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Early Signing Day: Instinctual in-state linebacker Ben Wenzel signs with the Wisconsin Badgers

Early Signing Day: Instinctual in-state linebacker Ben Wenzel signs with the Wisconsin Badgers

MADISON, Wis. –  Ben Wenzel grew up in a family full of Badgers fans. His favorite player? As a want-to-be linebacker, naturally it was T.J. Watt. Now, the Appleton North standout has a chance to emulate one of the best UW linebackers of the past two decades.

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