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BRINK IAN McCUE Sports Editor A fresh ACC quarterback transfer, six new assistant coaches and the surprising return of a Heisman finalist later, expectations for Wisconsin football are soaring.

As Wisconsin continues its march to stamping its name among college football’s elite, a third consecutive Big Ten title and BCS berth are no longer simply within reach — they are expected. Bret Bielema continues to build the program around his precious

1-0 mentality, but Monteé Ball’s return in the backfield and a defense loaded with experience have redefined the goals of a team that not along ago stood as an outside conference contender.

Ranked inside the top 10 in many preseason polls and at No. 12 in the AP and coaches poll, anything less than an

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Expectations, questions surround Badgers in 2012 BRINK, from 1 Ian McCue Sports Editor appearance in the Big Ten Championship game will qualify as a bust.

Following back-to-back losses in Pasadena, questions circulate around a team that lost offensive juggernaut Russell Wilson, three starters along the offensive line and its top receiver. But with a favorable schedule, tremendous depth in the backfield and 2010 ACC Rookie of the Year and Maryland transfer Danny O’Brien behind center, there is no shortage of potential.

“It’s not necessarily redemption; I think it’s just every game is an opportunity and they have a chance to show how far they’ve come from last year,” first-year secondary coach Ben Strickland said.

“Less opportunities [for the seniors] that are still out there for us to show what we have and get better every week.”

It’s hard to believe such expectations exist for what first looked to be a down year as fans waited for Ball to dart for the NFL and struggled with the thought of starting one of UW’s three quarterbacks with minimal game experience. But much has changed in the past seven months.

For the five seniors starting on the defensive side — a group led by Mike Taylor, who finished with 150 tackles, third-best nationally in 2011 — it’s the final opportunity to earn the elusive big game win.

Taylor is joined by First Team All-Big Ten selection Chris Borland, together forming one of the most productive linebacker units in the conference.

Though the defense may be home to the most significant improvements, the 2012 campaign will once again be one built around offense.

The Badgers will not be able to escape comparisons to a Wilson-led offense that posted a still-hard-to-believe 44.1 points per game in 2011.

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A season loaded with BCS bowl predictions didn’t exactly go as planned when Wisconsin almost dropeed its first game of the year to an FCS opponent. Senior linebacker Mike Taylor (53) led the team with 13 tackles against the Panthers. most hyped games — a road game at Nebraska and battles on home turf with Michigan State and Ohio State.

But the run-first approach deeply engrained in the pale brick walls of Camp Randall may be stronger than ever, with two tailbacks, James White and redshirt freshman Melvin Gordon, alongside Ball who would likely start on other Big Ten squads.

“It’s a unique situation, it’s not a problem,” said offensive coordinator Matt Canada, also in his first year in Madison. “You got to spread it around and certainly I think competition is a great thing. Whoever gets rolling is going to get the ball more.”

It’s a formula that has brought success for decades,

and Canada, taking over the play-calling duties of longtime coach Paul Chryst, says an emphasis on the ground game and limiting turnovers will remain staples of Wisconsin’s offense.

Left tackle Ricky Wagner and center Travis Frederick serve as the cornerstones of the line that will open holes for an unusually deep backfield and one of the nation’s premier runners. “[In 2009] what we did really changed and those guys really set the bar high,” said Frederick, a redshirt junior, beads of sweat falling from his signature beard.

“From there, it’s really been a push for us every year, to push that bar just a little bit higher and never sink below that, never sink below

expectations.”

Pegged by some as an outside national title contender, the expectations for Wisconsin may be even higher than in the preceding seasons that ended in Rose Bowl defeats.

Strickland spoke of a “sense of urgency” around this team, and in Ball’s final campaign, such urgency may be the driving force.

After a disappointing 7-6 record — including a debilitating 13-42 loss to Florida State in the Champs Sports Bowl — in 2008, the Badgers have won at least 10 games in each of the three seasons since. Despite collecting a 1-2 record in bowl games, the growing measuring tape of success has changed the status of Wisconsin football.

“The only option is really for everyone to think that Wisconsin’s a power,” Taylor said before the season-opening victory over Northern Iowa. “We got to play like that and we got to live up to the hype.”

Helping them live up to that hype is an improved secondary, a perennial weakness over the last several seasons. Three seniors (strong safety Shelton Johnson, cornerback Marcus Cromartie and cornerback Devin Smith) and junior free safety Dezmen Southward should lead a marked improvement over a Badgers’ defense that often looked overmatched against the conference’s best passers.

Even though these veterans on the Wisconsin

team have twice experienced heartbreak in Pasadena, the moments spent pondering what could have been have passed with the arrival of the new season and the reinstatement of the 1-0 mantra.

But, as Abbrederis and Taylor pointed out, the memory of the losses still serve their purpose.

“In the winter you got spring ball; summer workouts you kind of have that taste of defeat in your mouth,” Abbrederis said.

“So that makes you work a little bit harder.”

“You just got to move on, learn from your mistakes,” Taylor said, his eyes locked on the ground. “I wouldn’t say forget it. You always got to know what it feels like to lose.”

For Ball, life in spotlight learning experience After tumultuous offseason, star UW back ready to begin Heisman campaign Nick Korger Sports Content Editor Fame has its price. Just ask Wisconsin tailback Monteé Ball.

After announcing he would return for his senior season, the hype and scrutiny surrounding the

2011 Heisman finalist rose meteorically even before the 2012 season opener.

“It’s a completely different lifestyle I’m living right now,” Ball said. “Walking in as a freshman, I had the big eyes looking at all the other players and looking at just the campus. But now, once I step out, it seems like everyone has the big eyes looking at me.”

For Ball, the realization of his increased fame and recognition in the public eye did not occur during his dominant junior campaign

— a season in which he tied Barry Sanders’ single-season touchdown record with 39, leading the nation in rushing yards and total yards — or the publicity campaign Wisconsin athletics has been running for the running back’s push for the Heisman in 2012.

“Mifflin,” Ball said. “That leaked, that went viral quick, … very, very fast. That was an eye-opener for me.”

One of 400-plus arrests that occurred at the Mifflin Street Block Party this past spring, Ball found himself “at the wrong place at the

wrong time.” Within minutes of being put in handcuffs — Ball was later released and issued a $429 ticket on a citation for trespassing — local news outlets published video of the incident as the story eventually made its way onto the top headlines of ESPN.com. It was noted on the incident report Ball was cooperative with police and alcohol was a non-factor.

But that wasn’t the last offseason incident Ball had to endure. The most trying and serious moment came during the early hours of Aug. 1 when

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Monteé Ball tied an NCAA record for touchdowns in a season, but the focus on him turned away from the field when police arrested him for trespassing at the Mifflin Street Block Party.

Ball was jumped by five men and beaten to the ground outside a campus bar. He suffered a bruised jaw as well as a concussion.

With the police investigation into the matter still ongoing and details still unclear — most recently police arrested three men allegedly involved in assaulting Ball — there was no shortage of stories involving Ball in the summer months.

The star running back admits he’s had to adjust to the constant attention and shrinking privacy that have come with the offseason turmoil and being a star, something he described as living in “a fishbowl.”

“It was different for me obviously,” Ball said. “With the situation I dealt with people were really itching to write stories and stuff like that, but obviously that’s [the media’s] job; that’s what [they] do. This fishbowl, … it opened my eyes.

But you live and you learn and I most definitely learned from that experience. I’m really glad it happened, you know looking on the bright side of it, it really opened my eyes.”

Wisconsin running backs coach Thomas Hammock believes the trials Ball endured will make him an even better player when he suits up for the cardinal and white.

“I think it’s made him stronger as a person,” Hammock said. “It’s all part of the growing up process, learning from experience.

He’s learned, he’s grown and I’m sure he’s anxious to get onto the field and play.”

Hammock has also seen Ball’s leadership evolve over the past year as his star pupil was elected one of the Badgers’ six captains for the season.

“In the offseason and throughout fall camp he’s put an emphasis on being more vocal,” Hammock said. “He’s

always led by example, but he’s trying to be more vocal in encouraging guys to work harder.”

It’s a testament echoed

by Ball’s teammate and fellow running back, redshirt freshman Melvin Gordon. “[Ball] is more of a guy who leads by example, but he’s learned to be vocal,” Gordon said. “He tries to do some things to get the team going.

Anyone who wants to come and talk to him — he’s always willing to speak. That’s what captains are and that’s why he was named captain. Him being a Heisman finalist didn’t change anything. If anything he’s been working harder.”

As a captain, Ball hopes his teammates will learn from what he’s experienced before the season.

“With everyone who has ever had success, there’s always going to be people who don’t like it,” Ball said.

“But that’s what we have to understand. Every single player on this team lives in a fishbowl and that’s what I needed to understand.”

And with football finally returning to Camp Randall, Ball will have his chance to leave all the headlines from the past few months in his dust.

“What football brings is normalcy,” Hammock said.

“You know what to expect, you know what you’re going to get from coaches, you know what to expect from practice and it brings you back to what feels right.

It certainly has been great working with him and I’m anxious to see him play.”

“I can’t wait,” Ball said.

“Just like I’ve been telling everybody.

Everyone’s waiting to see how I’m going to respond from everything I dealt with this summer and I’m going to make sure I respond in the right way.”

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Kollmorgen’s 2 4th-quarter scores allow late Panthers comeback attempt Kelly Erickson Senior Sports Writer It was 4th-and-two at the Wisconsin 41. The Wisconsin football team was holding onto a 26-21 lead, but its defense was struggling and Northern Iowa was threatening to take the lead with just under three minutes left in the game.

As UNI redshirt freshman Sawyer Kollmorgen released his pass on fourth down, redshirt junior defensive tackle Ethan Hemer stretched and in the air, tipping the ball and ending the threat. Wisconsin escaped the menace of a season opening upset.

Wisconsin (1-0) dominated early, jumping out to a 13-0 lead at the half. But Northern Iowa stayed in the game and picked apart UW’s secondary, losing 26-21.

While it was widely expected the Badgers were going to thump the Panthers by a large margin a la 2011’s team, head coach Bret Bielema admitted he preferred this outcome to a blow out.

“From my point of view as a head coach, in my twisted mind, it couldn’t have worked out any better,” Bielema said. “We’ll take these corrections and move forward.

“We get a lot better out of this than a 42-0 blowout.”

While the score didn’t necessarily reflect any sort of domination in the end, the Badgers still outstripped the Panthers statistically for the most part.

Led by senior Montee

Danny O’Brien went 1932 for 219 yards and two touchdowns.

“We’ll take it,” O’Brien said. “It’s a win. There is no such thing as a bad win.

I think there are some things that I have to clean up, but for the most part, I think we did a pretty good job in the passing game and the running game, and like I said, you take a win anytime you can.”

UNI’s reshirt sophomore running back David Johnson led all receivers with four catches for 107 yards and two touchdowns — one of which was a 53yard heave in the fourth

quarter.

Junior wide receiver Jared Abbrederis led the Badgers with six catches for 84 yards and two touchdowns.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Wisconsin had held Northern Iowa at bay, only allowing one score. O’Brien set up on first and ten from his own 47, lobbing the ball 55-yards deep to a wideopen Jared Abbrederis top put the Badgers on top 267.

“That was a good play action,” Abbrederis said of the play. “James White had the fake in the backfield and Danny threw the perfect ball. I like to get behind the defense whenever I can.”

Northern Iowa didn’t even have their say yet.

Only four plays later, Kollmorgen connected with Johnson for a 55-yard scoring pass, cutting UW’s lead to 12. About three minutes later on their next drive the Panthers continued to pick apart the Badgers’ secondary and move the chains through the air. They scored one more touchdown before that fateful fourth down tip.

“Focus,” redshirt senior defensive end Brendan Kelly said of the difference for the defense in the fourth quarter. “That’s what it comes down to, focus. If you take one play off, if you do one thing little thing wrong, it gives the other team momentum. … If you start losing focus and not doing your job, the next thing you know it’s going to keep on happening.”

Despite leading the Panthers in almost every category statistically at the half, the Badgers only managed one touchdown for a 13-0 lead.

Regardless of the score, Bielema was still pleased with how his team was executing on the field.

“At halftime, I think we

had (42) snaps to their 15, that’s Wisconsin football,” Bielema said. “If we snap the ball 80 to 90 times offensively that usually means we’re playing our kind of football.”

Wisconsin dominated time of possession in the first half, controlling the ball on offense for 23:25, compared to UNI’s 6:53.

But on only three drives in the first half, UW only found the endzone once.

While most people probably expected the Badgers to open their season with a Montee Ball touchdown, O’Brien found Abbrederis deep in the

corner of the endzone for a 10-yard scoring pass at the end of the first half.

The potential of that touchdown was in jeopardy three plays earlier when UW faced third and 22.

O’Brien took a sack on first and ten to set up second and 18. Ball got the call, but was wrapped up in the backfield for a loss of four yards. Things were looking bleak on third and 22 as O’Brien took the snap, but he found junior tight end Jacob Pedersen up the left side for a 22-yard pass and the first down. Aided by a Ball 14-yard run up the middle two plays later,

Wisconsin quickly and finally found the endzone at the 50 second mark of the second quarter.

It may have taken some time to find the endzone or to see the offense make those big plays, but folks need to remember that this 2012 squad is different from what they experienced last year.

“We’re not last year’s team, we’re this year’s team,” Kelly said. “Maybe we’re not where we were, where we ended last year, but we’re going to keep on getting better and we’re hoping to get better than we were last year.”

opener for us,” defensive tackle Ethan Hemer, who started all 14 games last season, said. “We wanted to put something on film this week to show what kind of defense we can be, and we fell short of what we wanted. I think the scoreboard showed that.”

Through the first three quarters, the passing defense looked sharp, like it had finally matured and wouldn’t break down.

At that point, Wisconsin had allowed only 92 yards through the air and had given up only a single touchdown after a lengthy drive in the final minute of the third quarter.

But cornerback Marcus Cromartie, along with safeties Shelton Johnson and Dezmen Southward, agreed that the few but costly coverage slip-ups nearly allowed Northern Iowa to crush the hopes of another BCS Bowl season.

According to Southward, the defense played well on 90 to 95 percent of the plays, supported by the 47 total yards of offense

the Panthers managed clock-consuming offensive in the first half. But once drives were no more Northern Iowa found it’s effective than a few perfect play – a wheel explosive, game-changing route to running back plays from Northern Iowa.

All because of a few David Johnson out of the backfield – it put up 14 critical mistakes.

“It’s just a great lesson points on the board in for our defense less than five that every play minutes. matters,” head The Badgers’ “We wanted to coach Bret defense, Bielema said. including the put something “You take away linebackers on film this … these five responsible for plays and we covering the week to show played a great running backs what kind of game.” who bolted defense we can “We can’t downfield, be, and we fell [give those up]. looked lost as short of what That doesn’t Kollmorgen, happen in a redshirt we wanted.” college football. freshman, fed the ball to Ethan Hemer So we’ll take the positives his redshirt Defensive Tackle and move sophomore forward.” tailback for But these late completions of 55 and 31 yards. And with mental errors are nothing that, what for most of the new for this Badgers team. game appeared a painless As Cromartie pointed out, nonconference win quickly the late-game mistakes that turned into an unexpected led to nail-biting losses was flirtation with a loss in the one of the team’s major weaknesses last year. The home opener.

Suddenly, Wisconsin’s oft-criticized secondary

faded late, something it will have to improve on if it hopes fulfill the dreams of a third-straight Big Ten title.

On the schedule it may be marked down as a victory, but the mood among players after the game was one of disappointment, a game where a lot went right but just enough went wrong.

“We won, but that’s not good enough for us,” Southward, a redshirt junior, said. “We want more, and in order to keep going to the next level and being a great team, we can’t be complacent and we can’t accept anything less.”

While the defensive line looked much improved from last season, surrendering only 41 yards on the ground, its lack of pressure on Northern Iowa’s young quarterback likely magnified the secondary’s missteps.

Sacking Kollmorgen just once, the time he had to sit back and find the open receiver made each mistake that much more

damaging. Southward said it’s easy to place the blame on the cornerbacks and safeties largely responsible for preventing the long downfield passes. But ultimately it’s a problem for which the entire defense is responsible, not just one subset.

As Bielema said postgame, this could be a crucial learning experience for the defense that the only way to ensure a victory is through 60 minutes of strong play.

Johnson, a senior captain, and his teammates proved in the first half they can defend the pass and save the team from waiting for a tipped pass on fourth-andone to ensure their first victory of the 2012 season.

“We’re a lot better than we played today, and we’re going to be a lot better next week,” Johnson said.

