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John Torchio gives honest assessment after pick-6: ‘I played like (expletive) last week’
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John Torchio had a huge day in Wisconsin’s win over Purdue.
The senior safety had 2 INTs, including a 31-yard pick-6 on Purdue’s 1st offensive series of the game.
After the game, Torchio spoke on the pick-6 and how he felt about his performance in Week 7 against Michigan State.
John Torchio on his pick-six:
“Feels great. Played like shit last week.”#Badgers pic.twitter.com/hHPaGr077N
— Evan Flood (@Evan_Flood) October 23, 2022
Torchio would go on to say:
It feels great. I played like shit last week. Sorry for swearing, but… Third down, Coach Leonhard tossed me the oop. Perfect play call. When they went in motion, I knew exactly what they were running, so it was just a matter of don’t be too early.
In Week 7, the Wisconsin defense allowed 290 passing yards and 34 points in a 2OT loss to Michigan State. In Week 8, the defense forced 3 INTs and allowed 24 points, leading to a 35-24 win.
The Badgers enter the bye week in Week 9 before playing host to Maryland in Week 10.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Tradition. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.