Badgers QB Mertz remains upbeat after offseason speculation
2 years, 8 months ago

Badgers QB Mertz remains upbeat after offseason speculation

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz says his confidence hasn’t wavered even during an offseason in which Oklahoma transfer Caleb Williams’ name got mentioned as his potential replacement. “It’s a coach’s job to find the best player,” Mertz said. “It’s just to get a better sense of timing and truly just trusting the drop and being able to translate that into the gun,” Mertz said. “If you’re not growing, not evolving, you’re just going to be left behind in the dust,” Mertz said.

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Ex-Wisconsin QB Mertz finding his footing at Florida
1 year, 8 months ago

Ex-Wisconsin QB Mertz finding his footing at Florida

Associated Press  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Graham Mertz jogged into the Swamp with the first-team offense Thursday night, wearing the No. “Really enjoyed the spring.” It’s not clear whether he could honestly say the same about the spring game, a 10-7 effort that included countless bad snaps and even drew a veiled shot from Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin on Twitter. Both Mertz …

What can Florida football fans expect from former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz?
1 year, 10 months ago

What can Florida football fans expect from former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz?

New York Times  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When The Athletic broke the news Dec. 21 that Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz intended to transfer to Florida, the reaction bordered on scathing. Just observing him and hearing other players talk about him, the work he’s done with our staff — not only strength and conditioning but also every part of training, nutrition and film study.” So …

Former Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz to play for Florida in 2023
2 years ago

Former Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz to play for Florida in 2023

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is transferring to Florida, giving the Gators an experienced starter at a depleted position. A three-year starter at Wisconsin, Mertz left the program after the Badgers hired former Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell to head its program. The Gators …

Wisconsin transfer QB Graham Mertz plans to commit to Florida: Sources
2 years ago

Wisconsin transfer QB Graham Mertz plans to commit to Florida: Sources

New York Times  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Graham Mertz, a 32-game starter at Wisconsin, is bound for Florida, multiple sources with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Athletic, joining a quarterback competition that features fellow Big Ten transfer Jack Miller. Here’s what you need to know: Mertz had a 19-13 record as a starter at Wisconsin, where in 2019 he became the program’s …

Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz says he’s entering transfer portal
2 years ago

Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz says he’s entering transfer portal

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Graham Mertz is entering the transfer portal after spending the last three seasons as Wisconsin’s starting quarterback. Mertz announced Sunday on social media he was entering the portal “in pursuit of my next opportunity.” His move comes one week after Wisconsin hired former …

How Graham Mertz’s transfer should be viewed and what’s next for Wisconsin at QB
2 years ago

How Graham Mertz’s transfer should be viewed and what’s next for Wisconsin at QB

New York Times  

MADISON, Wis. — On the October night quarterback Graham Mertz introduced himself to the college football world with a masterful performance in his starting debut against Illinois two years ago, anything seemed possible for Wisconsin football. At the same time, Mertz’s meteoric rise made people believe that he could be the one to guide Wisconsin to its first College Football …

Mertz’s late sneak for TD pushes Badgers past Nebraska 15-14
2 years, 1 month ago

Mertz’s late sneak for TD pushes Badgers past Nebraska 15-14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s really cool to see how guys come together and want to succeed together.” Wisconsin arrived in Lincoln with heavy hearts and left eligible for a bowl for a 21st straight year. “I’ve got to do a better job of closing people out,” Nebraska interim coach …

Badgers’ Chryst says he never spoke directly to Williams
2 years, 9 months ago

Badgers’ Chryst says he never spoke directly to Williams

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst says he never personally spoke with Caleb Williams when the former Oklahoma quarterback was considering potential transfer destinations before choosing Southern California. … You always want to make sure you’re communicating with your players.” Wisconsin was linked as a …

No. 12 Badgers eager to show offense is back vs Penn State
3 years, 3 months ago

No. 12 Badgers eager to show offense is back vs Penn State

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin has plenty of reasons to believe its offense will bounce back from its ineffective 2020 performance. “You kind of got a glimpse of it the first game when me and Danny were healthy.” Wisconsin’s first game last year was a 45-7 blowout of Illinois that featured Mertz going 20 of 21 and throwing five touchdown passes …

Badgers aim to regain consistency that was missing last year
3 years, 4 months ago

Badgers aim to regain consistency that was missing last year

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst discussed the key to quarterback Graham Mertz’s development by utilizing a theme that came up time and time again during a news conference on the state of the Badgers’ program. “You know, I’ll end up saying that about every guy the whole time, but it’s the truth.” Consistency has pretty much defined Wisconsin’s …

Coan’s injury provides opportunity for Wisconsin QB Mertz
4 years, 2 months ago

Coan’s injury provides opportunity for Wisconsin QB Mertz

Associated Press  

From the moment he announced his college choice, Graham Mertz has received more attention than the typical Wisconsin quarterback. “Right now I’m very confident in my ability to win games,” Mertz said Thursday. I’m excited for it.” Mertz, a 6-foot-3 redshirt freshman, is competing with sophomore Chase Wolf and junior Danny Vanden Boom but appears on track to start Wisconsin’s …

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