Wisconsin offers Farniok

The Wisconsin Badgers offered Sioux Falls (SD) Washington offensive tackle Derek Farniok this week. The 6-foot-9 prospect visited Madison last weekend.

"I went up for their junior day," Farniok said. "They gave us a campus tour. That was really nice. Then we talked to some of the players, which really helped a lot. We got an insight into what they players think about the program. That really helps with my decision. It sounds like they have a lot of fun with the coaches there."

Farniok saw several different aspects of being a student-athlete at Wisconsin.

"We went through their academic center, their weight room and the locker room, then we checked out the field. It was nice. It is a great campus."

Farniok said Coach Bob Bobstad will lead his recruitment.

"He is a nice guy," Farniok said. He has a good history with making linemen."

The Badgers are the second Big-Ten team to offer Farniok a scholarship, following the Minnesota Gophers.

"I like their offensive line coach too [Tim Davis], he is a neat guy," Farniok said. "He has a good history of producing linemen too."

Farniok has seen Minnesota's campus as well.

"Their new stadium is a great improvement from the Metrodome. I have been there for a Vikings game. Their new stadium is really nice."

Farniok said he doesn't think any other schools are very close to offering a scholarship. He said his favorites would be Wisconsin and Minnesota.

"I am a running lineman," Farniok said. "We run a lot at our school. Our coach likes to say 'we'll let you know where we are going and try to stop it.'

"I like the run game a lot. I am looking for a run-heavy system in college.