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What Wisconsin’s Paul Chryst said during his Week 11 press conference
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Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst spoke to the media Monday, following its win 52-3 win over Rutgers.
The Badger’s offense was firing on all cylinders against the Scarlett Knights.
Quarterback Graham Mertz threw for 240 yards passing with three touchdowns. The team also rushed 305 yards on the ground lead by Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen. Mellusi went for 75 yards rushing with a touchdown before leaving the game with a knee injury. Allen then took the bulk of the carries, and had 129 yards rushing and a touchdown on 15 carries. Mellusi is now listed as questionable for the game against Northwestern.
The Rutgers win is the fifth win in-a-row for the Badgers, who haven’t lost since the Michigan game in Week 4.
Chryst spoke about the impact that Mellusi has on the team, including giving him some praise for quickly adapting to a new system after transferring from Clemson in June of 2021. He also spoke about the confidence the team has after the 1-3 start.
Here’s all of what Chryst had to say:
Paul Chryst is happy to be back at at this week and is looking forward to a great week of preparation
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) November 8, 2021
Paul Chryst gives a ton of credit to Chez Mellusi: “That’s not always easy to come in — new system, new place. I’ve appreciated it from the get-go how he’s dove in.
“He’s truly an important part of this team and not just as a player.”
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) November 8, 2021
Paul Chryst on Northwestern’s toughness: “I have a lot of respect for Fitz and their staff. They have talented players.
“Good players, well-coached, they’re a tough football team. They do a great job of playing good football to where they’re not gonna give you much.”
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) November 8, 2021
Paul Chryst on Wisconsin’s confidence level growing:
“When do things when you have success with it — it lends itself to building true confidence. I hesitate a little bit because I don’t think our team lost confidence (during the 1-3 start). They knew the areas we had to work.”
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) November 8, 2021
Paul Chryst on WR Chimere Dike: “The thing I love about Chim, he’s going to maximize every opportunity to keep honing his craft. Because he does that, there’s no question in my mind he’s a better player.”
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) November 8, 2021
Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.