The Associated Press | December 20, 2013 Wisconsin running back Gordon to return to school for junior season Share MADISON, Wis. -- Running back Melvin Gordon will return to Wisconsin for his junior season in 2014.A 1,400-yard rusher, Gordon said in a statement released by the team Friday that he had room for growth, and that he hoped to get the 19th-ranked Badgers back to the Big Ten title game. He also cited a desire to complete his degree.Third-year sophomore Gordon is half of Wisconsin's potent one-two backfield punch with senior James White. Gordon's 8.31 yards per rush career average leads active major college players.Head coach Gary Andersen last week said he gave Gordon his OK to seek an NFL draft evaluation, but encouraged him to return to school.The Badgers (9-3) are preparing to play No. 8 South Carolina in the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1. The ultimate college wrestling fan guide to the 2022 senior world team trials Here's everything you need to know about the top college wrestlers competing this weekend at the 2022 senior world team trials in Iowa. READ MORE See 34 NCAA tournament buzzer-beaters from 1977 to 2021 Here's your one-stop shop to reminisce upon 34 buzzer-beaters in March Madness history. READ MORE Top 10 fan bases in the 2022 men's NCAA tournament, ranked Andy Katz ranks the top 10 fan bases in the 2022 NCAA men's tournament, based on how likely they are to travel to a regional site and make it feel like a home game for their team. READ MORE