He had to be helped from the field following the Badgers’ first defensive snap.
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Wisconsin junior inside linebacker Jack Cichy has been named the Lott IMPACT Player of the Week for his efforts in the Badgers’ 16-14 win over fifth-ranked LSU last Saturday.
Because he only played in one game, expect Orr to be granted a medical hardship waiver and not lose a year of eligibility during his absence this season.
Even when learning his season was over, Chris Orr maintained a cheerful attitude that seemingly never goes missing from the University of Wisconsin sophomore linebacker.
The Badgers will look to fill the void on defense while building on the momentum from their season-opening win when they return to action next Saturday against Akron.
UW didn’t initially realize the severity of Orr’s injury. “He goes, ‘I’ll be back.’ I believed him”.
Sadly, Orr will just shy of the entire season.
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Badgers coach Paul Chryst said Orr received the news Sunday after undergoing an MRI. Jacobs finished 2014 with 28 total tackles, two for loss and 1.5 sacks, and recorded 10 tackles, two for loss and 0.5 sacks in 2015 before suffering a season-ending toe injury.
