Billy Marek

Established the school's career rushing (3,709 yards from 1972-75) and scoring (277 points) records
Set the school single-game rushing and scoring marks with 304 yards and five touchdowns vs. Minnesota in the 1974 season finale
First back in school annals to record three, 1,000-yard seasons (1,207 as a sophomore, 1,215 as a junior and 1,281 as a senior)
Second-team All-American by Associated Press and United Press International in 1974
A three-time first-team All-Big Ten running back
Won Badger MVP honors in 1975
Led the NCAA in scoring during the 1974 season (114 points)
The two-time (1973-74) Big Ten scoring leader also topped the conference (and finished third nationally) in rushing with a 161.0-yard average in 1974
Named the state's "Sports Personality of the Year" in 1974