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Wisconsin Badgers Spring practices: 5 things to watch for

By Brian Sampson

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 07: Head coach Paul Chryst of the Wisconsin Badgers runs on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 07: Head coach Paul Chryst of the Wisconsin Badgers runs on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /
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1. Running back roles

We all know the Badgers have a complete stud at running back in Jonathan Taylor, but they also have talent behind him which should be utilized to keep Taylor fresh all season long. How they do that though, remains as the biggest question mark.

Taiwan Deal, Bradrick Shaw and Chris James have all proven themselves capable of carrying the ball. Obviously, with this many mouths to feed in the Wisconsin backfield, it’s impossible to keep everyone happy.

Shaw and James were the primary backups last season, while Deal recovered from ankle surgery which cost him all of 2017. With Deal back now, it makes things more complicated for Wisconsin, as he has been a steady contributor in the past.

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There’s no doubt the Badgers coaching staff will have many late nights ahead of them while trying to figure out how to feed their stud running back the ball, but keeping the other guys involved as well.

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