MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin kicker Rafael Gaglianone can laugh at the idea that he spent the first few weeks of spring practice scaling down his workload. Yes, specialists often bear the brunt of jokes about their perceived lack of physical exertion. But Gaglianone also understood that in order to move forward from a season-ending back injury a year ago, he needed to prepare slowly and efficiently.
"In reality, it's kind of behind-the-scenes work," Gaglianone said. "It doesn't matter to us if we get that label of slackers because we know that if we put in the work, when it comes game time, they're going to be willing to trust us, and that's all that really matters for us.