Today is a big day in the offseason calendar, as we at BadgersWire made the final official prediction for Wisconsin’s two-deep depth charts this season.
A look at the offense dropped earlier today. Now we’re here to look at the defensive side of the ball.
As Phil Longo is set to revolutionize offense at Wisconsin, the defense wasn’t immune to changes. Star defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard now works for Illinois, and Luke Fickell brought in Mike Tressel to be the defensive coordinator.
Tressel’s 3-3-5 defenses are fun to watch, focusing on athletic linebacker and safety play. Wisconsin may not yet have a full personnel for what Tressel wants to do, but this year’s hybrid of the two should be a good glimpse into the future.
Here is what the personnel will look like during Tressel’s first year at the helm: