Wisconsin DB Madison Cone named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

Thursday afternoon, Madison Cone was the latest Badger to be named to a preseason watch list. Cone was added to the watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy, which goes to the college football player that best combines community service, academics, and athletics. This is a very prestigious award that allows us as fans to see those that have not only excelled on the football field but have gone above and beyond outside of athletics. 

Thursday afternoon, Madison Cone was the latest Badger to be named to a preseason watch list. Cone was added to the watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy, which goes to the college football player that best combines community service, academics, and athletics. This is a very prestigious award that allows us as fans to see those that have not only excelled on the football field but have gone above and beyond outside of athletics. 

Cone’s addition to this watch list partially comes from his work to start the successful movement among UW student-athletes to include the black “W” Wisconsin crest on all athletics uniforms in the fall to support minority students on campus. His classroom qualifications are just as impressive, as Cone earned the honor of Academic All-Big Ten in both 2018 and 2019. 

Madison Cone has seen action mostly in special teams in his time at Wisconsin so far, but he did crack the rotation at cornerback in 2018 finishing the season with 18 total tackles, two interceptions, and a pass deflection.

This award focuses on the stuff off the field, and Madison Cone has shown in his time at Wisconsin that he deserves to be seriously considered for the Wuerffel Trophy.