Badgers fans on Twitter have new hope — and lingering skepticism — after Wisconsin puts Purdue in check
Columnist Jim Polzin asked Badgers fans on Twitter what they thought after the University of Wisconsin football team took down the 25th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers 30-13 on Saturday afternoon at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Here's what fans were saying after the Badgers earned their third straight win this season with their 15th consecutive victory over the Boilermakers:
Full speed ahead
Run Bucky run! Nice to see RB U doing what it does best. How about that defense too !
— Dennis Semrau (@DennisSemrau) October 23, 2021
Hold on now!
Badgers knocked the No. 2(5) out of them! 😜😂🏈 pic.twitter.com/irmoGMUEMY
— Rob Hernandez (@RobHernandezGLF) October 23, 2021
Keeping 'em on their toes
This offensive scheme will beat the very good/league teams. They brought back the successful unbalance and Paul Chryst definitely has the intellect, innovation, creativity and passion to run a unbalanced offense when necessary. Great coached game.
— No Más 🦡 (@JoRy_MaMa) October 23, 2021
So close, yet so far
We are a perfectly decent team so long as the defense forces turnovers and our passing game is unnecessary. But the inability to pound the ball in from the 1 at the end of the first half is concerning.
— Craig Smith (@smithcp1) October 23, 2021
It checks out
Where would the Badgers be without Defensive Coordinator Jim Leonard? This team needs to eliminate turnovers and penalties. The formula to compete for the Western Division Title? Run the ball, play suffocating defense, and keep QB Graham Mertz from losing the game.
— Jeff Ostach (@jeff_ostach) October 23, 2021
Just what the doctor ordered
Felt good
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) October 23, 2021
Know when to delegate
Looks like a Wisconsin O but Paul needs to hire a QB coach
— Fred Ehle (@FredEhle) October 23, 2021
Sure, let's go with 'different'
IF all the offense is run game, why have #5 on the field at all? How bout putting one of the unused WRs at wildcat QB? Would that be worse, better, or at least different?
— Fletcher Keyes (@FletcherKeyes) October 23, 2021
Three steps to success
Reduce TO, develop a short passing game (at least 15-20 passes per game) and help the OT’s with chip blocking on obvious passing downs
— Wayne Horman (@wayne_horman) October 23, 2021
If only
Woulda won by 40 if the offense could hold onto the ball.
— Nicholas~Bucks in 6 (@Nicholaswisco) October 23, 2021
How long has it been?
The first vintage Badger game in a long time. If not for the 2 turnovers it could’ve been a shutout.
— Kurt Sagendorph (@ksagendo) October 23, 2021
It's a numbers game
Pumped for the W. Just wish that H2 offense (no TOs, dominant running game) was the every game offense. D is INCREDIBLE. Worried Iowa might cause 5-10 turnovers next week…
— Mark Wolfgram (@markwwolfgram) October 23, 2021
How sweet it is
It was really fun to watch!
— chris van wagner (@CVWhoops) October 23, 2021
Only a matter of time
Do what you do best, but at some point we're going to have to throw the ball effectively.
— Robert Burtch (@rlburtch) October 23, 2021
Mismatched pair
Our defense is Superman and our offense is Jimmy Olsen. The lack of a dedicated offensive coordinator is a glaring problem. Beach should not be starting. Beyond that, I'm heartened to see the continued emergence of Allen (despite fumbles today)
— MK (@Mike_Kowieski) October 23, 2021
Left hanging
Finally looked like the Badgers again, but play-calling on the first and goal from the 1 was disappointing. How does Allen not touch the ball??? Have to cash in those turnovers too #OnWisconsin
— Mark Larson (@MLarsonSports) October 23, 2021
Split the difference
Glass half full: D was again magnificent and we had a solid run game. Beat a “ranked” opponent on the road.
— Russ Evansen (@waunaruss) October 23, 2021
Glass half empty: We have a QB who cannot throw and I wouldn’t blame them if every WR on the team entered the portal.
Help wanted
Praise Jimmy and that D. 8 passes, 0 yards in 2nd half. 1/11 on 3rd down. Chryst really needs a new offensive coordinator. Mertz is made for shot gun, can see the field better
— ChazB (@chazb33) October 23, 2021
The fine taste of victory
I think I will have a Boilermaker to celebrate. Purdue a Top 25 power was shut down and Badger continue to roll over ranked opponents.nothing new for this program.
— mike kerry (@BadgerMike) October 23, 2021
Moving in the right direction
Felt like a typical Badger game for a change. Clean up the turnovers and penalties.
— Kevin (@dcbadger7) October 23, 2021
Still not sold
A shame a defense this solid is being wasted this year. If they can run like that again next week, I’ll start buying into the no passing philosophy. For now, not holding my breath…
— C.J. Boehler (@CJBoehler) October 23, 2021
Take what you can get
Happy for the W on the road.
— Stephanie Kowalski (@sdkowalski1) October 23, 2021
Flipping the switch
Wow. Completely different team. Great to win that turnover battle!
— EJ Temme (@ej_temme) October 23, 2021
Best of the bunch
Good 2021 UW win. Mertz took what was there except for 1 play and the defense was ludicrous. O line leaned on ppl for days
— Ben Moser (@TheMrMoser) October 23, 2021
And on that one ...
Purdon't
— Corey Otis (@CoreyWOtis) October 23, 2021
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