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Twitter reacts to the alternative Wisconsin football uniforms for the Notre Dame game

Earlier today, Wisconsin football released their new alternative uniforms that will be worn in the Shamrock Series game against the Notre…

Earlier today, Wisconsin football released their new alternative uniforms that will be worn in the Shamrock Series game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish this season at Soldier Field.

Related: WATCH: Wisconsin football releases new uniform ahead of Notre Dame matchup

The clean all-white design definitely stands out, and the Camp Randall Arch-inspired design features the history of the state of Wisconsin. The W-logo on the helmet features the state motto of “Forward” in addition to key aspects of the Camp Randall Arch being highlighted throughout the uniform.

Here are some of the best Twitter reactions to the new uniforms:

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Wisconsin LS Adam Bay named to preseason watch list

The Badger LS is one of the best in the country

The Badgers have landed yet another player on a preseason watch list, this time at long snapper. Yes, there is a national award for long snapper as there should be. Rising senior Adam Bay is on the Patrick Mannelly Award watch list with the best long snappers in the nation.

Coming out of high school in Mesa, Arizona, Bay was named the No. 1 long snapper by Kohl’s and was a 2017 Under Armor All-American. During his time at Wisconsin, Bay has never missed a game as he has played in all 41 contests from 2017-2019. He should be a Mannelly Award front runner as the year begins.

Projecting Wisconsin’s 2020 Spring Special Teams Depth Chart

What will Wisconsin’s 2020 spring depth chart for specialists look like when the Badgers start spring practice?

Wisconsin’s special teams in 2020 will see a complete overhaul mostly because of graduation as the Badgers lose their top two punters in Anthony Lotti and Connor Allen, in addition to kickoff specialist Zach Hintze as all three graduated. Wisconsin also lost kickoff returner Aron Cruickshank as he transferred to Rutgers. In total Wisconsin only returns three starters from last year’s special teams unit in Collin Larsh who handled PAT’s and field goals, long snapper Adam Bay, and punt returner, Jack Dunn.

In this Badgers Wire feature, we project what the spring depth chart on special teams will look like when the Badgers open up spring practice.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Punter: 1. Conor Schlichting

Conor Schlichting who will be a redshirt junior next season has yet to register a punt in a game for Wisconsin. The Madison native will be the only punter on Wisconsin’s roster when spring practice opens up. The Badgers did sign Jack Van Dyke who could possibly challenge Schlichting at punter but Van Dyke won’t be on campus until the summer.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Place Kicker: 1. Collin Larsh 2. Joe Stoll

Larsh handled PAT’s and field goals for the majority of last season and with him going 12-for-18 on his field goal attempts he once again will be favored to handle both duties in 2020. Stoll from Wooster High School in Ohio will be a freshman as consistency will be key in whether or not Stoll can challenge Larsh for the placekicking duties.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Kickoffs: 1. Collin Larsh 2. Blake Wilcox

Since Paul Chryst has arrived at Wisconsin the Badgers have used one kicker responsible for PAT’s and field goals and another kicker for kickoffs. The Badgers may not elect to use Larsh on kickoffs as special teams coach Chris Haering may want to find a role for Blake Wilcox if he shows over spring that he’s deserving of a role. Wilcox will be a redshirt freshman next season as he was an Under Armour All-American in 2018.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Long Snapper: 1. Adam Bay 2. Peter Bowden

Adam Bay was consistent in his snaps all season and once again will be the Badgers starting long snapper for a fourth straight season. Peter Bowden was one of three true freshmen to appear in the two-deep on the depth chart last season.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Holder: 1. Conor Schlichting 2. Joe Stoll

Connor Allen handled the holder’s duties over the last four seasons. This responsibility won’t be decided in spring as it will be figured out over fall camp. But it will come down to whoever can handle Bay’s snaps and get the ball down quickly in order for Larsh to be able to get off clean and accurate kicks. Spring will be the first important step in creating consistency and chemistry in this area.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Punt Returner: 1. Jack Dunn 2. Danny Davis

Dunn statistically was able to improve as a punt returner from his sophomore season to his junior year. Dunn last year averaged 8.3 yards per return, which was up from the 5.5 yards he averaged as a redshirt sophomore. Dunn has proven to be consistent in this area and has earned the trust of the coaches. Danny Davis only returned six punts a season ago for an average of 7.5 yards per return.

Projected Spring Depth Chart Kickoff Returner: 1. Faion Hicks 2. Stephan Bracey

Wisconsin fans saw what a dynamic return man can do to help an offense as Aron Cruickshank excelled in this area a season ago. With Cruickshank transferring to Rutgers the Badgers will be tasked to find his replacement. Faion Hicks was listed as his backup a season ago but he never returned a kickoff. Haering will try a combination of players over spring and fall camp to try and find the best replacement for Cruickshank.

Wisconsin Signing Class Preview – Malik Reed

Wisconsin received Malik Reed’s national letter of intent as part of the early signing period on Wednesday.

With the early signing period for high school football players beginning on December 18, Badgers Insider takes a closer look at the recruits that signed with the Wisconsin football program.

In this edition, we examine Chandler (AZ) High School linebacker, Malik Reed.

Note: All notes and stats provided by uwbadgers.com

Reed chose Wisconsin over other offers from: Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon State, Purdue, UCLA, and Washington State

Reed’s High School Accolades: Three–star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN and Rivals…First–team all–state as a senior in 2019

Reed’s Impact as a Badger: This will mark the sixth recruiting class Paul Chryst has overlooked as Reed will represent the fourth player he has signed from the state of Arizona in that time span.

Although Wisconsin doesn’t receive many commitments from Arizona the Badgers success rate has been good so far. Considering the other three players to sign with Wisconsin are quarterback Kare Lyles, defensive end Garrett Rand, and long snapper Adam Bay. Lyles transferred out of Wisconsin after two seasons as he’s now with Southern Illinois but both Rand and Bay are starters at their respective positions and have played key roles since their arrival in Madison.

Reed who is projected to play inside linebacker in Wisconsin’s 3-4 defense is a physical linebacker. Reed’s physicality from the inside linebacker position comes from him playing with a high motor allowing him to make his way into the opponents backfield.

Reed has also lined up at the outside linebacker position too allowing him to make plays from sideline to sideline, utilizing his speed to make a play from the linebacker spot.

Reed like fellow inside linebacker commit Jordan Turner has the physical tools to have success in Wisconsin’s 3-4 defense it’s just a matter of him putting it all together under position coach Bob Bostad. Reed like most high school athletes entering college will need to continue to gain strength to allow him to hold up in Wisconsin’s defense but of the incoming recruits he is put together well.

The speed and athleticism Reed possesses should allow him to have success in pass coverage. He’ll need to continue to gain a comfort with dropping back to cover passes but with repetition and learning from his past mistakes in this area he’ll have a chance to succeed in pass coverage.

It may take Reed a year or two before he is able to see the field but that will also allow him to gain the comfort he needs in Wisconsin’s defense. As soon as he can play and rely on his instinct and not overthink things on defense will allow him to make plays for the Badger defense.