5 Questions For Wisconsin Football During 2015 Spring Practice

By Brian Kalchik

5 Questions For Wisconsin Football During 2015 Spring Practice

Melvin Gordon Wisconsin — At 11-3, the Wisconsin Badgers finished 2014 as the 13th-best team in the country. But there are more questions than answers as the 2015 season approaches. Here are five questions heading into spring practice.

5. Coaching

Gary Andersen Wisconsin

5. Coaching

Gary Andersen Wisconsin — In the last three seasons, the Badgers have had three different head coaches. Paul Chryst, the offensive coordinator under Bret Bielema, now takes over for Gary Andersen, who left for Oregon State.

4. Defense

Wisconsin Badgers Defense

4. Defense

Wisconsin Badgers Defense — Late in the season, the Wisconsin really struggled against elite competition. Against Ohio State and Auburn, the Badgers gave up 90 points. With four starters gone to graduation, the defense will have to reload quickly.

3. Offensive Line

Melvin Gordon Wisconsin

3. Offensive Line

Melvin Gordon Wisconsin — The Badgers always have a great offensive line, but they will have to replace three starters up front this season. The entire right side has graduated, while left guard Dallas Lewallen also departed.

2. Who Replaces Melvin Gordon?

Melvin Gordon Wisconsin

2. Who Replaces Melvin Gordon?

Melvin Gordon Wisconsin — No one can replace Melvin Gordon, but the next man up is Corey Clement, who will be a junior. Clement ran for 949 yards on 147 carries for nine touchdowns.

1. Quarterback Play

Joel Stave Wisconsin

1. Quarterback Play

Joel Stave Wisconsin — The Wisconsin passing game was so bad last season that Gordon had more yards rushing than the Badgers had passing. Tanner McEvoy and Joel Stave combined for 2,059 passing yards, and Gordon ran for 2,587 yards. If Wisconsin wants to take the next step, the quarterbacks will have to play significantly better.

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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