MADISON, Wis. -- One of the most significant spring football storylines at Wisconsin focused on how in the world two players might match the production of the Badgers' departing inside linebackers. Seniors Marcus Trotter and Derek Landisch had combined to make 177 tackles last season, including 28 tackles for a loss with 12.5 sacks, and their vast knowledge and experience was suddenly gone.
Leon Jacobs, a junior with 27 games already under his belt, was a lock to take one of the starting inside linebacker jobs. The other spot was up for grabs. Until a freshman named T.