“It shouldn’t have really been that close, but it was.

Thankfully it wasn’t a loss, we didn’t have to learn from a loss today.”

Not a loss, but they certainly came close.

Ball’s 32 rushing attempts for 120 yards and one touchdown, UW amassed 168 rushing yards on 47 attempts. UNI only managed 41 yards on 20 attempts. The Badgers racked up 387 total offensive yards over 70 plays and controlled the clock for 39:05. A second half surge by the Panthers brought their total yardage up to 306 yards over 54 plays and a possession time of 20:55.

The difference — though a small one — is found in the quarterbacks.

Kollmorgen went 18-34 with 265 passing yards and three touchdowns. Junior transfer quarterback

“From my point of view as a head coach, in my twisted mind, it couldn’t have worked out any better. We get a lot more out of this than a 42-0 blowout.”

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Jared Abbrederis led all receivers with six receptions for 84 yards Saturday. The redshirt junior also finished with a pair of touchdown grabs.

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Secondary crumbles in final period after shutting down pass attack during 1st half Ian McCue Sports Editor It was an all too familiar sight for Badgers fans as Northern Iowa threaded the ball down the field, completing pass after pass and scoring in bunches.

Panthers quarterback Sawyer Kollmorgen threw for two touchdowns and 173 yards in the final 15 minutes, evoking painful memories of the aerial beatdowns of 2011 in a 2621 Wisconsin win.

A secondary loaded with experience started three seniors and a junior Saturday afternoon at Camp Randall, but the top 10 FCS team had no trouble dismantling the defensive backfield in the fourth quarter.

“I think this game was a little bit of an eye-

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The lasting effects of concussions have become a prominent issue in the NFL over the last several years, and the new rules bring that conversation to college football.

Positive step with rule changes Adjustments to prevent concussions right move; questions remain as season kicks off Kelly Erickson Erickson The Red It’s hard to remember a time when football wasn’t America’s game.

Sure, baseball is heralded as America’s pastime, but for decades football has grown to such an extent of popularity that it outstrips any other TV programming by a mile.

But the rise of football has also gone hand-inhand with the increasing concerns over player safety — and with good reason.

Issues surrounding player safety have recently been thrown in sharp relief with the 2011 NFL lockout and the growing number of early deaths from severe brain damage related to football, hockey and other contact sports as well. Such brain damage is largely a result of repeated concussions over a career, even starting at the peewee level.

The NCAA is taking more precautions against possible concussions — or simply any other severe head injuries — with new rules regarding lost helmets. As laid out previously by the Wisconsin State Journal’s Tom Mulhern, those rules are as follows: •

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If a player loses his helmet, it will be treated like an injury and the player must sit out the next play.

The rule does not apply if the helmet comes off due to penalty.

If a ball carrier loses his helmet, the play will be blown dead immediately.

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Not much has changed for Wisconsin football’s defensive line since last year.

With a junior, two redshirt juniors and a redshirt senior, the line is one of the most experienced groups on this 2012 Wisconsin squad.

“We have definitely high expectations and high standards for ourselves because we’re a group that’s had a lot of experience over the years,” junior defensive tackle Beau Allen said. “…

It’s just good to be able to play with guys like that over time because you mesh well and you know everyone’s strengths.”

“We’re all really intelligent … in the way that we play and the way we play together,” fifth-year senior defensive end Brendan Kelly said.

Of the four lineman, three have started a handful of games, and the fourth, while not having started a game yet, is already pegged as a player with great potential.

Bringing back the most experience is redshirt junior tackle Ethan Hemer. The 6-foot-6, 319-pound tackle has played in 27 games in his UW career and started 20 of those contests.

Kelly has nine starts to his name in his 25 games. The ever-talkative end landed the starting role in 2011 after UW lost redshirt junior David Gilbert for the season to a broken foot.

Despite playing in the most games of all the starting lineman with 29, Gilbert has only started in four, as 2011 was his first as a starter.

In those four games last season, Gilbert racked up 10 tackles — three and half of which were tackles for a loss — amounting to 27 yards.

He also racked up three sacks, amounting to a loss of 26 yards. Expectations are already soaring for the Coral Springs, Fla., native.

“Honestly, as much pressure as the outside world puts on me, I don’t think they put more pressure than I put on myself,” Gilbert said. “My goal is to be a lot better than I was last year.”

Gilbert stands at an intimidating 6-foot-4 with 250 pounds of solid muscle on his frame. Coming fast off the line, he is expected to be an effective pass-rusher and bring more pressure on the quarterback — something the consistent defensive line was lacking last year with only 17.5 sacks among the entire line, an average of 1.25 sacks per game.

After breaking his right foot against South Dakota State, Gilbert has had a long road to recovery. He missed all of spring camp but kept himself in the game by helping to teach his fellow linemen and studying film. According to Gilbert, those coaching moments also made his game better.

“I had to realize at the end of the day, no matter what crazy thoughts I was having, my foot was still going to be broken,” Gilbert said. “The biggest thing was to be patient and have faith and let time do its thing. … That was the hardest part, just waiting. It’s a waiting game and football

players are impatient people at times.

“But I definitely channeled my energy into helping our younger players come along.

It helps when you feel like the person that talks to you actually knows what they’re talking about so I’m glad I could help them develop. And it helped me develop in turn.”

While Gilbert was nursing his injury, Allen quickly emerged during the offseason as a player expected to bolster the UW pass rush that sputtered last year. Allen has played in all 27 games in his time in Madison, but Saturday was his first start.

He made an impact last year with four sacks for a loss of 21 yards and made a total of 22 tackles. Although his specs don’t scream athleticism — 6-foot-3, 335 pounds — his linemates each lauded Allen’s speed and agility.

“Bubble is... big, and he’s fast,” Gilbert said. “He takes a lot of pressure off me, a lot of attention off me and the interior guys, they have to respect him because if they don’t he’ll make the play every time. He’s an amazing physical specimen.”

“I knew Beau when he was a freshman in high school so I’ve seen this kid go through a lot and transform both physically and mentally,” Kelly said. “… Beau’s really trying to transform his game into a real explosive, physical-type player. … The craziest thing is he’s so young.”

Allen, a true junior, noted how excited he was to get his first start against Northern Iowa in a practice last week and how all his hard work has finally paid off.

The Minnetonka, Minn., native, who currently sports a Hulk Hogan-esque mustache, actively worked on how to make his game better over the offseason, analyzing film and pinpointing his personal weaknesses. He even watched film of other pass rushers in the Big Ten and around the NFL, focusing on certain players like Jerel Worthy, a former Michigan State Spartan.

“I wanted to be on the field on third down like every D-lineman wants to be on the field on third down,” Allen said. “That’s something I wanted to focus on. … It’s just something I’ve been working at and hopefully we’ll see the hard work come to fruition this season.”

Last season the Badgers’ defensive line didn’t struggle to create pressure, but they failed to consistently sack the quarterback.

For Kelly, the difference between bringing pressure and getting a sack is often a battle of the smallest margins.

“Honestly, its inches,” Kelly said. “If I line up six inches wider on this play, maybe he doesn’t get his hand on me. … Just realizing an inch here and an inch there could be the difference between a pressure and a sack.”

While questions still linger as to how potent the line will be, they remain confident success will come quickly.

“I can tell, the way our D-line’s working, the way we push each other — we’ve never had a summer like this,” Gilbert said. “It’s definitely a good indicator of how things are going to be.”

O’Brien era at Penn State begins with heartbreak With JoePa gone from PSU sideline, Nittany Lions lose at home to Ohio 24-14 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A white towel draped over his shoulder, the new Penn State coach in the white polo shirt donned headphones to communicate with his assistants in the press box as he paced the sideline.

These are now Bill O’Brien’s Nittany Lions — and they are off to a disappointing start.

In front of 97,000 vocal fans eager to just watch football again, Penn State let an 11-point halftime lead slip away and Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton accounted for three second-half

touchdowns to hand O’Brien a 24-14 loss in his coaching debut.

“I thought it was a great atmosphere in the stands,” O’Brien said before stoically taking responsibility for the loss. “Again, it starts with me and coaching better and making sure we play better next time.”

For many fans, just watching a game at Beaver Stadium represented a small victory following a trying offseason that included the death of former coach Joe Paterno, and crippling NCAA sanctions placed on the program for the Jerry Sandusky child abuse scandal.

“We are ... Penn State,” the anxious crowd roared in the fourth quarter, even in the final minutes with defeat assured. It was the first loss to open a season for Penn State

since falling 33-7 to Miami in 2001.

“It got everyone back together,” fan Lisa Weller, 48, of Charlotte, N.C., referring to the team and the massive Penn State fan base, said about Saturday’s game.

“Everyone is going to move forward.’

Matt McGloin threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns guiding Penn State’s new-look offense.

There were some other changes, too: players’ names on the backs of the uniforms, and blue ribbons on the back of the helmets to show support for victims of child sexual abuse.

Long a model for stability, the scandal lurched the program into a rebuilding project no one expected a year ago.

Now Penn State is playing

without someone named Paterno on the sideline for the first time since 1949. The late Hall of Famer arrived in Happy Valley as an assistant in 1950 and took over as head coach in 1966.

The man known in these parts as “JoePa” stayed on the job for 46 seasons before his firing last November days after Sandusky, his former defensive coordinator, was arrested.

Paterno’s widow, Sue Paterno, watched the game from a stadium suite. Paterno died in January, and as part of his employment agreement the family got use of the suite for 25 years.

O’Brien took over in January after serving as offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots. From his first day on the job, he promised to stay focused on

the present and the future of Penn State football.

O’Brien spent much of the afternoon pacing the same sideline that Paterno once walked with his trademark khakis and jet-black sneakers.

With the towel, the new coach sported a look reminiscent of Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson.

Even in defeat, Saturday was a huge first step.

“We were obviously emotional,” guard John Urschel said. “We’ve been extremely excited to get back to playing football, but at the same time, we managed our emotions once the game got going. We got back into football mode, just playing the game.”

Ohio coach Frank Solich knew Saturday would be unlike an average game day.

“We knew that we were going to have to take on a surge. That surge would come from their fans, come from their players, the atmosphere. We knew it would be a difficult atmosphere to play in,” Solich said. “What we told them is, ‘We just have to keep pounding fellas. This is a game that’s going to be a four-quarter football game.’”

McGloin was 27 for 48 passing — both career-highs — with one interception, while sophomore Allen Robinson had a nice debut as the No. 1 wideout with nine catches on 97 yards.

But the pesky Bobcats weren’t the typical seasonopening pushover for Penn State.

“I thought there was some definite good out there,” O’Brien said.

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Once again, it’s BCS or bust for Badger football Nick Korger Sports Content Editor The Badgers are on the brink of something great.

After two consecutive trips to Pasadena and two consecutive Rose Bowl losses, there’s a feeling surrounding this football program that it’s on the brink.

The brink of what you ask?

It’s not just a win in a BCS bowl. True, the Badgers have been on the brink of program-building Rose Bowl wins the past two years. A failed two-point conversion against the Horned Frogs of TCU in 2011 and a late spike in 2012 against Oregon have left Badger fans still wondering what could have been.

The ledge this program currently trots on is one of greatness. Wisconsin has, over the past two years, burst onto the scene as one

of the best programs in college football. But regular season losses against other top teams in the conference and misery in Pasadena have served as obstacles to Bucky cementing his reputation as an undeniable force.

Winning in football — and the Big Ten conference — is never an easy task. However, it looks like it could be getting monumentally harder in the coming years. While programs like Ohio State and Michigan have been “rebuilding”, the Big Ten’s historical powers have been taking steps to restore their former glory.

Urban Meyer’s hire at Ohio State echoed throughout college football, but it rang with the greatest thunder through the Big Ten. As recruits flip-flopped on commitments after the announcement of the hire, it became clear that Meyer has the track record, offensive strategy and talent to bring Ohio State back to the glory days of Woody Hayes and Jim Tressel.

As far as Michigan goes, the end of the Rich Rodriguez era and

its sour aftertaste was officially declared dead when Wolverines head coach Brady Hoke led the team to a Sugar Bowl win over Virginia Tech in January. Returning one of the country’s top players in Denard Robinson, Michigan’s dynamic offense will be a tough task for any team in the country to contain.

But still, the Badgers have been the class of the Big Ten for two years. Beating Ohio State when they were ranked No. 1 in the country in 2010 sent shockwaves throughout the nation and even surprised some Badger fans. Perhaps that was the first step in landing then N.C. State quarterback Russell Wilson. Landing Wilson had far deeper meaning than just landing an incredibly talented and successful athlete and one season of records, it also meant that something special was happening at UW. Wilson was obviously talented. Now a starting quarterback in the NFL, Wilson had his fair share of options when he transferred colleges just a season ago.

His finalists were the former national champion Auburn Tigers and Wisconsin, but he chose Wisconsin. Why? There were many reasons, but Wilson also cited that there was something special going on at Wisconsin. And when Wilson succeeded the way he did for the Badgers, especially in multiple primetime games, it showed the nation that elite players have their chance to shine in the Big Ten and in Madison.

Wilson’s performance in 2011 opened eyes and a pair of those undoubtedly belonged to new Badger starter Danny O’Brien. The fact that the Badgers were able to land another highlytouted transfer quarterback shows that the Wisconsin name is reaching further into the national collegiate football landscape than ever before.

Bielema ends every national interview he partakes in with “On Wisconsin” as his closing words, a promoting of Wisconsin as a brand. That’s something Bielema should be praised for. The head coach has obviously done a fantastic job of selling

Wisconsin to players like Wilson and O’Brien, leading to the belief that someday Wisconsin will become an annual top 10 landing zone for blue-chip recruits.

But before that can happen, the Badgers must win now. With the competitiveness of Michigan and Ohio State nationally in the recruiting landscape from a conference standpoint, the Badgers must prove this season that they’re still the best. Beating Ohio State soundly at Camp Randall will do wonders for the program, but if Wisconsin truly wishes to take the next step they will have to accomplish something special in 2012.

This season’s schedule seems favorable in which to do it. Although a tough road game at Nebraska and home games against archenemies Michigan State and Ohio State will be sizable obstacles, UW should understand that they have a legitimate shot at finishing their regular season slate undefeated. The last time UW came close to doing so was in 1998 under Barry Alvarez, when the team fell

to Michigan in the third-tolast game of the season.

Although dominating the regular season is a must, this season will not be labeled a success unless the Badgers come home with hardware from a BCS bowl.

It’s no longer enough for Wisconsin to merely reach a big-time destination.

There was almost a sense of surprise in 2010 when the Badgers reached the Rose Bowl for the first time under Bielema. However, in 2011, the expectations rose to a potential national championship birth with the team’s failed appearance in the Rose Bowl feeling like a disappointment.

If the Badgers and Bielema hope to keep climbing the ranks of the NCAA’s elite and cement Wisconsin as the class of the Big Ten, the motto is once again BCS or bust in 2012.

Only this year it’s stronger than ever before.

Nick is a fifth-year senior majoring in history and English. Agree or disagree with the column? Email him at nkorger@badgerherald. com or shoot him a tweet @ nickkorger.

UW unveils hockey arena LaBahn will serve as men’s practice site, shining home for women’s team entrance to the women’s locker room. Passing through a similar set of Last year, it took the glass doors leads one men’s hockey team 15 to a large lounge area steps to hit the ice. This which feeds into the fall, that ten-second actual locker room area walk turns into 59, from itself, complete with a sitting in its new locker knee hockey rink.

With a quick walk room to stepping on the through the rest of ice.

This fall, Wisconsin the tunnel, the women hockey will unveil have a direct entrance the much-anticipated to the ice from their LaBahn Arena. The bench. Standing near new rink will serve as what will soon be center home ice to the highly ice, the intimacy yet successful women’s grandeur of LaBahn program as well as an is overwhelming. Its on-campus practice 2,400 spectator capacity facility for the men’s doesn’t touch the Kohl team, which previously Center’s 15,237, but the practiced at the Alliant size difference doesn’t detract from that Center.

With just over a inexplicable mixture or month left before the confidence and nerves arena is ready for use, one gets upon stepping Herald Sports took a on the ice.

A trip through the tour of the new facility, stands finally brings us hard hats and all.

The tunnel to the main concourse. connecting the Kohl Arriving at LaBahn, Center and LaBahn fans will be greeted with Arena houses both the artwork that celebrates men’s and women’s both programs’ national hockey locker rooms as titles, player of the well as a sports medicine year awards and Allarea.

