Maryland QB O'Brien Transferring to Wisconsin
By: Nick Goddard
Updated: March 28, 2012
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin football coach Bret Bielema announced Wednesday that quarterback Danny O'Brien, who started 17 games at Maryland over the last two seasons, has committed to UW and will play football for the Badgers and attend graduate school at Wisconsin beginning this fall.
O'Brien earned FWAA Freshman All-America honors in 2010 after throwing for 2,438 yards and 22 touchdowns in 10 starts. He was also named ACC Rookie of the Year and finished the season ranked fourth in the league in pass efficiency. O'Brien led Maryland to a 9-4 record and a win over East Carolina in the Military Bowl.
"We're excited that Danny has chosen to attend Wisconsin," Bielema said. "The first thing we did when we were aware of Danny's interest was to try and find out what type of person he was and if he would fit into our program. From our dealings with him and all the things I have heard from those who have been around him, he is a tremendous person and has great character. He had a fantastic visit and our current players who met him came away impressed. Having graduated from Maryland in just three years, you know right away that he is a smart kid.
"As is the case with any player who joins our program, we have not promised Danny anything other than the chance to come in during the fall and compete for the starting quarterback position. He understands that and is excited for that opportunity."
