2006 Wisconsin Badgers Football Preview

2006 Wisconsin Badgers season preview from Maddux Sports. Features an indepth look at the team, some info about the university, and the 2006 Wisconsin Badgers Football Schedule. When you go to handicap NCAA football in 2006 consider using Maddux's College football spread picks for the added edge over your bookie this year. In addition don't forget to bookmark our free live College odds feed for the upcoming season.

Coach: Bret Bielema (1st year at Wisconsin)
Team Name: Badgers
2005 Overall Record: 10-3
2005 Big 10 Conference Record 5-3
Returning Starters: 11

The Badgers feature a new coach, Bret Bielema, and a senior quarterback, John Stocco, who last season set school records for passing yards (2.920), touchdown passes (21) and completions (197). The scary thing for this team, which posted a 9-3 regular season record and beat Auburn in the Capital One Bowl, is that only two starters return on offense-- Stocco and left tackle Joe Thomas. Thomas is hoping to come back from a torn ACL.

The receivers, the line and the runners areall green. With a comeback, Thomas would have a major impact on bringing the line together. Tailbacks may be freshmen P.J. Hill and Dion Foster.

The defense has faired a bit better, with most of the secondary intact and a major part of the defensive line returning. Two players who could be instrumental, ends Jamal Cooper and Matt Shaughnessy, are both attempting to come back from ACL injuries. If they play, the front line will be strong, sturdy and deep.

The corners look good with Jack Ikegwuonu (3 interceptions) and Allen Langford returning. Safeties Roderick Rodgers (3 interceptions) and Joe Stellmacher offer good protection in the secondary.

Health is a major issue for this team. If the important cogs are all functioning, the Badgers could improve to 11 - 1. Games at Iowa and Purdue and against Penn State can go either way. Michigan will be tough for this team to beat.

Wisconsin Football Schedule

Date	Opponent	Home/Road
Sep 2	Bowling Green	Road
Sep 9	Western Illinois	Home
Sep 16	San Diego State	Home
Sep 23	Michigan	Road
Sep 30	Indiana	Road
Oct 7	Northwestern	Home
Oct 14	Minnesota	Home
Oct 21	Purdue	Road
Oct 28	Illinois	Home
Nov 4	Penn State	Home
Nov 11	Iowa	Road
Nov 18	Buffalo	Home

 

For more info on this years 06 Wisconsin football team visit the Badgers official athletic site, or read up on their competition via all of the big 10 team previews below.