The Standing near what American honors. entrances to both locker will soon be center There’s also a list of all rooms are ice, the intimacy UW skaters adorned yet grandeur who have with images of LaBahn is played in the of iconic overwhleming.

Olympics, moments and a few from each steps away program as well as a “By hang Mark Johnson the Numbers” and Bob Suter’s jerseys, reminding each honoring the “Miracle team of its numerous on Ice” duo from the 1980 Olympic team who achievements.

Stepping through played at Wisconsin.

To bring the tour to a glass double doors, etched with a motion close, we head up a level W, into the men’s to the women’s hockey locker room reveals offices, which overlook an expansive tribute the ice from the to all the UW players northeast corner and who have played and provide one of the best are currently playing views of the untouched in the NHL. The ice.

LaBahn Arena not large locker room also houses a lounge (the only serves as home to eventual home of a ping the women’s hockey pong table), a sauna team and the men’s for players, a video practice facility, but it room and many other also provides a beautiful convenient features to recruiting tool for both squads. facilitate coaching.

It’s the final gem in Just down the hall, hockey’s several steps closer to Wisconsin LaBahn’s rink, lies the crown.

Kelly Erickson

Senior Sports Editor

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Junior defender Paul Yonga is one of six other starting juniors to lead the Badgers in 2012. Yonga started 15 of 16 games last season and is one of Wisconsin’s three team captains.

Seasoned Yonga leads strong defense Nick Daniels Associate Sports Editor On a Badger soccer team that lived and died on its defensive performances last fall, every defender’s ability to do his job on the field will be critical to the team’s success this season. This is especially true of junior defender Paul Yonga.

As one of the returning starters on a back line that managed to earn seven shutouts last year, the team will need Yonga to anchor their defense this year if they are to match their 2011 second place finish in a very competitive Big Ten Conference.

Yonga, who two years ago was just another young player trying to adjust to the college game, comes into this season as one of the most experienced players on the field for UW after serving as a regular contributor on the team for the last two years.

“You can’t give guys experience like that,” head coach John Trask said. “He has seen a lot now in his two years. “[Yonga] has been through two Big Ten seasons, two Big Ten tournaments, games in California and games in Florida. That experience makes it easier for us as

coaches because he has seen it all before.”

And, as if that wasn’t enough experience to consider him a seasoned veteran for the Badgers this year, Yonga spent his summer playing for a soccer team called Bridges FC. Based out of Chicago, they traveled across Europe scheduling matches against some of the most talented professional reserve teams in Denmark and the Netherlands.

Even though Bridges FC generally fields soccer players who have already graduated college and are now looking to earn a trial or a contract with a European team, both Yonga and UW teammate Nick Janus were also given the opportunity to test their mettle against top European opponents. Just two years out of high school, the Brooklyn Park, Minn., native comes back to Madison this fall with his foot already in the door to a future of playing professional soccer in Europe after college.

“It was a great experience, and playing professionally has always been a dream of mine,” Yonga said. “I definitely hope to go back after I am done with my college career, and hopefully I can maybe get a trial with a big club team in either Denmark or the

Netherlands in the future.”

An opportunity that only a select few players will ever get, it’s experiences like these that have helped the talented defender gain the respect of his teammates, especially the younger players, who look to Yonga as an example of what they need to do to be successful as they move forward in their own college careers.

“He is always someone you can go and talk to,” freshman defender Adam Lauko said.

“On the field, he is always telling you where to be, which can be really helpful in the transition from the academy game to the college level. He is someone for us younger guys to look up to.”

As a result, it was no surprise when it came to naming team captains in the lead up to this fall, Yonga was immediately singled out by his teammates with fellow junior Chris Prince and senior Kyle McCrudden.

“He is a junior captain,” Trask said. “We’ve got two of them this year, and I think that that speaks volumes about him as a person.”

“He’s not a yeller and a screamer,” Trask said. “He leads by example, but I also think [Yonga] is just such a great personality. When things happen within the

team and players need to be talked to and things like that, he doesn’t shy away from that either. He knows how to communicate with the guys.”

At 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, he certainly looks the part of a strong defender, but Yonga credits his soccer IQ after years on the field for allowing him to gain a competitive advantage on his opponents.

“I am not necessarily the quickest,” Yonga said, “But I am strong, and I use my soccer smarts to get me in the best position to be successful in games, and hopefully get the team in a position to win.”

Still, despite all of the things that Yonga has going for him as an individual heading into this season, it is the team goals that Yonga is most eager to cross off the list.

“We want to get a Big Ten conference championship.

We haven’t done that yet; we only came in second last year,” Yonga said. “Then also we really want to qualify for the NCAA tournament. We came pretty close last year as a bubble team, so hopefully we can finally make it and have a good run in the NCAA tournament.”

If Yonga continues to shine in the defense this season, those goals might just be possible.

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The combo of running back Rex Burkhead and signal-caller Taylor Martinez will provide the first true test for the Badgers, an early indicator of how far Bret Bielema’s squad can go. Playing at Memorial Stadium — home to more than 300-straight sellouts — for the first time since 1973, an early season slip-up in Lincoln would be no surprise.

Defensive stalwart Jonathan Brown (108 tackles, six sacks in 2011) may be the second-best linebacker in the Big Ten after Chris Borland.

Brown should provide an early challenge for Montee Ball and the rest of UW’s talented backfield.

Wisconsin will be heavily favored, but the Illini would love to upset an undefeated Badgers squad on the road.

A formidable passing defense led by cornerback Ricardo Allen could prove troubling for first-year Big Ten quarterback Danny O’Brien. Defensive tackle Kawann Short is one of the best defensive players in the conference and has a 315-pound frame that could stifle Wisconsin’s ground game. Sandwiched in the middle of the schedule, Purdue has the traits of a trap game.

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conference Threats minnesota msu LOW The battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe should be one of the easier conference matchups of the year for UW. Gophers quarterback MarQueis Gray is a quick dual-threat quarterback and will challenge the Badgers’ two top defensive playmakers —Borland and Mike Taylor. But the Badgers should grab their ninthstraight victory over Minnesota with relative ease.

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Michigan State returns a tough defense and a solid running game in junior Le’Veon Bell (948 rushing yards in 2011) but will feature a new quarterback in junior Andrew Maxwell.

The visiting team in this rivalry hasn’t won since 2002, and with the game at Camp Randall, the trend will most continue. w ost likely e y co t ue.

There’s no better way to put it: The Hoosiers stunk last year (one win, zero conference wins), ranking dead last in the conference in total defense (458.7 yards allowed per game) and tenth in total offense.

The team’s only returning All-Big Ten player is its kicker, Mitch Ewald.

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In what could be the biggest game of the year, the Badgers get their first crack at an Urban Meyer-led Buckeyes squad late in the conference season. With the athletic dual-threat quarterback Braxton Miller leading the potent spread offense and a stout defense anchored by All-Big Ten defensive end John Simon, the talented Buckeyes will be a stern test.

While Penn State endured arguably the worst scandal in the history of collegiate athletics this past year, the Nittany Lions were still able to retain players like quarterback Matt McGloin and All-Big Ten linebacker Gerald Hodges. Happy Valley is always a challenge for the Badgers; they’re just 3-3 there.

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Non-revenue Badger athletes shine in London Nick Daniels Nick’s Picks At the University of Wisconsin, it’s no surprise that football and basketball garner so much support.

With a football team that has reached back-toback Rose Bowls and a basketball team that has qualified for 14-straight NCAA tournaments, the programs deserve every bit of the attention they receive.

But with the presence of two high-achieving, highprofile programs such as these on campus, many other talented UW athletic programs have slipped through the cracks when it comes to receiving some much-deserved attention.

Part of the appeal that college sports have always offered to their fans is the opportunity to see the next generation of great

professional athletes in their respective sports. To be able to say, “I used to watch her play in college” or “I saw him play before he was famous,” appeals to the fan in all of us. And while the men’s football and basketball teams have certainly offered their fair share of future talents — Alan Ameche, Michael Finley and most recently Russell Wilson, to name a few — the football and basketball programs only scratch the surface of the athletic talent that this university has had over the years.

One very obvious measure of this largely ignored talent can be seen in one of the oldest of timehonored traditions: the Olympics.

This summer, thousands of the best athletes in the world met in London to compete in the XXX Summer Olympic Games.

But what the reader may be surprised to note is that nine of those athletes spent at least a portion of their collegiate careers right here in Madison.

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been scattered across the numerous UW athletic programs in the past 70plus years.

To put the amount of talent that fans are missing out on in perspective, 23 Badgers have gone on to play in the NBA since 1947. Meanwhile, UW has sent 27 rowers compete in the Olympics since the 1948 Games — a number that seems even more impressive when you take into account that the summer games take place just once every four years, while the NBA competes every year.

In total, nine different sports — including track, rowing, diving, swimming, wrestling, hockey, curling, basketball and soccer — have been represented in the Olympics over the years by Badgers, with some of the more surprising of the sports to represent Wisconsin being the track and field, rowing and cross country teams.

Of the nine UW Olympians to compete this summer, six of them — Evan Jager, Egle Staisiunaite,

as the ultimate test of an athlete’s ability, the Olympics boast a level of competition that no domestic league — the MLB, NBA, or NFL — can rival. And while the NFL might be able to name the best player or team in the nation, the Olympic games provide a platform for naming the best athletes in the world. Since basketball’s debut in the Olympics in 1904, UW has only ever had one basketball player represent the Badgers — Kirk Penny (who played for New Zealand) in the 2004 Summer Games.

So if these UW Olympians don’t play football or basketball, where are they coming from you might ask?

Well, they come from a wide array of the athletic programs Wisconsin has to offer. Quite a few of these athletes come from the storied UW men’s and women’s hockey teams — in the 2010 Winter Games alone UW had 13 hockey representatives earn 13 Olympic medals — but Olympians have

Gwen Jorgensen, Matt Tegenkamp, Hilary Stellingwerff and current Badger track and cross country star Mohammed Ahmed — all competed in track/running events. The other three — Grant James, Ross James and Kristin Hedstrom — competed in rowing events.

At first this might come as a surprise, but when you look closer it becomes clear that Wisconsin has been a hotbed for running and rowing talent for years now.

Both the men’s cross country and the men’s track and field teams are the reigning Big Ten Champions, and cross country lays claim to the title of reigning national champions.

The cross country team has won the last 13 (no, that’s not a typo) Big Ten championships in a row.

Good luck finding another team on campus with anything close to that record of success.

Meanwhile, men’s rowing competed in the National Championships in 2012 and earned two medals including a bronze

medal in the open four and a silver medal in the lightweight four. Just four years ago in 2008, they also grabbed a national championship.

And while a name like Mohammed Ahmed might not be as well known as Monteé Ball, it should be.

After all, he led his team to a national title last fall, something that Ball wasn’t able to match in the football team’s secondconsecutive Rose Bowl loss.

So while many of you may have been unable to get football season tickets this year, it might be worth considering tuning in to another one of UW’s many sports programs instead.

You never know, you might just be lucky enough to witness a future Olympic gold medalist in the making.

Nick is a junior majoring in journalism. Do you agree that these less-celebrated athletes deserve more time in the spotlight? Or is it fair for football and basketball to remain king? Let him know at ndaniels@badgerherald. com.

Improved schedule will only help Wisconsin basketball Ian McCue Right On Cue It’s about damn time.

That was my first thought after checking out the Wisconsin men’s basketball nonconference season for the upcoming season. The cupcakes from the likes of the Southland Conference (Southeastern Louisiana, anyone?) are still present, but the Badgers’ pre-Big Ten schedule looks remarkably strong when compared to those of years past.

Those schools that you can’t believe actually exist, the ones Wisconsin pays big money to travel to Madison and get decimated on the Kohl Center floor, have not disappeared. But they no longer dominate the schedule as in years past.

Highlighted by matchups with Florida, Cornell, Virginia and Creighton, Bo Ryan finally isn’t backing down. And the nonconference

slate will finally offer legitimate preparation for a Big Ten conference that has over recent years molded into a basketball powerhouse.

In Jordan Taylor’s senior year, the 2011-12 season, Wisconsin’s first five opponents finished with a combined record of 47110, a 43 percent winning percentage. Among them were such gems as Kennesaw State (3-28) and Colgate (8-22) and not a single one played in last year’s NCAA tournament.

This year? A combined record of 95-65, with two teams that made it past the first round of the 2012 tournament and an Elite Eight squad in Florida that narrowly missed out on a spot in the Final Four. And a Cornell team that when it last took part in March Madness in 2010, knocked out the Badgers in the second round on the way to shooting a ridiculous 61 percent from the floor.

The ACC/Big Ten Challenge and the annual in-state battle with Big East power Marquette usually stand among the few watchable games in the early part of the season. Aside from

the occasional game with BYU or UNLV, the living room couch was usually the best spot to catch an embarrassing nonconference schedule. But, could it be that the Badgers realized such padding of the schedule only hurt them when March rolled around?

A program that has failed to make it past the Sweet 16 since 2005 and always flames out in either the second or third round just took a big step forward. It may have taken the better part of a decade, but scheduling ACC, SEC and Pac-12 teams should help with the perennial postseason disappointments.

The impact may not be immediate, especially in a year where Ryan lost his most productive guard of the last two seasons, who often single-handedly carried UW: Jordan Taylor. A 15thconsecutive appearance in the NCAA tournament is preordained, but this team does not appear to have the makings for a deep postseason run.

Kentucky, Duke, North Carolina — the teams that seem to hold a reserved seat in the Final Four each year — understand that

quality matchups mean postseason success. So maybe Barry Alvarez and co. finally realized that one game in Chapel Hill or a grind-it-out game against Notre Dame doesn’t make up for a complete lack of competition in the rest of the nonconference schedule.

The best early season lineup in years — which also includes games with Arizona State/Arkansas at the Las Vegas Invitational and California — will leave the Badgers with a few more losses at season’s end. It would take a heroic effort to upset the Gators, who are returning three starters from the team that ran all the way to the Elite Eight, in Gainesville.

It may hurt their placement in the tournament, but whatever is lost in seeding will be more than made up for in experience. There’s no true value in racking up wins by 40-point margins (twice the case in 2011-12) when they do nothing more than cushion the team’s record. Good luck explaining how that 77-31 drubbing of Missouri-

Kansas City helped us in a heartbreaking single-point loss to Syracuse in the Sweet 16.

The Big Ten once again looks loaded with talent, a group of contenders led

by Indiana’s Cody Zeller and Michigan’s Trey Burke.

The Hoosiers, after finally returning to relevance last season, will eye a national title this year.

Such competition makes it all the more important that the Badgers play nationally relevant teams before the real season — the all-important conference season — begins.

It may help the Badgers avoid the damaging early conference disappointments like last year’s seven-point loss to Iowa at home.

These eye-catching matchups will also help the program gain exposure and build a national brand, an area in which it has been unable to keep pace with the football program.

It’s no secret that the Madison hardwood is not a hotbed for the top high school prospects, and much of that is often blamed on the pass-first,

ego-deflating swing offense. But primetime spots on ESPN and suiting up against nationallyrecognized foes from outside the Big Ten can only help the program grow.

So relish the exciting lineup, Badger fans.

Games against Cornell, Virgnia and Cal warrant packing the Kohl Center, a strange feeling when it’s November or December and the opposing team doesn’t have “Marquette” emblazoned across its chest.

Now if only the football program would glance across the athletic department walls and follow suit. But for now, let’s just take it one step at a time.

And hope the basketball program keeps this up.

Barry deserves a pat on the back.

Ian is a senior majoring in journalism. Are you also a fan of the strong nonconference slate? Or do you like beating up on the little guys? Let him know on Twitter @imccue or email him at imccue@ badgerherald.com.

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Will Ball win Heisman?

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Nick Korger

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The best back in the Big Ten won’t be able to match the insane numbers he posted in 2011, dimming his chances at the winning coveted trophy Ball has the speed, power and vision to be one of the elite runners in the nation this season, but he simply set too high a bar last season to live up to this year’s preseason Heisman hype.

It’s not that No. 28 can’t handle the pressure. It’s that matching the 1,923 yards on the ground and still unbelievable 39 touchdowns from 2011 is a nearly impossible feat.

And he didn’t get off to a promising start with his 120 yards on 32 carries (3.8-yard average) against an FCS defense (even if it was a decent one) in Northern Iowa.

With historic numbers last season — by far the best of any running back in college football — his fourth-place finish last year may be the closest he comes to bringing home the Heisman Trophy.

He will certainly put up impressive numbers this season and have plenty of highlight reel runs, but Ball would need everything to go perfectly in his final season in a Wisconsin uniform to improve on his remarkable junior campaign.

