The inside linebacker group has been relied upon to be the lead tacklers and communicators for the University of Wisconsin football program since it made the move to a 3-4 defense under Dave Aranda in 2013. That won’t change under new coordinator Mike Tressel, who coaches this unit. It could be argued that the inside linebackers will be asked to be even more versatile with the changes that Tressel has installed this offseason.
University of Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen prepares to perform a squat during the program's "Squat Fest" event Friday inside the weight room of Camp Randall Stadium.
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The University of Wisconsin football program participated in its inaugural "Squat Fest" event under the Luke Fickell era Friday morning inside the weight room of Camp Randall Stadium.
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Redshirt senior inside linebacker Maema Njongmeta mans the DJ booth during the offense's Squat Fest session Friday inside the weight room of Camp Randall Stadium.
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University of Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike prepares to perform a squat during the program's "Squat Fest" event Friday inside the weight room of Camp Randall Stadium.
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University of Wisconsin offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini performs a squat during the program's "Squat Fest" event Friday inside the weight room of Camp Randall Stadium.
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University of Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen prepares to perform a squat during the program's "Squat Fest" event Friday inside the weight room of Camp Randall Stadium.
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University of Wisconsin offensive lineman Jack Nelson prepares to perform a squat during the program's "Squat Fest" event Friday inside the weight room of Camp Randall Stadium.
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University of Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi performs tricep extensions during the program's "Squat Fest" event Friday inside the weight room of Camp Randall Stadium.
