Cotton Bowl Countdown: Time for a break

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Cotton Bowl Countdown: Time for a break

December 30, 2016 | Football

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Follow the Badgers all week as they prepare for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

DALLAS — It's Friday — full Day 4 — here in Texas. After a few busy days of tough practices, the Wisconsin football team has earned a rest day while continuing to prepare for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. Today's itinerary includes team film study and later on today, a visit to Top Golf for some team fun, along with other activities.

In case you missed it, the team visited a local children's hospital on Thursday to make some new friends and fans. The Badgers capped Day 3 in Texas with fun and team bonding at Main Event, a nearby arcade and entertainment center. Revisit Thursday's Cotton Bowl Countdown here for all of the action.

Friday, Dec. 29: Day 4 in Dallas

The #Badgers are working hard and locked in on preparation for the @CottonBowlGame. So, Coach Chryst rewarded them.
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 30, 2016

Don't miss this week's issue of Varsity Magazine for the Badgers' complete Cotton Bowl preview.

Ready for a @BadgerFootball bowl game?! Varsity Magazine is ready! Download free today. ?? http://go.wisc.edu/q807kw ?? http://go.wisc.edu/VarsityApp
— Wisconsin Badgers (@UWBadgers) December 30, 2016

What's Bart Houston's favorite emoji? Let's get to know more ...

Always in his refrigerator? What's his go-to cereal? His face to make a baby laugh? Think you know @BartHouston_13?
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 30, 2016

In Texas, the Badgers know how to have fun. Check out this video from last night's trip to Main Event.

Bowling ?? Arcade and games ?? Even a little Cotton Eye Joe ?? The fun never ends when you're with these #Badgers.
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 30, 2016

Yesterday's trip to the Children's Hospital was special for the team. Check out video and more photos from Instagram.

Best event of bowl week. The Badgers brought smiles and fun to the @TxScottishRite Hospital for Children yesterday.
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 30, 2016

Autographs, photos, hula hoop and plenty of smiles. The Badgers had lots of fun visiting the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. BadgersGiveBack

A photo posted by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Dec 29, 2016 at 2:38pm PST

What are five things you need to know before the Badgers kick off against the Broncos? Andy Baggot's got you covered.

How do the #Badgers stack up against the Broncos? @AndyBaggot has your Five Things to Know for the @CottonBowlGame.
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) December 30, 2016

Today was also a special day for someone we all know ...

Wishing a happy birthday to hall of fame coach and current Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez! ????
— Wisconsin Badgers (@UWBadgers) December 30, 2016

Friday ended with a team trip to Top Golf and a fun opportunity for the Badgers to compete with teammates on the course.