MADISON – While Badger nation awaited the unveiling of Jeff Grimes’ offense, it was Mike Tressel’s defense that stole the show.

Correction, it saved the day.

What better way to describe how Wisconsin defeated Miami (Ohio), 17-0 , in the season opener under the lights at Camp Randall Stadium Aug. 28. The victory marked the program’s first shutout in three years on a night when the offense needed a pick me up after starting QB Billy Edwards left the game in the second quarter with a left leg injury.

Yes, another Badgers quarterback went down, but Tressel's defense made sure the injury didn’t affect the bottom line.

“I think our defense in general just had an energy about us today that maybe I haven't really felt in the past,” junior linebacker Christian Alliegro said. “I think ou

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