EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 42 MIN
Badgers in Trouble? McIntosh Leaves as Football Struggles Continue
from Jen, Gabe & Chewy
Big changes are happening at Wisconsin — and they might signal something much bigger. In this episode of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, the crew reacts to the news that Chris McIntosh is leaving Wisconsin to become Big Ten Deputy Commissioner, and what that means for the future of Badgers athletics. 🚨 The Big Question Was this a promotion… or an exit before things got worse? The conversation centers on: Whether McIntosh was ahead of a potential firing If Wisconsin football’s struggles played a role And whether this move is actually a reset for the program 🧠 The NIL Problem The biggest issue raised: 👉 Wisconsin may have fallen behind in the NIL era Lack of aggressive fundraising Reliance on old models that no longer work Failure to adapt quickly when NIL changed college sports And that has led to: Recruiting challenges Program stagnation Growing frustration among fans 🏈 Football Drives Everything The discussion makes it clear: Football is the lifeblood of the athletic department Attendance and interest are slipping More money is being pushed into football to fix it But if that doesn’t work: 👉 Bigger changes could still be coming 🔄 Leadership Shakeup With multiple transitions happening: Chancellor leaving Interim leadership in place Athletic director search underway This isn’t just one change — it’s a full reset moment 💬 The Debate Should McIntosh be blamed for where things are? Was Barry Alvarez’s decision to hire him a mistake? Or was the job simply harder than expected in the NIL era?
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Big changes are happening at Wisconsin — and they might signal something much bigger. In this episode of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, the crew reacts to the news that Chris McIntosh is leaving Wisconsin to become Big Ten Deputy Commissioner, and what that means for the future of Badgers athletics. 🚨 The Big Question Was this a promotion… or an exit before things got worse? The conversation centers on: Whether McIntosh was ahead of a potential firing If Wisconsin football’s struggles played a role And whether this move is actually a reset for the program 🧠 The NIL Problem The biggest issue raised: 👉 Wisconsin may have fallen behind in the NIL era Lack of aggressive fundraising Reliance on old models that no longer work Failure to adapt quickly when NIL changed college sports And that has led to: Recruiting challenges Program stagnation Growing frustration among fans 🏈 Football Drives Everything The discussion makes it clear: Football is the lifeblood of the athletic department Attendance and interest are slipping More money is being pushed into football to fix it But if that doesn’t work: 👉 Bigger changes could still be coming 🔄 Leadership Shakeup With multiple transitions happening: Chancellor leaving Interim leadership in place Athletic director search underway This isn’t just one change — it’s a full reset moment 💬 The Debate Should McIntosh be blamed for where things are? Was Barry Alvarez’s decision to hire him a mistake? Or was the job simply harder than expected in the NIL era?
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