Thanks for the memories: Share your thoughts on Barry Alvarez's time at Wisconsin Apr 7, 2021 Apr 7, 2021 Updated May 9, 2023 × University of Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz speaks to the media Friday about head coach Paul Chyst's work with the quarterbacks. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With Barry Alvarez announcing Tuesday that he will be retiring as the University of Wisconsin's athletic director this summer, we thought it was the perfect time to ask our readers what they think of Alvarez's impact over his 31 years in Madison.kAmw6C6 2C6 2 76H 62DJ H2JD J@F 42? D92C6 J@FC E9@F89ED H:E9 E96 (:D4@?D:? $E2E6 y@FC?2=i r@>>6?E @? E9:D D@4:2= A@DE 5:C64E=J[ D92C6 J@FC E9@F89ED @? %H:EE6C 2=@?8 H:E9 R%92?<Dq2CCJ[ @C 6>2:= k2 9C67lQ>2:=E@i45@J=6o>25:D@?]4@>Qm45@J=6o>25:D@?]4@>k^2m]k^Am kAmr964< 324< D@@? 7@C E96 $E2E6 y@FC?2=VD 4@==64E:@? @7 C6256C C624E:@?D E@ p=G2C6KVD C6E:C6>6?E] k^Am Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Watch now: Wisconsin honors Barry Alvarez with retirement celebration Watch as UW celebrates Alvarez's 31-year Badgers career with "Thanks Coach! Celebrating Three Decades of Excellence" at 12:30 p.m. at the Kohl… 6 potential candidates to replace Barry Alvarez as Wisconsin's athletic director Replacing Barry Alvarez as the University of Wisconsin’s athletic director will be both a tremendous opportunity and challenge. Barry Alvarez says he'll retire after a 31-year tenure with the Badgers as football coach, athletic director Barry Alvarez, 74, will finish his term leading the UW athletic program this summer after a 17-year stretch in the seat during which the depar… The priorities Wisconsin's next athletic director must address when they take over Sweeping changes are coming to college athletics in the form of NIL payments and athlete empowerment. UW's next AD has to take those challenge… Matt Henningsen gives Badgers intelligence, experience on its defensive line After a bicep tear ended his 2020 season early, UW senior defensive end Matt Henningsen is making his voice heard on and off the field. Former Badger Jack Coan in 2-man battle for Notre Dame starting QB job Former Badgers starter Jack Coan and returning sophomore Drew Pyne have been splitting the first-team reps through the first four spring pract… Watch now: Graham Mertz discusses Paul Chryst as QB coach, his improvement University of Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz speaks to the media Friday about head coach Paul Chyst's work with the quarterbacks. Wisconsin Athletics' $129 million budget proposal reflects uncertainty about next school year UW's projections for an operating shortfall in the current fiscal year narrowed from $47 million in January to $35 million this month. Red Zone podcast: What does Barry Alvarez's retirement mean for Wisconsin athletics? State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew, Todd Milewski and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom for a special episode dedicated to the im… Watch now: Barry Alvarez had plenty to celebrate at Wisconsin With Barry Alvarez announcing his retirement as athletic director at the University of Wisconsin, take a look back at some of the biggest cele… Final countdown: Breaking down Barry Alvarez's career by the numbers In Barry Alvarez's three decades with the University of Wisconsin, from his time as head coach of the football program through his tenure as a…
Watch now: Wisconsin honors Barry Alvarez with retirement celebration Watch as UW celebrates Alvarez's 31-year Badgers career with "Thanks Coach! Celebrating Three Decades of Excellence" at 12:30 p.m. at the Kohl…
6 potential candidates to replace Barry Alvarez as Wisconsin's athletic director Replacing Barry Alvarez as the University of Wisconsin’s athletic director will be both a tremendous opportunity and challenge.
Barry Alvarez says he'll retire after a 31-year tenure with the Badgers as football coach, athletic director Barry Alvarez, 74, will finish his term leading the UW athletic program this summer after a 17-year stretch in the seat during which the depar…
The priorities Wisconsin's next athletic director must address when they take over Sweeping changes are coming to college athletics in the form of NIL payments and athlete empowerment. UW's next AD has to take those challenge…
Matt Henningsen gives Badgers intelligence, experience on its defensive line After a bicep tear ended his 2020 season early, UW senior defensive end Matt Henningsen is making his voice heard on and off the field.
Former Badger Jack Coan in 2-man battle for Notre Dame starting QB job Former Badgers starter Jack Coan and returning sophomore Drew Pyne have been splitting the first-team reps through the first four spring pract…
Watch now: Graham Mertz discusses Paul Chryst as QB coach, his improvement University of Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz speaks to the media Friday about head coach Paul Chyst's work with the quarterbacks.
Wisconsin Athletics' $129 million budget proposal reflects uncertainty about next school year UW's projections for an operating shortfall in the current fiscal year narrowed from $47 million in January to $35 million this month.
Red Zone podcast: What does Barry Alvarez's retirement mean for Wisconsin athletics? State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew, Todd Milewski and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom for a special episode dedicated to the im…
Watch now: Barry Alvarez had plenty to celebrate at Wisconsin With Barry Alvarez announcing his retirement as athletic director at the University of Wisconsin, take a look back at some of the biggest cele…
Final countdown: Breaking down Barry Alvarez's career by the numbers In Barry Alvarez's three decades with the University of Wisconsin, from his time as head coach of the football program through his tenure as a…
