IN [FOCUS] BANNER EVENING The result wasn’t one the Badgers were inter- ested in celebrating, but a record-setting crowd of 13,573 ― largest in NCAA women’s hockey history ― turned out at to watch second-ranked UW take on No. 1 Minnesota in the fourth “Fill the Bowl” game at the Kohl Center. PHOTO BY DAVID STLUKA IN [FOCUS] LONELY ROAD Moments before tip- off in a hostile Crisler Center, Traevon Jackson huddled the Badgers at center court. Two hours later, Wisconsin would be celebrating its sixth win over a team ranked in the current AP Top 25 with a 75-62 victory over No. 15 Michigan. PHOTO BY BOB CAMPBELL

IN [FOCUS] Junior Frank Kaminsky slashes to the rim to score two of his game-high 25 points in the Badgers’ 75-62 win at Michigan last Sunday. Kaminsky’s double- double effort was rewarded with Big Ten Player of the Week honors. SPECIAL K PHOTO BY BOB CAMPBELL

IN [FOCUS] COLD SHOULDER Russia’s Andrei Markov was focused on clearing the puck away from Joe Pavelski during Olympic pool play last Saturday, a wise strategy given that the former Badger is tied for second on Team USA with five points so far in Sochi. Pavelski and his U.S. teammates face rival Canada in a semifinal on Friday. PHOTO BY SCOTT ROVAK / USA TODAY SPORTS

CONTENTS FEBRUARY 20, 2014 // VOLUME 4, ISSUE 28

DEPARTMENTS

HAPPY TO HELP 14 LUCAS AT LARGE 28 You won't find him near the top of the Badgers' goal-scoring by Mike Lucas leaders, but Mark Zengerle has made a career of piling up points by being the setup man for his Wisconsin teammates. 16 BEHIND THE DESK by Barry Alvarez 18 THE VOICE by Matt Lepay GOING ON DISPLAY 20 BY THE NUMBERS 34 Facts and figures on UW A successful showing at the Se- nior Bowl already in his portfolio, 22 5 THINGS TO WATCH Catch the Badgers on Chris Borland takes the next step TV and the web toward draft day when he tackles the NFL combine this weekend. 24 ASK THE BADGERS 'Mount Rushmore' athletes 26 BADGERING Ivy Martin KEEP ON CLIMBING 44 INSIDE SPORTS 56 , Hockey, With versatile title threat Ivy Mar- Wrestling, Track, Swimming, tin leading the way, the Wisconsin Softball, Tennis women's swimming and diving team 62 THIS WEEK IN HISTORY heads to Minneapolis with sights set Bucking the trend on raising its Big Ten stock.

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© 2014 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. All rights reserved worldwide. LUCAS AT LARGE BY MIKE LUCAS // UWBADGERS.COM Gasser continues growing into his vital role ormer Wisconsin point guard Josh Gasser. I love what he does and Jordan Taylor had the second- defense. It’s the leadership that you what he brings and every time he Fmost assists (464) in school haveHe’ll diveto respect on the out floor of anda guy he’ll like play shoots, I feel like it’s going in. He history. Credit him with another Craft.” has been just phenomenal.” one for what he had to say last Or out of a guy like Gasser. Gasser held Stauskas to 11 points week to his old backcourt mate, Besides drawing the opponent’s (4-of-11) and without a 3-pointer Josh Gasser, during a visit to the top scorer ― from Michigan State’s for only the third time this season. Kohl Center for a game between the Gary Harris to Michigan’s Nik Staus- A week earlier, Gasser hounded Badgers and Minnesota. kas ― Gasser has also contributed Harris into a 3-of-20 shooting game Taylor, an undrafted free agent, some timely shot-making. He had has spent the last two seasons play- two early 3-point hits that created beyond the arc and had six points in ing professionally in Rome with the space in the paint for Frank Kamin- Michiganfrom the field. State’s He loss was to 0-for-7 Wisconsin. from hopes of landing an NBA contract. sky against the Wolverines. Although Gasser was talking spe- A former Gopher, in fact, Trevor “When Josh hits those 3s to start MBakwe, was one of his teammates - have been talking about everybody with Virtus Roma before a hip thatcifically he has about been Stauskas, assigned he to could guard injury forced Taylor to return to the doublethe game,” (25 said points, Kaminsky, 11 rebounds) who fin when he said, “It’s about focus and States for surgery. inished Wisconsin’s with his first75-62 career win indouble- Ann attention and going as hard as you On his way home to Blooming- Arbor, “it really opens up the driv- can every possession otherwise ton, Minn., the 24-year-old Taylor ing lanes because they can’t help he’ll make you pay.” stopped in Madison to see friends. off of him. They have to respect him The assignment is never the During his short time together with (on the perimeter).” same. The 6-foot-3 Gasser has Gasser, he reminded him to enjoy covered everyone from Indiana’s the college basketball experience. to ever put on a UW uniform was 6-foot Yogi Ferrell to Iowa’s 6-9, Don’t take it for granted, he told MikeOne Kelley, of the who more helped unselfish lead players the 220-pound Aaron White, who will Gasser, it’s very special, especially Badgers to the 2000 Final Four. Kel- likely be on Gasser’s dance card at Wisconsin. ley, who’s still the school’s career Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena leader in steals (275), has been in Iowa City. he said that,” Gasser admitted. working as a television analyst for “You want to get their tenden- Nobody“I definitely may took enjoy it playingto heart the when the Big Ten Network. When asked cies, you want to know what they game more than Gasser, particularly about Gasser, he gushes. do,” said Gasser, who just turned 22. after sitting out last season follow- “I thought the Michigan game “But, at the same time, it’s a game. ing knee surgery. was maybe his best overall de- You’ve just got to go out there and Nobody may enjoy playing fensively,” said Kelley, the only play. If you think too much, that’s defense more than Gasser, unless Badger to be named the Big Ten’s sometimes when you can get your- it’s Ohio State’s Aaron Craft. And Defensive Player of the Year. “As I self in trouble. it should come as no surprise that watched him, and I don’t mean this “So you need to stick to your Gasser has always admired the way in a narcissistic way, but I felt like I rules, stick to the way you do things that Craft plays. was watching myself dog a player and trust your teammates and “I just love the way that he around screens and chase. the coaches and that’s when it all doesn’t care about the amount of “I thought Josh did a great job works out well. I’ve had some crazy points that he scores,” Gasser said. of getting around screens without matchups this year. But it’s fun to “He doesn’t care about the stats; he them slowing up his progress too guard different guys each game.” just wants to get wins for his team. much. He was fantastic. I just love He’s heeding Taylor’s advice.

14 // VARSITY February 20, 2014 Gasser continues growing into his vital role BEHIND THE DESK BY BARRY ALVAREZ // UW DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Keeping fans coming back is a top priority

