 BadgerFootball
7:30
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @russellmaniaxvi: And that's an #NCAA record! #RussellWilson has now thrown at least one TD pass in 37-straight games [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:30 BadgerFootball
7:30
Brian Mason: 
There's the record for Russell ... 37 straight games with a TD pass
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:30 Brian Mason
7:30
Brian Mason: 
That's an all-time NCAA best
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:30 Brian Mason
7:30
[Comment From CTBadgerDadCTBadgerDad: ] 
Go Badgers!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:30 CTBadgerDad
7:31
[Comment From SydneySydney: ] 
Now lets have the Defense make a statement too !
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:31 Sydney
7:31
[Comment From RusellWillsonSwagRusellWillsonSwag: ] 
Ok, how long can we keep the lead?
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:31 RusellWillsonSwag
7:31
[Comment From Kurt in OzKurt in Oz: ] 
Let's see our D do its thing!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:31 Kurt in Oz
7:31
Brian Mason: 
A big return for Hill on the kickoff gets MSU out to its own 41 to start. Kickoff coverage not a strength for UW again early
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:31 Brian Mason
7:31
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 10 -- Flag down on a short run
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:31 Brian Mason
7:32
[Comment From Scott TolzienScott Tolzien: ] 
Nice Job Russell
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:32 Scott Tolzien
7:32
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
special teams come to kill us again? *facepalm*
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:32 A red day
7:32
Brian Mason: 
Offsides on the defense ... it's on Nzegwu and gives the Spartans 5 free yards. Not exactly a great start
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:32 Brian Mason
7:33
Brian Mason: 
1st/5 MSU 46 -- Down goes Cousins! Sacked by Kelly! Flag down though
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:33 Brian Mason
7:33
Brian Mason: 
Officials now say no play ... a false start on the Spartans wipes away the sack and makes it 1st and 10 again for Michigan State
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:33 Brian Mason
7:33
Brian Mason: 
Badgers fans not happy with that call
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:33 Brian Mason
7:33
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
They wrapped him up!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:33 Guest
7:33
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
tell the refs to leave the laundry in their pockets ... we want a game
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:33 A red day
7:34
Brian Mason: 
Basically those fouls offset
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:34 Brian Mason
7:34
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 41 -- A big run for Bell on first down into Badgers territory ... touchdown-saving tackle for Aaron Henry
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:34 Brian Mason
7:34
Brian Mason: 
Yikes ... a 26-yard gain for Bell gives MSU a first down at the UW 33
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:34 Brian Mason
7:35
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 33 -- Cousins finds Keshawn Martin for a first down throw ... chains move again on a 13-yard gain down to the Badgers 20 yard line
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:35 Brian Mason
7:35
[Comment From OnWisconsinOnWisconsin: ] 
cheering on the badgers from canada! ON WISCONSIN! lets teach sparty how to bucky.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:35 OnWisconsin
7:35
[Comment From RusellWillsonSwagRusellWillsonSwag: ] 
wow, this game is going to be an offensive game tonight.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:35 RusellWillsonSwag
7:35
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 20 -- Badgers collapse on Bell this time after a very short gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:35 Brian Mason
7:35
Brian Mason: 
Borland and Claxton make the stop after a 1-yard gain ... 2nd and 9
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:35 Brian Mason
7:35
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Sweating in NY...
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:35 Guest
7:35
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Tighter D Badgers.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:35 csWaterford66
7:36
Brian Mason: 
2nd/9 WIS 19 -- Bell gets it again but can't get around the edge ... still a solid pickup before Hemer and Taylor make the stop
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:36 Brian Mason
7:36
Brian Mason: 
It will be 3rd and 1 at the UW 11
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:36 Brian Mason
7:36
[Comment From MN BuckyMN Bucky: ] 
Turnover time !
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:36 MN Bucky
7:36
[Comment From Florida Badger FanFlorida Badger Fan: ] 
Why are we playing zone on these guys?! That is what caused us the last game
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:36 Florida Badger Fan
7:37
Brian Mason: 
3rd/1 WIS 11 -- Just enough for Baker on a carry up the middle. It will be first and goal for Sparty at the UW 8
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:37 Brian Mason
7:37
[Comment From badgerfanbadgerfan: ] 
We can hear the helmets crashing in Wisconsin!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:37 badgerfan
7:37
Brian Mason: 
1st/G WIS 8 -- Baker makes it look easy on a run around the right side for the 8-yard touchdown
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:37 Brian Mason
7:38
Brian Mason: 
We're all tied up pending MSU's PAT
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:38 Brian Mason
7:38
[Comment From Florida Badger FanFlorida Badger Fan: ] 
WHAT?! Where was the outside containment?!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:38 Florida Badger Fan
7:40
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ] 
We have a game, my friends.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:40 Scottie
7:40
[Comment From JimJim: ] 
Man, good drive there by msu.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:40 Jim
7:40
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
methinks somebody blew their assignment big time on that one
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:40 A red day
7:40
Brian Mason: 
They made it look pretty easy, Jim. The false start call actually saved them a lot of grief. Second and long after a sack would have really changed how that drive played out
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:40 Brian Mason
7:40
[Comment From Kurt in OzKurt in Oz: ] 
If they want a "track meet" they will get one
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:40 Kurt in Oz
7:40
[Comment From BadgerBadger: ] 
D-line needs to tighten up!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:40 Badger
7:41
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Our turn now....Run right over them Bucky!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:41 csWaterford66
7:41
[Comment From Badger in TucsonBadger in Tucson: ] 
Nice sack of Cousins. If it had counted, that drive probably would not have happened.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:41 Badger in Tucson
7:41
Brian Mason: 
Spartans' kickoff goes out of bounds at the 15 and Badgers will get it at their own 40
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:41 Brian Mason
7:41
Brian Mason: 
Nice break for Bucky there
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:41 Brian Mason
7:42
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 40 -- Ball gets the call on first down and plows ahead for a nice gain of 8
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:42 Brian Mason
7:42
Brian Mason: 
Gives UW second-and-short, which is always a great situation for the offensive coordinator
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:42 Brian Mason
7:43
Brian Mason: 
2nd/2 WIS 48 -- Ball carries again and picks up the first down with a 3-yard gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:43 Brian Mason
7:43
Brian Mason: 
Badgers back in MSU territory
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:43 Brian Mason
7:43
[Comment From Kurt in OzKurt in Oz: ] 
Time to take advantage!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:43 Kurt in Oz
7:43
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 49 -- Wilson couldn't find Toon on first down and it will be 2nd and 10
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:43 Brian Mason
7:44
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
how'd they get to wilson so easily?
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:44 sfbaymartha
7:44
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
what was that ... c'mon O-line
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:44 A red day
7:44
Brian Mason: 
2nd/10 MSU 49 -- Ball takes the rock again and plows ahead for a solid gain ... will be 3rd and 2
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:44 Brian Mason
7:44
Brian Mason: 
3rd/2 MSU 41 -- Trick play time! Montee Ball to Wilson on a pass for the first down!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:44 Brian Mason
7:45
Brian Mason: 
We've seen that one before, and it worked well again! A 32-yard connection from Ball to Wilson gets the Badgers deep in MSU territory
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:45 Brian Mason
7:45
[Comment From BadgerForeverBadgerForever: ] 
WHAT! WHAT! What a surprise!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:45 BadgerForever
7:45
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
a thing of beauty!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:45 sfbaymartha
7:45
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ] 
Nice - seen that one before!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:45 Scottie
7:45
Brian Mason: 
Badgers take their first timeout of the half with 4:27 to play in the first quarter
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:45 Brian Mason
7:46
Brian Mason: 
Wisconsin 7, Michigan State 7 -- 4:27 1st Quarter
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:46 Brian Mason
7:46
Brian Mason: 
Love seeing that play called., Watched the Badgers work on it in practice on Thursday and hoped we would see it at some point tonight.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:46 Brian Mason
7:46
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
well that'll frustrate any defense ...
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:46 A red day
7:46
[Comment From RusellWillsonSwagRusellWillsonSwag: ] 
haha, I am glad Rusell caught that. He looked dorky as a receiver.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:46 RusellWillsonSwag
7:46
Brian Mason: 
Third catch of Wilson's career
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:46 Brian Mason
7:46
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
This looks to be an entertaining game.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:46 California Bucky
7:48
[Comment From JimJim: ] 
Sounds like ball took a hit from ghoulston. Wonder if the to is to give him a break
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:48 Jim
7:48
Brian Mason: 
Montee is back out there for first and goal
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:48 Brian Mason
7:48
[Comment From JayJay: ] 
Looked like Ball talky took a hit afyer the throw
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:48 Jay
7:48
Brian Mason: 
Montee gets the call and plunges ahead for a 3-yard gain on first down
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:48 Brian Mason
7:48
Brian Mason: 
No ill effects from the hit on that first run
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:48 Brian Mason
7:49
Brian Mason: 
2nd/G MSU 6 -- Touchdown Montee Ball! A 6-yard score makes it 35 on the year!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:49 Brian Mason
7:50
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ] 
Yippppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:50 Scottie
7:50
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
thank you, montee!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:50 sfbaymartha
7:50
[Comment From Florida Badger FanFlorida Badger Fan: ] 
Let the BALL roll on in baby!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:50 Florida Badger Fan
7:50
Brian Mason: 
The play is being reviewed now ... Looks like a TD on the replay
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:50 Brian Mason
7:50
Brian Mason: 
Shouldn't take long to uphold this call
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:50 Brian Mason
7:50
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
what's the review for?
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:50 Kim
7:50
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
why is the play under review ?
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:50 Guest
7:50
Brian Mason: 
Checking to see if he crossed the plane of the goal line before his knee touched. It did.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:50 Brian Mason
7:51
Brian Mason: 
The play stands. Touchdown!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:51 Brian Mason
7:51
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
well if that isn't a touchdown, what is?
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:51 A red day
7:51
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
it's a touch!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:51 sfbaymartha
7:53
[Comment From RusellWillsonSwagRusellWillsonSwag: ] 
wooohoo. TD again. I can smell the Roses!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:53 RusellWillsonSwag
7:53
[Comment From MN BuckyMN Bucky: ] 
Too early for predictions? 42-28 Bucky !
