“Phil Longo Sees Progress in Second Year as Wisconsin Football’s Offensive Coordinator”

In his second year as the University of Wisconsin football’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, Phil Longo is already seeing significant progress. Longo recently compared film from the first two practices of last season to the first two practices this spring and noted a substantial improvement.

Longo attributed this progress to the experience and continuity within the coaching staff and the returning players. With the entire staff back and a group of veterans who understand the system, the team is lightyears ahead of where they were last season. This knowledge allows the veterans to mentor and teach the younger players, creating a more cohesive and knowledgeable team.

One area of focus for Longo has been the quarterback competition, with Miami transfer Tyler Van Dyke and redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke splitting first-team reps. Additionally, redshirt sophomore Nick Evers and freshman Mabrey Mettauer have shown promise in the early practices.

The transition to new offensive line coach AJ Blazek has also been smooth, with Longo praising Blazek’s impact on the team. The addition of talented running backs like Oklahoma transfer Tawee Walker and freshman Gideon Ituka has created healthy competition in the backfield.

Overall, Longo is optimistic about the team’s progress and the potential for a successful season. With a higher standard and expectation in practice, the returning players are poised to execute at a higher level. As the team continues to gel and develop throughout the spring practices, the future looks bright for University of Wisconsin football under Phil Longo’s guidance.