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Randall Field
Camp Randall Stadium is an outdoor stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. It has been the home of the Wisconsin Badgers football team in rudimentary form since 1895, and as a fully functioning stadium since 1917. The oldest and fifth largest stadium in the Big Ten Conference, Camp Randall is the 41st largest stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 80,321. The field has a conventional north-south alignment, at an approximate elevation of above sea level. History The stadium lies on the grounds of Camp Randall, a Union Army training camp during the Civil War. The camp was named after then Governor Alexander Randall, who later became Postmaster General of the United States. After an outcry from veterans over plans to turn the site into building lots, the state bought it in 1893 and presented it to the university. Soon afterward, it was pressed into service as an athletic ground. It was originally used by the track and field ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Wisconsin–Madison
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'' is a daily morning broadsheet printed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where it is the primary newspaper. It is also the largest newspaper in the state of Wisconsin, where it is widely distributed. It is currently owned by the Gannett Company.Gannett Completes Acquisition of Journal Media Group . ''USA Today'', April 11, 2016. In early 2003, the ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'' began printing operations at a new printing facility in West Milwaukee. In September 2006, the ''Journal Sentinel'' announced it had "signed a five-year agreement to print the national edition of '' |
1998 Wisconsin Badgers Football Team
The 1998 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin during the 1998 NCAA Division I-A football season. Wisconsin finished the regular season 10–1 overall (7–1 conference) and were co-champions of the Big Ten Conference (with Ohio State and Michigan) for the first time since 1993. They were awarded the berth in the 1999 Rose Bowl due to Big Ten Conference tie-breaking rules, at the time, which gave the Rose Bowl invitation to the tied team which had gone the longest period of time without an invitation: Michigan had been in the 1998 Rose Bowl, Ohio State had been in the 1997 Rose Bowl, while Wisconsin's last Rose Bowl was 1994. The circumstances of this selection, the fact that Ohio State was the higher-ranked team (Ohio State was the pre-season #1 and spent most of the season with this ranking: Wisconsin did not play Ohio State or Michigan State that year, so Ohio State had the better record versus common opponents due to the Michigan l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 Wisconsin Badgers Football Team ...
The 1990 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin–Madison during the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. They were led by first year head coach Barry Alvarez and participated as members of the Big Ten Conference. The Badgers played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Schedule Personnel 1991 NFL Draft References {{Wisconsin Badgers football navbox Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers football seasons Wisconsin Badgers football The Wisconsin Badgers football program represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the sport of American football. Wisconsin competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 Wisconsin Badgers Football Team
The 1968 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin in the 1968 Big Ten Conference football season. The team was led by second-year head coach John Coatta, and they competed in the Big Ten Conference. The Badgers finished the season 0–10 (0–7 in Big Ten, last); to date, this is the first (and only) time the Badgers have finished winless. This was the first season of artificial turf at Camp Randall Stadium; the Tartan Turf home opener was against Washington of the Pac-8, who had just installed AstroTurf at their Husky Stadium in Seattle. Outside of these two, the only other University Division venues with synthetic turf in 1968 were the Astrodome (Houston) and Neyland Stadium (Tennessee). Schedule : Roster NFL/AFL Draft selections Two University of Wisconsin Badgers were selected in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft, which lasted seventeen rounds with 442 selections. : References {{Wisconsin Badgers football navbox Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artificial Turf
Artificial turf is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and commercial applications as well. The main reason is maintenanceartificial turf stands up to heavy use, such as in sports, and requires no irrigation or trimming. Domed, covered, and partially covered stadiums may require artificial turf because of the difficulty of getting grass enough sunlight to stay healthy. Artificial turf does have its downside, however: limited life, periodic cleaning requirements, petroleum use, toxic chemicals from infill, and heightened health and safety concerns. Artificial turf first gained substantial attention in 1966, when it was installed in the year-old Astrodome. The specific product used was "ChemGrass", developed by Monsanto and rebranded as AstroTurf; this term since then became a generic trademark for any ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Wisconsin Badgers Football Team
The 2005 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin–Madison during the 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by Barry Alvarez, the Badgers completed the season with a 10–3 record, including a 5–3 mark in the Big Ten Conference, good for a third-place tie with Michigan, Northwestern and Iowa. Schedule Roster Game Summaries Bowling Green Temple North Carolina #14 Michigan Indiana Northwestern #22 Minnesota Purdue Illinois #10 Penn State Iowa Hawaii #7 Auburn Regular starters Team players selected in the 2006 NFL Draft References {{Wisconsin Badgers football navbox Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers football seasons Citrus Bowl champion seasons Wisconsin Badgers football The Wisconsin Badgers football program represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the sport of American football. Wisconsin competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1966 Wisconsin Badgers Football Team ...
