The Wisconsin Badgers recently lost the top recruit in their state to border rivals, the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Gavin Meier, a 6’6″, 295lb 3-star offensive tackle from Janesville, committed to PJ Fleck and the Gophers last week. Meier then threw flames on the fire of the rivalry by criticizing the state of the Badgers’ football program under Luke Fickell in an article in the Athletic.
Meier’s scathing comments included remarks about how Wisconsin is not the same program it used to be under Barry Alvarez, and that Minnesota has proven to be good by beating Wisconsin in recent years. He also suggested that one more losing season for Wisconsin could spell the end of Fickell’s era, leading to uncertainty for the program.
The article sheds light on the problems facing Wisconsin high school football, with a 3-star recruit like Meier choosing Minnesota as his top option. It also highlights the recruiting tactics employed by Fleck and the Gophers to lure players away from Wisconsin.
Overall, Meier’s decision to choose Minnesota over Wisconsin underscores the challenges facing the Badgers’ football program and Fickell’s leadership. With uncertainty looming, Wisconsin will need to show improvement this season to regain the trust of recruits like Meier.
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