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Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers associate head coach Greg Gard, left, speaks during a press conference after being announced the new head coach at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, December 15, 2015.
Russell Wilson, quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks and former UW quarterback, talks with Gary Andersen, right, UW football head coach, and Barry Alvarez, director of athletics, during Wilson's Passing Academy football camp in the McClain Center at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, June 29, 2013.
UW-Madison athletic director Barry Alvarez poses for a photo with fans before the Wisconsin Badgers' season-opening football game against Utah State on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.
Statue of Barry Alvarez at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Monday, July 7, 2014.
The Milwaukee Bucks and the University of Wisconsin held a joint press conference Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Kohl Center announcing that the Bucks will play a preseason game at the Kohl Center and hold part of their training camp in Madison. Left to Right: Bucks coach Jason Kidd; GM John Hammond; Jon McGlocklin; UW coach Bo Ryan; and UW athletic director Barry Alvarez.
The 38th Annual Crazylegs Classic Grand Marshal Joe Thomas and Barry Alvarez before the race on April 27, 2019.
First-year coach Barry Alvarez lays into the assembled players at a freshman-only session for not showing enough intensity on Aug. 14, 1990. Among that group were two players, Mike Verstegen (51) and Carlos Fowler (92), who went on to start for the 1993 team that won a share of the Big Ten championship and the school's first Rose Bowl title.
University of Wisconsin head coach Barry Alvarez (right) and offensive coordinator Brian White get a look at their squad before kickoff of the 2004 spring game.
Wisconsin head coach Barry Alvarez, right, with wife Cindy after his last game at Camp Randall Stadium against Iowa on Nov. 12, 2005.
Barry Alvarez celebrates his 100th victory in the Big Ten as he is cheered by the UW student section as he leaves the field. The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the University of Central Florida 34-6 on Sept. 4, 2004.
Bucky Badger greets new UW football coach Barry Alvarez at his introductory press conference at McClain Athletic Facility.
Barry Alvarez draws a crowd for a recruiting class press conference in 1993.
UW-Madison football coach Barry Alvarez looks over his prepared remarks as Chancellor John Wiley announces that Alvarez will become the new athletic director and continue to coach the football team. Alvarez will replace Pat Richter, third from left, who announced his retirement at the press conference at the Kohl Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2003.
Barry Alvarez, along with his wife Cindy, removes the cover of his statue in an unveiling ceremony near Kellner Hall.
Barry Alvarez leads quarterback John Stocco, wide receivers coach Henry Mason, right, and the rest of the Badgers onto the field at Penn State.
Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez speaks to fans during a tribute to him after the Iowa game at Camp Randall in 2005.
Barry Alvarez and his son Chad leave the field after the win at Purdue on Oct. 16, 2004.
University of Wisconsin football coach Barry Alvarez walks off the field with players Dustin Rusch (74), Ed Premus (51) and Pat McGettigan (90) after the Badgers' 24-7 non-conference victory over Ball State on Sept. 15, 1990. It was the first career victory for Alvarez as UW's head coach.
Outgoing UW-Madison athletic director Pat Richter and former UW-Madison chancellor Donna Shalala present Badgers coach Barry Alvarez (right) with a commemorative gift at Alvarez's final home game in 2005.
Barry Alvarez and Brian Calhoun embrace after Alvarez accepted the winner's trophy and Calhoun the MVP trophy at the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 3, 2006.
Barry Alvarez and John Chadima celebrate after the game. The Wisconsin Badgers defeated Arizona 9-7 on Sept. 18, 2004, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
WIAA executive director Dave Anderson (left) and University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez announce a seven-year extension that will keep state football, boys basketball, wrestling, boys and girls golf and softball in Madison through 2020.
The 2004 Badger State Games honorary athlete Barry Alvarez lights torch during opening ceremonies at Verona High School Friday night.
Former Wisconsin basketball player Frank Kaminsky shares an embrace with UW athletic director Barry Alvarez as his jersey number is raised during Frank Kaminsky Night at the Kohl Center on Feb. 15, 2018.
Barry Alvarez and the Badgers celebrate their Capital One Bowl victory over Auburn on Jan. 2, 2006.
Barry Alvarez exits the field Nov. 12, 2005, in his final home game as the Badgers head coach.
Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson, left, chats with Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez, center, and former head coach Bret Bielema, right, during Badgers Pro Day at the McClain Center on March 7, 2012.
Barry Alvarez addresses the homecoming crowd in Madison on Oct. 12, 2013.
Badgers head coach, Barry Alvarez, gets soaked after defeating Auburn 24-10 in the 2006 Capital One Bowl.
Badgers head coach, Barry Alvarez, celebrates his win over Auburn in the 2006 Capital One Bowl in Orlando, Fla.
Badgers head coach Barry Alvarez and 2016 Capital One Bowl MVP Brian Calhoun (2) celebrate the win over Auburn in Orlando.
Badgers head coach Barry Alvarez.
