September 8, 2009  Partridge pleased with defensive line play
MADISON, Wis. - For a defensive line that was incredibly short
on depth, particularly at the defensive end spot, Charlie
Partridge was encouraged with the play of the guys that saw
action throughout the opening win. With both Louis Nzegwu and
Brendan Kelly out with injuries, several players had to step up.
Following a recent film session and practice, caught up with
Partridge. The following is a question and answer with the
second-year line coach.  With one game in the books, what were
your overall impressions with your unit?  Partridge: With the
D-line? I was happy with how they played. There was good
production out of the defensive ends certainly with J.J. Watt
and O'Brien Schofield. Anthony Mains got his first snaps as a
Badger and played 20 plus plays and did a solid job. He didn't
make any major mistakes. So I was happy to see that as a young
redshirt freshman. That was good.  The defensive tackles played
very solid, held their gap, held the