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HoopsGalore, I will respond seriatim:

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As mentioned previously, I'm more worried about getting adequate quarterback play than I am hoping Houston becomes some "breakout star."

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Precisely why I think he is a sleeper. Kid has a hell of an arm and was originally recruited by Chryst when he was OC. Anderson was never going to give him a pure pocket passer a chance and Chryst had to go with a then 3 year start in Stave last year. Chryst has consistently shown the ability to develop QBs and I think Houston will have benefited from his tutelage over the last 18 months. This kid is a good athlete and I think he is going to surprise people (including you) this year.

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It wasn't until this last season that Joel Stave had a stranglehold on the starting quarterback position.

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Again, I go back to Gary Anderson who created an absolute debacle between Stave and McEvoy. Your'e dogging on a guy that is the all-time winningest QB in school history and is currently on an NFL roster. He'll make the Vikings and you'll still dog him but that is a hell of an accomplishment that maybe 1% of college QBs can claim.

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Hell of a troll. Adds nothing to the discussion.

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I take exception to that and I think people could make the same argument about you. Stop being a hater.

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Please... Dude is not in the NFL because of his quarterbacking at Wisconsin.

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I'd argue that he's in the NFL because of his complete body of work and his athletisicm which he proved to people by playing multiple positions (including QB). A quote from Darrell Bevell, OC of Seahawks - “He’s a quick learner, a quick study. Obviously, he’s played safety for us, he’s played receiver for us, he’s played tight end, next thing you know he might be back there at quarterback. We’re moving him all over the place. He’s just doing a great job. Flexible, great mind and we can use him in a lot of situations and he is going to do the right thing.”

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What system has Bart Houston been in for years? Paul Chryst and Joe Rudolph just completed year-one in 2015...

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Chryst recruited him originally and they've now had two spring practices, one full season, and one fall camp under their belts. Chryst is a specialist at developing QBs (i.e. Wilson, Tolzien, Stave - all NFL QBs) and I don't think it will be any different with Houston.

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Not that I give a shite about this discussion, but there is little doubt an NFL roster of former LSU players dwarfs Wisconsin...

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I'm not so sure about that. Yes, LSU has many more NFL players than UW but I would argue that we might field a more complete team. I posted a UW roster earlier and am still waiting for someone to get an LSU one up. While LSU can certainly boast more talented players at WR and DB, I'd rather have UW's QB, RB, O-line, and arguably D line (simply because of Watt). Linebackers are a wash...

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C'mon, dude...

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Have you been to Lambeau? Do you understand the significance of the Badgers playing there? 3/4 of our roster grew up dreaming of playing in Lambeau and I think there is going to be alot of emotion and motivation because of what that stadium means to them and the Wisconsin fan-base. LSU is probably as comfortable as any team in a hostile environment but I do think that Lambeau could provide some magic for the Badgers. It is an intangible that should not be ignored.

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hoopsgalore

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Dude, have some faith in your squad. I'd love to go back and look at the posts you made before we beat Kentucky in the final four a few years back or even the Auburn and USC bowl games of late. Wisco can hang with the big boys but you sure seem to be one of the biggest UW doubters that I've come across in quite some time.

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And for the record......I know badgers will show up for this game. I expect a grudge match deep into 3rd quarter.

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Agreed. We know full well that we are going up against #5 team in the country and this is going to be a very challenging game but I'm not sure LSU fans/team fully appreciate the atmosphere they will be coming into for this one....

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Also WRONG... Russell, Flynn, Mettenberger were all starters. J Lee went to Chargers camp and played pre-season.

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I was referring to players currently on NFL rosters. I was wrong on Mettenberger but not the others. Wisco has 4 QBS currently on NFL rosters. LSU has Mettenberger.

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What's the total number of NFL players from each school while you're at it?

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Don't have numbers on this but I'm sure LSU has more. Wisco is in the mid 30's, LSU probably has closer to 50. This being said, I would argue that our top talent in the NFL is superior. We have best offensive lineman (Joe Thomas), Best defensive player (JJ Watt), and top 5 QB (Russell Wilson). 3 of the top 25 players in the league...

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Do you know if he studied under a now NFL QB for 4 years?

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Joel Stave - Vikings

Other Wisco QBs on NFL rosters - Russell Wilson, Scott Tolzien, and Tanner McEvoy

LSU - 0

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Bart Huston won't continue that tradition

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But history tells us he certainly has a better shot at the NFL than Brandon Harris...

Great shot from his De La Salle days. He's a gamer for sure and will finally get his chance after under studying a now NFL QB for 4 years

Houston is a sleeper breakout star this season. Never had a shot to start as he spent 4 years behind a now NFL quarterback in Stave. Has great arm strength and mobility. No doubt he'll be giving the rock to Clement all afternoon but I think this further solidifies Badgers chances of winning this game.

Well you can add the Fournette injury (and defensive injuries previously articulated) to the growing list of reasons why I will continue to stand by my aforementioned claims.

I'll be at the game. Section 133.