McIntosh Leaves Wisconsin for Big Ten, Fickell's Future Uncertain

Chris McIntosh, Wisconsins athletic director, is leaving for a new role as deputy commissioner for strategy in the Big Ten office. His departure comes as the Badgers football program struggles under head coach Luke Fickell, who McIntosh publicly supported. McIntoshs switch raises questions about his loyalty to Fickell and his potential to avoid the heat of a coaching change. Despite his success in non-football sports and building the program, McIntoshs decision to hire Fickell over local favorite Jim Leonhard may have cost him. Marcus Sedberry, the deputy AD, is now in the running for the interim position, with Fickells $25 million buyout protecting him for now.

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