by Bill Scott | Sep 24, 2012
If the Wisconsin Badgers have to play their Big Ten opener at Nebraska this week without Montee Ball, there’s plenty of help at running back in Madison. Ball rushed for 40 yards and a touchdown on 9 carries before he suffered a concussion. Melvin Gordon came on...
by Bill Scott | Aug 13, 2012
Wisconsin running back Montee Ball spoke publicly for the first time since he was attacked by five males in the early morning hours of August 1. AUDIO: Montee Ball said the incident was scary :12 Ball said he did nothing wrong, but he still apologized to his...
by Bill Scott | Aug 2, 2012
Wisconsin Badger running back Montee Ball won’t be ready when the Badgers hit the practice field on Monday in Madison. Ball suffered a concussion after being attacked early Wednesday morning. The Wisconsin State Journal is reporting that Bielema broke the news...
by Bill Scott | Aug 2, 2012
Wisconsin Badger running back Montee Ball will be with the Badgers when they open fall training camp this weekend. Ball suffered a concussion and facial injuries after being attacked by five men in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 1. Fortunately, Ball...
by Bill Scott | Aug 1, 2012
Madison Police Department spokesman Joel DeSpain talked with our Madison affiliate (WIBA-AM) this morning with regards to the unprovoked attack on Wisconsin Badger running back Montee Ball. AUDIO: Police Spokesman Joel DeSpain on the early morning attack on Montee...
by Bill Scott | Aug 1, 2012
Wisconsin Badger running back and Heisman Trophy candidate Montee Ball was attacked by five men early this morning in Madison. Ball suffered head injuries that required hospital treatment. Ball was released from the hospital and is now under the care of UW Sports...
by Bill Scott | Jul 9, 2012
Two key Wisconsin Badger football stars are among the preseason leaders for a pair of major college football awards. Senior running back Montee Ball was named to the preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award, while junior linebacker Chris Borland is among the...
by Bill Scott | Apr 11, 2012
After taking a week off for spring break, the Wisconsin Badger football team resumed workouts on Tuesday. AUDIO: Bret Bielema says things got a little sloppy after spring break :14 Barry injury, Wisconsin will enter next season with four tailbacks with experience...
by Bill Scott | Jan 5, 2012
NFL evaluators told Montee Ball he’s projected as a 3rd round draft pick if he enters the April NFL Draft, so ball announced today that he’s returning to the Wisconsin Badgers for his senior season. AUDIO: Montee Ball wasn’t deterred by coaches and...
by Bill Scott | Jan 5, 2012
Wisconsin junior tailback Montee Ball will be returning to Wisconsin for his senior season. Ball will meet with reporters in Madison at 3pm to discuss his reasons. Fans can watch on the Big Ten Network or catch streamed coverage at UWBadgers.com....
by Bill Scott | Jan 3, 2012
The Wisconsin Badgers dropped their second straight Rose Bowl in back-t0-back seasons, falling 45-38 to Oregon in Pasadena. The Badgers committed a pair of second half turnovers that were too much to overcome in a tight game. Yet, the Badgers still had a brief sign...
by Bill Scott | Dec 6, 2011
Wisconsin Badger running back Montee Ball is one of five finalists for the 2011 Heisman Trophy, which will be presented in New York City on Saturday night. Ball learned of the news while watching ESPN’s SportsCenter. AUDIO: Montee Ball on being named a Heisman...
by Bill Scott | Dec 4, 2011
Wisconsin lost last year’s Rose Bowl game 21-19 to TCU, but they’ll get another chance this season when they take on the Oregon Ducks. The 15th ranked Badgers (11-2) came from behind to knock off the 11th ranked Michigan State Spartans (10-3) 42-39 to win...
by Bill Scott | Dec 1, 2011
Wisconsin Badger running back Montee Ball has been named the Big Ten’s Offensive Player of the Year. Ball is the fourth Badger and the second in the last three years to earn the league’s top offensive honor. John Clay last won the award in 2009. Ron...
by Bill Scott | Nov 29, 2011
Wisconsin senior quarterback Russell Wilson and junior running back Montee Ball were each named the best at their positions and highlighted a list of 17 Badgers named All-Big Ten on Monday as the league announced its postseason awards and all-conference teams. After...
by Bill Scott | Nov 28, 2011
After rushing for four touchdowns in Wisconsin’s 45-7 win over Penn State on Saturday, Badger running back Montee Ball was named the Big Ten’s Co-Offensive Player of the Week. Ball shares the award this week with Michigan’s Denard Robinson. Ball has...
by Bill Scott | Nov 28, 2011
The Wisconsin Badgers National Title hopes went up in smoke when they lost a last second heartbreaker to Michigan State back on October 22nd in East Lansing. The Badgers lost that game 37-31 on a last second hail mary pass that gave the Spartans the win. This...
by Bill Scott | Nov 21, 2011
Wisconsin running back Montee Ball has been named the Offensive Player of the Week in the Big Ten Conference for the 3rd time this season. Ball shares the honor with Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson. Ball rushed for two scores and added another on the receiving...
by Bill Scott | Nov 20, 2011
It didn’t come easy, but the 15th ranked Wisconsin Badgers eventually pulled away for a 28-17 Big Ten Conference road win over Illinois on Saturday. Wisconsin fell behind 14-0 in the second quarter, but the Badgers climbed back to pull out the win, their 9th...
by Bill Scott | Nov 13, 2011
After a pair of crushing losses in October to Michigan State and Ohio State, the Wisconsin Badgers Big Ten title hopes are back in the picture, following Saturday’s 42-13 win over the Minnesota Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. The Badgers win, coupled with losses...
