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Wisconsin's resiliency has been tested before the opening kickoff, as the team deals with season-ending injuries at linebacker. Despite that challenge, the No. 9 Badgers boast strength on offense and veteran leadership in key positions as they prepare for their season opener Friday at 9 p.m. ET Continue to Article

September 01, 2017 9:07:am EST

MADISON, Wis. — Something is different about quarterback Alex Hornibrook at No. 9 Wisconsin. He's a little calmer and more confident in the huddle going into his sophomore season. There are more two-way conversations about what Hornibrook saw on defense compared to his wideouts. All good signs for Continue to Article

September 01, 2017 8:00:am EST

MADISON – Joe Panos' last game in a Wisconsin uniform was 24 seasons ago – the 1994 Rose Bowl against UCLA. Panos, 46, would blend seamlessly into the UW locker room in 2017. It was Panos, then UW's starting right tackle, who asked after the '93 Big Ten opener: Why not Wisconsin? Panos was Continue to Article

September 01, 2017 7:22:am EST

The 3-4 also can be effective against run-pass option plays. On those, the offensive line blocks for a run and the quarterback looks to see if the strong safety is coming up to defend the run or sitting in pass coverage. If the strong safety plays the run, the QB can hit a receiver on a slant. The advantage Continue to Article

September 01, 2017 12:20:am EST

Time on the line “Throughout my career, I was beat by a lot of tight ends, so I can give him a lot of tips on how to beat safeties,” said Leonhard, a former walk-on at UW who played 10 years in the NFL as a safety. “As an offensive coach, you kind of see it through their eyes. Just want to change the Continue to Article

August 31, 2017 11:00:pm EST