Wisconsin keeping Paul Bunyan's Axe inside for Minnesota game
The aftermath of last year's Minnesota-Wisconsin game was a little heated, so Wisconsin is taking some action to prevent a repeat of 2013.
The two teams play for Paul Bunyan's Axe. Traditionally, the axe is kept on the sidelines and the winning team gets to claim the axe after the game and pretend to chop down the goalposts in celebration.
In 2013, Wisconsin won at Minnesota. After "chopping" down the goalpost on one side of the field, Wisconsin went to do the same to the other, which was protected by Minnesota. A bit of a confrontation ensued. (Language in the video is NSFW)
So this year, Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen said the axe will stay in the locker room until after the game.
GA: Axe won't be kept on team sideline. Players can celebrate with trophy on field, but won't rush opponent's sideline at end of game
— Badger Football (@BadgerFootball) November 24, 2014
Wisconsin has won 10 straight matchups and while Saturday's meeting is a battle of ranked teams, the Badgers are a 13.5 point favorite.
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