'That's our dog': Wisconsin football players react to Paul Chryst's firing
Colten Bartholomew
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Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) celebrates a sack of Illinois State quarterback Zack Annexstad on Sept. 3. Herbig was one of six players made available to reporters Wednesday to discuss the team's reaction to Paul Chryst being fired.
Wisconsin outside linebacker Nick Herbig talks about former football coach Paul Chryst, calling him 'a mentor' and 'one of his best friends' during Wednesday's media availability inside the McClain Center.
Photos: Former Wisconsin football star Jim Leonhard through the years
Jim Leonhard returns an interception against Indiana during happier times, before the team gave up a huge lead. The Wisconsin Badgers took on the Indiana Hoosiers Oct. 12, 2002, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
JOHN MANIACI, State Journal
Jim Leonhard takes it to the house as he returns a punt for a 63-yard touchdown late in the game to tie Purdue. The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 26-23 Oct. 18, 2003, at Camp Randall Stadium.
JOHN MANIACI, State Journal
Jim Leonhard and the Badgers felt at home in Tucson, Arizona. The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Arizona Wildcats 9-7 September 18, 2004.
JOHN MANIACI, STate Journal
Jim Leonhard (18) of the Badgers returns a punt against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
MICHELLE STOCKER
Badgers Jim Leonhard exits the field after setting a new record in all-time punt returns.
MICHELLE STOCKER
Wisconsin's Jim Leonhard during pregame warmups before the Badgers host New Mexico State Sept. 17. Leonhard has been promoted to head coach with the firing of Paul Chryst, right.
Steve Apps, For the State Journal
Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard embraces safety D'Cota Dixon (14) after a defensive touchdown during the first half of the 2017 Big Ten Football Championship against Ohio State.
Paul Chryst posted a 67-26 record overall during his tenure with the Badgers football team.
Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) celebrates a sack of Illinois State quarterback Zack Annexstad on Sept. 3. Herbig was one of six players made available to reporters Wednesday to discuss the team's reaction to Paul Chryst being fired.
