A Happy Sports Saturday

The Wisconsin Badgers faced Nebraska on national TV last night in the Big 10 opener for both teams, and pulled off a rout, 48-17. Led by their elite quarterback Russell Wilson (255 yards passing), the Badgers fell behind early, but poured on the points starting late in the 2nd quarter. Plays by Montee Ball, Nick Toon, and Jared Abbrederis led to the big win.

Earlier in the day, the Michigan Wolverines clobbered visiting Minnesota 58-0, winning the Little Brown Jug trophy for the fourth straight time. QB Denard Robinson passed for 169 yards, and Fitzgerald Toussaint ran for 109 to lead the Wolverines to victory.

From the Sports Desk

The Hackwhacker brothers had a very rewarding week of football, beginning with the Packers' victory on Thursday over the Saints, followed on Saturday by Wisconsin handily beating Oregon State, Michigan (sporting retro uniforms) winning a thriller over Notre Dame, and yesterday, the Redskins downing the Giants. Then, to make our joy complete, the Dallas Cowpies lost to the Jets on Sunday night (ed. note -- when will sports media jackasses stop calling the Cowpies "America's Team?")

Now, put down those brats and beer, and back away slowly. . . .

From The Sports Desk

Michigan football coach Rich "Rich Rod" Rodriguez has been fired after three disappointing seasons. Michigan's proud football tradition suffered under Rich Rod, who had abruptly left as coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers earning him the undying enmity of fans there. Michigan Athletic Director Dave Brandon, reflecting on Rich Rod's poor record and handful of NCAA violations, said it best: "Michigan is not used to this."

(photo: Take a hike)

No Joy in Mudville

A pair of fearsome woodland mammals, the Badger and the Wolverine, were beaten by a woody (Hayes?) tree and a fictional scout, respectively. Oh, yeah, and the Terrapins lost to a devilish preacher (Pat Robertson?!?).

More salt on the wound: the Deadskins make it an 0-fer weekend!