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:53 MN Bucky
7:53
[Comment From ScottScott: ] 
Great block by Bradie there for Monte Ball. Go Badgers!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:53 Scott
7:54
Twitter
MoneyBall28: 
If you're scoring at home, #MonteeBall is now 2-of-2 passing on the season. [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 MoneyBall28
7:54
Twitter
MoneyBall28: 
#MonteeBall with 53 yards rushing on 6 carries on #Badgers first drive [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 MoneyBall28
7:54
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @MoneyBall28: #MonteeBall makes it #35TDs with a 6-yard run. He is on pace for 44 carries and 324 yards tonight. #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 BadgerFootball
7:54
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Badgers! #MonteeBall 6-yard TD run (35th of season) -- Wisconsin 14, Michigan State 14 -- 3:44 1st Qtr #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 BadgerFootball
7:54
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @espn_bigten: No. 35 for Montee Ball. Four away from Barry. [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 BadgerFootball
7:54
Twitter
MoneyBall28: 
#MonteeBall makes it #35TDs with a 6-yard run. He is on pace for 44 carries and 324 yards tonight. [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 MoneyBall28
7:54
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @btnmikehall: "big ten football sure is slow and boring"-- a quote from a moron [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 BadgerFootball
7:54
Brian Mason: 
It was a great block from Bradie. Truly an unsung hero of this team.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 Brian Mason
7:54
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Ok, Defense...your turn.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 California Bucky
7:54
[Comment From kurt in Ozkurt in Oz: ] 
Brian......use some of that jinx magic like last week against PSU....."Cousins never turns the ball over" or something like that...lol
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 kurt in Oz
7:54
Brian Mason: 
Got it.
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 Brian Mason
7:54
[Comment From BadgerForeverBadgerForever: ] 
Time to pray for some decent kick return coverage
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 BadgerForever
7:54
[Comment From Florida Badger FanFlorida Badger Fan: ] 
Our offense is getting the job done. Our special teams and defense need to step it up
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 Florida Badger Fan
7:54
Brian Mason: 
FUMBLE! Badgers have it!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:54 Brian Mason
7:55
Brian Mason: 
Hill fumbled on first contact with the Badgers' coverage unit and Pedersen pounced on it!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:55 Brian Mason
7:55
Brian Mason: 
A big, big break for the Badgers. Let's capitalize, boys
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:55 Brian Mason
7:55
Brian Mason: 
1st and 10 at the MSU 24
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:55 Brian Mason
7:55
[Comment From kurt in Ozkurt in Oz: ] 
See........all you have to do is think it Brian!!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:55 kurt in Oz
7:55
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
and NICE field position too
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:55 sfbaymartha
7:55
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
REDEMPTION!!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:55 Waverly Fan
7:55
Brian Mason: 
Conor O'Neill credited with forcing the fumble
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:55 Brian Mason
7:56
Brian Mason: 
Montee Ball, ladies and gentlemen. A huge carry on first down
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:56 Brian Mason
7:56
Brian Mason: 
Badgers back in first and goal territory on an 18-yard run by Montee
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:56 Brian Mason
7:56
Brian Mason: 
1st/G MSU 6: Touchdown Montee Ball!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:56 Brian Mason
7:57
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Badgers! #MonteeBall 6-yard TD run (36th of season) -- Wisconsin 21, Michigan State 7 -- 3:12 1st Qtr #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:57 BadgerFootball
7:57
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @espn_bigten: Montee Ball eclipsed 100 rushing yards on that carry (13 carries, 105) an 2nd TD. Remind me why isn't he in Heisman mix? [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:57 BadgerFootball
7:58
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @adam_mertz: Seconded. RT @earthdaisy22: 35! #MonteeBall is playing like a Heisman contender. #Badgers [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:58 BadgerFootball
7:58
Twitter
MoneyBall28: 
Make that #36TDs. #MonteeBall now has 105 rushing yards, 2 TDs and a completed pass (32 yards) in the first 11:48 [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:58 MoneyBall28
7:58
Brian Mason: 
Welch's kick is downed in the end zone ... first and 10 for MSU at its own 20
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:58 Brian Mason
7:59
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @moneyball28: Make that #36TDs. #MonteeBall now has 105 rushing yards, 2 TDs and a completed pass (32 yards) in the first 11:48 #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:59 BadgerFootball
7:59
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 20 -- Cousins finds Martin for a nice connection on first down ... 17-yard gain to the MSU 37
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:59 Brian Mason
7:59
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Let's go DEFENSE!!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:59 csWaterford66
7:59
[Comment From voice of reasonvoice of reason: ] 
we were up by 14 the 1st quarter last time !
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:59 voice of reason
7:59
[Comment From BadgerForeverBadgerForever: ] 
TD #36! Looks like Montee Ball's going to break that 39 TD record tonight after all
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:59 BadgerForever
7:59
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
100 plus yards for Ball in first quarter. Showtime!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 7:59 SlenderSouthpaw
8:00
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 37 -- Baker slips through for a big gain up the middle before Cromartie and Hemer make the stop ... chains move again for Sparty
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:00 Brian Mason
8:00
Brian Mason: 
Baker has been good so far for the Spartans. Badgers have to find a way to limit his yardage on those runs
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:00 Brian Mason
8:00
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 48 -- Cousins hits Cunningham on a short route and it's another MSU first down. Wow. Spartans moving at will here.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:00 Brian Mason
8:00
[Comment From Florida Badger FanFlorida Badger Fan: ] 
Our middle is the weakness. Need to tighten it up
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:00 Florida Badger Fan
8:00
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
our run defense looks like.........theirs !
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:00 Guest
8:01
Brian Mason: 
Spartans into UW territory
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:01 Brian Mason
8:01
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 39 -- There we go! Baker wrapped up that time by Taylor and Johnson as he tried to bounce it wide
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:01 Brian Mason
8:02
Brian Mason: 
2nd/10 WIS 39 -- Bell gets the call on second on long and picks up a solid 6 yard down to the UW 33
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:02 Brian Mason
8:02
Brian Mason: 
Third down now... These are crucial after how MSU converted in the last meeting
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:02 Brian Mason
8:02
Brian Mason: 
3rd/4 WIS 33 -- Cousins keeps it and scrambles ahead for a gain of 3 ... it's 4th and 1
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:02 Brian Mason
8:03
Brian Mason: 
That's it for the first quarter ... Spartans facing 4th and 1 when we come back
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:03 Brian Mason
8:03
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
Gotta make a stop! GO Defense!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:03 Waverly Fan
8:03
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ] 
Hold them, Bucky!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:03 Scottie
8:03
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Been watching but cooking & eating dinner so just joined the blog. I have the feeling Montee is making a statement.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:03 Badger Rose
8:03
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ] 
Go D, me badgers!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:03 Scottie
8:03
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
How did Cousins escape? Should have been a TFL.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:03 Badger Rose
8:04
Brian Mason: 
Pulled a Russell Wilson, you could say ... TFL into a nice gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:04 Brian Mason
8:04
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Wisconsin #Badgers 21, Michigan State #Spartans 7 - End of 1st Quarter #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:04 BadgerFootball
8:04
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @sn_greenberg: 105 yards and 2 TDs rushing--is that a good first quarter for @MoneyBall28? #badgers #heisman [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:04 BadgerFootball
8:05
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @btntomdienhart: Slap in the face, sobering fact: MSU allows 102.5 rushing ypg; Wisconsin already has 105. Uh-oh.... [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:05 BadgerFootball
8:06
Twitter
MoneyBall28: 
#MonteeBall 1st quarter stats - 13 rushes, 105 yards (8.1 ypc.) and 2 TDs. #Badgers #36TDs [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:06 MoneyBall28
8:06
Brian Mason: 
Here we go... back to action
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:06 Brian Mason
8:07
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
stop them, bucky
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:07 sfbaymartha
8:07
Brian Mason: 
4th/1 WIS 30 -- Touchdown pass from Cousins to Cunningham makes it look easy
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:07 Brian Mason
8:07
Brian Mason: 
Grrr.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:07 Brian Mason
8:08
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Spartans ... B.J. Cunningham 30-yard TD pass from Kirk Cousins -- Wisconsin 21, Michigan State 14 -- 14:55 2nd Qtr #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:08 BadgerFootball
8:09
Twitter
MoneyBall28: 
RT @MikelSevere: The more I watch RG3 and Monte Ball the better I feel about my Heisman vote. [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:09 MoneyBall28
8:09
Twitter
MoneyBall28: 
All from #MonteeBall. MT @sn_greenberg: #Badgers have 105 rushing yards in 1Q. MSU allows 102.5 per game on the season. [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:09 MoneyBall28
8:10
[Comment From SamanthaSamantha: ] 
Come on Bucky! Let's get this!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:10 Samantha
8:10
[Comment From BadgerinKuwaitBadgerinKuwait: ] 
Just found your blog! Only way to follow game in Kuwait...thanks
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:10 BadgerinKuwait
8:10
[Comment From JimJim: ] 
Eesh..gotta answer!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:10 Jim
8:11
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
OK Offense, back to work !
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:11 Guest
8:11
[Comment From kurt in Ozkurt in Oz: ] 
so this is how its going to be huh?
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:11 kurt in Oz
8:11
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ] 
Let's go Badgers! Play time...
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:11 Scottie
8:11
[Comment From Florida Badger FanFlorida Badger Fan: ] 
Our defense needs to put their heads in this game!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:11 Florida Badger Fan
8:11
Twitter
MoneyBall28: 
RT @sn_greenberg: 105 yards and 2 TDs rushing--is that a good first quarter for @MoneyBall28? #badgers #heisman [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:11 MoneyBall28
8:11
Brian Mason: 
Offense's time now ... Badgers will start at their own 24 after a 23-yard return by Abbrederis
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:11 Brian Mason
8:11
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Here we go ..
