Badgers fans weigh in on new Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh
After the University of Wisconsin announced Chris McIntosh as Barry Alvarez's successor as athletic director, we asked Badgers fans what they thought of the move.
Here's what fans were saying on social media about the 44-year-old former Badgers offensive lineman:Â
Ryan Kuehn
Wisconsin is a unique place and I think having someone who is a member of the family, provides needed stability in an unstable time in sports where loyalty is rare
— Ryan Kuehn (@ryankuehn) June 2, 2021
Nathan Lewandowski
He was always going to be the next man up. He needs to have the athletic department spend money on facilities and assistants.
— Nathan Lewandowski (@Lewie_15) June 2, 2021
Kari Stokosa
I’d love to know his thoughts on philanthropy :)
— Kari Stokosa (@akakas) June 2, 2021
Marcus Novy
— marcus novy (@marcusnovy) June 2, 2021
Craig Smith
It has the potential to bring incredible stability to the department -- Chryst, Gard and Mac could be there together for the next 10-15 years if everything goes right.
— Craig Smith (@smithcp1) June 2, 2021
Jack Pine
Introductory presser was a solid start. Honestly, make good hires, keep boosters involved, maintain on keeping the football and basketball programs in the spotlight, and the rest will fall in line from a revenue standpoint.
— Jack Pine Express (@kwzanella) June 2, 2021
Joseph Britt
Pretty clear this was what Alvarez wanted. He's always had a pretty good batting average, so there's little reason to doubt the wisdom of this hire.
— Joseph Britt (@Zathras3) June 2, 2021
CJ Robinson
Football reigns supreme at UW... he’s Long been Barry’s guy.
— CJ Robinson (@CJtheDJandMC) June 2, 2021
Corey Otis
— Corey Otis (@CoreyWOtis) June 2, 2021
Derek Stark
— Derek Stark (@DoctorStark) June 2, 2021
Edward Niedfeldt
Seems prudent
— Edward Niedfeldt (@ENiedfeldt) June 2, 2021
Casey Grimme
Home grown
— Casey Grimme (@Grimme_McNabb) June 2, 2021
Thomas A. Miller
Time will tell. Really like Mac, but Sean Frazier intrigued me.
— Thömas A. Miller (@UWBone24) June 3, 2021
Justin Allen
— Justin Allen (@jag18203) June 3, 2021
Fred Ehle
Awesome
— Fred Ehle (@FredEhle) June 2, 2021
Brian Mannebach
— Brian Mannebach (@BrianManny) June 2, 2021
Josh S.
Predictable
— Josh S (@yoshii8) June 3, 2021
Mark Masterson
Smacks of a closed shop deal. I think the application process and interviews were a sham. Maybe he wants to bring back baseball
— Mark Masterson (@Mark96104669) June 2, 2021
So what happens now? Let’s take a look at what these moves mean for the Badgers.
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