Former Wisconsin WR Aron Cruickshank is dressed today for Rutgers
The status of former Wisconsin and current Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank was a significant storyline throughout the week leading up to today’s game.
Cruickshank had been battling an injury as of late, an ailment that has held him out since October 3.
The former Badger wide receiver has played in six of Rutgers eight games this season. He’s recorded 20 catches, 244 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 6 carries, 30 rushing yards, 14 kick returns, 20.5 average yards per return, 8 punt returns, 19.1 average yards per punt return and 1 punt return touchdown.
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He is a pivotal piece of a Rutgers offense that has struggled to consistently move the ball this season. When they need a dynamic play today in order to find any success against the Wisconsin defense, all eyes should be on Cruickshank no matter where he lines up on the field.
As reported by several in attendance, he is dressed and appears to be active for today’s game.
Rutgers WR Aron Cruickshank is in uniform to play against his former team, the #Badgers. UW just about to take the field for warmups. OL Josh Seltzner and OLB Spencer Lytle are the only questionable players on the status report.
— Colten Bartholomew (@CBartWSJ) November 6, 2021
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