Wisconsin power coach Brady Collins had the play of the day Saturday, when he made good on his promise to leap into Lake Michigan if the Badgers gained at Northwestern.
Collins got here by way of after Wisconsin beat the Wildcats 23-3 and fulfilled a promise he made through the week.
“I cherished it,” mentioned Hunter Wohler, security supervisor. “That’s who Coach Brady is. He brings that power and that drive each single day. He informed us through the week, ‘When we win, I’m going to leap within the lake.’ And he saved that promise.”
Collins walked alongside the lakefront rocks simply exterior Northwestern’s short-term stadium and implored the crew, “Boys, do not go anyplace.” Someone yelled “somebody save him!” in mock horror as he headed in direction of the water.
Collins got here in and took the plunge. He splashed round a bit because the crew roared earlier than exiting.
Wisconsin’s Cade Yacamelli rushes for a three-yard landing in opposition to Northwestern
“It’s actually loopy,” defensive lineman Curt Neal mentioned. “Coach Brady, he is loopy.”
The sport was Northwestern’s fifth and ultimate this yr at its short-term lakefront stadium. The Wildcats will host No. 4 Ohio State and No. 22 Illinois at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16 and 30. A brand new Ryan Field is scheduled to open on the location of the previous stadium a couple of mile inland in 2026.
The short-term stadium has a slightly distinctive environment with its postcard views and a capability of round 12,000 folks. It is positioned adjoining to Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline may be seen from some components of the property.
Associated Press reporting.
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