Friday evening, a week ahead of the kickoff of the season, the Big Ten Conference released its Preseason Honors for 10 players that are expected to have outstanding seasons this year. Wisconsin middle linebacker Jack Sanborn was the only Badger to receive this honor.
Jack Sanborn can now add Big Ten Preseason Honors to the numerous award watchlists already on his resume, including his nomination for the Chuck Bednarik Award for the best defensive player in college football and Butkus Award for best linebacker in college football. Sanborn made the list from the Big Ten West along with Rashod Bateman of Minnesota, Tanner Morgan of Minnesota, Paddy Fisher of Northwestern, and Rondale Moore of Purdue.
Expectations for Jack Sanborn this season continue to rise as he gets nominated for more awards and trophies, and he will need to live up to them to take over the dominant role that Chris Orr played for Wisconsin last season.
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