Further damaging his

chances of living up to the sizable hype is an offensive line that failed to open the big holes for one of the most talented backfields in the nation in the season-opener. Ball can’t spin off defenders and bulldoze over undersized defensive backs if the run creators in front of him can’t create enough space for him to get beyond the line of scrimmage.

Only time will tell if Travis Frederick and Ricky Wagner can lead a line comparable to that of last year, a unit led by Peter Konz and Kevin Zeitler, two early-round NFL draft picks.

So, will MoneyBall have a great season, the best of any tailback in the Big Ten? Yes. But I don’t think he will find himself giving an acceptance speech at New York’s Downtown Athletic Club this December.

The lone hope is that they hand him the “career Heisman,” for his achievements over the last two years rather than a single season. But that late in the season, Barkley-mania will have already overtaken the nation.

Despite slow start to 2012 campaign, Ball will get back on track to match Heisman hype and emerge as a top contender in December There’s no doubt about it, it’s going to be a challenge for Monteé Ball to repeat the stat line and success of 2011. But if the Northern Iowa game cast doubts about Ball’s potential to repeat his historic junior year, just remember a few key facts.

One, the offensive line is replacing three starters from a year ago. There’s going to be a period in this nonconference schedule where this new starting group finds its chemistry together. However, this shouldn’t be a cause for concern. Wisconsin’s hogmollies will find their groove sooner rather than later and open holes for Ball big enough for the Route 80 bus to fit through.

Two, the Badgers will still have a solid pass game to keep opponents from stacking the box against the run game. While offensive coordinator Matt Canada played conservatively against the Panthers — something most play-callers do in the nonconference season so conference opponents are limited in their scouting — new quarterback Danny O’Brien made the most of his passing opportunities,

going 19-23 for 219 yards and two touchdowns. One of the two touchdowns was a 53-yard strike, as O’Brien showcased his ability to beat opponents deep.

Three, Monteé Ball is still Monteé Ball. It isn’t difficult to notice the Badgers’ tailback looks physically stronger than a season ago (Ball added over seven pounds of muscle in the offseason), and that will pay dividends in a long season of run-heavy football. Saturday, Ball constantly produced yards out of nothing, as he experienced first contact behind the line of scrimmage multiple times.

Once the offense finds its rhythm and the holes open up, there are plenty of reasons to believe Ball will put up similar total yards to a season ago. And while the touchdowns may not come in bunches, Ball will still find himself with a solid chance to win the Heisman in 2012.

After all, Ball knows that his draft stock in the NFL is affected by his performance this season.

And that’s powerful motivation.

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Men’s soccer finds motivation Sean Zak Associate Sports Editor Three years ago, the Wisconsin men’s soccer team was in the middle of an extended period of mediocrity.

After 13 consecutive seasons of missing the NCAA tournament, a 7-9-2 record ensued, prompting a change.

Then John Trask arrived.

Trask inherited a consistently losing program and has turned the table in just two seasons as head coach. With a strong nucleus of players from his initial recruiting class, the Badgers are preparing for not only a second consecutive winning season, but also another shot at qualifying for the NCAA tournament.

The Badgers (1-1-1) return 16 letter winners to the field in 2012, and just about all of them have stayed busy since they last competed at the McClimon Complex last fall.

Trask was selected as an assistant coach for the 23-andunder men’s national team, while sophomore defender AJ Cochran was selected to attend the U-20 men’s national team training camp.

Outside of the national scene, the Badgers dominated the spring slate with a 4-11 record while working out different starting rotations.

The spring squad welcomes a large incoming class of freshman and adds to what was already a rather young team.

With just four seniors on the roster, Wisconsin added eight new players, including two transfers — sophomore midfielder Jide Oluyedun and junior forward Toni Ramadani. Oluyedun played

in six matches with Syracuse, and Ramadani played in all 31 matches for Bradley.

Trask views the transfer additions as a crucial input to the production of the team in the offseason.

“Getting a guy like Jide in a transfer situation is huge,” Trask noted. “The same goes for Tony Ramadani from Bradley. When they are breaking the lineup, it is different. They are definitely not true freshmen.”

Both Oluyedun and Ramadani have made the most of their transfer situations and started in the Badgers’ first game against Memphis.

Rounding out the new group of Badgers are freshmen Drew Conner and Adam Lauko.

Conner was a highly touted recruit out of Cary, Ill., scoring a goal in the first match while Lauko started on defense.

For Trask, the incoming freshmen are not only a tool for the team’s success as individuals, but also a way to improve the games of veteran players.

“We continued to add depth to the team by bringing in another good set of young guys,” Trask said. “The guys who were already here were working very hard, but adding some more quality young players, their training got even more demanding.”

Leading the younger players will come from the large junior class. In their match against Memphis, Wisconsin started seven juniors, led by mainstays Chris Prince, Paul Yonga, Blake Succa and Nick Janus.

All four have played in at least 15 matches in each of the last three seasons and share a distinct connection as a group.

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Junior forward Chris Prince returns to lead the offensive attack for Wisconsin in 2012. Prince scored a team-high seven goals in 2011, earning second team All-Big Ten honors.

“We had seven freshmen starting my freshmen year, and that doesn’t happen very often,” Prince said. “We’ve played around 40 games together and we know each other very well. We definitely have a special bond.”

Prince, as well as Yonga, was named a captain for the 2012 season in addition to senior defender Kyle McCrudden.

Prince is the most heralded member of the team, being named to the All-Big Ten

Second Team as a forward in each of his two seasons.

Although he is just a junior, Prince hasn’t sidestepped his role as a leader for the Badgers.

“I definitely feel like a leader,” Prince said. “Most freshmen don’t get the chance to start, so experiencewise, I feel like a senior. My experience allows me to feel very comfortable out on the field.”

When he is out on the field, the rest of his team can feel

comfortable as well. Prince has played in every game but one throughout his career, leading the team with 11 goals over that stretch.

Unfortunately, First Team All-Big Ten midfielder Tomislav Zadro will not be joining Prince on the offensive side of the field. Zadro, who led the Badgers with six goals in 2011, suffered a torn ACL in the spring and will be taking a medical redshirt this season.

Although the majority of their starting lineup is decided, there is still a competition brewing for Wisconsin’s starting goalkeeper. Junior Max Jentsch has started 25 games through his first two seasons but has been battling with freshman Chase Rau throughout camp.

Jentsch started at goalie for the Badgers in their first game but was pulled in favor of Rau at halftime.

Although he is the most seasoned goalkeeper on the roster, Jentsch expected the competition and feels he is benefitting from it.

“Last spring they told

me there was going to be a goalie competition this year, and there definitely is,” Jentsch said. “[The competition] definitely pushes the goalies to be on their toes. We feel like we need to play our best or we will get pulled.”

Coach Trask said the team would start to hit their stride once the goalie position is settled.

Regardless of who wins the battle, the entire team will have plenty of motivation for the season, thanks in part to their opponents.

After finishing 2011 with a 4-2 conference record and a tie for second place, the Badgers were picked to finish sixth out of seven teams by the Big Ten coaches. While they may not be the best team in the conference, Trask and co. feel much better than where their colleagues placed them. “[The rankings] angered the whole team. After finishing second last year, you would think we would get a little more respect,” Prince said. “Now we just have to go out and prove that we are better than that.”

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Youthful Badgers seek NCAA tourney berth Team lost just single starter from 2011, faces tough nonconference slate

Badgers are sophomores Courtney Thomas and Ellen Chapman. Thomas, a setter, and Chapman, an outsider hitter, both made the Big Ten All-Freshman team in 2011 and the duo’s return will be crucial to Zach Nelson building team chemistry.

Volleyball Writer “We’re really focusing on working and being a better The 2012 Wisconsin team and being good women’s volleyball team teammates,” Mitchell said. is no longer a team of “It’s getting better every freshmen without any day in practice, and we’re college experience. really making an effort to The Badgers (5-1) are a work on that in practice year older and are looking so when we’re on the court to build on last season’s and playing in matches, it’s team that finished with a natural for us.”

16-16 overall record, going The Badgers’ chemistry 8-12 in the Big Ten. The will have to form early if young Badgers showed they want to be able to flashes of great volleyball be competitive in a Big last season, including their Ten loaded with talented upset of sixth-ranked Big teams. Nebraska and Penn Ten powerhouse Penn State are picked to be State. atop the conference oncae However, the Badgers again and are ranked No. struggled in 1 and No. 4 in most close the nation, matches, respectively, “We’re more going just 1-3 in the early in matches experienced. part of the decided 2012 season.

We’re looking to in five build chemistry, Wisconsin sets. Many was the pointed to competitiveness underdog Wisconsin’s and sustainability in most of inexperience of quality play its matches for those last season, close losses. throughout the but hopes But as match.” to be more head coach competitive Pete Waite Pete Waite this season, puts it, Head coach especially inexperience against the is no longer top teams. an excuse.

“It’s a tough conference, “We talked a lot about but I think we can match our youth last year and up with anyone,” Thomas we can’t talk about that said. “If we play as hard anymore,” Waite said. as we can, we can beat “We’re more experienced. anyone.”

We’re looking to build The Badgers kicked off the team chemistry, their season Aug. 24 when competitiveness and they played in the South sustainability of quality Florida Invitational. The play throughout the Badgers went 2-1 while match.”

Thomas and Chapman The Badgers bring back were named to the allathleticism in the middle tournament team. of the court with the UW returns home for return of senior middle the annual Inntowner blocker Alexis Mitchell. Invitational at the Field Mitchell, already a two- House beginning Sept. time All-Big Ten honorable 7. Other notable games mention selection in her on the schedule include career at Wisconsin, will home games against both look to continue to be the Penn State and Nebraska Badgers’ spark plug with Sept. 28 and Nov. 18, her high-intensity play. respectively. When the Two other notable Badgers travel to Penn returning starters for the State Nov. 4, the match will

be aired live on ESPN2.

But Wisconsin will rely on contributions from its role players if they want to stay competitive in these challenging match-ups.

Waite said that they have already seen contributions from many of the young players.

“I think somebody who’s been stepping up already is [junior outside hitter] Julie Mikaelsen,” Waite said. “She has played a role

in past years but she has really stepped up her game and made improvements in the spring and the summer.

[Sophomore defensive specialist] Deme Morales is doing more in the ball handling role than she did last year, so that means we’re more solid there. And [sophomore outside hitter] Crystal Graff is out there after knee surgery, so she’s ... trying to get back to the level she was before the

injury.”

With additional experience comes higher expectations, and with higher expectations come bigger goals. Junior libero Annemarie Hickey is confident the team can build on its success last season: “I know we work really hard in practice and our team is going to do a lot of great things,” Hickey said. “We have a lot of

confidence in each other and I think that’s a good start for us.”

“We’ve got to build on last year,” Waite said. “We were .500 last year, so we want to get above .500 and make the [NCAA] tournament. That’s always our goal. It’s going to take a change of culture in the gym, but I like the intensity that our coaches and players have brought so far.”

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Senior middle blocker Alexis Mitchell started 31 games last season on the way to her second consecutive All-Big Ten honorable mention season. She has helped lead UW to a 5-1 record this year.

UW fan experience extends beyond Camp Randall Sean Zak Zak It To Ya When it comes to the typical UW student’s social life in the fall, an outward view presents just a single location on campus that seems to matter: Camp Randall.

Back-to-back Rose Bowls and increasing hype nationwide offer what seems to be the perfect recipe for another great season spent at 1440 Monroe Street.

However, there are plenty of other options on this campus, athletics-wise, offering premium Badger entertainment.

While the football program holds the largest roster on campus (112 student-athletes), there remains over 150 athletes in other sports that will be suiting up in cardinal and white throughout the fall. While Wisconsin may fit the classification of a “football school”, there are plenty of other sports that this university bids to its 35,000-plus students.

But first, let’s hang around the friendly, familiar confines of the Camp Randall complex.

Adjoining Camp Randall Olympic Trials. Although is the UW Field House, the swimming and diving formerly the home of season extends into the in-state foes Wisconsin basketball. spring, It now plays host to the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Wisconsin-Green Wisconsin volleyball and team throughout the Bay will attempt to match fall, and although hoops their human-fins against have left the Field House, the best UW has to offer. the volleyball arena can Looming in the distance, provide an equally riveting the best of the Big Ten will travel to the Nat in sporting environment.

In front of a sold- February for the Big Ten out crowd last season, Quad Duals. the volleyball squad defended its home floor against perennial In front of a sold-out crowd powerhouse Penn State, ranked sixth nationally last season, the volleyball at the time. It resulted squad defended its home in a five-set classic, and floor against perennial the four-time defending national champions were powerhouse Penn State. sent home with a look of stunning defeat.

Even further west of Wisconsin returns five of six starters from a year campus is where the real ago and will welcome three competition begins. The teams to the Field House McClimon Track/Soccer currently ranked in the top Complex lays claim to the 10 nationally. If volleyball men’s and women’s soccer is your thing, then the teams, a pair of squads rapidly gaining national Field House is your place.

On the way to Lake notoriety.

The men’s team Mendota, you will find the holds an Natatorium. The Nat offers currently the rare experience on unblemished record at campus where more than 1-0 after a thrilling comeone Wisconsin team can from-behind victory over be competing at the same Memphis. While their four goals in the final 20 time.

The Wisconsin men’s minutes is far from the and women’s swimming norm, the Badgers won six and diving teams call one-goal games last season the Nat home and are and have a knack for latereturning from national game heroics.

A squad that closed out competition at the

its 2011 season with a 10-82 record, with an extra year of experience, the Badgers should see some of their exciting potential come to fruition this season.

Equally as thrilling is the surprise of the women’s soccer team. The Badgers already built some clout long before students returned for classes this semester. Entering the weekend, Wisconsin is undefeated with three home victories and has yet to surrender a single goal this season. Their No. 14 ranking will surely add a target to their back as they chase their first Big Ten Championship in over 15 years.

And nestled just off the shore of Lake Mendota, a stroll down the lakeshore path will not only find the McClimon Complex but also Goodman Diamond, home to the Wisconsin softball team.

In the spring, the Badgers polished off their most successful season in the history of the program, winning 14 of 18 home games. Any opponent that leaves Goodman Diamond

with a victory is certainly beating the odds and this year should be no different.

Wisconsin returns all nine starters from last season and will play four home exhibition doubleheaders this fall. With the Milwaukee Brewers well out of the playoff chase, why not go enjoy some winning softball within the Dairy State?

Clearly, there are many forceful teams that never grace the confines of Camp Randall, but one team always seems to get their shining moment without ever having to wear shoulder pads and helmets.

The Wisconsin men’s cross country team has won 13 straight Big Ten championships, ten straight NCAA regional championships and always find themselves earning a spot of recognition in an end zone during a football game. They spend almost all their time near the top of the national rankings and will be looking to defend their 2011 national title.

The Zimmer Championship Course

is their hallowed running ground, recently opened in 2009. With grass and meadows that rival the adjacent beauty of the University Ridge Golf Course, visiting the Zimmer Course should be on every UW student’s bucket list.

While there are few things in this world that can match the aura provided by Camp Randall on game day, why limit yourself to that venue alone? Between the likes of the Field House, the magnificence of the Zimmer Course, and the fields lining Mendota, there is plenty of Wisconsin yet to be explored.

So take a good look at what the rest of the sports teams at this university has in store.

Football season only lasts so long.

Sean is a junior majoring in journalism and communication arts. Have a favorite spot on campus for non-revenue sports that he left out? Let him know at szak@badgerherald.com or on Twitter @sean_zak.

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Womens’ soccer jumps out to impressive start Young roster, led

by Walls, sits at 4-1 despite losing key seniors from 2011 Caroline Sage Women’s Soccer Writer The start of the 2012 season for the UW women’s soccer team can be safely classified as one thing compared to last year’s season: different.

The No. 14 Badgers (4-1-0) were undefeated after their first three games, a first for UW since 2005. In 2011, UW opened with a 2-1 record, winning games by a single goal. However, Wisconsin managed to outscore their opponents 10-0 in the first three games of 2012, and head coach Paula Wilkins can be nothing but pleased with her team’s progress.

“Any coach will tell you that if you start off the season with three wins, you’ve got to be happy. So I am, and this group has been a lot different than in the past,” Wilkins, in her sixth year as head coach, said. “Last year, we got kind of put back because of not reaching our goals right at the first part, but this team is just taking it game by game, and it is a pretty cool experience.”

