Los Venerables Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 hours ago, WD UA 2015 said: Love reading this in the silly Wiscansin accent. You can read it any way you'd like, but you should know that I grew up much, much closer to Akron than to Wisconsin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Venerables Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 hours ago, skip-zip said: In case you missed it earlier: 18 MAC victories over Big 10 schools in a 9 year span. As many as 4 in one year. And these were not just "bottom feeders". Didn't miss it. Not impressed. Big 10 is (271-49-2) against MAC Average score: Big 10 33.5 - MAC 15.0 Per decade W L T Win % PFPG PAPG 2010's 64 14 0 82.1 36.2 16.5 2000's 110 17 0 86.6 34.4 17.3 1990's 46 6 0 88.5 35.9 12.5 1980's 27 2 0 93.1 30.6 11.5 1970's 14 5 1 72.5 22.4 10.1 1960's 6 3 1 65.0 27.3 10.8 1950's 4 2 0 66.7 18.7 10.0 Badgers are 32-2, both losses (to WMU and NIU) coming in the absolute nadir of the program, 1988. Indiana is 35-9-1 Purdue is 42-12-1 Minnesota is 30-4-1 Any of these three teams would be perennial favorites for the conference championship if they were in the MAC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlybis Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 hours ago, ZippyRulz said: That stat is helped by the fact that your conference scheduled included Purdue, Rutgers, Illinois, Maryland and Minnesota and didn't include Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State. Last year's schedule was soft, but it also did include Alabama, USC, and Iowa. The D was stout by anyone's standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 The Badgers have only beaten the over/under 2x in the last nine home games after a win and over the last 4 seasons, we have beat the over/under 20/29 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadszip Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 16 minutes ago, Los Venerables said: Didn't miss it. Not impressed. Big 10 is (271-49-2) against MAC Average score: Big 10 33.5 - MAC 15.0 Per decade W L T Win % PFPG PAPG 2010's 64 14 0 82.1 36.2 16.5 2000's 110 17 0 86.6 34.4 17.3 1990's 46 6 0 88.5 35.9 12.5 1980's 27 2 0 93.1 30.6 11.5 1970's 14 5 1 72.5 22.4 10.1 1960's 6 3 1 65.0 27.3 10.8 1950's 4 2 0 66.7 18.7 10.0 Badgers are 32-2, both losses (to WMU and NIU) coming in the absolute nadir of the program, 1988. Indiana is 35-9-1 Purdue is 42-12-1 Minnesota is 30-4-1 Any of these three teams would be perennial favorites for the conference championship if they were in the MAC How many of those games have been at a MAC stadium? Maybe 10 percent ... if not less. For example, I just looked up Purdue (which remember wasn't always the bottom feeder). 51 of the 55 games against the MAC in that span were in West Lafayette, and two more were in Detroit. No wonder that record looks as good as it does. Even with that, I'll pluck out four MAC schools, which have been historically among the best ... BG, Miami, NIU and Toledo. Purdue is 10-11 against them since 1950. That is despite 19 of those 21 games at Purdue (who did play two game @Toledo). Actually, if we take out Miami (which Purdue is 7-3 against since 1950, and all at home, but is now a MAC bottom feeder), Purdue is a combined 3-8 against BG, Toledo and NIU in that span. But yeah, they would be perennial favorites, despite actually having to play half the conference games on the road (as opposed to 96 percent being either at home or a neutral field.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Venerables Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 55 minutes ago, zipsoutsider said: The Badgers have only beaten the over/under 2x in the last nine home games after a win and over the last 4 seasons, we have beat the over/under 20/29 times. The O/U is 45. Are you going to gloat if the Badgers win 42-0? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Venerables Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 44 minutes ago, wadszip said: How many of those games have been at a MAC stadium? Maybe 10 percent ... if not less. The reason for that is that MAC stadiums are small, sad places that can't possibly generate enough revenue to warrant a trip. Zero percent would make more sense. Besides, your school seems content renting themselves out as glorified scrimmage opponents. We'll leave your money on the side table, be quiet on your way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 4 hours ago, Los Venerables said: The reason for that is that MAC stadiums are small, sad places that can't possibly generate enough revenue to warrant a trip. Zero percent would make more sense. Besides, your school seems content renting themselves out as glorified scrimmage opponents. We'll leave your money on the side table, be quiet on your way out. Come on LV you are a better troll than this. You need to pick up your game. I miss the Bert days at Wisci. There was never a more troll worthy coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 10 hours ago, CLB said: Congratulations. This Wisconsin team is by far MUCH more talented than Pitt. Oh wait you just want to skip that part. No, I was just correcting your lack of knowledge by indicating that we have to play Chryst on the road this time. You obviously missed