Fans’ frustrations with the state of University of Wisconsin football show that winning hasn’t become simply the norm but the expectation in Madison.
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J.J. Watt recorded 11.5 sacks during his two seasons on Wisconsin's defensive line.
MICHAEL P. KING, State Journal archives
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Keeanu Benton started all four seasons with the Badgers before moving on to a professional career with the Steelers.
Carlos Osorio, Associated Press
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Erasmus James was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 2004.
JOHN MANIACI, State Journal archives
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T.J. Watt had 15.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks as a junior in 2016, when he earned first-team All-America honors by ESPN and Sports Illustrated.
STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
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Zack Baun returns an interception for a touchdown against Michigan State during their 2019 game at Camp Randall Stadium.Â
STEVE APPS, State Journal archives
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Leo Chenal finished his Badgers career with 12 sacks.
ANDY MANIS, Associated Press
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Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland deflects a pass during a 2011 game against Indiana at Camp Randall Stadium.
MICHAEL P. KING, State Journal archives
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Wisconsin linebacker T.J. Edwards celebrates his return of an interception for a touchdown against Maryland during their 2017 game at Camp Randall Stadium.
MICHAEL P. KING, State Journal archives
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Wisconsin cornerback Sojourn Shelton celebrates after breaking up a Southern California pass during the 2015 Holiday Bowl in San Diego.
GREGORY BULL, Associated Press
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Nick Nelson returns a punt for a touchdown against Michigan during their 2017 game at Camp Randall Stadium.Â
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D'Cota Dixon celebrates an interception against Illinois during their 2016 game at Camp Randall Stadium.
M.P. KING, State Journal archives
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Jim Leonhard tackles UNLV's Troy Mason during their 2002 game at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Wisconsin punter Andy Vujnovich punts against Iowa during a 2020 game in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Benjamin Novak — Offensive line
Hometown : Merrillville, Indiana
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Tayshon Bardo — Wide receiver
Hometown : Mishawaka, Indiana
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Carsen Eloms — Cornerback
Hometown : Fishers, Indiana
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Ryan Hopkins — Quarterback
Star ranking : 4 by Rivals, 3 by 247Sports and On3
Hometown : Santa Ana, California
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Maddox Cochrane — Offensive lineman
Hometown : Richmond, Virginia
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Aden Reeder — Inside linebacker
Hometown : Cincinnati, Ohio
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Arthur Scott — Defensive lineman
Hometown : Streetsboro, Ohio
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Ben Wenzel — Inside linebacker
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Djidjou Bah — Defensive lineman
Hometown : Germantown, TennesseeÂ
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Jack Sievers — Tight end
Hometown : Everett, Washington
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Jack Janda — Tight end
Hometown : Orchard Lake, Michigan
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Zion Legree — Wide receiver
Hometown : Pensacola, Florida
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Jayden Petit — Wide receiver
Hometown : Naples, Florida
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Amari Latimer — Running back
Hometown : Tyrone, Georgia
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Dononvan Dunmore — Cornerback
Hometown : Clovis, California
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Yahya Gaad — Outside linebacker
Hometown : Medina, Tennessee
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