After starting off the year with three wins, Wisconsin headed to California for a two game road trip. On Friday UW suffered its first loss of the season to No. 2 UCLA 2-0. Sunday was a different story as the Badgers bounced right back with a 4-2 victory over Loyola-Marymount.

Wisconsin has only four returning starters, making their early success that much more impressive.

Sophomore forward Cara Walls is looking to continue her dominant play up top, after leading UW in scoring with nine goals during her breakout freshman season.

Graduated forward Laurie Nosbusch was instrumental to Walls’ success last season, acting as her mentor and partner for the Wisconsin offense.

“It is really hard now that [Nosbusch] is not here anymore, but it was really beneficial for me to have played with her, to learn how to play that position successfully,” Walls said. “There is a lot of responsibility as a forward to score goals … I do feel more responsible now.”

Starting alongside Walls is redshirt junior forward Paige Adams. After not playing during the 2010 season due to an injury, Adams recovered and played in 14 games last

season.

Also returning to the offensive mix is redshirt sophomore Kodee Williams — who missed last season with an injury — after starting all 20 games her freshman season. “[Walls and Adams] are a great compliment to each other and on top of that Williams coming in … those guys have been a force up front and really helpful to each other,” Wilkins said.

“They have built a great dynamic group.”

A new defensive look Senior captain Lindsey Johnson is the lone returning starter for Wisconsin’s defense.

Johnson has served as an anchor for the back line since her freshman year, and also provides a link to the offense, placing third in assists last season with four.

Three freshman,

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Senior defender Lindsey Johnson started all 20 games in 2011, gathering six points. She’s expected to be a key contributor for a Badgers squad that started this season 3-0.

Alexandra Heller, Brianna Stelzer and Lexi Peterson have played alongside Johnson in the opening games for UW this season.

Wilkins said that the chemistry among the team has been the best she has seen in her six years as the Badgers head coach.

With the loss of rock solid Michelle Dalton, UW’s starting goaltender last season, a key question for Wisconsin was who would fill the spot in front of the net. Redshirt senior and captain Lauren Gunderson has stepped up and made an early impact, recording shutouts in all three games.

Gunderson has also been active in establishing the defensive line, and Wilkins says she serves as both a positive motivator and organizer to her young defensemen. “[Gunderson]’s got a great personality and is kind of the humorous one on the team and I think that brings players in and there has been good communication,” Wilkins said. “And having three freshman on the backline, that is important because being a fifth year senior, she has kind of taken them under her wing and that has built chemistry.”

Committee of Leaders Leadership within the team will be a decisive factor fot the Badgers’ continued success. Seniors Monica Lam-Feist and Joana Bielefeld will serve as captains along with Johnson and Gunderson this season.

Lam-Feist has started in the midfield for UW since her freshman season, providing a link up the field with an offensive mind.

Bielefeld had a breakout season last year, starting all twenty games for Wisconsin and named the Badgers most improved player at season’s end.

Gunderson said that with all four captains having different personalities, they have been able to mesh well with one another and create

Explosive UW offense key to success With new, agressive mindset, collection of talent allows Badgers to score 10 goals in first three games Redshirt sophomore Kodee Williams has Women’s Soccer Writer been an integral piece in Last year, the Wisconsin UW’s offensive success women’s soccer team so far, scoring two goals displayed an offensive and pitching in with two attack that was stagnant assists through three at best. UW ended up in games. Williams, who the bottom half of the missed all of last season Big Ten in most offensive due to injury and began categories, including the season coming off ninth in goals scored and the bench, is delighted with the way she and her shots per game.

The Badgers’ offensive teammates have played woes were due mostly to thus far. “[The way I have started a lack of personnel with the ability to contribute the season] feels great,” Williams said. “I think our offensively.

This year, with team mindset this year newfound depth at the has been really good and offensive positions, the that’s made it really easy Badgers are taking an for me to come back. I had a bit of a aggressive rough spring, approach but I’ve been to their “I think [the offensive offensive success] feeling great this season attack. and the whole Through is from the team has the first work rate of he been playing three midfield and the and games of forwards. Its their well, that makes it their noneasy on the conference willingness to forwards to schedule, attack and their score goals.” the willingness to get The return Badgers are of Williams dominating forward and their and the their willingness to be opponents unselfish for each addition of seven on the other.” freshmen who offensive Paula Wilkins play either side of Head coach midfield or the ball, forward have averaging given the more than three goals a game after Badgers offensive depth averaging just over a goal that hasn’t been seen in in each game a season ago. years past. This gives Head coach Paula Badgers several scoring Wilkins couldn’t be threats to rely on, as seven happier with the way players have scored at the offense has been least one goal already this playing so far this season, season.

Sophomore forward attributing the success to a strong chemistry Cara Walls, who was the between the forwards and team’s leading scorer last year and earned a spot on midfielders.

“I think [the offensive the All Big-Ten freshman success] is from the work team, welcomes the extra rate of the midfield and help putting up points this the forwards,” Wilkins year.

“There are more people said. “It’s their willingness to attack and their who can get forward and willingness to get forward contribute this year,” Walls and their willingness to be said. “Last year it was kind unselfish for each other. of just me and another senior, Laurie (Nosbusch), It’s fantastic.”

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who were kind of just always stranded forward.

This year we have a lot of good girls who can get forward and score goals.”

Along with depth, Wisconsin has been taking an aggressive approach on the offensive side of the field. UW is averaging 17.3 shots a game through its three games — considerably higher than the 13.3 shots a game it averaged last season — and has already amassed 17 corners compared to its opponents’ eight. “[The offense] has been aggressive,” Wilkins said. “We’ve gotten more numbers in the box then we’ve ever had; we’re committing people forward. We really want to space people out so

we are willing to give up some stuff on transition just because we want to spread people out and be dynamic.”

“We really combine well with one another. I don’t know if we have an outand-out “take-on player” but it’s more of a group effort, and I think the scoring has been spread out and I think that’s a great thing for the team.”

Wisconsin’s new assertiveness on the offensive approach has so far produced two wins in which the team has scored more than three goals.

In contrast, the Badgers had only one game in which they scored more than three goals all of last season.

The offense has been

getting some help from the defensive players as well. Senior defenseman Lindsey Johnson has aided the Badgers’ offense by stacking up three assists in three games after garnering four assists all of last year.

Johnson fit right in with the aggressive mindset of the offense, saying that she will do whatever she can to aid Wisconsin’s attack — one that looks intimidating through their first five games.

“I have an offensive mindset for sure,” Johnson said. “I’d rather be up front than in the back, so I try to get it to forwards and I try to get up the field as much as possible to have as many people as possible on the attack.”

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Sophomore forward Cara Walls scored nine goals as a freshman 2011, but will take on an even greater offensive role this year.

a well-rounded core leadership group.

Wilkins, likewise, is impressed with both the group of leaders taking the field in 2012 and the chemistry among the team.

“The seniors who are the leaders of the group right now, it is almost a committee. They all have special qualities that have done a lot for the program,” Wilkins said. “That [chemistry] will be important for building a foundation so along the way if something happens they are going to be confident in what they can do.”

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THIS WEEK'S TOP GAMES No. 23 Florida at Texas A&M

No. 6 Georgia at Missouri

Sat., Sept. 8• 2:30 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 8 • 6:45 p.m.

The first game for Missouri in the SEC, the Tigers face a Bulldog team that is an early favorite to take the SEC East. But with players suspended and a comparatively lax conference schedule, the Tigers could be the team to upset Georgia.

Penn St. at Virginia

Another matchup for a new SEC member when Texas A&M hosts Florida. The Gators will enter a hyped up Aggie crowd that has not hosted an SEC opponent since 1995. Home-field advnatage may be the deciding factor here.

NUMBER OF THE WEEK

Sat., Sept. 8 • 11 a.m.

The first road test for Bill O’Brien and the Nittany Lions. It will be interesting to see how Penn State handles Scott Stadium. Virgina returns most of its offensive players that helped the team to eight wins last year. Expect a close game.

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The number of NCAA Division 1-A football programs making their debut in a new conference this season. Two of these teams, WVU and TCU, were ranked in the preseason top 25.

NATIONAL RANKINGS Associated Press Top 25 1. USC 2. Alabama 3. LSU 4. Oklahoma 5. Oregon 6. Georgia 7. Florida State 8. Michigan 9. S. Carolina 10. Arkansas 11. West Virginia 12. Wisconsin 13. Michigan St.

USA Today Top 25

14. Clemson 15. Texas 16. Virginia Tech 17. Nebraska 18. Ohio State 19. Oklahoma St. 20. TCU 21. Stanford 22. Kansas St..

23. Florida 24. Boise St. 25. Louisville

PLAYER TO WATCH

1. LSU 2. Alabama 3. USC 4. Oklahoma 5. Oregon 6. Georgia 7. Florida State 8. Michigan 9. S. Carolina 10. Arkansas 11. West Virginia 12. Wisconsin 13. Michigan St.

STANDINGS ACC Atlantic

De’Anthony Thomas, RB, Oregon The departure of LaMichael James will give Thomas even more touches this season after an explosive freshman year.

His ability as a running back, reciever and kick returner will easily fill James’s role as Oregon’s offensive star.

Team Clemson FSU Maryland WF N.C. St. BC

Conf.

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1

Team Miami Duke UNC Virginia Ga. Tech Va. Tech

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Team UConn Rutgers S. Florida Temple Cinc.

Louisville Pittsburgh Syracuse

Opening the season for the first time since 1949 without Joe Paterno, all eyes were on the new man in charge. Despite the scandal surrounding the program, O’Brien has remained focused on rebuilding his team.

KEY RETURNEE Matt Barkley, QB, USC Giving up a likely top 10 pick in the NFL draft to play his senior year after being shut out of postseason play for the past two sesasons, Barkley has a lot to play for. He gives the Trojans a good chance to be at the top of the Pac-12 and make a run for the national title.

HEISMAN HOPEFULS 1. Denard Robinson, QB, Mich.

2011: 2,173 yards, 20 TDs 2. Marcus Lattimore, RB, South Carolina 2011: 818 yards, 11 TDs 3. Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin 2011: 2,229 total yards, 39 TDs 4. Geno Smith, QB, W. Virginia 2011: 4,385 yards, 31 TDs 5. Matt Barkley, QB, USC 2011: 3,528 yards, 39 TDs

CONFERENCE POWER RANKINGS

1.

SEC — Six straight national titles for the SEC and six teams in the Top 25. Should be another dominant year, and the additions of Missouri and Texas A&M only improve the look.

2.

Big Ten — Four solid teams have the potential to be in the top 10. While Ohio State is ineligible for postseason play, new head coach Urban Meyer will stregthen the conference with top recruits. Could be a big year for the B1G.

3.

Big XII — The loss of two long-standing programs will hurt the Big XII. Oklahoma will continue to dominate the conference, and newcomer West Virginia will be a contender despite facing new competition.

4.

Pac 12 — USC could very well be the conference’s ticket to a BCS National Championship. Oregon will be really good, but the rest of the conference lacks depth.

5.

ACC — Florida State continues to help put a spotlight on the ACC. The emergance of Virginia Tech onto the national scene falls on the shoulders of quarterback Logan Thomas.

WVU quarterback Geno Smith runs for a touchdown against Marshall to give the Mountaineers a 69-34 victory Saturday. Smith threw for 323 yards and four touchdowns.

New season changes look of power football conferences Continued trend of realignments strengthen already dominant SEC Caroline Sage Statistics Editor The new college football season promises to be another year of fierce competition with teams ready to give their fans something to cheer about. As in recent years, it also means a changing landscape for many programs.

Conference realignment has increased dramatically in the past few years. Since 2010, 32 universities with football programs have shifted to a new conference or become independent. This season is no different, and it’s making way for new competition but also passing by the rich history some programs share and fans have come to love.

However, one aspect of college football has gone unchanged and has even grown with the changes: the dominance of the SEC. The kickoff of the 2012 season marks the entrance of Missouri and Texas A&M to this powerhouse conference, bringing its total membership to 14 teams. With six consecutive national championships, one would think it would be hard for the SEC to make a bigger statement about the quality of talent it produces. The addition of these two teams can only produce an even larger pool of top-notch programs hoping to capture a national title.

Texas A&M is leaving behind the Big 12 conference, which holds some of its oldest rivalries, for the opportunity to play with powerhouse teams LSU and Alabama in the SEC West. While this transition will be tough, it will also mean its new opponents will play at Kyle Field and face the intimidating Aggie atmosphere it is famous for, a place where fans call themselves the “12th Man.”

Unranked going into the start of the season after a disappointing 7-6 record last year, a new conference, head coach, starting quarterback and systems both on offense and defense mean plenty of questions for the Aggies, but in the SEC success is usually rewarded with a more prominent bowl game.

Adding Missouri to the SEC mix also brings an end to the great Border War rivalry with Kansas that has roots dating back to the Civil War. A geographical outlier to the rest of the new conference, Missouri is just one of several teams to choose the perks of a top conference.

Boasting an 8-5 record in 2011, the Tigers face a much easier schedule than the Aggies. Missouri will likely see a bowl game in the coming years.

While neither Texas A&M nor Missouri are favorites in the SEC, both will have an impact in the nation’s most competitive conference.

The Big 12 took a big hit this year, but picking up West Virginia and TCU keeps the conference afloat. The move has questionable implications for both teams. Leaving the Mountain West for a conference that puts opponents in a much closer proximity to TCU means better attendance and more ticket sales. However, the program has also dominated its weaker Mountain West opponents in recent years, so the move could very well lead to less overall success on the field.

Likewise, the West Virginia Mountaineers would have been a season favorite to win the Big East and qualify for another BCS bowl.

Quarterback Geno Smith and 14 other starters returned this year but will face an entirely new set of challenges in the top tier of the Big 12 pack.

The conference that appears to be losing most out of this year’s changes is the Big East, which has only managed to retain two of the original programs from the conference’s inception in 1991. One

of those teams, Temple, will rejoin the conference after being kicked out in 2004 for underperformance.

Also of note, though it will not likely have any big time bowl implications, is the addition of Fresno State, Hawaii and Nevada to the Mountain West. Boise State should run away with the MWC title, but next year they will also be running away to the Big East with the Broncos’ departure set for next season (note the geographical irony here, which leaves the door open for the newcomers down the road).

Texas State and UTSA will join the deflating WAC, the former home of the Mountain West’s newest members. It will be a just a temporary stay as the teams will jump to the Sun Belt Conference and Conference USA, respectively, in 2013.

The Big Ten and Pac-12 come into the season unchanged externally and could present the only real roadblock to another SEC national championship.

The offensive production at USC and Oregon could give Alabama and LSU a run for their money, and Michigan, Wisconsin and Michigan State have the potential to earn a spot in the top 10. But it is questionable whether their talent is worthy of a trip to the national title game.

So what does this continued migration of teams away from their historic conferences mean?

Continued SEC domination, and the strengthening of its name for the possibility of even more additions in the future. But it also means confusion, with the only certainty being added confusion and change in the years to come.

Caroline is a junior majoring in journalism and political science. Do you like the recent nonstop rearrangement of college football teams, or would you prefer everyone stay put? Let her know at csage@badgerherald.com.

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The Jungle Bird Strikes Again Normally TV cameras ignore the fans who decide their presence on the field would be more entertaining than the game, but not for the Notre Dame-Navy battle in Ireland. James Andrews Dudley, nicknamed “Jungle Bird,” disrupted play by performing an Irish jig for the crowd as part of a protest against deforestation, a scene he had made at past sporting events.

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Quarterback Sam Durley of the Eureka College Red Devils broke the NCAA single-game passing record Saturday in a 62-55 victory over Knox College. Durley threw for 736 yards, making the record-breaking completion with 20 seconds left in the game, breaking the old record of 731 yards set by Zamir Amin of Menlo College in 2000.

Opening the season at quarterback for the title-contending Ducks, redshirt freshman Marcus Mariota had a lot to prove after being named starter over veteran Bryan Bennett the week prior. He proved himself worthy of the role. Mariota threw for 200 yards, averaging just over nine per play, and was 18-for -22 passing against Arkansas State.

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Tired of deciding which cla sses to take? Take a break from the eclectic spread of events Madison has to offer this fall the books and check out .

For those new to campus and even those with a year or a few under their belts, we’ handpicked a starter list ve of some of the monthly hig hlights. From reggae to DJ stand-up comedy to a steam s, punk convention, there’s som on downtown. So close the ething for everyone going books, but hang on to a pen — you’ll need it to mark the boxes and copy down the det ails from this handy list.

