Sunday, September 28, 2014

Wisconsin Badgers 27, South Florida Bulls 10

Wisconsin Badgers linebackers Joe Schobert, left, and Vince Biegel, right, pressure South Florida Bulls quarterback Mike White (14), forcing an incomplete pass, in the fourth quarter of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014.

 Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon hurdles over South Florida Bulls defensive back Chris Dunkley on a run in the first quarter. The run, however, was brought back due to a penalty.

Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon stiff-arms South Florida Bulls defensive back Johnny Ward (24) on a long run in the first quarter. The run, however, was brought back due to a penalty.


Wisconsin Badgers safety Michael Caputo celebrates a stop in the first quarter.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Field Days

Attendees walk past a patch of lettuce varieties while touring the gardens at the University of Wisconsin West Madison Agricultural Research Stations' on Field Day in Madison, Wis., Monday afternoon, Sept. 22, 2014. Field days include talks about plant breeding and growing, and tours of the gardens and facilities. The program continues on October 21 when potatoes, onions and squash are expected to be available for tasting.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Wisconsin Badgers 68, Bowling Green Falcons 17

Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) stiff-arms Bowling Green Falcons defensive back Jude Adjei-Barimah on a 50-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014.

Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Sojourn Shelton (8) breaks up a pass intended for Bowling Green Falcons wide receiver Roger Lewis (1), but is called for pass interference in the first quarter. 

Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) points to the stands after his 50-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

 Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) and teammate Kenzel Doe celebrate Gordon's 50-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

Wisconsin Badgers safety Michael Caputo (7) nearly intercepts a pass intended for Bowling Green Falcons wide receiver Roger Lewis, left, in the second quarter. Pass interference was called on Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Devin Gaulden, background.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Gary Andersen yells at an official in the second quarter. Andersen was reacting to a no-call of pass interference.

Wisconsin Badgers running back Corey Clement (6) stretches backwards over the goal line for a third quarter touchdown.

Sunday, September 07, 2014

Wisconsin Badgers 37, Western Illinois Leathernecks 3

Wisconsin Badgers safety Lubern Figaro (31) collides with Western Illinois Leathernecks wide receiver Hi-C Scott on a stop in the first quarter of a game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014.

Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Marcus Trotter (59) celebrates a stop of Western Illinois Leathernecks running back J.C. Baker, background right, for no gain on a run in the third quarter.

Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Alex Erickson (86) breaks away from Western Illinois Leathernecks defenders, from left, defensive back Dallas Nichols, linebacker Luke Venegoni, and defensive back Martinez Davis on a first down catch in the third quarter. A face-mask penalty put the ball on the 8-yard line, setting up a Melvin Gordon touchdown on the next play.

Western Illinois Leathernecks quarterback Trenton Norvell (14) is hit hard by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Marcus Trotter to stop a short scramble in the third quarter.

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner McEvoy (5) scrambles away from Western Illinois Leathernecks defensive lineman Kris Harley in the fourth quarter. A defensive holding penalty gave the Badgers 10 yards on the play.


Wisconsin Badgers running back Corey Clement (6) enters the end zone on a 6-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter.

Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Devin Gaulden (4) high-fives members of the marching band after the game.

New laser-tag venue offering more theatrical combat experience

A recent business story about a new take on laser-tag: "realistic" combat scenarios. Similar facilities in Wisconsin are currently being used by law enforcement agencies for training purposes. The replica weapons systems are manufactured in nearby Whitewater.

 Laser tag weapons are lined up in the "armory" at iCombat in Fitchburg, Wis., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014.

iCombat Marketing manager Andy Rasico gives a tour of the laser tag playing space which features surround sound and theatrical lighting.

iCombat employees, including investor Scott Jensen, far left, demonstrate the laser tag system.


An iCombat employee demonstrates use of a laser tag weapon.

Thursday, September 04, 2014

Morgan Stanley Shoot-Out golf

Madison Edgewood's Caroline Lake punches out of a bunker near the 16th green during the Morgan Stanley Shoot-Out at University Ridge Golf Course in Verona, Wis., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014.

Verona's Jessica Reinecke follows her putt on the 14th hole.

 Waunakee's Mallory Leppla tees off on the 16th hole.