Quarterback Russell Wilson certainly made a pleasant first impression on the Badger fans Thursday night during the Wisconsin season opener against UNLV. Before being subbed out of the game with a little over two minutes left in the third quarter, Russell led the Badger offense to a 51-3 lead over the Rebels at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wilson completed nearly 77 percent of his passes on the night, covering 255 yards in less than three quarters of play. Perhaps his greatest play of the night came from his 46-yard rush into the endzone , setting a new personal record for Wilson’s highest career long rush.
Fans seem to be torn between their anger in Wilson’s departure and whether or not they would like to see him successful as a Badger after abandoning the Wolfpack . One thing’s for sure – the NCSU football program is no longer the ‘Wilson Show.’ Come Saturday, it’s Mike Glennon’s turn in the driver’s seat and primetime to prove his worth.