The 25 Greatest Moments in Camp Randall History

Download or read book The 25 Greatest Moments in Camp Randall History written by Mike Lucas and published by Kci Sports. This book was released on 2005 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the years the University of Wisconsin football program has provided Badger fans with many memorable moments at Camp Randall Stadiumthe running of Heisman Trophy winners Alan The Horse Ameche and Ron The Great Dayne; the rough-and-tumble days of the 51 Hard Rocks; 42 legends like Elroy Crazy Legs Hirsch and Dave Schreiner; the Matt Schabert-to-Lee Evans touchdown pass to beat #3-ranked Ohio State in 03; and the 81 upset of #1-ranked Michigan. Which moment is the most memorable? Let the great debate begin.The 2005 Wisconsin football season slogan, Celebrate the Legacy, is exactly what author Mike Lucas does as he takes an inside look at the players, coaches and teams who make up The 25 Greatest Moments in Camp Randall History. Lucas, who has covered the Badgers in five different decades dating to the late 60s, painstakingly researched each of the greatest moments and has ranked them in order of their importance and impact on the UW progam. Read firsthand accounts from the players and coaches who helped make Camp Randall one of the most difficult places for opponents to play and the # 4-rated college football venue according to a 2004 ESPN ranking.Featuring an impressive collection of color and b/w photos throughout, with forewords by current Badger head coach Barry Alvarez and former Badger football great and athletic director Pat Richter, The 25 Greatest Moments in Camp Randall History promises to be a cherished keepsake for Wisconsin fans everywhere.