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2015 Wisconsin Badgers Football Team
The 2015 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Badgers, led by first-year head coach Paul Chryst, were members of the West Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium. On January 13, 2015, the Badgers hired offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph. The Badgers were the media preseason favorites to win the Big Ten West division. During fall camp prior to the start of the season Chryst announced the Badgers would return to a pro-style punt scheme instead of the shield punt scheme, also known as the spread punt scheme. Two days after Wisconsin played in the 2015 Holiday Bowl, Holiday Bowl defensive coordinator Dave Aranda was hired by LSU Tigers football, LSU as their new defensive coordinator. At the end of the season, Wisconsin featured the #1 defense in college football, with opponents averaging just 13.1 points per game against the Badgers. Rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Chryst
Paul Joseph Chryst (born November 17, 1965) is an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Pittsburgh from 2012 to 2014 and the University of Wisconsin—Madison from 2015 to 2022. Chryst had previously been the offensive coordinator at Wisconsin from 2005 through 2011. He also served in the same capacity at Oregon State University and was an assistant coach for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). Chryst played college football at Wisconsin, where he lettered as a quarterback and tight end from 1986 to 1988. Early life The son of a high school football coach, Chryst was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. The family moved to Platteville, Wisconsin, when his father, George Chryst, became the head football coach at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville in 1979. Chryst attended Platteville High School, where he was a three-time letterman in football and basketball, and also lettered in baseball and track ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'' is a daily morning broadsheet printed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where it is the primary newspaper and also the largest newspaper in the state of Wisconsin, where it is widely read. It was purchased by the Gannett, Gannett Company in 2016.Gannett Completes Acquisition of Journal Media Group . ''USA Today'', April 11, 2016. In early 2003, the ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'' began printing at a new facility in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin, West Milwaukee. In September 2006, the ''Journal Sentinel'' announced it had "signed a five-year agreement to print the national edition of ''USA Today'' for distribution in the northern and western suburbs of Chicago and the eastern half of Wisconsin". |
SB Nation
''SB Nation'' (an abbreviation for their full name ''SportsBlogs Nation'') is a sports blogging network owned by Vox Media. It was co-founded by Tyler Blezinski, Markos Moulitsas, and Jerome Armstrong in 2003. The blog from which the network formed was started by Bleszinski as ''Athletics Nation'' in 2003, and focused solely on the Oakland Athletics. It later expanded to cover sports franchises on a national scale, including all Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, and National Football League teams, as well as college teams, mixed martial arts and professional wrestling, and more, totaling over 300 community sites at its peak. The coverage style of SB Nation’s communities have an emphasis on covering sports from the perspective of fans. In 2011, the network expanded into technology content with '' The Verge'', leading to the parent company Sports Blogs Inc. being rebranded as Vox Media. ''SB Nation'' operates from Vox Media's offices in New York City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lott IMPACT Trophy
The Lott IMPACT Trophy is presented annually to a defensive college football player of the year for their personal character and athletic abilities. IMPACT is an acronym for: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community, and Tenacity. The award selection is voted on by members of the national media, previous finalists, the board of directors of the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation. The award is named in honor of Ronnie Lott. Purpose and criteria The 2011 Lott IMPACT Trophy was awarded to the college football Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach, California on December 11, 2011. The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation has donated $930,000 to charities including $400,000 for college scholarships since its formation in 2004. The IMPACT Player of the Week is selected each week of the college football season from the players on the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List. A $1,000 scholarship was awarded to the winner's university general scholarship fund. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lombardi Award
The Rotary Lombardi Award is an award for college football in the United States. Awarded by the Rotary Club of Houston, Texas annually to the college football player "who best embodies the values and spirit of NFL's legendary coach Vince Lombardi" the Rotary Lombardi Award program was created in 1970 shortly after the death of Lombardi. The committee outlined the original criteria for eligibility for the award, which remained in place until this day: History Following the death of highly regarded football coach Vince Lombardi in 1970 his widow, Marie, authorised the Rotary Club of Houston to establish the Rotary Lombardi Award. The award began as recognition to only interior line positions that Vince Lombardi played while an undergraduate at Fordham University, offensive and defensive guard, and later expanded to include linebackers and tight ends, with the addition of including non-performance values: leadership, courage, desire, respect for authority, and discipline. To be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy has been awarded annually since 1993 to the collegiate American football defensive player adjudged by the membership of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) to be the best in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The award is named for Bronko Nagurski, who played football for the University of Minnesota and Chicago Bears, and is presented by the Charlotte Touchdown Club and FWAA. Winners See also * Chuck Bednarik Award The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the defensive player of the year in college football as judged by the Maxwell Football Club to be the best in the United States. The award is named for Chuck Bednarik, a former college and profess ..., a similar award given by the Maxwell Football Club References ;General * ;Footnotes External linksThe Bronko Nagurski Charlotte Touchdown Club {{College football award navbox College football national player awards Awards established in 1993 1993 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bednarik Award
