Wisconsin OC Phil Longo had the quote of the year at local media day
It’s here. Not the season quite yet, but Wisconsin conducted local media today in advance of preseason training camp beginning tomorrow at UW-Platteville.
These days in the past would often be Paul Chryst expressing excitement for the opportunity to enter another season. There was a different energy entering the event Tuesday.
Not much headline news generally comes from local media day, but there are a few significant quotes to note.
First, defensive coordinator Mike Tressel set high expectations for transfer defensive lineman Darian Varner while offensive coordinator Phil Longo did the same for transfer wide receiver Bryson Green. Both players missed spring practice due to injury, though both figure to play prominent roles in their respective units when the season begins.
The real headline was a note from Longo, which may become the quote of the year:
Wisconsin OC Phil Longo with the quote of local media day so far: "I told my wife, I think the thing I love the most after my wife and my kids are slot receivers. They are typically one of the most productive positions in the offense."
— Jesse Temple (@jessetemple) August 1, 2023
The thing he loves the most after his wife and kids are slot receivers, a terrific line. The position has excelled under Longo in recent years, most recently with Josh Downs leading UNC in receiving yards last year with 1029.
Will Pauling and Skyler Bell figure to be Wisconsin’s two primary slot receivers this year with both playing prominent snaps. The talent is there, and Longo clearly wants to get the group involved.
