Polzin: How ‘Iowa 42’ and an empty trophy case have fueled Wisconsin football’s offseason
JIM POLZIN
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Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. gives his take on the tests players received on Badgers football history and the program's spotty history sending quarterbacks to the NFL
There have been times this offseason when Aaron Witt has entered the University of Wisconsin football team’s locker room with a smile that instantly disappears from his face. His good day will turn into a rotten one with one look at a bare trophy case.
Photos: Wisconsin football enters 2nd week of spring practices
Wisconsin transfer defensive lineman Jay'viar Suggs participates in a drill during Tuesday's spring practice inside Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin freshman defensive lineman Xavier Ukponu participates in a drill during Tuesday's spring practice inside Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin defensive lineman Brandon Lane participates in a drill during Tuesday's spring practice inside Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin transfer defensive lineman Charles Perkins, middle, participates in a drill during Tuesday's spring practice inside Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin defensive lineman Ben Barten participates in a drill during Tuesday's spring practice inside Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin defensive lineman Torin Pettaway participates in a drill during Tuesday's spring practice inside Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin running back Dilin Jones, right, carries the ball during Tuesday's spring practice inside Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin running back Darrion Dupree, middle, participates in a drill during Tuesday's spring practice inside Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean participates in a drill during Tuesday's spring practice inside Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin four-star 2025 linebacker signee Mason Posa, who will begin his time as a Badger this summer, attended Tuesday's spring practice inside Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, left, speaks with 2026 tight end target Gavin Mueller, right, during Tuesday's spring practice inside Camp Randall Stadium.
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2026 tight end target Gavin Mueller attended Tuesday's spring practice inside Camp Randall Stadium.
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2026 linebacker target Mason Marden attended Wisconsin football's spring practice Tuesday inside Camp Randall Stadium.