ll of us in college athletics games. hockey fans and the support and are aware of the attendance So we have to improve cellu- the respect that they have given Achallenges and improving lar and Wi-Fi connections. We’ve our team. Both hockey programs the game day experience for our talked about it a lot as adminis- are drawing well. Attendance is fans, and our students are a big trators. We’ve researched what it up this year for the men’s team, part of that. would take to install the antennas averaging better than 10,000 fans That experience is something and we have a plan. a game with good crowds expected that we’ve tried to address for We’re moving forward with it. this weekend vs. Michigan State. the last couple of years and we’ll The logistics of doing what we I really think it has a lot to do continue to address. I think we’ve want to do with an old football with Big Ten hockey. You now been fortunate here and I couldn’t stadium like Camp Randall poses have opponents coming into your be more pleased with our fans. some problems. But we’re going to building that fans can identify with Our student attendance has not get it done. because you’ve played them in dropped that much by comparison It’s the same deal for everyone. football and basketball for so long. to others. Just read Sports Business Journal When you’re seeing schools that In each of the last six years, and you realize that all of the vari- you’re familiar with ― Michigan, under the current format, we’ve ous leagues ― like the NFL and the Michigan State, Penn State ― it sold out our allotment of student NBA ― are dealing with similar creates more interest and that has tickets for football in less than 45 attendance issues. proven itself out in our hockey at- minutes. Last year, we sold a little For people who have a big- tendance. over 13,000 student season tickets. screen HDTV, it has to be a great The Big Ten brand is very Of those, an average of 86 per- experience for them to leave home strong, especially in basketball. cent were used. That’s a very good and come to a game. We want to The league is ridiculous, from top number. If you go back to 2008, the give them something with the ex- to bottom, with all of the upsets number of tickets that have been perience they can’t get at home. that we’re seeing by the road used by our students has been I agree with those who are say- teams this season. between 85 and 91 percent. ing that the students represent our Last Sunday was a prime exam- You’d like for the students to season ticket holders of tomorrow. ple. All three road teams won and show up before the football game You want them to come back and the two teams that had separated starts at Camp Randall, but histori- be a part of the experience after themselves from the pack ― Michi- cally they arrive by the middle of they graduate. gan State and Michigan ― both got But I can’t say enough about beat at home. The other day I was driving how our fans have turned out to That was a great victory by Bo’s throughthe first quarter.campus and I noticed support our sports. It was spectac- team in Ann Arbor. I know we beat that everybody had their heads ular for our women’s hockey team each other up in this league, but down. They were on their phones to sell out their game with Minne- and texting and doing this or do- sota at the Kohl Center. basketball in the country is being ing that. It’s the same way during It really speaks well of our played.there’s no question where the best

16 // VARSITY February 20, 2014 Keeping fans coming back is a top priority THE VOICE BY MATT LEPAY // VOICE OF THE BADGERS Road record says habits worth hanging on to

or the last 37 years, the Big S.D., and knocked off Saint Louis any, that is their superstition ― Ten Conference has led the and West Virginia in Cancun). they don’t have any,” he chuckled. Fnation in basketball at- So how do they do it? The simple With Ryan’s Badgers, when they tendance. The league is hitting answer is the Badgers are just good, hit the road, they like to practice as period. More often than not, they close to game time as possible. In 1989-90 season. Big, vocal crowds are good defensively, and they pro- other words, if they have a 7 p.m. helpturnstile turn figures a game not into seen a happening. since the tect the basketball. On most nights, game at Illinois, Ryan prefers to For years, we have heard about how those good habits will at least give practice the night before as close to hard it is to win on the road. It is you a chance. 7 as possible. Of course, it doesn’t true, but this year one of the sto- The players also know what to always work out that way, but if the rylines has been the success of the expect when they travel. In fact, it visiting teams. might seem like Groundhog Day, When the team takes its charter Call it the “Road Court Advan- but there are very few surprises floor is available, he will do it. tage.” on a Badgers road trip. From when waiting for them. Turkey or ham. Of the six games played last and what they eat, to the practice Everyflights, trip. there will be sandwiches weekend, the home teams went a schedule, they know what is coming When they arrive, they eat their collective 1-5, with Purdue the only their way on a roadie. meals at the hotel. No outside reser- Athletes tend to be creatures of vations are needed. to the Badgers’ victory at Michigan, habit. Ryan certainly is, and for him, On game day, they will have their Iowateam wonto protect at Penn its State,floor. OhioIn addition State it started very early in his basket- knocked off Illinois, Minnesota held ball playing days. pregame meal, always four hours off Northwestern and Nebraska “We always played Saturday beforefinal scouting tip. report. Then the turned a few heads at Michigan mornings,” said Ryan. “I would The practices themselves are State. always have the same breakfast ― much the same every day ― at Winning on the road might be Wheaties by the way ― and yes, we home or on the road. Basic funda- news to many teams in college did win the championship.” mental drill work. Passing, post basketball, but to the Badgers, it is Breakfast of Champions, right? moves, etc. more like business as usual. Ryan remembers he would tend Then it is onto scrimmage work, Since Bo Ryan became the Bad- to take the same route to the gym, or as they call it, “possessions,” gers’ head coach, Wisconsin has the and such a routine extended to where the scout team runs the of- Big Ten’s best road record. In fact, other sports he played, including fense and defense of the Badgers with a 73-68 mark since the 2001- baseball. upcoming opponent. Then some 02 season, the Badgers are the only “The old stuff that starts in Little shooting drills, followed by free conference team with a winning League. Which socks you were throws. record in hostile environments over wearing. What you wore under- Almost without exception, the that span. That alone should tell neath your shirt.” players know what is next. you how challenging it is to have Habit or superstition? For Ryan, Yes, it can seem like Groundhog success away from familiar sur- the words may very well mean the Day, but it works extremely well. roundings. same thing. For this program, and especially for This season, the Badgers are 9-2 “Any athlete that tells you he this head coach, the Badgers’ road in buildings not named the Kohl doesn’t have superstitions ― I fail record is a good reason why their Center, and 6-2 in true road games to believe that. travel habits ― or superstitions ― (they beat St. John’s in Sioux Falls, “If they tell you they don’t have are worth embracing.

18 // VARSITY February 20, 2014 Road record says habits worth hanging on to BY THE NUMBERS MEN'S BASKETBALL Wisconsin has six wins over the current AP Top 25. No other team in the country has more than four. In fact, 9 of the WRESTLING 15 teams ranked ahead of UW Senior Tyler Graff’s 122 own two or fewer wins career wins rank seventh over the top 25. all-time at Wisconsin, while his .841 winning percentage (122-23) ranks ninth.

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MEN’S TRACK & FIELD .565 Reed Connor’s 5000-meter time of 13:37.52 is not only the best time in the NCAA this year, but is the fourth-fastest time in the world. Connor won the 5000

meters at the Iowa State Classic

SOFTBALL last weekend in a field that fea- Junior Maria Van Abel tured 12 All-Americans. batted .565 in five gamesat the FIU Classic last weekend. ›› Van Abel posted a career-high five hits in five at-bats against Florida Gulf Coast in the tournament’s final game. 4 20 // VARSITY February 20, 2014

5 THINGS TO WATCH FEBRUARY 20 - 26

THURSDAY 2/20 • 11AM • NBC GOING FOR GOLD [OLYMPIC WOMEN’S HOCKEY FINAL: USA VS. CANADA] 1 It’s the matchup the hockey world has been waiting for, with the United States facing off against Canada in the gold medal game at the Winter in Sochi, a clash involving five former Badgers.

THURSDAY 2/20 • 8PM • BTN WINTER RELIEF [WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. MICHIGAN STATE] Settle in and watch the Badgers live on BTN when they 2 host No. 25 Michigan State at the Kohl Center Thursday at 8 p.m. Traveling to somewhere warm? You can catch all of the action live online with BTN2Go.

FRIDAY 2/21 • 11AM • NBC SPORTS NETWORK SO WE MEET AGAIN [OLYMPIC MEN’S HOCKEY SEMIFINAL: USA VS. CANADA] 3 The Americans’ right to play for the gold goes through a familiar foe when the U.S. team featuring four Wisconsin products takes on Canada in an Olympic semifinal, with the winner advancing on to the gold medal game.

FRIDAY 2/21 • 8PM • BTN ONE LAST LOOK [MEN’S HOCKEY VS. MICHIGAN STATE] Wisconsin plays at the Kohl Center for the last time 4 this season when Michigan State visits for a week- end series. Friday’s game airs live on BTN at 8 p.m., while Saturday’s action is live on ESPNU at 4 p.m.

SATURDAY 2/22 • 11AM • ESPN2 BASKETBALL BRUNCH [MEN’S BASKETBALL AT IOWA] 5 Start your Saturday off right with the Badgers. Wisconsin travels to Iowa for a Big Ten road clash. Tipoff is at 11 a.m. from Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Fans can watch the action live on ESPN2.

