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Wisconsin kicker cleared to return to practice
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Wisconsin kicker Rafael Gaglianone has been cleared to start practice again.
Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported that Gaglianone, who missed two weeks of camp due to a back injury, was cleared to start kicking again. Redshirt freshman Collin Larsh had filled in on field goal duties during his absence.
Gaglianone had a tremendous freshman season for the Badgers in 2014, converting on 19-of-22 field goal attempts. The following year, he was just 18-of-27.
In 2016, Gaglianone converted on 7-of-8 attempts, including a game-winner against LSU at Lambeau Field, before suffering an injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season.
Last year, he must just two kicks, knocking through 16-of-18 field goals.
Gaglianone has missed just two extra point attempts since 2014 and has made his last 119 attempts.
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