Palcic

The statement did not specify Smith's addiction and Amy Palcic of Premier Sports & Entertainment refused to discuss his treatment.

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Shortly after midnight on a storm-swept October night in 2004, Tom Palcic, a medical helicopter pilot, started across Choctawatchee Bay to pick up a hospital patient and transport him to a facility 60 miles away.

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He says he gained about 15 pounds, and Palcic adds there more room to grow.

Wisconsin's Thomas keeps pushing to top of O-line stock 2007

"He's in the same league with those two athletes," Palcic says.

Wisconsin's Thomas keeps pushing to top of O-line stock 2007

"He's the consummate left tackle that all the NFL coaches are looking for," says Bob Palcic, who became the Badgers offensive line coach a year ago after 12 seasons coaching in the NFL.

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Palcic made Thomas sit out one of the two heavy practices each week during the regular season, strictly as a precaution with the surgically repaired knee.

Wisconsin's Thomas keeps pushing to top of O-line stock 2007

Palcic, who coached 12 seasons in the NFL before returning to the college ranks last year, says Thomas compares favorably with Jonathan Ogden and Tony Boselli, both of whom he also coached in college.

Wisconsin's Thomas keeps pushing to top of O-line stock 2007

It's by the numbers, whether it's academics, athletics or (injury) rehabilitation, says Wisconsin offensive line coach Bob Palcic.

Wisconsin's Thomas keeps pushing to top of O-line stock 2007

There's been no timetable placed on Winslow's recovery, but the procedure in January did not set him back, Palcic said.

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"It was a very minor procedure to clear out some scar tissue from his previous surgery," team spokeswoman Amy Palcic said.

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