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ASK THE BADGERS QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who would be on the all-time ‘Mount Rushmore’ for your sport?

BOBBIE KELSEY // WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH • Teresa Edwards • Drysdale • “My Mount Rushmore includes Cheryl Miller, who was a beast on all levels of the game. Teresa Edwards, who is the most decorated women’s basketball Olympian of all time. Who could have played longer and at such a high international level with the best in the world? Ann Meyers, who was a pioneer for the game on all levels for both men and women, as evidenced by her contract with an NBA team. And last but not least Pat Summitt, whose record’ speaks’ for itself.”

JOHN TRASK // MEN'S SOCCER COACH Lionel Messi • Pele • Johan Cruyff • Diego Maradona “All four guys have done so much to positively shape the game. They all have a case for being the greatest to ever play, as well.”

TINA SAMARA // WOMEN'S TENNIS COACH Martina Navratilova • Steffi Graf • Serena Williams • Billie Jean King “Billie Jean King is on my list for everything she did for women’s sports and equality within tennis. Navratilova makes it because she won everything she competed in ― singles, doubles, mixed doubles. And Serena Williams is easy ― she’s the most dominant player ever.”

MICHAEL BURCIN // MEN'S GOLF COACH Bobby Jones • Jack Nicklaus • Arnold Palmer • Tiger Woods “I’m not a Tiger Woods fan necessarily, but anyone that works in our sport is indebted to him for how popular golf became in the mid-’90s. And Bobby Jones was the ultimate amateur sportsman.”

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BADGERING IVY MARTIN The reigning Big Ten champion in the women’s 50-yard freestyle, Ivy Martin returns to the Big Ten championships this week looking to defend her crown. The Madison, Wis., native was named a member of the U.S. National Team last summer and became the second woman in Big Ten history to break the 22- second barrier in the 50 freestyle at last season’s Big Ten championships. How special is it for you to not only swim for your hometown university but also have the type of success you are having at UW? “Since I grew up in Madison, I feel like I have always been a Badger. I love being able to go to school close to home, and I love being able to compete for a University that is supported by the same community that I’ve been surrounded by my whole life. It’s great to be able to represent a University that is so loved by my hometown.”

After becoming an All-American as a sophomore what has been your focus? “Coming off a strong year, I have set even bigger goals for this championship

Atseason. NCAAs, I am I am definitely planning looking on swimming to get best fast times and havingin all of fun, the but races I’m I willalso be competingshooting for in a at national the Big titleTen inchampionships the 50. I’m really (50 excitedfree, 100 for free our and relays, 100 as fly). well.”

What is the most rewarding part of being a student-athlete for you? “There are a lot of rewarding aspects that come with being a student-athlete at this school. I love being able to represent such a prestigious and competi- tive school, both as a student and an athlete. I also am really appreciative of all the services and resources available to help student-athletes succeed. Most importantly, I love having the opportunity to excel at a sport I love and be surrounded by such amazing teammates every day.”

When you first began swimming, did you have aspirations of accomplishing the things you have been able to do? “I think I have always taken it one step at a time. I enjoyed swimming when I was little, so I kept with it. I knew I wanted to continue to swim in college, but I had no idea how far collegiate swimming would take me. I’m still not sure what this sport will bring me in the future or what kind of potential I QUICK Q'S WITH IVY have, but in the meantime, I’m just working hard and enjoying myself.” Favorite spot on campus? The Memorial Union terrace Is there something or someone in particular that has motivated you to swim competitively? Favorite meal? Mongolian Beef from “I have always loved to race, and I would say the feeling after swimming P.F. Chang’s a best time is what keeps me so motivated. It’s such a great feeling to know that all the hard work has paid off. I’m also motivated by all of Favorite music? my teammates and my family, who are all so supportive. I would not I like a lot of differen kinds be swimming if it weren’t for their encouragement and support.” of music (except country) Early bird or night owl? Night owl

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FOR SETUP ASSISTANCE, PRESS ‘Z’ You won't find him lighting the lamp often, but there's no way the Badgers would pass on Mark Zengerle, the man that's always there to make the pass

BY MIKE LUCAS UWBADGERS.COM

• You won't find him lighting the lamp often, but there's no way the Badgers would pass on Mark Zengerle, the man that's always there to make the pass DAVID STLUKA DAVID hile eating breakfast Saturday morning Zengerle was impressed with the composure at their Columbus hotel, many of the play- shown by Oshie, a role player with the St. Louis W ers on the Wisconsin men’s hockey team, Blues. “Honestly, what I was thinking,” he said, “was including Mark Zengerle, had their eyes glued to the how much anxiety or pressure he was feeling.” Sochi Olympics. To a small degree, Zengerle could relate. “ I had a Everyone stood up, Zengerle said, when Patrick penalty shot against Michigan,” he said, “and I can Kane got the puck on his stick and had a breakaway remember it was one of my most nervous times in on Russian goalie Sergei Bobrovski, who happens to hockey.” play for the Columbus Blue Jackets. But he didn’t let his nerves get the best of him. In- Bobrovski came up with the overtime save on stead, he beat Michigan goaltender Zach Nagelvoort Kane ― one of the many young NHL stars on Team on the penalty shot ― he went 5-hole ― - USA and a childhood friend of Zengerle’s ― and the cessful Wisconsin conversion in 18 years. outcome of the game came down to a shootout. Nagelvoort later got the best of Zengerle, the stoppingfirst suc Fate may have intervened because if Kane, the - Chicago Blackhawks’ leading scorer, had beaten Bo- out attempt after a 2-2 tie between the Badgers and brovski ― he tried to go 5-hole ― America would Wolverineshim from close on Feb. range 1 inon Ann UW’s Arbor. third and final shoot have never been introduced to Timothy Leif Oshie. As it was, T.J. Oshie, who played collegiately at a shootout specialist on the Olympic stage, Zengerle North Dakota, became an instant folk hero, in Mike said,Reflecting “He had on a smileOshie’s on cool his face,and calmso I guessdemeanor that heas has the right personality for the job.” shootout attempts and had the game-winner. After watching the United States outlast the Rus- Eruzionesque fashion, when he scored on 4 of 6

30 // VARSITY February 20, 2014 “I KNOW THE FANS LOVE HIM. HE’S ONE OF

THEIR FAVORITES,” BARNES SAID OF ZENGERLE. STLUKA DAVID “HE’S A LITTLE BIT FLASHY AND HE PLAYS WITH ENERGY AND PASSION. THAT’S SOME- THING THE FANS REALLY NOTICE.”

sians in the “eight-inning” shootout, Zenger- le sent a congratulatory text to Kane, who assisted on a goal scored by Joe Pavelski, a former UW skater. Zengerle’s friendship with Kane dates back to their youth hockey days in New York state; Zengerle is from Rochester and Kane is from Buffalo. His text was to the point, “Nice game.” Kane could have returned the favor after Zengerle scored twice, including the game- winner, in Wisconsin’s 4-2 decision over - tiple-goal outing since 2011. OhioZengerle State last now Saturday. has six Itgoals was inhis 28 first games, mul with his last four points coming on goals; a distinct turnaround for someone who’s more accustomed to setting up others. He has 112 career assists. engerle arrived on campus as a 21-year-old During his Tuesday press conference, Wiscon- freshman who had• • gone• • away to prep school sin coach Mike Eaves made reference to the nine Z at Northwood Prep in Lake Placid, which also seniors who will be recognized before Saturday’s turned out former UW stars Tony Granato and Mike game against Michigan State at the Kohl Center. Richter. When asked who has come the furthest since their After playing three seasons of junior hockey ― freshman year, he said, “I don’t know if someone has one year with the Syracuse Stars of the EJHL and distinguished themselves as being way ahead of two with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in the BCHL somebody else.” ― he was more mature than most of his classmates. But he cited the Tuesday morning practice and “Coming in as a freshman, I had three years of singled out one of his seniors by name. juniors under my belt with different coaches who “Mark Zengerle goes in on a two-on-one,” Eaves preached different things,” he said. “I came in and I said, “and he absolutely read the situation and made was an immediate contributor. I didn’t have to sit.” a great move on the goaltender and scored himself. But he did have to learn how to learn again ― in “Two years ago, he would have tried to pass the the classroom. puck no matter what. So, on the ice, that (develop- “When you’re out of school for three years, you ment) has taken place. have to adjust and get back into the whole school “I could go through every player and tell you how thing,” he said. “I came back into organized life and each one has grown. I don’t know which one has there was a little change.” separated themselves the most … the growth of ev- Zengerle roomed with Tyler Barnes, a product of ery one of them has been substantial.” Burnsville (Minn.) High School and Waterloo of the

