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Wisconsin Badgers reportedly hiring Minnesota co-DC Paul Haynes

Luke Fickell has struck again.

The newly-minted Wisconsin Badgers head coach has started rounding out the entirety of his coaching staff, with Minnesota co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach Paul Haynes reportedly being the latest hire.

ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg reported Tuesday that Wisconsin was hiring their rival’s cornerbacks coach to Fickell’s staff.

Source confirms #Wisconsin is hiring Paul Haynes from rival #Minnesota for its defensive staff. Haynes served as Minnesota's co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach. Former head coach at Kent State. @mzenitz first.

— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) January 4, 2023

Haynes brings experience not only as a coordinator, but as a head coach, having served at the position at Kent State for several seasons.