Over 14 months ago, Graham Mertz verbally committed to Wisconsin as the second known pledge for the Badgers’ 2019 recruiting class.
Flash forward to December 2018, and boy, a lot has happened.
A state title as a junior. Offers from some of college football’s blue bloods. National accolades after standout performances in regional camps.
You would expect a large number of frequent-flier miles on the Mertz family airline statements, but the family has actually taken more excursions on the nation’s highways.
“We love road trips,” Graham’s mother, Amy, said.
Well, maybe a nice discount card from their favorite oil-change station then.