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E96 6?5 K@?6[ 2?5 E96 82>6 6?565 H:E9 $r 29625[ f\_]k^Am In this Series Relive Wisconsin football's first ever bowl game, the 1953 Rose Bowl This item is set to be published on Jan 1, 1953. Badger fans silent in defeat This item is set to be published on Jan 1, 1953. Battling Badgers blow bowl bids This item is set to be published on Jan 1, 1953. Reception gives TV viewers here a break as thousands 'attend' game 13 updates Previous Next Locations Wisconsin Madison Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Farewell to the McClain Center, built and demolished out of Wisconsin falling behind peers The McClain Center is being torn down after nearly 38 years in service for Badgers football and other teams. 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Farewell to the McClain Center, built and demolished out of Wisconsin falling behind peers The McClain Center is being torn down after nearly 38 years in service for Badgers football and other teams.
Wisconsin tabs longtime NFL executive as new general manager The Badgers hired a veteran NFL staffer with experience in scouting, free-agency management and more to lead its personnel department.
'The grind' floods Melvin Gordon's memories at Wisconsin hall of fame event Former Badgers running back Melvin Gordon discussed his time at Wisconsin, his golf game and more after he was named part of the school's athl…
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