Sam Zastrow is a senior at UW-Madison majoring in journalism and political science. He is originally from Lake Mills, Wisconsin, a small town about 30 miles east of Madison. His interests include writing, golf, guitar and sports media.
The Badgers are back in contention for a Rose Bowl bid. Can Russell Wilson and Montee Ball creep back into Heisman contention as well?
The Badgers have dominated their rivalry with Minnesota in recent years. Here's to hoping that rivalry intensifies in the near future.
Montee Ball has been historically good for the Badgers in their last 13 games. His hard work has paid off.
Winning big games on the road in the Big Ten is tough, but the Badgers can go a long way towards proving they have an elite program if they're able to do just that in the near future.
Even after two straight losses, the Badgers have a chance to make it to the Big Ten championship and another Rose Bowl berth. Several national college football writers think they'll do it.
Chris Borland and Mike Taylor are both in the running for all-Big Ten honors. It's a bit of an unusual sight at Wisconsin, which hasn't exactly been an elite linebacker factory
Wisconsin needs a win this weekend against a resurgent Ohio State. The game has gone from ho-hum to a rather important affair in a matter of weeks.
Despite high expectations, the Badgers struggled in 2008 because of a lack of discipline and preparedness. Needless to say, things have changed.
Michigan State's elite defense is defined by its physical play. How will the Badgers react?
Should student take Bret Bielema and Barry Alvarez's advice and stop their vulgar chants? This writer thinks so.
The Hoosiers might not have a chance at Camp Randall this weekend, but their coach thinks they can learn from the experience.
Wisconsin's time in the spotlight this season has showcased some of its players' talents for NFL scouts. Nick Toon is the latest Badger to get some love from the NFL draft media.
Wisconsin had a handful of great running backs come through the program in the 2000s. Which one was the best?
We're less than 36 hours away from kickoff. Fans from both Nebraska and Wisconsin are excited for the big game.
The offensive line has been a position of strength at Wisconsin for a long time. This season is no exception.
The Badgers have a long history of producing NFL caliber offensive linemen, but they've had some success doing the same with tight ends, too.
The Badgers next opponents' coach had some nice things to say about UW football. Does his team have a chance against Wisconsin?
J.J Watt is in the NFL, so the Badgers need to rely on David Gilbert and the rest of Wisconsin's new-look pass rush to replace him.
Russell Wilson has been phenomenal in his first two starts with the Badgers. Is he an early candidate for the Heisman?
The Badgers had one of the top red zone offenses in college football in each of the past two seasons. They're poised to do it again in 2011.
Oregon State suffered an embarrassing home loss last week. Do they have any hope of recovering against the Badgers?
The Badgers' offense is pretty good, obviously. Can the defense keep up?
How far can the Badgers go in 2011?