Photos: Wisconsin football hosts first spring practice under Luke Fickell
The Badgers opened the spring practice season inside the McClain Center.
UW coach Luke Fickell watches his players during spring practice Saturday at the McClain Center.
UW wide receiver Bryson Green participates in Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW coach Luke Fickell watches the first spring practice Saturday at the McClain Center.
UW quarterback Braedyn Locke runs through drills during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW quarterback Myles Burkett throws a pass during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW wide receiver Will Pauling participates in Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW wide receiver Alex Moeller catches a pass during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW wide receiver Skyler Bell catches a pass during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW wide receiver Chimere Dike catches a pass during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW wide receiver Quincy Burroughs catches a pass during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW wide receiver Will Pauling runs the ball during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW warms up for the first spring practice of the season Saturday at the McClain Center.
UW holds its first spring practice of the season Saturday at the McClain Center.
UW offensive linemen Riley Mahlman, left, and Barrett Nelson participate in a drill during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW participates in its first spring practice of the season on Saturday at the McClain Center.
UW outside linebackers/special teams coach Matt Mitchell speaks to the players during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW cornerback coach Paul Haynes speaks to his players during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW cornerback coach Paul Haynes observes his players during Saturday's spring football practice at the McClain Center.
UW linebackers Jake Chaney (36), Aidan Vaughan (50) and Luna Larson (57) participate in Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW quarterback Tanner Mordecai looks to pass during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW quarterback Nick Evers looks to pass during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW quarterback Nick Evers, right, looks on during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
Defensive linemen participate in a drill Saturday during spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW defensive backs Deven Magli, left, and Tyler Jansey participate in Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW linebacker Kaden Johnson participates in Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW offensive lineman Jake Renfro participates in Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW defensive end Rodas Johnson participates in Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW kicker Jack Van Dyke participates in Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini participates in Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW linebacker T.J. Bollers stretches before Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW wide receiver Markus Allen catches a pass during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW wide receiver Chimere Dike looks for a pass during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
Uw offensive line coach Jack Bicknell Jr. speaks to his players during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW offensive lineman Michael Furtney (74), Jake Renfro (57), Tanor Bortolini (63) and JP Benzschawel (67) participate in Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
UW co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach Colin Hitschler speaks to his players during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (19) participates in spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, March 25, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver C.J. Williams (4) participates in spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, March 25, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receivers Quincy Burroughs (5), C.J. Williams (4) and Will Pauling (19) participate in spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, March 25, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
UW wide receiver Will Pauling (19) catches a pass during spring football practice on March 25 at the McClain Center.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver C.J. Williams (4) catches a pass during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, March 25, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) looks to pass as Nick Evers (7) and Myles Burkett (16) watch during spring football practice at the McClain Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, March 25, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
UW defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach Mike Tressel runs a drill during Saturday's spring practice at the McClain Center.
The Badgers already are missing players due to injuries. Plus an out-of-state visitor and future Badger was in town.
The tempo and pace of the Badgers in their first spring practice allowed them to accomplish plenty in a crisp 132 minutes.
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Jack Nelson reminisced about hosting the Cincinnati transfer and saw how quickly a rapport was developed.
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