On the morning of Aug. 4, moments before he walked out the door to report to Camp Randall Stadium for the start of the University of Wisconsin football team’s preseason training camp, offensive coordinator Paul Chryst leaned over and gave his wife a kiss.
“See you at Thanksgiving,” he told her.
Robin Chryst laughed, even though she knew her husband was only half-joking. As she’s come to understand during her 17 years as a coach’s wife, that Monday morning marked the official beginning of a 16-week grind that will include 12 games, more than 80 practices and countless hours spent in meetings and watching film for Paul Chryst and his co-workers.