UW athletic director Barry Alvarez, left, talks in 2017 with Pat Richter, his predecessor who was the first person unveiled as part of the Camp Randall 100 honoring people who shaped the first century of Camp Randall Stadium.
Brian Calhoun and Barry Alvarez celebrate at midfield in this 2005 file photo.
Coach Barry Alvarez and leads the Wisconsin football team onto the field at Camp Randall for their first game of the 2003 season.
Bobbie Kelsey, the new women's basketball coach, and Wisconsin's Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez speak after a press conference on April 11, 2011.
Barry Alvarez and Wisconsin football coach Bret Bielema speak during a practice on Monday, August 7, 2006.
Barry Alvarez speaks during the Cap Times 2017 Idea Fest on Sunday, September 17, 2017.
Alvarez is interviewed by Chris Stone in the Gordon Center at the Cap Times 2017 Idea Fest on Sunday, September 17, 2017.
Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez speaks during a press conference on Dec. 10, 2014, in the UW Field House media room near Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
From left, Joe Krabbenhoft, Marcus Landry, Barry Alvarez and Bo Ryan take in the ESPN College Gameday broadcast. The eyes of the basketball world were on Madison as ESPN College Gameday broadcast live from the Kohl Center on Saturday, February 14, 2009, in Madison.
Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez talks to officials before the Crazylegs Classic on Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Ron Dayne, center, glows as his name is enshrined on the facade of the upper deck at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 1999, after UW clinched the Big Ten Conference title outright. From left, UW Chancellor David Ward, UW tackle Chris McIntosh, coach Barry Alvarez and athletic director Pat Richter look on.
Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez is interviewed by CBS Sports on the court during open practices for the Final Four on April 3, 2015, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Athletic director Barry Alvarez, left, Greg Gard, center, and Brian Lucas, director of athletic communication, during a press conference naming Gard as the new head coach of the Wisconsin men's basketball team on March 8, 2016, at the Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion in Madison
Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard, right, embraces athletic director Barry Alvarez at the start of an introductory press conference on March 8, 2016, at the Nicholas Johnson Pavilion in Madison.
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard, right, embraces athletic director Barry Alvarez after an introductory press conference on March 8, 2016, at the Nicholas Johnson Pavilion in Madison.
Flanked by director of athletics communication Brian Lucas, left, and athletics director Barry Alvarez, right, new Wisconsin Badgers football coach Gary Andersen speaks during a press conference on Dec. 21, 2012, in the Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion at the Kohl Center in Madison.
New Wisconsin Badgers football coach Gary Andersen walks into a press conference with athletics director Barry Alvarez on Dec. 21, 2012, in the Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion at the Kohl Center in Madison.
New Wisconsin Badgers football coach Gary Andersen, right, and athletics director Barry Alvarez, center, speak with Monsignor Mike Burke, a close supporter of the UW football program, following a press conference on Dec. 21, 2012, in the Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Joe Fegruson, right, is congratulated by UW athletic director Barry Alvarez, the Madison Memorial athlete's grandfather, in 2013 after announcing he will wear a Badgers uniform.
New Wisconsin women's basketball coach Jonathan Tsipis, left, is introduced by Barry Alvarez on March 31, 2016, at the Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion on the campus in Madison.
UW Athletic Director Barry Alvarez and Jessie Vetter share a laugh.
Athletic director Barry Alvarez speaks in the ear of Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Alex Hornibrook after the Badgers' win over the Miami Hurricanes in the 2017 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Wisconsin football coach Barry Alvarez and Stanford coach David Shaw meet for a photo opportunity with the Leishman Trophy during a press conference on Dec. 30, 2012, at The L.A. Hotel Downtown in Los Angeles. Wisconsin was set to play Stanford in the Rose Bowl on Jan 1, 2013.
Wisconsin football coach Barry Alvarez arrives at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 2013, in Pasadena, Calif.
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Barry Alvarez speaks to the media at the annual Lawry's Beef Bowl at Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills, Calif., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. The dinner event is a longstanding tradition for teams participating in the Rose Bowl. M.P. King-State Journal (Published on 12/29/12) This is Barry Alvarez’s sixth Rose Bowl as UW coach or athletic director, but the players know it’s not an experience that should be taken for granted.
Wisconsin Badgers running back James White and coach Barry Alvarez, left, acknowledge fans and parents as they depart the Rose Bowl stadium following a team picture Dec. 21, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif.
Wisconsin football coach Barry Alvarez visits with team supporters following a press conference Dec. 20, 2012, at The L.A. Hotel Downtown in Los Angeles.
