Wisconsin Athletics Director Chris McIntosh to Join Big Ten as Deputy Commissioner
Sources: Wisconsin AD leaving for Big Ten role
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Chris McIntosh, the athletics director at the University of Wisconsin, is set to leave his position to become the Big Ten Conference's deputy commissioner for strategy. McIntosh, who has led Wisconsin athletics since 2021, expressed mixed feelings about the transition but sees it as a significant opportunity.
- 01Chris McIntosh is leaving Wisconsin to join the Big Ten as deputy commissioner for strategy.
- 02He has been with Wisconsin athletics since 2014 and became director in 2021.
- 03McIntosh was an All-American offensive tackle and a first-round NFL draft pick.
- 04He recently signed a five-year contract extension through June 2029.
- 05He will work closely with Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti.
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Chris McIntosh, the athletics director at the University of Wisconsin, is leaving to take on the role of deputy commissioner for strategy at the Big Ten Conference. Sources confirmed this news to ESPN's Adam Rittenberg. McIntosh, who has led Wisconsin athletics since the retirement of Barry Alvarez in 2021, expressed that leaving Wisconsin is challenging due to his strong ties to the institution. However, he views the new role as an incredible honor and opportunity to work with Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and a talented team during a transformative period in college athletics. McIntosh has been part of Wisconsin's athletic department since 2014 and was previously an All-American offensive tackle, drafted 22nd overall by the Seattle Seahawks in 2000. He had recently signed a five-year contract extension in July 2024, which was set to run through June 30, 2029.
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