Injuries right now are the biggest question on the defensive line. Senior DT Jason Chapman and Mike Newkirk will clog up the middle with Matt Shaughnessy bringing some much needed pressure from the outside.
Returning all three linebackers from a season ago, the Badgers hope Jonathan Casillas and DeAndre Levy can live up the their expectations this year after a disappointing 2007 campaign. Junior Jaevery McFadden won the starting job this season at Middle Linebacker. The experienced line backing corps should be much improved this season.
With the departure of CB Jack Ikegwuonu to the NFL Draft, the secondary is left without one of the best cover corners in the nation. CB Allen Langford should get the start on one side while Aaron Henry and Mario Goins are fighting for the job on the other side. The starter on opening day will most like be Goins due to an injury the Henry who should be back soon. FS Shane Carter led the team in interceptions a season ago with 7. And returning SS Aubrey Pleasant will bring some experience to the secondary.
Monday, August 25, 2008
2008 Wisconsin Badger Season Preview: Offensive Preview
With the 2008 Season rapidly approaching the Badgers are once again deep at the running back position even after the departure of Lance Smith. PJ Hill should get a majority of the carries with Zach Brown and John Clay backing him up. PJ Hill is coming off of a promising sophomore campaign rushing for over 1200 yards and 14 touchdowns.
At the most questionable position this year, the Badgers finally did announce their starting quarterback last Wednesday. Kansas State transfer Allan Evridge, who just barely lost out to Tyler Donovan last season for the starting job, beat out Junior Dustin Sherer. Donovan started all 13 games last season. This team may go as far as a quarterback is willing to take them.
The receiving corps is extremely young with the exception of TE Travis Beckum. Beckum the leading receiver from last season with 75 receptions and 982 yards receiving will once again lead this team. Sophomore WR Kyle Jefferson showed flashes of a great receiver last year and will lead the team of young receivers.
At the most questionable position this year, the Badgers finally did announce their starting quarterback last Wednesday. Kansas State transfer Allan Evridge, who just barely lost out to Tyler Donovan last season for the starting job, beat out Junior Dustin Sherer. Donovan started all 13 games last season. This team may go as far as a quarterback is willing to take them.
The receiving corps is extremely young with the exception of TE Travis Beckum. Beckum the leading receiver from last season with 75 receptions and 982 yards receiving will once again lead this team. Sophomore WR Kyle Jefferson showed flashes of a great receiver last year and will lead the team of young receivers.
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