Darryl Sims named W Club director at Wisconsin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

On September 24, Wisconsin announced Darryl Sims as the new director of the W Club, returning to lead the organization's alumni engagement efforts. Sims previously managed the UW-Oshkosh athletic department since 2010 and has a history as a two-time all-Big Ten defensive end at Wisconsin in the 1980s. He takes over the role from Chris Solinsky, who transitioned to Wisconsin's director of track and field and cross country after a five-month tenure. Abby Gildernick will serve as interim athletic director at UW-Oshkosh while a national search is conducted for Sims' replacement.
- •Darryl Sims returns to Wisconsin from UW-Oshkosh.
- •Sims was an all-Big Ten defensive end in the 1980s.
- •He replaces Chris Solinsky, who moved to track and field.
- •Abby Gildernick is the interim athletic director at UW-Oshkosh.
- •Sims was a first-round NFL draft pick by the Steelers.
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin tabs former Badger standout, UW-Oshkosh leader to head W Club
"Former Wisconsin football standout Darryl Sims will lead the W Club after heading the UW-Oshkosh athletic department since 2010.
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