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Badgers Nip Arizonz By Barry The Bear |
IdataSports.com Sports Staff Writer
barrythebear@webtv.net
Posted Mon Sep 20 20:41:00 2004
Offensive Player of the Game: Booker Stanley= 30 carries-135 yards-1 touchdown
Not even an 85 minute weather delay due to severe lighting and rain could prevent the
Badgers from improving their record to 3-0. It wasn't an easy victory, as Wisconsin was
forced to rally for the nine points in the fourth quarter and then hang on for the 9-7 win.
The first quarter saw no scoring by either team.
In the second quarter, the Badgers had a fairly nice drive going. On a third and seven Stocco
passed to Starks for a gain of 15. A few plays later on third and three, Berstein gained 15 up
the middle. But the drive ended a few plays later as Walker fumbled and Arizona recovered at the
48. The Badger defense came up strong and stopped Arizona after three plays to force a punt. With
6 minutes and 31 seconds remaining, Wisconsin took over at the 8. Thats when the game was stopped
for the lighting.
The delay lasted a total of one hour and 27 minutes. Wisconsin resumed the gane on offense and it
resulted in a punt. Arizona took over at the 43. Faced with a third and nine at the 44, Heavner
threw deep to Mike Jefferson who beat out
Leonhard for the touchdown. The extra point was good,
giving the Wildcats a 7-0 lead.
The First half ended, but because of the long delay, the game immediately proceeded to the third
quarter which saw no scoring by either team.
In the fourth, Wisconsin finally got on the board as Booker Stanley scored the touchdown from
the seven. Mike Allen missed the p.a.t. and with 14:20 remaining Arizona held onto a 7-6 lead.
The Badger defense continued to halt Arizona drives and give the offense a chance.
The Badgers were able to move the football enough later in the quarter to set up a 23 yard field
goal from Allen with 3:30 remaining to give the Badgers a 9-7 lead.
Arizona rallied back and drove down the field for a potential game winning field goal. Nick
Folk attempted a 48 yarder with 42 seconds remaining, but he MISSED it and Wisconsin hung on
for a 9-7 VICTORY.
With the win Wisconsin is now 3-0 for the 2004 season
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