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Also by Eric C. Krueger:

5 Keys 4 UW (March 9, 2007)
5 Keys 4 UW (January 31, 2007)
5 Keys 4 UW (February 7, 2007)
5 Keys 4 UW (February 14, 2007)
5 Keys 4 UW (February 23, 2007)

by Eric C. Krueger

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

1. Crash the boards

-Minnesota is last among conference teams in rebounding defense, allowing opponents almost 36 rebounds per game. Going hard to the glass should translate into offensive rebounds and easy second-chance points for Wisconsin.

2. Stay fresh

-What Minnesota gives up in talent they make up in depth, as all but one player on their active roster averages at least nine minutes per game. Utilizing Wisconsin&apos;s own depth will be important.

3. Contain Tollackson

-When the Gophers visited the Kohl Center earlier this year, Spencer Tollackson scored 11 points before exiting late in the first half with a broken hand. Keeping him under wraps will go a long way toward earning the win.

4. Trust the scouting report

-For this one, the Badgers would be wise to look to the always-insightful Carl Spackler, &quot;To kill, you must know your enemy, and in this case my enemy is a varmint. And a varmint will never quit -- ever. They&apos;re like the Viet Cong -- Varmint Cong. So you have to fall back on superior firepower and superior intelligence.&quot;

5. Make a run

-In their last meeting, all hopes that the Gophers had of an upset were smashed during a 30-5 Badger run. A similar run would take the crowd out of the game and send Wisconsin well on their way to victory.

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