2007 Big Ten Football Preview (Part Two)

Published: August 27, 2007, 10:18 pm

Wisconsin's defense shoudl put them over the top. Also published at... 1. Wisconsin: The Badgers are coming off a 12-1 season with expectations soaring higher than ever before in Madison. Despite the loss of Senior Quarterback John Stocco and Left Tackle Joe Thomas, the Badgers, should be loaded on offense with Heisman candidate P.J. Hill lining up in the backfield. In 2006, Hill ran for 1,560 yards and 15 touchdowns. Many of the same offensive lineman that helped Hill rush for over 1,000 yards are returning in 2007. While the offense should certainly be solid, it's the defense with seven returning starters that make the Badgers a popular pick for the conference crown. Last season the Badgers finished second nationally in scoring (12.1 ppg) and passing (138.3 ypg). With the return of linebackers Jon Casillas and DeAndre Levy and shutdown cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu (pictured), offenses will have a very difficult time scoring against the Badgers' defense. As long as quarterback Tyler

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