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Here’s what Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst said at his weekly press conference
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Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst met with the media on Monday morning.
The Badgers didn’t play last week due to COVID-19 at Minnesota, but there were still quite a bit of ground to cover.
This was the first time Chryst has spoken with the media since cornerback Rachad Wildgoose declared for the NFL draft.
“You want to listen and be supportive,” Chryst said. “And if there’s any help you can give them you want to be a resource.
First time speaking with Paul Chryst since the Axe game was canceled and Richard Wildgoose declared for the NFL draft
On Wildgoose: “You want to listen and be supportive. And if there’s any help you can give them you want to be a resource.” pic.twitter.com/TVbhlSRKYp
— George Balekji (@GeorgeBalekji) November 30, 2020
"You want them to try to have as much information as possible… you try to listen, each kid makes a decision for different reasons. You try to be a resource." – Chryst, discussing the NFL Draft announcement by Rachad Wildgoose
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) November 30, 2020
Chryst also provided an injury update on receivers Danny Davis and Kendric Pryor. Chryst believes Pryor will be able to play vs. the Hoosiers and Davis is a possibility as well.
"I do believe we'll have KP, Danny we'll find out as the week progresses." – Chryst on the possible return of Pryor and Davis this week.
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) November 30, 2020
Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is reportedly out for the year with a lower leg injury. Here’s what Chryst had to say about facing backup Jack Tuttle this weekend.
“You try to do your best,” Chryst said. “When you don’t have as much film it makes it more challenging. We certainly know the possibility so we need to do the best in our preparation.”
"You try to do your best… when you don't have as much film it makes it more challenging. We certainly know the possibility so we need to do the best in our preparation." -Chryst, on the likelihood of facing quarterback Jack Tuttle after the injury to Michael Penix Jr.
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) November 30, 2020
Here’s the rest of what Chryst had to say at his weekly press conference:
"Excited to get with the guys last week, excited to start prep for Indiana this week" – Chryst, on the last few days of prep for the Badgers
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) November 30, 2020
Chryst on Jalen Berger’s emergence as the best Badgers back the last two weeks harps on his preparation in practice and mentally along with his dedication to recovery.
— George Balekji (@GeorgeBalekji) November 30, 2020
"I do know that when we do get those opportunities you're grateful for them… we're hopeful and looking forward to playing against a very good Indiana team this week." – Chryst, on the multiple cancelations so far this season
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) November 30, 2020
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.