UW Athletic Department Takes My Advice

I am expecting my consulting check any day now from the UW Athletic Department. I've been telling people for years (and always meaning to pen it down on this site) that the Badgers need to form more of a rivalry with Northern Illinois. The Huskies and Badgers have had some competitive games in football and basketball over the past decade, and with both schools just 90 or so minutes away from each other, and with the University of Illinois refusing to play any in-state school that doesn't suck, regular meetings between the two schools should be mutually beneficial.

With that in mind, the Badgers and Huskies have agreed to 3 meetings over the next 5 seasons. The Huskies will fill the gap in the upcomming season by travelling to Madison on Oct 20th. In 2009 the Badgers will return the favor with a trip to DeKalb (yes, DeKalb) and then in 2011 the Badgers will once again host the Huskies.

I'm also hoping that both teams can ink an agreement for mens and womens basketball. How cool would a December double-dip at the new Sears Center in Hoffman Estates be?

Thumbs up to Barry, Bret and the boys in DeKalb for getting this on the books, oh and just make my check out to TR, thanks.