The Wisconsin football program found its replacement for former offensive line coach Jack Bicknell Jr — who was reportedly re-assigned last week — on Friday, as the Badgers are set to hire former Vanderbilt OL coach AJ Blazek.
The veteran will bring 20 years’ worth of coaching experience to Madison and will be Wisconsin’s fourth offensive line coach in as many seasons.
Here’s what you need to know about the newest Badgers coach.
Wisconsin Football Finds Reels in Vanderbilt OL Coach AJ Blazek
Blazek started his playing career at Butler Community College — where he earned All-American honors — before moving on to the Iowa Hawkeyes, where he was named an All-Big Ten center in 2000.