When quarterback Curt Phillips took the snaps in January's Rose Bowl, Wisconsin became the first team to play in three consecutive BCS bowl games using three different starting quarterbacks. It's a sign that the Badgers were used to having success despite constant change.
It's a theory that will be tested again this season. Not only does Wisconsin have a brand new head coach, offensive coordinator and six new assistant coaches, the Badgers have a bunch of quarterbacks vying to start the season opener on Aug. 31.
Wisconsin was one of nine schools to start at least three different quarterbacks in 2012 - Danny O'Brien, Joel Stave and Phillips - and was the only school of the group that finished with a winning record. But after back-to-back seasons of at least 10 victories, the Badgers' 8-6 season was a far cry from success.
''It came out time and time again that 8-6, they don't feel like that's a tremendous year for them,'' coach Gary Andersen said. ''They f
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Heat vs. Bulls: Standout Players for Chicago in Stunning Win over Heat
The short-handed Chicago Bulls hosted the red-hot Miami Heat, who were riding the wave of a 27-game win streak.
Not only were the Bulls without the services of Derrick Rose and Rip Hamilton, both Joakim Noah and Marco Belinelli were out of the lineup as well.
Despite the absences of several players, the Bulls squeaked out a stunning 101-97 win over the Heat, snapping the second-longest winning streak in league history.
Chicago struggled with its ball-handling in stretches, turning the ball over 18 times, while allowing 54 points in the paint.
However, thanks to a 43-31 edge on the glass, combined with 27 assists on 40 field goals, the Bulls had just enough to cool off the Heat.
Here is a quick look at my most valuable players for the Bulls in one of the team’s biggest wins of the season.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Is Jarome Iginla to Boston Deal Complete?
Following months of speculation, it looks as if Calgary Flames captain and future Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla could be headed to the Boston Bruins. Although no official announcement has been made, the signs seem to say that Iginla has played his final game in a Flames uniform.
On Monday, Iginla notified Flames GM Jay Feaster that he would approve a trade to Boston, Pittsburgh, Chicago or Los Angeles. Its no coincidence that the list included the last four Stanley Cup Champions, as the fading star seeks to engrave his name on hockey's most holy relic.
In the wake of Pittsburgh's acquisition of veteran winger Brendan Morrow, Boston has become the odds-on favorite to land the 36-year-old star to jump start their sputtering offense. The Bruins hopes enjoyed another boost with the LA Kings dropping out of the race, according to Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press.
Amidst the swirling rumors, the Calgary Flames made the telling decision to hold their captain out of Wednesday night's clash with the Colorado Avalanche, perhaps implying that a deal is at hand.
TSN's Bob Mckenzie offered the following take on Iginla's surprise absence from the lineup:
I'm told Jarome Iginla will not be dressed tonight vs. COL but that doesn't necessarily mean deal is imminent or close. Protecting the asset
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 27, 2013
It is widely believed that Calgary is seeking a first-round pick and two prospects in exchange for the face of their franchise, whose contract expires at the end of the season. So it is noteworthy that several Boston prospects also found themselves scratched on Wednesday.
According to Mckenzie, NHL ready defenseman Matt Bartkowski was scratched from Boston's pivotal Northeast Division clash with Montreal, and top prospect Alexander Khokhlachev was also omitted from the Providence Bruins lineup.
Could it be that Boston GM Peter Chiarelli has agreed or at least offered to send a first-round pick, Bartkowski and Khokhlachev to Calgary in exchange for Iginla?
Such an offer would certainly demand consideration from Jay Feaster. Though he may have preferred to acquire promising young netminder Malcolm Subban, who was declared off-limits by Peter Chiarelli on Wednesday according to CSNNE's Joe Haggerty, Khokhlachev is an eye catching young talent.
The 19-year-old forward was selected 40th overall in the second round of the 2011 NHL draft and has split time between the OHL, KHL and AHL over the past few years, making plenty of time to represent his home nation of Russia as one half of a lethal partnership with Nail Yakupov.
Though a brief stint with the KHL's Spartak Moscow last fall proved difficult for the youngster, a return to the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL saw the high-octane winger post 48 points in 29 games before answering the call of the Providence Bruins.
