1993 Wisconsin Badgers football team
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The 1993 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin in the 1993 NCAA Division I-A football season
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recording an impressive 155.2 in that category. RB Brent Moss
ran for 1,637 yards on 312 carries, winning Big Ten Player of the Year
Honors, the first Wisconsin player to receive this award since Ron Vander Kelen
in the 1962 season
.
After an undefeated start, the Badgers lost in a stunning upset to a mediocre Minnesota team for their first and only loss of the season. Footage from this game held at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
was used in the television series Coach
to represent the fictional Minnesota State and West Texas Universities in the "Pioneer Bowl" at the Alamodome
.
However, in the next game, Wisconsin defeated Michigan for the first time since 1981. After a tie against Ohio State, the Badgers needed to win their final game of the year against Michigan State and an Ohio State loss to Michigan to secure their first trip to the Rose Bowl since 1963
. Michigan's 28-0 shut out of Ohio State opened the door, and then Wisconsin defeated #25 Michigan State in the last Coca-Cola Classic
in Tokyo, Japan to win a share of Big Ten Conference title and the invitation to the 1994 Rose Bowl
.
The Badgers finished their most successful season since 1962
, highlighted by their first Rose Bowl win, as they defeated the UCLA Bruins 21-16. Unfortunately, the season is also remembered for the tragic "Camp Randall Crush" where several people were severely injured during a field rush after the Badgers defeated Michigan.
1993 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 1993 NCAA Division I-A football season saw Florida State crowned national champions, but not without controversy.Under the Bowl Coalition, undefeated Big 8 champ and #2 ranked Nebraska hosted ACC champ and #1 ranked Florida State in the Orange Bowl...
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Season
Over the course of the season, Wisconsin was the top team in the Big Ten in terms of passing efficiency, with QB Darrell BevellDarrell Bevell
Darrell Bevell is the current Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator and former University of Wisconsin–Madison four-year starting quarterback....
recording an impressive 155.2 in that category. RB Brent Moss
Brent Moss
Brent Moss is a former American football running back for the Wisconsin Badgers from 1991–1994. Moss also spent some time in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins and St...
ran for 1,637 yards on 312 carries, winning Big Ten Player of the Year
Chicago Tribune Silver Football
The Chicago Tribune Silver Football is awarded by the Chicago Tribune to the college football player determined to be the best player from the Big Ten Conference. The award has been presented annually since 1924, when Red Grange of Illinois was the award's first recipient.The winner of the Silver...
Honors, the first Wisconsin player to receive this award since Ron Vander Kelen
Ron Vander Kelen
Ronald Vander Kelen is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is best-known for his MVP performance in the 1963 Rose Bowl, where he broke numerous Rose Bowl records, some of which still...
in the 1962 season
1962 Wisconsin Badgers football team
The 1962 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin in the 1962 college football season, and in the 1963 Rose Bowl as the champions of the Big Ten Conference.-Season:...
.
After an undefeated start, the Badgers lost in a stunning upset to a mediocre Minnesota team for their first and only loss of the season. Footage from this game held at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, commonly called the Metrodome, is a domed sports stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1982, it replaced Metropolitan Stadium, which was on the current site of the Mall of America in Bloomington and Memorial Stadium on the University...
was used in the television series Coach
Coach (TV series)
Coach is an American television sitcom that aired for nine seasons on ABC from 1989 to 1997. The series starred Craig T. Nelson as Hayden Fox, head coach of the fictional Division I-A college football team, the Minnesota State University Screaming Eagles...
to represent the fictional Minnesota State and West Texas Universities in the "Pioneer Bowl" at the Alamodome
Alamodome
The Alamodome is a domed 65,000 seat, multi-purpose facility that is primarily used as a football/basketball stadium and convention center in San Antonio, Texas, U.S...
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However, in the next game, Wisconsin defeated Michigan for the first time since 1981. After a tie against Ohio State, the Badgers needed to win their final game of the year against Michigan State and an Ohio State loss to Michigan to secure their first trip to the Rose Bowl since 1963
1963 Rose Bowl
The 1963 Rose Bowl was a college football bowl game played on January 1, 1963 at the end of the 1962 college football season. It was the 49th Rose Bowl Game. The USC Trojans defeated the Wisconsin Badgers, 42–37...
. Michigan's 28-0 shut out of Ohio State opened the door, and then Wisconsin defeated #25 Michigan State in the last Coca-Cola Classic
Coca-Cola Classic (college football)
The Coca-Cola Classic was a NCAA college football game played using regular season scheduled games played in Tokyo, Japan. It was sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company and named for the beverage Coca-Cola Classic manufactured by the company. The series was played from 1986 to 1993...
in Tokyo, Japan to win a share of Big Ten Conference title and the invitation to the 1994 Rose Bowl
1994 Rose Bowl
The 1994 Rose Bowl was a college football bowl game played on January 1, 1994. It was the 80th Rose Bowl Game. The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the 21-16...