31 USHL. They meshed even though they hailed from “I’ve always told people,” he said, “that I played different regions of the country. soccer like I played hockey: make the passes. I don’t “We found out that we were roommates before know if it’s awareness I have. But I’ve always been we came here,” Barnes said, “so we were talking like that; looking around and being aware.” over Facebook and kind of feeling each other out. What sets him apart from many has been his “Right away, I could tell that we were going to be stickhandling ability. good friends because we had similar personalities. “He can dangle a little bit,” said Barnes. “I know the fans love him. He’s one of their favorites. He’s but hockey players have fairly similar personalities, - asWe is. definitely took different routes (to Madison), sion. That’s something the fans really notice.” a littleLately, bit if flashy they’ve and been he playspaying with attention, energy theyand paswill same thoughts on what we wanted.” notice that he’s hunting his own shots more. At“When various we times,met for Zengerle the first and time, Barnes we all have had been the linemates. Last weekend, they were reunited with Who doesn’t?” Zengerle said. “It’s a decent strength Nic Kerdiles. The trio combined for 20 goals and 54 of “I’mmine, obviously not as decent pass-first, as my but passing, I like butto score, anytime too. I get a chance I try to look for it (his shot).” “The best part about it,” Barnes said of playing - withpoints Zengerle, over the “is final when 14 gamesI have lastthe puckseason. I can give it ing more. “Down the stretch,” he said, “I just can’t to him and skate away from people and he will give beZengerle a passer definitelyand rely onsounded everyone committed else to shoot to shoot it. I it back to me. He has great vision.” made it a goal to put some in myself.” Seeing the ice has always come naturally for The Badgers have nine NHL draft picks on their Zengerle, a former soccer player. current roster. Zengerle is not one of them.

WATCH: TEAMMATES TALK MARK ZENGERLE

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“I never expected to be drafted, so it was not like I weekend. Paul and Carol Zengerle will be at the Kohl had it out for anybody when I wasn’t,” said Zengerle, who will turn 25 in May. “I started developing more He grew up with a rink in his backyard and great between 19 and 20 years old. familyCenter support.to watch their son in his final home series. “When you go undrafted you do have something Family will also be something that Zengerle will to prove. But either way, if you’re drafted or not, you forever associate with this large senior class. have to get better, play well and get noticed some- “Our group is so close. If you ask any of them, how. That’s how I’ve always we’re all best friends,” said played.” There are many drafted “WE HAVE SAID IT BEFORE: OUR GOAL IS credits shy of his degree at players who do little with TO BE IN THE FROZEN FOUR IN PHILLY theZengerle, end of who the willsemester; be five a their skills. Zengerle has AND ULTIMATELY WIN IT, AND WE degree he promises that he gotten the most out of his ― what Eaves labeled as “of- THINK WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO “I know how everyone in fensive skills that you don’t DO THAT.” ZENGERLE SAID. “WE THINK WE ourwill definitelyclass talks; get. we wish it teach” when Zengerle was a was never going to come to freshman. HAVE THE RIGHT GUYS FOR THE JOB.” an end, we could stay here After Zengerle had start- forever. But it’s part of life and you have to move on. said, “He loves to play. He’s not the smoothest look- “We have said it before: our goal is to be in the inged his guy. career He’s awith little points awkward in his in first his sixskating. games, But Eaves he’s Frozen Four in Philly and ultimately win it, and we effective.” think we have the opportunity to do that. We think Eaves noted that Zengerle’s two older brothers, we have the right guys for the job.” John-Paul and Matt, were wrestlers and “Mark has The seniors will be counted on to do a lot of the kind of that wrestler’s mentality and it serves him well. When he gets the puck, he wants to keep it.” “We do everything together,” he said. “We live to- John-Paul, the oldest brother, was a state cham- gether,heavy lifting, we eat which together, is fine we with go to Zengerle. class together, we pion, Zengerle said. While he wrestled in a few sum- go to the rink together, and we’re with each other mer tournaments when he was in his early teens, all day. his parents wanted him to stick with hockey. “It’s going to be sad when we leave, but if we leave It’s something they can reminisce about this as champions, it will be a lot easier.”

33 BRICK BY BRICK Chris Borland laid the foundation for a pro career with five standout seasons at Wisconsin. He'll keep building his case for draft day when he takes part in this weekend's NFL combine.

BY MIKE LUCAS UWBADGERS.COM

• BRICK BY BRICK DAVID STLUKA DAVID he interview started off like many others for Wednesday through next Tuesday (Feb. 19-25), at Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland. There Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. T The NFL has invited 335 prospects, including 36 teams pose to college prospects in advance of the from the Big Ten, to take part in the position group May draft.was a standard set of questions that all NFL workouts, medical examinations and psychological “What makes you tick?” testing and interviews. “How would you describe your season?” - “Are you a team leader?” consin teammates: tailback James White, receiver Borland was asked everything from “Wonderlic- JaredBorland Abbrederis, will be joinedtight end in Indy Jacob by Pedersen,five former guard Wis Ryan Groy and safety Dez Southward. or heard about” during the Q&A sessions the week of Unlike the others, Borland has opted to stay in thelike” Jan. test 25 questions Senior Bowl to some in Mobile, things Ala. “I had never seen Madison and train for the combine under the guid- “There was a certain team that was conducting an ance of John Dettmann, UW’s Director of Strength informal interview and they were taping it with an and Conditioning. iPad right in your face,” Borland said. “In the middle of the interview, they slipped it in.” The “it” was the curveball ― when

to the ridiculous. the“Tell questioning me,” he was went instructed, from the sublime “every- thing you can do with a brick in one minute … ready … go.” A brick? To say the least, Borland felt like he had just been hit by a ton of them. “They pressed a timer and you had to tell them everything you could think of in that one minute,” he said. “I don’t know what they wanted to see. Maybe how you think on your feet?” What did Borland come up with? How many different ways can you use a brick? “There’s everything from a paper- weight to a doorstop to using it for building construction,” he said. “I went for a good 40 seconds. It got tough to- wards the end. But I was able to pull some things out. “I said you could study the min- eral composition of bricks. I was re- ally reaching and it was a lot of BS.

