3 things to know about Wisconsin football's position group with most NFL potential
Colten Bartholomew
Updated
BadgerExtra asked University of Wisconsin players and coach Luke Fickell in early August about the culinary highlights during their stay at UW-Platteville.
Changes to the University of Wisconsin football team's offense meant some significant adjustments for the men up front. Wisconsin’s offensive line over the past three seasons hasn’t been the dominant force it once was, so perhaps a shake-up in how the unit operates could unlock something positive. The two biggest changes for the group are wider splits when they align, which creates more space between defenders but also can make some challenging angles to block linebackers, and putting tackles in two-point stances.
Photos: Joe Thomas' career with the Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin's Joe Thomas cools off during a 2005 game against Temple at Camp Randall Stadium. (Mike DeVries, Capital Times)
Joe Thomas watches the Badgers men's basketball team host Indiana at the Kohl Center in 2006. (Steve Apps, State Journal)
Joe Thomas answers questions during 2006 media day. (Michelle Stocker, Capital Times)
Joe Thomas poses for a photo during 2006 media day. (Michelle Stocker, Capital Times)
Joe Thomas clears the way for P.J. Hill during their 2006 game against San Diego State at Camp Randall Stadium. (John Maniaci, State Journal)
P.J. Hill can't find a hole so he runs right over Joe Thomas on his way to 249 yards against Northwestern during their 2006 game at Camp Randall Stadium. (John Maniaci, State Journal)
Joe Thomas looks for someone to block during a 2006 game at Camp Randall Stadium. (Michelle Stocker, Capital Times)
Quarterback John Stocco talks with offensive lineman Joe Thomas during a 2006 game at Camp Randall Stadium. (Michelle Stocker, Capital Times)
Joe Thomas makes a block against Illinois during their 2006 game at Camp Randall Stadium. (Michelle Stocker, Capital Times)
Joe Thomas became the second Wisconsin player selected No. 3 overall in the NFL draft when the Browns selected him in 2007. (John Maniaci, State Journal)
Joe Thomas gets a tryout with the Badger Band during "Space Badger" in the Fifth-Quarter after a 35-3 win over Buffalo in 2006 at Camp Randall Stadium. (John Maniaci, State Journal)
Joe Thomas waits to take the field against Arkansas for the 2007 Capital One Bowl in Orlando, Fla. (Michelle Stocker, Capital Times)