Practice Report No. 5: Final Preparations
December 26, 2008 | Football
For those of you that don't remember the practice reports here on UWBadgers.com from fall camp, each day Brian Lucas and Rudy Nigl will bring fans inside the team's Champs Sports Bowl practices with an in-depth look at the day's work.
Breakdown: With just one day left before the Champs Sports Bowl, the Badgers had a light walk through on the practice field, lasting a little more than an hour. The team wore their game jerseys with their Champs Sports Bowl patches on the fronts and shorts (no pads). The practice started with stretching and some special teams work then the offense and defense ran through some plays.
Play of the day (offense): With not a whole lot of action during the walk through, the play of the day goes to the five offensive lineman who were playing 'handball' with a football as they stretched in a circle. I have a photo of it below. Basically they just hit the ball to each other to try and prevent it from going outside the circle. I know, exciting stuff.
Play of the day (defense): This took place earlier in the day at the Champs Sports Bowl Kickoff Luncheon. Linebacker Elijah Hodge busted some sweet moves while Jason Chapman and Josh Neal provided the beats.
Keeping the traditions going: Before the game, Florida State's mascot will take the field on his horse with his spear and throw it into the ground. In turn, between the third and fourth quarters, 'Jump Around ' will play over the loud speakers. And, as per usual, tomorrow's game will have Five Quarters.
Up Next: Game day! Kickoff for the Champs Sports Bowl is 4:36 p.m. ET (3:36 CT) on ESPN.
