As the transfer virus swept through major college athletics in recent years, the University of Wisconsin football and men's basketball programs stayed remarkably healthy.
Sure, there were a few athletes who left UW, most seeking more playing time. But compared to many of their counterparts in NCAA Division I, the Badgers got off relatively unscathed.
To some extent, that has changed. With five UW football players entering the transfer portal in the past six months and the high-profile departure of basketball starter Kobe King last month, there is a feeling that such transfers indicate a problem with the coaches, programs or school.