In a bizarre, but sad story, former University of Wisconsin defensive back Leonard Taylor Jr., 32, was charged yesterday with felony stalking and misdemeanor telephone harassment.
 

The athlete, who his dad says is mentally ill, has been threatening both the former Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez and tennis star Maria Sharapova. Deadspin reports that the threats have come in the form of dozens of voicemail messages left with Alvarez including this one from Nov. 24:

"I'll kill you first, mother (expletive)," Taylor said. "I've got 24 (expletive) hours, mother (expletive). I'm coming for your (expletive) ass. You might have a (expletive) war."

The profanity-laced messages accused Sharapova of committing various injustices against him. He said he wanted to marry her and kill her and her family.

"Barry, you heard that (expletive) message, (expletive) it. I hate that (expletive) Maria Sharapova ... I just want to look at you one (expletive) last time before I pull the (expletive) trigger, Barry," one message said.

I’m still not sure what the connection is between Barry Alvarez and the super hot Maria Sharapova, but perhaps it’s best not to ask questions.