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You’ve seen him as a correspondent on The Daily Show, but stand-up comedy has been John Oliver’s longest-running act, and arguably his funniest. A single mic and a stage to himself allow Oliver to play out his stinging political satire well beyond quick bits of reporting. If you’ve ever wanted to catch more of Jon Stewart’s British correspondent, now is your chance..

Andrew Bird Overture Hall, 9/26, 7:30 p.m., $28-$40 Multi-instrumentalist and musical risk-taker Andrew Bird will be returning to Madison this month for a show at the Overture. With new album Break It Yourself, recorded with a four-piece band using Bird’s signature glockenspiel, violin, vocals and whistling combination, the live performance promises to be even more awe-inspiring than usual. For a performance unlike anything you’ve seen with lyrics about things you’ve never contemplated, Andrew Bird’s show is a must.

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Teengirl Fantasy satisfies, but gone without trace Allegra Dimperio ArtsEtc. Editor Electropop duo Teengirl Fantasy just released their sophomore album Tracer, but the sounds are intentionally anything but hot off the shelf.

Snubbing the scripted hooks and builds of today’s popular electronic, the band’s commitment to spontaneous, live mixing led them to an album that sounds more like a nod to where the genre began than an indication of where it is going. But it is a more than welcome throwback in the age of the overplayed sample.

The ten-track album starts off with the aptly named “Orbit,” an

intergalactic, dreamy soundtrack-sounding tune with styling somehow reminiscent of both M83 and Neon Indian found among the many layers.

After a seven dwarves workshop-esque outro, the album jumps into its most danceable track, “EFX.” “EFX” is one of only a handful of songs on the album to feature vocals.

Female vocalist Kelela carries the track with passionate lyrics and powerful harmonizing, backed up by what sounds like an electro organ choir.

Other vocalists featured on the album include Panda Bear from Animal Collective on the warped jungle-like “Pyjama” and Romanthony of Daft

Punk’s “One More Time” fame on “Do It,” a track that sounded like a tad too literal homage to ‘90s Euro house (Romanthony is heard singing “Let’s do it to it, let’s do it to it to it” after pledging he was “gonna have some fun” and that he wasn’t the only one).

But where Teengirl Fantasy really excels is in their non-vocal work. It seems that every sound imaginable was crammed into the album’s 40-some minutes, from pan flutes and xylophones to pianos and drum machines. The technique has most recently been used by SBTRKT, but Teengirl Fantasy’s songs are markedly less chill and more experimental, resulting in a sort of well-

honed sampling of lesserused Ableton functions.

The song “End” is a perfect example of the duo’s ability to blend unexpected sounds, as the track seems to build like a snowball rolling down a hill, picking up more tones and layers as it speeds past before melting out into gentle chimes and chords.

“Vector Spray” similarly creeps up on you in the inner two minutes, growing from a tribal sounding intro to a catchy synthesizer, chime and drum machine combination before fading into the outro of lapping waves.

There is no flow to Tracer, no common theme or consistent heart beat bass. The tracks don’t

seem to be arranged in any particular order, and “End” is placed not last but in the middle. For those that think electronic music is defined only by its fist pumpability or light shows, Teengirl Fantasy is inviting you to broaden your definition, and Tracer offers a fleeting glimpse of all that is possible with electronic music production.

But like a daydream, the album is over just as soon as it started, and the tracks faded in memory to a tinkling blur. It’s likely that with this much precision Teengirl Fantasy is a drink best served live, but luckily you’ll have a chance to find out for yourself this Saturday when the duo plays The Sett at Union

South. With guaranteed live mixing and intense attention to detail (not to mention a shiny setup), the show may linger longer in your memory than the pleasant but forgettable Tracer.

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Allen sends garbled love letter overseas ‘To Rome’ Legend’s latest lacks continuity; audience lacks attention Tim Hadick ArtsEtc. Writer Woody Allen seems to have started a series of movies based on European cities with his latest film, “To Rome with Love.”

After “Midnight in Paris” received rave reviews last year, hopes were high for this star-studded title to have the same quality of storytelling and deep underlying messages.

Unfortunately, “To Rome with Love” turns out to be a cluster romp of disjointed plots and attempts at comedy.

“To Rome with Love” follows four separate plotlines. Aging John (Alec Baldwin, “Rock of Ages”) relives his past through architect student Jack (Jesse Eisenberg, “Free Samples”), who becomes infatuated with his stable girlfriend’s free spirited friend, Monica (Ellen Page, “Inception”). Woody Allen plays the father of recently engaged Hayley (Alison Pill, TV’s “The Newsroom”). Turns out her soon-to-be father-inlaw has terrific singing skills that inspire Allen to come out of retirement as an opera director,

only to come across an odd setback. Newlyweds Antonio (Alessandro Tiberi, “Immaturi - Il viaggio”) and Milly (Alessandra Mastronardi, “La chartreuse de Parme”) arrive in Rome for their honeymoon, only to be separated – in more than one way – by an odd sequence of events.

Finally, ordinary office worker Leopoldo (Roberto Benigni, “La commedia di Amos Poe”) finds himself swarmed by paparazzi

All stories ... share a theme of chance encounters in the ‘eternal city,’ but that’s it; the messages are too unrealistic ... to have profound meaning. at all times asking about his morning routine and opinion on the weather.

None of the storylines touch on the other and all have very little in common.

The overarching themes and messages of each are completely different and over the top. Leopoldo becoming famous ignores the context of today’s “famous for being famous” craze. The father-in-law singer plot has far too many characters only semiexpanded on before buildup

to an unfulfilling ending. All stories told in “To Rome with Love” share a theme of chance encounters in the “eternal city,” but that’s it; the messages are too unrealistic and unrelatable to have profound meaning.

While it’s a bold choice to not have characters from other plots interact, Allen failed to keep each story equally important and interesting. Alec Baldwin and Jesse Eisenberg’s story could have been a successful movie all in its own with some fine tuning and a few more plot points, and it’s as if Allen spent most of his time on that one story and ignored the others.

The separated couple lost in Rome story keeps attention with Penélope Cruz’s exposing dress, but is beyond ridiculous with coincidence-based events and glaring plot holes.

Suddenly famous Leopoldo presents his plot’s message with unbelievable logic while all other characters act brainless. The film lacked the whimsy that would have made these odd plot twists work, but it has a thick air of seriousness that drags it down.

But the biggest problem of “To Rome with Love” is its writing. All attempts at comedy could have been ripped from a mediocre sitcom and left only a couple people in the

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Alec Baldwin and Jesse Eisenberg star in Woody Allen’s latest film about a European city: ‘To Rome With Love.’ audience laughing. The core arc of each plot is over the moon and borders on surreal at times. While it is obvious these are attempts to boggle the minds of viewers into laughing, they just come across as silly.

The script bounces around storylines with no coherent flow, and it seems that Allen was thinking while he wrote it, “Well, the audiences are probably bored of these guys now, let’s flip back to … this story!” The entire film, therefore, converges into a mess of serious meaning poorly scribbled over with crayon. Nothing about the script of “To Rome with Love” feels refined, and it seems Allen wanted to

focus on presenting Rome’s charming atmosphere.

“To Rome with Love” showcases parts of Rome that are rarely seen in film, while Allen uses familiar backdrops to pull in the audience’s attention.

Stereotypical European movie music sets the tone of being a tourist and does a good job of keeping pace with the film’s plot jumps. It’s refreshing to see backstreets and residences that make up the majority of the city up close, and clever cinematography revives well-known destinations.

But production quality can’t cover up the films massive flaws.

Stale, borderline

nonsensical writing, shuffled characters and forgettable messages turn “To Rome with Love” into an experiment gone wrong.

The film’s massive budget and respected writer/ director never show in this sloppy work that seems to aim for the depth of “Midnight in Paris” and misses. While pretty to look at, only one plotline out of four being entertaining is a failing grade; “To Rome with Love” doesn’t to live up to the standard Allen set with his far superior previous films.

½ ‘To Rome with Love’

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Debunking serious sex myths, Hump Day style Sam Johnson Hump Day Columnist Welcome, Hump Day first-timers and repeat offenders. I’m Sam, a senior here at the University of Wisconsin and your resident Herald sex columnist. I enjoy glistening yoga sessions, eating sweet things and being the big spoon. My personal sex goals for this year include mastering sensual oil massage techniques and adding the final tools to complete my dream sex toy collection. What about you?

Email me your sexy musings and sexual health questions anytime you think of them at humpday@ badgerherald.com. On my honor as a sexual health educator, your intimate questions and column suggestions will remain totally confidential. I spend way too much time reading about, talking about and thinking about sex to

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Topics to look forward to include oral sex techniques, how to select your soul mate vibrator, navigating friends with benefits and a sociological view of hookup culture.

This column is NOT a masturbation aid, guaranteed to get you off by the 800th word. I’ll be keeping it hot and pantytwisting, so the occasional hard-on or slippery wetness below is to be expected. But I wouldn’t suggest using the Wednesday paper as your midday jerk session erotica.

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So, let’s get down to it, ‘getting fucked’ feeling. shall we? Here are some Twizzler dicks and chodes commonly held sex myths of all shapes and sizes are welcome! that are Trojans in need of are the best busting.

Unlike those condoms The ever. Trojan bigger the other guys who certainly better: use ambiguous has the best, Penis size euphemisms, most visible is definitely marketing not the be I will be frank, campaign of all, end all graphic and any condom. of great sometimes crude It carries the penetrative in my responses most brand sex.

The upper two- to your questions. recognition of any condom thirds of producing the vagina company, and doesn’t even have many nerve people pay money for the endings, so those extra security of purchasing inches of dick will land things that they are on unappreciative tissue. familiar with. But all Girth is where it’s at. The condoms on the market are juicy erectile tissues and FDA approved to do the organs surrounding the exact same job.

Sex toys are addictive. vaginal canal can sense the stuffing, so thicker penises There is nothing about quite often receive explicit, the vibration stimulation that damages, reduces or vocal praise.

There is truth, however, changes the physiology

of nerve receptors in any way. Orgasming from a vibrator, no matter how many times you’ve done it, will not interfere with your body’s capability to orgasm in other settings.

But it is possible to become accustomed to a certain types of stimulation.

If you’re fretting at the possibility that you have become accustomed to getting off with your vibe, you could try laying off the toys for a bit. If you want to get yourself real riled up and horny, abstaining from masturbation for a couple days before hooking up could do the trick.

You could try using your vibrator in a different way or even experiment with a different toy that does the same deed. You even could suggest the possibility of inviting your best friend to you and your partner’s bedroom party, as long as you talk it over beforehand — toys need not be reserved solely for solo play!

When it comes to condoms, put two on.

Do not, I repeat do NOT do this. Asher Roth was wrong. The two latex skins rubbing together can cause friction — not the good,

sexy kind — and result in a pair of torn condoms. One condom, used properly, is over 98% effective in preventing pregnancy and the transmission of fluidspread STIs like HIV. Young pussy does not need lube.

Yes, pussies do produce the best silky, slick juices prime for slippery sliding things in and out. And the wetter the sex, the better the sex! But sometimes ladybits do need some extra help, especially during an extended romp session.

Female sexual arousal can also be a self-inducing cycle. Feeling the wetness of an applied lube can trigger the mental processes to get even wetter. Plus, condoms tend to have a more “natural” feeling when you add a drop or two of lube into the tip.

That’s all for now kids.

Until next time, stay sexy and safe!

Sam Johnson is a senior majoring in sociology and gender and women’s studies.

Please send questions, comments and column ideas to humpday@ badgerherald.com.

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R. Kelly proves in a new autobiography, ‘Soulacoaster,’ that while life has given him plenty of interesting stories, he should probably stick to singing.

R. Kelly serves up soul in memoir Adelaide Blanchard ArtsEtc. Contributor While R. Kelly’s “Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me” has its goofy moments and certainly comes in a goofy package, it effectively casts a human light on the R&B pop star, which R. Kelly’s fans may appreciate more than his casual listeners.

“Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me” practically begs readers to judge it by its cover. The physical copy is a novelty on the outside and an eyesore on the inside. The heft of the book comes in the form

of a high school textbook with a font size commonly found in serial novels for children learning to read.

The front features R. Kelly spread-eagle in front of dozens of microphones. The back, normally reserved for critical acclaim of the actual book, has critical acclaim for R. Kelly himself.

Each of the 377 pages is full color, with tons of pictures and pull-quotes used with the same style and finesse as a middle-school student who just learned how to incorporate WordArt into his book reports. One can argue that the bigger and more colorful a book, the

more you can sell it for, but its haphazard decoration has a sense of purpose that is also found in R. Kelly’s narrative.

R. Kelly makes it clear early on that the strong women in his life, like his mother, grandmother and teacher, are the reason for his success, but he still manages to craft a “chosen one” aura around his rise to fame — he even references an early emotional connection to Peter Parker and Luke Skywalker. In a passage between his teacher Miss Lena McLin and R. Kelly’s mother, the teacher tells her, “So what I’m saying

is that Robert has a destiny: You’re the main ingredient of that destiny: He was born of your flesh and he contains all the music that God put in your heart. In a much smaller way, I’m also a part of Robert’s destiny.”

The absolute divine and holy description of Ms. Lena McLin fawning over R. Kelly’s promising ability, as if he were R&B’s second coming, is dripping with cringe-worthy selfdelusion. The one sliver of redemption to it is he probably is telling it exactly the way he thinks it happened. That is the saving grace of the

Casual fare with minimal flair Jenny Slattery ArtsEtc. Writer Located at 449 State St. above Asian Kitchen, Redamte Coffee House seeks to “bring redemption to business, culture, and purpose through a socially responsible and communityfocused coffee shop.”

Open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Redamte serves up cuisine made from the best and freshest locally grown ingredients.

The coffee house focuses on the importance of community, working with several associations that direct their utmost attention to the needs of underprivileged children and justice advocacy in the developing world.

These partners include Beautiful Child Sponsorship Program, Faith Orphanage, located in Jacmel, Haiti, We International and Just Coffee Cooperative, as well as many others looking to make a difference in their own community.

Walking into the shop may be a foreign experience for even the most experienced coffee shop regulars.

The openness of the layout and starkness of the walls certainly set Redamte apart from the tens of other coffee houses calling State Street home.

The blandness of the décor and mismatched furniture makes the shop feel a bit cold and less comfortable than the warm tones and

out to me in less than 10 seating of other shops.

The seating seemed minutes.

The menu itself varies more thrown together than selected to by season because of the aesthetically please use of local ingredients. customers, but the point The fall 2012 menu of the coffee house is contains a breakfast, and dinner to serve its community lunch featuring and the world with selection good food, coffee and bread and pastries made humanity, not fancy by Madison Sourdough, nooks, expensive cheese from Farmer paintings or imported John’s, honey from couches. Redamte does Gentle Breeze Farms, antibioticget a minifree eggs facelift Conversations from Yuppie every more than Hill and month many more when it welcome, Redamte locally encourages grown artists to provides a vegetables, create art meats and inspired by perfect spot fruits. Meat a different away from the eaters, social issue mainstream of vegetarians to display in State ... to study and all the shop. those in As far or just unwind between as dress after a long day. can find code goes, something I would to satisfy be 100 percent comfortable their taste buds here. wearing sweats here. With everything from Conversations more crumpets to paninis to than welcome, Redamte market quiche, everyone provides a perfect can eat, drink and be spot away from the merry. All soups are mainstream of State for made from scratch, all handmade, individuals or groups dressings to study or just unwind and gluten free items are after a long day of class available for sandwiches or work. It would also be and bakery items.

After looking over the a good place for a very menu, I set my mind casual date.

The short interaction on the garden veggie I had with the staff was grilled cheese panini. average. It took a bit All paninis are made longer than usual to on country bread from Sourdough, order since one of my Madison items was not already which was absolutely in the computer, but the fantastic. The bread, warm and cashier handled it well toasted, and immediately asked crispy, held some of freshest, ripest another employee for the help. All meals are made vegetables I’ve ever to order with local and had. Spinach, roasted pepper and fresh ingredients, and yellow my food was brought tomato sat on a warm

gooey bed of sharp cheddar cheese and a base of cream cheese.

The spices baked into the sourdough complemented the sweetness of the vegetables and the sweet sharpness of the cheese perfectly. The texture of the crunchy crust and gooey, soft inside made for a delectable lunch. I highly recommend this to anyone, vegetarian or not.

All sandwiches come with a seasonal salad or apple. Chips or soup can be substituted for $.50 or $2. I chose to substitute for rosemary and olive oil flavored deep river chips. They are trans fat free, as well as gluten free and delivered a flavorpacked punch.

For dessert I ordered a peanut butter cookie made from scratch. The peanut butter flavor was not overbearing, and the dough was soft, melting in my mouth as soon as it hit my lips.

