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Chris McIntosh, Luke Fickell comment on Jim Leonhard leaving Wisconsin

Colten Bartholomew | Wisconsin State Journal
Dec 7, 2022
Dec 7, 2022 Updated Feb 15, 2023

CHRIS DOYLE

Luke Fickell and UW athletic director Chris McIntosh lay out their plan for Wisconsin football as Fickell's introduced as the Badgers' new head coach on Nov. 28, 2022, in Madison.

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Jim Leonhard made public on Tuesday night the news that the Guaranteed Rate Bowl later this month will end his run as a University of Wisconsin football coach.

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Current and former Wisconsin football players react to Jim Leonhard decision

Badgers legend JJ Watt

Forever a legend.

🙏🏼
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 7, 2022

UW linebacker Nick Herbig

THE GREATEST BADGER OF ALL TIME!!!! ON AND OFF THE FIELD💯💯💯 https://t.co/xUEs8fwqji
— Nick Herbig (@nickherbig_) December 7, 2022

Collin Wilder on Leonhard

I wouldn’t be the player or man I am without this man. Gratitude to him isn’t the word! Too much to say. THE GREATEST. https://t.co/odVfiEGYb4
— Collin Wilder (@WilderCollin) December 7, 2022

Former UW RB Jonathan Taylor

😞. Still my guy ! It's been a pleasure . https://t.co/rBeTmTCgl7
— Justin "JT" Taylor. (@__justintaylor) December 7, 2022

Current UW standout RB Braelon Allen

One of the best to ever do it ❤️ https://t.co/b9n29jDo8F
— Braelon Allen (@BraelonAllen) December 7, 2022

Former UW lineman Jake Wood

Thank you for everything, Jimmy! You deserve a great role in a great program. I wish it had been ours. https://t.co/EvxTaLQAdV
— Jake Wood (@JakeWoodTR) December 7, 2022

Current UW safety Hunter Wohler

Been a fun ride being w you coach. Gonna miss you but we got a fun few weeks left https://t.co/Apo7SKqwET
— Hunter Wohler (@HunterWohler) December 7, 2022

Current UW QB Myles Burkett

Jimmy Cooks 4L🤞🏽 https://t.co/uOOu6kR8yN
— Myles Burkett (@myles_burkett) December 7, 2022

Current UW D-lineman Curtis Neal

😞😣
— Curtis Neal (@CurtisNeal97) December 7, 2022

Former Badgers D-lineman Matt Henningsen

One of the brightest and greatest men in the game, and an inspiration to all underdogs out there. I wouldn’t be where I am without Coach Leonhard. Thank you 🐐 https://t.co/2tmFP0bWNV
— Matt Henningsen (@matthenningsen) December 7, 2022

Current UW safety Austin Brown

Forever will be grateful to have called you my coach! All luv🖤#OnWisconsin
— Austin Brown (@austintyler_25) December 7, 2022

Voice of the Badgers Matt Lepay

One of the greatest to ever do it here. https://t.co/WCjv1e9xaf
— Matt Lepay (@MattLepay) December 7, 2022

Current UW DB Justin Clark

Said it many times but I learned so much from this guy in such a short period of time. Really helped me expand my knowledge of the game. He’s that dude ! https://t.co/qLV7e72zM8
— Justin Clark (@jclark_24_) December 7, 2022

Current Badgers DE James Thompson Jr.

All love man ❤️❤️❤️
— James Thompson (@james_jr56) December 7, 2022

Former UW safety Scott Nelson

Best in the business! Blessed to be able to learn from you and play for you throughout college. The 🐐 without question! https://t.co/MUtmuoUg1l
— Scott Nelson (@_scottnelson) December 7, 2022

Current UW linebacker Jake Chaney

The greatest ❤️💯 https://t.co/qnvsmlxxZH
— Jake Chaney (@JakeChaney9) December 7, 2022

Badgers legend JJ Watt

Forever a legend.

🙏🏼
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 7, 2022

UW linebacker Nick Herbig

THE GREATEST BADGER OF ALL TIME!!!! ON AND OFF THE FIELD💯💯💯 https://t.co/xUEs8fwqji
— Nick Herbig (@nickherbig_) December 7, 2022

Collin Wilder on Leonhard

I wouldn’t be the player or man I am without this man. Gratitude to him isn’t the word! Too much to say. THE GREATEST. https://t.co/odVfiEGYb4
— Collin Wilder (@WilderCollin) December 7, 2022

Badgers recruit Justin Taylor

😞. Still my guy ! It's been a pleasure . https://t.co/rBeTmTCgl7
— Justin "JT" Taylor. (@__justintaylor) December 7, 2022

Current UW standout RB Braelon Allen

One of the best to ever do it ❤️ https://t.co/b9n29jDo8F
— Braelon Allen (@BraelonAllen) December 7, 2022

Former UW lineman Jake Wood

Thank you for everything, Jimmy! You deserve a great role in a great program. I wish it had been ours. https://t.co/EvxTaLQAdV
— Jake Wood (@JakeWoodTR) December 7, 2022

Current UW safety Hunter Wohler

Been a fun ride being w you coach. Gonna miss you but we got a fun few weeks left https://t.co/Apo7SKqwET
— Hunter Wohler (@HunterWohler) December 7, 2022

Current UW DB Justin Clark

Said it many times but I learned so much from this guy in such a short period of time. Really helped me expand my knowledge of the game. He’s that dude ! https://t.co/qLV7e72zM8
— Justin Clark (@jclark_24_) December 7, 2022

Current UW QB Myles Burkett

Jimmy Cooks 4L🤞🏽 https://t.co/uOOu6kR8yN
— Myles Burkett (@myles_burkett) December 7, 2022

Current UW D-lineman Curtis Neal

😞😣
— Curtis Neal (@CurtisNeal97) December 7, 2022

Former Badgers D-lineman Matt Henningsen

One of the brightest and greatest men in the game, and an inspiration to all underdogs out there. I wouldn’t be where I am without Coach Leonhard. Thank you 🐐 https://t.co/2tmFP0bWNV
— Matt Henningsen (@matthenningsen) December 7, 2022

Current UW safety Austin Brown

Forever will be grateful to have called you my coach! All luv🖤#OnWisconsin
— Austin Brown (@austintyler_25) December 7, 2022

Voice of the Badgers Matt Lepay

One of the greatest to ever do it here. https://t.co/WCjv1e9xaf
— Matt Lepay (@MattLepay) December 7, 2022

Current Badgers DE James Thompson Jr.

All love man ❤️❤️❤️
— James Thompson (@james_jr56) December 7, 2022

Former UW safety Scott Nelson

Best in the business! Blessed to be able to learn from you and play for you throughout college. The 🐐 without question! https://t.co/MUtmuoUg1l
— Scott Nelson (@_scottnelson) December 7, 2022

Current UW linebacker Jake Chaney

The greatest ❤️💯 https://t.co/qnvsmlxxZH
— Jake Chaney (@JakeChaney9) December 7, 2022

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