We talked to the NCAA administration, told our side of the story and around noon today understood a number of our players would have to be suspended. We talk about having no distractions, I can't imagine a bigger distraction than we had today. Dayne's replacement, junior running back Michael Bennett, starred in his first opportunity, carrying 30 times for 128 yards. Western Michigan coach Gary Darnell was unconcerned with the Badgers' woes. Sometimes issues come up, and guys can go out there and still play outstanding.
Football is a game of dealing with issues.
Our issues are what's going on with the Broncos, not with Wisconsin. It was the second straight year that Western Michigan opened the season against a top-five opponent. Florida to begin the 1999 campaign. On their second drive of the game, the Badgers broke on top. Bollinger improved to 10-0 as starter.