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:11 csWaterford66
8:11
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 24 -- Ball bottled up on first down for no gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:11 Brian Mason
8:12
[Comment From kurt in Ozkurt in Oz: ] 
Brian, not so sure this pace can continue, its cockoo for coco puff's kinda crazy!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:12 kurt in Oz
8:12
Brian Mason: 
2nd/10 WIS 24 -- Wilson escapes pressure and finds Ball on a rollout, but the pass goes for negative yardage. Could have been worse, but it's a loss of 5
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:12 Brian Mason
8:12
Brian Mason: 
Make it 3rd and 15 on the Badgers' 19
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:12 Brian Mason
8:12
[Comment From JimJim: ] 
Both defenses have to tighten up eventually.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:12 Jim
8:13
Brian Mason: 
May be seeing that here from MSU
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:13 Brian Mason
8:13
Brian Mason: 
3rd/15 WIS 19 -- Nothing down field for Wilson and he scrambles out of bounds after a 2-yard gain. Badgers will punt
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:13 Brian Mason
8:13
Brian Mason: 
Nortman on to kick
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:13 Brian Mason
8:13
Brian Mason: 
You know the Spartans think they can block this
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:13 Brian Mason
8:14
Brian Mason: 
4th/13 WIS 21 -- Nortman gets it away and Martin makes the catch at the MSU 42
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:14 Brian Mason
8:14
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
We need to do better than that.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:14 csWaterford66
8:14
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
OK Defense , need to match that intensity
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:14 Guest
8:14
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Boy oh Boy, fasten your seat belts. This looks to be a bumpy ride.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:14 California Bucky
8:14
[Comment From BadgerForeverBadgerForever: ] 
MSU's defense has tighten up, time for ours to do the same in this next drive
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:14 BadgerForever
8:14
Brian Mason: 
Timeout on the field
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:14 Brian Mason
8:14
Brian Mason: 
Wisconsin 21, Michigan State 14 -- 13:03 2nd Quarter
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:14 Brian Mason
8:14
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ] 
The Spartans could be opportunistic - take care of the ball guys!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:14 Scottie
8:14
[Comment From kurt in Ozkurt in Oz: ] 
gotta have a stop here, or risk losing big MO
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:14 kurt in Oz
8:16
[Comment From JimJim: ] 
A punt is almost as good as a turnover the way this game is shaping up.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:16 Jim
8:16
Brian Mason: 
No kidding, Jim. Michigan State was the first to blink with the fumble, but the Badgers need to keep that edge by buttoning down on defense here.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:16 Brian Mason
8:16
[Comment From kurt in Ozkurt in Oz: ] 
only 36 from Nortman? not typical
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:16 kurt in Oz
8:16
Brian Mason: 
It wasn't a long kick, but there was no return. Also an important thing to think about
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:16 Brian Mason
8:16
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Badgers need to take at least a 7 point lead to the locker room @ halftime
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:16 Guest
8:17
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 43 -- Spartans come out in the Wildcat and Martin runs out of the QB position ... Badgers halt him after a 2-yard gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:17 Brian Mason
8:18
Brian Mason: 
2nd/8 MSU 45 -- Cousins finds Bell over the middle on a pass through tight quarters ... it's a 13-yard gain and a first down in UW territory
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:18 Brian Mason
8:18
[Comment From MargeMarge: ] 
Good game so far. I'm on the edge of my seat!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:18 Marge
8:18
[Comment From Florida Badger FanFlorida Badger Fan: ] 
Brian, can you go talk to his defenseBrett and express to him that he needs to fire up
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:18 Florida Badger Fan
8:18
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 42 -- Bell rumbles ahead before Pat Muldoon stops him after a 3-yard gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:18 Brian Mason
8:18
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Pass rush basically non-existent so far tonight
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:18 Guest
8:19
Brian Mason: 
2nd/7 WIS 39 -- Cousins hits Martin on a nice route to the sideline to easily pick up a first down at the Badgers' 21
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:19 Brian Mason
8:19
Brian Mason: 
Badgers need some kind of momentum-changer here ... negative play, turnover, something
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:19 Brian Mason
8:19
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
way too easy for cousins
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:19 sfbaymartha
8:20
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 21 -- Wow what a catch. Cunningham pulls down a ball through traffic and contact with Henry and Johnson ... it's another MSU first down
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:20 Brian Mason
8:20
Brian Mason: 
First and goal from the Badgers' 10
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:20 Brian Mason
8:20
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ] 
Wake up the defense!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:20 Scottie
8:20
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Time for an interception, guys. Antonio? Aaron?
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:20 Badger Rose
8:20
[Comment From ellenfromMDellenfromMD: ] 
Wake up defense!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:20 ellenfromMD
8:20
Brian Mason: 
1st/G WIS 10 -- Nichol gets pushed out after Cousins found him but flips the ball back in to Cunningham for the score
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:20 Brian Mason
8:21
Brian Mason: 
Great play ... bad result for the Badgers
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:21 Brian Mason
8:21
Brian Mason: 
We're all tied up pending Conroy's PAT
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:21 Brian Mason
8:21
Brian Mason: 
Spartans call for the fake and run it in for the 2-point conversion. Spartans grab all the momentum now.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:21 Brian Mason
8:21
[Comment From badger fanbadger fan: ] 
No Defense!! where is the defense?
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:21 badger fan
8:21
[Comment From NY BadgerNY Badger: ] 
What??????????????
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:21 NY Badger
8:21
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
good grief
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:21 sfbaymartha
8:22
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Spartans ... B.J. Cunningham 7-yard TD run on lateral (2-point conversion good) -- Michigan State 22, Wisconsin 21 #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:22 BadgerFootball
8:23
[Comment From JimJim: ] 
Congrats on the 1 pt lead. Don't understand that one.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:23 Jim
8:23
[Comment From badger fanbadger fan: ] 
I am highly upset that we have no defense!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:23 badger fan
8:23
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
looking TOTALLY unprepared tonight
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:23 Guest
8:23
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
4th down td and trick play killas!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:23 Jeff
8:23
[Comment From kurt in Ozkurt in Oz: ] 
2nd QTR.....it's alwas the 2nd QTR against these guys
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:23 kurt in Oz
8:23
Brian Mason: 
Something about the second quarter....
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:23 Brian Mason
8:23
[Comment From BadgerForeverBadgerForever: ] 
*Sigh...deja vu
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:23 BadgerForever
8:24
Brian Mason: 
Cousins has been fantastic and the Badgers have been backpedaling on defense so far. Badgers need an offensive answer here
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:24 Brian Mason
8:24
[Comment From BadgerInOhioBadgerInOhio: ] 
Defense looks shellshocked.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:24 BadgerInOhio
8:24
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
it's not looking so hot right now - but let's remember there is still a LOT of game left.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:24 Kim
8:24
Brian Mason: 
Abbrederis downs the kickoff for a touchback
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:24 Brian Mason
8:25
[Comment From MN BuckyMN Bucky: ] 
Loooonnng way to go ! Go Bucky !
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:25 MN Bucky
8:25
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Gus Johnson SHUT UP already !!!! are you wearing a Spartan jersey under your sportcoat ?
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:25 Guest
8:25
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 20 -- Huge pressure on Wilson and he's sacked for a loss of 6
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:25 Brian Mason
8:25
Brian Mason: 
Yikes. Spartans were all over him in the backfield
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:25 Brian Mason
8:25
[Comment From LeeLee: ] 
Badgers are a second half team
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:25 Lee
8:26
Brian Mason: 
Would like to see a strong first-half finish though
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:26 Brian Mason
8:26
Brian Mason: 
2nd/16 WIS 14 -- Wilson scrambles after more pressure from MSU and it will be third and long after an officials timeout for an injury
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:26 Brian Mason
8:26
Brian Mason: 
Wilson picked up 3 ... make it 3rd and 13 from the Badgers' 17
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:26 Brian Mason
8:27
Brian Mason: 
Jerel Worthy is down for MSU ... would be a big loss for the Spartans and their loaded D-line
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:27 Brian Mason
8:27
[Comment From BadgerForeverBadgerForever: ] 
This pocket has been collapsing way too quickly
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:27 BadgerForever
8:27
[Comment From badger fanbadger fan: ] 
need to convert here because otherwise it will be a long night!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:27 badger fan
8:27
[Comment From wake up callwake up call: ] 
Offensive Line......calling Offensive line, you are needed on the field immediately
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:27 wake up call
8:27
Brian Mason: 
Tough spot here. Badgers have to pass and MSU knows it
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:27 Brian Mason
8:28
Brian Mason: 
3rd/13 WIS 17 -- They run instead and Ball is stopped after a very short gain. Badgers play it close to the vest and will punt
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:28 Brian Mason
8:28
Brian Mason: 
Nortman on again to punt
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:28 Brian Mason
8:28
Brian Mason: 
4th/13 WIS 17 -- Nortman punts to Keshawn Martin, who makes the fair catch at the MSU 40
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:28 Brian Mason
8:28
Brian Mason: 
Spartans take over with 8:42 to play in the half after a 43-yard punt
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:28 Brian Mason
8:29
[Comment From BadgerdanBadgerdan: ] 
put some freaking pressure on cousins now!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:29 Badgerdan
8:29
[Comment From BadgerdanBadgerdan: ] 
Our defense needs to wake up now!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:29 Badgerdan
8:29
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
3rd drive starting at the 40 (ish)
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:29 Jeff
8:29
Brian Mason: 
Jeff brings up a good point. Spartans have had a short field on nearly all of their drives tonight. Plus, with how fast the offense scored early, the defense hasn't had much time to rest. Need a big stop from them here.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:29 Brian Mason
8:29
[Comment From BadgerdanBadgerdan: ] 
No need to panic. go back to our game plan and keep the spartans honest.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:29 Badgerdan
8:29
[Comment From BadgerForeverBadgerForever: ] 
Defense, please get to work, please
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:29 BadgerForever
8:30
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Now defense needs to execute adjustments
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:30 SlenderSouthpaw
8:30
[Comment From RusellWillsonSwagRusellWillsonSwag: ] 
Badgers are just toying with the Spartans. We rule!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:30 RusellWillsonSwag
8:30
[Comment From ellenfromMDellenfromMD: ] 
Yikes! I'm getting indigestion.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:30 ellenfromMD
8:31
Brian Mason: 
Spartans ready to go here on 1st and 10 from their own 40
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:31 Brian Mason
8:31
[Comment From JimJim: ] 
Gotta get a stop here. I know there's 8+ left but they get the ball first in half 2.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:31 Jim
8:31
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
It's time for another turn over.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:31 California Bucky
8:31
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
Badgers gotta keep smellin' the roses! Focus - Redemption!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:31 Waverly Fan
8:31
Brian Mason: 
Interception!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:31 Brian Mason
8:32
Brian Mason: 
Cousins' pass is picked off by Shelton Johnson on first down!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:32 Brian Mason
8:32
Brian Mason: 
Great read by Shelton to jump the route and pick that one off!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:32 Brian Mason
8:32
[Comment From LeeLee: ] 
I want an interception from fennelus!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:32 Lee
8:32
Brian Mason: 
Close, Lee! Close enough!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:32 Brian Mason
8:32
[Comment From ellenfromMDellenfromMD: ] 
SWEET!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:32 ellenfromMD
8:32
[Comment From badger fanbadger fan: ] 
About time yay!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:32 badger fan
8:32
[Comment From BadgerForeverBadgerForever: ] 
OK! Let's make this happen!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:32 BadgerForever
8:32
[Comment From Florida Badger FanFlorida Badger Fan: ] 
That is what we needed!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:32 Florida Badger Fan
8:32
Brian Mason: 
So ... that punt and pick actually benefitted UW in terms of field position
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:32 Brian Mason
8:33
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 41 -- Wilson throws behind Toon and it will be 2nd and 10 . Not sure what happened there between the QB and WR
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:33 Brian Mason
8:33
[Comment From MN BuckyMN Bucky: ] 
Get punched in the mouth... gotta get up and punch back... way to go Bucky D !
