Former Wisconsin Football Head Coach Attends Packers OTAs

Paul Chryst, the former head coach of the Wisconsin Football program, was seen at the Green Bay Packers’ OTAs on Tuesday. 

This marks his first public football-related appearance in his home state since his dismissal from the Badgers in October 2022. 

Chryst, now part of the Texas Longhorns’ coaching staff, attended the Packers’ OTAs, which run from May 20 to June 6, ahead of their mandatory minicamp starting on June 11. He is currently serving as an offensive analyst and special assistant to the head coach at Texas.

Paul Chryst here for Packers OTAs pic.twitter.com/KdCeSlq7tM

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) May 21, 2024

After his dismissal from the Wisconsin football team, Chryst joined Texas in 2023. In his first year, he witnessed the Longhorns win the Big 12 and advance to the College Football Playoff. Coincidence? I think not. 

With high expectations set for 2024, which marks the fourth year under head coach Steve Sarkisian and the second year with star quarterback Quinn Ewers, Chryst’s role is more crucial than ever. Despite offseason speculation linking him to several Power 5 head coaching jobs, Chryst chose to remain with Texas to continue working with the quarterbacks. 

A native of Madison, Wisconsin, Chryst’s deep ties to the state are well-known, making his appearance at the Packers’ facility noteworthy, especially since there has been no public association between him and the Wisconsin Football program since his firing 18 months prior.

Meanwhile, Wisconsin Football is gearing up for its second season under head coach Luke Fickell following a 7-6 campaign in 2023. The Badgers have made several notable additions in the transfer portal and are looking to turn things around as the Big Ten heads into a new era. 

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