Wisconsin: Home for Unhappy ACC Quarterbacks
It is confirmed. The Wisconsin Badgers are not just willing to take unhappy ACC Quarterbacks, they roll out the red carpet. Last year, Wisconsin provided a nice landing spot for former North Carolina State’s Russell Wilson. Now former Maryland quarterback Danny O’Brien will be transferring to Wisconsin.
In O’Brien, Wisconsin will get the 2010 ACC Rookie of the Year. However, O’ Brien fell out of favor with new Maryland coach Randy Edsall. He was already losing playing time before suffering a season-ending injury.
O’Brien apparently considered Vanderbilt and Mississippi. But the lure of playing behind Wisconsin’s massive front line apparently was a selling point. He had this to say: “You hear how big these guys are, but until you see them practice, it doesn’t do them justice.” Frankly, that is a great reason for any quarterback to choose Wisconsin. But it also does not hurt that Wilson meshed so well with the Badgers.
For Wisconsin, they will land a player with immense potential. Again. One wonders how they are capable of consistently landing these elite quarterbacks? Perhaps they have a Craigslist ad, such as this:
Are you an ACC quarterback? Does your current coach not treat you with the respect that you deserve? Stop settling. We can satisfy all your needs. We have a high octane offense. Massive offensive line to keep you safe. Reasonable coaching staff. As a Big 10 school, you’ll play the best of the best on the biggest stages. If you’ve got the talent, we’ll take you to the next level.
Whatever Wisconsin is doing, it is working. Makes you wonder how Greg Paulus slipped by.
Now it is time for the ACC coaches to rally a bit and not be such easy targets. If they guy is good enough to play at Wisconsin, maybe it’s you and your program.
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