Wisconsin Athletic Director McIntosh Leaving for Big Ten
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Madison, Wisconsin. Chris McIntosh plans to step down as the University of Wisconsin athletic director to accept a position with the Big Ten Conference as deputy commissioner for strategy, according to reports published this week by the Sports Business Journal and the Wisconsin State Journal; local outlets confirmed the reports.
Wisconsin did not respond to messages seeking confirmation; McIntosh, 49, took over as athletic director in summer 2021 after Barry Alvarez retired and had been associate athletic director since 2014. In a statement he called the move an honor and opportunity to work with Commissioner Tony Petitti and Big Ten leadership during a dynamic period for college athletics.
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Timeline
- 1. 2014 — McIntosh named associate athletic director at the University of Wisconsin.
- 2. 2021 (summer) — McIntosh became Wisconsin's athletic director after Barry Alvarez retired.
- 3. Sunday (reported) — Sports Business Journal and Wisconsin State Journal reported McIntosh plans to step down.
- 4. Following reports — Local outlets including Newsday, AP, CBS58 and WSAW published confirmations.
- 5. At time of reporting — Wisconsin had not responded to messages seeking confirmation of the departure.
Why it matters
If you're a Wisconsin sports fan, this is a big deal. McIntosh's move to the Big Ten could shape the future of college athletics. Keep an eye on how this plays out. It could affect your favorite teams and games.
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