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Wisconsin (IPA pronunciation: [wɪs.ˈkɑn.sn̩] (help·info)) is a state in the United States, and is located in the Great Lakes region. The capital of the state is Madison, and its current governor is Jim Doyle.

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EVANSTON, IL - NOVEMBER 21: Wide receiver Issac Anderson #6 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs with the football after a pass reception against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 21, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Wisconsin 33-31. Wisconsin Badgers
U.S. speedskater Jennifer Rodriguez from Miami takes part in a practice session ahead of the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Feb. 12. Miami
Michigan's Steve Kampfer, bottom left, battles with Wisconsin's Patrick Johnson (10) along with Michigan's Scooter Vaughan (3) and Blake Geoffrion for the puck during the first period of the Camp Randall Hockey Classic in an NCAA college hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Michigan
Purdue's Robbie Hummel talks to the media during the Big Ten basketball media day in Rosemont, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Big Ten Conference
Florida Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez watches the team work out during spring training at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Florida
House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, right, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walk past the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, following their meeting with President Barack Obama and bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate to discuss the economy and jobs. U.S. Senate
Jesper Hjertstedt, 4, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, holds a sign during save Saab rally in Schaumburg, Ill., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. Saab owners gather to hope to save the car maker from shutting down. Milwaukee
Alexi Giannoulias speaks with reporters while campaigning for the Democrat party U.S. Senate seat prior to the primary election in Springfield, Ill., Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. U.S. Democratic Party
In this photo released by China's Xinhua news agency, fireworks explode over the People's Square in Giuyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province early Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, the New Year's Day on China's lunar calendar. China
Prior to the start of North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley's State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature, Brenna Bodden, left and Ashley Williams pose from the balcony of the House, Monday evening, Feb. 19, 2007, in Raleigh, N.C. Both Bodden and Williams were recognized during the Governor's speech. North Carolina
Republican members of the Legislature stand up and clap after listening to Gov. Ed Rendell criticize the length of time it took to pass last year's 101-day-late state budget as Rendell delivers his executive budget address for the fiscal year 2010-2011 to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. U.S. Republican Party
An Iraqi man lights a cigarette for a soldier from the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment of the Second infantry Division during a search operation in the Shaab neighborhood in Baghdad, Iraq Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007. Iraq
Wisconsin's John Clay, bottom, recovers his own fumble for a touchdown against Purdue's Jason Werner (24) and Kawann Short (93) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 37-0. John Clay (football)
House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, right, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walk past the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, following their meeting with President Barack Obama and bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate to discuss the economy and jobs. Ohio
Denver right winger Joe Colborne, left, has his shot deflected by Mercyhurst goalie Ryan Zapolski in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in Denver on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. Denver
In this Jan. 27, 2010 photo, Louisiana National Guard captain Percy "P.J." Williams stands on the floor of the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Williams, who grew up in New Orleans, was stationed in the Louisiana Superdome during and after Hurricane Katrina. He and his wife held onto their season tickets after the storm. National Guard
The tarmac is freed from snow at the airport Geneva-Cointrin, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, as the airport was temporarily closed because of heavy snow. Heavy snowfall had caused severe traffic backups on the ground and in the air. Flights had to be canceled or took off with several hours of delay. Much of Europe remains in the grip of icy weather with more forecast. Geneva
MIAMI - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Randy Shannon of the Miami Hurricanes watches his team take on the Wake Forest Demon Decons at Dolphin Stadium on October 25, 2008 in Miami, Florida. Miami defeated Wake Forest 16-10. Randy Shannon

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Illinois' Demetri McCamey gives a high-five to Matthew Barfield, 7, of Madison, Wis., after Illinois beat Wisconsin 63-56 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Illinois' Demetri McCamey gives a high-five to Matthew Barfield, 7, of Madison, Wis., after Illinois beat Wisconsin 63-56 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Wisconsin's Rob Wilson, left, and Keaton Nankivil (52) walk off the court after Wisconsin lost to Illinois 63-56 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Wisconsin's Rob Wilson, left, and Keaton Nankivil (52) walk off the court after Wisconsin lost to Illinois 63-56 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Illinois' Mike Davis (24) and Mike Tisdale celebrate in the final seconds of Illinois' 63-56 win over Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Illinois' Mike Davis (24) and Mike Tisdale celebrate in the final seconds of Illinois' 63-56 win over Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Illinois' Bill Cole, top, pulls down a defensive rebound over Wisconsin's Jason Bohannon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Illinois won 63-56.

