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Title: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: Coach Hank Crisp on October 02, 2011, 04:59:01 PM http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/15675782/the-big-picture-wilson-badgers-legit-but-can-they-handle-sec
Quote Big Ten teams have had a woeful record against teams from other powerhouse leagues, particularly against the SEC. They no longer get the benefit of the doubt. Not after the past decade or so, and certainly not after what the SEC has done the past five years. I'll admit I couldn't help but wonder just how well Wilson and the Badgers would do if they were facing the LSU or Alabama D. The comparisons to another one-year transfer QB sensation who carried a good team to greatness have already been broached, but Wilson isn't the freak talent Cam Newton was. That doesn't mean he can't lead the Badgers to a national title. We'll see. At this point, we don't know enough about Wisconsin to call them a great team yet. But this RussellMania stuff will be interesting, and it'll feel like a steel-cage match if Wilson and his team are fortunate enough to get to face the SEC champ in the BCS title game. Alabama, which has higher hurdles left ahead than the Badgers, made just as strong of a statement as Wisconsin on Saturday night. The Crimson Tide rolled into the Swamp against No. 12 Florida and brutalized the Gators, knocking QB John Brantley out of the game and short-circuiting a dynamic running game. Florida came into the game averaging nine runs of 10 yards or more. Against Bama, the Gators managed one -- on a 31-yard scramble by backup QB Jeff Driskel. Most impressive, they limited UF speedsters Jeff Demps and Chris Rainey to just 8 yards on 14 carries. Offensively, Trent Richardson pounded away at the Gators, running for a career-high 181 yards, and barreled his way into the Heisman discussion. Behind a superb O-line, the Tide converted on 7 of 13 third-down attempts against a UF defense that entered the game No. 1 in the nation in third-down stops at 21 percent (11 for 52). All head-nodding stuff. Yes, there is still going to be some skepticism with QB A.J. McCarron, but Nick Saban doesn't need him to be Russell Wilson. With the cast around him, he may not even need him to be Scott Tolzien. The footprint Nick Saban has put on SEC territory may be best summed by up this: Three years ago, the Gators were the standard-bearer of the SEC, and since then, 'Bama has outscored Florida 101-29 in the past three meetings. Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: Chechem on October 02, 2011, 05:22:13 PM It makes me proud. Thanks, Crisp. :)
Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: SUPERCOACH on October 02, 2011, 05:23:46 PM I just checked and Wisconsin has not played anybody. They opened with 4 out of conference cupcakes, now they are into that grueling Big 10 schedule. They played #8 Nebraska yesterday (overrated) and they play #19 Illinois later. Those are the only 2 ranked opponents they will play all year based on the current polls. Alabama has already played and beaten 3 ranked teams with the LSU showdown looming on the horizon.
Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: Jamos on October 02, 2011, 06:03:47 PM The Big 10 is a very weak conference right now, I wouldn't rank them in the top 5. I do think Wisconsin has a good team though but not as good as the top teams in the SEC.
Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: Marshal Dillon on October 02, 2011, 06:06:19 PM I think we will play Wisconsin for the National Championship. Who else is out there, Boise State?
:popcorn2: Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: SUPERCOACH on October 02, 2011, 06:08:42 PM Oklahoma if they can run the table. Who knows if they can do that though.
Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: SUPERCOACH on October 02, 2011, 06:10:47 PM Nebraska at Wisconsin replay is coming on ESPNU right now. I may watch it for a little bit.
Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: Jamos on October 02, 2011, 06:11:36 PM I hope we do play Boise State
Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: SUPERCOACH on October 02, 2011, 06:16:32 PM I hope we do play Boise State Wouldn't that be awesome? We could put a stop to that nonsense once and for all. Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: Jamos on October 02, 2011, 06:20:48 PM I hope we do play Boise State Wouldn't that be awesome? We could put a stop to that nonsense once and for all. AMEN! :clap: Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: BAMADCHAMPSHIPS on October 02, 2011, 06:30:40 PM I hope we do play Boise State Wouldn't that be awesome? We could put a stop to that nonsense once and for all. I think after this year we will not be hearing about them anymore. With Moore leaving and all 22+ seniors...... they will fade away. Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: SUPERCOACH on October 02, 2011, 06:37:05 PM I hope we do play Boise State Wouldn't that be awesome? We could put a stop to that nonsense once and for all. I think after this year we will not be hearing about them anymore. With Moore leaving and all 22+ seniors...... they will fade away. Let's send them out with a BLOOM!!! Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: Marshal Dillon on October 02, 2011, 09:13:28 PM I hope we do play Boise State Wouldn't that be awesome? We could put a stop to that nonsense once and for all. I knew you guys would love to see us play Boise St. We can't lose either way, if we play Wisconsin we knock 'em on their fanny and if we play Boise, we destroy them with our defense. :popcorn2: Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: CrimsonCrusader on October 02, 2011, 11:02:02 PM Heck put both of em on the field at the same time and let that Bama D show em whats its all about.LOL
Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: SUPERCOACH on October 02, 2011, 11:37:06 PM Heck put both of em on the field at the same time and let that Bama D show em whats its all about.LOL I like that! :lol: Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: Catch Prothro on October 03, 2011, 09:20:35 AM I think the Badgers could do some damage in the SEC, but not against top teams Bama and LSU. Their rushing game is excellent, blocking is sound and they have the big bodies to win battles in the trenches. Bama and LSU are stout on the defensive front, though, and stopping the run is their specialty. The Badgers won't face a team like that during their regular season. I do think the Badgers are a top 5 team, but Bama and LSU are heads and shoulders above the rest.
Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: SUPERCOACH on October 03, 2011, 10:10:52 AM I put them at #5 on my ballot. :D
Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: KoKoPuf on October 03, 2011, 11:08:04 AM Wisconsin has the look of an SEC team playing in the Big Ten. I think they should run the table and be ranked no worse than 3rd at the end of the year.
Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: ricky023 on October 03, 2011, 11:18:40 AM I had Wisconsin up high also. I think they could make a game of it against us or LSU. We might and LSU might win but Wisconsin has a powerhouse run game and good defense like us. RTR!
Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: bama57 on October 03, 2011, 02:17:32 PM I got them at 3, right behind us and the hat
Title: Re: The Big Picture: Wilson, Badgers legit, but can they handle SEC? Post by: Crimson Legend on October 03, 2011, 03:01:10 PM I'd like to see them run that naked bootleg where Wilson turns his back to the defense for 5 seconds then rolls out against Bama. Courtney will have a 3some in the backfield with the RB and QB!
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