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:33 MN Bucky
8:33
[Comment From Badger in TucsonBadger in Tucson: ] 
Run it down their throats.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:33 Badger in Tucson
8:33
Brian Mason: 
2nd/10 WIS 41 -- Montee gets the call and is stopped after a 1-yard gain. Michigan State has dialed up the defense in a big way here.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:33 Brian Mason
8:33
[Comment From JimJim: ] 
Run.....run....run!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:33 Jim
8:33
[Comment From TomTom: ] 
what happened to running Montee??
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:33 Tom
8:34
Brian Mason: 
It was a 2-yard gain for Ball ... make it 3rd and 8 from the Badgers' 43 after another MSU player is tended to
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:34 Brian Mason
8:34
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
brian, i'm thinking you're wearing ROSE colored glasses
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:34 sfbaymartha
8:34
Brian Mason: 
Hope to be ... Badgers have some work to do
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:34 Brian Mason
8:34
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Did the O-line use up all its energy in the 1st quarter ???? losing badly at the line of scrimmage
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:34 Guest
8:34
[Comment From badger fanbadger fan: ] 
run it on first down throw it on second and long and run it on third and short their is my game plan to win this game!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:34 badger fan
8:34
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Can't be one=dimensional.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:34 Badger Rose
8:35
Brian Mason: 
OK ... 3rd and 8
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:35 Brian Mason
8:35
Brian Mason: 
Wilson in the shotgun with three receivers
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:35 Brian Mason
8:35
Brian Mason: 
3rd/8 WIS 43 -- Wilson scrambled and ran right into pressure coming from behind by Allen ... he gets the sack and UW will punt for the third-straight drive
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:35 Brian Mason
8:36
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
didn't even see the guy....
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:36 sfbaymartha
8:36
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Can't let that happen.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:36 csWaterford66
8:36
Brian Mason: 
4th/15 WIS 36 -- Nortman's punt goes down to the MSU 16 and is downed by Martin
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:36 Brian Mason
8:36
Brian Mason: 
A 48-yard punt for Nortman and MSU will have some driving to do here with 7:23 left in the half
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:36 Brian Mason
8:36
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ] 
Missed an opportunity
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:36 Scottie
8:36
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Good punt! Field position...hold 'em.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:36 SlenderSouthpaw
8:36
[Comment From badger fanbadger fan: ] 
where is the fake punt this season?
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:36 badger fan
8:36
Brian Mason: 
Shhh....
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:36 Brian Mason
8:37
Brian Mason: 
(might need that one later)
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:37 Brian Mason
8:37
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 16 -- Baker picks up 2 on a first-down run to make it 2nd and 8
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:37 Brian Mason
8:37
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ] 
Force a fumble now
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:37 Scottie
8:37
Brian Mason: 
2nd/8 MSU 18 -- Hemer stops Baker after a 2-yard run
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:37 Brian Mason
8:37
Brian Mason: 
Just the third 3rd down of the game for MSU tonight
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:37 Brian Mason
8:37
Brian Mason: 
Badgers fans making it nice and loud in here now
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:37 Brian Mason
8:38
Brian Mason: 
3rd/6 MSU 20 -- Cousins had time and found his man deep. Martin makes the catch on the sideline and the 28-yard gain makes it first down at the MSU 48
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:38 Brian Mason
8:38
Brian Mason: 
Deflating play there for the Badgers
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:38 Brian Mason
8:38
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
noooooooooo
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:38 sfbaymartha
8:39
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 48 -- Martin gets the call on a run and picks up another first down. MSU completely has the Badgers on their heels here
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:39 Brian Mason
8:39
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
new goal, get out of the half without further damage
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:39 Guest
8:39
[Comment From ScottieScottie: ] 
stop them bucky!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:39 Scottie
8:40
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 39 -- Martin carries again on first down and is stopped by Cromartie after an 8-yard gain ... 2nd and 2 at the Badgers' 31
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:40 Brian Mason
8:40
[Comment From TomTom: ] 
Badgers are on their heels. Momentum is with State.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:40 Tom
8:40
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Defense!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:40 Badger Rose
8:40
Brian Mason: 
2nd/2 WIS 31 -- Cousins hits Nichol for another first-down pass. It's a 17-yard gain down to the Badgers' 14
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:40 Brian Mason
8:40
[Comment From BadgerdanBadgerdan: ] 
Cousins has all day.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:40 Badgerdan
8:40
[Comment From BadgerInOhioBadgerInOhio: ] 
It's a perfect storm of bad defense and bad offense this quarter
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:40 BadgerInOhio
8:41
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 14 -- A flip to Bell and he just keeps driving ahead ... it's a gain of 8 down to the Badgers' 6
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:41 Brian Mason
8:41
[Comment From yoyo: ] 
seriously? At least don't let them get a touchdown!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:41 yo
8:41
Brian Mason: 
2nd/2 WIS 6 -- Bell is in for the 6-yard score
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:41 Brian Mason
8:42
Brian Mason: 
Touchdown, Spartans
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:42 Brian Mason
8:42
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Spartans ... Edwin Baker 6-yard TD run -- Michigan State 29, Wisconsin 21 -- 3:26 2nd Quarter #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:42 BadgerFootball
8:43
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Spartans ... Le'Veon Bell 6-yard TD run -- Michigan State 29, Wisconsin 21 -- 3:26 2nd Quarter #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:43 BadgerFootball
8:44
[Comment From Fan in TexasFan in Texas: ] 
two turnovers and down 8!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:44 Fan in Texas
8:44
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
This reminds me of the 1st half at Illinois. I'd say broken tackles but there are sometimes no tackles at all.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:44 Badger Rose
8:44
[Comment From TomTom: ] 
State is blending their runs, passes, and trickery perfectly.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:44 Tom
8:44
[Comment From ellenfromMDellenfromMD: ] 
Okay. Take a deep breath and regroup.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:44 ellenfromMD
8:44
Brian Mason: 
Abbrederis takes the kickoff at the 4 and returns it to the Badgers' 21
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:44 Brian Mason
8:44
Brian Mason: 
Wisconsin has 3:20 to try to even the score before halftime
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:44 Brian Mason
8:45
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 21 -- Wilson rolls out and throws incomplete on first down ... 2nd and 10
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:45 Brian Mason
8:45
Brian Mason: 
Spartans continue to get great pressure on Wilson
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:45 Brian Mason
8:46
Brian Mason: 
2nd/10 WIS 21 -- Wilson in the shotgun again ... he hits Ball on a nice swing pass and he's dropped after a 7-yard gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:46 Brian Mason
8:46
Brian Mason: 
Makes it 3rd and 3 for the Badgers at their own 28
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:46 Brian Mason
8:46
Brian Mason: 
Let's get some mojo back here, boys
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:46 Brian Mason
8:46
Brian Mason: 
3rd/3 WIS 28 -- Wilson was feeling pressure up the middle and tired to thread the needle to Ball but couldn't connect. 4th down again
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:46 Brian Mason
8:47
Brian Mason: 
4th/3 WIS 28 -- Nice punt by Nortman means another fair catch for Martin and another long field for MSU
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:47 Brian Mason
8:47
Brian Mason: 
It's a 43-yard punt for Nortman and MSU will start at its own 29 yard line
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:47 Brian Mason
8:47
Brian Mason: 
2:24 to go in the half
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:47 Brian Mason
8:48
[Comment From BadgerdanBadgerdan: ] 
getting our tails handed to us in the second quarter
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:48 Badgerdan
8:48
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
A stop will be novel.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:48 SlenderSouthpaw
8:48
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 29 -- Cousins finds Bell for a loss of 6 on first down ... a nice job of making that a negative play by UW
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:48 Brian Mason
8:48
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
a loss of seven is a thing of beauty
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:48 sfbaymartha
8:48
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
MUST stop them on this drive, they get the ball to start 2nd half.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:48 Guest
8:48
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
At the very least, let's stop Michigan State from scoring again before the half is over. We need time to regroup.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:48 California Bucky
8:49
Brian Mason: 
2nd/16 MSU 23 -- Wow. Bell spins his way forward and keeps a run alive for a 14-yard gain ... will be 3rd and 2
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:49 Brian Mason
8:49
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
They will be getting ball in 2nd half. Make a statement here!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:49 Waverly Fan
8:49
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
force a turnover
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:49 sfbaymartha
8:50
Brian Mason: 
3rd/2 MSU 37 -- A huge gap for Bell and he converts easily. Chains move and now MSU is working against the clock with just 46 seconds left in the half
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:50 Brian Mason
8:50
Brian Mason: 
MSU calls its first timeout looking at a 1st and 10 from its own 45
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:50 Brian Mason
8:51
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 45 -- Cousins overthrows Bell over the middle ... just 3 seconds tick off the clock, though
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:51 Brian Mason
8:51
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Come on, Defense. Suck it up and stop them.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:51 California Bucky
8:52
Brian Mason: 
2nd/10 MSU 45 -- Cousins finds Nichol but hte Badgers keep him inbounds on a tackle by Peniel Jean ... 8-yard gain makes it 3rd and 2
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:52 Brian Mason
8:52
Brian Mason: 
Badgers take their second timeout of the half
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:52 Brian Mason
8:52
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
go clock, go
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:52 sfbaymartha
8:52
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
One penalty from MSU..... The one that cost us a sack? I think I've scene this movie before.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:52 Jeff
8:52
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
I wonder if they will go for it on 4th if they don't make this?
