Aside from the recruitment of quarterback Russell Wilson, the No.?1 off-season story involving the Wisconsin football program has been the ability of Bret Bielema and the UW staff to adequately replace the talent that left after the 2010 season.
Five UW players were taken in the NFL draft, including first-round picks J.J. Watt and Gabe Carimi. Six other players signed free-agent contracts.
Yet with UW set to open camp Friday afternoon, a review of the roster reveals a deep talent pool.