Chris McIntosh shocks Wisconsin fans with his sudden departure, plus heartbreak in NCAA final for men's hockey (04.13.2026)

Didn't see that coming! University of Wisconsin athletics director Chris McIntosh has resigned from his post, effective immediately, and is taking a job with the Big Ten Conference. That leaves the program in an interesting limbo. Journal Sentinel reporter Mark Stewart joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the surprising nature of his departure, what it means for the much-maligned football program and more. They also discuss Stewart's trip to see the Wisconsin men's hockey team in the Frozen Four, where the Badgers narrowly missed a national championship with a 2-1 loss to Denver in the final.

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This episode is 36:54 long.

This episode was published on Apr 13, 2026.

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