Saturday, Sam Madden, the 6-7, 335-pound Barnegat (N.J.) offensive tackle, announced via Twitter that he's re-opening his recruitment.

According to Madden's head coach Rob Davis, the senior had little communication with Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst and staff since they took over for Gary Andersen, when he left the school for Oregon State in December.

"He de-committed," said Davis. "Well, there was a new coach and Sam just didn't feel it was a good match. I haven't heard from them, to be honest, since they've been hired, which I thought was a little bit weird. And Sam felt that way too, so he wants to open it back up."

According to Davis, Madden, who committed to the Badgers last June, is in the process of re-evaluating where he stands with the schools that offered prior to his decision.

"I just got the call maybe 40 minutes ago, so I've got to put feelers out there to all the guys that offered him," he said. "So, we'll see."

Madden's change of heart comes as a big surprise as he spoke highly of the Paul Chryst hire less than one month ago.

"I dont care who offers me. No one is gonna change my mind," he said at the time.

However, throughout the overhaul, Madden appears to have been lost in the shuffle, which has led to one of the top offensive linemen in New Jersey being back on the market.

Davis mentioned he'd be in contact with Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood, among others, regarding a potential destination for his mammoth offensive star.

Stick with NJ.com as the story develops.

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