MADISON, Wis. -- Vince Biegel was spending a quiet winter night at home after a long season when his cell phone flashed to reveal the one name that filled him with instant dread.
For weeks, Biegel, Wisconsin's standout inside linebacker, had tried to ignore the rumor mill circulating around his position coach. That coach, defensive coordinator Dave Aranda, was calling him. Biegel braced himself for the worst before picking up.
"I knew it wasn't going to be a very good phone call at that point," he said.
Aranda's words were heartfelt and to the point.