Notebook: P.J. Rosowski impressive as Wisconsin’s kickoff specialist

MADISON — Redshirt sophomore P.J. Rosowski has made quite the impact so far in the 2016 season.

He was the starting punter in Wisconsin’s upset win over LSU on Sept. 3, but he’s made an even bigger splash as the team’s kickoff specialist through three games.

Five of Rosowski’s six kickoffs registered as touchbacks in Wisconsin’s 23-17 win against Georgia State on Saturday. The performance even garnered unprompted praise from head coach Paul Chryst after the game.

Rosowski’s emergence has been a welcomed surprise for UW’s special teams units, as 13 of his 19 kickoffs (68.4 percent) have forced opponents to start at their own 25-yard line. The Stoughton, Wis., native has worked with special…