The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the defensive player of the year in college football as judged by the Maxwell Football Club to be the best in the United States. The award is named for Chuck Bednarik, a former college and professional American football player. Voters for the Maxwell College Awards are NCAA head college football coaches, members of the Maxwell Football Club, and sportswriters and sportscasters from across the country. The Maxwell Club is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the presentations are held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Club members are given voting privileges for the award. Winners See also * Bronko Nagurski Trophy The Bronko Nagurski Trophy has been awarded annually since 1993 to the collegiate American football defensive player adjudged by the membership of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) to be the best in the National Collegiate Athle ..., a similar award given by the Football Writers Association of Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vince Biegel
Vincent James Biegel ( ; born July 2, 1993) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at Wisconsin. Early life Biegel's father, Rocky, was a linebacker for BYU from 1988–92 and a second-team All-Western Athletic Conference player in 1990. His uncle, T.D., played fullback alongside his father for BYU from 1989–93. His grandfather, Ken Biegel, played linebacker and offensive guard for the division III UW–Eau Claire Blugolds. His younger brother, Hayden Biegel, played offensive tackle at UW-Madison. Named after the legendary Packers' coach Vince Lombardi, Vince grew up on a cranberry marsh near Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin that was originally established by his mother's ancestors in 1919; he, his brother, and his sister are the fifth generation of the family to have worked the farm. He regularly worked on the marsh while growing up, although his football development eventually limited his farm work. Biegel's senior year he recorded 17 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Orr (American Football)
Chris Orr (born June 17, 1997) is an American football coach and former linebacker who is the defensive quality control coach for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played linebacker for the Wisconsin Badgers in college and for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He also played for the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL). Early life During his career at DeSoto High School, Orr had 374 total tackles, 13 forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and three defensive TDs. College career During his first season with Wisconsin, Orr played in 10 games and made six starts. In those games, he registered 46 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and had 0.5 sacks. During his second season with Wisconsin, Orr appeared in one game and made one start, but he suffered a season-ending torn ACL on his first defensive snap of the season. During his third season with Wisconsin, Orr played in 12 games and made eight st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alec Ingold
Alec Ingold (born July 9, 1996) is an American professional football fullback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers. Early life Originally, Ingold committed to Northern Illinois to play quarterback, but later accepted a scholarship from Wisconsin as an undecided athlete. He was named the Associated Press Wisconsin Player of the Year and the Gatorade Wisconsin Player of the Year his senior year at Bay Port High School as a dual-threat quarterback. He earned his undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison and was later admitted to Master of Business Administration at Kelley School of Business, Indiana University Bloomington. College career Over his career at Wisconsin, Ingold started eleven games, primarily at fullback his senior year. He was originally a linebacker before moving to running back due to an injury to Corey Clement and later moving to fullback before his sophomore season, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Hornibrook
Alex Hornibrook (born January 19, 1997) is an American former college football quarterback. The West Chester, Pennsylvania, native attended Malvern Preparatory School and originally committed to the University of Pittsburgh before attending Wisconsin. On March 10, 2019, Hornibrook announced his decision to transfer to Florida State University for his final season of eligibility as an NCAA graduate transfer. After college he played one season for the Jousters of The Spring League. Early life As a junior at Malvern Preparatory School, Hornibrook would study extra film and conduct offensive meetings without the help of a coach. As a senior, there was a coaching/offense change that allowed him to throw more passes, and eventually set school marks for passing touchdowns and passing yards. Hornibrook was rated as a consensus three-star recruit. After originally committing to Pittsburgh, he followed Pitt coach Paul Chryst to the University of Wisconsin over Rutgers University, Universi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Edwards (offensive Lineman)
David Edwards (born March 20, 1997) is an American professional football guard for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams, with whom he won Super Bowl LVI. He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers. Early life During high school, Edwards played quarterback for the Downers Grove North High School Trojans. While in high school, he weighed 215 pounds, didn't lift weights, and didn't eat breakfast. Edwards was also a standout basketball player for the Trojans, starting at center for three years on the varsity level. Edwards gained the attention of numerous collegiate scouts, most notably from the University of Illinois and various Ivy League schools. College career Edwards committed to the Wisconsin Badgers in June 2014 and was initially considered to be a tight end. He was red-shirted for the 2015 season and made his first start in October of the 2016 season, playing right tackle for the Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