- thingBut I thinklike that I did before.” well. It was definitely unique. I had never been asked any

2014Borland NFL Scouting anticipates Combine, fielding running many other unique questions during the

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For nearly two decades, Dettmann trained foot- “THEY ALL KNOW HOW TALL I AM,” ball players for coaches Barry Alvarez and Bret Bielema. In addition to Borland, he’s also working BORLAND SAID. “I’M PREPARING TO LIFT with Ethan Hemer, Tyler Dippel and Jerry Ponio. AND RUN AND INTERVIEW AND I THINK In applying for combine credentials, Dettmann casually mentioned to the event’s director, a former I’LL DO WELL IN THOSE CATEGORIES, ALL NFL scout, “Just so you know, Chris Borland is the OF THE THINGS THAT I CAN CONTROL.” defensive version of .” The reasoning was clear on why he would plant such a seed given the fact that the 5-foot-11 Bor- projected differently by position. land, like the 5-11 Wilson, will not “measure up” to “But there have been a lot of other short lineback- what some teams will have in mind for a linebacker. ers, too. I’m 5-11 and a half. One more inch and I’m in the range of average. What does that really mean hurt,” Borland said. “If anything, it’s saying that you if a guy can play football? don’t“Russell have maybeto be a doesprototypical help me; guy; it definitely there are doesn’t other “I understand the concerns. When they’re paying things that you can do to have success.” guys a lot of money, they want to make sure you can Coming out of Wisconsin, Wilson was viewed as a ― short ― but he has I’m under 6 feet.” getEyeing it done the and combine I’m confident testing, that he I can, said, even “They though all Seattle“short” Seahawksquarterback. to an He NFL still championship.is know how tall I am. I’m preparing to lift and run and been“There fitted are with a lota Super of different Bowl ring things after youleading can thedo interview and I think I’ll do well in those categories, all of the things that I can control.” pocket,” said Borland, conceding how players can be with a quarterback with play-action and moving the • • • • 37 hoosing an agent was another thing that Bor- land was able to control. Prior to the start of C the 2013 season, he became the interviewer him. and“I soughtspoke without the former right teammates,” fit and person he tosaid, represent “along with Coach Bielema, Coach (Gary) Andersen and Coach Alvarez. I got advice from people they knew and people they trusted. “I then met with three guys who seemed to have the best reputation and were interested in me as - Live coverage of on-field workouts at the 2014 view agents) and my dad was alongside. NFL Scouting Combine will air on NFL Network well.“We It askedwas kind a lot of about a unique the insthing and for outs me of(to the inter in- from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday. dustry. You can’t sign anything until after the bowl The network will also air a daily wrap-up on game (per NCAA rules), but I pretty much knew who NFL Total Access at 7 p.m. Thursday through I was going to go with in December.” Tuesday. Check NFLNetwork.com for a replay Shortly after the Badgers played South Carolina in schedule of each day’s broadcast. the Capital One Bowl, Borland signed with Neil Corn- rich, who has an impressive list of clients, including WISCONSIN LINEUP college and NFL head coaches. • WR Jared Abbrederis “I just got a good sense that he was a genuine per- • LB Chris Borland son and an honest guy,” said Borland. “He has a repu- • OL Ryan Groy tation of being a very hard worker and good negotia- • TE Jacob Pedersen tor. He kind of hit all the marks I wanted.” • FS Dezmen Southward Cornrich led Borland to Dettmann. • RB James White After former UW tailback , a Cornrich client, registered a relatively slow time (4.66) in the WORKOUTS 40 at the 2013 NFL Combine, Cornrich asked Dett- mann to work with Ball before he ran again at Wis- • 40-yard dash consin’s pro day in early March. • Bench press “Montee was a little over-trained, he was more • Vertical jump fatigued than anything else,” Dettmann said. “At this • Broad jump level, it’s more about recovery and managing stress • Three-cone drill levels. You’re not creating something that wasn’t al- • 20-yard shuttle ready there. In getting them prepared, I always use • 60-yard shuttle the model: rested, fresh and healthy.” After training less than two weeks with Dettmann, WORKOUT SCHEDULE Ball ran a 4.46 in the 40 for the scouts, general man- Saturday, Feb. 22 agers and coaches from the 17 NFL teams that were • Groy, Pedersen represented in Madison. He also lowered his shuttle time from 4.40 to 4.11. Denver summarily drafted Sunday, Feb. 23 Ball in the second round. • Abbrederis, White Although there are many pre-combine training camps around the country, Cornrich advised Bor- Monday, Feb. 24 land that he would be better off staying in familiar • Borland surroundings. “He’s had a lot of success with having guys train at their schools,” Borland said, “just be- Tuesday, Feb. 25 cause that’s where they’re comfortable.” • Southward

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BRAD REMPEL / ICON SMI BRAD REMPEL / ICON

Borland has had no complaints, either. “It has real- stress levels and try to train the football season out ly been a great experience the last couple of months,” of your body and let you be who you are.” he said. “He (Dettmann) is very thorough and com- Over the years, Dettmann has seen football train- pletely vested. He jokes that he stays up at night try- ing evolve to where he has been preparing the play- ing to think up new ideas. He’s all the way in, which I ers for the combine as if he was getting them ready really respect.” to compete in a decatha- Dettmann, as such, has “I HAVE BEEN SURPRISED WITH HOW lon. That has been his helped create the UW en- approach with Borland, vironment. “My rule has TRULY GOOD OF AN ATHLETE HE IS,” Hemer, Dippel and Ponio. always been the same: DETTMAN SAID OF BORLAND. “HE'S JUST “It’s not football at this never say no to a Wis- point, it’s more of a track consin player and never MORE SPECIAL THAN I HAD SEEN IN model,” he said. “You’re charge them a dime be- PADS, WHICH IS HARD TO BELIEVE.” training for a series of cause at this point it’s events. You have to jump high, you have to run fast, you have to be able to started, ‘This is not about me, this is about you.”’ change direction and you have to be strong. It’s the aboutThe them,”training he is said. spread “I toldover them six days: the firstSundays day arewe same as decathletes who throw the shot, sprint, high off, Wednesdays and Saturdays are recovery days. jump and vault.” “We’re going to do it in a process,” Dettmann said. When Borland was asked how many times he has “Look at what your opportunities are, manage your heard Dettmann utter his favorite phrase ― rested,

40 // VARSITY February 20, 2014 fresh and healthy ― he estimated about “100 times” orland drew positive reviews for the way he over the last eight weeks. “But it’s especially impor- practiced leading up the Senior Bowl. He was tant to get that across,” Borland said, “because you B pretty good in the game, too, with eight tack- are training like a track athlete.” les and his specialty, a forced . He reminded By contrast, he pointed out, “Football players are a lot of NFL people of former Miami Dolphins line- used to grinding and pushing through the pain but backer Zach Thomas, who played 13 seasons in the it’s important to feel 100 percent as often as possi- league. ble when you’re doing this type of training because Borland is built along the lines of Thomas, a mul- it’s all about performance.” tiple All-Pro, who was 5-11, 242 pounds. London After last Friday’s workout, Dettmann felt that Fletcher, a 16-year veteran who has set records for Borland was close to where he needed to be when consecutive starts and durability, is an inch shorter. rested, fresh and healthy ― what else? For line- backers, the psychological testing, bench press and Borland because he has answered them for so long. Any“The questions personnel about decision-makers his height have never gotten really old askfor (timing, stations, skill drills) will be Monday. interviews“When he will walks be onin there,” Sunday; Dettman the on-field said of testing Bor- understanding of what you can do on the football land, “he’s going to do the interviews and he will those questions,” he said. “I think they have a better do great, because why? Because it’s who he is. Do (in Mobile). But that’s what the media likes to talk I have to talk to him about interviewing? No. But about.”field. They weren’t surprised by any measurements we’ve worked on all of those other pieces and ev- Borland sprained his thumb in Wisconsin’s loss erything that he’s going to do. to South Carolina and there was some discussion on “I have been surprised with how truly good of an whether he should play in the Senior Bowl. But it athlete he is; he’s a great athlete. To see the talent level of what he can do, his hips and how he can ac- celerate ― and the different variables that make him who he is ― he’s just more special than I had seen in pads, which is hard to believe.” team All-America at Wisconsin. His numbers (420 tacklesBorland and is the15 firstforced linebacker ) to speakbe named volumes. first- DAN SANGER / ICON SMI SANGER / ICON DAN In his position rankings, NFL draft analyst Mike Mayock has Borland listed at No. 4 behind Buffalo’s Khalil Mack, Alabama’s C.J. Mosley, and UCLA’s An- thony Barr. Dettmann acknowledged that the draft has be- come a game of inches. “All of a sudden, someone is a better prospect because of an inch? How silly does that sound to the normal person?” Dettman said. “But the fact of the matter is, it’s a measured busi- ness. That’s what the combine is all about.” - consin brought into focus. “OnceThat’s theywhat get that Chris “short” in an quarterback interview room,” out of DettWis- mann said, “once they see him run and do his drills and open up his hips and do all the things that he can what Russell Wilson accomplished?” do as an athlete, how could you not be influenced by

