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Wisconsin Badgers wish list for 2019

By Tanner Nestle

MADISON, WI - DECEMBER 03: D'Mitrik Trice #0 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after a three point shot during the second half of a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Kohl Center on December 3, 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MADISON, WI - DECEMBER 03: D'Mitrik Trice #0 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after a three point shot during the second half of a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Kohl Center on December 3, 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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Wisconsin Football - Paul Chryst
LINCOLN, NE – OCTOBER 07: Head coach Paul Chryst of the Wisconsin Badgers points during action against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /

Get Graham Mertz on the field

It’s almost impossible to be on the side of not wanting Graham Mertz to play as a true freshman. He’s talented enough, so that won’t be the battle. He showed what he can do in the All-American Bowl setting a record by throwing for five touchdown passes. Instead, it’ll be about principle, which is perhaps better known as pride.

Starting a true freshman at quarterback isn’t the ‘Wisconsin Way’ so it just may not happen. But like I said, that’s more about principle and pride than anything else. Mertz is good enough so he deserves a chance.

Seeing Mertz on the field next season would do a lot for the spirit of the fan base. The entire state is drooling over his highlights and recruiting rankings. It’s only right for Paul Chryst to find a way to show him off for the fans.

Not only will the fans love Mertz because he’s so great at football, but he just might give the Badgers the best chance to win big in 2019. Why wait? Get Graham Mertz on the field as soon as possible. He’s already enrolling early to give himself the best chance to compete for the starting job.

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