Former Wisconsin offensive lineman Bill Ferrario, a two-time All-Big Ten selection and a key contributor on two conference championship teams, died Wednesday, according to the Scranton Times-Tribune . Ferrario turned 47 on Monday, just days before his death. The Wisconsin football program confirmed Ferrario's death Thursday.

Ferrario, a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, shined with the Badgers from 1997-2000. He started every single game of his career and in the process became just the third player in Big Ten history to reach 50 starts. The 50 consecutive starts remains the second-longest streak by a Wisconsin player.

Ferrario was a model of consistency throughout his college career and a terrific blocker. He helped pave the way for running back Ron Dayne on his way to the Heisman Tr

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