MADISON — Perhaps no scheme change across the country carries more intrigue than the one taking place at Wisconsin.
A program that traditionally has prided itself on smashmouth football will have a different look with the arrival of Phil Longo, an Air Raid disciple who joined new coach Luke Fickell’s staff as offensive coordinator after spending the last four seasons in the same position at North Carolina.
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