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Badgers' Gordon is dark horse
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Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon (25) runs over Minnesota's Cedric Thompson during a Nov. 29 game in Madison, Wis. - photo by Associated Press
MADISON, Wis. — The voice sounded a little weary. The steps were a bit slow, at least compared to Melvin Gordon's usual gait around Camp Randall Stadium. Nearing the end of a memorable season, 17th-ranked Wisconsin's star running back sounded and looked like he could use a pick-me-up days after his team's humbling 59-0 loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten title game.