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McIntosh's Departure: Fickell's Future at Wisconsin
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Chris McIntosh, Wisconsins athletic director, is stepping down after five years to join the Big Ten office. His tenure will be evaluated based on his decision to hire football coach Luke Fickell. Despite a challenging start for Fickell, McIntosh remained supportive, even extending his contract and increasing the programs budget. Their relationship extended beyond professional, with Fickell describing McIntosh as a friend. McIntoshs departure leaves Marcus Sedberry, his deputy, as interim AD, potentially reshuffling his responsibilities. The university is also searching for a new chancellor, adding complexity to the search for a permanent AD. Fickell emphasizes the importance of winning games moving forward.
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