![]() ![]() But, as Gilreath or anyone else who has played there will tell you, don't overlook the Camp Randall affect, particularly at night. ![]() The Badgers' playoff dreams are at stake, and they're listed as a 10.5-point underdog. 2 Ohio State visits Saturday night (8 p.m. 8 Wisconsin's biggest advantages when No. Camp Randall Stadium, however, could represent one of No. It overwhelms the other players a little bit." "This is a huge stage you're on, and fans are right on top of you. "I think it has to be one of the best atmospheres in college football," Gilreath said. They rode that emotion to a 31-18 upset victory, and students stormed the field to share in the revelry with the team. It felt, Gilreath said, like a movie starring the players. As the crowd of 81,194 erupted under the lights of a primetime matchup, the ground shook beneath Gilreath's cleats. So it was only fitting that four years later, Gilreath would be responsible for producing one of the most memorable and loudest plays in the stadium's long history when he returned the opening kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown against No. That was one of the main factors of saying I'm going to Wisconsin - the stadium." "Being out there, it was pretty crazy, seeing the Jump Around, seeing the wave they do, seeing the chants, how packed it was. "You get a sense of what college football is supposed to be like as far as the fans," said Gilreath, who found himself looking into the stands as much as he watched Wisconsin beat Penn State back in 2006. Then, he witnessed the power of Camp Randall Stadium. The wide receiver prospect attended high school 12 miles from the Metrodome and hadn't experienced a college game anywhere else. Instead, he arrived for a visit intent on reaffirming his commitment to Minnesota. David Gilreath never planned on becoming a Wisconsin Badger. ![]() Wisconsin's secret weapon against Ohio State: Camp Randall Stadium You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser ![]()
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