Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh discusses the 'fit' of interim coach Jim Leonhard, along with his 'competitiveness,' 'ability to lead' and teach Sunday inside Camp Randall Stadium. He also answers questions about how long has the evaluation of the program has been on his mind and on a potential coaching search. Leonhard also comments on any potential changes with staff.
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Photos: Former Wisconsin football star Jim Leonhard through the years
Jim Leonhard returns an interception against Indiana during happier times, before the team gave up a huge lead. The Wisconsin Badgers took on the Indiana Hoosiers Oct. 12, 2002, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
JOHN MANIACI, State Journal
Jim Leonhard takes it to the house as he returns a punt for a 63-yard touchdown late in the game to tie Purdue. The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 26-23 Oct. 18, 2003, at Camp Randall Stadium.
JOHN MANIACI, State Journal
Jim Leonhard and the Badgers felt at home in Tucson, Arizona. The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Arizona Wildcats 9-7 September 18, 2004.
JOHN MANIACI, STate Journal
Jim Leonhard (18) of the Badgers returns a punt against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
MICHELLE STOCKER
Badgers Jim Leonhard exits the field after setting a new record in all-time punt returns.
MICHELLE STOCKER
Wisconsin's Jim Leonhard during pregame warmups before the Badgers host New Mexico State Sept. 17. Leonhard has been promoted to head coach with the firing of Paul Chryst, right.
Steve Apps, For the State Journal
Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard embraces safety D'Cota Dixon (14) after a defensive touchdown during the first half of the 2017 Big Ten Football Championship against Ohio State.
