The Badgers’ most experienced offensive lineman is forced to step away due to injuries.
Wisconsin offensive lineman Dan Voltz has been forced to quit football because of his recurring injuries, UWBadgers.com’s Mike Lucas reported Tuesday.
Voltz, a redshirt senior, was Wisconsin’s most experienced offensive lineman entering the 2016 season. He was slated to play guard after lining up at center for his first three seasons with the Badgers, and entered fall camp ready to start after sitting out spring practices but returning for summer workouts. Voltz missed six games last season (including Wisconsin’s final five) after tearing the ACL and lateral meniscus in his right knee against Illinois on Oct.