10-02-2022, 07:02 PM
I don't understand why you guys think there's more backstory here. Wisconsin has made clear that institutionally they're gunning for the top and being an excellent second tier Big 10 team is not good enough. They fired Bret Bielema a decade ago. His crime was getting them to the level of program that went to the Rose Bowl three straight years. Maybe the Badgers are delusional, but they want to be on top, not just great.
In terms of contextual specifics that may have been contributing factors (I do think ambition is the main explanation), I imagine a) having a QB guru head coach get four years with one of the highest-profile QB recruits ever to go to Wisconsin and never being able to make him good and b) having one of the most legendary Badgers ever being a studly defensive coordinator constantly fending off inquiries about his interest in other positions were two factors that played in. Being able to audition Leonhard the rest of the season is a more attractive interim situation than teams typically get.
Yes, Chryst should be attractive to schools like us. Witness Bielema doing nice things at Illinois now!
In terms of contextual specifics that may have been contributing factors (I do think ambition is the main explanation), I imagine a) having a QB guru head coach get four years with one of the highest-profile QB recruits ever to go to Wisconsin and never being able to make him good and b) having one of the most legendary Badgers ever being a studly defensive coordinator constantly fending off inquiries about his interest in other positions were two factors that played in. Being able to audition Leonhard the rest of the season is a more attractive interim situation than teams typically get.
Yes, Chryst should be attractive to schools like us. Witness Bielema doing nice things at Illinois now!