Photos: Russell Wilson with the Wisconsin Badgers
Photos of current Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson during his one season in college with the Wisconsin Badgers.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) flashes the "Victory W" the Badgers defeated the Michigan State Spartans in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 12/04/2011) UW's Russell Wilson celebrates after Saturday night's game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The senior quarterback completed 17 of 24 passes for 187 yards and three touchdowns.
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson, gets settled into practice with quarterbacks coach Paul Chryst, right, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Friday afternoon, Aug. 5, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 08/06/2011) Offensive coordinator Paul Chryst gets a look Friday at quarterback Russell Wilson, who participated in his first practice with the program. The redshirt senior transferred from North Carolina State, where he threw for 8,545 yards and 76 touchdowns in three seasons.
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson is sacked by Oregon State's Rusty Fernando (56) in the first half but Wisconsin defeated Oregon State in Madison, Wis. on Saturday, September 10, 2011. Craig Schreiner -- State Journal
Flanked by Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson, Wisconsin offensive coordinator Paul Chryst answers questions during a press conference at Marriott Los Angeles Downtown in Los Angeles, Wednesday morning, Dec. 28, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 12/29/11) The Badgers' offense ranks fourth in the nation with 44.6 points per game under the guidance of offensive coordinator Paul Chryst. Oregon is third (46.2).
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) walks around with the Paul Bunyan Football Trophy for the fans to touch after beating the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson digs into his prime rib dinner during Lawry's Beef Bowl, an eating contest for Rose Bowl teams, at Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson signs the t-shirt of Max Unitan, 7, of Madison, backstage during Party on the Pier in Santa Monica, Calif., Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) throws a first down pass to wide receiver Nick Toon (1) in the first quarter of a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 11/15/11) UW quarterback Russell Wilson was 16 of 17 with four TD passes at Minnesota on Saturday.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) and running back Montee Ball (28) celebrate their win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 12/22/11) "They're great examples, you can't just show up and rely on your abilities, you have to work in a way to do it. That's why they have success," UW coach Bret Bielema said of Russell Wilson (16) and Montee Ball.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) gives high fives to fans after the Badgers' win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) disputes officials' rulings that time expired in the fourth quarter of the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif., Monday afternoon, Jan. 2, 2012. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 1/3/12) Russell Wilson disputes the ruling that time had expired in the fourth quarter. He thought his spike of the ball had stopped the clock before it ran out - providing enough time to run one more play from the Oregon 25-yard line.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) runs after catching a pass from running back Montee Ball in the first quarter of the Big Ten Championship against the Michigan State Spartans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) and Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bret Bielema celebrate the Badgers' win over the Michigan State Spartans in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson runs the ball for a touchdown after catching a pass from running back Montee Ball. Wisconsin hosted Indiana at Madison, Wis. on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Craig Schreiner -- Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin Badgers quarterbacks Russell Wilson (16) and Nate Tice (12) work the sidelines in the fourth quarter of a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 12/03/2011) The success of transfer Russell Wilson, standing next to backup QB Nate Tice, right, has spurred more players to ask about transferring to UW.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) talks with offensive coordinator Paul Chryst during pregame warmups at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 12/18/2014) Under Paul Chryst’s guidance as offensive coordinator in 2011, quarterback Russell Wilson and the Badgers ranked sixth in the country with 44.1 points per game and won the inaugural Big Ten title game.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) and Wisconsin Badgers offensive linesman Peter Konz (66) high five after a Nick Toon (1) touchdown in the first quarter against Northern Illinois at Soldier Field in Chicago, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) rushes past Northern Illinois Huskies linebacker Jordan Delegal (29) for a first down in the at Soldier Field in Chicago, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) scrambles out of the pocket away from the Northern Illinois defense in the third quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 09/18/2011) Russell Wilson threw for 347 yards in Saturday's victory.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) powers towards the goal line on a 20-yard carry to the 1-yard line to setup a touchdown in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 11/01/2011) Despite losses, Russell Wilson has helped UW overcome double-digit deficits in two straight games.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) throws a touchdown pass to Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jacob Pedersen (48), not shown, late in the second quarter against Oregon State at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) scrambles past Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Dwayne Beckford (3) and safety Albert Evans (32) for a first down in the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
With no Purdue Boilermakers defenders remotely close to him, Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) saunters into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal. (Published on 11/06/2011) Russell Wilson is all alone as he scores on second-and-goal from the 6 in the second quarter Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. He also threw for two scores.
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) passes to running back Montee Ball (28) in the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) congratulates running back Montee Ball (28) on his first quarter touchdown against the South Dakota Coyotes at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) scrambles in the 2nd quarter. The University of Wisconsin hosted Nebraska in the Big Ten opener Saturday October 1, 2011 at Camp Randall Stadium. Craig Schreiner-State Journal.
Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball celebrates a 15-yard run in the 4th quarter with Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) The University of Wisconsin hosted Nebraska in the Big Ten opener Saturday October 1, 2011 at Camp Randall Stadium. M.P. King-State Journal. (Published on 10/02/2011) UW tailback Montee Ball (28) and quarterback Russell Wilson celebrate Ball's 15-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Ball and Wilson accounted for all seven of the Badgers' touchdowns.
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson (16) looks for a receiver in the first quarter. Wisconsin vs. UNLV at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday evening, Sept. 1, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 9/2/11) Russell Wilson rolls to his right, looking for a receiver in the first quarter. The transfer threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another from 46 yards out.
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson (16) looks for a receiver in the first quarter. Wisconsin vs. UNLV at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday evening, Sept. 1, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson (16) and Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema in the 2nd quarter. Wisconsin vs. UNLV at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday evening, Sept. 1, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 09/03/2011) “Russell’s a great kid and a good player, but we’ve got a lot of those guys in our room,” coach Bret Bielema said.
Wisconsin running back Montee Ball (28) rushes for a touchdown as quarterback Russell Wilson, background, signals the score in the 2nd quarter. Wisconsin vs. UNLV at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday evening, Sept. 1, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson (16) runs off the field after the Badgers defeated UNLV at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday evening, Sept. 1, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson (16) poses for a portrait during media day at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Sunday afternoon, Aug. 7, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 8/8/11) (Published on 08/21/2011) This isn't pressure. This is great, this is fun, this is a blessing in my life." - Russell Wilson
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson (16) is surrounded by the media during media day at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Sunday afternoon, Aug. 7, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 8/8/11) "I just want to be part of something special," senior quarterback Russell Wilson said during UW's media day.
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson (16) poses for a portrait during media day at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Sunday afternoon, Aug. 7, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
Wisconsin redshirt freshman wide receiver Isaiah Williams (8), right, catches for quarterback Russell Wilson, left, before practice at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Friday afternoon, Aug. 5, 2011. M.P. King-State Journal
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Now Wilson can become the eighth starting QB to win consecutive Super Bowls, and the first since Brady did it 10 years ago.
Bielema made the comments in 2012 when he was interviewing for the head coaching job with the Miami Dolphins.
Russell Wilson will return to Camp Randall Stadium this spring to deliver the commencement address to UW-Madison's class of 2016.
