Wisconsin OL Dan Voltz retires
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August 23rd, 2016 at 1:51 PM ^
August 23rd, 2016 at 1:55 PM ^
Yeah, just making it easier for our D-line to get into the backfield, which shouldn't have been much of a problem in the first place. Seems like at this point we are squaring off with so many weak/young offensive lines that our sack numbers should be somewhat inflated by the competition (or lack thereof).
August 23rd, 2016 at 7:32 PM ^
Christ. Might want to wait and see what those dizzying sack numbers are before worrying about whether they'll be inflated by weak competition.
Wisconsin's OL will not be weak or young this year. Long before Voltz determined he could no longer play he had already ceded his position to a younger player he admitted was more talented than he was. They'll be fine. Maybe not "laughing as they run the ball 27 times in a row" fine, but fine.
August 24th, 2016 at 2:35 AM ^
Dude. Get off of this site. Wisconsin is just a worse version of Illinois which is a worse version of Northwestern which is a worse version of Michigan. You'll lose that game by 10+, guaranteed. Also, looking back at your comment history, Wisconsin is not an athletic powerhouse. You're meh at football and pretty good recently at basketball. Below average/average at other sports. In no way comparable to places like Michigan, Cal, USC, and Stanford in athletic/academic excellence.
August 23rd, 2016 at 1:54 PM ^
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August 23rd, 2016 at 1:56 PM ^
Likely an NFL prospect too. His injuries must be hampering him pretty badly. I definitely feel bad for the guy.
August 23rd, 2016 at 2:17 PM ^
Yep, injuries take many great players out of the game, it's too bad for him. On the other hand, fuck Wisconsin. They can go to hell too. Choke-artists is the game they perfect.
August 25th, 2016 at 10:53 AM ^
without Voltz, there's no power in their line. The electricity seems to have drained from the Wisconsin fanbase. Still, I'm going to get amped up for that game. It has the potential to be one of our better games
EDIT: needless to say, without Voltz, I don't see Wisconsin's offensive line putting up much resistance against our d-line.
August 23rd, 2016 at 2:01 PM ^
Tough break for the man. I'm guessing most players never want to call it a career and hang up the pads, but if he's doing it for his health, he's making the right choice. Can't blame a guy for wanting to still be able to walk by the time he's 50.
That being said, I'm not sorry that we won't have to face off against him in October. Wisconsin offensive lines have their reputations for a reason, so I will take any advantage I can get.
August 23rd, 2016 at 2:42 PM ^
August 23rd, 2016 at 2:13 PM ^
Never easy to give up playing a sport you love, but it sounds like the right decision for his health. All the best to Voltz as he transitions to the next phase of his life/career.
August 23rd, 2016 at 2:20 PM ^
Wis-con-sin? What is a "Wisconsin?" Some kind of film festival?
August 23rd, 2016 at 2:43 PM ^
The short piece on ESPN is here - LINK
From the quote Chryst gave, he might at least hang around the program in some capacity:
"What's exciting for us is what Dan wants to do with his future plans have to do with athletics," Chryst told reporters Tuesday. "He can turn the page and go forward. We had a good discussion about that. Didn't want him hanging on to something, and yet he's interested in a strength training component and also the coaching component maybe. I feel like it's a way that he can transition."
August 23rd, 2016 at 3:02 PM ^
He won't be able to draw full ss benefits until he's 66.
August 23rd, 2016 at 3:07 PM ^
Asking for a friend.
August 23rd, 2016 at 3:34 PM ^
Yes. It also means withdrawing from/ceasing something. Or going to sleep.
August 23rd, 2016 at 4:16 PM ^
without retiring from lifelong pursuits.
August 23rd, 2016 at 3:33 PM ^
I used to work out with this dude back home. Same gym, he was quite the competitor. This sucks, I was really rooting for him.
August 23rd, 2016 at 5:07 PM ^
Terrible to hear.
The guy was pretty damn good.
August 23rd, 2016 at 6:19 PM ^
A lineman named Voltz. Bet he left football to work for Indiana & Michigan Electric. As a lineman, name of Voltz. Partner: Watt.