George Rushing shows he could be key piece to Badgers’ receiving corps

Apr 23, 2016

MADISON, Wis. — When Wisconsin began spring practice in mid-March, Badgers receivers coach Ted Gilmore felt comfortable with only two players in his position group. It was no secret that Gilmore, along with the rest of the coaching staff, wanted to see a third wide receiver emerge to provide the offense with more depth and versatility.

If Saturday’s spring game was any indication, Wisconsin might have found its man.

George Rushing, who will be a junior this fall, caught two passes — both touchdowns — for 89 yards and demonstrated he could be a big-play threat to complement Robert Wheelwright and Jazz Peavy. Rushing consistently beat the Badgers’ defensive backs and hauled in a 46-yard score from quarterback Alex Hornibrook. He later caught a 43-yard touchdown from Hornibrook after making cornerback Derrick Tindal miss a tackle on his way to the end zone.

For Rushing, a 6-foot-1, 180-pounder from Miramar, Florida, his performance was the culmination of a strong spring session.

George Rushing is hoping to build off a big spring game to provide Wisconsin with another threat at receiver. Jeff Hanisch/USA TODAY Sports

“I feel like through spring, I’ve been pretty consistent and just improving each day, talking to the coaches and going up there and watching film and just trying to learn each day from Coach Gilmore,” Rushing said. “So I feel like it’s been a real productive spring, and I feel like today is just the start of something great.”

Earlier in the spring, Gilmore described Rushing as a player who still was taking “two steps forward, two steps back.” He noted Rushing …

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