Stanford set to add two more Wisconsin coaches to the defensive staff

In build up his employees at Stanford, Troy Taylor seemed to Wisconsin’s exterior linebackers coach Bobby April III to be his defensive coordinator. 

April III who’s an elite recruiter, is not going to be the one staffer from Wisconsin making the transfer to Stanford, as reported by 247Sports on Wednesday that each Mark D’Onofrio and Ross Kolodziej will likely be making the soar as nicely. D’Onofrio is predicted  to take over the within linebackers teaching place, whereas Kolodziej would be the line of defense coach. 

All three of the coaches from Wisconsin that will likely be on the Cardinal sideline subsequent yr stayed with the Badgers by their ultimate sport on Tuesday, which noticed the Badgers defeat Oklahoma State 24-17 within the Assured Charge Bowl. The protection restricted Oklahoma State to 281 yards of offense, 10 first downs, and solely 52 dashing yards on 26 makes an attempt. Oklahoma State scored simply as soon as within the first 47 minutes, and Wisconsin sealed the win with an interception within the ultimate three minutes.

Wisconsin completed the season ranked No. 11 in whole protection in comparison with Stanford’s No. 113 rating. The addition of those defensive minded savants will solely assist Stanford flip issues round.