Inside Gary Andersen's Office - View 2
- Polynesian Tribute
- The Helmet
- His Dad's Flag
When Andersen assembled his first Wisconsin team in 2013, he asked players to sign a Badgers helmet and include the initials of someone who they play for or who inspires them on the field. Andersen never has asked the players to explain their chosen designations.
"That's personal for them," he said. "It's who they're fighting for, playing for, who they respect. When things are hard, I want them to look at it, and it's hopefully something that drives them."
Andersen keeps at home a similar helmet from his early days as Utah State's coach, but the Wisconsin helmet will never leave his office at Camp Randall Stadium.
"There are a lot of special kids that are on that helmet," he said. "They accepted us. They gave us an opportunity as coaches to come in here and be part of their football program."
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