Polzin: Getting to the 'truth' of Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai's attitude shift
JIM POLZIN
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BadgerExtra reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin chat after University of Wisconsin football player availability inside the McClain Center on Tuesday.
Tanner Mordecai has seemed different in interviews the past few weeks. It’s almost as though a switch was flipped inside his brain once the first game week of the 2023 season arrived.
Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai passes the ball during Saturday's season opener against Buffalo at Camp Randall Stadium. Mordecai through one touchdown and two interceptions in the 38-17 win.
A look at Wisconsin football's first trip to play at Washington State
Washington State running back Nakia Watson secures a catch against Wisconsin during their game Saturday in Pullman, Wash.
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Wisconsin linebacker Maema Njongmeta tackles Washington State running back Jaylen Jenkins during their game Saturday in Pullman, Wash.
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Washington State defensive end Brennan Jackson tackles Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi during their game Saturday in Pullman, Wash.
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Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell speaks with an official during Saturday's game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash.
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Washington State coach Jake Dickert greets his players during a break in play Saturday in Pullman, Wash.
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Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai throws a pass against Washington State during their game Saturday in Pullman, Wash.
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Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward throws a pass against Wisconsin during their game Saturday in Pullman, Wash.
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Former Washington State athletic director Bill Moos, third from the right, and former football players react as a pirate flag is raised in tribute to former coach Mike Leach before Saturday's game against Wisconsin in Pullman, Wash.
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People tailgate before Saturday's game between Washington State and Wisconsin in Pullman, Wash.
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Washington State defensive back Jaden Hicks tackles Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen last Saturday night in Pullman, Wash. Allen had 32 yards on 13 touches in the 31-22 loss.
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Fans react as Washington State wide receiver Kyle Williams runs for a touchdown past Wisconsin cornerback Alexander Smith during their game Saturday in Pullman, Wash.
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Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai carries the ball against Washington State during their game Saturday in Pullman, Wash.
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Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi runs for a touchdown while pressured by Washington State defensive back Jaden Hicks during their game Saturday in Pullman, Wash.
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Washington State fans celebrate on the field after their team's win over Wisconsin on Saturday in Pullman, Wash.
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Wisconsin safety Preston Zachman breaks up a pass intended for Washington State wide receiver DT Sheffield during their game Saturday in Pullman, Wash.
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Washington State defensive back Cam Lampkin breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin wide receiver Bryson Green during their game Saturday in Pullman, Wash.
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“When we start fast, there’s not going to be many teams that can beat us,” Wisconsin safety Hunter Wohler said.
Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai passes the ball during Saturday's season opener against Buffalo at Camp Randall Stadium. Mordecai through one touchdown and two interceptions in the 38-17 win.
