THIS WEEK IN BADGER HISTORY
BADGERS VS. GOPHERS
WATCH: "THE BADGERS BLOCK THE PUNT!"
MIRACLE AT THE METRODOME
OCTOBER 15, 2005: In a game that saw John Stocco throw for 235 yards and a touchdown
and wide receiver Brandon Williams record seven receptions for 121 yards, it was the defense
that sealed the deal in a 38-34 win over No. 22 Minnesota at the Metrodome. Johnathan
Casillas blocked a punt and Ben Strickland recovered it in the end zone with 30 seconds left
to complete a stunning 10-point fourth-quarter rally and lift No. 23 Wisconsin to the victory.
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RUNNING TILL THE END
ALSO
AGAINST
NOVEMBER 23, 1974: Billy Marek set school records with five rushing touchdowns and 304 rushing yards as the Badgers closed the season with a 49-14 win
over Minnesota.
GOING THE DISTANCE
NOVEMBER 11, 1995: Aaron Stecker ran back a kick 100 yards for a touchdown
and John Hall booted the longest modern-era field goal in school history with a
60-yarder in a 34-27 win at Minnesota.
OVERTIME THRILLER
OCTOBER 9, 1999: In one of the most emotional wins of the Barry Alvarez era,
the Badgers defeated Minnesota, 20-17, in Minneapolis in UW's first-ever overtime
game. Vitaly Pisetsky booted the game-winning field goal as Alvarez followed the
game from a hospital bed due to an ailing knee.
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VARSITY November 21, 2013
