Photos: Wisconsin football team puts in work during spring practice
The University of Wisconsin football team got some on-field reps in Tuesday during a spring practice at the McClain Center in Madison.Â
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Wisconsin offensive coordinator Bobby Engram throws the ball during a spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin offensive coordinator Bobby Engram talks to Badgers players during a spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during a spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during a spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz hands the ball off to tailback Braelon Allen during a spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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UW tailback Braelon Allen looks to catch a pass during a spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center.
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Wisconsin defensive end Isaac Townsend runs through drills during a spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin cornerback Jay Shaw catches a pass during a spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin cornerback Jay Shaw finishes a drill during a spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin cornerbacks coach Hank Poteat, right, runs through a drill with Justin Clark during a spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin head football coach Paul Chryst, right, talks to offensive coordinator Bobby Engram during a spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin inside linebackers coach Bill Sheridan gives instructions during a spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin offensive line coach Bob Bostad leads a drill during a spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin running backs coach Al Johnson gives instruction to running back Grover Bortolotti during a spring football practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
An injury to OLB Nick Herbig opens the door for a classmate, the new-look offensive line and more are covered in this report from the Badgers' first spring practice open to reporters.Â
Badgers senior defensive lineman Keeanu Benton has been one of the players assuming the leadership mantle on a defense looking to replace eight starters.Â
Graham Mertz is still the starting quarterback at Wisconsin after two seasons that have left him wanting more. Why the junior-to-be embraced change — and competition — during a busy offseason. Â
Thoughts on the thinned-out safety group, a surprise specialist and more from Badgers spring football practice.Â
Gary Brown, 52, died Sunday night in Pennsylvania after battling health issues. The former Penn State and NFL running back coached UW's running backs in 2021.
Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh hoped something "uniquely Wisconsin" would emerge in the NIL world. He believes that happened with the formation of a collective led by Brooks Bollinger and Ted Kellner.
Dan Wright loved baseball but chose football instead coming out of high school. What he missed most during his one season with the Badgers was competing, but he's rediscovered that passion on the mound.Â
Mickey Turner, head of recruiting for the University of Wisconsin football team, speaks to the media about his new role Friday, March 25, 2022…
Badgers running backs Chez Mellusi and Isaac Guerendo both suffered season-ending injuries in 2021. They provided an update on their recovery Monday.Â
Sophomore running back Braelon Allen has visions of becoming even more of a play-maker for the Badgers this fall. Here's how.Â
University of Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi speaks to the media about his return from an ACL injury Monday, March 28, 2022, in Madison.
University of Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen speaks to the media on Monday, March 28, 2022, in Madison.
University of Wisconsin running back Isaac Guerendo speaks to the media on Monday, March 28, 2022, in Madison.
University of Wisconsin running backs coach Al Johnson speaks to the media on Monday, March 28, 2022, in Madison.
Badgers football recruiting leader Mickey Turner discusses what made him leave his on-field coaching role and what the recruiting department will look like under his direction.Â
From new coaches to a key position up for grabs, the Badgers offense will draw plenty of interest during spring practices.Â
Key position battles will begin on the Badgers No. 1 ranked defense this week as new players look to claim starting roles as Wisconsin start spring football practices. Here's what to watch for on the defense.
