When the Big Ten Conference approved expansion to 16 teams last year with the addition of UCLA and Southern Cal, John Karl Scholz was in position to comment from a University of Wisconsin perspective.
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Photos: Scenes around Wisconsin's football's third day at UW-Platteville
Offensive lineman Michael Furtney (left) and defensive lineman Isaiah Mullens battle during a Wisconsin football practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Defensive end Rodas Johnson competes in a one-on-one pass rushing drill during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Placekicker Nathanial Vakos attempts a field goal early on during the University of Wisconsn's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Inside linebacker Maema Njongmeta participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Cornerback Ricardo Hallman, center, participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Transfer cornerback Michael Mack II poses after a rep during an individual position period at the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
True freshman cornerback AJ Tisdell participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
True freshman cornerback AJ Tisdell participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Outside lineabcker Kaden Johnson participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Cornerback Justin Taylor participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Running back Chez Mellusi participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
True freshman running back Nate White participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Quarterback Braedyn Locke throws a pass during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Badgers quarterback Nick Evers throws a pass under the watchful eye of offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Phil Longo during Friday's third preseason practice at UW-Platteville.