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The Badgers finished their most successful season since 1962
1962 Wisconsin Badgers football team
The 1962 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin in the 1962 college football season, and in the 1963 Rose Bowl as the champions of the Big Ten Conference.-Season:...
, highlighted by their first Rose Bowl win, as they defeated the UCLA Bruins 21-16. Unfortunately, the season is also remembered for the tragic "Camp Randall Crush" where several people were severely injured during a field rush after the Badgers defeated Michigan.
Individual awards and honors
- Brent Moss, Big Ten Player of the Year
- Barry AlvarezBarry AlvarezBarry Alvarez is a former American football player and coach and currently the Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He served as the head football coach at Wisconsin for 16 seasons from 1990 to 2005, compiling a career college football record of 118–73–4...
, Big Ten Coach of the Year
Schedule and results
Regular starters
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Quarterback | Darrell Bevell Darrell Bevell Darrell Bevell is the current Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator and former University of Wisconsin–Madison four-year starting quarterback.... |
| Running Back | Brent Moss Brent Moss Brent Moss is a former American football running back for the Wisconsin Badgers from 1991–1994. Moss also spent some time in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins and St... |
| Fullback | Mark Montgomery |
| Wide Receiver | Lee DeRamus |
| Wide Receiver | J.C. Dawkins |
| Tight End | Michael Roan Michael Roan Michael Phillip Roan is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League. He played six seasons for the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans. He was the head Varsity football coach at El Molino High School until last year when he passed the job onto J.V. coach Matt... |
| Left Tackle | Mike Verstegen Mike Verstegen Michael Robert "Mike" Verstegen is a former professional American football offensive lineman in the National Football League. He was with the New Orleans Saints and the St Louis Rams . He played at the collegiate level at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.-References:... |
| Left Guard | Joe Rudolph Joe Rudolph Joe Rudolph is the Tight Ends Coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football team and former guard in the National Football League.-Biography:Rudolph was born on July 21, 1972 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. and is married to Dawn DeCaria Rudolph of Weirton West Virginia. Together they have two sons... |
| Center | Cory Raymer Cory Raymer Cory Gene Raymer is a former American football center who played for the Washington Redskins and the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League.-High school career:... |
| Right Guard | Steve Stark |
| Right Tackle | Joe Panos Joe Panos Joe Panos is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills. After Brookfield East High School, he played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he was captain of the 1994 Rose Bowl team... |
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Defensive Tackle | Mike Thompson Mike Thompson (American football) Mike Thompson is a former defensive tackle in the National Football League. Thompson was drafted in the fourth round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars and played that season with the team. The following season he was a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, but did not see any playing... |
| Nose Guard | Lamark Shackerford |
| Defensive Tackle | Carlos Fowler |
| Outside Linebacker | Chris Hein |
| Inside Linebacker | Eric Unverzagt Eric Unverzagt -Biography:Unverzagt was born Eric James Unverzagt on December 18, 1972 in Central Islip, New York.-Career:Unverzagt was drafted in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks and played with the team for two seasons. He played at the collegiate level at the University of... |
| Inside Linebacker | Yusef Burgess |
| Outside Linebacker | Bryan Jurewicz Bryan Jurewicz Bryan Jurewicz is a former professional National Football League player who was briefly a member of both the Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts.... |
| Cornerback | Kenny Gales Kenny Gales Kenny Gales is a former professional American football player. Gales was drafted in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft and was a member of the team that season, though he did not see any playing time during a regular season game. Later he played with the Barcelona Dragons of the World League of... |
| Strong Safety | Reggie Holt Reggie Holt Reggie Holt is a former defensive back in the National Football League. He was a member of the Green Bay Packers during the 1995 NFL season. Though he did not see any playing time during the regular season, he did appear in that season's NFC Championship Game during the playoffs. Later he played... |
| Free Safety | Scott Nelson |
| Cornerback | Jeff Messenger |
Team players selected in the 1994 NFL Draft
| Player | Position | Round | Overall Selection | NFL Team |
| Joe Panos Joe Panos Joe Panos is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills. After Brookfield East High School, he played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he was captain of the 1994 Rose Bowl team... |
Center | 3 | 77 | Philadelphia Eagles 1994 Philadelphia Eagles season The 1994 Philadelphia Eagles season was their 62nd in the league. On May 6, 1994, the NFL approved the transfer of majority interest in the club from Norman Braman to Jeffrey Lurie. The team failed to improve upon their previous output of 8–8, winning only seven games and failing to qualify for the... |
| Mark Montgomery | Running Back | 7 | 206 | Philadelphia Eagles 1994 Philadelphia Eagles season The 1994 Philadelphia Eagles season was their 62nd in the league. On May 6, 1994, the NFL approved the transfer of majority interest in the club from Norman Braman to Jeffrey Lurie. The team failed to improve upon their previous output of 8–8, winning only seven games and failing to qualify for the... |