Badgers hit a grand slam

For four straight years the Wisconsin Badgers football team has suffered a loss to end their season.  This streak has hurt their program because instead of being regarded as one of the top football schools in the country, they are just an average team.  This is starting to change though, as the Badgers have one of the most underrated coaches in college football and a great recruiter in Gary Anderson.

In Anderson's first season at Madison he lead the Badgers to a 9-4 record.  While he was unable to beat Ohio State or win their bowl game against South Carolina, this was still an impressive year.  He was stuck with a roster full of players he did not recruit, while also not have a quarterback that was capable of starting at the D-I level.

Badger fans should expect this to change as Anderson has already made some noise on the recruiting trail.  He has received commitments from 25 different high school players including four 4-star recruits, as the recruiting class is currently ranked 31st in the nation by ESPN.  One of Anderson's biggest commitments has come from dual-threat QB, D.J. Gillins.

Barry Alvarez said he feels like they hit a home run with the hiring of Anderson, but I would argue they hit a grand slam.  Once Anderson has some more time at Wisconsin and can bring in players who fit his system, Wisconsin will not only be a top 10 program, but they will be competing for a National Championship on a regular basis.  

Heated QB Battle in Madison

Football season is here!  With the Wisconsin Badgers already practicing, there will be some position battles to keep your eyes on.  The most heated and interesting battle for the Wisconsin Badgers at fall camp will the quarterback position, with three men vying for the starting job - Joel Stave, Curt Phillips and Tanner McEvoy.

Joel Stave and Curt Phillips both started for the Badgers last season, but the biggest uncertainty will be Tanner McEvoy.  McEvoy was Gary Anderson's first big recruit as the new head coach of the Badgers, and he is a dual-threat quarterback, unlike the other two.  This gives him the edge over Stave and Phillips because Anderson is known for running the spread offense with the run option.

While Coach Anderson will take his time choosing a starter, it will ultimately be Tanner McEvoy starting under center week one against the University of Massachusetts.  He is exactly who the Badgers need to run their offense, and he gives them the best chance of winning with his dual-threat ability.

The College Football Four Team Playoff is Not Enough

Starting in 2014 college football will be using a four team playoff system to determine who will play for the National Championship instead of having computers pick two teams.  Using a playoff system is a step in the right direction for college football but it isn't enough.  College football should use an eight team playoff system, where the six main conferences champions get an automatic bid into the playoffs, and then have two wild card teams that are selected by a committee.  The two wild card teams and the seeding for the playoffs should be chosen based on their record, strength of schedule, and any head to head meetings between the teams.  College football has to reward the teams who win their conference championship games in the big six conference, and having them all make the playoffs is away to emphasize the importance of the championship games.  The playoff system will never satisfy everyone but an eight team playoff is the answer.  There will be less arguing on who deserves to get in if you have the six main conferences get an automatic bid and two other teams selected into the playoffs by a committee.

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