The play of Wisconsin’s defensive line will be a major factor for the outlook of the entire unit under Justin Wilcox.
As the Wisconsin Badgers enter Year 4 of their 3-4 base alignment on defense, most would say it’s been a success from a pure numbers perspective, and also from an overall wins perspective. However, the defensive scheme will be cut loose this season from the one who birthed it, nurtured it and gave it its wings – former defensive coordinator Dave Aranda, who made the high-profile and high-paying move to LSU this offseason.
Justin Wilcox, the new, well-traveled and well-respected coordinator, has given no indication that he will change the base formations and bedrock principles (aggression against ball carriers behind the line of scrimmage, disguised and otherwise), but he does not bring Aranda’s “mad professor” vibe with him to the Badgers.