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Wisconsin LB currently missing spring ball because of COVID-19 protocols
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Wisconsin linebacker Noah Burks is not currently participating in spring practice because of COVID-19 protocols, he told reporters on Friday. He also had to be in isolation/quarantine because of the situation.
Burks met with the media on Friday and said he hasn’t been practicing because of the protocols, per Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. The linebacker is now out of isolation and is closer to a return, though it’s unclear when he’ll be able to rejoin the team for spring ball.
#Badgers OLB Noah Burks is not practicing. Going through COVID protocols.
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) April 9, 2021
#Badgers OLB Noah Burks did have to go into isolation/quarantine because of COVID. He is out of isolation now and getting close to practicing. Said isolation is, um, not fun at all.
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) April 9, 2021
Burks played in all seven games for Wisconsin last season, piling up 18 tackles, a sack and an interception. His best game of the year came in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl against Wake Forest, totaling 6 stops and intercepting a pass in the win.
The Badgers finished the season 4-3.
Over the course of his career at Wisconsin, Burks has collected 62 tackles with 8 for loss, 4 pass break-ups, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions and a forced fumble. He’s one of the more experienced linebackers on the Badgers’ roster and should have a big role during the 2021 season.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB