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Morocco Brown receives endorsement from Chris Ballard for Wisconsin role

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:02 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Morocco Brown receives endorsement from Chris Ballard for Wisconsin role

Summary

Morocco Brown, recently named general manager of Wisconsin football, revealed that Chris Ballard, the Indianapolis Colts GM and former Wisconsin player, advocated for his move to the Badgers. Ballard described Wisconsin as a "sleeping giant" and expressed confidence that Brown's NFL experience could help the program advance. Brown emphasized the challenge ahead in transforming Wisconsin into a championship contender and enhancing roster development amidst changes in college football. His vision includes leveraging similarities between college and NFL environments for competitive advantage.

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By the Numbers

•Morocco Brown is Wisconsin's new football general manager.
•Chris Ballard encourages Brown, calling Wisconsin a "sleeping giant."
•Brown aims to leverage NFL experience for college football development.
•The focus will be on building a championship-contending team.
•Wisconsin seeks to adapt to the evolving college football.

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11:02 AMYahoo Sports — NFL GM Called Wisconsin a "Sleeping Giant" to Morocco Brown

What they're saying

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When Morocco Brown was considering a move from the NFL to Wisconsin, he received an intriguing endorsement from someone who knows the Badgers well.
— Yahoo Sports

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