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Wisconsin has added another coveted quarterback transfer, as Danny O'Brien will suit up for the Badgers.
The team on Tuesday announced the signing of O'Brien after the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported his arrival. Because O'Brien graduated from Maryland in three years, he will have two seasons of eligibility at Wisconsin and can play right away.
O'Brien visited Wisconsin during the weekend but spent Monday attending a practice at Penn State, where he had visited earlier this month. He also reportedly considered Mississippi and Vanderbilt.
"We're excited that Danny has chosen to attend Wisconsin," coach Bret Bielema said in a prepared statement. "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."
Wisconsin running back and Heisman finalist Montee Ball added his thoughts to O'Brien's choice on Twitter.
"Danny o brien just messaged me this.. "let's do this"... it shall be done then my man. #wiscONsin," a post on his account read.
O'Brien follows another graduate transfer quarterback, Russell Wilson, who earned first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2011 for Wisconsin after making the move from North Carolina State.
Injuries have left Wisconsin with only two healthy quarterbacks in spring practice: Joe Brennan and Joel Stave.
O'Brien earned ACC rookie of the year honors in 2010 and guided Maryland to a 9-4 record, passing for 2,438 yards and 22 touchdowns with eight interceptions. He struggled last season under new coach Randy Edsall, throwing 10 interceptions and seven touchdowns, before electing to transfer in February.
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