It might be because they've had to try harder, but Wisconsin's football walk-ons have gone on to remarkable success — on the gridiron and beyond.
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Sam Dekker’s trip to New York generated much suspense — and a perfect ending.
The sport of kings comes to UW-Madison, with help from an aspiring veterinarian.
He’s a golf champion and an unwavering basketball fan, but Andy North has a third passion.
Photo: Pete Christianson.
From left are Mike Artus, Kelli Trumble ’79, Emily Artus, Cindy Artus, and Ben Borcher. Emily Artus, who has Apert Syndrome, went to high school with Badger tight end Sam Arneson x’15, and the two became friends. Arneson sent her tickets to the Outback…
Will the farewell tour for the Badgers’ seniors lead to Indianapolis?
An excerpt from The Opening Kickoff explores how UW legend Pat O'Dea "put the foot in football" and gained long-overdue respect for the Wisconsin team during the early days of intercollegiate athletics.
Long before Badger football season gets underway ... certain lucky students make the equivalent of a touchdown pass by securing season-ticket packages.
Photo: Jeff Miller
Although today Michael Lihrman x’15 holds the NCAA championship title for weight throw, his introduction to the sport didn’t come until his junior year at Rice Lake High School in northern Wisconsin.
Back then, the 6-foot-5 senior was looking for a way to…
“The key to a good coxswain is realizing that you can’t make the boat go faster. You just make it go as fast as it should.”
Building ties with alumni is key.
“When chaos happens, you’ve got to keep the team calm and lead them.”
Counting the state animal proves to be a tricky endeavor.
Basketball runs in the family for this Russian-born Badger
Longtime athletic trainer takes a holistic approach with Badger student athletes.
Oceans, mountains, car accidents, continents — über-athlete Sonya Baumstein ’07 has yet to meet the obstacle that can stop her.
This former sprinter now trains pro basketball players — and has a track record for results.
Nobody does it better: win or lose . . . Badger fans unite.
There’s a lot of muscle behind the magic that transforms the Kohl Center from a basketball arena to a hockey venue.
To earn your red and white stripes, you need to know a few things about Wisconsin traditions and rituals, past and present.