Injuries...

[the24fan]

I was wondering how much effect the injuries to key players made on the outcome? the loss of TS on our side and Clement on Wisky seemed big IMO. They could t run and we couldn't take any big shots downfield . Those injuries effectively cancelled each other out. That said I think the concussion to their leading receiver made it that much tougher on Stave . And bottom line he couldn't get it done. A lot of bad mistakes for a 5th year senior. Just wondering if anyone had thoughts on this?

 

[GunnerHawk]

Iowa's left tackle was out and our DE is still banged up but played well.

Losing Erickson was a big hit for Wiscy. They haven't had Clement all season so have had plenty of time to backfill.

Bottom line, injuries are a part of the game. I thought this was a hard fought game and the team with the fewest mistakes won.

 

[Carlton]

While it would not have changed the outcome of the game, Badgers lost starting RT Hayden Biegel during the week and had to insert redshirt frosh Jacob Maxwell . This further weakened the already challenged Oline.
In addition to Erickson, a talented TE Austin Traylor also went out with a shoulder injury during the game.

 

[Birky]

While it would not have changed the outcome of the game, Badgers lost starting RT Hayden Biegel during the week and had to insert redshirt frosh Jacob Maxwell . This further weakened the already challenged Oline.
In addition to Erickson, a talented TE Austin Traylor also went out with a shoulder injury during the game.

Iowa is also essentially without their #1 TE. Duzey lead the B1G in receptions among TEs.

 

[johnnashhawk]

We won in spite of Wisc conrolling....the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball...arguably, as we shut down the run completely, they shut down the pass. It was a great game, but I gotta tell you I had given up a couple times. Our defense sure had a Norm Parker feel to it yesterday.