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Former Whitnall Quarterback Joel Stave Listed as Badgers Co-Starter

The Wisconsin Badgers most recent depth chart lists Stave, a freshman, along with Danny O'Brien.

Whitnall football fans who remember Joel Stave and his rocket right arm leading the Falcons up and down the field in 2009 and 2010 might be able to relive those moments Saturday.

Only this time, Stave will be wearing the red and white of the Wisconsin Badgers.

Numerous news outlets reported Monday that Stave, a redshirt freshman, was listed as a co-starter at quarterback, along with Danny O'Brien, on the Badgers' official depth chart five days in advance of Wisconsin's nonconference match-up with Texas-El Paso.

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Stave completed 2 of 6 passes for 15 yards in relief of O'Brien in the second half of the Badgers 16-14 win over Utah State on Saturday. Afterward, he said he wasn't worried about who'd start the next game.

Head coach Bret Bielema told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he'll make the decision on a starter as the week goes along.

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Stave was a superstar in his two seasons as the varsity starter for the Falcons, earning all state recognition both years.


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