that we beat him on the road. Maybe you should check your facts before you post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 UA-Wisconsin Column Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 7 hours ago, wadszip said: How many of those games have been at a MAC stadium? Maybe 10 percent ... if not less. Do you expect this LV guy to understand that these "Big 10 Bottom Feeders", as he calls them, would have to play ROAD GAMES if they competed in the MAC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Last week, last year, the last 100 years....none of it matters. Tomorrow is its own game and will be won or loss on its own merritt. We have the talent and coaching to pull off a win. Let's do it, Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA1987 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 7 hours ago, Los Venerables said: The reason for that is that MAC stadiums are small, sad places that can't possibly generate enough revenue to warrant a trip. Zero percent would make more sense. Besides, your school seems content renting themselves out as glorified scrimmage opponents. We'll leave your money on the side table, be quiet on your way out. Good team bulletin board material for those with access Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAppleBucky Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) Some odds and ends. o WARF - Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. I worked there four years back in the 1970's. (Actually the WARF institute, but we just called it WARF) One of their products is Warfarin - the blood thinner and rat poison. I see it's also a local Akron radio station. o Say something nice about Akron or the Zips That's a tradition of Buckyville. Some comments are straight and some a little off center. o IMO, the AP with Wisconsin at #10 is too high. The coaches' poll has the Badgers at 16, which seems about right to me. o Terry Bowden was always a favorite of mine. Couldn't say why, but I always liked him on TV. Thought he got a raw deal from Auburn. I think he's doing a good job for Akron. o The Wisconsin band will play your school fight song twice. Once at the Union South pre-game concert and once at the stadium before the game. o Badger YouTube preview: Happy trails to those of you making the trip. Edited September 9, 2016 by BigAppleBucky Added a bullet about the rankings. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Venerables Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 hours ago, zipsoutsider said: Last week, last year, the last 100 years....none of it matters. Tomorrow is its own game and will be won or loss on its own merritt. We have the talent and coaching to pull off a win. Let's do it, Zips! Ahmad doesn't play for us anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpsjugglerdude Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 12 hours ago, Los Venerables said: Badgers are 32-2, both losses (to WMU and NIU) coming in the absolute nadir of the program, 1988. Which ironically was Chryst's senior year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Jerome Lane averaged 19 yards against OK last year with a QB who was way out of his league. I doubt the "venerable" varmint defense will be any better. When we finally put Woodson in as QB, he moved the ball better than the other two. I think you are woefully underestimating our offensive threats. But, I guess it's hard to see when your head is up your @$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Venerables Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 12 minutes ago, zipsoutsider said: Jerome Lane averaged 19 yards against OK last year with a QB who was way out of his league. I doubt the "venerable" varmint defense will be any better. When we finally put Woodson in as QB, he moved the ball better than the other two. I think you are woefully underestimating our offensive threats. But, I guess it's hard to see when your head is up your @$$. Oh, how I love statistics. 19 yards per catch sounds impressive. 3 catches, for 42, 9, and 6 yards and no TDs doesn't sound quite as impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Hopefully the game is as entertaining as this thread has been. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Venerables Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 What's the cutoff for Senior Zippy? With the game looming on the horizon, I may have to drastically up my posting frequency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Hustle Belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 My favorite varmint stat is the QB's propensity to throw to the other team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Venerables Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 19 minutes ago, zipsoutsider said: My favorite varmint stat is the QB's propensity to throw to the other team. He can exhibit a certain youthful exuberance at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I like this kid. Old school, punishing tight end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 50 minutes ago, Los Venerables said: I may have to drastically up my posting frequency. I don't think that's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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