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Illinois' Bill Cole, top, pulls down a defensive rebound over Wisconsin's Jason Bohannon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Illinois won 63-56.

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Illinois' Mike Tisdale looks to pass to Demetri McCamey (32) under pressure from Wisconsin's Keaton Nankivil (52) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Illinois won 63-56.

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Illinois' Mike Tisdale looks to pass to Demetri McCamey (32) under pressure from Wisconsin's Keaton Nankivil (52) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Illinois won 63-56.

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Illinois' Demetri McCamey (32) shoots past Wisconsin's Trevon Hughes during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. McCamey had a game-high 27 points in Illinois' 63-56 win.

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Illinois' Demetri McCamey (32) shoots past Wisconsin's Trevon Hughes during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. McCamey had a game-high 27 points in Illinois' 63-56 win.

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Illiniois' Mike Davis pulls down a defensive rebound away from Wisconsin's Trevon Hughes during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Illinois won 63-56.

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Illiniois' Mike Davis pulls down a defensive rebound away from Wisconsin's Trevon Hughes during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Illinois won 63-56.

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Illinois coach Bruce Weber directs his team from the sidelines during the second half of Illinois' 63-56 win over Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Illinois coach Bruce Weber directs his team from the sidelines during the second half of Illinois' 63-56 win over Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Michigan's Steve Kampfer, bottom left, battles with Wisconsin's Patrick Johnson (10) along with Michigan's Scooter Vaughan (3) and Blake Geoffrion for the puck during the first period of the Camp Randall Hockey Classic in an NCAA college hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Michigan's Steve Kampfer, bottom left, battles with Wisconsin's Patrick Johnson (10) along with Michigan's Scooter Vaughan (3) and Blake Geoffrion for the puck during the first period of the Camp Randall Hockey Classic in an NCAA college hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Wisconsin plays Michigan during the first period of the Camp Randall Hockey Classic in an NCAA college hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Wisconsin plays Michigan during the first period of the Camp Randall Hockey Classic in an NCAA college hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Wisconsin plays Michigan during the first period of the Camp Randall Hockey Classic in an NCAA college hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Wisconsin plays Michigan during the first period of the Camp Randall Hockey Classic in an NCAA college hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Wisconsin guard Rob Wilson (33) dunks the ball as Michigan guards Darius Morris (4) and Manny Harris (3) look on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Wisconsin won 62-44.

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Wisconsin guard Rob Wilson (33) dunks the ball as Michigan guards Darius Morris (4) and Manny Harris (3) look on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Wisconsin won 62-44.

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Michigan forward DeShawn Sims (34) defends agaisnt Wisconsin guard Ryan Evans, right, induringthe second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Wisconsin won 62-44.

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Michigan forward DeShawn Sims (34) defends agaisnt Wisconsin guard Ryan Evans, right, induringthe second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Wisconsin won 62-44.

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Wisconsin guard Jordan Taylor (11) goes for a basket as Michigan guard Zack Novak, top, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Wisconsin won 62-44.

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Wisconsin guard Jordan Taylor (11) goes for a basket as Michigan guard Zack Novak, top, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Wisconsin won 62-44.

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Wisconsin guard Jason Bohannon (12) shoots a 3-pointer in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Wisconsin won 62-44.

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Wisconsin guard Jason Bohannon (12) shoots a 3-pointer in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Wisconsin won 62-44.

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Wisconsin guard Jason Bohannon reacts to scoring a three point basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Wisconsin won 62-44.

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Wisconsin guard Jason Bohannon reacts to scoring a three point basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Wisconsin won 62-44.

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Michigan guard Zack Novak, left, and Wisconsin guard Rob Wilson, right, grapple for a loose ball under the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Wisconsin won 62-44.

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Michigan guard Zack Novak, left, and Wisconsin guard Rob Wilson, right, grapple for a loose ball under the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Wisconsin won 62-44.

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Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes (3) drives by Michigan guard Stu Douglass (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes (3) drives by Michigan guard Stu Douglass (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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Former Michigan guard and retired NBA player Gary Grant, center, waves as he is honored during half time of an NCAA college basketball game between Michigan and Wisconsin on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan honored their 1984-85 team, led by Grant, that retains the program's all-time highest winning percentage, at 26-4.

