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DEFENSIVE END OUT Michigan States William Gholston is suspended for Saturdays game vs. UW for throwing a punch, page bs 1 i SECTION MADISON.COMSPCRTS: BREAKING NEWS, BLOGS. VIDEO AND MORE UW FOOTBALL ANALYZING THE BCS Opponent off the field WORLD SERIES GAME 2 RANGERS 2. CARDINALS 1' WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 2011 An undefeated season does not guarantee the Badgers a spot in the national title game. By JIM POLZIN jpolzinmadison.com 608-252-6473 There was a time in University of WisconshriOotbaU history not that long ago, in fact when a No.

6 ranking in the first Bowl Championship Series major human polls. Our day will come Bielema said. Just focus on the moment and keep moving (forward). Thats a good game plan for Bielema and the Badgers (6-0, 2-0 Big Ten Conference), who face arguably their biggest test of the regular season Saturday night with a game against Michigan State (5-1, 2-0) in East Lansing, Mich. But for fans, its easy to look Please see OFF, Page B3 ers that be if the Badgers march through the season without a loss and dont get a chance to play for a national title.

There were at least two voices of reason at 1440 Monroe St. earlier this week. Star quarterback Russell Wilson said the Badgers are in a great place at No. 6. UW coach Bret Bielema, meanwhile, shrugged his shoulders when asked if he was surprised by a BCS ranking that is two spots lower than his teams No.

4 spot in the three NO. 4 BADGERS VS. NO. 15 MICHIGAN STATE When, where: 7 p.m. Saturday, East Lansing, Mich.

TV: ESPN. I Line: UW by Th. standings of the season would have led to much rejoicing. This week, it was greeted with mostly groaning and grumbling. Perhaps UW fans are just practicing up for the chorus of boos theyll unleash on the pow UW MENS HOCKEY Lead roles cause a few early jitters Captain John Ramage and assistant Justin Schultz are learning how to guide a young team on the fly.

ByANDYBAGGOT abaggotmadison.com 608-252-6175 The burden of leadership has been known to bury those who fail to appreciate its delicate balance. Human nature tells you you must do more, but doing too much can put you on the path to trouble. Welcome to the world of John Ramage and Justin Schultz, junior defensemen for the University of Wisconsin mens hockey team. Ramage, the quiet defensive specialist, is the captain. Schultz, the quiet offensive savant, is one of the assistants along with junior center Ryan Little.

The first four games of the season have offered a glimpse into how Ramage and Schultz Please see LEAD, Page B2 BADGERS VS. NO. 5 NORTH DAKOTA When, where: 7 tonight and Saturday night, Kohl Center. TV: FS Wisconsin tonight, Ch. 3 Saturday night.

Offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse COREY WILSON Green Bay Press-Gazette archives blocks for James Starks in the Packers 27-17 win over the Bears on Sept. 25. MATT SLOCUM Associated Press Rangers Ian Kinsler scored the tying run after leading off the ninth inning with a single Thursday night. Texas answers last call Two ninth-inning runs enable the visitors to pull even in the series. By BEN WALKER Associated Press ST.

LOUIS JoshHamiltonand the Texas hitters looked lost. They chased pitches that bounced, broke their bats and seemed totally overmatched. Until the ninth inning, that is. Down to their final three outs, and in danger of dropping into a serious World Series deficit, the Rangers rallied against St. Louis vaunted bullpen.

Hamilton and Michael Young lifted sacrifice flies in the ninth and Texas startled the Cardinals 2-1 on Thursday night to even the Series at 1-1. For the second straight night, Cardinals pinch-hitter Allen Craig greeted reliever Alexi Ogan-do with a go-ahead single. This time, Craig did it the seventh. In Game 1, his hit in the sixth sent the Cards to a 3-2 win. I The Rangers, however, were Please see TEXAS, Page B2 SERIES VITALS Series: Best-of-seven series tied at Key: St.

Louis strands nine runners, while Texas leaves only 1 three on base.t Game 3: 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Rangers Ballpark, Arlington, Texas, Ch. 47. Game 3 pitchers: Kyle Lohse (14-8) vs. Matt Harrison (14-9), WIAA INSIDE Football: Rob Hernandez and Dennis Semrau break down the playoff field.

B6 Boys soccer. Duo too much as Mount Horeb tops McFarland. B5 Girls volleyball: Needham's 19 kills help Fennimore outlast Lancaster in five sets. B7 WEB EXTRAJ Live blog: Scoring updates and insight from tonights football playoffs across the area, available on your mobile device. go.madlson.comprepblog Block buster matchup PACKERS VS.

VIKINGS When, where: 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Minneapolis. TV: Ch. 47. 1 Line: Packers by 9.

others in the NFL had more than 11. Eleven, by the way, was the lowest sack total in four years by the three-time Pro Bowler. Things seem to have been corrected in 2011 as Allen leads the league with 92 sacks in sue games. He will face a second- WIAA BOYS SOCCER DIVISION 1: MIDDLETON 1, VERONA 0 In the know: Harris lifts Cardinals year tackle with three career starts Sunday in what Green Bay Packers coach Mike Me-. Carthy called the biggest test of Marshall Newhouses career.

Its going to be a big game for our tackles, McCarthy said. Both their ends are playing very well. Jared Allens obviously leading the league in sacks. Hes a very good football player. I really like the way he plays the game.

Hes playing at a high level. Please see BLOCK, Page B3 players on each squad have played together in club soccer for years. So, top-seeded Middletons tightly contested 1-0 victory over Verona on Thursday night in a WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal match was anything but a surprise. At this time of the season, it is not guaranteed that anyone supposedly better on paper is going to come out better on grass," Middleton coach Ken Burghy said. It is the team that has more heart and more desire and more hustle.

Please see HARRIS, Page B5 N-v 'T Marshall Newhouses fourth career start will be against NFL sack leader Jared Allen. By KAREEM COPELAND Green Bay Press-Gazette GREEN BAY If 2010 was a of the NFL should be terrified. The Minnesota Vikings defensive end had 60 tackles (third-most of his eight -year career) and 11 sacks while only nine 1 I He scores the games only goal as Middleton squeaks past Big Eight rival Verona. By MICHAEL BLEACH mbleachmadison.com 608-252-6170 MIDDLETON The Middle-ton and Verona boys soccer teams know each other so well, preparation seems unnecessary. Every go-to move is known.

There are no secrets or surprises. Besides sporting a strong conference rivalry in the Big Eight, 0 Middleton's Steven Harris, left, and Andrew Frank celebrate Thursday after Harris goal in the first half of their sectional semifinal win over Verona. 2011 CHEVY SILVER 201 1 Chevy Silverado All Star Edition Ext. Cab 4WD LT 495 Ad Star I 4 j505 Cash ta badnoev.