'It's not easy losing a friend': Luke Fickell on AD Chris McIntosh's departure Colten Bartholomew Apr 14, 2026 Apr 14, 2026 Updated 4 hrs ago × Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Relieved was the only way to describe Luke Fickell’s face late in his news conference Nov. 8.kAm%96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (:D4@?D:? 7@@E32== 4@249 7:?2==J 4@F=5 6I92=6 2 3:E D9@CE=J 27E6C k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^DA@CED^7@@E32==^b\E9:?8D\E92E\DE@@5\@FE\:?\H:D4@?D:?\7@@E32==D\FAD6E\@7\?@\ac\H2D9:?8E@?^2CE:4=60feea65_5\2dh6\cfcb\3f2`\e_2`_cga_5bc]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm9:D E62> AF==65 @77 2? FAD6E H:? 282:?DE (2D9:?8E@?k^2m 2E r2>A #2?52== $E25:F>] u:4<6== DA6?E 2 =:EE=6 >@C6 E92? 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FD @? 2 52:=J 32D:D]”k^Am Geneva Sports Notable moments during Chris McIntosh's tenure as Wisconsin athletic director BadgerExtra staff Locations Wisconsin Madison 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 Coverage of Chris McIntosh's resignation as Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh walked away as Wisconsin athletic director for a job at the Big Ten Conference. Here is a collection of our coverage. Luke Fickell on "losing a friend" after former AD Chris McIntosh left Wisconsin 4 Badgers football-specific takeaways from AD Chris McIntosh leaving Wisconsin Chris McIntosh's life was framed by Wisconsin football. That program will be affected significantly by his departure as AD. Here's how. Wisconsin football mourns loss of 'the guy that could keep everybody together' Barry Alvarez, Bret Bielema and Paul Chryst weigh on on the death of longtime wide receivers coach Henry Mason, who died Friday of pancreatic cancer. 4 observations from Wisconsin football's 7th spring practice Several factors contributed to some unique challenges in Saturday's training session. Here's what stood out. 4 observations from Wisconsin football's 6th spring practice Thursday's practice saw the offense continue its trend of offensive struggles early and the unit turning things around. 4 observations from Wisconsin football's 5th spring practice Tuesday's return from spring break saw a Badgers freshman have his best day yet, a returner shine and a different structure to the session. New Badgers QB getting more comfortable being at Wisconsin's center stage Colton Joseph is the fourth player in as many years to take on the mantle of the Badgers' offensive savior. Here's what he said about his new role. How youth sporting events ground Luke Fickell as he navigates the hot seat Luke Fickell wanted to isolate himself during a down season for the Badgers. His kids' sporting events got him out of his cocoon and 'became t… 3 takeways from Wisconsin football landing a 4-star running back from Green Bay Wisconsin football added to the best in-state recruiting class in recent years again Friday, securing the commitment of the top-ranked player … 'Come back and experience it': Badgers new alumni director makes pitch to former players Bradie Ewing wants to make Wisconsin football alumni, even the disgruntled ones, feel seen and heard. Here's a look into the approach he plans… 3 takeaways from Wisconsin football adding 3-star O-line brothers to in-state recruiting haul Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class is heavy with in-state talent, as the Badgers now have seven of the top 10 recruits from Wisconsin committed. Former Wisconsin football tight end dies at 24 Ohio native Jack Pugh was a "positive light" during his three seasons on the Badgers' roster. He has died at 24. 4 observations from Wisconsin football's 8th spring practice It wasn't the prettiest of days for the Badgers offense at Camp Randall Stadium. Here's what stood out from the practice. Wisconsin's longtime track and field, cross country coach retiring at end of season Mick Byrne continued a legacy of success with Badgers cross country and track and field teams. He's retiring after 18 seasons at Wisconsin.
Geneva Sports Notable moments during Chris McIntosh's tenure as Wisconsin athletic director BadgerExtra staff
Coverage of Chris McIntosh's resignation as Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh walked away as Wisconsin athletic director for a job at the Big Ten Conference. Here is a collection of our coverage.
4 Badgers football-specific takeaways from AD Chris McIntosh leaving Wisconsin Chris McIntosh's life was framed by Wisconsin football. That program will be affected significantly by his departure as AD. Here's how.
Wisconsin football mourns loss of 'the guy that could keep everybody together' Barry Alvarez, Bret Bielema and Paul Chryst weigh on on the death of longtime wide receivers coach Henry Mason, who died Friday of pancreatic cancer.
4 observations from Wisconsin football's 7th spring practice Several factors contributed to some unique challenges in Saturday's training session. Here's what stood out.
4 observations from Wisconsin football's 6th spring practice Thursday's practice saw the offense continue its trend of offensive struggles early and the unit turning things around.
4 observations from Wisconsin football's 5th spring practice Tuesday's return from spring break saw a Badgers freshman have his best day yet, a returner shine and a different structure to the session.
New Badgers QB getting more comfortable being at Wisconsin's center stage Colton Joseph is the fourth player in as many years to take on the mantle of the Badgers' offensive savior. Here's what he said about his new role.
How youth sporting events ground Luke Fickell as he navigates the hot seat Luke Fickell wanted to isolate himself during a down season for the Badgers. His kids' sporting events got him out of his cocoon and 'became t…
3 takeways from Wisconsin football landing a 4-star running back from Green Bay Wisconsin football added to the best in-state recruiting class in recent years again Friday, securing the commitment of the top-ranked player …
'Come back and experience it': Badgers new alumni director makes pitch to former players Bradie Ewing wants to make Wisconsin football alumni, even the disgruntled ones, feel seen and heard. Here's a look into the approach he plans…
3 takeaways from Wisconsin football adding 3-star O-line brothers to in-state recruiting haul Wisconsin's 2027 recruiting class is heavy with in-state talent, as the Badgers now have seven of the top 10 recruits from Wisconsin committed.
Former Wisconsin football tight end dies at 24 Ohio native Jack Pugh was a "positive light" during his three seasons on the Badgers' roster. He has died at 24.
4 observations from Wisconsin football's 8th spring practice It wasn't the prettiest of days for the Badgers offense at Camp Randall Stadium. Here's what stood out from the practice.
Wisconsin's longtime track and field, cross country coach retiring at end of season Mick Byrne continued a legacy of success with Badgers cross country and track and field teams. He's retiring after 18 seasons at Wisconsin.