Wisconsin football coach Bret Bielema and athletic director Barry Alvarez have a chat on the sideline during a team practice on Dec. 28, 2011, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez sits on the sidelines of a football team practice on Dec. 28. 2011, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
Wisconsin Badgers football coach Barry Alvarez shakes hands with Kirk Herbstreit during pregame warmups at the 2013 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Wisconsin Badgers coach Barry Alvarez supervises warmups at the 2013 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Stanford coach David Shaw and Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez meet at midfield after Stanford beat Wisconsin in the 2013 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
With Barry Alvarez, right, and his wife Cindy Alvarez, left, Wisconsin Badgers head Bret Bielema, center, celebrates the Badgers win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the 2012 Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez walks the home sideline before Wisconsin played UNLV on Sept. 1, 2011, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
Wisconsin Badgers interim head coach Barry Alvarez chats with former Badger J.J. Watt on the sideline before the Outback Bowl against the Auburn Tigers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. M.P. KING -- State Journal
Auburn football coach Gus Malzahn and Wisconsin interim coach Barry Alvarez meet at midfield before the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, 2015, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
Led by interim head coach Barry Alvarez, the Wisconsin Badgers take the field before the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, 2015, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
Wisconsin Badgers interim coach Barry Alvarez reacts to a call late in the second half of the Outback Bowl against the Auburn Tigers on Jan. 1, 2015, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
Wisconsin Badgers players lift interim head coach Barry Alvarez onto their shoulders while celebrating their win over the Auburn Tigers in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, 2015, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Marcus Trotter (59) and interim head coach Barry Alvarez embrace after their win over the Auburn Tigers in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, 2015, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
Badgers interim head coach Barry Alvarez walks off the field after his team's win over Auburn in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, 2015, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez, right, laughs as Paul Chryst, newly announced head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football team responds to a reporter's question during a press conference at the Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014. M.P. KING -- State Journal
Paul Chryst, newly announced head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football team, speaks as athletic director Barry Alvarez, background, listens during a press conference on Dec. 17, 2014, at the Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion in Madison.
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball coach Bo Ryan hugs Barry Alvarez after defeating the Arizona Wildcats to advance to the NCAA Tournament Final Four on March 20, 2014, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, March 29, 2014.
Wisconsin Badgers football coach Gary Andersen hugs athletic director Barry Alvarez as offensive lineman Rob Havenstein takes the Big Ten West Division Trophy during a post-game ceremony after the team's win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Nov. 29, 2014, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.
Before his introductory news conference, Barry Alvarez, right, had his first meeting with UW-Madison Chancellor Donna Shalala. At left is athletic director Pat Richter.
UW athletic director Pat Richter, left, and coach Barry Alvarez celebrate what just four years earlier seemed impossible.
Badgers coach Barry Alvarez, left, chats with actor Henry Winkler during a practice in December 1999 in Los Angeles. Winkler, whose daughter attends UW, watched the practice and wished the team luck.
For the second straight year, Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez and tailback Ron Dayne celebrated in January 2000 a Rose Bowl victory and a Most Valuable Player award for Dayne.
Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez, left, and coach Mike Eaves celebrate an NCAA Frozen Four championship win over Boston College in April 2006 in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Adam Burish, left, and athletic director Barry Alvarez, celebrate a win in NCAA Frozen Four championship game Saturday in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin women's basketball coach Lisa Stone and football coach Barry Alvarez visit on the sidelines near the start of the Crazylegs Classic on April 26, 2003.
(PUBLISHED CAPTION) University of Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez, left, hugs wide receiver Lee DeRamus as the Badgers leave Memorial Stadium with a 35-10 victory over Illinois and a clear path to the Rose Bowl. The victory, which puts the Badgers one win away from Pasadena, was UW's first at Illinois since 1970.
Wisconsin football coach Barry Alvarez (back row, middle), his staff and players have their photo taken in 1992.
University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez takes in the Legends of Wisconsin golf event from a golf cart in 2007 at University Ridge Golf Course.
The Wisconsin Badgers battled UNLV for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen on March 18, 2007, at the United Center in Chicago, Il. There wasn't much for UW athletic director Barry Alvarez and Badgers fans to cheer about in the final minutes of the game.
Wisconsin's Courtney Thomas, left, Lauren Carlini, center, and Haleigh Nelson celebrate the team's Big Ten Women's Volleyball Championship after receiving the trophy from University of Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez following their 3-0 win over Purdue on Nov. 28, 2014, at the UW Fieldhouse in Madison.
Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez watches near the finish line of the women's race of the Adidas Invitational at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course on Oct. 12, 2012 at University Ridge in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez speaks to the UW-Whitewater football team after practice at the McClain Facility Wednesday. Alvarez gave a pep talk to the UW-Whitewater football team before the Warhawks played Mount Union (Ohio) in the 2015 NCAA Division III title game in Salem, Va.
Head coach Mark Johnson (left) is congratulated by Wisconsin athletic director, Barry Alvarez, and chancellor, Biddy Martin, at the event to celebrate the UW women's hockey team's NCAA championship on March 21, 2011, at the Nicholas Johnson Pavilion in Madison.
Patty Kazmaier Award winner Meghan Duggan stands with Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez at the event to celebrate the UW women's hockey team's NCAA championship on March 21, 2011, at the Nicholas Johnson Pavilion in Madison.
