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Tarek Saleh

Tarek Saleh

Induction:
2024
Class:
1997

Wisconsin Football (1993-1996)
Named First-Team All-American in 1996 and Second-Team in 1995, both by The Football News
A First-Team All-Big Ten selection in 1995 and 1996
The program’s career leader in tackles for loss (58), tackles for loss yardage (283), quarterback sacks (33) and quarterback sacks yardage (227); also ranks in the single-season top-10 in these categories
Team captain in 1996
Defensive Most Valuable Player of the 1996 Copper Bowl with six tackles, one pass defended and a blocked field goal attempt
Played in the 1994 Rose Bowl game as a true freshman
Played in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers and the Cleveland Browns

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Friday, February 27

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Thursday, February 26

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Wednesday, February 25

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Wednesday, February 25

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Sunday, March 01

Berritt Herr and head coach Yvette Healy meet at the foul line versus UNLV.

Badgers dominate Rebels in weekend finale

Sunday, March 01

Lance Swanepoel B1G Championships

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Saturday, February 28

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Badgers stall Roadrunners, split doubleheader in Tempe

Saturday, February 28

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