Wisconsin Badgers hire former Big Ten star as offensive coordinator
Former Big Ten star receiver Bobby Engram is on his way back to the conference, but not for the team he once suited up for. Engram has agreed to become the new offensive coordinator for the Wisconsin Badgers. On Monday, the Wisconsin football account on Twitter announced the team’s new hire.
Engram played his college ball for the Badgers Big Ten East rival, the Penn State Nittany Lions. At Penn State, he was a three-time first-team all-Big Ten receiver and an AP all-American from 1993 –1995. Afterward, he would be selected by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft.
Engram spent a total of 14 years in the NFL; his first five with the Bears. That was followed by an eight-year stay in Seattle and a limited final year with the Kansas City Chiefs to end his NFL career.
Since his retirement, Engram has worked exclusively in the NFL as a staffer or coach. His longest stay has been with the Baltimore Ravens, where he has held two different positions. From 2014 to 2018, he was the Ravens wide receiver coach. And his most recent title was tight end coach, a position he’s held since 2019.
Wisconsin Fans on Caleb Williams
Over the last week, Wisconsin has emerged as a potential destination for star transfer quarterback Caleb Williams. As the former Oklahoma signal-caller looks for his new team, Badgers faithful is showing love to the quarterback.
During the Big Ten showdown between Wisconsin and Minnesota on the hardwood, Badgers fans started a loud “We want Caleb” chant.
As you can see, Williams would be beloved if he chose Wisconsin. Heck, any team he chooses would love to have him — but the Badgers are looking to shock the world and land the star quarterback.
Caleb Williams is the No. 1 ranked player in On3’s 2022 College Football Transfer Portal Rankings. It’s easy to see why he’s so coveted, as the quarterback is considered a program changer, and Wisconsin faithful wants a piece of that.
For fans that have been starved for a quarterback of his caliber since the days of Russell Wilson, Williams would be a revelation. Until his decision is made, Wisconsin fans will hope their chants reach the ears of Caleb Williams, and help sway him to Madison.