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Tom Oates: With expectations, expect some fizzle

When Russell Wilson trots on to the field for the 11th-ranked Badgers? nationally televised season opener against UNLV Thursday night at Camp Randall Stadium, it will be the most-anticipated debut in the program since a 260-pound curiosity named Ron Dayne showed up to carry the ball 15 years ago. All Dayne did was lead UW to two Rose Bowls and win the Heisman Trophy.