Updated: 11:35 AM CDT Jun 2, 2021 The Associated Press Chris McIntosh played for Barry Alvarez on two of Wisconsin s Rose Bowl championship teams and spent the last few years working as his right-hand man. Now he is about to succeed his former coach and boss as the Badgers athletic director. Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced Wednesday that McIntosh will take over when Alvarez finalizes his retirement. The Alvarez, 74, announced April 6 that he was stepping down, and his retirement is expected to take effect at the beginning of July. I owe so much to the University of Wisconsin, and I m deeply honored to be able to succeed Barry Alvarez, McIntosh said in a statement released by the university before an afternoon news conference. We will build upon our legacy of success on the field of competition and support our student-athletes in the classroom, on campus and after college. McIntosh, a native of Pewaukee, has worked in the Badgers athletic depa
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Wisconsin promotes alum Chris McIntosh to athletic director
Field Level Media
03 Jun 2021, 02:40 GMT+10
Wisconsin will introduce Chris McIntosh, a former Badgers football player, as athletic director on Wednesday. He succeeds Barry Alvarez, who is retiring June 30 after 18 seasons.
McIntosh, 44, has worked in the Wisconsin athletic department since 2014 and as deputy athletic director since 2017, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department, student-athlete recruitment, business development, human resources and strategic planning. Chris is a natural leader who loves the Badgers and cares about our student-athletes, chancellor Rebecca Blank said. He is uniquely positioned to continue our proud traditions of success on and off the field and doing things the right way. Chris will build upon those traditions and has a strong vision for leading the program during a time of change in college athletics.
Chris McIntosh played for Barry Alvarez on two of Wisconsin's Rose Bowl championship teams and spent the past few years working as his right-hand man. Now he is about to succeed his former coach and boss as the Badgers' athletic director.