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:52 Jeff
8:53
Brian Mason: 
38 seconds to play before halftime
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:53 Brian Mason
8:53
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
PRESSURE + FOCUS = REDEMPTION. Let's go Badgers.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:53 csWaterford66
8:53
Brian Mason: 
Back to it ...
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:53 Brian Mason
8:53
Brian Mason: 
3rd/2 WIS 47 -- Bell carries and picks up the first down but the clock is down to 32 seconds
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:53 Brian Mason
8:54
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 43 -- Cousins finds Bell on first down and Borland brings him down ... timeout, MSU
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:54 Brian Mason
8:54
Brian Mason: 
It was a 4-yard gain to the Badgers' 39-yard line. Spartans have one timeout left
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:54 Brian Mason
8:54
Brian Mason: 
From here, they're looking at a 56-yard field goal.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:54 Brian Mason
8:54
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
nEED A STOP HERE PLEASE
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:54 Jeff
8:54
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
Gus says "Deja Vu
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:54 Waverly Fan
8:55
Brian Mason: 
Let's hope not.... especially if he means "Hail Mary"
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:55 Brian Mason
8:55
Brian Mason: 
2nd/6 WIS 39 -- Martin grabs a pass from Cousins down to the Badgers' 35 ... 3rd and 2 with 18 seconds to play in the half
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:55 Brian Mason
8:56
Brian Mason: 
Cousins hits his man but he's short of the first down and Jean keeps him inbounds
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:56 Brian Mason
8:56
Brian Mason: 
Spartans run it down to 2 seconds and take their third and final timeout
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:56 Brian Mason
8:56
Brian Mason: 
It will be 4th and 1 ... Spartans will set up for a 51-yard FG here
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:56 Brian Mason
8:56
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
So far, this is not the game I was hoping to see. Hopefully, that will be rectified in the second half.
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:56 California Bucky
8:56
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Block for TD?
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:56 Jeff
8:56
Brian Mason: 
That's what I'm hoping for...
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:56 Brian Mason
8:57
Brian Mason: 
Conroy on for the 51-yard attempt
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:57 Brian Mason
8:57
[Comment From Mike in PhillyMike in Philly: ] 
Watch the fake field goal
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:57 Mike in Philly
8:57
Brian Mason: 
No good! It's wide right!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:57 Brian Mason
8:57
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
whew
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:57 Jeff
8:58
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Michigan State #Spartans 29, Wisconsin #Badgers 21 -- Halftime #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:58 BadgerFootball
8:58
[Comment From BadgerForeverBadgerForever: ] 
Phew. Hopefully there'll be some regrouping at the locker room and we can stop MSU at their next drive
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:58 BadgerForever
8:59
[Comment From NancyNancy: ] 
some good news to end the half..
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:59 Nancy
8:59
[Comment From California BuckyCalifornia Bucky: ] 
Can I look yet?
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:59 California Bucky
8:59
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
phew.....now FIRE IT UP bucky!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:59 sfbaymartha
8:59
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Bret better get them riled up at halftime, they need to play with some emotion in the 2nd half or this wont be pretty
Saturday December 3, 2011 8:59 Guest
9:00
Brian Mason: 
Again, the 2nd quarter is a nightmare for the Badgers against MSU. Total yardage in the second quarter? MSU - 187, Wisconsin - (-4)
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:00 Brian Mason
9:01
Brian Mason: 
Yikes.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:01 Brian Mason
9:01
Brian Mason: 
Badgers couldn't hold the Spartans back to give Wilson time to operate, and MSU was just as succesful in keeping Ball bottled up. Nothing going for Bucky in the second quarter
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:01 Brian Mason
9:02
Brian Mason: 
On the other side, Michigan State largely moved the ball at will. Cousins was 11-for-13 pass for 154 yards in the first half
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:02 Brian Mason
9:02
Brian Mason: 
A total of 296 offensive yards in the first half for MSU
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:02 Brian Mason
9:02
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
OK... Heres some good news.... MSU/Cousins could not have played a better first half.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:02 Jeff
9:03
Brian Mason: 
No doubt. Badgers have to button things up defensively to stay in this one. I like UW's ability to score, but not if they can't keep MSU off the scoreboard
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:03 Brian Mason
9:03
[Comment From GoDanGoGoDanGo: ] 
Got stuck traveling tonight... until Amtrak adds rolling sports bars to their trains, this blog is all I have. Thanks for being here.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:03 GoDanGo
9:03
Brian Mason: 
Hopefully we can bring you some better stuff in the third quarter
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:03 Brian Mason
9:03
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
We need some quick slant passes and bubble screens to neutralize their rush.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:03 Jeff
9:04
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Cousins only missed on 2 passes, and on 1 of those the receiver was wide open
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:04 Guest
9:04
Brian Mason: 
That was the difference, Other than MSU's first couple of drives, there was no pass rush from the Badgers. On the other side, Wilson constantly had pressure in his face. Credit MSU for scheming things well defensively.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:04 Brian Mason
9:04
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
Hey has anyone heard from our fellow Badger in Singapore?
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:04 Kim
9:04
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Montee Ball ran for 2 yards in 2nd quarter
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:04 Guest
9:05
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
side question... can you guys see how many people are following you here?
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:05 Jeff
9:05
Brian Mason: 
We have a not-always-reliable counter for live readers. The final numbers once the blog is over are much more reliable.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:05 Brian Mason
9:05
[Comment From RusellWillsonSwagRusellWillsonSwag: ] 
Lets get this second half going so we can show everyone how lucky MSU is tonight. I smell Roses.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:05 RusellWillsonSwag
9:06
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Where are you at now?
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:06 Jeff
9:06
Brian Mason: 
Just over 600 on right now, less than half of what we normally get at any one time during a game. Not sure where everyone is tonight...
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:06 Brian Mason
9:07
Brian Mason: 
It's a long halftime tonight (25 minutes) so I'm going to make a trip over to the buffet line and grab a cookie. Be back in a few minutes with some first-half stats.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:07 Brian Mason
9:07
[Be Right Back Countdown]10 minutes 
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:07 
9:16
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @drelevy: Like Alvarez used to tell us "You gotta swing the pendulum!" *swings hand for emphasis* [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:16 BadgerFootball
9:17
[Comment From LauraLaura: ] 
Was it a chocolate chip cookie? Chocolate chip is my favorite :)
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:17 Laura
9:17
Brian Mason: 
Bad news: The cookies were gone. Good news: So is the second quarter.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:17 Brian Mason
9:20
Brian Mason: 
First-half stats:
First downs: WIS 6, MSU 16
Passing yards: WIS 62, MSU 181
Rushing yards: WIS 99, MSU 136
Total offense: WIS 161, MSU 317
Possession time: WIS 14:15, MSU 15:45
3rd down conversions: WIS 2-6, MSU 4-6
Red zone scores: WIS 3-3, MSU 3-3
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:20 Brian Mason
9:20
[Comment From LIVEFORBADGERSLIVEFORBADGERS: ] 
hahaha i just made cookiees
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:20 LIVEFORBADGERS
9:20
Brian Mason: 
Don't tease me that way.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:20 Brian Mason
9:20
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Well we have MSU right where we want them. Go Badgers!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:20 Steve
9:21
Brian Mason: 
We're 2 minutes out from the second half ... both teams are back on the field
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:21 Brian Mason
9:22
[Comment From LIVEFORBADGERSLIVEFORBADGERS: ] 
i am sorry if i ever find you i will bring you some
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:22 LIVEFORBADGERS
9:22
Brian Mason: 
Perfect
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:22 Brian Mason
9:23
Brian Mason: 
Wilson was 5-for-9 for 30 yards and a TD in the first half ... Cousins 15-for-17 for 181 yards and 2 TDs (1 INT)
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:23 Brian Mason
9:23
Brian Mason: 
Montee Ball 16 carries, 107 yards, 2 TD ... Bell 10 carries, 84 yards TD / Baker 66 carries 26 yards, TD
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:23 Brian Mason
9:23
Brian Mason: 
Ready to get things started. Welch to kick off for UW
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:23 Brian Mason
9:23
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Turn it around Badgers - Remember what got you here.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:23 csWaterford66
9:23
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
This first posession is very important to us on D.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:23 Mike
9:24
Brian Mason: 
Hill takes it at the goal line and returns to the 26 ... Spartans ready to start. Defense time, Badgers
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:24 Brian Mason
9:24
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Set the tone Badgers!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:24 Jeff
9:24
[Comment From LIVEFORBADGERSLIVEFORBADGERS: ] 
COME ON BADGERS!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:24 LIVEFORBADGERS
9:24
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 26 -- Martin carries on a swing from Cousins ... it's a loss of 1 back to the 25
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:24 Brian Mason
9:25
Brian Mason: 
Good start with the nice stop by Claxton
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:25 Brian Mason
9:25
[Comment From SaraSara: ] 
Let's go Bucky!! Get pumped for the 2nd half!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:25 Sara
9:25
Brian Mason: 
2nd/11 MSU 25 -- Bell slips a tackle at the line of scrimmage and picks up 10 before Taylor and Henry make the stop
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:25 Brian Mason
9:25
Brian Mason: 
Another third down .. .3rd and 1
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:25 Brian Mason
9:26
Brian Mason: 
3rd/1 MSU 35 -- Not this time! Bell wrapped up in the backfield for a loss with a TFL by Kelly
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:26 Brian Mason
9:26
Brian Mason: 
Spartans will punt
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:26 Brian Mason
9:26
Brian Mason: 
It's a 7-yard loss for Bell and a good chance for the Badgers ... Sadler will punt for MSU
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:26 Brian Mason
9:26
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Yes!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:26 Steve
9:26
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
yay
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:26 Jeff
9:26
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Peniel has come to play.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:26 Badger Rose
9:27
Brian Mason: 
Nice return by Abbrederis to get the Badgers to their own 38 to start their first second-half drive
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:27 Brian Mason
9:27
Brian Mason: 
MSU fans are LOUD right now
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:27 Brian Mason
9:27
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
Need to transfer that to O now
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:27 Mike
9:27
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 38 -- Ball stopped for no gain by Gholston ... 2nd and 10
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:27 Brian Mason
9:27
[Comment From LIVEFORBADGERSLIVEFORBADGERS: ] 
SHUT UP THE MSU FANS
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:27 LIVEFORBADGERS
9:27
[Comment From RobRob: ] 
Run baby, run. Time to re-establish Moneyball
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:27 Rob
9:27
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
ppppppound it!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:27 Jeff
9:28
Brian Mason: 
2nd/10 WIS 38 -- Wilson finds Ewing on a swing pass and he picks up 7 to the 45
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:28 Brian Mason
9:28
Brian Mason: 
3rd and 3 now for the Badgers
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:28 Brian Mason
9:28
Brian Mason: 
3rd/3 WIS 45 -- Wilson rolls to his right and hits Toon on a short route for the first down
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:28 Brian Mason
9:29
Brian Mason: 
Badgers into MSU territory at the 49 after a 6-yard gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:29 Brian Mason
9:29
Brian Mason: 
Good start there, guys. Keep it up.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:29 Brian Mason
9:29
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 49 -- Wilson finds Toon again and he picks up solid yardage on first down
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:29 Brian Mason
9:29
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
toooooon
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:29 sfbaymartha
9:29
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
slant to toon or abra
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:29 Jeff
9:29
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Toooon!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:29 csWaterford66
9:30
Brian Mason: 
2nd/4 MSU 43 -- Wilson fakes a quick throw and hands to Ball, but Gholston is there again to make the stop ... 3-yard gain makes it 3rd and 1
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:30 Brian Mason
9:30
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Give him time to throw and hit 4 for a big gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:30 Guest
9:30
Brian Mason: 
3rd/1 MSU 40 -- Badgers go from a jumbo set and Ball gets blown up in the backfield anyway, flipping a pass to Wilson who's dragged down
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:30 Brian Mason
9:30
Brian Mason: 
But a penalty ....