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“Going in, I just thought I’d played my game,” Borland said. “I’m confident that I have good film and I just wanted to show them that I was the real deal … I wanted to show it in person.”

didn’t end up hurting him as much as it wound up combine. helping him. “I’ve got nothing but positive things to say about That’s how good he was under the scrutiny. He him,” Borland said. “He’s a really good guy. I spent a was the most outstanding linebacker. good deal of time with him and I wish him the best. “For me, personally, it was a lot of fun,” Borland He’s a heckuva football player. said. “I got to meet some players that I had played against and had seen on TV. You’re being coached by an NFL staff (Atlanta’s Mike Smith was the head of “ISam, understand who’s openly that gay, the “but first I playerslook forward to open to the coach of Borland’s North team) and you’re sur- daygate when are important it’s not a becausestory.” they’re the first,” he said rounded by NFL personnel and people who make The interview sessions in Mobile were long and decisions. intense and Borland knows that the interview ses- “The practices are really what were important sions at the combine will be longer and more in- Monday through Wednesday. Pretty much all the - scouts left Thursday and Friday. The game is for the cal exams in a day,” he said. “But I understand that fans. It allows the Senior Bowl to make some money. it’stense. part “No of theone process.” loves doing five hours of psychologi As far as pressure, there’s pressure and eyes on your He also sees and understands the big picture. “To whole career. It’s just the norm.” be able to talk to GMs, scouts and coaches is really Just the same, did Borland feel like he had to prove a manifestation of your dreams,” he said. “It’s fairly something? “No,” he responded without hesitation. tangible now; it’s everything you’ve worked for. All “Going in, I just thought I’d played my game. I’m con- of a sudden, they’re right across the table; right in front of you.” them that I was the real deal … I wanted to show it infident person.” that I have good film and I just wanted to show that mind that this is just a small price to pay for the One of the players that Borland got to know in eventualNo matter payout.” the line of questioning, he said, “I keep Mobile was Missouri defensive end/linebacker/ He’s seeking to build a pro career, after all, one ground-breaker Michael Sam, who will also be at the brick at a time.

42 // VARSITY February 20, 2014 BOBBY MCDUFFIE / ICON SMI INSIDE MEN’S BASKETBALL BY PATRICK HERB @BADGERMBB SCHEDULE (21-5, 8-5) LAST TIME OUT Feb. 13 Minnesota W, 78-70 Feb. 16 at #15 Michigan W, 75-62 COMING UP Saturday at #15 Iowa 11 a.m. Feb. 25 Indiana 8 p.m.

spective, there was an additional burden

winning or losing.” for Bill Cofield. It had nothing to do with was a 1963 graduate of McKendree Col- legeA in native Lebanon, of Carrier Ill. He went Mills, on Ill., to receive Cofield his master’s degree from the University of Kentucky. Coaching wasn’t the only arena in

athleticwhich Cofield director would and headbreak coach down at barrier. a pre- Black History Month: Pair dominantlyHe also became white the institution nation’s at first the black Col- of pioneers led UW hoops lege of Racine in 1973. It was there that The College of Racine closed its doors Badgers hired first black coaches in Big Ten he first hired Ryan as his assistant. for a year only to return to UW when Co- s we celebrate Black in 1974, and Cofield and Ryan separated- History Month all coach basketball in the Big Ten came his assistant. Aacross the country, Conference.the first African-American That same sum to- fieldWhile accepted compiling the head a six-year job and record Ryan be of Wisconsin needs look no fur- mer, Edwina Qualls was hired - ther than its men’s and wom- namic players to Madison, including the en’s basketball programs to women’s basketball coach. former61-103, all-time Cofield leading did bring scorer several Claude dy as “theThere Big Ten’swere first some black people head Gregory and Wes Mathews, who hit a At a time when hardly any who weren’t ready for that half-court shot be beat Michigan State African-Americansfind pioneers. were head breakthrough,” Bo Ryan would and in 1979. coaches, the University of Wis- consin had two atop its men’s his book, Another Hill to Climb. diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that and women’s basketball teams write“All aboutcoaches Cofield’s have ahiring burden in sameCofield year. resigned He died afterin 1982 a short and wasillness later in of expectations. From my per- the summer of 1983 at the age of 43.

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INSIDE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL BY DIANE NORDSTROM @BADGERWBB SCHEDULE (10-15, 3-10) LAST FOUR Feb. 5 #22 Nebraska L, 70-71OT Feb. 8 at Indiana L, 69-76 Feb. 12 Minnesota L, 50-63 Feb. 16 at #11 Penn State L, 68-78 NEXT FOUR Thursday #23 Michigan St. 8 p.m. Sunday at #21 Purdue 1 p.m. March 2 Northwestern 1 p.m. March 6 at Big Ten Tournament, Indianapolis, Ind.

PAIGE IS UW’S IRON WOMAN ● Senior Morgan Paige will play in her 100th straight game against Michigan State on Thursday. The 6-foot-0 guard has played in 114 games in her career, including the last 99 in a row. She has not missed a game since her freshman Senior Morgan Paige season, when she did not play against has played in 99 Purdue on Jan. 13, 2011. Her 100 straight games in the straight games will tie her for 10th on Cardinal and White. Wisconsin’s all-time tally. Paige has started 93 games in her four seasons, including the last 75 in ‘Almost’ wins wearing on a row. Her 75 straight starts ranks ninth on the UW career record list. Fifth-year senior Taylor Wurtz has Kelsey and her Badgers played in 122 games in her career, Wisconsin looking for signature win this week which ties for ninth on the all-time list. DOUBLE-DOUBLES RANK HIGH fter two close losses to most’ games.” ● The Badgers have 16 double-doubles top-25 teams, the Bad- Wisconsin took then-No. 22 this season, the most for UW since the Agers are getting tired of Nebraska to overtime on Feb. 2001-02 season when the Badgers almost winning. 5 and also battled then-No. 11 had 18 double-doubles. “But the ‘almost’ is killing Penn State to the end, losing Taylor Wurtz leads the team with me ― the close and the right both contests. seven double-doubles while Michala there, I can’t even stand it,” UW has two more opportu- Johnson adds five. Jacki Gulczynski Wisconsin head coach Bobbie nities to get a signature win chips in four double-doubles. Kelsey said. “When you take this season as it hosts No. 23 Wurtz has 15 double-doubles in over a program and you’re Michigan State on Thursday her career, which ranks ninth on the trying to build it, that’s what before traveling to No. 21 Pur- UW career record list, while Gulczyn- you’re going to have, those ‘al- due on Sunday. ski has 10, which ties for 13th.

