Chris McIntosh Reflects on Departure from Wisconsin Badgers for Big Ten Role
What Chris McIntosh said about leaving Wisconsin Badgers for Big Ten job
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Chris McIntosh has announced his departure from the University of Wisconsin to become the Big Ten Conference's deputy commissioner for strategy. In his farewell letter, he expressed his deep connection to Wisconsin and confidence in interim athletic director Marcus Sedberry's abilities.
- 01Chris McIntosh leaves the University of Wisconsin for a new role with the Big Ten Conference.
- 02He emphasized that he was not searching for a new opportunity but saw this as a unique chance.
- 03McIntosh will assist interim athletic director Marcus Sedberry during the transition.
- 04His departure is bittersweet, reflecting on his long-standing connection to Wisconsin.
- 05Sedberry has been part of the UW community since 2022 and is expected to excel in his new role.
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Chris McIntosh, who played for the Wisconsin Badgers and later served as their athletic director, has announced his departure to take on the role of deputy commissioner for strategy at the Big Ten Conference. In an email to 'Badger Nation,' he expressed that there is never a perfect time to leave an organization with which he feels a strong connection. McIntosh stated that he was not actively seeking a new position, as he believes the athletic director role at Wisconsin is one of the best in the country. However, he views this new opportunity as a chance to leverage his experience to shape the future of the conference, including the University of Wisconsin. He also pledged to support interim athletic director Marcus Sedberry during the transition, expressing confidence in Sedberry's capabilities. McIntosh described his departure as bittersweet, acknowledging the profound impact Wisconsin has had on his life as both a student and administrator.
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