 |  |  |  |  |  |
Camp Randall Stadium is the home for the Badgers of the University of Wisconsin, and
the building's rich history goes back to the stadium's opening way back in 1917, and
even longer than that. The grounds of the stadium served as a training camp for Union
troops during the Civil War, and in the late 1800s the state acquired the land and
turned it over to the college as a memorial athletic field.
The stadium has gone through many renovations and expansions, bringing the facility
from an original capacity of 10,000 to its present two deck horsehoe configuration with
seating for over 76,000. Another renovation is underway to add suites and club seating
and should be ready by 2004.
Attending a Badgers game in Madison is a special experience! The stadium is right in
the middle of the campus and close to downtown, and every available lot is open to
tailgating and partying, and all the pubs and bars in the neighborhood are also
overflowing into the street with their own parties and music. Just an electric scene! The
UW Marching Band hosts a pregame concert near the student union, and perform on
the field after the game in a tradition known as "The Fifth Quarter"
Badgers football games are almost always sold out events, with a large and
enthusiastic student contingent dominating the entire north end zone. Along with many
school traditions, one that stands out is the playing of the song "Jumparound" at the
end of the third quarter. Those in attendance perform this crazy dance with arms in the
air, and the stadium absolutely quakes from the noise and the excitement.
Game report, October 11, 2003. The Badgers took on the undefeated and defending
national champion Ohio State Buckeyes. After holding the lead for most of the game
the Buckeyes tied the score 10-10 in the 4th and seemed to grab the momentum. But
the Badgers scored the go ahead touchdown on a long run and managed to hold on to
win 17-10, setting off a wild celebration on the field and certainly into the night out on
the campus grounds.
Special thanks to DAN STEINHOFF and BRIAN BORKENHAGEN for being such
gracious hosts and also thanks to CORBIN HUNT of the University's ticket office for
making available game tickets.
the building's rich history goes back to the stadium's opening way back in 1917, and
even longer than that. The grounds of the stadium served as a training camp for Union
troops during the Civil War, and in the late 1800s the state acquired the land and
turned it over to the college as a memorial athletic field.
The stadium has gone through many renovations and expansions, bringing the facility
from an original capacity of 10,000 to its present two deck horsehoe configuration with
seating for over 76,000. Another renovation is underway to add suites and club seating
and should be ready by 2004.
Attending a Badgers game in Madison is a special experience! The stadium is right in
the middle of the campus and close to downtown, and every available lot is open to
tailgating and partying, and all the pubs and bars in the neighborhood are also
overflowing into the street with their own parties and music. Just an electric scene! The
UW Marching Band hosts a pregame concert near the student union, and perform on
the field after the game in a tradition known as "The Fifth Quarter"
Badgers football games are almost always sold out events, with a large and
enthusiastic student contingent dominating the entire north end zone. Along with many
school traditions, one that stands out is the playing of the song "Jumparound" at the
end of the third quarter. Those in attendance perform this crazy dance with arms in the
air, and the stadium absolutely quakes from the noise and the excitement.
Game report, October 11, 2003. The Badgers took on the undefeated and defending
national champion Ohio State Buckeyes. After holding the lead for most of the game
the Buckeyes tied the score 10-10 in the 4th and seemed to grab the momentum. But
the Badgers scored the go ahead touchdown on a long run and managed to hold on to
win 17-10, setting off a wild celebration on the field and certainly into the night out on
the campus grounds.
Special thanks to DAN STEINHOFF and BRIAN BORKENHAGEN for being such
gracious hosts and also thanks to CORBIN HUNT of the University's ticket office for
making available game tickets.
Madison,
Wisconsin
USRT Visit:
October
11, 2003
Ohio State
Buckeyes
at
Wisconsin
Badgers
| Madison, Wisconsin |
Camp Randall Stadium