The portions of food are large and very filling, with items running from $2 to $9. I definitely believe I got my money’s worth, and it’s a plus that I helped out a local business so in tune to the needs of others.

I would recommend Redamte to anyone looking for a great meal at a reasonable price in a simple welcoming environment.

Check out www. redamte.com for more information about the coffee shop’s fight for justice, mission, menu and specifics on weekly deals.

book: R. Kelly is sharing a rendition of his life as he has experienced it, delusional or not, and that takes guts.

But for most of the book, his narrative, while painstakingly linear even for an autobiography and littered with name drops, is sincere and fair.

He describes his failed marriage with the measure and clarity of someone who has loved, lost and learned.

Although he makes an attempt to sugarcoat his character despite multiple infidelities — saying he cried and prayed but could not help himself when women threw themselves at him — he clearly accepted the consequences and never blamed anyone for his actions but himself.

Soulacoaster does not read like a confession or a justification but merely an explanation. While “R. Kelly” and “emotional maturity” may never have existed in the same sentence before, his reflections show glimmers of it.

A recurring struggle throughout R. Kelly’s life was his learning disability, which made him find comfort in music and basketball in the earlier parts of his life while he tried to escape from his dizzying school experience.

His frank descriptions of the fear he felt trying to understand the written word are identifiable to anyone who has ever struggled with the weight of a problem, learning or otherwise.

There are nuggets of wisdom in the autobiography, but it’s like sifting for gold in a river.

The curiously strange, candid and brief musings are enough to pick up “Soulacoaster.” He recounts meeting Michael Jackson for the first time during a collaboration and compared

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the encounter to meeting a beloved fictional character, saying: “Michael Jackson was real. He looked at least eight feet tall. He looked like an avatar.” And that is just a small sample of R. Kelly’s curious musings.

Not all the musings are novel. In the same passage, he describes waiting for Jackson to arrive, then thinking of what kind of Chinese food to order for him. He talks about walking over to Jackson when he comes in, and quickly the reader knows more mundane details about this exceptional meeting than they would ever care to know. The book is written in short, choppy and excruciatingly informative sentence-chunks that let you know exactly what was on R. Kelly’s mind during the parts of his life he shares. While this is not always a bad thing, it is often tiresome.

That style of “step-bystep” narrative is not new to R. Kelly. Those who have sat through R. Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet,” whether for pure entertainment, hipster irony or both, can attest to the long-winded but hilarious string of events.

“Trapped in the Closet” is ridiculous and entertaining (and apparently, Kelly alludes, not over), and Kelly seems to be aware of its reputation but coyly avoids whether or not he meant it to be funny at the time.

It would be very easy and almost tempting to write off “Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me” as an ingenuous, stupid publicity stunt, as so many celebrity autobiographies can be (read: Snooki’s). But if the reader is willing to wade through the layout and the heaps of dry, superfluous details, it becomes clear R. Kelly has led a life full of stories worth telling.

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Forever Yogurt throws hat in State Street froyo ring Another frozen treat establishment brings more variety to State Street’s many options Sarah Witman ArtsEtc. Contributor After head shops and cafes, the last thing State Street needs is another frozen yogurt joint. Yet, less than a month before the start of term, Illinoisbased Forever Yogurt became the newest addition to campus’ main drag.

Red Mango is still probably the best bet if you value health and freshness in your sweet frozen treats; although it’s the farthest walk from my apartment, I remain most

loyal to RM. But Forever Yogurt blows both Red Mango and Campus Candy out of the water as far as variety, with a Coldstonecaliber assortment of toppings as well as 16 yogurt flavors.

Walking into the overly spacious room, visitors may feel like Alice in Wonderland biting into an “eat me” shrinking biscuit. Most ice cream shops are cramped with tables, but Forever Yogurt has the atmosphere of a storage warehouse — if warehouses had pink-glitter tiling and Technicolor murals. Upon approaching the counter, FY employees will give the same treatment common at a Flat Top Grill or Builda-Bear: “Have you been here before?” As if there is some complicated process

in filling up a cup with batter seems appealing but is slightly eggy and yogurt and toppings.

Just as the true test of a artificial tasting. The rest pizza parlor is the quality is up to each individual to of its cheese, I chose to judge: Flavors range from judge FY on its vanilla. turtle to pink lemonade to Greek black While cherry. limitless The fro-yo at taste tests Most ice cream shops are allowed, are cramped with Forever Yogurt (or “for yo” as it here are tables, but Forever Yo- perhaps should a few tips dubbed) that may gurt has the atmosphere be closer streamline of a storage warehouse tastes to soft-serve future fro— if warehouses had ice cream than yo flavorpink-glitter tiling and its Madison choosing: French Technicolor murals. competitors.

It seems vanilla redundant to is the boast that the creamiest yogurt is gluten of lightcolored yogurts and free, but the fact that they pairs best with chocolate use kosher ingredients toppings. Their plain could be helpful to some yogurt is called “Euro,” and individuals on campus. it has a tart flavor that goes The chain has one vegan/ well with fruits. The cake lactose-intolerant friendly

option — dark chocolate with soy milk — but it isn’t clear yet if that flavor will be a fixture at the State Street location.

Then comes texture.

There are about 50 toppings, ranging from kiwi to chocolate chips to Cookie Crisp cereal.

Forever Yogurt-goers are charged by weight; 45 cents per ounce. Be warned, the cups (which are all large) create somewhat of an optical illusion, so be prepared to pay upwards of six dollars for a cup that runneth over with toppings.

Although FY has placed itself in a competitive hub (Campus Candy, Paciugo, the Chocolate Shoppe and Coldstone Creamery are within a one-block radius), there is little doubt that demand for frozen sweets

remains high in this centrally located, fiveway intersection of State.

Plus, all rationality aside, it’s highly possible that Forever Yogurt will make a majority of its cash from late-night snackers: Its midnight closing time sets it apart from all other frozen treat vendors in the area, something I plan to take full advantage of — even in winter. More important even than their flavors, their convenient location and late hours are the ingredients for success in a college town.

Forever Yogurt, I now speak directly to you.

However unnecessary your presence may be on our already ice creamglutted campus, the students of the University of Wisconsin welcome you with open arms.

The Suburbs to rock city in ‘80s fashion Joe Nistler ArtsEtc. Content Editor It’s been a while since they last played Madison or released any new material, but come this weekend, Minneapolis rockers The Suburbs will return to the city after 20-some years of separate projects.

Keyboardist Chan Poling described a sort of full-circle evolution within the band that brought them back to slow but steady touring.

They started out playing for fun and for art in 1977, he recalled, then quickly hit the road on tour and toward record deals. Eventually

the touring wore them out, Poling said, but it wasn’t long before they felt the pull to reunite in the mid-’90s.

“There’s a path you go on and you write songs for popularity or whatever you wanna be. You want to get a hit single, but then once you kind of give that up … it gets a little more relaxed and fun and you get to just play for the art of it,” Poling said. “And we’re back at that stage now.”

One can hardly blame the band members, Bruce C. Allen and “Beej” Chaney on guitar, Michael Halliday on bass, Hugo Klaers on drums and of course Poling

on keys, for going on hiatus.

Having carved a name in the Minneapolis scene, The Suburbs never quite reached the widespread popularity of their friends and peers, despite — or maybe because of — their unique sound.

“I’d say we were a little bit ahead of our time and pretty contemporary still,” Poling said.

They were one of the first and only bands to somehow blend two streams of patently-’80s music, danceable synth-pop and grimy punk rock, into a single force. Coupled with often-eccentric lyrics, they might have been just too

much for the mainstream to handle. Their network, too, left some pretty big footprints to fill — The Suburbs played alongside bands like R.E.M., The Talking Heads and Iggy Pop. Even their local pals like Hüsker Dü, The Replacements and Soul Asylum had notable success.

Leaving the band didn’t mean leaving music altogether, though, at least not for Poling.

After retiring briefly from The Suburbs, Poling in fact expanded his range, composing music for theater, film and television and forming the jazz trio

The New Standards in 2005.

And branching out, he said, is exactly what he hopes to do this fall back with The Suburbs.

“We just like to see what it’s like if we branched out a little bit. You know, make a path through Chicago, Denver, Madison and see what kind of interest we can get. We haven’t played Madison since the ‘80s,” he said. That may be partly because of their strong ties to the Twin Cities. In the 30-some years since The Suburbs heyday, Poling has enjoyed watching the city’s scene grow as new, talented artists have come out of

Minneapolis and continued the musical legacy he and his band helped create. He even feels like something of a mentor to some of them, he said.

But it’s always refreshing to get away from familiar territory, and having avoided the stereotypical breakup drama, a Suburbs reunion is anything but a chore.

“We’re still pals … and it’s kind of a big deal to get together,” Poling said. “We just have a blast.”

The Suburbs will perform on Saturday, Sept. 8 at The Majestic. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $20.

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The Suburbs, a Minneapolis-based synth-punk group that shouldn’t be confused with a great Arcade Fire record, will return to Madison for the first time in decades to perform their unique, tested blend of funk, punk and new wave

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Must-see or mute: This fall’s TV musings Fairy tales, hospital dramas, reality TV demand audience this season Josie Bonefas ArtsEtc. Writer This fall, television viewers will be introduced to new series involving everything from aliens as neighbors to shirtless firefighters from Chicago. Time will tell which shows become a hit and which ones will be short lived, but until then here are some predictions and suggestions: “Beauty and the Beast” (CW)- This modern take on the classic fairy tale differs in the fact that the beast starts out with only a scar on his face and grows wilder and “beastlier” as the series continues. Fairy tales have had a big presence in the film and television industry recently, so it seems there is an audience for this kind of show. Curious viewers can tune in to see how the beast is progressing and to reminisce on the timeless fairy tale, but the show may catch more viewers if it addressed the issue of domestic violence that Belle’s mistreatment has raised since the Disney film was released.

“Beauty and the Beast”

premieres Oct. 11 at 8 p.m.

“Elementary” (CBS)Another show that puts a modern twist on a classic story; viewers can get their Sherlock Holmes fix with this new TV series. Sherlock is an NYPD consultant and recovering addict with a sober female companion. This series could combine classic Sherlock details with romance storylines to appeal to a wide variety of viewers. TV audiences already approve of crime shows with love interests, so incorporating Sherlock into the mix should be a recipe for success.

“Elementary” premieres Sept. 25 at 9 p.m.

“Emily Owens, M.D.” (CW)- An earnest medical school graduate finds out that hospital drama is surprisingly similar to the headaches of high school. The main character sounds likeable and relatable, good for keeping an audience interested. Also, Meryl Streep’s oldest daughter plays this character, which is a selling point.

The hospital drama show format is tried and true, so CW can expect audiences to sit through the pilot at the very least.

“Emily Owens, M.D.” premieres Oct. 16 at 8 p.m.

“Go On” Matthew

(NBC)Perry

(“Friends”) stars in this show as a sportscaster who loses his wife and joins a support group.

This show is supposed to be a comedy because the support group is an eclectic bunch, but grief support isn’t the funniest of topics. A better angle might have been a drama, showing how different people can come together to overcome tragedy and support one another and inspire the viewer. The commercials aired during the Olympics did not look promising in the comedy department.

“Go On” premieres Sept. 11 at 8 p.m.

“Guys With Kids” (NBC)- The title is pretty self- explanatory, but what’s not so obvious is if this series will be funny or not. Jimmy Fallon (“Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”) created it, which is promising, but is men parenting laugh-out-loud funny? This show needs a killer premiere to lock in viewers. Hopefully other actors will be able to deliver Fallon’s jokes with the same comedic styling and timing.

“Guys With Kids” premiers Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m.

“Made in Jersey” (CBS)- This show is about the life of a Jersey girl who is a smart attorney trying to survive in a Manhattan law firm, a refreshing character compared to the

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Kristin Kreuk and Yannick Bisson help spin a modern take on the classic fairy tale this fall in CW’s “Beauty and the Beast.” countless TV shows about the crazy Jersey lifestyle.

Hopefully this show doesn’t devolve into the Jersey Shore stereotype too much. Law drama always draws an audience and the main character seems likeable, so if CBS can keep the storyline from falling flat it will probably have a winner.

“Made in Jersey” premieres Sept. 28 at 8 p.m.

“The Mindy Project” (Fox)- This show has already gotten a lot

of publicity and rave reviews, which is bound to bring in viewers from the hype alone. The show is about Mindy Kaling’s (“The Office”) work and love life. With a likeable and relatable main character and broad subject area, the show could go in any number of directions with countless storylines. The series has the potential to apply to a wide audience with females and potentially even males old and young entertained by Mindy’s antics.

“The Mindy Project” premiers Sept. 25 at 8:30 p.m.

“Nashville” (ABC)- A country singer in her 40s is asked to open for a younger singing sensation, which does not go over well with the faded star. Politics, love interests and the music industry all play a part in this show, so there will be plenty of drama. But who doesn’t love some good old glam country drama?

“Nashville” premiers Oct. 10 at 9 p.m.

Fresh music picks from the ArtsEtc. editors if you dug...

Boards of Canada Sigur Rós

you’ll dig...

Eluvium “Musical landscapes” would be a good way to define works by Portland’s Eluvium because they are hardly songs. His layers of ambience, however, do provide the perfect backdrop for a daydream and explore the depths of tonality. Lacking Boards of Canada’s rhythm and Sigur Rós’s enchanting Icelandic vocals, Eluvium is a minimalist of minimalists. But in his case, less is indeed more.

California Wives Silversun Pickups Vampire Weekend

While this foursome from Chicago has been together for a full three years, their first fulllength album Art History drops this week and has already been making waves. With dulcet vocals, poppy synthesizer and energetic electric guitar and drums, the band manages to sound like The Beach Boys jammed with New Order in an indie coffee shop in Santa Barbara. One listen and you just might find the songs playing as the soundtrack of your daydreams.

Eyes Lips Eyes Franz Ferdinand We Are Scientists

Eminem Tech N9ne

Tiesto Mat Zo

Best Coast Wavves

Hailing from California by way of Utah, Eyes Lips Eyes hit SXSW this year as a “band to watch.” Though the majority of us missed their high-energy performance, a stroll through their new EP What You Want (If You Want) reveals the chaotic vocals and amped guitar riffs that have led reviews to label the group as disco-punk. If you always wished The Red Hot Chili Peppers would make dance music involving garbage cans, this band is the answer to your prayers.

Hopsin Hopsin is an up-and-coming face of aggressive insanity in rap, with enough anger and wit to viciously dis other rappers, record labels, even the genre and its listeners. His flow is unsurprisingly reminiscent of Eminem in his early years, with a fresh, completely jaded industry perspective. Hopsin is taking on the world, and in tracks like “Ill Mind of Hopsin 5”and “Sag My Pants,” he sounds just crazy and calculating enough to win.

Tritonal This trance duo is one of the few to claim both success and an American zipcode.

Producing in Austin, Texas, the pair’s music has been heard on such international arenas as Armin van Buuren’s “A State of Trance” radio show, Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival and Miami’s Ultra Music Festival and has found success in a genre mostly dominated by Europeans. Tritonal produces trance with a twist, putting what just might be an American spin on the pure club genre.

TacocaT With a sound as gritty as it is beach-ready, TacocaT is just here to have a good time. You won’t hear any profound lyrics or even instrumentation, but that’s not what they’re about.

The East Coast rockers deliver the airy aesthetic of Best Coast wrapped in fast tracks that rarely break two minutes yet have all the aggression of their female-fronted predecessors like Bikini Kill. Summer may be reaching its end, but don’t tell that to TacocaT.

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Chazen’s ‘Offering’ a success A new exhibit at Chazen brings centuries of religious-themed art from overseas Bess Donohue ArtsEtc. Writer Every year, 1.5 million art enthusiasts travel to Florence, Italy, to explore one of the world’s most renowned and oldest art museums, the Uffizi Gallery. The Madison community can now enjoy this international experience at the Chazen Art Museum with the opening of its latest exhibit, “Offering of the Angels: Painting and Tapestries from the Uffizi Gallery.”

Running from Aug. 24 to Nov. 25 in the Pleasant T. Rowland Galleries, the Chazen is the only museum in the midwest, and one of four across the country, to host this exhibit. The collection of 45 paintings and tapestries was curated in 2007 as a Christmas gift to the citizens of Florence by the director of the Uffizi museum, Antonio Natali.

This exhibit features the work of Baroque and Renaissance artists such as Sandro Botticelli, Lorenzo Monaco and Titian. A theme of Eucharist unites the pieces and traces a biblical Christian path across stories from the Old and New Testament.

