Justin Dean
Defense eager to prove itself in spring game
By Justin Dean | Apr. 16, 2010Spring will be in the air at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday as the Wisconsin football team officially takes the field for the first time in 2010 for the annual Cardinal and White scrimmage. Nearly five weeks have passed since the Badgers opened their spring practice sessions, and suffice it to say, the players have been chomping at the bit to give fans a sneak preview of a team expected to contend for a Big Ten title and Rose Bowl berth in the 2010 season.
Offense finally in good hands with Tolzien
By Justin Dean | Mar. 18, 2010With the eyes of Wisconsin sports fans fixated on this weekend's NCAA basketball tournament and WCHA playoffs, senior quarterback Scott Tolzien and the Wisconsin football team quietly began their spring practices this week.
Badgers split weekend series against Huskies
By Justin Dean | Feb. 22, 2010It was a case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this weekend for the Wisconsin men's hockey team, which rebounded from one of its worst efforts of the season to salvage a series split with No. 4 St. Cloud State.
No trouble in paradise: Badgers roll over Hawaii
By Justin Dean | Dec. 7, 2009Powerful running from sophomore running back John Clay and a physical four-quarter defensive effort propelled Wisconsin to a 51-10 blowout victory in its regular season finale Saturday against Hawaii.
UW seniors crucial in team leadership
By Justin Dean | Dec. 2, 2009Even as a captain and leader of the Wisconsin football team, senior defensive back Chris Maragos still knows when to follow.
UW hopes to avoid slip-up at Ryan Field
By Justin Dean | Nov. 20, 2009The sense of urgency among Wisconsin football players heading into last week's game against Michigan has not worn off quite yet, as the Badgers prepare to travel to Evanston, Ill., Saturday to take on Northwestern.
Badgers avenge '08 loss with win over Wolverines
By Justin Dean | Nov. 16, 2009As the game clock hit zero to end Wisconsin's 45-24 rout of Michigan Saturday, senior defensive end O'Brien Schofield could finally breathe a sigh of relief and celebrate the victory.
UW prepares for Michigan
By Justin Dean and Emily Bisek | Nov. 13, 2009A little over a year ago in Ann Arbor, Michigan overcame a 19-point halftime deficit to beat then-undefeated Wisconsin, and kick-started a four-game losing streak that sent the Badgers' season into a tailspin. On Saturday, Wisconsin looks to return the favor.
Appleton's playing time comes after adversity
By Justin Dean and Dimitri Syrkin-Nikolau | Nov. 4, 2009Wisconsin wide receiver Kraig Appleton believes in the power of positive thinking.