[Husker] Montee Ball

[Mike Nolan]

> . . . has reportedly been cleared to play tomorrow. If he truly had a 
> concussion last week, and a concussion a couple months ago, doesn't this 
> seem a bit risky? I've not seen any official confirmation that he had a 
> concussion either time. Has anyone else?

Here's what ESPN said yesterday:

   Badgers coach Bret Bielema told local reporters Thursday that Ball is "cleared 100 percent 
   full-go." As long as nothing changes in the next 48 hours, he'll play against the Huskers. 
   The concussion is Ball's second in as many months after he was attacked by a group of men 
   Aug. 1 in downtown Madison. Bielema said the second concussion wasn't as severe as the first, 
   and Ball vowed to play earlier this week. 

The 'As long as nothing changes' part sounds like he's still being watched closely.  

Personally, I'd rather have Wisconsin as healthy as possible, so that there aren't any
excuses in Madison should they lose big, as most people seem to be predicting.

I think the Nebraska-Wisconsin rivalry could turn out to be bigger than the Nebraska-Iowa 
rivalry over time.  Maybe they should call it the 'Butter Vs Beef' game?
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Mike Nolan