Chryst, Clay Watch - Friday, January 7

by Adam Hoge on Jan 7, 2011 11:22 AM CST in Wisconsin Badgers Football

Thursday brought us a decision from J.J. Watt who will leave Wisconsin early and head to the NFL Draft. But we are still awaiting decisions on the future of offensive coordinator Paul Chryst and running back John Clay.

John Clay

2:59 pm: John Clay officially announces he will forgo his senior season and enter the 2011 NFL Draft.

2:12 pm: ESPNMadison.com is now also reporting John Clay will declare for the 2011 NFL Draft.

Noon: ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg has learned Clay's meeting with Bielema is scheduled for Noon CT. Sounds like we will hear something soon.

11:15 am CT: It appears today will be D-Day for Clay. Reports surfaced Thursday that he would meet with Bret Bielema today to discuss his future. We're not sure if that meeting has happened yet, but the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Jeff Potrykus is reporting Clay will likely leave and join Watt in the 2011 NFL Draft. That report is based on a source and Potrykus admits it is possible Bielema could convince Clay to stay in their meeting today.

Paul Chryst

The last report we saw Thursday night was that Chryst was out of the discussion for the Pitt head coaching job. He also reportedly missed out on the Texas offensive coordinator job as they went in a different direction. If true, then that really only leaves the UConn job and we haven't seen any reports indicating he is on the Huskies' wish list. It appears likely Chryst will get a raise and stay at Wisconsin.

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I'm not sure how to view this.

Clay had a disappointing season and missed several games to injury. But next year is ZBrown’s last year of eligibility, and Bielema suddenly has 4 possible running backs instead of 3. So what does he do if Clay returns? Redshirt Ball so he has two years of eligibility?

"There’s no reason Brian Cardinal should be blocking your shot on a fast break." - Golden State of Mind

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 7, 2011 2:41 PM CST reply actions

That definitely whould have been on the table.

The Badgers are going to have a crowd at running back even without Clay.

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by John Veldhuis on Jan 7, 2011 8:25 PM CST up reply actions

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