Mike Tressel discusses Wisconsin football’s defense as fall camp nears end

MADISON, Wis. — Watch and listen to sophomore wide receiver Eugene Hilton Jr. after the University of Wisconsin football team’s 12th preseason practice Thursday inside Camp Randall Stadium.

Expect more fall camp interviews with Badgers to drop on Badger Observer throughout August. We’ve already published videos of the following since Aug. 5:

• Coach Luke Fickell after Aug. 6 and Aug. 14 practices

• Offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes

• Quarterbacks coach Kenny Guiton

• Running backs coach Jayden Everett

• Tight ends coach Nate Letton

• Offensive line coach Eric Mateos

• Defensive line coach E.J. Whitlow

• Outside linebackers coach Matt Mitchell

• Linebackers coach Tuf Borland

• Cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples

• Quarterbacks Colton Joseph and Ryan Hopkins

• Running back Abu Sama III

• Tight end Jacob Harris

• Defensive lineman Hammond Russell IV and Junior Poyser

• Outside linebackers Nick Clayton and Micheal Garner

• Linebackers Cooper Catalano and Mason Posa

• Cornerback Javan Robinson

Among the topics discussed with Tressel included:

• The defensive line

• The recent uptick in turnovers

• “I’m really optimistic and really excited about the disruption some guys are causing.”

• Outside linebackers Sebastian Cheeks and Nick Clayton

• Field safeties Marvin Burks Jr. and Cairo Skanes

• Freshman cornerback Donovan Dunmore

• Defensvie lineman Junior Poyser

• Inside linebackers Thomas Heiberger and Taylor Schaefer

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Badger Observer will have analysis from the two remaining fall camp practices this weekend, plus more interviews. Check out our upcoming volleyball coverage from Milwaukee as well. Please follow on Instagram and YouTube.