The Wisconsin defensive backfield has been decimated by injuries so far this season, but that has not been a concern for backup safeties Eric Burrell and Evan Bondoc. The motto for this season in the Wisconsin football secondary has been about brotherhood, sophomore Burrell said.
“Next man up is the key,” Burrell said. “Look to my left and right and see [my teammates] out there, that’s okay. Whoever it is.”
With injuries to starting safeties freshman Scott Nelson and senior D’Cota Dixon, who have both been out since the Oct. 13 game against Michigan, the secondary has had no choice but to step up in their absence.