Current and former Wisconsin football players react to Jim Leonhard decision
Here's a sampling of former Wisconsin Badgers football players' reaction to Jim Leonhard's decision to leave the program after serving as defensive coordinator for the bowl game.
Badgers legend JJ Watt
Forever a legend.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 7, 2022
🙏🏼
UW linebacker Nick Herbig
THE GREATEST BADGER OF ALL TIME!!!! ON AND OFF THE FIELD💯💯💯 https://t.co/xUEs8fwqji
— Nick Herbig (@nickherbig_) December 7, 2022
Collin Wilder on Leonhard
I wouldn’t be the player or man I am without this man. Gratitude to him isn’t the word! Too much to say. THE GREATEST. https://t.co/odVfiEGYb4
— Collin Wilder (@WilderCollin) December 7, 2022
Former UW RB Jonathan Taylor
😞. Still my guy ! It's been a pleasure . https://t.co/rBeTmTCgl7
— Justin "JT" Taylor. (@__justintaylor) December 7, 2022
Current UW standout RB Braelon Allen
One of the best to ever do it ❤️ https://t.co/b9n29jDo8F
— Braelon Allen (@BraelonAllen) December 7, 2022
Former UW lineman Jake Wood
Thank you for everything, Jimmy! You deserve a great role in a great program. I wish it had been ours. https://t.co/EvxTaLQAdV
— Jake Wood (@JakeWoodTR) December 7, 2022
Current UW safety Hunter Wohler
Been a fun ride being w you coach. Gonna miss you but we got a fun few weeks left https://t.co/Apo7SKqwET
— Hunter Wohler (@HunterWohler) December 7, 2022
Current UW QB Myles Burkett
Jimmy Cooks 4L🤞🏽 https://t.co/uOOu6kR8yN
— Myles Burkett (@myles_burkett) December 7, 2022
Current UW D-lineman Curtis Neal
😞😣
— Curtis Neal (@CurtisNeal97) December 7, 2022
Former Badgers D-lineman Matt Henningsen
One of the brightest and greatest men in the game, and an inspiration to all underdogs out there. I wouldn’t be where I am without Coach Leonhard. Thank you 🐐 https://t.co/2tmFP0bWNV
— Matt Henningsen (@matthenningsen) December 7, 2022
Current UW safety Austin Brown
Forever will be grateful to have called you my coach! All luv🖤#OnWisconsin
— Austin Brown (@austintyler_25) December 7, 2022
Voice of the Badgers Matt Lepay
One of the greatest to ever do it here. https://t.co/WCjv1e9xaf
— Matt Lepay (@MattLepay) December 7, 2022
Current UW DB Justin Clark
Said it many times but I learned so much from this guy in such a short period of time. Really helped me expand my knowledge of the game. He’s that dude ! https://t.co/qLV7e72zM8
— Justin Clark (@jclark_24_) December 7, 2022
Current Badgers DE James Thompson Jr.
All love man ❤️❤️❤️
— James Thompson (@james_jr56) December 7, 2022
Former UW safety Scott Nelson
Best in the business! Blessed to be able to learn from you and play for you throughout college. The 🐐 without question! https://t.co/MUtmuoUg1l
— Scott Nelson (@_scottnelson) December 7, 2022
Current UW linebacker Jake Chaney
The greatest ❤️💯 https://t.co/qnvsmlxxZH
— Jake Chaney (@JakeChaney9) December 7, 2022
Badgers legend JJ Watt
Forever a legend.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 7, 2022
🙏🏼
UW linebacker Nick Herbig
THE GREATEST BADGER OF ALL TIME!!!! ON AND OFF THE FIELD💯💯💯 https://t.co/xUEs8fwqji
— Nick Herbig (@nickherbig_) December 7, 2022
Collin Wilder on Leonhard
I wouldn’t be the player or man I am without this man. Gratitude to him isn’t the word! Too much to say. THE GREATEST. https://t.co/odVfiEGYb4
— Collin Wilder (@WilderCollin) December 7, 2022
Badgers recruit Justin Taylor
😞. Still my guy ! It's been a pleasure . https://t.co/rBeTmTCgl7
— Justin "JT" Taylor. (@__justintaylor) December 7, 2022
Current UW standout RB Braelon Allen
One of the best to ever do it ❤️ https://t.co/b9n29jDo8F
— Braelon Allen (@BraelonAllen) December 7, 2022
Former UW lineman Jake Wood
Thank you for everything, Jimmy! You deserve a great role in a great program. I wish it had been ours. https://t.co/EvxTaLQAdV
— Jake Wood (@JakeWoodTR) December 7, 2022
Current UW safety Hunter Wohler
Been a fun ride being w you coach. Gonna miss you but we got a fun few weeks left https://t.co/Apo7SKqwET
— Hunter Wohler (@HunterWohler) December 7, 2022
Current UW DB Justin Clark
Said it many times but I learned so much from this guy in such a short period of time. Really helped me expand my knowledge of the game. He’s that dude ! https://t.co/qLV7e72zM8
— Justin Clark (@jclark_24_) December 7, 2022
Current UW QB Myles Burkett
Jimmy Cooks 4L🤞🏽 https://t.co/uOOu6kR8yN
— Myles Burkett (@myles_burkett) December 7, 2022
Current UW D-lineman Curtis Neal
😞😣
— Curtis Neal (@CurtisNeal97) December 7, 2022
Former Badgers D-lineman Matt Henningsen
One of the brightest and greatest men in the game, and an inspiration to all underdogs out there. I wouldn’t be where I am without Coach Leonhard. Thank you 🐐 https://t.co/2tmFP0bWNV
— Matt Henningsen (@matthenningsen) December 7, 2022
Current UW safety Austin Brown
Forever will be grateful to have called you my coach! All luv🖤#OnWisconsin
— Austin Brown (@austintyler_25) December 7, 2022
Voice of the Badgers Matt Lepay
One of the greatest to ever do it here. https://t.co/WCjv1e9xaf
— Matt Lepay (@MattLepay) December 7, 2022
Current Badgers DE James Thompson Jr.
All love man ❤️❤️❤️
— James Thompson (@james_jr56) December 7, 2022
Former UW safety Scott Nelson
Best in the business! Blessed to be able to learn from you and play for you throughout college. The 🐐 without question! https://t.co/MUtmuoUg1l
— Scott Nelson (@_scottnelson) December 7, 2022
Current UW linebacker Jake Chaney
The greatest ❤️💯 https://t.co/qnvsmlxxZH
— Jake Chaney (@JakeChaney9) December 7, 2022
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