Wisconsin seeks candidates for athletic director position this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers are in search of a new athletic director this summer, making the interim position of Marcus Sedberry a potential long-term role. Several candidates are under consideration, including Michael Finley, Sean Frazier, Shawn Eichorst, and even retired NFL player J.J. Watt. The hiring decision comes as the football program faces challenges, while other sports like volleyball and hockey are performing well. The next AD will need a clear strategy to address these issues and foster program growth.
- •Marcus Sedberry is currently the interim athletic director.
- •Wisconsin has a range of candidates with different backgrounds.
- •The football program is experiencing downward trends.
- •Women's sports are showing signs of recovery.
- •J.J. Watt's candidacy is seen as unconventional but noteworthy.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Two athletic director candidates Wisconsin must move on from
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Five potential candidates to be Wisconsin's next AD
"Entering late June, the Wisconsin Badgers should be narrowing things down to their top athletic director candidates.
"The Wisconsin Badgers have made it clear they want to find a new athletic director this summer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 11:00 AMTwo athletic director candidates Wisconsin must move on from
Entering late June, the Wisconsin Badgers should be narrowing things down to their top athletic director candidates.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 11:00 AMFive potential candidates to be Wisconsin's next AD
The Wisconsin Badgers have made it clear they want to find a new athletic director this summer.
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