Wisconsin athletic director leaving for job in Big Ten office
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Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh is leaving the school to become the Big Ten's deputy commissioner for strategy. McIntosh's departure creates a significant subplot for Wisconsin's upcoming football season, potentially heightening pressure on coach Luke Fickell.
Chris McIntosh, Wisconsin's athletic director since 2021, is leaving for a position in the Big Ten office. He will become the Big Ten's deputy commissioner for strategy. McIntosh made significant moves during his time at Wisconsin, including hiring football coach Luke Fickell in 2022. His departure creates uncertainty for the upcoming football season. The next athletic director won't have the same ties to Fickell, which could increase pressure on the coach. Wisconsin will now begin the process of finding a new athletic director.
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