Wisconsin Lands QB Russell Wilson

[MadBadger]

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/43487/sources-wisconsin-gets-its-man-in-wilson

Former NC State quarterback Russell Wilson is headed to Wisconsin to play football this fall, sources have told ESPN. Wilson chose Wisconsin over both Auburn and the chance to continue playing baseball for the Asheville Tourists, a Colorado Rockies Class A affiliate. The Tourists announced Wilson's departure Monday.

Wilson will discuss his decision on ESPN's "College Football Live" at 3:30 p.m. ET. Because he graduated from NC State with one year of football eligibility remaining, Wilson is eligible to play for another FBS program immediately.

His move to Madison has major implications for both Wisconsin and the rest of the Big Ten. Wisconsin has many of the pieces in place for another run at a Big Ten title, a Rose Bowl and possibly more. The consensus is that the Badgers' the primary weakness is the quarterback position. The signal callers struggled for much of the spring, and depth after Jon Budmayr had been a concern.

In steps Wilson, who brings very impressive credentials from NC State. He earned All-ACC honors and passed for 8,545 yards and 76 touchdowns in three seasons with the Wolfpack. His skills both as a passer and as a playmaker make him stand out from Wisconsin quarterbacks of the past.


So excited for this.

[taterguy]

1. On behalf of a team that plays NC State this year: Thank you

[Condem]

2. I believe you folks just won the Big Ten title.....

...well, most definately the Leaders Division. What a great pick-up.