Football November 28, 2015 Mike Lucas

Lucas' 10 Takes: Wisconsin vs. Minnesota

Mike Lucas gives his thoughts on Badgers' Border Battle victory

Football November 28, 2015 Mike Lucas

Lucas' 10 Takes: Wisconsin vs. Minnesota

Mike Lucas gives his thoughts on Badgers' Border Battle victory

UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations from Wisconsin's 31-21 win over Minnesota in Minneapolis. Get it straight from the source by following @LucasAtLarge on Twitter.

Beau Benzschawel/Jacob Maxwell roomed together which made for easier transition as starters at RG & RT. Earlier game experience helped both
— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 29, 2015

One of bigger throws of game was Joel Stave's completion to Alex Erickson following Pick Six. Came on 3rd & 8. Only pass on game-tying drive
— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 29, 2015

Minnesota missed injured defensive tackle Steven Richardson. UW Oline got great movement on combo blocks getting tailbacks to second level
— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 29, 2015

Badgers had 1 sack & 2 TFLs (Biegel). Deceiving stats. Biegel, Schobert, Watt, Cichy/Orr put constant pressure on Leidner who was hit often
— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 29, 2015

Dare Ogunbowale & Taiwan Deal consistently made 1st tackler miss 1st H. One cut & go. Didn't hesitate in hole. Trusted instincts & blocking
— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 29, 2015

Paul Chryst finally gave Derek Watt some sugar/rock (3 carries). Watt was otherwise lead blocker for TBs. MG3 misses Watt/FB at NFL level
— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 29, 2015

Tanner McEvoy is having strong finishing kick. Had 5 catches NW. Had 2 more Minny thanks to Leidner. Picks may make him attractive 2 scouts
— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 29, 2015

Amazing what Alex Erickson has accomplished last 2 yrs: 55 & 72 catches. Moved past Al Toon in career receptions. Not bad for former walk-on
— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 29, 2015

WR KJ Maye has just 8 catches for 78 yds last 2 gm combined vs UW. Unsung Darius Hillary had big hand in limiting him to long gain of 15 yds
— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 29, 2015

"Nothing spectacular" about UW defense beyond forcing 5 turnovers & countless hurries. Gophers tapped out on running. Longest was 8 yards
— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 29, 2015

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Players Mentioned

#66 Beau Benzschawel: OL; 6' 6"; Redshirt Freshman

#28 Taiwan Deal: RB; 6' 1"; Redshirt Freshman

#86 Alex Erickson: WR; 6' 0"; Redshirt Senior

#5 Darius Hillary: CB; 5' 11"; Redshirt Senior

#52 Jacob Maxwell: OL; 6' 6"; Redshirt Freshman

#3 Tanner McEvoy: S; 6' 6"; Redshirt Senior

#23 Dare Ogunbowale: RB; 5' 11"; Redshirt Junior

#2 Joel Stave: QB; 6' 5"; Redshirt Senior

#34 Derek Watt: FB; 6' 2"; Redshirt Senior

Players Mentioned

#66 Beau Benzschawel
: 6' 6"; Redshirt Freshman
: OL

#28 Taiwan Deal
: 6' 1"; Redshirt Freshman
: RB

#86 Alex Erickson
: 6' 0"; Redshirt Senior
: WR

#5 Darius Hillary
: 5' 11"; Redshirt Senior
: CB

#52 Jacob Maxwell
: 6' 6"; Redshirt Freshman
: OL

#3 Tanner McEvoy
: 6' 6"; Redshirt Senior
: S

#23 Dare Ogunbowale
: 5' 11"; Redshirt Junior
: RB

#2 Joel Stave
: 6' 5"; Redshirt Senior
: QB

#34 Derek Watt
: 6' 2"; Redshirt Senior
: FB

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