Quaterback figured to be a question mark this spring for Wisconsin until Wilson arrived from North Carolina State and instantly gave the Badgers one of the top 3 signal callers in the conference. The ground game, as usual will be very strong behind a huge offensive line. Super sophomore James White and junior Montee Ball will power the offense as both will likely top 1,000 yards rushing this fall.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Badgers get a huge bonus as medical redshirt Chris Borland (09 Big Ten Freshman of the Year) returns at linebacker. Cornerback Antonio Fenelus returns after picking off four passes and breaking up an additional seven in 2010. Free safety Aaron Henry also returns and is a competent center-fielder for Bielema.
The non-conference schedule should be a breeze with only Oregon State likely to force the Badgers to play a complete 4 quarters. The Big Ten slate is highlighed by the clash with Nebraska and trips to Michigan State and Ohio State in late October. If Wisconsin gets through October in good shape the league will be theirs as November finishes with Purdue, at Minnesota, at Illinois and Penn State. Prediction: 11-1 overall; 7-1 in conference.
My Badgers are going to take down the Big10 faster than I can take down a Shakey's buffet!
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