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RBU? O-line U? Wisconsin must rejuvenate its rushing attack before it can reclaim those labels
- Wisconsin aims to reclaim its RBU identity by rejuvenating its rushing attack under coach Luke Fickell.
- New running backs coach Jayden Everett says the room must know what others are doing and how the O-line blocks.
- Wisconsin tracked 116.67 rushing yards per game last season, ranking 116th nationwide in rushing efficiency.
- Fickell and offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes remain to oversee a staff overhaul in the search for stronger run blocking.
- Mateos stresses a physical, high-energy approach to run blocking to restore Wisconsin’s reputation.
- Transfer portal additions, including Bryan Jackson and Nate Palmer, bolster the backfield for Wisconsin.
- Colton Joseph, a quarterback with rushing ability, joins as Wisconsin looks to diversify its offense.
- Wisconsin hopes returning linemen and the added depth will restore the program’s traditional run-blocking identity.
- Dayne and other former Badgers' visits during spring practice emphasize the standard of Wisconsin linemen.
- Wisconsin aims to finish in the top tier of the Big Ten in rushing with renewed focus on O-line play.
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