Badgers Practice During Bye Week

The Wisconsin football team has had two practices during its bye week, with one more today (Friday). Coach Paul Chryst says he’s resting his top veterans this week, while giving more practice time to younger players who could have larger roles once the Big Ten season begins. The bye is also giving some players a chance to recover from injuries. Guards Beau Benzschawel and Jon Dietzen and left tackle Michael Dieter are also recovering from ankle injuries. Chryst calls it a week to get better, before the ninth ranked Badgers play their Big Ten opener one week from tomorrow (Saturday) at home against Northwestern.