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With Friday's media day under way, the Wisconsin Badgers' fall camp has begun. Jake and Rex are on sight to round up a variety of stories from players and coaches, but head coach Gary Andersen has already concluded his opening press conference. Below are the highlights via Twitter; we'll have more in-depth takes throughout the weekend and early next week as well.
Andersen with more praise for Kenzel Doe as a leader among WRs.
— Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) August 1, 2014
Andersen on QBs: "I'm good with where we sit. Our goal is to create competition at each spot and we have it at quarterback."
— Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) August 1, 2014
GA says he has no doubts that Joel Stave has continues to grow, develop and study. Says he's done everything he can w/o playing to be ready
— Benjamin Worgull (@TheBadgerNation) August 1, 2014
Andersen expects to have a better feel for UW's young receivers next week, once they've had time in pads.
— Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) August 1, 2014
#Badgers' RB balance between Melvin Gordon and Corey Clement will be similar to last year's between Gordon and James White, Andersen says.
— Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) August 1, 2014
Andersen also hopes freshman RB Taiwan Deal can fill the role that Clement did last year.
— Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) August 1, 2014
#Badgers return eight assistant coaches, making year two "very calming" for Andersen.
— Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) August 1, 2014
Position notes: WR Erickson expected to be a "go-to guy." A. Traylor will play Wozniak's TE spot. Both Watt bros could play TE at same time.
— Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) August 1, 2014
#Badgers coach GAndersen expects WR Alex Erickson to be big option on 3rd downs.
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) August 1, 2014
#Badgers top two TEs: A.Traylor (on line) and Arneson (H-back).
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) August 1, 2014
One goal for the defense is to get to four, maybe five solid cornerbacks. Andersen says defense will be faster than last year & run well.
— Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) August 1, 2014
Freshman kicker Rafael Gaglianone was "recruited to compete right away." He'll get that chance due to strong leg, early progress. #Badgers
— Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) August 1, 2014
Andersen singles out DEs Chikwe Obasih and Alec James as "eager," says they must contribute this year. Obasih especially had great spring.
— Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) August 1, 2014
Interesting: Andersen says he joined Twitter because he felt Badgers were going to lose ground in recruiting.
— Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) August 1, 2014
GA: "We want to get the depth chart set as soon as we can." Says he also wants to give young players a solid look. #Badgers
— Benjamin Worgull (@TheBadgerNation) August 1, 2014