Cotton Bowl Countdown: Badgers arrive in Dallas
December 27, 2016 | Football
Follow the Badgers all week as they prepare for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
DALLAS — Welcomed by a fired up crowd and cowboy hats at the ready, the Wisconsin football team has arrived in Dallas for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.
Tuesday, Dec. 27: Day 1 in Dallas
Tuesday morning began with Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst donning the required local cultural headwear.
Coach Chryst in a cowboy hat. Now it's official. Welcome to Texas.
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 27, 2016
Tuesday morning saw the Badgers hold the team's first practice of the week at the Dallas Cowboy's awe-inspiring AT&T Stadium. Wisconsin will be practicing here all week before taking the field vs. Western Michigan in the stadium at noon on Jan. 2.
First practice at AT&T Stadium. Wow.
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 27, 2016
This place is massive. Practice #??1??
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 27, 2016
Practice #??1?? #OnWisconsin || #Badgers
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 27, 2016
Live at AT&T Stadium with Chris Orr. This one is a fun watch. ?? http://bit.ly/2hkW7T7
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 27, 2016
A familiar face stopped by practice today at AT&T Stadium. Check back later for video.
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 27, 2016
Today's Badger Breakdown with Chris Hall and Andy Baggot fresh from the field at AT&T Stadium. The UW football insiders catch up on the latest Wisconsin football updates, including Corey Clement and the Badgers' run game.
Time to talk some ??! @AndyBaggot and @ChrisHallUW have your Badger Breakdown from practice today at AT&T Stadium.
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 27, 2016
Who's that at practice? It's Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman and Wisconsin alum Travis Frederick!
Fresh off a big Monday Night Football win, former Wisconsin standout @tfrederick72 visited the #Badgers at practice.
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 27, 2016
Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst also spoke with the media at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic's arrival press conference.
Wisconsin rounded out a great first full day in Texas with a trip to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets game, featuring UW alum and former men's basketball Badgers Sam Dekker and Devin Harris. And don't miss the Badgers' first win of the week against Western Michigan — a dance battle at mid-court!
Capping off Day 2 of the @CottonBowlGame trip at the Mavericks vs. Rockets game. We see you, @dekker & @Dev34Harris. #OnWisconsin ??
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 27, 2016
Oh hey, @CoreyClement_6 ?? (side note: we hear there's a dance contest coming up and it includes some Badgers...)
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 27, 2016
They weren't ready for Wisconsin. Dare Ogunbowale (@DGO23_) and Rob Wheelwright (@Rob_wheels) bringing ?????? to the American Airlines Center.
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 27, 2016
This is for bragging rights... @UWBadgers & @WMU_Football dance off at the @dallasmavs game!
— Cotton Bowl Classic (@CottonBowlGame) December 27, 2016
Just a couple college roommates catching up in Dallas. Once a Badger. Always a Badger. #OnWisconsin
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 27, 2016
Check back throughout the day for more Tuesday updates from Texas!
Monday, Dec. 26: Travel to Texas
Monday's day of travel brought several exciting moments for the team and travel party.
Next Stop: Texas
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 26, 2016
#OnWisconsin || #Badgers
Wheels down in Dallas! Looks like the #Badgers will be riding in style for the @CottonBowlGame. ??????
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 26, 2016
The Badgers have arrived to the Lone Star State! @BadgerFootball CottonBowl OnWisconsin
— Cotton Bowl Classic (@CottonBowlGame) December 26, 2016
UWBadgers.com's Chris Hall talked with T.J. Watt Monday night at the hotel and had some help from Watt's fellow Badgers.
"We're really confident in our gameplan and that helps us be able to relax and have some fun." Live with TJ Watt ?? http://bit.ly/2ho8xN8
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 26, 2016
Later Monday evening, Wisconsin players attended the NFL's Cowboys vs. Detroit game at AT&T Stadium, which will host next Monday's Jan. 2 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. The Badgers had a great time at the game and made some new friends!
The Broncos & Badgers are enjoying some @dallascowboys football at @ATTStadium. Only 7 days until they hit the field for the 81st Classic!
— Cotton Bowl Classic (@CottonBowlGame) December 26, 2016
@BadgerFootball We were very impressed by the Badgers that sat by us at the Cowboys game. Nice guys. Good luck in the bowl game.
— Nate Olson (@ndosports) December 26, 2016
Follow all of the Badger action this week here on UWBadgers.com and via the team's social feeds.
Recent News & Videos:
- Badgers should benefit from variety of voices in '17 NEW!
- Badgering: Dare Ogunbowale
- VIDEO: Chryst: Badgers ready to take full advantage of bowl week
- VIDEO: Bowl trip a chance to make memories
- Big-time bowl = Big-time fun
- VIDEO: Record-setting seniors
- Emerging from the pack: Bowl practices let young players shine
- VIDEO: Cotton Bowl matchup provides a little extra fire for Edwards
- Countdown to the Cotton Bowl: 15 things to know
- VIDEO: Bowl practice invaluable for young players
- Unbeaten Broncos already have Badgers' attention
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Fans can also visit UWBowlCentral.com for more information on the game and fan events down in Texas.
