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Wisconsin's next defensive coordinator will be in a position to thrive

MADISON, Wis. -- The coaching carrousel that is the college football offseason is winding down, and Wisconsin finds itself searching for a defensive coordinator. Yes, you've read that sentence before.

But despite the fact that national signing day is a mere two weeks away, and the Badgers will soon be operating under their third coordinator in as many seasons, there shouldn't be cause for alarm. Not at Wisconsin, anyway, where it's simply business as usual on a unit that has thrived as much for its on-field talent as for the person responsible for coaching it.

The latest departure comes from Justin Wilcox, who left last week after one season to take over as head coach at Cal.