MADISON, Wis. -- Linebacker Vince Biegel attributes Wisconsins success in the face of injuries in part to a refrain familiar in college football locker rooms across the country.What makes the sixth-ranked Badgers stand out is that they have thrived with the next man up philosophy.Tough-as-nails defense has been a constant this season in Madison, helping Wisconsin seize control of the Big Ten West division. The Badgers (8-2, 5-2, No. 7 CFP) can ensure a trip to the league championship game by winning their final two regular-season contests, starting Saturday at Purdue .Weve had some unfortunate luck with players going down, but it goes down to the players that we have, and the mindset they have to step in, Biegel said.A senior leader, Biegel has played for three head coaches. Bret Bielema was still in Madison when Biegel arrived as a redshirt freshman in 2012. Gary Andersen followed for the next two seasons before current coach Paul Chryst took over in 2015.Biegel loves playing for Chryst, a Madison native who has restored stability. As a former Wisconsin player, Chryst embodies the grind-it-out, no-nonsense style on which the program prides itself.While Wisconsin would love to collect five-star recruits, the Badgers seem just fine with molding and developing lesser-regarded prospects.Ive overlooked at times the culture we have at the University of Wisconsin, because its just ingrained in you from Day 1, the precedent and standard we set here, Biegel said. Its not the five-star, the four guys we dont get. Its the hard work in the offseason, the dedication, the focus we have.That attitude, in turn, is handed down from each generation of Badgers, Biegel said, transcending coaching tenures.The Badgers are third in the FBS in scoring defense (12.7 points a game) and eighth in total defense (292.5 yards). Theyre tops in the Big Ten in rushing defense 101.0 yards per game. And theyve done it through a mix of injuries.Starting inside linebacker Chris Orr was lost for the season in the opener against LSU with a knee injury. Jack Cichy, a fellow starter inside, went down with a season-ending pectoral muscle injury last month against Iowa.Biegel missed two games with a foot injury. The Badgers lost both games -- to top-five teams Michigan and Ohio State -- but the defense still performed well with Garret Dooley filling in for Biegel. The Badgers held Michigan to a season-low point total in the 14-7 loss . Dooley remains an important player in the linebacker rotation.Low-key like Chryst, defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox heaps the praise on how his players up and down roster get ready.The guys have done a really good job of understanding the importance of practice, how its their time of going over their craft, Wilcox said. All the components that give you the opportunities to have some success.Ryan Connelly and Leon Jacobs have both been more than capable replacements for Cichy, the leading tackler at the time of his injury.In the secondary, Lubern Figaro has improved through the year after taking over when third cornerback Natrell Jamerson went down with a leg injury early in the season. Jamerson is back, adding to the depth in what has been a solid secondary.Wisconsin had four interceptions last week against Illinois .Up front, Olive Sagapolu will miss the Purdue game this weekend because of a right arm injury. At 6-foot-2, 340 pounds, Sagapolu is a space-eating nose tackle who helps slow down the run.The Badgers turned to 6-4, 288-pound Conor Sheehy to play nose. Its a position that he had played before, and while the defense lost size without Sagapolu, it gained more athleticism up front.None of those D-linemen get enough credit. He might have a bad play now and then, but Conor plays steady football, Wilcox said. Conors a guy who will do anything for the team; very, very smart, well prepared and real good technique.Sheehy had figured to play more end this season, though he practiced at both positions.It doesnt matter to me, Sheehy said, Whatever they need me to play.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org---Follow Genaro Armas at: https://twitter.com/GArmasAP Mats Sundin Jersey .S. -- Nikolaj Ehlers registered a hat trick for the third straight game and Jonathan Drouin had a goal and five assists as the Halifax Mooseheads hammered the host Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 10-1 on Tuesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. 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Sky Live: PL Darts All the details about arrows in Sheffield Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen or Gary Anderson could end Thursdays arrows on top of the league should results go their way. You can keep an eye on them live on Sky Sports 2 at 7pm.So, Wayne, whos going to win? James Wade v Raymond van Barneveld James Wade completes a sizzling 161 checkout on the bullseye Mardle said: This is a game that Barney cant afford to lose. In my opinion, the gap will become too big if James moves away from him. If Lewis then beats Wright, there will be a gap. Then youre relying on yourself to win every week, but also on the others slipping up. Thats not ideal with so many weeks to go.Prediction: A draw, I just cant separate them. Its one of those games which is a nightmare to predict. Theres a case for all three possible outcomes. (A draw is 7/2 with Sky Bet)Gary Anderson v Phil Taylor Watch the moment Gary Anderson was left to finish on eight and got his numbers horribly wrong! Mardle said: Six of their last seven Premier League matches have gone to the last leg. Im thinking that will happen again, although no outcome would surprise me. The bookies have got these odds very tightly packed. A Gary win? Yeah. A Phil win? Of course.Prediction: A draw is the likeliest, again. This is another nightmare to pick! Would you be surprised at any of the six possible outcomes of the first two matches? (A draw is 7/2 with Sky Bet)Robert Thornton v Michael van Gerwen Michael van Gerwen and Robert Thornton produced these fireworks earlier this season Mardle said: Thornton slipped up last week, but I know he escaped elimination.dddddddddddd Last year Barney escaped Judgement Night and said Ive moved two points closer to the play-offs. Last week Thornton escaped and said: Ive escaped, thats fine.Their attitudes are completely different. Thornton was just delighted not to be eliminated. I expect him to get better but hes not hunting for a place in the play-offs. Hes just hoping to move up one spot or two.Prediction: Thornton doesnt beat Michael, or take a point. Michael plays well and wins, after three weeks of not winning. It wont be comfortable - this is a little 7-4 job for Michael. (Van Gerwen to win 7-4 is 6/1 with Sky Bet)Adrian Lewis v Peter Wright Peter Wright eliminated Dave Chisnall last week Mardle said: I found this really tough to predict. Im slightly siding with Lewis for no real reason, apart from Wright has started doing something that he didnt do for the first seven weeks. He has started going through troughs of hitting 60, 60, 100 - Ive seen him do it in the Premier League and on Tour events. Thats not something Ive seen him do until the last few weeks.The 180s and 140s have turned into 60s and tons, for no elongated period, but youve only got to do it for one leg and suddenly youve lost 7-5. If Wright has a leg like that, he will not win this match. Thats the only reason Im going with Lewis.Prediction: Im going for a last leg shoot-out (we love those, dont we?) and Adrian to nick it. (Lewis to win is 11/8 with Sky Bet)Phil Taylor v James Wade Phil Taylor eliminated Michael Smith last week Mardle said: I dont really care that its their second match of the night, it doesnt matter. Last year, I remember Anderson played twice - he averaged 81 and was beaten 7-2, then followed up with a 107 average to beat Van Gerwen. Take from that what you will.Prediction: This is going down to the last leg. Phil will win 7-5, and will end the night top of the Premier League. (Taylor to win 7-5 is 7/1 with Sky Bet)Watch Premier League Darts on Thursday, live on Sky Sports 2 HD at 7pm. Or watch live for £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV. 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