Here’s how veteran Badgers are changing their approach to football training camp
ABBY SCHNABLE
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Wisconsin's Kendric Pryor celebrates a first down against Central Michigan during their 2019 game in Madison, Wis.
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Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz, left, interviews cornerback Caesar Williams during the football team's media day at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III tries to break a tackle attempt by Nebraska cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt during their 2019 game in Lincoln, Neb.
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Wisconsin's Danny Davis III tries to run away from Iowa's Barrington Wade during their 2019 game in Madison, Wis.
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Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III celebrates his touchdown catch against Illinois last season in Madison, Wis.
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Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III celebrates a touchdown catch with Jake Ferguson against Illinois last season in Madison, Wis.
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Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins, right, makes a reception against Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams during their 2019 game in Madison, Wis.
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Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor rushes against Michigan during their game last season in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor is knocked down by Minnesota defensive back Jordan Howden during their 2019 game in Minneapolis.
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Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor outruns Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk, left, and linebacker Chase Kline for a touchdown during their 2019 game in Madison, Wis.
An extra year of eligibility for a group of University of Wisconsin football veterans carries with it an understanding of what to expect in the training camp’s August heat but also added responsibility.
“I think he’s doing a heck of a job building his brand and making use of the attention that he’s getting — and rightly so,” senior fullback John Chenal said of Mertz. “The dude’s a heck of a player, and I’m really happy for him.”
The Wisconsin coach said it's "absolutely worth looking into" a larger college football playoff field, but there are some things he thinks decision-makers should keep in mind before making choice.
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz, left, interviews cornerback Caesar Williams during the football team's media day at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. KAYLA WOLF, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III tries to break a tackle attempt by Nebraska cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt during their 2019 game in Lincoln, Neb.
Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor outruns Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk, left, and linebacker Chase Kline for a touchdown during their 2019 game in Madison, Wis.
