Jim Polzin: Barry Alvarez often cited a Lou Holtz theory on great teams. Here's how the Badgers measure up
JIM POLZIN
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Senior tight end Jake Ferguson leads the Badgers with 12 receptions through two games. Preseason rankings by Lindy's magazine slotted him No. 3 nationally at the position.
One of the things Barry Alvarez brought along when he made the journey from Notre Dame to the University of Wisconsin football program 30-plus years ago was a theory on how the best teams are constructed.
Former UW wide receiver Quintez Cephus had a brilliant first-quarter drive against the Packers, hauling in a 46-yard catch to get his team inside the red zone, then caught a 5-yard pass on the left side of the end zone for the game’s first touchdown.
He narrowly missed bringing down a one-handed grab for another touchdown in the second half.
In what was a tough loss for Philadelphia, former UW linebacker T.J. Edwards had a good game with six tackles, three of which were solo efforts.
Edwards, who’s in his third year as a starter for the Eagles, now has 11 tackles this year.
Isaiahh Loudermilk — Steelers
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Isaiahh Loudermilk, a former Badgers defensive lineman, made his NFL debut on Sunday with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The fifth-round draft pick made one tackle in the Steelers’ home loss to the Raiders.
Loudermilk may be in line for more work in the coming weeks after injuries hit the Pittsburgh defensive line group.
Russell Wilson — Seahawks
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Though his team was on the wrong end of a 14-point comeback and overtime loss, former UW quarterback Russell Wilson had a big game for Seattle.
Wilson completed 22 of 31 passes for 343 yards and two touchdowns, including two deep TDs to Tyler Lockett and Freddie Swain. Wilson leads the NFL in 60-plus yard touchdowns this year.
Senior tight end Jake Ferguson leads the Badgers with 12 receptions through two games. Preseason rankings by Lindy's magazine slotted him No. 3 nationally at the position.
