EAST MANCHESTER TWP., Pa. -- Howdy yall,

We're here on our way to Baltimore/Washington International Airport en route to Madison, Wis., for Saturday's primetime matchup between the Lions and Badgers.

It's been a pretty uneventful trip thus far, accentuated by a couple big ole' bowls of momma and poppa Wible's black bean chili. Tomorrow morning we'll get in the air and set down in the land of cheese.

But until then, we've been watching some of the Big Ten network and Gerry DiNardo predicted Wisconsin will run for more than 100 yards Saturday night.

Considering the Badgers average 45 rushing attempts per game, they'd have to average 2.22 yards per carry against the Lions.

And trying this math thing a little more, the average Wisconsin lineman stands 6-foot-5, they could fall over and the running backs could pick up almost 2.22 yards per handoff.

Remember, I'm not a math major (but my mom did teach math for 35 years, so shhh).

But while the Wisconsin running game is pretty much its offense, a quick straw poll around the living room here says the game will come down to Badger quarterback Allen Evridge.

He's struggled during his last three games, completing only 51 percent of his passes and throwing three interceptions. If he can't lead at least a decent passing attack, the Lions most likely will load the box and should be able to stuff the Badger running attack.

But if Evridge can complete a couple passes early and force Anthony Scirrotto and Mark Rubin to think pass-first, P.J. Hill and John Clay could have plenty of room to run.

Anyway, it's getting late and we gotta hit the road early tomorrow. We're gonna hit the sack. But check back tomorrow for some updates "from the field."

We'll be with yall all weekend with updates from our trip to Madison.

And with that, Travis, Josh and I bid you adieu with one of the best pieces of literature ever written.

Goodnight room
Goodnight moon
Good night cow jumping over the moon
Goodnight light
And the red balloon
Goodnight bears
Goodnight chairs
Goodnight kittens,
And goodnight mittens
Goodnight clocks
And goodnight socks
Goodnight little house
And goodnight mouse
Goodnight comb
And goodnight brush
Goodnight nobody
Goodnight mush
And goodnight to the old lady whispering hush
Goodnight stars
Goodnight air
Goodnight noises everywhere

-- Wible