Broken into five sections, the exhibit begins with “Old Testament Premonitions, Sin, and The Fall.” An introductory painting titled “The Creation of Adam” by Jacopo da Empoli possesses a bold blue hue and is a highlight of this first section.

Walking through the

exhibit, works of all sizes and tones weave together to form a story and historical timeline.

Occasionally, the paintings themselves explicitly direct the line of sight. In the second section of the exhibit, two separate pieces, together titled “The Annunciation,” display figures pointing to another part of the work.

The third section of the exhibit works to describe the relationship between Jesus as a child and the Virgin Mary. In some cases, this part of the exhibit seems incoherent or lacking in emotion — a bit ironic considering the nature of the subject.

An occasional piece does stand out, however.

In “The Nativity with Shepherds” by Alessandro Bonvicino, a young Jesus reaches out for the Virgin Mary. Whether he is reaching out in need of her or possibly trying to bless her, this large-scale painting affords visitors their own personal interpretations.

While some depictions of Jesus and the Virgin Mary are bland, others are crisp with color and detail. A renowned version of “Madonna and Child” by Sandro Botticelli expertly contrasts everyday earth tones with bright pink and red cloth fabric on Jesus and Mary, respectively. Even its golden frame displays impressive craftsmanship.

The next section of the exhibit, dedicated to “The Last Summer, the Passion, and the Cross,” is extremely emotional, particularly through the suffering represented in

Photo courtesy of The Chazen Museum of Art

Sandro Botticelli’s “The Madonna and Child” is just one of dozens of artworks coming from the renowned Uffizi Gallery in Florence to the Chazen in “Offering of the Angels: Paintings and Tapestries from the Uffizi Gallery.” the depictions of Jesus’s crucifixions.

Luca Giordano’s “The Ascent to Calvary” is especially dark, emphasizing the grave emotions of the situation. A bit of lightness surrounding Jesus and a woman attempting to wipe blood of his face offers contrast, highlighting a deed of kindness during a time of obvious suffering.

Bonifacio De’ Pitati’s “The Last Supper” brings the fourth section together, illustrating Jesus and the 12 disciples sharing bread and wine.

In an exhibit dedicated to the Eucharist, this vast, horizontal painting becomes quite pronounced.

“The Resurrection,” and more specifically, the Eucharist, become the subject of the final section of the exhibit.

Da Empoli, who painted “The Creation of Adam,” offers a small but powerful piece of blood pouring out of a standing Jesus into a goblet at his feet.

One exciting component to this section of the gallery is the impressive restoration of

“The Madonna and Child with Saint Catherine of Alexandria” by Piece de Cadore. Following a workshop with Tiziano Vecellio, this work of art is presented at various stages of a restoration process including cleaning, conservation, infrared and x-ray examinations.

In addition to the paintings in this exhibit, two tapestries woven by Nicola Karcher make a strong presence, one of which uses particularly intricate weaving techniques and color to represent the

Resurrection. A unique addition to the exhibit, it would have been nice to see more of these tapestries, possibly even one for each section.

A truly great accomplishment, the Chazen provides a wonderful opportunity to experience renowned international art at a local venue. The detailed artworks and the emotions they present can only be experienced with great collaborations; the combined efforts of the Chazen and Italy’s Uffizi Gallery have done just that.

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As Welcome Week winds down and real life creeps back in, a night in might be just what the doctor ordered for all of us. Not only will flying low likely do your liver some good, but you’ll make your parents proud showing up to the first day of classes on time and well-rested. But there’s nothing that says a night in has to be boring — The Badger Herald staff (past, present and a guest) picked out our favorite back-to-school movies to get you back in the groove.

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The Princess Bride Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Step Brothers “The Princess Bride” is the greatest love story of all time.

This isn’t up for debate.

True love can overcome Inigo Montoya with bare steal in hand. True love makes a vacation home in your fire swamp. True love gives no fucks about the consequences of iocane powder, and death certainly does not stop it.

And really, this is what Madison is all about.

You are here to find your true love. Be that a major, a job, a bar, the cute girl in your econ discussion or a 1,000-word column and 2 a.m. deadline. Madison exists to give you a four (OK, maybe five) year

grace period from the rest of life to find what your heart desires most. Take advantage of it.

As someone who has recently entered the “real world,” trust me when I say being a Badger presents you with the greatest opportunities life will ever give you. That ranges from a post-bar slice of mac and cheese pizza to talking about your future with that one professor who gets you.

So take heed from Wesley and Buttercup.

There should be no obstacle too daunting in your time at Wisconsin to prevent you from finding your calling.

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Donnie Darko Remember how great your senior year of high school was? No, you don’t.

What you experienced was a high produced by the thin air at prom and the drugs stashed around it.

Thankfully, “Donnie Darko” will help you remember that — the angsty teenagers, house parties gone wrong, pretentious views of the future and giant haunting rabbits. Just like you remembered.

At its heart, the movie is about a seriously troubled suburbanite, Donnie, whose first day back to school is preceded by parts of an airliner crashing through

his house. He survives, but only with scraps of sanity.

What follows is a blur of pseudoscience, suppressed private school love, crushingly cliquish patterns and a heaping helping of Patrick Swayze, whose abs make a brief cameo to remind you why life isn’t worth living without him.

If there’s one thing to learn from this movie, it’s this: High School may have felt like the end of your life, but that’s not necessarily true. Use your college status to philosophize upon the slightly mysterious ending and mock the Tears for Fears cover.

What better way to start the semester than by watching a movie about blowing off a day of school?

But in all seriousness, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ” is a great movie to get your mind excited for a great semester. For starters, it shows you how boring school could be every morning with a generic roll call instead of the stimulating lectures in areas that actually interest you.

Second, the movie’s got a soundtrack I wish could magically follow me around.

And third, the mantras Bueller posits throughout the film are ones that stick with you. They teach you what fun really is; it’s not trying to get blackout drunk every weekend. It’s making great memories with friends.

It’s broadening your horizons and seeing the world from every angle you could possibly dream of.

So go watch “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and don’t forget for one day this semester that “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Moving in with someone new is never an easy task, and anxiety toward a fresh roomie can stir up emotions ranging from “OMG my new best friend!” to “GTFO of my space.” Dale Doback and Brennan Huff, everyone’s favorite stepbrothers, learn a shared space can bring about all those feelings and more.

“Step Brothers” is a great back-to-school feature, especially if you’re shacking up with someone new. As new roommates, Dale and Brennan show the importance of bunking beds to allow room for activities (!), the ability to transform from foe

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Toy Story 3 To Madison, and beyond!

Back to school means it’s time to put on your big boy (or girl) pants and leave playtime behind. It’s time to buckle down and get shit done. However, if you want a good laugh, are feeling nostalgic or are in the mood for a good cry, “Toy Story 3” is the movie for you.

You’ve been waiting all summer to escape hellish Sunnyside — I mean, home — and get back to Madison. But don’t be sad; you’re not throwing your friends away — you’re just letting someone else play

with them for a while.

Okay, maybe that’s not the best analogy, but if you can take a page from Andy, let go and open yourself up to new people and experiences.

You never know what you might find when you leave the old toys and friends behind and try something new. They’ll always be there waiting for you, after all, assuming they don’t get captured by a controlling purple teddy bear.

So watch Andy and Woody, take notes, and most of all, just go with it, Buzz!

to “friends who ride majestic, translucent steeds, shooting flaming arrows across the bridge of Hemdale,” or staying awake at night to avoid waking up to your roommate beating the shit out of you with a pillowcase full of bars of soap.

But roommate survival tips won’t do you much good if you don’t have a connection in the first place. Dale and Brennan provide new roommates with the perfect model for matching up both your hidden quirks. You might be surprised at how quickly you’re able to look at each other and ask, “Did we just become best friends?”

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Saved!

Forget coke, tonic water and most definitely Red Bull. Jesus is the best mixer.

What you’re looking for this first week is some background noise. You don’t want to throw in “Gone Baby Gone” and gossip about your summer. No, instead let yourself be serenaded by the unavoidable musical stylings of Mandy Moore and get a little silly.

“Saved,” for those of you who somehow missed the film, is a story of a religion, teen pregnancy and delicious hypocrisy. It is also the inspiration for the most marvelous drinking game ever invented: Every time

you hear the word “God” and his Christian synonyms “Jesus” or “Holy Spirit,” you take a drink. Thank me once the hangover has passed.

Even if you broke your liver over the summer, the movie has plenty of adorable and funny moments. Everyone should have the opportunity to see a paralyzed Macaulay Culkin dressed up as a rollerblade. And if you need to be really serious about it, the movie provides a good commentary on the dangers of not thinking for yourself.

Let’s be serious; you aren’t doing anything else the first week of classes.

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Animal Collective stretches musical legs Joe Nistler ArtsEtc. Content Editor Sometimes it’s best to describe an album by listing what it’s not.

In the case of Animal Collective’s Centipede Hz, the experience is not tangible, it’s not aromatic, nor does it have a taste. But the last two senses, sight and sound, are wholly accounted for.

The band has returned to their ODDSAC philosophy of producing an album that stimulates visual and audible senses simultaneously, creating video landscapes meant to represent what one would see if he listened to the album with closed eyes. And while it’s impossible to say what everyone sees when they listen to the album, the abstract visuals certainly seem to accurately represent one’s dreaming state. Grainy geometric designs fade in and out with primitivequality filming of caves, lava, children holding balloons and a list of scenes to span the realm of psychedelia.

This is what Animal Collective achieves in Centipede Hz and, as a matter of fact, all their albums to date: a hypersensory trip into worlds of sound you didn’t know existed. With Animal Collective, as your native guides into the foreign landscape which feels at times like a futuristic jungle on an alien planet, you won’t go astray. But don’t let their words be your guide — they carry a strong accent bordering not ironically

on animalistic. It’s safe to say this album could provide some of the most misheard lyrics in history. That’s fine, though, because like the video accompaniment, the vocals provide something of an extra stimulus, an extra instrument, creating melodies and harmonies to hang onto as they soar over thickly layered, heavily rhythmic tracks.

As rhythmic as the tracks are, Centipede Hz saw the return of guitarist and multiinstrumentalist Deakin, aka Josh Dibb, who was absent for the acclaimed Merriweather Post Pavillion. His influence doesn’t sound much like a guitar — too many effects — but it sure feels like one.

Although it is difficult at times to distinguish his influence from the pool of sounds, it plays a heavy role in capturing the listener’s attention from the outset, lending a near-rock flavor to the opening track, “Moonjock.”

Another aspect that holds the tracks together is their use of continuous transitions that hold a glitchy, static-laden theme throughout the album, like changing radio frequencies to listen to the same station. This allows them to carry heavy chord patterns from the aforementioned “Moonjock” into a carnival-esque experiment in “Today’s Supernatural” and from a laid-back “Rosie Oh” into the catchy “Applesauce.” There are

indeed brief moments of quiet, but hardly ever are there bits of silence. And if there were, it would only break the hypnosis.

While the instrumentals afford them track-bytrack transitions, it’s the hypnotic trance that allows them to continue exploring their planet of sound.

At some point, the tour’s soundscape moves from alien jungle to swamp, and while it’s difficult to say when the transition begins, it is wholly evident just past the album’s halfway mark in “Father Time.” This is where the previously thick songs thin out a bit and dense synth patterns succumb to grimy, low-frequency bubbles.

The vocal effect, too, sounds like an underwater serenade, and you can almost taste the airy melody.a There isn’t any perfect way to sort out the album’s high and low points, and that, in part, is what makes it great.

Animal Collective has produced a work that is more than the sum of its parts and satisfies more senses than most records can even touch.

Centipede Hz Animal Collective

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Classifieds DEAR GOD SO TO BEING BACK IN MADISON! I am so happy it’s like puppies and rainbows and beer and cheese curds and sunny and breezy and bike rides and dancing and staying up and sleeping in my own bed and love, true true love.

SO to the two guys I met on Langdon St. on Friday Night.

Don’t you EVER be afraid to hold hands again. With the utmost love, understanding, and genuine support: The guy who “didn’t want to be rude.”

SO to girl at east campus mall Walgreens on the phone “Babe how many people are coming over tonight” then grabbing two boxes of condoms. May I join your next party? DSO to Badger orgies. I love Wisconsin!

HSO to UW. You gave me the best years of my life and an education that landed me my dream job right out of college. DSO to reuniting with old college friends as UW alumni this coming fall and

taking all the old bars by storm - get ready Madtown! TSO to UW undergraduates: appreciate the time you spend at UW - 4 years flies when you are having the time of your life.

U-Rah-Rah-WISCONSIN! SO to the crazy absurd connections Facebook mutual friends reveal, blows my mind...but how do I figure out the full story without sounding like a genuine creeper?

ASO to how hot it is in my apartment. SO to the fact that the only way i am able to sleep through the night soundly without having to adjust my fans is being intoxicated.

ASO to sitting in the middle of a mom and her son having the ‘talk’ on a 3 hour plane ride.

DASO to the mom not wanting to switch seats with me. TMFASO to the mom for bringing me into the ‘talk’ and asking my opinion and experiences about things.

(A?)SO to liking my step cousin...its

not that bad right guys? Does it sound better if I say he is my aunts second husbands son from his first marriage..?

DASO for mixed signals and age differences.

ASO to the biker gang rolling through campus everyday. Seriously guys do you not have jobs? Go ride your annoying and obnoxiously loud puss bikes somewhere else, like MATC where you came from.

Because we all know badgers have better things to do than that.

ASO to the fly in my apartment. Quit landing on me then vanishing before I can kill you. I don’t smell, I’m not garbage, and I don’t appreciate you pooping on me everytime you land on my arm!

SO to my roommates not being home and being able to walk around naked. Nothing like that easy breezy feeling of freedom

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www.BadgerHerald.com/ShoutOuts liness was somewhat belied by the scrawny moped you were straddling.

SO to the SERF mens locker room. Strut your stuff proudly.

Your junk is the first thing I want to see when I walk in there.

freshman and having some social anxiety and being scared of talking to people that you don’t already know. Hope this passes.

ASO to the two freshmen on the terrace talking about your private yachts and complaining about how they have to party to go to.

And seriously...living in Lucky your first year?

SO to the shirtless Greek God in dark blue jeans with wavy, thick hair cruising down University Avenue by the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery.

I’d like to ‘discover’ what else you have going on, however your hot man-

ASO to being a

SO to the guy on the balcony who saw me eat total shit while staring at you, I was just trying to figure out what you were doing. I’ll make sure not to have an awkward moment with you next time.

SO to being a poor college student to the point of moving into an apartment by Badger Rd. that you don’t want to step outside of after dark...but its worth it because of the low price.

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ASO to accidentally typing in the guy I liked name as my status instead of the search bar...I really hope no one say that...

ASO to the asshole who called the Madison Police to complain that my car wasn’t 4 feet away from a driveway.

Yes, I wasn’t 4 feet from the driveway, but I wasn’t blocking the driveway by any means. Thanks for the $30 parking ticket.

SO to the naked guy driving his moped with a red cape.

That is so fetch.

ASO to fetch. Stop trying to make fetch

happen.

SO to somehow making it back from a state st bar for friend’s 21st without shorts or boxers. ASO for having my phone and wallet in those shorts.

If anyone finds the plaid shorts with my phone and wallet, my friends left me a text to call them.

Sorry for the poop.

SO to the guy who was already winded after walking up the stairs leading to the bottom of Bascom. hate to break it to you buddy, but you have a long ways to go...that hill isn’t going to walk itself..

ASO to Student Center just plain ole pissin’ me off. That is all.

SO to my roommate for teaching me how to cook! I have never been so proud of my cooking skills, even though I only made hamburger helper...

SO to dorm food. I’m through one week eating bulk food like Ramen and already missing being able to walk over and get a real entree with more than one ingredient.

SO TO THE SODA MACHINE GIVING OUT FREE SODA EVERY FRIDAY IN THE OFFICE.

DSO TO THAT OFFICE BEING THE BADGER HERALD. WE ARE SO AWESOME. SO to the #gucci crew.

ASO to farting in the elevator. Das gross shit.

SO to the freshman who asked me where State Street was.

That was totally me 3 years ago! Good luck in Madison and make the good times roll.

SO to my roommate Natalie’s Birthday.

I love you and you are so so pretty.

Boner in my mouth.

ASO to this guy I know who smells of beef and cheese. You aren’t Santa god damn. Take a shower you hobbit.

SO to P Baby Mats.

You are sexy and a gentleman.

BECAUSE SIZE MATTERS

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