their Big Ten title hopes. The Badgers finished the season 9-3 and accepted an invitation to the Capital One Bowl against Auburn. The Badgers were 11-point underdogs, but Stocco guided the Badgers to a commanding 24–10 victory to send Alvarez out a winner in his final game. Stocco was the most experienced quarterback in the Big Ten entering his senior year in 2006, which was the rookie season for Bret Bielema. Stocco struggled with a new core of receivers, culminating in a loss to Michigan in Week 5. The Badgers got back on track and in sync as the season progressed, behind the legs of freshman sensation P. J. Hill, Jr., as the Badgers won their final eight games. During this time, Stocco's consecutive starts streak ended when he was injured in a home game against Penn state; however, the Badgers reached the top ten in the rankings and again accepted a bid to the Capital One Bowl, where they defeated Darren McFadden and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Stocco threw for 206 yards and two crucial touchdowns in the gritty 17–14 win, and was named the game's Most Valuable Player in his final collegiate game. The Badgers ended the season 12-1 and with a #7 ranking. Stocco was 29-7 as a starter at Wisconsin. He completed 57.4% of his passes for 7,227 yards, 47 touchdowns and 22 interceptions. Professional football Stocco declared for the 2007 NFL Draft following the 2006 season but was not selected. He was invited for a three-day tryout with the Green Bay Packers but did not get a contract; he was subsequently invited to try out with the New York Giants but did not make the roster. In September 2007, Stocco was invited to try out for a spot on the roster of the Michigan team that would have participated in the proposed All American Football League the league folded before playing a game. In December 2007, Stocco signed with an Italian team, Rhinos Milano, playing in the Italian Football League, the highest league in Italy. In June 2008, in the teams last regular season game, Stocco suffered a season-ending separated shoulder. The Rhinos finished the season with a 4-6 record. In February 2016, Stocco was hired by the University of Wisconsin, as Director of Development in the athletics department. External links and references 1983 births Living people People from Richfield, Minnesota American football quarterbacks Wisconsin Badgers