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:30 Brian Mason
9:31
Brian Mason: 
It's offsides on Worthy and gives the Badgers a first down at the MSU 35
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:31 Brian Mason
9:31
Brian Mason: 
No wonder the Spartans were on Ball so fast ...
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:31 Brian Mason
9:32
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 34 -- A great escape by Wilson but he runs right into Allen for a sack back at the line of scrimmage. Ugh. Tough play after he escaped the initial rush. 2-yard loss
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:32 Brian Mason
9:32
Brian Mason: 
2nd/12 MSU 37 -- Ball drops a swing pass from Wilson. Third down upcoming.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:32 Brian Mason
9:32
Brian Mason: 
Montee had room ahead of him but didn't pull in the catch
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:32 Brian Mason
9:32
Brian Mason: 
Now 3rd and 12
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:32 Brian Mason
9:32
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
can't afford that one
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:32 A red day
9:32
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Geeze make a play. You gotta want it
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:32 SlenderSouthpaw
9:33
Brian Mason: 
3rd/12 MSU 37 -- Flag down
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:33 Brian Mason
9:33
Brian Mason: 
It's a false start on Oglesby and the Badgers are backed up to the MSU 42
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:33 Brian Mason
9:33
Brian Mason: 
Make it 3rd and 17
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:33 Brian Mason
9:33
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Darn! Great play all.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:33 Steve
9:33
Brian Mason: 
3rd/17 MSU 42 -- Touchdown Badgers! Wilson finds Abbrederis, but there's a flag down
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:33 Brian Mason
9:34
[Comment From NY BadgerNY Badger: ] 
abra-cadabra!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:34 NY Badger
9:34
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Wow!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:34 Badger Rose
9:34
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
ABOUT TIME!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:34 Kim
9:34
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Now that's makin a play to 4
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:34 SlenderSouthpaw
9:34
Brian Mason: 
It's a personal foul call on Gholston and will be enforced on the kickoff
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:34 Brian Mason
9:35
Brian Mason: 
Touchdown stands and Welch's kick is good!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:35 Brian Mason
9:35
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Wilson and Abbrederis!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:35 csWaterford66
9:35
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
Better, need to keep it going though!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:35 Mike
9:35
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Common Badgers!!!! :) :)
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:35 Guest
9:35
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
how did he see that with a guy's hand in his grill ...
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:35 A red day
9:35
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Badgers! Jared Abbrederis 42-yard TD pass from #RussellWilson -- Michigan State 29, Wisconsin 28 -- 9:13 3rd Qtr #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:35 BadgerFootball
9:36
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @drewduman: How did he do that?! #badgers [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:36 BadgerFootball
9:36
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @espn_bigten: Huge play by Wilson, who seems to feel he can evade any single rusher. Finds wide open Abbrederis for TD. [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:36 BadgerFootball
9:36
Twitter
RussellManiaXVI: 
#RussellWilson shakes off an MSU would-be tackler & fires a 42-yard TD to Abbrederis to bring #Badgers within 1, 29-28, w/9:13 left in 3rd [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:36 RussellManiaXVI
9:36
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
RW's facemask was pulled, and he still made the play!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:36 Badger Rose
9:37
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Go Badgers Go!!! :) :)
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:37 Guest
9:37
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
He went to Jared!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:37 Badger Rose
9:37
Brian Mason: 
I like what you did there, Rose...
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:37 Brian Mason
9:37
[Comment From BadgerForeverBadgerForever: ] 
OK! Looking better!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:37 BadgerForever
9:37
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
was holding my breathe Brian.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:37 Jeff
9:37
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
any insight as to when the badgers'll think about getting that 2-pt conversion back?
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:37 A red day
9:37
Brian Mason: 
I like kicking the PAT there. Momentum is back on the Badgers' side. Don't risk giving any of it up by not converting a 2-point conversion. You don't have to have it now.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:37 Brian Mason
9:38
[Comment From SaraSara: ] 
Great pass by Wilson!! That's!! exactly what we needed!! Woohooooo
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:38 Sara
9:38
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Do it again Badgers and give Sparty something to worry about.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:38 csWaterford66
9:38
[Comment From JsbachJsbach: ] 
The penalty should give the D some early breathing room.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:38 Jsbach
9:38
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
Rose, always clever......
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:38 Waverly Fan
9:38
Brian Mason: 
Another great kickoff for Welch ... it's out the back of the end zone for a touchback
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:38 Brian Mason
9:38
Brian Mason: 
Spartans will have 80 yards ahead of them
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:38 Brian Mason
9:39
Brian Mason: 
1/st10 MSU 20 -- Cousins connects with Martin (again...) on first down ... good for just 3 yards though
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:39 Brian Mason
9:39
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
The fans look like they are back in the game.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:39 Kim
9:39
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Step up D!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:39 Badger Rose
9:40
Brian Mason: 
2nd/7 MSU 23 -- There we go! Baker gets the call and Kohout makes the big stop in the backfield!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:40 Brian Mason
9:40
Brian Mason: 
Make it 3rd and 9 ... Badgers fans getting loud now
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:40 Brian Mason
9:40
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
nice stop
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:40 sfbaymartha
9:40
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
TFL!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:40 Badger Rose
9:41
Brian Mason: 
3rd/9 MSU 21 -- Cousins stays hot. He finds Cunningham diving along the sideline to make the grab and give MSU a first down with a 10-yard gain to the 31
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:41 Brian Mason
9:41
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 31 -- Cousins works quickly and finds Martin for another first down gain ... wow, that was fast
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:41 Brian Mason
9:41
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
too much time
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:41 A red day
9:41
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Ouch bro!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:41 Jeff
9:42
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 43 -- Cousins hit Nichol in the hands but he dropped it and we'lll have 2nd and 10 from the 43
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:42 Brian Mason
9:42
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Louder Fans-our Badgers need you!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:42 csWaterford66
9:42
Brian Mason: 
2nd/10 MSU 43 -- Cousins finds Martin for the first down but Borland lights him up with a big hit that sheds his helmet. Big hit there
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:42 Brian Mason
9:43
Brian Mason: 
Spartans into UW territory
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:43 Brian Mason
9:43
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 42 -- Nice job by Borland again, knocking Baker down so his teammates could finish the tackle in the backfield
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:43 Brian Mason
9:43
[Comment From KimKim: ] 
that was a HUGE hit.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:43 Kim
9:43
[Comment From Valerie AbarcaValerie Abarca: ] 
GO BADGERS GO!!!! :) :)
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:43 Valerie Abarca
9:43
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
GO BADGERS GO!!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:43 Guest
9:43
Brian Mason: 
That's a 3-yard losos
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:43 Brian Mason
9:43
Twitter
RussellManiaXVI: 
#RussellWilson just fourth QB in #B1G history to throw at least 30 TD passes in a season. #Badgers [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:43 RussellManiaXVI
9:44
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
RT @russellmaniaxvi: #RussellWilson just fourth QB in #B1G history to throw at least 30 TD passes in a season. #Badgers [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:44 BadgerFootball
9:44
Brian Mason: 
2nd/13 WIS 45 -- Baker carries and it will be 3rd and 3 for Sparty
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:44 Brian Mason
9:44
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Huge space too run
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:44 SlenderSouthpaw
9:44
Brian Mason: 
3rd/3 WIS 35 -- Great defense by Aaron Henry breaking up a slant pass to Martin! It's 4th and 3 for MSU
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:44 Brian Mason
9:44
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
oh, henry!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:44 sfbaymartha
9:45
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Big 4th down play
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:45 SlenderSouthpaw
9:45
Brian Mason: 
Spartans contemplating their move on 4th down
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:45 Brian Mason
9:45
Brian Mason: 
Flag down ... it's a delay of game
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:45 Brian Mason
9:45
Brian Mason: 
That gives MSU 5 extra yard to try and pin a punt deep in Wisconsin territory
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:45 Brian Mason
9:45
Brian Mason: 
Make it 4th and 8 at the 40
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:45 Brian Mason
9:46
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
as long as they dont go for it I don't care
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:46 Jeff
9:46
Brian Mason: 
Dantonio looks like a genius now. Spartans down the punt at the Badgers' 1 .... a long way to go for Wilson and Co. now
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:46 Brian Mason
9:46
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
CRAP
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:46 sfbaymartha
9:47
Brian Mason: 
Last time the Badgers were in this situation, Wilson scrambled and was called for intentional grounding for a safety at MSU
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:47 Brian Mason
9:47
[Comment From JsbachJsbach: ] 
Looks familiar
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:47 Jsbach
9:47
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
evil genious
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:47 Jeff
9:47
Brian Mason: 
The call is one thing, but you have to have a punter that can place a kick that well. Great job by the Spartans
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:47 Brian Mason
9:47
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Wish we could decline that penalty cause MSU got an advantage. Penalties should never give an advantage.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:47 SlenderSouthpaw
9:47
[Comment From BadgerBobBadgerBob: ] 
That's just more yards for the offensive stat sheet
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:47 BadgerBob
9:47
[Comment From FLAGulf Coast BuckyFanFLAGulf Coast BuckyFan: ] 
might as well go 99 yards!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:47 FLAGulf Coast BuckyFan
9:47
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
We can do it - Go Bucky!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:47 csWaterford66
9:47
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Ground & pound.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:47 Badger Rose
9:48
[Comment From badger fanbadger fan: ] 
why did we accept the penalty?