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INSIDE MEN’S HOCKEY BY PAUL CAPOBIANCO @BADGERMHOCKEY

SCHEDULE (17-9-2, 8-5-1-0) Penalty kill proves powerful LAST TIME OUT Meuer, Little, Dahl key special team success for Feb. 14 Ohio State L, 2-1 Feb. 15 Ohio State W, 4-2 Badgers during stretch run of Big Ten play THIS WEEK Friday Michigan State 8 p.m. ou’ve heard it time and and junior forward Nic Ker- Saturday Michigan State 4 p.m. again of late from Wis- diles taking care of opposing Yconsin hockey broad- teams’ point men, the Badgers casts: “Shot from the point, have allowed just one power- Sports Network after a 5-2 quarter- blocked and cleared by the play goal against in their last final victory over the Czech Republic Badgers.” That is the sweet seven games. on Wednesday. Ryan Suter had three music of the UW penalty kill Kills on 35 of their last 36 assists, while Ryan McDonagh and Joe working over the last seven penalties has the Badgers Pavelski each chipped in one. The U.S. games. ranked No. 10 in the country faces Canada, while Sweden meets Special teams become mag- at 86.1 percent (99-for-115) Finland in the other semfinal. for the season. UW’s defense- their dramatic ends, and the men have been key as well, HOBEY BAKER AND MIKE RICHTER Badgersnified as seem seasons to closehave inmas on- clearing the rare left ● The fan vote continues online for tered one half of the formula. by goaltender Joel Rumpel. the Hobey Baker Award, with Michael With penalty-kill units that in- Mersch, Joe Rumpel and Mark Zenger- clude senior forwards Keegan ROUND le among the nominees. Also, Joel Meuer and Sean Little, senior ● Team USA, with four for- Rumpel should be a strong candidate forwards Jefferson Dahl and mer Badgers on the roster, for the award that will go to the coun- Michael Mersch, as well as se- is set for the medal round try’s best goalie, named after former nior forward Mark Zengerle Friday at 11 a.m. on NBC Badger Mike Richter.

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INSIDE WOMEN’S HOCKEY BY AJ HARRISON @BADGERWHOCKEY SCHEDULE (23-5-2, 19-5-2-1) LAST WEEK Feb. 14 #1 Minnesota L, 3-2 Feb. 15 #1 Minnesota L, 4-0 COMING UP Friday at Minnesota St. 7 p.m. Saturday at Minnesota St. 3 p.m.

months, there’s a good possibility that theAfter Badgers not playing will face the the Mavericks Mavericks for next five

round of the WCHA playoffs. Wisconsin hasweekend locked in up LaBahn the No. Arena2 seed in the the play first- offs, and with a UW win this weekend, MSU will be the No. 7 seed and the two will meet again next weekend. Although UW has a 58-1-3 all-time record against Minnesota State, the Bad- gers know that the Mavericks are a team they can’t overlook. “They have a good power play,” senior Madison Packer said. “They have a cou- ple of offensive threats on the ice that we need to be aware of. ”

WCHA FIRST ROUND TICKETS ON SALE No. 2 Badgers wrap up ● Tickets for UW’s WCHA first-round playoff series are now on sale. Tickets regular season in Mankato are available to purchase in person at the Athletic Ticket Office located UW and Minnesota State meet for first time since Oct. at Camp Randall Stadium, over the phone at 1-800-GO-BADGERS or on- he No. 2 Badgers will “We haven’t seen them line at UWBadgers.com. wrap up their regular in a while,” UW head coach The Badgers will play the best-of- Tseason the same way Mark Johnson said. “They are three series in LaBahn Arena, Feb. they started it: with a series healthy now, and are coming 28-March 2. Games on Feb. 28 and against Minnesota State. off of a big weekend. It will be March 1 will start at 7 p.m., and the After sweeping the Maver- senior weekend for them so third game on March 2 will start at 4 icks in Madison on Oct. 4-5, there will be a lot of emotions p.m., if necessary. the Badgers make the return tied to it. They have a large se- Only tickets for Feb. 28 and March trip to Mankato, Minn., to take nior class that leads the way 1 are available for purchase at this on a streaking MSU team that and they are experienced. It time. The winner of the playoff series is coming off of a sweep of will be a good challenge for us will advance to the 2013 WCHA Final then-No. 4 North Dakota. after last weekend.” Face-Off in Bemidji, Minn., March 7-8.

50 // VARSITY February 20, 2014 SCHEDULE (23-5-2, 19-5-2-1) INSIDE WRESTLING BY ANNA POULTER-HENDRICKSON @BADGERWRESTLING SCHEDULE (12-4, 5-1) COMING UP Feb. 21 #7 Nebraska 7 p.m. Feb. 23 #3 Iowa 1 p.m. March 8-9 Big Ten Championships Kohl Center All Day

end on a high note in March, but know- ing Tyler Graff, he is going to take it one dual meet at a time.” Graff, a three-time All-American at 133 lbs., is leaving a legacy at Wisconsin. He is one of nine three-time All-Ameri- cans at UW and a fourth honor would put him on a list with only Lee Kemp, Matt Hanuke and Donny Pritzlaff, some of the Badgers’ all-time greats. “His work ethic is one of the greatest I’ve been around,” Davis continued. “A lot of guys have gone through here in my 22 years at the UW, but Tyler Graff is one of the top guys all-time, training-wise and focus-wise. “He loves the sport of wrestling, but more than that, he has grown as a person off the mat.” Graff leaving a legacy of Graff’s career record of 122-23 ranks seventh all-time on the Badgers’ record success at Wisconsin list, while his .841 winning percentage is ninth. Twice, the Loveland, Colo., native Senior ranks in top 10 in career wins at UW -

he Badgers’ regular sea- and energy to become one of yet,has finishedthird. fifth at the NCAA champion son draws to a close this Wisconsin’s best. ships“He and has lastbeen year a great posted role his model best for finish the Tweekend with a pair of “He has had a great career,” guys,” Davis said. “The guys can say ‘I see home Big Ten duals. Prior to UW head coach Barry Davis what Tyler Graff is doing and where he the start of Sunday’s match said. “I know it isn’t his goal to has been. He is one of the all-time greats against No. 3 Iowa, Wiscon- be a four-time All-American, at Wisconsin. I want to be like Tyler but he can be a three-time Graff.’ Tyler has set that tone. It’s a great for all of their hard work and All-American and a national dedicationsin will honor to the its UW five program. seniors champion, that would make since he has been here. Senior Tyler Graff has em- him a four-time All-American. thing“Tyler and Graff he has is helpedone of usthose out quiteguys whoa bit bodied the Badger spirit in his “He has had a great career has earned the right to get his hand time at UW, putting in the time so far. I know he wants it to raised on the big stage Saturday night.”

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INSIDE TRACK & FIELD BY AJ HARRISON @BADGER_TRACK SCHEDULE COMING UP Friday Red & White Open 3 p.m. Feb. 28 Big Ten Championships March 1 Big Ten Championships

p.m., will be the second section of the

event of the meet. men’sReed 3000 Connor, meters, after running which is the the fourth- final fastest 5000 meters in the world last week at the Iowa State Classic, will run the 3000 with Olympian Mohammed Ahmed, who will race for only the sec- ond time this year. Redshirt freshman Malachy Schrobilgen, the 2013 Big Ten cross country champion, will also run in the heat. “The object on Friday is to get the

hope to take advantage of being at home. WeNCAA will qualifying get after time,” it and Byrne hopefully said. “You get some great times.” Another event to watch for is the men’s Stretch run: UW closes in mile, as All-American Austin Mudd and freshman Carl Hirsch look to run sub- on championship season four-minute miles. “They haven’t raced a lot this year,” By- Badgers host Red & White Open in final tuneup rne said. “Mudd has been down a little bit this year, but he is on his way back. and Cross Country Mick Byrne. He seems to be getting over the hump.” 2014 Big Ten Champion- “We like competing at With the NCAA eliminating “last- Ishipsn their at final the meetSPIRE before Institute the home,” Byrne said. ”We like the chance” meets, this weekend’s event will in Geneva, Ohio, the Badgers advantages of being at home as be one of the last opportunities for the plan on putting on a show in we won’t have to travel. We do front of a home crowd at the get some favorable 200-meter “All of a sudden the season has been Red & White Open on Friday shortenedBadgers to byget oneNCAA week,” qualifying Byrne marks. said. “I at the Camp Randall Memorial are going to try to take advan- like the new format. I like the fact that we Sports Center. tageflat track of that.” adjustments, and we will go to Big Tens and after that, that’s The Badgers are excited to One of the highlights of the it. To me, the conference meet should be compete at home, according to meet, which starts with the - UW Director of Track & Field women’s weight throw at 3 onship.” the final meet before the NCAA champi 54 // VARSITY February 20, 2014

