Badgers Axe Minnesota » Brats & Beer

October 14, 2006
posted under: Badgers football

There wasn’t much doubt that Wisconsin was going to win today over the Gophers, but my goodness what a shellacking. But before I get into it, a personal word to Ken DeBauche: You’re up by a zillion points, don’t try to pass the ball when there’s a bad snap. It didn’t mean anything in the final result, but next time just fall on the ball, dude. Jeesh!

Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, the Badgers kicked Minnesota’s ass 48-12, maintaining control of Paul Bunyan’s Axe for a third straight year. More importantly, UW advances to 3-1 in the conference and, because the stupid Iowa Schmuckeyes lost to sorry-assed Indiana, is now in sole possession of third place in the Big 10. (Big ups to the Hoosiers!)

As for the stats, PJ Hill had another awesome game, rushing for 164 yards and two touchdowns, while John Stocco threw for 193 yards and four TDs. Tight end Travis Beckum led the UW receivers with five catches for 118 yards and two of those touchdowns. Plus, Jack Ikegwuonu came up with a huge fumble recovery, running the ball back for a 50-yard score to start the game. The defense totally shut down Bryan Cupito, limiting Minnesota to 94 yards passing, came up with two turnovers, and allowed just a field goal in the first half.

One thing, though: Can’t the Badgers find someone, anyone, other than Paul Hubbard to field punts? Every time the other team punts I hold my breath because you don’t know what that dude is going to do. So many times he’s out of position and practically coughs up the ball. A mistake like that in a big game could easily cost Wisconsin a win. Either coach him up or get him out of there.