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:48 badger fan
9:48
Brian Mason: 
There's no choice on a delay of game flag
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:48 Brian Mason
9:48
[Comment From RusellWillsonSwagRusellWillsonSwag: ] 
It's ok. Rusell can go 99.66 yards for a TD all by himself.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:48 RusellWillsonSwag
9:48
[Comment From BadgerFanBadgerFan: ] 
Time to step it up!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:48 BadgerFan
9:48
[Comment From JimJim: ] 
Still gotta execute though. Nice kick. Let's see if Montee can pull a Tony Dorsett with a 99 yard er!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:48 Jim
9:48
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
I'd come out with a quick pass. I think they would expect run.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:48 Mike
9:48
[Comment From JsbachJsbach: ] 
Ball have a 99 yarder yet?
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:48 Jsbach
9:48
Brian Mason: 
Would loooove to see that.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:48 Brian Mason
9:48
Brian Mason: 
Here we go ... Ball the deep back, Wilson under center
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:48 Brian Mason
9:49
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 1 -- Wilson plunges ahead to buy the Badgers some room to operate ... it's a 2-yard gain to the 3
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:49 Brian Mason
9:49
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
BLOCK
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:49 SlenderSouthpaw
9:49
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
outside swing-pass please :\
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:49 A red day
9:49
Brian Mason: 
Opened that option up with the keeper
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:49 Brian Mason
9:49
Brian Mason: 
2nd/7 WIS 3 -- Montee gets the call and rumbles ahead for 2 yards to make it 3rd and 5
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:49 Brian Mason
9:50
[Comment From RusellWillsonSwagRusellWillsonSwag: ] 
Don't get a safety.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:50 RusellWillsonSwag
9:50
Brian Mason: 
3rd/5 WIS 6 -- Wilson had time and loaded up but overthrows Toon by a step
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:50 Brian Mason
9:50
Brian Mason: 
Badgers will have to punt from the shadow of their own goalpost
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:50 Brian Mason
9:50
Brian Mason: 
Nortman on to punt
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:50 Brian Mason
9:51
Brian Mason: 
Spartans brought the pressure, but Nortman booms a 54-yard punt that Martin returns 12 yard into Badgers territory
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:51 Brian Mason
9:51
Brian Mason: 
Spartans will start at the UW 48
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:51 Brian Mason
9:52
Brian Mason: 
Brad Nortman playing like an MVP so far ... his kicks have been great. That's the first return for the Spartans tonight, and it was off a 54-yard bomb
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:52 Brian Mason
9:52
[Comment From BadgerdanBadgerdan: ] 
good punt
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:52 Badgerdan
9:52
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Nortman is great! We made yards on that exchange.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:52 Badger Rose
9:52
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Bout good as you can do without a first down there
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:52 SlenderSouthpaw
9:52
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
would anyone else like to see a turnover?
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:52 sfbaymartha
9:52
[Comment From RobRob: ] 
'bout time for another turnover.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:52 Rob
9:53
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
3 and out needed
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:53 A red day
9:54
[Comment From BadgerBobBadgerBob: ] 
I remember freezing in Camp Randall in the 80's...complimenting the UW punter.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:54 BadgerBob
9:54
Brian Mason: 
Difference is now that it's not the only thing to compliment!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:54 Brian Mason
9:54
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 48 -- Bell picks up 4 yards on first down, with Claxton and Cromartie making the stop
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:54 Brian Mason
9:54
Brian Mason: 
Cousins out of the shotgun again here
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:54 Brian Mason
9:55
Brian Mason: 
2nd/6 WIS 44 -- Cunningham pulls down a pass from Cousins over the middle for a first down ... but there's a flag
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:55 Brian Mason
9:55
Brian Mason: 
It's coming back
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:55 Brian Mason
9:55
Brian Mason: 
Ineligible downfield receiver is the call ... it's gives MSU 2nd and 11 at the UW 49
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:55 Brian Mason
9:56
Brian Mason: 
2nd/11 WIS 49 -- Cousins hits Martin for a gain of 5 ... it will be 3rd and long
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:56 Brian Mason
9:56
[Comment From DrmjgDrmjg: ] 
Time to really shut them down! Not happy here inSingapore
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:56 Drmjg
9:56
[Comment From SCOTTSCOTT: ] 
Defense Defense Defense
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:56 SCOTT
9:56
Brian Mason: 
Michigan State takes its first timeout of the half
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:56 Brian Mason
9:57
Brian Mason: 
Spartans didn't like what they saw there and will re-set for a big third-down play
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:57 Brian Mason
9:57
[Comment From ValerieValerie: ] 
Common Badgers!!! We can do it!!! :)
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:57 Valerie
9:57
[Comment From JsbachJsbach: ] 
Sack time
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:57 Jsbach
9:58
[Comment From JimJim: ] 
They are winning on 3rd down today big time.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:58 Jim
9:58
Brian Mason: 
Spartans are 5-for-9 so far on 3rd down today
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:58 Brian Mason
9:59
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
Badgers need a big play!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:59 Waverly Fan
9:59
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Pick 6 for Fenelus coming up.
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:59 Steve
9:59
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
1st or 2nd time out?
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:59 SlenderSouthpaw
9:59
Brian Mason: 
Their first
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:59 Brian Mason
9:59
[Comment From SANDYSANDY: ] 
GO BADGERS! WE CAN DO IT!
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:59 SANDY
9:59
Brian Mason: 
3rd/6 WIS 44 -- Cousins finds Cunningham and he runs in for an easy 44-yard touchdown. Yikes
Saturday December 3, 2011 9:59 Brian Mason
10:00
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Spartans ... B.J. Cunningham 44-yard TD pass from Kirk Cousins -- Michigan State 36, Wisconsin 28 -- 1:41 3rd Qtr #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:00 BadgerFootball
10:01
[Comment From Not giving up...Not giving up...: ] 
That was waaaaaaay to easy
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:01 Not giving up...
10:01
[Comment From JsbachJsbach: ] 
Untouched again - arghhhhh
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:01 Jsbach
10:01
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
speechless in california
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:01 sfbaymartha
10:01
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Defense 26 was screened not picked
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:01 SlenderSouthpaw
10:01
[Comment From badger fanbadger fan: ] 
should not have accepted the delay of game penalty very costly!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:01 badger fan
10:01
Brian Mason: 
A huge return for Abbrederis on the kickoff return!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:01 Brian Mason
10:02
Brian Mason: 
Badgers will get great starting field position near midfield after a 44-yard return
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:02 Brian Mason
10:02
Brian Mason: 
Badgers start on their own 48 ... go time, boys
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:02 Brian Mason
10:02
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 48 -- Ball carries on first down and is stopped by Worthy after a 2-yard gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:02 Brian Mason
10:02
[Comment From JsbachJsbach: ] 
Quick strike would be nice
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:02 Jsbach
10:03
Brian Mason: 
2nd/8 50 -- Wilson had time to throw and had at least two options downfield, but the pass was battled and Wilson caught his own pass
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:03 Brian Mason
10:03
Brian Mason: 
It's a loss of 1
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:03 Brian Mason
10:04
Brian Mason: 
3rd/9 WIS 49 -- There we go! Wilson finds Duckworth, who uses some nice footwork to pick up the first down
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:04 Brian Mason
10:04
Brian Mason: 
It's a 14-yard gain into MSU territory
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:04 Brian Mason
10:04
[Comment From DrmjgDrmjg: ] 
Nice
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:04 Drmjg
10:04
[Comment From DABOSSDABOSS: ] 
Bada Bing Bada Boom!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:04 DABOSS
10:04
Brian Mason: 
That's it for the third quarter
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:04 Brian Mason
10:04
Brian Mason: 
Michigan State 36, Wisconsin 28 -- End of 3rd Quarter
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:04 Brian Mason
10:05
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Michigan State #Spartans 36, Wisconsin #Badgers 28 -- End of 3rd Quarter #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:05 BadgerFootball
10:06
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Always! RT @espn_bigten: Wisconsin fans Jump Around, even without the song [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:06 BadgerFootball
10:06
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
everyone jump around
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:06 sfbaymartha
10:06
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Jump Around!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:06 Badger Rose
10:06
[Comment From rapidbadgerrapidbadger: ] 
Jump Around!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:06 rapidbadger
10:06
[Comment From RobRob: ] 
baaaaaaaaaaaaaa. baa. baa. baaaaaaaaaaaaa. JUMP AROUND!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:06 Rob
10:06
Brian Mason: 
Who's jumping?
