As Badgers career winds down, senior DE Isaiahh Loudermilk has made impact on, off the field COLTEN BARTHOLOMEW Dec 12, 2020 Dec 12, 2020 Updated Dec 25, 2020 1 of 2 UW senior defensive lineman Isaiah Loudermilk has seen highs and lows in his five-year career, but he's stayed motivated by his family and teammates. DAVID STLUKA, UW ATHLETICS Isaiahh Loudermilk has played in 34 games, with 20 starts. DAVID STLUKA, UW ATHLETICS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save COLTEN BARTHOLOMEW Isaiahh Loudermilk has never had trouble standing out.kAm%92E 23:=:EJ DE2CED H:E9 9:D D:K6] pE e\7@@E\f 2?5 ahb A@F?5D[ {@F56C>:=< :D 2 A9JD:42==J :>A@D:?8 AC6D6?46 @? E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:? 7@@E32== E62>’D 5676?D:G6 =:?6] ~77 E96 7:6=5[ E62>>2E6D C676C E@ {@F56C>:=< 2D @?6 @7 E96:C =6256CD[ 2 ECFDE65 G@:46 :? 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