Ann Arbor — On March 1 of his sophomore season in high school, offensive lineman Ben Bredeson received his first scholarship offer.
It was fitting for the Wisconsin native that it was from the Badgers, and it seemed only natural the top player in the state would accept and play for the program’s traditionally tough offensive line.
But often, things don’t go as some would assume.
Bredeson is a freshman guard at Michigan, which was attractive in large part by the staff and its NFL pedigree.
In the opener, with starting left guard Ben Braden out with a lower back strain, Bredeson saw considerable action.