INSIDE SWIMMING & DIVING BY JEREMY WODAJO @BADGERSWIMDIVE SCHEDULE BIG TEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday Finals 6:30 p.m. Thursday Prelims 11 a.m. Finals 6:30 p.m. Friday Prelims 11 a.m. Finals 6:30 p.m. Saturday Prelims 11 a.m. Finals 6:30 p.m.

this week in Minneapolis, looking to de- fend her 50 free title, but she also returns with the reputation of one of the most accomplished swimmers in the country. Martin turned heads last season as a sophomore when she became the sec- ond woman in Big Ten history to break the 22-second barrier in the 50 free. She used that momentum to earn All-Ameri- ca honors and was eventually named to the U.S National Team over the summer. With history on her side, Martin will attempt to continue a trend of dominati- ing performances by the Badgers in the women’s 50 free. A Wisconsin swimmer Next level: Martin, UW has won 10 of the last 12 Big Ten titles in that event, but Hite believes it’s Martin’s versatility that will set her apart this continue upward climb week in Minneapolis. Badgers travel to 2014 Big Ten Championships “(Ivy’s) ultimate goal is to win an NCAA title in the 50 free, but she’s mak- ing herself pretty valuable as far as her hitney Hite doesn’t revival is Ivy Martin. Despite versatility,” Hite said. “She’ll swim the Hite’s laid-back, even-keeled Wthe radar. - Since takingmind over flying the under pro- in his thoughts on the lack of thing100-yard we don’t butterfly work and on may a huge be oneamount. of the gram three years ago, the Den- attentionpersonality, his which team is reflectedreceives fastest“She’s 100 got flyers speed in and the that’s country, the type some of compared to other Big Ten talent that you can’t really teach.” went about his business, help- schools, it is hard not to notice Martin began to see her hard work ingver, Wisconsin Colo., native inch has closer quietly and Martin, the reigning Big Ten come to fruition last season at the 2013 closer to the top of the Big Ten champion in the 50-yard free- Big Ten Championships and now the sky and among the country’s elite. style. is the limit for the Madison native. One swimmer who has Not only will Martin return “The expectation is for her to be better played an integral role in UW’s to the Big Ten championships than she’s ever been,” Hite said.

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INSIDE SOFTBALL BY ANNA POULTER-HENDRICKSON @BADGERSOFTBALL SCHEDULE (4-5) COMING UP Feb. 28 Texas A&M CC 10 a.m. Feb. 28 #12 Texas A&M 5:15 p.m. Mar. 1 Texas A&M CC 12:15 p.m. Mar. 1 #12 Texas A&M 3 p.m. Mar. 2 UConn 10 a.m.

have the ability to persevere when things get tough? If you really want to train re- silience, you need failure.” With an unrelenting schedule, the Bad- gers will have to work hard to get back above .500. A trip to Texas A&M features two games against the No. 12-ranked Ag- gies and a visit to California pits the Bad- gers against three ranked foes. Healy continues in her blog, adress- ing the challenge the season holds, the adversity the Badgers will face and the team’s goal for this week: “This spring is certainly a gut check for our Badger softball athletes and staff. There are challenges each and ev- ery game. There’s adversity every pitch, and every inning. Yet somehow you can’t Break gives Badgers prepare for how it feels. You really have to live through strikeouts, losses, errors opportunity to improve and giving up home runs to experience

Head coach Yvette Healy talks about resilience “These are the times that teach resil- ience.it, learn When from it,you flush pour it andyour move heart on. into ust nine games into the competition, UW has the op- something and lose, that’s when you’re season, the Badgers portunity train resilience. ready to learn. These are the moments Jfound themselves bat- Head coach Yvette Healy that character is formed. If you dig deep, tling adversity at the FIU Clas- writes about resilience in her take responsibility for your perfor- sic last week. Wisconsin was weekly blog for UWBadgers. mance, learn, make changes, and truly swept on opening day of the com. work hard, we’ll all emerge stronger and classic before rebounding for “Resilience. This is a core tougher. a pair of wins, including a 9-1 skill we all wish we had more “We’re learning resilience right now, win over Florida Gulf Coast of. It’s important to sports, and each and every morning we wake up, get that included season highs in critical to life. Can you bounce back to work, and get better. Our goal hits, runs and stolen bases. back from failure? Can you this week is to keep learning, and to play Now with a week off from overcome adversity? Do you better softball. That’s all there is to do.”

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INSIDE TENNIS BY PATRICK HERB // @BADGERWTENNIS @BADGERMTENNIS SCHEDULE LAST TIME OUT: MEN Feb. 15 #42 Drake L, 0-4 Feb. 16 SMU W, 4-2 COMING UP: MEN Sunday #54 Denver 2 p.m. Feb. 26 Marquette Noon LAST TIME OUT: WOMEN Feb. 14 Louisville L, 2-5 Feb. 16 Dartmouth 10 a.m. COMING UP: WOMEN Saturday vs. Creighton Noon Sunday at Drake 11 a.m.

Last year, Chypyha led the Badgers with 14 singles wins, including four in conference play. • • • • With just two upperclassmen, the Wis- consin men’s roster is one of the young- est in the Big Ten. That hasn’t stopped head coach Greg Van Emburgh from Youth leading Wisconsin - son, however. challengingWhen the hisUW squadmen’s earlyteam (4-3) in the hosts sea through early stages No. 54 Denver this Sunday, it will mark Men and women feature sophomore standouts eight matches. theWisconsin’s Badgers’ fifthresume ranked already opponent boasts ina he Wisconsin women’s son ranked No. 19 in the ITA win over 70th-ranked Tulane, thanks in tennis team (3-1) will Midwest Regional rankings. large part to the efforts of sophomores Ttake to the road this “Chyps,” as she is known to Johnnie Jalalov (4-1) and Oskar Wikberg the team, leads the Badgers (4-2) as well as freshman Elliott Sprech- since a season-opening win at with an undefeated dual re- er (3-0). weekend for the first time cord of 4-0. She has dropped “For Sprecher to be able to come back, be in Des Moines, Iowa, to face just two total sets this spring. he just fought, fought, fought. Wikberg CreightonMarquette. (2-4) The Badgersat noon willon Last weekend, Chypyha did the same and he was down a break Saturday and Drake (3-1) at (against SMU),” Van Emburgh added. “It 11 a.m. on Sunday. the season when she knocked just shows you right now that if these The Badgers will continue offnotched No. her89-ranked first ranked Rebecca win of guys play with that type of heart and that to lean on sophomore Lauren Shine of No. 63 Louisville, 6-4, type of determination, we’re going to be Chypyha, who opened the sea- 3-6, 6-4. able to win a lot of tennis matches.”

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THIS WEEK IN BADGER HISTORY

WATCH: BADGERS DOWN OHIO STATE BUCKING THE TREND FEBRUARY 26, 2012: With a 63-60 win at No. 8 Ohio State, the men's basketball team post- ed its first Big Ten road win over a top-10 opponent since knocking off then-No. 4 Ohio State, 72-71, on Jan. 26, 1980 (snapping a streak a 40 consecutive road losses to top-10 Big Ten op- ponents.

WIN NUMBER 1 FEBRUARY 24, 1996: Wisconsin softball recorded its first win in school history at the Arizona State Classic in Tempe, Ariz., defeating No. 18 Notre Dame, 10-9. CONFERENCE CHAMPS ALSO FEBRUARY 26, 2000: The men’s hockey team clinched a share of the MacNaughton THIS Cup and the third WCHA regular-season championship in school history with its 5-4 WEEK win over Minnesota. CAREER POINT LEADER FEBRUARY 20, 2008: Jolene Anderson became UW's leading scorer for men and women. She scored 18 points in an 81-51 win over Indiana to surpass Alando Tuck- { er's 2,217 career points. Anderson ended her career at UW with 2,312 points.

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