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Badgers to add Rhode Island DC Jack Cooper as senior defensive analyst

The Wisconsin Badgers are adding Rhode Island defensive coordinator Jack Cooper as a senior defensive analyst, according to The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman.

SOURCE: Wisconsin is set to add Rhode Island DC Jack Cooper as a senior defensive analyst. Cooper, a former Nebraska staffer, did a terrific job with the URI defense and helped the Rams in 2021 to the best season in 20 years.

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) May 26, 2023

Cooper joined Rhode Island in 2020 as the defensive coordinator, leading the Rams to a strong defensive year in 2021, where they ranked in the Top 50 in points per game, yards allowed per game, yards allowed per pass attempt, yards allowed per completion, defensive pass efficiency, and sacks per game.