"Koko," as he is known, has the highest offensive upside of any Boston prospect and looks to be a top-six forward down the road.
Meanwhile, Matt Bartkowski is prepared to make an impact almost immediately. The 24-year-old former Ohio State Buckeye has seen NHL ice 10 times in his blossoming career while enjoying three strong seasons with the Providence Bruins.
The physical Pittsburgh-native lacks elite upside, but has the ability to contribute at both ends of the rink and he should be ready for a regular NHL role by next season, if not next week.
If Jarome Iginla is indeed Beantown-bound, he should make an immediate impact. Though the Bruins have maintained their usual defensive standards, the offense has disappointed at times this season.
Perhaps the addition of the gritty and experienced forward, who has more than 500 goals and 1,000 points to his name, is just what Claude Julien's bruising bunch needs to hoist their second Stanley Cup in three seasons.
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1584047-is-jarome-iginla-to-boston-deal-complete
Michael Crabtree: Kaepernick trusted me more
Just when you though Alex Smith?s exportation process from the San Francisco 49ers to the Kansas City Chiefs was going to go off without even a subliminal diss, comes well?a subliminal diss.
Wide receiver Michael Crabtree has always been a step-and-a-half shy of becoming a truly polarizing figure.
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Wide receiver Michael Crabtree has always been a step-and-a-half shy of becoming a truly polarizing figure.
�Please click here to read this story.The post Michael Crabtree: Kaepernick trusted me more appeared first on Players View.
Williams Says Capriati Happy She Lost
It just keeps getting worse for Jennifer Capriati.� Since 1994 Capriati has made headlines not only for her stunning tennis achievements, but for legal problems, drug issues and now a domestic incident.� On Friday the Olympic gold medalist was charged with stalking and battery, although she has not been arrested. Police claim she punched her ex-boyfriend on Valentines Day.� Now Serena Williams has posted on Twitter that Capriati was happy when Serena lost in Australia! According to Sports Illustrated's Ben Rothenberg, Serena was asked after her third round victory in Miami whether she had heard from Capriati.� "No. Last I heard she was happy I lost in Australia. So yeah I don't really know. Shocking, but yeah?"� Serena did not elaborate, choosing�instead to wish Capriati the best. �"I always tell her mom to tell her I say hi. I honestly hope the best for her. I hope she's OK. She has a good heart ...I have always been really nice to her, though, and I see ...
Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/williams_says_capriati_happy_she_lost/13219771
Bowyer, Gordon going opposite ways
Jeff Gordon was a huge surprise at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday night.
He qualified 13th, and he and his Hendrick Motorsports team seemed fairly happy with their car in the two practices Saturday at the track.
Then in the race, he really searched and struggled most of the night. He ended up with an 18th-place finish. That kind of just wiped out, points-wise, those three awesome finishes he had in a row since that bad finish at Chicagoland Speedway.
Now with five down and five to go, he finds himself 50 points out of the lead, ninth in the points. That's way too big of a mountain to climb.
Clint Bowyer is the inspiration for drivers deeper in the Chase for the Sprint Cup because he headed into the Charlotte race 40 points out and he chopped 12 points off with his win Saturday night. He's now 28 back and in fourth place. But, for example, look right now at Martin Truex Jr., who is seventh and 49 points out. That's more than a full race.
So not only is he more than a full race out, he
He qualified 13th, and he and his Hendrick Motorsports team seemed fairly happy with their car in the two practices Saturday at the track.
Then in the race, he really searched and struggled most of the night. He ended up with an 18th-place finish. That kind of just wiped out, points-wise, those three awesome finishes he had in a row since that bad finish at Chicagoland Speedway.
Now with five down and five to go, he finds himself 50 points out of the lead, ninth in the points. That's way too big of a mountain to climb.
Clint Bowyer is the inspiration for drivers deeper in the Chase for the Sprint Cup because he headed into the Charlotte race 40 points out and he chopped 12 points off with his win Saturday night. He's now 28 back and in fourth place. But, for example, look right now at Martin Truex Jr., who is seventh and 49 points out. That's more than a full race.
So not only is he more than a full race out, he
Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bowyer_gordon_going_opposite_ways/11968717
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