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Badgers safeties Eric Burrell, Reggie Pearson bolster defense after serving first-half suspensions

JIM POLZIN | | 608-252-6473
Sep 29, 2019
Sep 29, 2019

Wisconsin-Northwestern — Wisconsin linebacker Noah Burks, right, celebrates his 68-yards interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Badgers' 24-15 win over the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday with cornerback Faion Hicks, left, and safety Eric Burrell.
STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

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JIM POLZIN | | 608-252-6473

Eric Burrell and Reggie Pearson spent most of the first half Saturday watching the game in the lounge next to the University of Wisconsin football locker room.

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