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Former Michigan guard and retired NBA player Gary Grant, center, waves as he is honored during half time of an NCAA college basketball game between Michigan and Wisconsin on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan honored their 1984-85 team, led by Grant, that retains the program's all-time highest winning percentage, at 26-4.

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Former Michigan basketball head coach Bill Frieder, center, waves a towel as he's honored during half time of an NCAA college basketball game between Michigan and Wisconsin on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan honored their 1984-85 team, led by Frieder, that retains the program's all-time highest winning percentage, at 26-4.

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Former Michigan basketball head coach Bill Frieder, center, waves a towel as he's honored during half time of an NCAA college basketball game between Michigan and Wisconsin on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan honored their 1984-85 team, led by Frieder, that retains the program's all-time highest winning percentage, at 26-4.

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"Culmer should be not just one of our better players but one of our better leaders"


Bret Bielema Feb 10 2010 6:51 AM from The News-Press

"I'd say it was a gallant effort in the second half brought on 90 percent by the crowd and they almost willed us to a win ... We got it down to three and E'Twaun Moore hit a tough shot behind that ball screen and that's what they..."


Tom Izzo Feb 10 2010 6:48 AM from The Sports Network

"We wanted to keep the rebounding close, take care of the basketball and take good shots so we could keep Michigan State on transition ... Obviously, we had some turnovers that helped them get into transition, especially in the..."


Matt Painter Feb 10 2010 6:48 AM from The Sports Network

"A lot of things are different in terms of how it was last year for her and how they are this year ... She’s fit in perfectly. The minute she stepped on campus and met our players, she fit in. She was a part of the family..."


Lisa Stone Feb 10 2010 6:42 AM from The Badger Herald

"Her leadership ability is present already ... She’s got an infectious personality that carries over on the court, and we see big things for Tiera."


Lisa Stone Feb 10 2010 6:42 AM from The Badger Herald

"We went through the proper channels of being able to contact her ... And she came on campus, and it was a connection that was rekindled and one that fit. And I think she’ll be the first to tell you, this is the place for her."


Lisa Stone Feb 10 2010 6:42 AM from The Badger Herald

"He's playing the game like we want him to"


Bruce Weber Feb 10 2010 6:35 AM from Chicago Sun-Times

"It's not very often that you see guys come in and shoot like that ... I give them credit. They made shots -- jumpers with hands in their face. And we didn't."


Bo Ryan Feb 10 2010 6:35 AM from Chicago Sun-Times

"I just played the guys I thought gave us the best chance to win"


Tom Izzo Feb 10 2010 5:47 AM from FOX Sports

"If more guys had his heart, we'd be a little bit better"


Tom Izzo Feb 10 2010 5:47 AM from FOX Sports
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Illinois' Demetri McCamey gives a high-five to Matthew Barfield, 7, of Madison, Wis., after Illinois beat Wisconsin 63-56 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Illinois' Demetri McCamey gives a high-five to Matthew Barfield, 7, of Madison, Wis., after Illinois beat Wisconsin 63-56 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Wisconsin's Rob Wilson, left, and Keaton Nankivil (52) walk off the court after Wisconsin lost to Illinois 63-56 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Wisconsin's Rob Wilson, left, and Keaton Nankivil (52) walk off the court after Wisconsin lost to Illinois 63-56 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Illinois' Mike Davis (24) and Mike Tisdale celebrate in the final seconds of Illinois' 63-56 win over Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Illinois' Mike Davis (24) and Mike Tisdale celebrate in the final seconds of Illinois' 63-56 win over Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis.

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Illinois' Bill Cole, top, pulls down a defensive rebound over Wisconsin's Jason Bohannon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Illinois won 63-56.

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Illinois' Bill Cole, top, pulls down a defensive rebound over Wisconsin's Jason Bohannon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Illinois won 63-56.

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Illinois' Mike Tisdale looks to pass to Demetri McCamey (32) under pressure from Wisconsin's Keaton Nankivil (52) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Illinois won 63-56.

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Illinois' Mike Tisdale looks to pass to Demetri McCamey (32) under pressure from Wisconsin's Keaton Nankivil (52) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Illinois won 63-56.

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