Wisconsin 2018 Season Thread

[847badgerfan]

Kiss of death. Shit.

[847badgerfan]

The season is upon us and the name of the threads are changing by taking the "off" out of offseason.


I'm thinking we don't need a thread for the Western Kentucky tilt coming Friday, so I'm not starting one. UW should roll.

As for the depth, it's looking pretty good across all areas right now - including the WR position.

[ELA]

The season is upon us and the name of the threads are changing by taking the "off" out of offseason.


I'm thinking we don't need a thread for the Western Kentucky tilt coming Friday, so I'm not starting one. UW should roll.

As for the depth, it's looking pretty good across all areas right now - including the WR position.

Kind of surprising how quickly WKU has fallen off, after previously surviving regular coaching turnover.

[bayareabadger]

Kind of surprising how quickly WKU has fallen off, after previously surviving regular coaching turnover.

I felt that way too, and then looked at the records. The previous teams might not've had that far to fall. They went from bad under Taggart to OK (7 wins) to 8 under Petreno. Then Brohm maintained and improved a ton, but there was of course now a long way down to 6-6ish

(I also got convinced to host something that night at my apartment, and I don't know how to say, I just want to put on sweatpants and not leave the couch)

[847badgerfan]

I'm watching it on my boat, putting the Roku to the test. If not, I'll unplug it and hook on to the marina cable system, which has ESPN.

[ELA]

I felt that way too, and then looked at the records. The previous teams might not've had that far to fall. They went from bad under Taggart to OK (7 wins) to 8 under Petreno. Then Brohm maintained and improved a ton, but there was of course now a long way down to 6-6ish

(I also got convinced to host something that night at my apartment, and I don't know how to say, I just want to put on sweatpants and not leave the couch)

I think the fade continues though downward from there.

[847badgerfan]

[847badgerfan]

Out

DE Kraig Howe (right leg)
 S Patrick Johnson (head)
 DE Isaiahh Loudermilk (left leg)
 TE Zander Neuville (right leg)
 RB Bradrick Shaw (left leg)

Out for season

OLB Mason Platter (right leg)
 DE Garrett Rand (right leg)
 OL Blake Smithback (right leg)

[FearlessF]

WRs are junior and sophs

no WRs out

good news

[847badgerfan]

Notice the backup nose guard? He enrolled early, and it turns out to be super important for Leonhard to stave off that late interest by Frost. Two projected starters on the line are out this week - one for the whole year.

[FearlessF]

good for the kid, hopefully has a great career there

would have had early opportunities in Lincoln as well

had a 340 pound Redshirt frosh NT come in 3rd on the 2-deep

[Anonymous Coward]

Out

DE Kraig Howe (right leg)
 S Patrick Johnson (head)
 DE Isaiahh Loudermilk (left leg)
 TE Zander Neuville (right leg)
 RB Bradrick Shaw (left leg)

Out for season

OLB Mason Platter (right leg)
 DE Garrett Rand (right leg)
 OL Blake Smithback (right leg)

For context: Which ones are returning or predicted starters?

[847badgerfan]

For context: Which ones are returning or predicted starters?

I mentioned the DL - Loudermilk and Rand. Loudermilk should be back when the B1G games start.
To combat this, the staff moved Kayden Lyles from OL to DL (I predicted he'd play defense when they recruited him) and made some other adjustments. The DL in UW's scheme is designed to keep OL off the LB's. The OLB's in the scheme are pass rushers and also charged with coverages. Lots of chaos in the scheme because the QB never knows where the OLB's are gonna be.

[847badgerfan]

Beyond those, Shaw was expected to contribute this season. TE Neuville was a starter last year and was going to be this year. It is not known when he will return, but he will be needed as he is an excellent blocker. Insert Cole Van Lanen into his spot as the blocking TE, as was done last season.