The 1966 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin in the 1966 Big Ten Conference football season. Schedule Team players in the 1967 NFL Draft References {{Wisconsin Badgers football navbox Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers football seasons Wisconsin Badgers football The Wisconsin Badgers football program represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the sport of American football. Wisconsin competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1958 Wisconsin Badgers Football Team
The 1958 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin in the 1958 Big Ten Conference football season. Schedule Game summaries Minnesota Wisconsin completed their best Big Ten finish since 1952 in front of a Dad's Day crowd as their defense intercepted six passes, one short of their own conference record. Team players in the 1959 NFL Draft References Further reading * Haney, Richard Carlton.Canceled Due to Racism: The Wisconsin Badger Football Games against Louisiana State in 1957 and 1958. ''Wisconsin Magazine of History'', vol. 92, no. 1 (Autumn 2008): 44-53. {{Wisconsin Badgers football navbox Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers football seasons Wisconsin Badgers football The Wisconsin Badgers football program represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the sport of American football. Wisconsin competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wisconsin Field House
The Wisconsin Field House (commonly known as the UW Field House) is a multi-purpose arena owned by the University of Wisconsin–Madison and located directly south of Camp Randall Stadium. In addition to sports events, the Field House has been the site of large community gatherings such as convocations and concerts. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. with History The UW began supporting team sporting events in the 1800s. In 1892 the university completed the Red Gym for indoor sports, and in 1893 it bought Camp Randall to use as playing fields. Basketball was played at the UW beginning 1898 and grew in popularity, but the Red Gym seated only 2240 spectators, and was referred to as "the little cigar box gym." In 1925 the UW regents began discussing a larger space. With pushing from athletic director George Little the new UW Field House was dedicated in 1930. William F. Stevens and John Knudsen designed it in Renaissance Revival style, working un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1922 Wisconsin Badgers Football Team
The 1922 Wisconsin Badgers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Wisconsin in the 1922 Big Ten Conference football season. The team compiled a 4–2–1 record (2–2–1 against conference opponents), finished in fourth place in the Big Ten Conference, shut out four of seven opponents, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 101 to 22. John R. Richards was in his sixth and final year as Wisconsin's head coach. Quarterback Rollie Williams was the team captain. Tackle Marty Below was selected as a first-team All-American by Norman E. Brown, sports editor of the Central Press Association. Three Wisconsin players received first-team honors on the 1922 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Marty Below, Rollie Williams, and end Gus Tebell. The team played its home games at Camp Randall Stadium, which had a seating capacity of 14,000. During the 1922 season, the average attendance at home games was 11,075.2016 Fact Book, p. 258. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randall Field
Camp Randall Stadium is an outdoor stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. It has been the home of the Wisconsin Badgers football team in rudimentary form since 1895, and as a fully functioning stadium since 1917. The oldest and fifth largest stadium in the Big Ten Conference, Camp Randall is the 41st largest stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 80,321. The field has a conventional north-south alignment, at an approximate elevation of above sea level. History The stadium lies on the grounds of Camp Randall, a Union Army training camp during the Civil War. The camp was named after then Governor Alexander Randall, who later became Postmaster General of the United States. After an outcry from veterans over plans to turn the site into building lots, the state bought it in 1893 and presented it to the university. Soon afterward, it was pressed into service as an athletic ground. It was originally used by the track and field ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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