The college football season is just a few weeks away and the Badgers are now 28 days from their opener versus Buffalo at home on Sept. 2. The number 28 is special one since it was worn by one of the best Wisconsin football athletes ever.
From 2009-2012, running back Montee Ball was a member of the Badgers. After a limited freshman season, he blossomed into a star and then a superstar!
In his sophomore campaign, Ball produced a respectable 996 yards and an impressive 18 touchdowns on just 163 carries. He kicked into into the highest gear in year three though.
The running back turned in an incredible season in 2011, producing 1,923 rushing yards and an all-time Badger record 33 scores on ground. That touchdown total is the second highest in NCAA history (Barry Sanders – 37 – 1988).
Ball also added 24 catches for 306 yards and six scores while also throwing a touchdown that season, finishing the year with 40 total scores. He ended up finishing fourth in the Heisman voting.
His senior season wasn’t quite as spectacular but he still churned out 1,830 rushing yards and 22 scores.
Ball’s 5,140 career rushing yards rank third all-time in program history while his 77 rushing touchdowns are the highest ever.
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