Why Chez Mellusi's changing Wisconsin football role feels like a 'memory'
Michael McCleary
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BadgerExtra asked University of Wisconsin running backs Braelon Allen, Chez Mellusi, Cade Yacamelli and Grover Bortolotti how they would describe their position coach, Devon Spalding.
University of Wisconsin football running back Chez Mellusi knew exactly what offensive coordinator Phil Longo was trying to describe. In their first meeting together after Longo was hired, Longo broke down how he planned to use two running backs with UW's new system. But Mellusi already knew how.
Photos: Wisconsin football grinds through 5th spring practice
Nose tackle Curt Neal takes part in position drills during the UW's fifth spring practice Tuesday.
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Defensive lineman Rodas Johnson takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver Chimere Dike takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver CJ Williams takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver Keontez Lewis takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver Tommy McIntosh takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver Skyler Bell takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver Bryson Green takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Wide receiver Will Pauling takes part in position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Offensive line coach Jack Bicknell Jr. position drills during the UW's spring practice Tuesday.
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Running back Cade Yacamelli runs a route during the UW's fifth spring practice Tuesday. Yacamelli has shown speed and receiving skill that could make him an ideal change-of-pace back behind returners Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi.
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Assistant Greg Scruggs encourages Badgers defensive linemen during the UW's fifth spring practice Tuesday.
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Tight end Jack Eschenbach takes part in the UW's fifth spring practice Tuesday.
