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ESPN: Wisconsin elects Russell Wilson co-captain

Less than two months after setting foot on Wisconsin's campus, Russell Wilson can call himself a team captain.

Wilson was one of four Badgers seniors elected co-captains Sunday night. The others are fullback Bradie Ewing, defensive tackle Patrick Butrym and safety Aaron Henry.

One of the big unknowns when Wilson showed up at Wisconsin this summer was how his new team, unaccustomed to high-profile transfers, would receive him. Wilson didn't come to Madison to pay his dues. He came to lead the offense in another push for a Big Ten championship.

He has drawn rave reviews for his performances in ...

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