Deal with San Jose State nearly done - BadgerBeat.com
As I speculated two days ago, the deal with San Jose State is nearly done. However, Barry Alvarez insists he didn't "buyout" anyone, in reference to the report in the Arizona Republic on Sunday that claimed SJS backed out of a game with Arizona State because Wisconsin offered them more money. Interestingly enough, Alvarez also said he talked with Aurburn, Boise State and Tulane about 2010 non-conference games but those talks never worked out.
The Quad Countdown: No. 41 Wisconsin - NYTimes.com
Wisconsin comes in at No. 41 in the New York Times countdown and unlike last year, Paul Myerberg leaves out any talk about a National Championship.
Recruit's choice all academic - BadgerBeat.com
DL Warren Herring chooses UW over Kansas State.
UW loses out on Delaware tailback - BadgerBeat.com
Not a huge loss, but a loss nonetheless.
Ryan savors overseas adventure - BadgerBeat.com
Apparently the food wasn't all that great but the rest of Bo Ryan's trip to Serbia was pretty good.
Louisville point guard makes transfer to UW official - JSOnline
Tiera Stephen started 10 games for Louisville last season, but she will have to sit out the 2009-10 season and will have three years of eligibility remaining starting in 2010-11.