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:06 Brian Mason
10:06
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
i am
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:06 sfbaymartha
10:06
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
JUMP, JUMP, JUMP!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:06 Waverly Fan
10:06
[Comment From DABOSSDABOSS: ] 
Jump Around!!!!!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:06 DABOSS
10:06
[Comment From DABOSSDABOSS: ] 
THIS GUY
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:06 DABOSS
10:06
[Comment From SANDYSANDY: ] 
JUMP!!!JUMP!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:06 SANDY
10:07
Brian Mason: 
Well, it all comes down to the 4th quarter
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:07 Brian Mason
10:07
[Comment From Mn badgerMn badger: ] 
Who wants it more in the 4th qtr -that's what it comes down to
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:07 Mn badger
10:07
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Great game! It will come down to the end. Badgers are due for a break against this team..
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:07 SlenderSouthpaw
10:07
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
Ok, sooooo whooo wants it more??? Comin; down to that now!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:07 Waverly Fan
10:07
[Comment From Badger in TucsonBadger in Tucson: ] 
I'll jump around after we win.
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:07 Badger in Tucson
10:07
Brian Mason: 
Back to action ... first and 10 for UW at the Michigan State 37
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:07 Brian Mason
10:07
[Comment From TeachMeHowToBuckyTeachMeHowToBucky: ] 
This is too stressful
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:07 TeachMeHowToBucky
10:08
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 37 -- Spartans were thinking run with UW in a big set and Wilson throws instead, finding Pedersen on a crisp route over the middle
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:08 Brian Mason
10:08
Brian Mason: 
it's a 13-yard gain and the Badgers are down to the MSU 24
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:08 Brian Mason
10:08
Brian Mason: 
1st./10 MSU 24 -- Another pass and it's complete to Abbrederis deep in MSU territory
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:08 Brian Mason
10:08
Brian Mason: 
First down UW at the MSU 12
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:08 Brian Mason
10:09
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
#48.. nice
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:09 Jeff
10:09
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
It's about time we throw on 1st down.
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:09 Mike
10:09
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 12 -- Wilson throws to the corner of the end zone for Toon, who narrowly misses the catch ... but flags are down
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:09 Brian Mason
10:09
Brian Mason: 
It's pass interference ... Badgers get a first down at the 2-yard line
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:09 Brian Mason
10:09
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
Bucky wants a touchdown NOW!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:09 sfbaymartha
10:09
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
Just breathe - keep the love flowing to the Badgers!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:09 Waverly Fan
10:09
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Louder -- Badger Fans - Louder!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:09 csWaterford66
10:10
Brian Mason: 
1st/G MSU 2 -- Spartans saw that one coming ... they blow up Ball in the backfield and it's a 3-yard loss back to the 5
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:10 Brian Mason
10:10
[Comment From BadgerBobBadgerBob: ] 
#37
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:10 BadgerBob
10:11
Brian Mason: 
2nd/G MSU 5 -- Touchdown Badgers! Wilson with the short pass to Ball for the score!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:11 Brian Mason
10:11
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
When Badgers score is it time to go for 2 yet?
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:11 SlenderSouthpaw
10:11
Brian Mason: 
Think you have to ... Badgers will go for it
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:11 Brian Mason
10:12
Brian Mason: 
The conversion attempt is no good ... Wilson went to Duckworth on a copy of the first TD pass of the night and it was broken up by Worthy at the line of scrimmage
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:12 Brian Mason
10:12
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Not what we needed...
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:12 csWaterford66
10:12
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
nuts. deflected.
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:12 sfbaymartha
10:13
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
Touchdown #Badgers! #MonteeBall 5-yard TD pass from #Russell Wilson (37th TD of season) -- Michigan State 36, Wisconsin 34 -- 13:24 4th Qtr [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:13 BadgerFootball
10:13
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
that might be the difference in this game....
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:13 Guest
10:13
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Wow... Rose Bowl Redux
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:13 Jeff
10:13
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Come on, Badgers. When you say WISSSCONSIN. You've said it all.
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:13 Guest
10:13
Twitter
MoneyBall28: 
That's #37TDs for #MonteeBall now after scoring on a 5-yard pass from #RussellWilson. #Badgers [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:13 MoneyBall28
10:13
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Still a looong way to go. Waverly is right. Inhale. Exhale.
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:13 Badger Rose
10:14
Brian Mason: 
Spartans start at their own 40
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:14 Brian Mason
10:14
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 MSU 40 -- Cousins targets Cunningham in double coverage and Shelton Johnson breaks up the pass ... 2nd down
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:14 Brian Mason
10:14
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Shelton!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:14 Badger Rose
10:14
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Beauty 24
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:14 SlenderSouthpaw
10:14
[Comment From KevinKevin: ] 
DEEFENSE!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:14 Kevin
10:14
[Comment From csWaterford66csWaterford66: ] 
Turnover time!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:14 csWaterford66
10:15
Brian Mason: 
2nd/10 MSU 40 -- Cousins connects this time to Nichol and it's good for a first down before Peniel Jean makes the stop on an 11-yard gain
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:15 Brian Mason
10:15
Brian Mason: 
Spartans back into UW territory
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:15 Brian Mason
10:15
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 49 -- Bell carries on first down and is stopped by Henry after a 5-yard gain to the 44
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:15 Brian Mason
10:15
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
C'mon D.......need this stop in the worst way !
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:15 Guest
10:15
[Comment From SamanthaSamantha: ] 
Come on Bucky.. where is the defense?!?!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:15 Samantha
10:16
[Comment From Badger RoseBadger Rose: ] 
Ring that Bell!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:16 Badger Rose
10:16
[Comment From EllenfromMDEllenfromMD: ] 
C'mon. Pick!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:16 EllenfromMD
10:16
Brian Mason: 
2nd/5 WIS 44 -- Martin carries and his stopped short of the marker by Jean ... 3rd down
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:16 Brian Mason
10:16
Brian Mason: 
It's 3rd and 1 for Sparty
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:16 Brian Mason
10:16
[Comment From Waverly FanWaverly Fan: ] 
Stop Sparty!!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:16 Waverly Fan
10:17
Brian Mason: 
3rd/1 WIS 40 -- Spartans keep it on the ground with Bell and it looks like he has the first down
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:17 Brian Mason
10:17
Brian Mason: 
It's a new set of downs at the Badgers' 37 yard line
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:17 Brian Mason
10:17
Brian Mason: 
11:00 to play
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:17 Brian Mason
10:18
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 37 -- Another trick play is a big gainer for MSU ... Cunningham took the ball on a reverse and picks up 24 yards to the UW 13
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:18 Brian Mason
10:18
Brian Mason: 
Yikes.
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:18 Brian Mason
10:18
[Comment From sfbaymarthasfbaymartha: ] 
for crying out loud! 24 yards.
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:18 sfbaymartha
10:18
[Comment From DrmjgDrmjg: ] 
You have got to be kidding!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:18 Drmjg
10:18
[Comment From FLAGulf Coast BuckyFanFLAGulf Coast BuckyFan: ] 
ouch
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:18 FLAGulf Coast BuckyFan
10:18
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 13 -- A nice stop by Claxton on a carry by Bell ... he gets 4 yards
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:18 Brian Mason
10:19
Brian Mason: 
2nd/6 WIS 9 -- Bell carries again and is bottled up after a gain of 1 ... it's 3rd and 5
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:19 Brian Mason
10:19
Brian Mason: 
Spartans are 7-for-11 on third down tonight
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:19 Brian Mason
10:20
Brian Mason: 
3rd/5 WIS 8 -- Pass tipped! It's 4th down
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:20 Brian Mason
10:20
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
HUGE!!!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:20 SlenderSouthpaw
10:20
[Comment From BillBill: ] 
Still alive
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:20 Bill
10:20
Brian Mason: 
Conroy on for a 25-yard FG attempt ... watch for a fake here
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:20 Brian Mason
10:20
[Comment From TeachMeHowToBuckyTeachMeHowToBucky: ] 
That was big
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:20 TeachMeHowToBucky
10:20
Brian Mason: 
The kick is good
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:20 Brian Mason
10:21
Twitter
BadgerFootball: 
#Spartans score ... Dan Conroy 25-yard FG -- Michigan State 39, Wisconsin 34 -- 8:28 4th Qtr #B1GFCG [via Twitter]
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:21 BadgerFootball
10:22
[Comment From DrmjgDrmjg: ] 
Better than allowing the td
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:22 Drmjg
10:22
[Comment From A red dayA red day: ] 
well at least now we have a chance to drive for the lead
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:22 A red day
10:22
[Comment From Badger in TucsonBadger in Tucson: ] 
Way to go, "Bobby Bouchet" Borland, with the deflection on third down!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:22 Badger in Tucson
10:22
[Comment From SlenderSouthpawSlenderSouthpaw: ] 
Nice play Borland could have saved the Roses
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:22 SlenderSouthpaw
10:24
Brian Mason: 
Abbrederis returns the kickoff to the Badgers' 36 ... a great return means good starting position for Bucky with 8:20 gto go
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:24 Brian Mason
10:25
Brian Mason: 
1st/10 WIS 36 -- Ball carries on first down and plows ahead for a gain of 9. Good start to the drive
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:25 Brian Mason
10:25
[Comment From stephaniestephanie: ] 
Go bucky!!!
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:25 stephanie
10:25
Brian Mason: 
2nd/1 WIS 45 -- Flags down
Saturday December 3, 2011 10:25 Brian Mason